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