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Quick Start Guide

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Dear Customer,Have a question about the main features of your new Mahindra vehicle, Find the answers quickly and easily in this Quick Start Guide, which includeshighlights from the Owner’s Manual.

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s lower glove box. We strongly encourage youto review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so that you will have a better understanding of the vehicle's features, warranties andmaintenance.Important Cautions and Warnings to help you avoid injuries, and Notices to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can alsobe found in the Owner’s Manual.For the maintenance schedule of the vehicle, refer to the Owner's Manual / Service Coupon Booklet For further assistance contact Mahindra Authorized dealer or call Toll Free help line number (1800-209-6006)

Quick Start Guide

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Table of ContentsKeys ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3Instrument Panel Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 1-4Instrument Cluster - Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 1-5Warnings and Indicators.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-6Seat Adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7Seat Belts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-8Steering Wheel Control Switches (If equipped)....................................................................................................................... 1-9Combination Switch Controls ................................................................................................................................................ 1-10Steering Wheel Adjustment (If equipped) ............................................................................................................................. 1-12Parking Brake ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-12Manual Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-13AWD selection (only for 4X4 vehicle) ................................................................................................................................... 1-13Audio Controls ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-14Heating/Air conditioning controls........................................................................................................................................... 1-17Power Window and Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) ....................................................................................................... 1-18Bonnet Opening .................................................................................................................................................................... 1-19Unlocking Tailgate in Emergency ......................................................................................................................................... 1-19Fuel Filler Lid Opening .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-20Tyre Pressure ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-20Tool Kit and Spare Wheel ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-21

My new vehicle delivery form...................................................................................................................................................... 1-23Engine Compartment - Quick Filling Guide ........................................................................................................................... 1-22

Quick Start Guide


Keys

Lock

Press to lock all doors and tailgate.

Unlock

Press to unlock all doors

Tailgate Unlock

Press to unlockthe tailgate.Tailgate will automaticallylock,if the tailgate door is not opened within 45 seconds.

Key Button Functions

LockTailgate UnlockUnlock

Key ReleasePress lock button for more than 3 sec to mute / unmute the alarm.

Mute / Unmute the Alarm

With key in ignitionswitch, press the unlock button for more than 3 sec.Press unlock button once to deactivate Panic alarm.

Panic Alarm

Press the unlock button for more than 3 sec. Press unlock button once to deactivate searchalarm.

Search Alarm

Key Release Button

Press to release thefolded key.

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Instrument Panel Controls

1. Instrument cluster

3. Steering wheel control switches*

2. Driver airbag*

5. Side vent bezel switches

- Fuel filler lid opening switch

- Intensity control switch

- Head light levelling switch4. Combination switch

6. Front utility box

7. Infotainment display*

8. Audio control panel

9. Heating/Air conditioning control panel

10. Central bezel switch bank

11. Front passenger airbag*

12. Upper glove box

13. Lower glove box

* If equipped

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6RPT

9

TA#

CLK

7BAND

4EXIT

VOLPOWERSEL

8

RDM5

EQ0

MENU

SOURCE

MUTE

LIST

INFO

MO

OFF

ECON

A/C

A/CAUTO

AWDLOCK

ESPOFF

PASSENGER

STARTASTOP

REAR

12

11

13

6

8

9

10

3

3

1

4

5

7

2

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Instrument Cluster - Overview

1. TPMS learning switch* 2. Speedometer 3. Odo and Trip meter 4. Fuel level 5. Gear information*

6. Tell tale zone 7. Tachometer 8. Engine temperature* 9. Trip switch

4

6

7

8

9

2

5

31

1

2

45

36

7

8

9

* If equipped

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Warnings and Indicators

Indicator Description

Check Engine Indicator

Charging System Warning

Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning

Water in Fuel Indicator

Parking Brake System / Brake Fluid Level Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning (If equipped)

Turn Signal Indicator

Immobilizer System Warning

Headlamp High Beam Indicator

Open Door Warning

Driver Seat Belt Reminder

OBD Indicator (Applicable for BSIV vehicles)

Glow Plug Indicator

Indicator Description

Rear Fog Lamp Indicator

Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If equipped)

SRS Airbag Warning (If equipped)

Anti-lock Brake System Warning (If equipped)

Cruise Control Indicator (If equipped)

Interactive Torque Management (ITM) Warning (If equipped)

Hill Descent Control (HDC) Warning (If equipped)

Hill Hold Control (HHC) Warning (If equipped)

ESP OFF Indicator (If equipped)

ESP Malfunction Indicator (If equipped)

Start / Stop Indicator (If equipped)

Engine Temperature Warning

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Seat AdjustmentFront Row Seats Second Row Seats

AdjustingWheel

Stop-catch release

PressUpward

Down

Head Restraint AdjustmentLumbar Support Adjustment

Lift

Lower

Forward Backward

Seat Recline & Height Adjustment

Lift Bar

Forward Backward

Pull

Seat Slide

Height Adjustment Lever

Seat Recline LeverPull

LeverPush

Pull

Stop-catch release

Press

Upward

Down

Seat Folding Passenger Exit from Third Row

Passenger Access to Third Row Head Restraint Adjustment

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Third Row Seats Seat Belts

Pull

Seat Folding

Head Restraint Adjustment

Stop-catch release

Upward

Down

Press

Press

Upward

Down

Seat Belt Height Adjuster Fastening Seat Belt

Releasing Seat Belt

PRESS

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Steering Wheel Control Switches (If equipped)

Audio control1. Mute: Press to mute the audio sound

2. Source: Press to select Radio or CD3. Volume control: Press (+) to increase the volume. Press (-) to

decrease the volume4. Phone call accept or reject / Seek

When Bluetooth function is ON, Press to accept an incoming call.Press to reject an incoming call.

