TATA Motors Indigo eCS User manual

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TCIC(BS-III) / CR-4 (BS-IV) / MPFI (BS-IV)
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Passenger Vehicle Business Unit
•Mumbai •Pune •
The contents given in this book are not binding, subject to change without notice and are for illustration purpose only.

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•Shouldanyquestionorqueryexistregardinganyaspectofyourcar,pleasecontactthenearest
TATA MOTORS dealer,who willbe pleasedto assist wherever possible.
•Therecommended routine maintenance servicing alongwith anyrunning repairs that may be
required,shouldbe entrusted to TATA MOTORS dealershiportoTATAMOTORSAuthorised
Service centres (TASCS) or TATA MOTORSAuthorised Service Points (TASPS) toensure
that only latest methods and genuine TATA MOTORS replacement parts are used for the
continuedreliability, safety and performanceofthevehicle.
•Copyright 2013 TATA MOTORS
•Allrightsreserved.The material in thismanualmaynot be reproduced orcopied,inwholeor in
part,inany form without writtenpermissionfrom TATA MOTORS.
•IntheeventoftheVehiclebeingsold,pleaseensurethatthismanualisleftinthevehicleforthe
referenceofthenewowner.
This owner's manual & service book includes information on the operation and maintenance of
variousequipment installedonthe differentversions of Tata Indigo.Please note thatthismanual
appliestoall the modelsandexplains all equipment includingoptionsnot installed on yourcar.

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Dear Indigo Customer,
Thank you for choosing the Tata Indigo e-CS - another quality offering from
our growing range of passenger cars.
Wewouldrequestyoutobeacquaintedwiththedetailsinthisowner'smanual,
which will enable you to derive optimum performance from your Indigo. We
lookforwardtohaving you as a satisfied customer and hope to have you retain
us as your first choice for any of your motoring needs.
We are privileged to have you as our customer.

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INTRODUCTION 3
TAKING CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT 23
MAINTENANCE & CAR CARE 101
EMERGENCY SERVICE TIPS 135
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 145
VALUE ADDED SERVICE 13
STARTING & DRIVING 83
CUSTOMER SUPPORT NETWORK 163
BEFORE DRIVING 29
INFORMATION AT A GLANCE 27
24 X 7 ON ROAD ASSISTANCE 9
WARRANTY 25
Contents

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
SAFETYSYMBOL
In this manual, you will also see a circle with a slash. This
means"Donot","Donot dothis",or"Donot letthishappen".
SAFETYANDVEHICLEDAMAGE WARNINGS
In this manual, you will see CAUTION, NOTICE and
WARNING.
CAUTION
This is a warning. May cause injury to people if the
warningis ignored. You are informedwhat you must or
mustnotdoinordertoavoidorreducetherisktoyourself
andother people.
NOTICE
This is a warning. May cause damage to the vehicle or
itsequipmentifthewarning isignored.Youareinformed
whatyoumust ormustnot doinordertoavoidorreduce
the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury
ordeathif the instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OWNERS
Theinformationandspecificationsgiveninthisbookare
validason thedateof printing.TATAMOTORSreserves
the right to make changes in design and specifications
and/or to make additions to or improvements in this
product without obligation to install them on products
previously sold.

