TATA Motors Safari 2.2 VTT Dicor User manual

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Owner's Manual
PASSENGERVEHICLEBUSINESSUNIT
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This owner’s manual should be considered as a permanent part of the car and must remain with the vehicle.

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14. Fuel, Coolants & Lubricants 91
15. Vehicle Specifications 97
16. Maintenance 103
17. PreliminaryTrouble Shooting 136
18. Special Instructions 144
19. Service Schedule 145
20. Alphabetical Index 155
21 . Service Set up Addresses A-1
1. Foreword 5
2. 24x7 On Road Assistance 5a
3 . Important information for owners 6
4. Environmental Protection 8
5. Warranty 10
6. Location ofChassis&Aggregate
Identification Numbers 12
7. Getting into the vehicle 13
8. YourSafety 15
9. Driving Controls 27
10. Indicatorsand Instruments 41
11. Comfort and Convenience 51
12. Priorto driving 69
13. Driving 75
Tata Safari
CONTENTS

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Tata Safari - the vehicle of your choice
We welcome you to the world of advanced automotive engineering in a form especially
suited to your operating conditions.
This book gives you all the information necessary for making your ownership of this
vehicle a thoroughly satisfying experience.
To assist you in maintaining your vehicle as per recommended schedule, we have a
widespread network of dealers and service centres. The list is included in this book for
your convenience.
Should you need any special assistance, please call on our Regional / Zonal level offices
which are also listed in this book.
Please note that by adhering to the correct operating procedures and by availing the
scheduled maintenance services at our authorised service centres, you can obtain the
maximum performance from your vehicle.
We request you to go through the book and derive many miles of motoring pleasure.
FOREWORD

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We provide safe,high quality,high performance vehicles.In
order to maintain the level of performance and reliability in
thevehicle,itisimportantthatanyaccessorythat isfittedor
modificationthatiscarriedoutshouldbedonewithextreme
caution and in consultation with our authorised dealer.Any
improperinstallationcanhamperthesafetyandperformance
ofthevehiclebesidesdeprivingyouofyourwarrantybenefits.
Use of genuine parts, designed and manufactured to our
exactingstandards,arethebestwaytomaintainyourvehicle
inpeakoperatingcondition.Pleasedonotusesubstitutes.They
alwaysprovecostlierinthelongrun.
Failuretousegenuinepartscaninvalidateanyfuturewarranty
claims.
Theinformationandspecificationsgiveninthisbookarevalid
as on the date of printing.Tata Motors Limited reserves the
righttomakechangesindesignandspecificationsand/orto
make additions to or improvements in this product without
obligationtoinstallthemonproductspreviouslysold.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OWNERS

24X7ONROADASSISTANCE
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Response Time ** for the On Road Assistance
Program
Within City Limits 60minutes
OnStateorNationalHighways 90minutes
Ghat Roadsand otherplaces 120 minutes +/-
(Theresponsetimewilldependonthelocation,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
thatisavailablein the Owners Service manual or onthe
Helpline sticker on the dashboard, near the
steeringwheel.
•Explain your exact location with landmarks and tell us
about the problem you face with the vehicle.
•Park your vehicle on the edge of the road, open the
bonnet and put on the hazard warning signal.
•Placethecaution sign supplied with thevehicleapprox.
3 m from the vehicle in the direction of on coming
traffic.
Dear Customer,
Itisourresponsibilityand our
endeavourtoensurethatyou
have our complete service
backupif ever, wherever and
wheneveryouneedthesame.
Whenyouhavearoadnetwork
that spans 33.80 kms, the
probability of a breakdown
happening within hailing
distance of a TATA
MOTORS Authorized
Workshopisvery low.
It is Precisely for this reason, we have tied up with MyTVS,
who will provide breakdown assistance including towing to
thenearestTATA MOTORSAuthorized Workshopthrough
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 period if you avail the sameat the time
of buyingofyour vehicle.

