Mahindra XUV500 2012 User manual

Owner's Manual
NOTE: 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.
ISSUE DATE: June 2012

MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD.
Mahindra Towers, G.M. Bhosale Marg,
Worli, Mumbai - 400 018, India

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................17
Preliminary Servicing and Summary Data .......................................................17
Safety Symbols .......................................................................................18
General Safety Information and Instructions ...................................................19
Vision ..................................................................................................20
Visibility ..............................................................................................21
To Owners of a Mahindra Vehicle .................................................................22
Perchlorate Material ................................................................................23
Running-in ............................................................................................23
Protection from Electronics .......................................................................24
Mahindra Genuine Parts ............................................................................24
Mahindra Genuine Accessories ....................................................................24
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): ............................................................25
Engine Number ......................................................................................26
Vehicle Safety .......................................................................................26
2. VEHICLE OVERVIEW ...........................................................................29
Front Overview ......................................................................................29
Rear Overview .......................................................................................30
Instrument Panel Overview ........................................................................31

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3. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW ..........................................................35
Instrument Cluster .................................................................................35
Warning Lamps Overview ..........................................................................36
Infotainment Overview ............................................................................. 44
4. SEATS AND SEAT BELTS ......................................................................47
Front Passenger Seat ...............................................................................47
Driver Seat ...........................................................................................47
Head Restraint .......................................................................................50
Second Row Seats ...................................................................................51
Third Row Seats .....................................................................................54
Seat Belts .............................................................................................55
Seat Belt Height Adjuster ..........................................................................61
Child Restraint System .............................................................................62
5. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ......................................71
Airbags ................................................................................................71
Airbag Deployment and Non-Deployment .......................................................82
6. LOCKS AND KEYS ..............................................................................89
Central Locking System ............................................................................92
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..............................................................94

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Engine Immobilizer System .......................................................................101
7. FEATURES AND CONTROL ..................................................................105
Quadruple Switch ..................................................................................105
Mirrors ...............................................................................................108
Sun Visor .............................................................................................111
Utility Holders ......................................................................................112
Horn ..................................................................................................121
Interior Lamps ......................................................................................121
Power Outlet ........................................................................................126
Exterior Lamps ......................................................................................129
Windshield Wipers ..................................................................................139
Instrument Cluster ................................................................................144
Warning/Telltale Lamps in the Instrument Cluster ...........................................149
8. STEERING AND BRAKES .....................................................................159
Steering ..............................................................................................159
Steering Controls - Audio .........................................................................161
Brakes ................................................................................................162
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) (if equipped) ...................................................164
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) (if equipped) .....................................165
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) (if equipped) .....................................................165

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9. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM (HVAC) ................... 169
HVAC Overview .....................................................................................170
Automatic Climate Control (if equipped) ......................................................173
Manual Climate Control (if equipped) ..........................................................173
10. MANUAL TRANSMISSION .................................................................... 191
Gear Lever ..........................................................................................191
Gear Indicator ......................................................................................191
Uphill and Downhill Driving .......................................................................194
11. STARTING THE VEHICLE .................................................................... 197
Safety Tips - Before Starting your Vehicle .....................................................197
Preparing to Start your Vehicle ..................................................................197
Important Starting Precautions ..................................................................197
Ignition Switch ......................................................................................198
Before Starting the Vehicle .......................................................................199
Starting the Engine ................................................................................200
After Starting .......................................................................................201
Stopping the Engine ................................................................................201
12. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE .................................................................... 205
General Driving Precautions ......................................................................205

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Off Road Driving Precautions .....................................................................206
Driving Through Water .............................................................................207
Tips for Better Fuel Economy ....................................................................209
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation (if equipped) ...............................................210
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (if equipped) ..............................................211
Hill Descent Control (HDC) (if equipped) .......................................................213
Hill Hold Control (HHC) (if equipped) ...........................................................214
Cruise Control .......................................................................................214
Reverse Parking Assistance System (RPAS) (if equipped) ....................................218
Stop/Start System (if equipped) .................................................................222
13. FUEL ..........................................................................................229
Diesel Fuel Requirement ..........................................................................229
Minimum Fuel Requirement ......................................................................230
Fuel-Lid Opening and Closing .....................................................................230
14. WHEELS AND TIRES .........................................................................235
Tire Information ....................................................................................235
Tire Rating ..........................................................................................235
Tire Label (Vehicle Placard) ......................................................................237
Tire Pressure ........................................................................................238
Snow Chains .........................................................................................241

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Tire Rotation Recommendations .................................................................242
Changing a Flat Tire ...............................................................................243
Wheel Tightness ....................................................................................243
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if equipped) ......................................243
15. EMERGENCIES ................................................................................ 251
Hazard Warning Flashers ..........................................................................251
Vehicle does not Start - Checks ..................................................................251
Vehicle Overheating ...............................................................................252
Flat Tire .............................................................................................254
Tool Kit ..............................................................................................255
Spare Wheel Removal .............................................................................256
Jump Starting .......................................................................................263
Limp Home Mode ...................................................................................265
Towing ...............................................................................................266
16. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 271
General Owners Information .....................................................................271
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for your Vehicle ...........................................272
Need Assistance? ...................................................................................272
Warranty Information .............................................................................273
Protect your Warranty .............................................................................273