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Dear Customer,
It is our responsibility and our endeavour to ensure that
youhaveourcompleteservicebackupifever,whereverand
whenever you need the same. When you have a road
network that spans 33.80 kms, the probability of a
breakdown happening within hailing distance of a TATA
MOTORSAuthorizedWorkshopis very low. It isPrecisely
for this reason, we have tied up with MyTVS, who will
provide breakdown assistance including towing to the
nearest TATA MOTORS Authorized Workshop through
theirAuthorized Service Providers(ASP)
The 24X7 On Road Assistance Program shall be
automatically available to your vehicle for the duration of
Warranty period. The program shall also be available for
ExtendedWarranty periodif youavail thesame atthe time
of buyingof your vehicle.
ResponseTime**fortheOnRoadAssistance Program
Within City Limits 60minutes
OnState orNational Highways 90 minutes
Ghat Roadsandother places 120 minutes +/-
(The response time will depend on the location, terrain,
traffic density and the time of the day.)
Standard procedure when calling for On Road
Assistance in case of a breakdown :
•Dial the toll free help line number – 1 800 209 7979
•Identify your vehicle with the Vehicle chassis number
thatisavailable intheOwnersServicemanual oronthe
Helpline sticker on the dashboard, near the steering
wheel.
•Explain your exact location with landmarks and tell us
aboutthe problem you facewiththe vehicle.
•Park your vehicle on the edge of the road, open the
bonnetand put on thehazard warning signal.
•Placethecautionsignsupplied withthe vehicleapprox.
3mfromthevehicleinthe directionofon coming traffic.
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Coverageunderthe24X7OnroadAssistanceProgram
I. The 24x7 On Road Assistance Program Service
covers the following services on your vehicle during
warrantyperiod.
•Wheelchange throughspare wheel.
•Arrangement of fuel. (Fuel cost will be chargeable at
actual cost)
•Re-opening the vehicle in cases of key lock out.
•Rectification of electrical problems related to battery,
fuses etc.
•On spot repairs for complaints repairable at site.^
•Carto cartowing or winching& towingfornon accident
cases up to a maximum of 15 kms to the nearest Tata
Motorsauthorized workshop.Towingcharges atactual
cost beyond the same to be paid to the ASP in cash.
(Anyferry ortoll chargeslevied inrelation tothe vehicle
being towed to be paid by the customers in actuals in
cash).
II. The24x7 On Road Assistance Program coverageas
indicatedaboveduringtheextended warrantyperiod of
your vehicle is up to a maximum of 3 events for 18/12
monthsextended warranty period&4 events for30/24
monthsextended warrantyperiod.
III.The24x7 On Road Assistance Program as indicated
abovecoversTataMotorsAssured vehicles during the
extendedwarrantyperiod uptoa maximumof3 events.
Exclusions
24x7 On Road Assistance Program does not apply to
•Costof parts consumables andlabourfor such repairs
notcovered under warranty*. These charges areto be
settled with ASP in cash.
•Toll or ferry charges paid by ASP in reaching to the
breakdown site to be settled with ASP in actuals in
cash.
•Cases involving accident, fire, theft, vandalism, riots,
lightening, earthquake, windstorm, hail, tsunami,
unusual weather conditions, other acts of God, flood,
etc.
•Vehiclesthatareunattended,un-registered,impounded
orabandoned.
•Breakdown/defects caused by misuse, abuse,
negligence, alterations or modifications made to the
vehicle.
•Lack of maintenance as per the maintenance
scheduleas detailed in the owner’s manual.
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•Cases involving racing, rallies, vehicle testing or
practicefor such events.
Disclaimer
•The service is not available in the states ofArunachal
Pradesh,Assam (Except Guwahati City), Meghalaya,
Manipur,Mizoram, Nagaland,Sikkim,Tripura, J&Kand
inUnionTerritories ofAndaman &Nicobar Islands and
Lakshwadeep.
•**The reach time is indicative & the actual reach time
will be conveyed by the call centre at the time of
breakdowncall.
•Thereachtimecanvarydependingonthetraffic density
& time of the day.
•The reach time indicated does not account for delays
due to but not limited to acts of God, laws, rules &
regulationsfortimebeinginforce,orders ofstatutory or
Govt.authorities,industrialdisputes, inclementweather,
heavy down pour, floods, storms, natural calamities,
road blocks due to accidents, general strife and law &
order conditions viz. fire, arson, riots, strikes, terrorist
attacks, war etc.
•^On spot repairs at breakdown site shall depend on
nature of complaints & will be as per the discretion of
the ASP.
•*The decision for free of charge repairs will be as per
the warranty policy & procedures of TATA MOTORS
LTD. andas per theinterpretationof thesame byASP.
You will be duly informed by the ASP & call centre for
thechange applicable if any.
•All charges wherever applicable need to be settled
directly with theASP.
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24 X 7 ON ROAD ASSISTANCE
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITIES :
•Itis understood that TATAMOTORS shallbe under no
liability whatsoever in respect of any loss or
damagearising directly or indirectlyoutof any delay in
or non delivery of, defect/deficiency in service/parts
providedbyASP.
•In case vehicle cannot be repaired on-site, customers
are advised to use the towing facility for taking their
vehicleto the nearestTATA authorized workshoponly.
In no condition will the vehicle be towed to any
unauthorized workshop. TATA MOTORS will not be
responsible for any repairs carried out in such
unauthorizedworkshop.
•Customerareadvisedtotakeacknowledgment fromthe
ASP for the list of accessories/extra fittings and other
belongings in the vehicle as well as the current
conditionrelatedtodents/scratchesbreakagesofparts/
fitments of the vehicle at the time of ASP taking
possession of the vehicle & to verify these items when
delivery is taken back by them, Claim for loss of or
damage to items, if any should be taken up withASP
directly. TATA MOTORS shall not be responsible for
any such claims, damages/loss or any deficiency of
serviceof theASP.
•Vehicles will be handled, repaired & towed as per the
customer’s risk & TATA MOTORS shall not be liable
for any damages / claims as a result of the same.
•Services entitled to the customers can be refused or
cancelledon account of abusivebehaviour, fraudulent
representation, malicious intent and refusal to pay the
chargesforanychargesrelatedservicesandspareparts
during service or on previous occasion on part of the
customer.
•On site repairs may be temporary in nature. The
completion of repairs does not certify the road
worthiness of the vehicle. The customer is advised to
ensuretemporary repairs carriedout onsite isfollowed
by permanent repairs at TATA MOTORS Authorized
Workshop at the earliest.
•Terms and conditions and service coverage,
exclusionsetc. are subjectto change without notice.