24X7ONROADASSISTANCE
Coverage under the 24 X 7 On road Assistance
Program
I. The 24x7 On Road Assistance Program Service
covers the following services on your vehicle during
warranty period.
•Wheel change through spare wheel.
•Arrangement of fuel. (Fuel cost will be chargeable at
actualcost)
•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.^
•Car to car towing or winching & towing for non
accidentcasesuptoamaximumof15kmstothenearest
Tata Motors authorized workshop. Towing charges at
actual cost beyond the same to be paid to the ASP in
cash. (Any ferry or toll charges levied in relation to the
vehicle being towed to be paid by the customers in
actuals in cash).
II. The 24x7 On Road Assistance Program coverage as
indicated above during the extended warranty
period of your vehicle is up to a maximum of 3 events
for 18/12 months extended warranty period & 4 events
for 30/24 months extended warranty period.
III. The 24x7 On Road Assistance Program as indicated
above covers Tata MotorsAssured vehicles during the
extendedwarrantyperiodupto a maximum of 3 events.
Exclusions
24x7 On Road Assistance Program does not apply to
•Cost of parts consumables and labour for such
repairs not covered under warranty*. These charges
are to be settled withASPin cash.
•Toll or ferry charges paid by ASP in reaching to the
breakdownsitetobesettledwithASPin actuals in cash.
•Cases involving accident, fire, theft, vandalism, riots,
lightening, earthquake, windstorm, hail, tsunami,
unusual weather conditions, other acts of God, flood,
etc.
•Vehicles that are unattended, un-registered,
impoundedorabandoned.
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24X7ONROADASSISTANCE
•Breakdown/defects caused by misuse, abuse,
negligence, alterations or modifications made to the
vehicle.
•Lack of maintenance as per the maintenance
schedule as detailed in the owner’s manual.
•Cases involving racing, rallies, vehicle testing or
practice for such events.
Disclaimer
•The service is not available in the states of Arunachal
Pradesh, Assam (Except Guwahati City), Meghalaya,
Manipur,Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura,J&Kand
in Union Territories 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.
•The reach time can vary depending on the traffic
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 &
regulations for time being in force, orders of statutory
or Govt. authorities, industrial disputes, inclement
weather, 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
theASP.
•*The decision for free of charge repairs will be as per
the warranty policy & procedures of TATA MOTORS
LTD. and as per the interpretation of the same byASP.
You will be duly informed by the ASP & call centre for
the change applicable if any.
•Allchargeswhereverapplicableneedtobesettleddirectly
with theASP.
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24X7ONROADASSISTANCE
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITIES :
•It is understood that TATA MOTORS shall be under no
liability whatsoever in respect of any loss or
damage arising directly or indirectly out of any delay in
or non delivery of, defect/deficiency in service/parts
provided byASP.
•In case vehicle cannot be repaired on-site, customers
are advised to use the towing facility for taking their
vehicle to the nearest TATA authorized workshop only.
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.
•Customerareadvisedtotakeacknowledgmentfromthe
ASP for the list of accessories/extra fittings and other
belongingsinthevehicleaswellasthecurrentcondition
related to dents/scratches breakages of parts/fitments
of the vehicle at the time of ASP taking possession of
thevehicle&toverifytheseitemswhendeliveryistaken
back by them, Claim for loss of or damage to items, if
any should be taken up with ASP directly. TATA
MOTORS shall not be responsible for any such claims,
damages/loss or any deficiency of service of the ASP.
•Vehicles will be handled, repaired & towed as per the
customer’srisk&TATAMOTORS shallnot beliablefor
any damages / claims as a result of the same.
•Services entitled to the customers can be refused or
cancelled on account of abusive behaviour, fraudulent
representation, malicious intent and refusal to pay the
charges for any charges related services and spare
parts during service or on previous occasion on part of
thecustomer.
