Mahidra TUV 300 Owner's Manual page 158

STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
features of conventional manual transmission, but clutch operation
and gear shifting are controlled hydraulically.
The cluster displays the current gear position both in Auto/Manual
modes. In auto mode, the gears are displayed as A1, A2, A3, A4 &
A5. In Manual/Mountain mode, the gears are displayed as 1, 2, 3,
4 & 5. Neutral and reverse are displayed as "N" and "R"
respectively.
N Neutral Position
A Automated Mode
Manual/Mountain Mode
M
R Reverse Mode
Upshift (in Manual/Mountain mode)
+
—
Downshift (in Manual/Mountain mode)
11.7.1 Starting the Engine
Apply park brake firmly
1.
Press the brake pedal
2.
Ensure transmission is in N (check the cluster gear display)
3.
Do not press the accelerator
4.
Turn the key momentarily to the START position to crank the
5.
engine
Once the engine starts, release the key; it will return to the IGN
6.
position
11-8
Do not continue cranking after the engine has started.
This will lead to damage of the starter and other engine
components.
If the engine fails to start, attempt to restart by toggling the
7.
key.
If the engine fails to start even after repeated attempts as per
8.
the procedure given above, contact the nearest Authorized
Mahindra Dealer
• The engine can be started only when the brake pedal is
pressed and the gear shift lever is in "N" position.
• If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from
side to side and try again. The key can be removed only in
the position. When the key is removed, the steering
LOCK
column lock is activated and the steering wheel cannot be
turned.
• Never return the key to the
the key, when the vehicle is in motion. Removing the key
allows the steering wheel to lock. You will loose the control of
the vehicle and may cause serious accident. Remove the key
only when the vehicle is parked.
position or try to remove
LOCK
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