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VALUE ADDED SERVICE
DearCustomer,
It is our never ending responsibility and endeavor to ensure that our customer’s expectations are fulfilled comprehen-
sively. To fulfill your vehicle service needs, we recommend the following :
1) ExtendedWarranty
2) AntiRust / SoundDeadening / Engine waxingtreatment
3) Iftex Fuel Additive : System D (For diesel) and System G (For Petrol)
4) Cardetailing programming:Exterior Enrichmentand Interior EnrichmentProgram
Theseproducts shall help maintainoptimumvehicle performance and shallenhancevehicle life.
We have tied up with best in the Class companies, who would bring you the above world class products at affordable
prices. The above products are available with all our Dealers, TASCs and TASPs.
Our Dealer Service marketing executive shall explain to you the benefits of the above mentioned products.

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Tata Motors recommends the purchase of Extended Warranty,a product of M/s Global Administration Services and United
India Insurance.
Coverage : Mechanical + Electrical + Emission
Benifits :
•Insures you against unforeseen break down repair bills.
•Documentation is simple and hassle free.
•Near cashless & speedy claim settlement.
Term :
•24 + 12 or 150000 kms whichever occurs first
•24 + 24 or 150000 kms whichever occurs first
•50000 kms + 100000 kms or 36 months whichever occurs first (For Taxis).
EMISSION WARRANTY : Emission warranty is limited to the period of the Extended Warranty or 80,000 kms whichever is
earlier.
Extended Warranty available in the dealership from where you have purchased your vehicle. We strongly recommend pur-
chase of Extended Warranty at time of purchase of your vehicle. Surcharge applicable on purchase of Extended Warranty after
30 days of purchase of vehicle. Extended Warranty can be availed till 421 days from date of purchase of vehicle. The Dealer
Service Marketing Executive shall explain to you the Terms and conditions, Coverage and Owner’s responsibility.
Extended Warranty Booklet & Cover Note :
The Extended Warranty booklet and cover note is the basis of the contract between United India Insurance Co. and the Owner
of the vehicle shown on the Extended Warranty Cover note. The Customer to retain this booklet and the same to be produced to
the dealer while claiming benefits under Extended Warranty.
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I / We have been explained the Terms and conditions, Coverage and Owner’s responsibility by the Dealer Service Marketing
Executive.
I wish to avail / Do not wish to avail extended warranty policy.
Customer’s Sign Dealer’s Sign
Note:
•The 12 / 24 month extended warranty does not follow the 24 month Manufacturer's warranty.
•The extended warranty comes into force once the manufacturer’s warranty expires e.g. after 24 Months.
•It is more restrictive as by the time it comes into force the vehicle is already 24 months old.
What is covered ?
•Mechanical / Emission / Electrical break down as defined in this warranty and confirmed by the dealer within the stipulated
terms and conditions.
•Tata Motors dealer shall either repair or replace any part found to be defective with a new part or an equivalent at no cost
to the owner for parts or labour.
•Such defective parts which have been replaced will become property of United India Insurance Company.
•Comprehensive list of parts covered is mentioned in the page 9-12 of the Extended Warranty Booklet.
What is not covered ?
Pages 6 – 7 of the Extended Warranty Booklet provided details of the exclusion list.
Owner’s Responsibility :
•Proper use, maintenance and care of the vehicle in accordance with the instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual and
Service Booklet. The records of the same to be ensured in Owner’s Manual.
•Retention of maintenance service bills.
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VALUE ADDED SERVICE
IFTEX / BG / BARDAHL Fuel Additive :
Fuel Additive with multiple benefits
•For diesel cars: Iftex System D •For Petrol cars: Iftex System G
Benefits:
•Cleans injector and fuel system.
•Maintains peak engine performance.
•Saves diesel / petrol and maintenance cost.
•Reduces smoke and harmful emission.
•Helps Smooth running of the engine
•Reduces deposit on intake manifold and combustion chamber.
•Reduces deposit on injector tips.
Approvedforuse inTATAVEHICLES. NOTRECOMMENDED FOR ONQUADRAJET.
TREATYOURCARTOEXPERIENCE,THEULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
Directions of use :
•a) For Iftex, Use every 7000 kms for System G Extra / System D Extra. b) For System D / System G -
Remove cap, squeeze lightly till dispenser fills to 10 ml mark. Add before filling up the tank. Use at the rate of 1 ml per
litre of fuel. For best results, regular use is recommended.
•For BG, add one bottle to full fuel tank every 10000 kms. For Bardahl, add one bottle to full fuel tank every 3000 kms
I / We have been explained the Benefits of the Iftex Fuel additive by the Dealer Service Marketing Executive
I wish to buy / Do not wish to buy the Iftex FuelAditive
Customer Signature Dealer Signature