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Maintenance Interval ..............................................................................273
Vehicle Self Maintenance - General Precautions ..............................................274
Opening the Hood ..................................................................................274
Closing the Hood ...................................................................................276
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment .........................................277
General Maintenance ..............................................................................278
In the Engine Compartment ......................................................................279
Maintenance - Inside the Vehicle ................................................................287
Maintenance - Outside the Vehicle ..............................................................287
Battery ...............................................................................................288
Vehicle Appearance, Care and Protection .....................................................290
Air Conditioning System Maintenance ...........................................................295
Vehicle Storage .....................................................................................295
Winter Care .........................................................................................295
Head Lamp Bulb Replacement ...................................................................297
Scheduled Maintenance ...........................................................................298
Maintenance Schedule Chart .....................................................................300
Lubrication and Capacities - Diesel ..............................................................304
Bulb Specification ..................................................................................305
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................306
Fuses & Relays ......................................................................................309
Factory Authorized Systems Checks .............................................................314

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1
INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on purchasing Mahindra XUV500. 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 pro-
vided in this manual. This Owner's Manual should be consid-
ered 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 main-
tenance of your vehicle, please call your Authorized Mahindra
Dealer.
We extend our best wishes for safe and pleasurable motoring.
Sincerely,
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD
Preliminary Servicing and Summary Data
• For all issues concerning the vehicle and for any need
for spare parts, contact only the Authorized Mahindra
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 Ser-
vice Coupon Booklet for future references

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Safety Symbols
Carefully read, understand and follow the safety symbols/
instructions given in this manual.
Legend of the Symbols
To emphasize information and procedures regarding safety,
use, maintenance, etc., the following symbols are used
throughout the manual.
DANGER
!
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
!
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indi-
cates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTICE
Indicates important information relevant to the vehi-
cle, 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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General Safety Information and Instructions
WARNING
!
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions pro-
vided in this manual could result in failure of the vehi-
cle, an accident, personal injury or death.
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 a safe place 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 severe personal
injury or death, or result in property damage
3. Never use a mobile phone, personal music device or
pager while driving. This may take your focus off the
road and lead to accidents
4. Please be advised that many service and repair tasks
require specialized knowledge, tools and experience.
General mechanical aptitude may not be sufficient to
properly service or repair your vehicle. If you have any
doubt whatsoever regarding your ability to properly ser-
vice or repair your vehicle, please contact your Autho-
rized Mahindra Dealer or a qualified mechanic
5. A person with a pacemaker should never contact the
engine control unit or its cables to injectors, as this sys-
tem carries high voltage which may adversely affect the
functioning of the pacemaker
6. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays or wear in the seat belt webbing, or loose
buckles, retractors, anchors or other loose parts. Dam-
aged parts must be replaced immediately
7. Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated
area. If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the out-
side. Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system
8. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread and check sidewalls for any cuts,
cracks, or other signs of wear. Replace as necessary
9. Always maintain the safety labels affixed to your vehicle
in a good legible condition
10. All signal lamps, buzzers, shields, guards and other pro-
tective safety devices must always remain in place and
in good, proper working condition

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11. The life span of Mahindra products depend on many fac-
tors. Improper use, abuse or harsh use in general may
compromise the integrity of the vehicle and significantly
reduce its life span. The vehicle is also subject to wear
over a period of time. Please have your vehicle regularly
inspected by an Authorized Mahindra Dealer or a quali-
fied mechanic. If the inspection reveals any damage or
excessive wear, immediately replace or have the compo-
nent serviced
12. We recommend that you use only genuine parts supplied
by Mahindra. The use of non-Mahindra parts will not be
covered by warranty
13. The vehicle can be used only as a passenger vehicle. Any
other use is improper, and may result in voiding the war-
ranty
14. Never crawl under or be in close proximity to the vehicle
when it is lifted off the ground (by a jack), unless the
vehicle is properly supported with jack stands, wheel
chocks and other appropriate safety devices
15. Never attempt any repairs or adjustments to any compo-
nent while the vehicle is in motion. Always switch off the
engine, and wait for the engine to come to a complete
stop before performing any repairs or adjustments
16. The vehicle identification plates are the only legal iden-
tification reference, hence it is necessary to keep them
in good condition. Never modify data on the plates or
remove them. The customer is responsible for any possi-
ble tampering with the plates, which will immediately
void the warranty
17. Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol. When the vehicle is fully loaded, drive at a slow
speed, especially when turning. Note that the center of
gravity of the vehicle increases as the vehicle is fully
loaded on the roof carrier
Vision
Human senses can adjust themselves to the speeds of man's
activities, and they are not made to the speeds of a motor
vehicle. Therefore, high speeds are likely to cause illusions
and distortions in human senses. Decreasing vision is most
likely to cause an accident. So it is important to ride at rea-
sonable speeds.
Moving Vision
Moving vision refers to vision in relation to a moving object or
the vision of an observer while in motion.