TVS XL Series User manual

Dear Customer,
Congratulations! Over one crore Indians are part of the TVS XL family and now, it gives us great pleasure to welcome you
to it. We hope you have a great journey ahead just as millions of satisfied TVS customers have.
With stringent quality checks, great attention and care has been taken to ensure that your TVS XL 100 is in a perfect
operating condition as it leaves our factory. With a powerful engine and great new features, all you have to do is to fill up
your new TVS XL 100 with fuel and get going.
This manual will help you get the best performance out of your new TVS XL 100. From information on how best to ride it
to its maintenance, you will find all the relevant information in the following pages. Follow them carefully to make the
most of your vehicle.
We're delighted to inform you that as part of our company policy, you are entitled to benefits for the maintenance of your
vehicle. Free services and other warranty repairs can be availed from the TVS Motor Company Authorised Distributor or
Dealer / Authorised Service Centers nearest to you. The staff at the Authorised Distributor or Dealer / Authorised Service
Centers have been trained by us to take great care of your after sales/service requirements.
We wish you a long and fruitful journey ahead with your TVS XL 100, for years and years to come.
Warm regards,
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
FOREWORD
FOREWORD
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NOTICE
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NOTICE
This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when
resold or transferred to a new owner.
All information, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this owner’s manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of this publication. TVS Motor Company Limited may, however,
incorporate modifications or improvements on its vehicles at any time without notice, and therefore, in such
events it is possible that the relevant part of the owner’s manual does not apply to your vehicle.
Prior permission of TVS Motor Company Limited is required for quoting, copying or reproducing any part of this
owner’s manual.
Accessories shown in the picture may not be part of the standard equipment.
Pictures shown in this manual are ‘TVS XL 100 i-Touch Start’ unless specified
Part Number :- P7210020 Revision 1, Dec 2018
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility of the rider. To help you make decisions about safety,
we have provided operating procedure and other information in this manual. This information alerts you on
potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Since it is not possible to warn you about all hazards associated
with operating or maintaining the vehicle, you must use your own judgement.
You will find important safety information in following form in this manual. These words carry the following
connotations:
Warning
Disregarding this message might result in injury to the rider.
Caution
This message indicates special procedures or precautions to be followed to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Note
This message provides further clarification for clearer understanding of any particular information.
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Running-in information 01
Know your TVS XL 100 02
Riding your TVS XL 100 15
Maintenance 19
Scheduled service record sheet 36
Technical specifications 38
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
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Caution
Replacing the engine cum transmission oil during first service is most important for better life of engine. Always
use TVS TRU4 PREMIUM oil (SAE 10W30 API-SL, JASO MA2) for better performance and life.
RUNNING-IN INFORMATION
RUNNING-IN INFORMATION
The first 1000 km is a crucial part of your vehicle. Proper running-in operation during this period helps in ensuring a
maximum life and smooth performance of your vehicle.
The reliability and performance of your vehicle depends on the special care and restrain exercised during the
running-in period. It is especially important that you avoid operating the engine in high speed (RPM), which could
expose the engine parts to excessive stress. Maximum recommended speed during the running-in is:
Maximum 40 kmph speed upto 1000 km (vary the engine speed for better mating of parts).
The first service at 500 ~ 750 km is most important. During running-in period all the engine components and other
parts will have set in. All adjustments to be restored, all fasteners to be tightened. Engine cum transmission oil to
be replaced. Timely performance of the first free service will ensure optimum service life and performance from
the engine.
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KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Serial numbers of both frame and engine are required for vehicle identification. They are also required to assist
your Dealer for operating parts or referring to special information.
Please fill the above boxes now for future reference
Frame number
Engine number
Control key number
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The frame serial number is stamped on the right side of
the steering head tube.
The engine serial number is stamped on the top surface
of right side crankcase near engine breather tube.

KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
LOCATION OF PARTS - HANDLE BAR
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1. Choke lever
2. Horn switch
3. Turn signal lamp switch
4. Rear brake lever
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5. Rear view mirror L
6. Headlamp switch
7. High / low beam switch
8. Speedometer
9. Turn signal indicator lamp
10. Ignition switch
11. High beam indicator lamp
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12. Rear view mirror R
13. Front brake lever
14. Throttle grip
15. Electric starter switch**
16. Electric system indicator lamp**
17. Smart phone charger**
KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
# Optional accessory will be charged extra
** Applicable for ‘i-Touch Start’ models only
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KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
CONTROL KEY
TVS XL 100 comes with a pair of identical control
keys. These keys are to operate ignition switch,
steering lock, fuel tank cap, tool box lock and seat
lock*.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has two positions:
1. ‘OFF’ position
All the electrical circuits are turned ‘OFF‘ in this
position. Engine will not start. Key can be taken
out.
2. ‘ON’ position
In this position, all the electrical circuits are ‘ON’
and the engine can be started now. Key cannot be
removed in this position.
KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
Tail lamp, day time running (DRL), brake lamp and
head lamp glows only after starting the vehicle.
If the vehicle is not started for more than
30 minutes after switching on the ignition key the
vehicle may not start with the self start. Turn OFF
the ignition key and turn it ON again to start the
vehicle using self start.**
Keep the ignition key in off position, when the
vehicle is not in use, to prevent battery drain.**
Note
Note
* Seat lock is not applicable for Comfort models
** Applicable for ‘i-Touch Start’ models only

SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY
1. Odometer
Registers and displays the total distance covered
by the vehicle in kilometers. The last digit denotes
one tenth of a kilometer.
2. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed in kilometers per hour.
3. Turn signal indicator lamp
Flashes when the ‘left’ or ‘right’ side turn signal
lamp is activated.
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4. High beam indicator lamp
Glows when the head lamp high beam is activated.
5. Electrical system indicator lamp**
Electrical system indicator lamp (ESIL) blinks while
starting the vehicle using electric starter and goes
OFF once the engine gets started.
If this indicator glows continuously even after
starting the vehicle, it indicates that there is some
problem with the vehicle’s electrical system and
the vehicle may not get start. Contact TVS Motor
Company Authorised Distributor or Dealer /
Authorised Service Centers immediately.
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KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
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Please make a note that the failure of bulbs will not
be shown by the electrical system indicator lamp
(ESIL)**.
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** Applicable for ‘i-Touch Start’ models only

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DAY TIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL)
TVS XL 100 comes with a day time running LED
lamp which glows automatically once the engine is
started and continue to glow till the engine is
turned ‘OFF’ or head lamp is switched ‘ON’.
HANDLE BAR LEFT SIDE
1. Choke lever
Pull the choke lever towards left to apply choke.
During cold start, apply the choke and start the
vehicle without opening of throttle. Once the
engine is started and running in stable RPM,
release the choke and ride the vehicle.
KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
KNOW YOUR TVS XL 100
Caution
Always use choke for starting the cold engine.
Never open the throttle fully when the choke is
applied. It may lead to flooding of engine and
difficulty in starting.
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