Mahindra THAR User manual

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Carefully read, understand and follow the instructions provided in this manual, and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you have any
doubt whatsoever regarding the use or care of your vehicle, please visit your Mahindra Dealer for assistance or advice.
This Owner's Manual should be considered as an integral part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle.

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MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD., GATEWAY BUILDING, APOLLO BUNDER, MUMBAI - 400 039
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We strongly urge that you read the information provided in pages referred hereunder which will help in road safety and prevent
inconvenience
1Warranty Coverage............................................................................................................................................... Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 14)
2 Roadside Assistance ............................................................................................................................................ Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 9)
3Schedule Service (Free/Paid)........................................................................................................................... Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 23)
4 Maintenance Schedule & Lubrication Chart...................................................................................... Refer WI&MG* (P.g. 24 & 28)
5Location Of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)...................................................................................... Refer (P.g. 2-23)
6 Location Of Fuse Box And Fuse Details........................................................................................................ Refer (P.g. 2-5)
7Changing A Flat Tyre............................................................................................................................................. Refer (P.g. 2-13)
8Understanding The Warning Lamps............................................................................................................. Refer (P.g. 4-5)
9Understanding The Airbag Function.............................................................................................................. Refer (P.g. 7-1)
10 Use Of Seat Belts And Child Restraint....................................................................................................... Refer (P.g. 6-6 & 6-12)
11 Co driver lift and slide seat....................................................................................................... Refer (P.g. 6-4)
12 Convertible Soft Top.............................................................................................................. Refer (P.g. 9-23)
13 If Your Vehicle Is Submerged........................................................................................................................... Refer (P.g. 14-22)
14 Driving Through Water....................................................................................................................................... Refer (P.g. 14-23)
15 OFF Road Driving Precautions....................................................................................................................................... Refer (P.g. 14-22)
16 Opening And Closing The Hood..................................................................................................... Refer (P.g. 17-4)
17 Location Of Battery And Its Maintenance.................................................................................................. Refer (P.g. 17-6 & 17-18)
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1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................ 1-1
Introduction.............................................................................1-1
Servicing and Summary Data.............................................1-2
Safety Symbols .......................................................................1-2
General Safety Information and Instructions .................. 1-3
To Owners of a Mahindra Vehicle...................................... 1-4
Audio/Infotainment Manual................................................1-7
2 GENERAL ..........................................................................................2-1
Feature Matrix........................................................................2-1
Dimensions..............................................................................2-4
Bulb Specification ..................................................................2-5
Fuses and Relays...................................................................2-5
Flat Tyre ................................................................................ 2-13
Jack Points........................................................................... 2-16
Technical Specifications.................................................... 2-20
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)................................ 2-23
Engine Number ................................................................... 2-23
3 VEHICLE OVERVIEW.......................................................................3-1
Front Overview........................................................................3-1
Rear Overview.........................................................................3-2
Instrument Panel Overview .................................................3-3
4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW.......................................... 4-1
Instrument Cluster................................................................4-1
Warning Lamps Overview – Diesel ................................... 4-2
Warning Lamps ....................................................................4-5
5 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - Applicable for Diesel............ 5-1
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) .......................................... 5-1
Selective Catalytic Reduction(SCR).................................... 5-1
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)............................................. 5-5
Alerts in Cluster .....................................................................5-7
Regen Alerts...........................................................................5-9
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale ............................................ 5-10
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale -Assames.......................... 5-12
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale -Bengali ............................. 5-14
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Gujarathi ........................... 5-16
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Hindi................................... 5-18
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Kannada............................ 5-20
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Malayalam........................ 5-22
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Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Marathi ............................. 5-24
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Oriya................................... 5-26
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Tamil .................................. 5-28
Instrument Cluster Tell-Tale-Telugu................................ 5-30
6 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS..............................................................6-1
Driver seat...............................................................................6-1
Head Restraint.......................................................................6-4
Co-Driver Lift & Slide seat (If equipped) ............................ 6-4
Seat Belts ................................................................................ 6-6
Fastening the Seat Belt........................................................ 6-9
Child Restraint System (CRS) Fitment using the seat
belt system........................................................................... 6-11
Child Restraint System (CRS) Installation Using ISOFIX
& Top Tether ....................................................................... 6-16
Warning for Child Restraint............................................. 6-20
Cautions for ISOFIX Seat usage....................................... 6-21
7 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ......................... 7-1
Airbags.....................................................................................7-1
Driver and Front Passenger Airbag .................................. 7-2
Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF Instruction .......................... 7-3
Airbag System Malfunction Lamp ..................................... 7-4
Airbag Inflation/Deployment .............................................. 7-5
Child Restraint and Airbag ..................................................7-7
Airbag Deployment ...............................................................7-8
Airbag Non-deployment........................................................7-9
Airbag Replacement .......................................................... 7-11
Self Removal SRS Related Parts..................................... 7-11
Airbag Disposal ................................................................... 7-11
Airbag Repair....................................................................... 7-12
Airbag Maintenance........................................................... 7-12