When RADIO is ON, pressing of or will function as auto seek.

When CD is ON, short pressing of or will change the track andlong pressing of or will function as fast forward / rewind.

Cruise Control5. RES: Press to resume the cruising speed6. CRUISE OFF: Press to suspend / cancel the cruising speed7. SET (+ / -): Press (+) to increase the cruising speed. Press (-) to

decrease the cruising speed.

Voice Recognition8. : Press to activate voice recognition function. For detailed

operation, refer to the infotainment system manual.

RES

+CRUISE

SOURCE

+

-V

V

SET

-

OFF

RES

+

-

CRUISE SETOFF

1

3 4

5 8

6 7

2

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Combination Switch ControlsLight Controls

Rotate the switch clockwiseto the first position.

Rotate the switch clockwise to the second position.

With headlamp low beam ON,push the lever down.

Switch ON position lamps and/or headlamp and rotate the rotaryswitch in anticlockwise direction. To turn OFF, rotate the switch again in the same direction.

Switch ON position headlamps or front fog lamps and rotate the rotary switch in clockwise direction. To turn OFF, rotate the switch again in the same direction.

Front Fog Lamp (If equipped)

Move the lever all the way up or down.

Turn Signal Indicator

Rear Fog Lamp Auto Headlamp (If equipped)

Position / Parking Lamps Headlamp Low Beam Headlamp High Beam

Rotate the switch in anticlockwise direction. Auto headlamp symbol will illuminate in an infotainment screen.

Headlamp Flashing

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel.

Rotary Switch Rotary Switch

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Wiper Controls

MISTOFFINTLOW

HIGH

ON

PULL

F RONT REAR OFF

1

2

3

4

Front Wiper Control

1. Front Wiper ON - Intermittent Speed2. Front Wiper ON - Low Speed3. Front Wiper ON - High Speed4. Front wiper ON - Flick Wipe (MIST)

Front Wiper Speed Intensity Control

MISTOFFINT

LOWHIGH

ON

PULL

F RONT REAR OFF

A

Press

Front Rain Sensing & Auto Wiping (If equipped)

Press rain sensing and auto wiping button. Auto wipe indicator will illuminate on the infotainment screen.

Push the lever downward to select intermittent wiping. To vary speed, rotate the speed intensity switch.

Speed Intensity switch

MISTOFFINT

LOWHIGH

ON

PULL

F RONT REAR OFF

Rear Window Washer

To turn on the rear window washer, rotate the lever in clockwise direction to rear wiperwasher position. Once rear washer is turn ON, rear wiper will wipe 3 times.

MISTOFFINT

LOWHIGH

ON

PULL

F RONT REAR OFF

Rear Window Wiper

To turn on the rear window wiper, rotate thelever in clockwise direction to rear wiper ONposition.

MISTOFFINTLOW

HIGH

ON

PULL

F RONT REAR OFF

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Steering Wheel Adjustment (If equipped) Parking BrakeTo engage: Pull the parking brake lever upwards as firmly as possible.

To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake2. Place the gear shift lever in the N (Neutral) position

3. While pulling up the parking brake lever slightly, push the releasebutton and lower the lever completely

NOTICEDo not attempt to adjust steering wheel while vehicle is running.

Adjusting lever

Upward / Downward

Forward /Backward

Pull the release lever to unlock the steering wheel and adjust the upward / downward or forward / backward positions. After adjustment, lock the steering wheel.

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Manual TransmissionTo change gears, or when up shifting or downshifting, depress the clutchpedal fully, shift to the appropriate gear, then release the clutch slowlyand smoothly.

To select reverse gear (R), pull the reverse lock ring located below thegear shift knob.

AWD selection (only for 4X4 vehicle)AWD vehicle is equipped with Interactive Torque Management (ITM)System which intelligently transfers torque to all four wheels.

ITM system is available in two operating positions viz., AUTO mode andAWD LOCK mode.

AUTO mode: Vehicle is by default in AUTO mode. In Auto mode,whenever any slippage is detected in front wheels (slippery surfaces likeicy roads, wet surfaces, etc.) the torque is transferred to the rear wheelsby the ITM system.

'AWD LOCK' mode: To activate this mode, press AWD LOCK switchlocated on central bezel switch bank. The LED on the switch turns ON. Inthis mode fixed amount of torque is transferred to rear wheelsirrespective of driving condition. The vehicle can be operated in thismode ON road as well as OFF road.

To turn off the AWD LOCK mode press the same switch again. The LEDon the switch turns OFF.

