Mahindra XUV500 User manual

Owner’s Manual
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Issue Date: May 2016
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.

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

1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................ 1-1
Introduction.............................................................................1-1
Safety Symbols ....................................................................... 1-1
General Safety Information and Instructions .................. 1-2
To Owner’s of a Mahindra Vehicle..................................... 1-3
Audio/Infotainment Manual................................................1-6
2 GENERAL ..........................................................................................2-1
Dimensions..............................................................................2-1
Lubricants and Capacities...................................................2-2
Bulb Specification ..................................................................2-3
Fuses & Relays.......................................................................2-4
Flat Tire ................................................................................. 2-10
Technical Specifications.................................................... 2-19
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)................................ 2-21
Engine Number ................................................................... 2-21
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....................................................4-2
Warning Lamps ....................................................................4-3
5 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS..............................................................5-1
Front Seats .............................................................................5-1
Head Restraint.......................................................................5-4
Second Row Seats ................................................................5-5
Third Row Seats.....................................................................5-7
General Warnings and Instructions- Seat Belts............. 5-9
Fastening the Seat Belt (3-Point type) ........................... 5-11
Fastening the Seat Belt (2-Point Lap type) ................... 5-12
Unfastening the Seat Belt (both 3-Point & 2-
Point)...................................................................................... 5-13
Seat Belt Height Adjuster................................................. 5-13
Child Restraint System (CRS) (if equipped)................... 5-14
Child Restraint System (CRS) Using ISOFIX (if
equipped) .............................................................................. 5-15
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6 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) (if
equipped) ..........................................................................................6-1
Airbag.......................................................................................6-1
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bag ................................ 6-3
Side Impact Airbag................................................................6-4
Curtain Airbag ........................................................................6-5
Airbag System Malfunction Lamp ..................................... 6-6
Airbag Inflation/Deployment ..............................................6-6
Child Restraint and Airbag ..................................................6-9
Airbag 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........................................................................................7-1
Central Locking System........................................................7-3
Child Safety Rear Door Lock ...............................................7-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................................ 7-5
Engine Immobilizer System............................................... 7-11
8 FEATURES AND CONTROL...........................................................8-1
Quadruple Switch................................................................... 8-1
Mirrors..................................................................................... 8-4
Sun Visor .................................................................................8-6
Utility Holders .........................................................................8-7
Horn....................................................................................... 8-16
Interior Lamps..................................................................... 8-16
Power Outlet (if equipped)................................................. 8-21
Instrument Panel Illumination .......................................... 8-23
AUX and USB Ports ........................................................... 8-23
Exterior Lamps.................................................................... 8-24
Windshield Wipers............................................................. 8-35
Electric Sunroof with Antipinch (if equipped)................ 8-39
Instrument Cluster............................................................. 8-44
Warning/Telltale Lamps in the Instrument
Cluster................................................................................... 8-49
Radio Frequency ID (RFID) Tag (if equipped) ................ 8-56
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9 STEERING AND BRAKES...............................................................9-1
Steering....................................................................................9-1
Steering Controls - Audio (if equipped) ............................. 9-3
Brakes ......................................................................................9-4
Hazard on Panic Braking .....................................................9-5
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) (if equipped) .................... 9-6
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) (if
equipped) .................................................................................9-7
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) (if equipped)...................... 9-7
10 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(HVAC)............................................................................................ 10-1
HVAC Overview.................................................................... 10-2
Climate Control ................................................................... 10-4
Temperature Control......................................................... 10-5
Blower Speed Control........................................................ 10-6
Economy Button (ECon)..................................................... 10-7
Air-conditioner ON (AC ON).............................................. 10-8
Re-circulation Mode ........................................................... 10-9
Fresh Air Mode .................................................................10-10
Rear AC...............................................................................10-11
Auto Mode (Automatic Climate Control only).............10-11
Air Distribution Mode.......................................................10-12
Rapid Cabin Cooling..........................................................10-14
Rapid Cabin Heating.........................................................10-15
Front Windshield Defogging/De-misting....................10-15
Rear Windshield Defogging/De-misting.....................10-16
Points to Remember........................................................10-17
11 STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE ................................. 11-1
Safety Tips - Before Starting your Vehicle..................... 11-1
Starting the Engine............................................................. 11-2
Stopping the Engine ........................................................... 11-3
Exhaust Gases..................................................................... 11-3
Driving Your Vehicle........................................................... 11-4
Tips for Better Fuel Economy........................................... 11-7
Ignition Switch (if equipped).............................................. 11-9
Transmission .....................................................................11-10
Engine Idling .......................................................................11-13
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation (if equipped) .........11-14
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (if equipped) .......11-15
Hill Descent Control (HDC) (if equipped) .....................11-17
Hill Hold Control (HHC) (if equipped).............................11-18
Cruise Control (if equipped)............................................11-18
Stop/Start System (if equipped)...................................11-21
Fuel.......................................................................................11-25
DPF Regeneration Strategy ...........................................11-27
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) ......................................11-28
Recommendations on DEF.............................................11-33
Handling of DEF.................................................................11-34
Contamination/ Incorrect DEF .....................................11-34
Freezing...............................................................................11-35
Refilling DEF........................................................................11-35
12 WHEELS AND TYRES ................................................................. 12-1
Tire Information................................................................... 12-1
Tyre Rating........................................................................... 12-1
Tyre Label (Vehicle Placard)............................................. 12-3
Tire Pressure....................................................................... 12-3
Tire Rotation Recommendations.................................... 12-6
Tiretronics (if equipped) .................................................... 12-8
13 EMERGENCIES.............................................................................. 13-1
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................................ 13-1
Vehicle Does Not Start - Checks..................................... 13-1
Vehicle Overheating............................................................ 13-2
Jump Starting...................................................................... 13-3
Limp Home Mode............................................................... 13-7
Towing ................................................................................... 13-7
14 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 14-1
General Owners Information............................................ 14-1
Opening and Closing the Hood......................................... 14-4
Engine Compartment......................................................... 14-6
General Maintenance ........................................................ 14-7
In the Engine Compartment............................................. 14-8
Maintenance - Inside the Vehicle ..................................14-13
Maintenance - Outside the Vehicle ...............................14-14
Battery.................................................................................14-14
Wiper Blades.....................................................................14-16
Appearance Care and Protection.................................14-17
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Air Conditioning System Maintenance.........................14-21
Vehicle Storage.................................................................14-21
Winter Care.......................................................................14-21
Bulb Replacement ............................................................14-23
Projector Head lamp........................................................14-24
Non Projectile Head lamp...............................................14-24
Maintenance Schedule Chart ........................................14-25
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© Copyright Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. 052016 1-1
1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 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 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 Authorized Mahindra
Dealer.
We extend our best wishes for safe and pleasurable motoring.
Sincerely,
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD
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 Service
Coupon Booklet for future references
1.2 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 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.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS