Mahindra XUV300 W4 User manual

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W4/W6/W8/W8(O)
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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 Authorised 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
www.mahindra.com

1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................ 1-1
Introduction.............................................................................1-1
Safety Symbols .......................................................................1-2
General Safety Information and Instructions .................. 1-2
To Owners of a Mahindra Vehicle...................................... 1-4
Audio/Infotainment Manual ..............................................1-6
2 GENERAL .......................................................................................... 2-1
Feature Matrix........................................................................2-1
Lubricants & Fuel Recommendation Chart - Petrol ...... 2-6
Lubricants & Fuel Recommendation Chart - Diesel ...... 2-7
Dimensions..............................................................................2-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)................................... 2-9
Engine Number .....................................................................2-9
Bulb Specification ............................................................... 2-10
Fuses & Relays.................................................................... 2-11
Changing a Flat Tyre .......................................................... 2-16
Jack Points........................................................................... 2-20
Technical Specifications.................................................... 2-25
3 OVERVIEW........................................................................................3-1
Front Overview........................................................................3-1
Rear Overview.........................................................................3-2
Instrument Panel Overview ................................................3-3
4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW.......................................... 4-1
Warning Lamps Overview....................................................4-2
Warning Lamps .....................................................................4-4
5 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS..............................................................5-1
Front Seats .............................................................................5-1
Head Restraint.......................................................................5-3
Passenger Seat......................................................................5-4
Rear Seat ...............................................................................5-5
Seat Belts ................................................................................ 5-9
Infant and Child Safety....................................................... 5-15
6 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ........................ 6-1
Airbags.....................................................................................6-1
Front Airbags..........................................................................6-3
Seat Side Airbag and Curtain Airbag (if equipped)......... 6-4
Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch ................................... 6-5
Airbag System Malfunction Lamp ..................................... 6-5
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Airbag Inflation/Deployment ..............................................6-6
Child Restraint and Airbag ..................................................6-8
Airbag Deployment ...............................................................6-9
Airbag Non-deployment........................................................6-9
Airbag Replacement .......................................................... 6-12
Self Removing SRS Related Parts .................................. 6-12
Airbag Disposal ................................................................... 6-12
Airbag Repair....................................................................... 6-12
Airbag Maintenance........................................................... 6-12
7 LOCKS AND KEYS ..........................................................................7-1
Doors........................................................................................ 7-2
Tailgate Safety Release Lever............................................. 7-4
Central Locking System........................................................7-5
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (if equipped)......... 7-7
Smart Key System/Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) (if
equipped) .............................................................................. 7-12
If Smart Key is Lost ............................................................ 7-22
Battery Replacement for Remote Key/Smart
Key.......................................................................................... 7-23
Theft Detent Warning System......................................... 7-24
Engine Immobiliser System .............................................. 7-24
8 FEATURES AND CONTROL...........................................................8-1
Quadruple Switch...................................................................8-1
Mirrors.....................................................................................8-4
Interior Rearview Mirror (IRVM) ........................................ 8-5
Storage Compartments.......................................................8-7
Sun Visor .............................................................................. 8-16
Horn....................................................................................... 8-17
Sunroof (if equipped).......................................................... 8-18
Interior Lamps..................................................................... 8-23
Microphone.......................................................................... 8-25
Power Outlet (12V) ............................................................ 8-25
AUX and USB Ports ........................................................... 8-27
Exterior Lamps.................................................................... 8-27
Windshield Wipers............................................................. 8-36
Engine Stop/Start System (ESS) .................................... 8-40
9 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FEATURES .......................................... 9-1
Tachometer ............................................................................9-2
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Speedometer..........................................................................9-2
Odometer.................................................................................9-3
Trip Meter ............................................................................... 9-3
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge................................. 9-3
Fuel Level Gauge .................................................................... 9-4
W8/W8(O) Instrument Cluster screen flow.................. 9-5
W4/W6 instrument cluster screen flow........................ 9-6
Clock Screens (if equipped) .................................................9-7
Outside Ambient Temperature (if equipped) ................... 9-7
Drive Information (if equipped)............................................ 9-8
Gear Recommendation ....................................................... 9-9
Fuel Computer........................................................................9-9
Digital Speedo Meter (if equipped) ................................. 9-10
Cluster Setting (if equipped)............................................. 9-11
Mood Lighting (if equipped) .............................................. 9-13
Vehicle Condition Related Warning (W8/W8 (O)
only)........................................................................................ 9-14
Tyre Direction Monitoring System (TDMS)................... 9-17
Steering Mode Control Alerts.......................................... 9-18
Smart Key Alerts ................................................................ 9-19
Steering Lock Alerts (for W8/W8 (O) only) ................ 9-19
Door Open Alerts................................................................ 9-20
Functional Safety Alert ...................................................... 9-21
Warning / Tell-tale Lamps in the Instrument
Cluster................................................................................... 9-22
Warning Lamps in the Instrument Cluster .................. 9-24
10 PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM........................................................ 10-1
Front/Rear Obstacle Detection System (if
equipped) .............................................................................. 10-1
Parking Assistance System (PAS) – RPAS & FPAS (If
equipped) .............................................................................. 10-2
PAS (RPAS & FPAS) Information on Instrument
Cluster Screen .................................................................... 10-3
Operation of PAS ................................................................ 10-4