•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
ensure temporary repairs carried out onsite is followed
by permanent repairs at TATA MOTORS Authorized
Workshop at the earliest.
•Terms and conditions and service coverage,
exclusions etc. are subject to change without notice.
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Safety symbol
Inthismanual,youwillalsoseeacirclewithaslash.Thismeans
"Do not","Do not do this",or "Do notlet this happen".
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual,you will see CAUTION,NOTICE and WARNING.
Theseareusedinthe followingways.
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause
injurytopeopleifthewarningisignored.Youareinformed
whatyou must ormust not doin order toavoid or reduce
the risk to yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is
ignored.You are informed what you must or must not do
in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your
vehicleandits equipment.
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
deathiftheinstructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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TATA MOTORS LTD. is committed to produce the vehicles
usingenvironmentallysustainabletechnology.A number of
features have been incorporated in Tata Motors passenger
vehicleswhichhavebeendesignedtoensureenvironmental
compatibilitythroughoutthelifecycleofthevehicle. Wewould
liketoinformyouthatyourvehiclemeetsemissionnormsand
thisisbeingregularlyvalidatedatthemanufacturingstages.
Asauseryoutoocanprotecttheenvironmentbyoperating
yourvehiclein a proactivemanner.Alot depends on your
driving style and the way you maintain your car.We have
givenfewtipsbelowforyourguidance.
DRIVING
¾Avoidfrequentandviolentaccelerations.
¾Donotcarryanyunnecessaryweightonthevehicleas
itoverloadstheengine.Avoidusingdevicesrequiring
high power consumption during slow city traffic
condition.
¾Monitorthevehicle’sfuelconsumptionregularlyandif
showing rising trend get the vehicle immediately
attendedattheCompany’sAuthorisedServiceOutlets.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
¾Switchofftheengineduringlongstopsattrafficjams
orsignals.Ifyouneedtokeeptheenginerunning,avoid
unnecessaryrevvingituporstoppingandstarting.
¾Itisnotnecessarytorevuptheenginebeforeturning
itoffasitunnecessarilyburnsthefuel.
¾Shifttohighergearsassoonasitispossible.Useeach
gearupto2/3rd ofit’smaximumenginespeed.Achart
indicatinggearshiftingspeedsisgiveninthisbook.
MAINTENANCE
¾Ensurethatrecommendedmaintenanceiscarriedout
on the vehicle regularly at the Authorised Service
Outlets.
¾As soon as you see any leakages of oil or fuel in the
vehiclewerecommendtogetitattendedimmediately.
¾Use only recommended grades and quantity of
lubricantsandclean/uncontaminatedandcorrectfuels.
¾Getyourvehiclecheckedforemissionperiodicallyby
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
¾Ensurethatfuelfilter,oilfilterandbreatherarechecked
periodicallyandreplaced, ifrequired, asrecommended
byTataMotors.
¾Donotpourtheusedoilsorcoolantsintothesewage
drains,gardensoiloropenstreams.Disposetheused
filters and batteries in compliance with the current
legislation.
¾Do not allow unauthorised person to tamper with
enginesettingsortocarrymodificationsonthevehicle.
¾Neverallow the vehicle to runout of fuel.
¾Parts like brake liners, clutch disc should be vacuum
cleaned. Do not use the compressed air for cleaning
these parts which may spread the dust in the
atmosphere.
¾While carrying out the servicing or repairs of your
vehicle you should pay keen attention to some of
the important engine aggregates and wiring
harness which greatly affect emission. These
components are :-
1. Fuel injection equipments : pump, rail,Injectors,
Nozzles and high pressure pipes.
2. Air Intake & Exhaust system especially for
leakages.
3. Cylinder head for valve leakage.
4. All filters such as air, oil & fuel filters (check
periodically).
5. Turbocharger & Vacuum Modulator OR it’s
vacuum hoses.
6. EGR System & components.
7. Electrical connections
8. ‘Service’ lamp contineously glows, please take
the vehicle to Service Station.
9. Catalytic Convertor
10. EMS wiring harness i.e. electrical connections to
all sensors and actuators.
Thisowner’smanualcontainsfurtherinformationondriving
precautionsandmaintenancecareleadingtoenvironment
protection. Please familiarise yourself with these aspects
beforedriving.

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WARRANTY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We WARRANT eachTATA Safari 4X2 and
4X4 vehicles & parts thereof
manufactured by us to be free from
defect in material and workmanship,
subject to the following terms &
conditions :
1. Thiswarrantyshallbefor24 months
OR 75,000 kms, whichever is earlier
from the date of sale of the vehicle.
2. Our obligation under this warranty
shall be limited to repairing or
replacing, free of charge, such parts
of the vehicle which, in our opinion,
are defective, on the vehicle being
brought to us or to our dealers
within the warranty period. The
parts so repaired or replaced shall
also be warranted for quality and
workmanship but such warranty
shall be co-terminus with this
original warranty.
3. Any part which is found to be
defective and is replaced by us
under the warranty shall be our
property.
4. As for such parts as tyres, batteries,
transfer case, rubber parts, electrical
equipment and fuel injection
equipment, power steering
equipment, A.C. equipment not
manufactured by us but supplied by
other parties, this warranty shall not
apply,but buyers of the vehicle shall
be entitled to, so far as permissible
by law, all such rights as we may
haveagainstsuchpartiesundertheir
warranties in respect of such parts.
Our Dealers/TASC’s will assist the
purchaser in taking up the
complaint with the respective
manufacturers and their decision on
the warranty will be final.
5. This warranty shall not apply if the
vehicle or any part thereof is
repaired or altered otherwise than
in accordance with our standard
repair procedure, or by any person
other than our sales or service
establishments, our authorised
dealers or service centres or service
points in any way so as, in our
judgement which shall be final and
binding, to effect its reliability, nor
shall it apply if, in our opinion which
shallbe final andbinding the vehicle
is subjected to misuse, negligence,
improper or inadequate
maintenance or accident or loading
in excess of such carrying capacity
as certified by us, or such services as
prescribed in our Owner’s Manual
and Service Book are not carried out
by the buyer through our sales or
service establishments, our
authorised dealers or service centres
or service points.
6. This warranty shall not cover normal
wear and tear or any inherent
normal deterioration of the vehicle
or any of its parts arising from the
actual use of the vehicle or any
damage due to negligent or
improper operation or storage of
the vehicle. This warranty shall not
apply to normal maintenance
servicesviz.oils&fluidchanges,head
lamps focussing, fastener
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WARRANTY
rotation, adjustment of valve
clearance,fueltiming,ignitiontiming
and consumables like bulbs, fuel
filtersandoilfiltersetc.Thiswarranty
shall not apply to any damage or
deterioration caused by
environmental pollution or bird
droppings. This warranty shall not
apply to V-belts, hoses and gas
leaks in case of air conditioned
vehicle. Slight irregularities not
recognised as affecting the
function or quality of the vehicle
or parts such as slight noise or
vibration and defects appearing
only under particular or irregular
operations or items considered
characteristic of the vehicle.
7. This warranty shall be null and
void if the vehicle is subjected to
abnormal use such as rallying,
racing or participation in any
other competitive sports. This
warranty shall not apply to any
repairs or replacement as a result
of accident or collision.
8. This warranty is expressly in lieu
of all warranties, whether by law
orotherwise,expressedorimplied,
and all other obligations or
liabilities on our part and we
neither assume nor authorise any
person to assume on our behalf,
any other liability arising from the
sale of the vehicle or any
agreement in relation thereto.
9. The buyer shall have no other
rights except those set out above
and have, particular, no right to
repudiate the sale, or any
agreement or to claim any
reduction in the purchase price
of the vehicle, or to demand any
damages or compensation for
losses, incidental or indirect, or
inconvenience or consequential
damages, loss of vehicle, or loss
of time, otherwise, incurred or
accrued.
10. Any claim arising from this
warranty shall be recognised only
if it is notified in writing to us or
to our concerned dealer without
any delay soon after such defect
as covered and ascertained under
this warranty.
11. This warranty shall stand
terminated if the vehicle is
transferred or otherwise alienated
by the buyer without our prior
written consent.
12. We reserve our rights to make any
change or modification in the
design of the vehicle or its parts
or to introduce any improvement
therein or to incorporate in the
vehicle any additional part or
accessory at any time without
incurring any obligation to
incorporate the same in the
vehicles previously sold.

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LOCATION OF CHASSIS AND AGGREGATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
LOCATION OF AGGREGATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
GEAR BOX NUMBER TRANSFERCASE NUMBER REARAXLENUMBER FRONTAXLENUMBER
1. CHASSIS NUMBER PLATE
2. CAB NUMBER PLATE CHASSIS NUMBER ON FRAME ENGINE NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER

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Central Locking System (Operatedbykey):
YourTata Safari has a single key for operating ignition,steering lock,
gloveboxanddoors.
All the four doors and rear door have electrically operated central
locking system.
With central locking system all the doors can be locked or unlocked
from driver side with the key.
CAUTION
You can also lock the door from outside by closing the door with
knob pushedin.
While following the procedure, ensure that key is not left inside
the vehicle.
All the four doors can also be locked or unlocked from inside by
pressing or pulling the knob near door opening lever.
CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE
Door Lock - Outside
Unlock Lock
1. DoorOpeningLever
2.Locking/UnlockingKnob
Door Lock - Inside

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