Mahindra THAR 2009 User manual

ISSUED : SEPTEMBER 2009
Mahindra THAR
OWNER'S MANUAL

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Foreword
Thank you for buying a MAHINDRA vehicle. We trust
it meets your expectations & will provide you with years
of enjoyable motoring. This OWNER'S MANUAL has been
prepared for the reference of the Owner & it is hoped
that this will enable him to acquire working knowledge
of MAHINDRA THAR
Contents include vehicle specifications, driving notes &
maintenance schedule.
Owners are advised to get all the repairs & maintenance
work, done by our Authorised Dealers. They are also
advised to use genuine Mahindra Parts manufactured
to original specifications.
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that
this booklet is accurate / up to date. The procedures,
specifications, dimensions referred to are subject to
change in accordance with the Company's policy of
constant product improvements.
Please contact nearest Authorized Service Dealer,for
periodical vehicle maintenance & repairs.
MahindraTHAR

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Contents
Do's & Don'ts
Maintenance Procedure
zVehicle Maintenance when Out of Use
zEngine
zClutch
zSteering System
zTyres
zElectrical Equipments
Service Data
zRecommended lubricants
zBulb Specification
zMaintenance Schedule
Information to owner
zManufacturer's Warranty
zScope of Warranty
zEngine & Vehicle Specifications
Identification of Serial Numbers
zChassis
zEngine
zVehicle
Instrument Panel & Controls
Guidelines on Driving
zHints to Driver
zSafety First
zGear Changing
zDriving Techniques in 4-Wheel Drive
Guidelines on Emission
MahindraTHAR

MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD, INTERNATIONAL
OPERATIONS,MAHINDRA TOWRES, 2ND FLOOR,
AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR, WORLI,MUMBAI 400089, INDIA
warrants to retail purchaser of the Motor Vehicle
branded as ‘ MahindraTHAR ‘(hereinafter referred to
as ‘vehicle’) to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use as instructed in t he
Owner’s Manual & Service, under the warranty,
Company’s Authorised dealer will repair or replace any
part thereof, including all equipments or trade limited
to trade accessories (except those governed by
special warranty policy stipulated by respective
manufacturers, like tyres and batteries etc.)
originally supplied by us subject to all other terms
and conditions specified herein below found to be
defective in materials or workmanship in Company
/ Dealer opinion within 2 years or before such
vehicle has been driven 50,000 kms. from the date
of delivery of the Vehicle to the retail customer( the
Original Purchaser), whichever occurs earlier.
For the purpose of this warranty,the term ‘ Product ’means
and includes only new vehicles manufactured by the
company and / or sold by the Company’s Authorised
Dealers.
This warranty is limited to the delivery to the purchaser,
at the Authorised Dealer’s workshop or at any other place
at the discretion of the company,of the part orparts
whether new or repaired, in exchange for those
acknowledged by the Dealer to be defective and endorsed
by the company to that effect. The parts so repaired or
replaced shall also be warranteed for quality and
workmanship but such warranty shall be co-terminus with
this warranty.
Manufacturer’s Warranty
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This warranty shall not apply to and Company shall in no way
be liable for any vehicle which shall have been repaired outside
and Authorised Company’s Service Station or which has been
altered or modified or built upon in any way or which has
been subjected to misuse, negligence or accident.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other Warranties express or
implied, and no person, agent or representative of the
Company is authorised to give any other warranties on the
Company’s behalf or to assume for it any other liability in
connection, with the vehicle.
The Company’s responsibility is limited to the terms of this
Warranty and it shall not be answerable for personal injuries
or consequential or resulting liability, damage or loss arising
from any defects.
The Company’s Liability under this Warranty is dependent
upon the strict observance by the Purchaser, of the following
provisions :
a) The purchaser shall take Pre-Delivery Inspection,
b) All the paid services are mandatory to be carried out as
per the stipulated maintenance period Kilometers /
month in service till the full completion of the warranty
period at any of Mahindra authorised service outlets to
avail the warranty benefits.
c) Repairs or replacements will be performed by the
Authorised Dealer of the Company, subject to the
reporting of the vehicle to the nearest Authorised
Dealer’s workshop.
d) We further reserve the right, at anytime or times, without
notice, or revise, modify, discontinue or change any of
the models of our vehicles or any party thereof and
neither company nor the seller with incurr any liability
or obligations to the purchaser by reasons or any
revisions, modifications, discontinuation or changes.
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e) The Purchaser shall at all times in the operation of vehicle
use only those brands of lubricating oils, lubricants or
fuel, as recommended by the Company,
f) The judgement of the Company or its Auhtoirsed Dealers
in all cases of claims shall be final and conclusive and
the purchaser agrees to accept its decision on all
questions as to defects and to the exchange of part of
parts. The replaced parts shall be the property of the
Company.
g) Claims arising from this Warranty will be recognised only
if they are ascertained / confirmed by the Authorised Dealer
and notified to the Company without delay, after the defect
has been ascertained.
Warranty is applicable in case :
a) Repairs are required because of the following reasons.
i) The Vehicle is not operated / used as per the
recommendation in the Owner’s Manual or;
ii) The Vehicle is subjected to accidents, or theft or fire;
iii) The Vehicle is subjected to abnormal use such as racing,
rallying or participation in any other sports competitions.
iv) Any modification are carried out.
b) Appearance Items :
Any slight imperfections in paint, chrome and trim and
other decorative parts, deterioration of exterior item,
trim and other decorative part due to normal exposure
or use is not covered under the terms of Warranty.
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c) Door and windshield glass breakage and fused bulbs
are not covered under Warranty.
d) Normal Maintenance Service Replacement Items :
Filters, Brake or clutch innings, wiper blades, Belts,
Cables, Spring Bushings, U-Joints Cross, Water Pump
Kits, Tie Rod Ends, Bell-crank Kit, Hoses, Kits and Bulbs,
Spark plugs, Condenser. Please note that this list is
neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the decision of
the Company shall be final in this regard.
e) Property Items :
The following are propriety items and warranty is
provided by the respective Manufacturers under their
warranty terms. Any complaint on the following items,
are to be referred to the respective manufacturers of
these items / or their authorised local agents for
warranty claim / repairs / replacements. In case of
difficulty Company’s dealer will assist purchaser to
conclude the complaint satisfactorily. Their decision
will be final on warranty.
1. Tyres
2. Fuel Injection Pump
3. Battery
f) Company makes on Warranty nor assume any liability in
respect of any defect in metal or other material in any part,
device of trade accessories which would not have been
discovered by ordinary factory inspection.
g) Repairs required due to following reasons :
i) Due to unauthorised modifications of the vehicle which in
any way affects the stability or reliability of the components
of the basic vehicle.
ii) Continued usage in spite of awareness of defects of the
components of the basic vehicle.
iii) Excess / heavy load beyond the carrying capacity of
the vehicle affecting the basic structure of the Vehicle.
Manufacturer’s Warranty
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NEF CRDE 2.49L ENGINE
Engine Specification
Cylinder block - Cast Iron
Cylinder Liner - Wet replaceable
Crank Shaft - Forged Steel, 5 Bearing journal
Connecting rods - Forged Steel
Main bearings - Aluminium tin Si
Pistons - Aluminium
Cylinder Head - Cast Iron
Cam shaft - Chilled casting, 3 Bearing
Turbo Charger - Model K03-2070, Make: TEL
Valves - Overhead, Rocker Arm operated
Timing - Electronic control
Lubrication - Pressure lubrication
Cooling - By water
Bore - 94 mm
Stroke - 90 mm
Cubic capacity ( cc ) - 2498
Compression ratio - 17.8:1
Operating cylcle - 4 stroke ( order 1-3-4-2 )
Cylinders - In line arrangement
Max Power - 79KW± 2 @ 3800 RPM
Max Torque - 247Nm ± 4 @ 1800-2200 RPM
Weight of the engine - 287 ±2 Kg with flywheel
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Dimensions :
Vehicle Specification Bolero THAR
Dimensions mm
Wheel base (WB) 2426
Overall length (OL) 3920
Overall Height (OH) 1928
Tread - Front (T) 1445
Tread - Rear (R) 1336
Ground Clearance (G) 200
Overhang Front (OF) 580
Overhang Rear (OR) 930
Approach Angle (AA) 460
Departure Angle (DA) 300
Overall Width (OW) 1765
Note : Specification subject to change without prior notice.
DRIVE LINE
ITEM
Transmission NGT 530R,V4 GEAR RATIO
1st 3.78 : 1
2nd 2.09 : 1
3rd 1.38 : 1
4th 1.00 : 1
5th 0.79 : 1
Reverse 3.52 : 1
Transfer Gear ratio : High 1 : 1
Low 2.48 : 1
Axle ratio 4.30 : 1
WEIGHTS :
Kerb weight ( Kg ) 1750
GVW ( Kg ) 2200
Front Axle Capacity ( Kg ) 1100
Rear Axle capacity ( Kg ) 1700
Seating Capacity ( Nos ) 1+1
(Including driver)
Towing Capacity( Kg ) 750

Model Features Table
DESCRIPTION MAHINDRABOLERO THAR
ENGINE NEF CRDe 2.49 Litres
TRANSMISSION NGT 530R
AXLE RATIO 4.3 : 1
STEERING POWER STEERING
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HEATER
TRANSFER CASE FOR 4WD MANUAL SHIFT ( STANDARD )
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