Airbag ECU Malfunction.................................................... 7-12
8 LOCKS AND KEYS ..........................................................................8-1
Doors........................................................................................8-2
Central Locking System........................................................8-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................................ 8-6
Engine Immobiliser System .............................................. 8-11
9 FEATURES AND CONTROL...........................................................9-1
Power Windows..................................................................... 9-1
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Rear Swing Gate ....................................................................9-2
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) .................................... 9-3
Interior Mirror ........................................................................9-4
Exterior Lamps.......................................................................9-4
Follow-Me Home (FMH) RKE............................................ 9-11
Follow-Me Home (FMH) Non RKE ................................... 9-11
Lead Me to Vehicle (LMV) (RKE) ..................................... 9-12
Interior Lamps..................................................................... 9-12
Power Outlet........................................................................ 9-13
AUX and USB Ports ........................................................... 9-15
Windshield Wipers............................................................. 9-15
Utility Holders ...................................................................... 9-18
Grip Handle and Coat Hook.............................................. 9-19
Horn....................................................................................... 9-20
Speakers & Tweeters........................................................ 9-21
Washable floor mats (If equipped) ................................. 9-21
Switch Bank (If equipped).................................................. 9-21
Voice Messaging System(VMS) (If equipped)............... 9-22
Roof Tops ............................................................................. 9-22
Convertible Soft Top Fold and Unfold ............................. 9-23
10 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FEATURES ....................................... 10-1
Instrument Cluster............................................................. 10-1
Gear information................................................................. 10-5
Outside Ambient Temperature (If equipped)................ 10-5
Instrument Cluster Control Switches ............................ 10-6
Instrument Cluster Screen flow (If equipped) .............. 10-7
Drive Information ................................................................ 10-8
Drive Summary..................................................................10-10
Fuel Computer...................................................................10-11
Digital Speedometer ........................................................10-12
Vehicle Information...........................................................10-13
Warning History................................................................10-14
Settings...............................................................................10-15
Warning / Tell-tale Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
– Diesel ..............................................................................10-22
Warning Lamps in the Instrument Cluster ................10-25
11 REVERSE PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (RPAS)....................... 11-1
RPAS Sensors ..................................................................... 11-1
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Driving and Operation........................................................ 11-2
RPAS Information on Instrument Cluster..................... 11-2
Operation of RPAS.............................................................. 11-3
Pay Attention ....................................................................... 11-4
Limitations of RPAS............................................................ 11-7
12 STEERING AND BRAKES............................................................ 12-1
Steering................................................................................. 12-1
Tilt Steering.......................................................................... 12-2
Steering Controls - Audio Control System (if
equipped) .............................................................................. 12-3
Brakes................................................................................... 12-4
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................ 12-6
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) (if
equipped) .............................................................................. 12-7
13 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(HVAC) (If equipped) .................................................................... 13-1
HVAC Overview.................................................................... 13-2
Center/Side Vents............................................................. 13-3
HVAC Controls (if equipped)............................................. 13-4
Defogging/De-misting and Defrosting .......................... 13-8
Manual – HVAC Controls (if equipped).......................... 13-9
HVAC Air Filter (Cabin Air Filter) ...................................13-13
Rapid Cabin Cooling..........................................................13-14
Rapid Cabin Heating.........................................................13-14
Defogging/De-misting and Defrosting ........................13-15
14 STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE ................................. 14-1
Safety Tips - Before Starting your Vehicle..................... 14-1
Ignition Switch...................................................................... 14-2
Pedals.................................................................................... 14-3
Starting the Engine............................................................. 14-3
Stopping the Engine ........................................................... 14-5
Manual Transmission ........................................................ 14-5
Automatic Transmission................................................... 14-8
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (if equipped) .......14-17
Traction Control System (TCS) (if equipped) .............14-19
Driving Your Vehicle.........................................................14-20
4WD System ....................................................................14-25
Hill Descent Control (HDC) (if equipped) .....................14-29
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Hill Hold Control (HHC) (if equipped).............................14-31
Cruise Control (if equipped)............................................14-31
Fuel-BS VI............................................................................14-34
Tips for Better Fuel Economy.........................................14-37
15 WHEELS AND TYRES ................................................................. 15-1
Tyre Information.................................................................. 15-1
Tyre Rating........................................................................... 15-1
Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard)............................................. 15-2
Tyre Pressure...................................................................... 15-3
Tyre Rotation Recommendations ................................... 15-6
Tiretronics (if equipped) .................................................... 15-8
16 EMERGENCIES.............................................................................. 16-1
Hazard Warning Lamp...................................................... 16-1
Vehicle Does not Start - Checks...................................... 16-1
Engine Overheating............................................................. 16-2
Jump Starting...................................................................... 16-3
Towing ................................................................................... 16-6
Limp Home Mode............................................................... 16-9
17 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 17-1
General Owners Information............................................ 17-1
Opening/Closing the Hood............................................... 17-4
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment -
Diesel..................................................................................... 17-6
General Maintenance ........................................................ 17-9
In the Engine Compartment ...........................................17-10
Maintenance - Inside the Vehicle ..................................17-18
Maintenance - Outside the Vehicle ...............................17-18
Battery.................................................................................17-19
Appearance Care and Protection.................................17-20
Air Conditioning System Maintenance.........................17-34
Vehicle Storage.................................................................17-34
Winter Care.......................................................................17-34
Bulb Replacement ............................................................17-36
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