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VALUE ADDED SERVICE
Why are Corrosion Protection Waxes necessary?
Corrosionis caused by:
Water / salt water acid rain & atmospheric fallouts.
Criticalareas are:
Cavities:joints, crevices, spotwelds,underbody
•Corrosion is the most important factor when we talk about the vehicle life. If you treat your car you can
prolongthe life.
•Itis very dangerousto drive aroundina corroded car.
•Thecorrosioncreepsonto the car from the inside and from the outside. The most dangerous kind of corrosion
is often not discovered until it is too late.
Benefitsof Anti-Rust treatment:
•Aprofessionallyappliedrange of world class productsofferingreal value to the new andused car customer.
•Thetreatment has beendevelopedto withstand theharshest environmental and climaticconditions (rst.
Pollutants, stone and gravel impact, etc)
•Insulatecabin space from external noises.
•Expensivetin work andDenting / Paintingavoided.
•Higherresale valuefor thecar.
•Highersafety–uncorrodedvehicle
•Upto60 months warranty&10 free checkupsavailable

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Engine Wax Treatment :
Engine Wax is a beige coloured transparent lacquer coating on the engine compartment.
•Corrosion Prevention for the Engine compartment
•Neat, clean and New Look to Engine compartment
•No effect on MPFI vehicles
•Engine wax can withstand upto 200 degrees temp
•No need of cleaning the engine compartment with diesel once engine wax is sprayed
•Life of over a year
Sound Deadening System :
Door vibration deadeners - These pads when stuck on the insides of the sheet metal increase sheet metal rigidity, reduce
vibrations and increase riding comfort.
•Used for reducing the sheet metal vibration in a vehicle.
•Product to be used once in the life of the vehicle - Life Time Warranty
•Effect is Life long i.e. until & unless pads are physically removed.
•Negligible increase in Weight & hence no effect on fuel consumption.
•Areas covered - four doors, rear quarter panels & dicky. In case of diesel vehicles, can be used in the bonnet.
Tata Motors has tied up with M/s Wuerth , M/s STS Chemicals (Dinitrol), M/s 3M India Ltd & M/s Opulent (Waxoyl
Brand) for these world class treatment at affordable prices. These treatments are available in all authorized workshops.
The Dealer Service Marketing Executive will explain to you the benefits and terms and conditions of this treatment.
I / We have been explained the Benefits, Terms and conditions and the prices of these treatments by the Dealer Service
MarketingExecutive
I wish to avail / Do not wish to avail these treatment
Customer Signature Dealer Signature
VALUE ADDED SERVICE