Pay Attention ....................................................................... 10-5
Limitations of PAS .............................................................. 10-7
Reverse Parking Assistance System (RPAS) – Type 1
(if equipped).......................................................................... 10-8
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Reverse Parking Assistance System (RPAS) - Type-2
(if equipped)........................................................................10-10
11 REAR VIEW CAMERA (RVC) (if equipped).............................. 11-1
Feature Description ........................................................... 11-1
Screen View Selection....................................................... 11-8
Entry and Exit Conditions................................................... 11-8
Camera Maintenance........................................................ 11-9
System Limitations............................................................. 11-9
12 STEERING AND BRAKES............................................................ 12-1
Steering................................................................................. 12-1
Steering Mode Control Switch......................................... 12-3
Steering Controls - Audio (if equipped) .......................... 12-4
Brakes................................................................................... 12-5
Hazard Activation Upon Crash ........................................ 12-7
Vehicle Breakdown Warning ........................................... 12-7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)......................................... 12-7
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)(if
equipped) .............................................................................. 12-8
13 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(HVAC)............................................................................................ 13-1
HVAC Overview.................................................................... 13-2
Dual Zone Automatic Heater and A/C (if
equipped) .............................................................................. 13-4
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) ...........................13-12
Defogging/Defrosting .....................................................13-17
Replacing Air Conditioner Filter.....................................13-19
14 STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE ................................. 14-1
Safety Tips - Before Starting Your Vehicle.................... 14-1
Starting the Engine............................................................. 14-2
Stopping the Engine ........................................................... 14-3
Exhaust Gases..................................................................... 14-4
Driving Your Vehicle........................................................... 14-4
Tips for Better Fuel Economy........................................... 14-8
Ignition Switch (if equipped).............................................. 14-9
Pedals..................................................................................14-10
Transmission .....................................................................14-11
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (if equipped) .......14-14
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Engine Idling .......................................................................14-15
Cruise Control (if equipped)............................................14-16
Fuel.......................................................................................14-19
15 WHEELS AND TYRES ................................................................. 15-1
Tyre Information.................................................................. 15-1
Tyre Rating........................................................................... 15-1
Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard)............................................. 15-3
Tyre Pressure...................................................................... 15-3
Tyre Rotation Recommendations ................................... 15-6
Tiretronics (if equipped) .................................................... 15-8
16 EMERGENCIES.............................................................................. 16-1
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................................ 16-1
Vehicle Does Not Start - Checks..................................... 16-1
Vehicle Overheating............................................................ 16-2
Jumpstarting ....................................................................... 16-3
Limp Home Mode ............................................................... 16-7
Towing ................................................................................... 16-7
17 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 17-1
General Owner's Information ........................................... 17-1
Opening and Closing the Hood......................................... 17-4
Engine Compartment......................................................... 17-6
General Maintenance ........................................................ 17-8
In the Engine Compartment ............................................. 17-9
Maintenance - Inside the Vehicle ..................................17-13
Maintenance - Outside the Vehicle ...............................17-14
Battery.................................................................................17-14
Wiper Blades.....................................................................17-15
Appearance Care and Protection.................................17-16
Air-Conditioning System Maintenance.........................17-20
Vehicle Storage.................................................................17-20
Winter Care.......................................................................17-21
Bulb Replacements ..........................................................17-22
Projector Head Lamp (if equipped)...............................17-24
Service Reminder Alert (if equipped) ...........................17-24
Maintenance Schedule Chart (Petrol) .........................17-25
Maintenance Schedule Chart (Diesel) .........................17-28
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on purchasing MMaahhiinnddrraa XXUUVV330000. Your vehicle has
been designed to provide years of safe and dependable service, as
long as it is used and maintained in accordance with the
instructions provided in this manual.
All persons who will use and/or maintain this vehicle must read,
understand and follow all warnings and instructions provided in this
manual. This Owner's Manual should be considered an integral part
of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle. However, nothing
in this manual, and none of the safety devices installed in the
vehicle, are a substitute for careful operation and common sense.
Always make sure that your vehicle is in optimum working order,
and take note of the road and weather conditions under which you
are using your vehicle.
If you have any questions concerning the proper use or
maintenance of your vehicle, please call your Authorised Mahindra
Dealer. A list of dealers can be found in the Dealer Directory
Supplement.
Alternatively, you can contact Authorised Mahindra Dealer at:
• 1800-209-6006 (Toll free)
• [email protected]
We extend our best wishes for safe and pleasurable motoring.
Sincerely,
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD
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• For all issues concerning the vehicle and for any need of spare
parts, contact only the Authorised Mahindra Dealer network
• We recommend you always use genuine Mahindra spare parts
when performing repairs on the vehicle
• We suggest that you record the vehicle data in the WWaarrrraannttyy aanndd
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Carefully read, understand and follow the safety symbols/
instructions given in this manual.
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To emphasise information and procedures regarding safety, use,
maintenance, etc., the following symbols are used throughout the
manual:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or
property damage.
NOTICE indicates important information relevant to the vehicle,
the vehicle's use or to sections of this manual to which
particular attention must be paid for optimum use of the
vehicle.
If you see this symbol, it indicates “no,” “do not,” “do not do this,” or
“never”.
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Failure to follow the warnings and instructions provided in this
manual could result in failure of the vehicle, an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
1. Carefully read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions given in this manual. This manual is an essential
part of the product. Keep it in the vehicle’s glove box for future
reference.
2. Please note that throughout this manual, reference is made
that “an accident” could occur. An accident could cause you or
a bystander to sustain personal injury, or result in property
damage.
3. Never use a mobile phone or any device with headphone while
driving. This may take your focus off the road and lead to
accidents.
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