CAUTIONShift to reverse (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shiftinginto reverse (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage yourtransmission.

R 1 3

2 4 6

5

6 - Forward gears1 - Reverse gear

ReverseLock

PASSENGER

AWDLOCK

START

STOP

ESPOFF

@

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Audio ControlsLevel 1 Audio Infotainment System (If equipped) Bezel and Button Functions

NO KEY NAME FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION

1 POWER/SELECT Power ON / OFF, Select

2 VOLUME KNOB Volume Up / Down

3 1 Programmed memory 1


5 3/FLR- Programmed memory 3/Folder down

6 4/FLR+ Programmed memory 4/Folder up



9 CLK Clock settings and toggling between 12 and 24 hrs

10 BAND Band selection

11 SEEK DOWN Previous track/fast rewind

12 SEEK UP Next track/fast forward

13 EQ Equaliser settings

14 FAV Favourite tuner memory selection

15 RPT Repeat

16 RDM Random

17 SOURCE Source selection

18 INFO Track information

19 MUTE Audio mute

20 EJECT CD eject

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Level 2 Audio Infotainment System (If equipped) Bezel and Button Functions


1 POWER/SELECT Power ON / OFF, Select

2 VOLUME KNOB Volume Up / Down

3 1 Recall or save Preset #1 / Dial #1



6 4/↵ Recall or save Preset #4/ Exit menu / Dial #4

7 5/RDM Recall or save Preset #5/ Random / Dial #5

8 6/RPT Recall or save Preset #6/ Repeat / Dial #6

9 CLK/* Clock /Dial *

10 7/BAND Interchange tuner bands (AM 1/2, FM 1/2/3) / Dial number 7

11 8/SEEK DOWN

12 9/SEEK UP Tuner seek up / Next track / Other menu associatedactivity / Dial number 9

13 O/EQ Equalizer adjust / Dial number 0

14 #TA Traffic Enable / Disable / Dial number #

15 Menu Menu options

16 List

17 SOURCE

18 INFO Show cluster details / warnings / Reject a phone call

19 MUTE Mute / Un-mute Audio Sources

20 EJECT CD eject

Tuner seek down / Previous track / Other menu associated activity / Dial number 8

Inter change Media Sources (Tuner/AUX-in/CD/USB/BTA/iPod/RAI)

Show list of tracks / folder / accept a phone call / enter phone book

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Level 3 Audio Infotainment System (If equipped) Bezel and Button Functions


1 Power ON / OFF, Select

2 Volume Up / Down

3

4 Video playback from source

5

6 Change the screen to the current source play screen

7 Audio, video, list browse up / Previous page / Phonebook browse up

Menu setting options

8 Audio, video, list browse down / Next page / Phonebook browse down

9 Tuner seek down / Previous track / Fast Rewind

10 Tuner seek up / Next track / Fast Forward

11

12

13

Equalizer adjustments

14

15 Navigation mode selector

16

17

18 Music mode selector / call rejection

19 Tuner mode selector

Mute / Un-mute Audio Sources

20 Disc eject

List browse screen

Traffic enable / disable

Infotainment will change the display to vehicleinfo screen

Home screen selector

Bluetooth phone selector / Accept a phone call / Display phone menu

VOL/POWER/SEL

VOL/POWER/SEL (Rotary)

VIDEO

TA

MENU

INFO

NAV

EQ

Now Playing

HOME

LIST

RADIO

MUTE

PHONE

MUSIC

SEEK

SEEK

EJECT

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Heating/Air conditioning controlsAutomatic Climate Control (If equipped) Manual Climate Control (If equipped)

1. Temperature control dial 2. Economy (ECON) switch 3. Air conditioning switch4. Air recirculation mode switch 5. Rear air conditioning switch6. Blower fan speed control dial

7. Rear windshield defroster switch8. Blower fan OFF switch9. AUTO mode switch

10. Fresh air mode switch11. Air distribution mode switch12. Front windshield defroster switch

ECON A/C

AUTO

REARA/C

MODE-

OFF

ECON A/C

AUTO

REARA/C

MODE+-

OFF

1

7

2 3 4 56

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ECON

AUTO

REARA/C

MODE-

OFF

ECON A/C REARA/C

*

01 2 3

4

1

7

2 3 4 56

12

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1. Temperature control dial 2. Economy (ECON) switch 3. Air conditioning switch 4. Air recirculation mode switch 5. Rear air conditioning switch6. Blower fan speed control dial

8. Face mode selector switch 9. Face and floor mode selector switch

10. Floor mode selector switch11. Floor defroster mode selector switch 12. Front windshield defroster switch

7. Rear windshield defroster switch

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Power Window and Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)

Switch Functions

5. ORVM folding switch6. Rear window lock switch 7. ORVM selector switch8. ORVM adujustment switch

1. Front left switch2. Driver side switch3. Rear left switch4. Rear right switch

1 2 3 48765

LR

Open

Close

Power window switchPull up to close the window and push down to open the window.

ORVM folding switchPress to fold or unfold ORVM.

Rear Window lock switchPress to isolate the operation of rear windows.

Press to select driver side ORVM or co-driver side ORVM.

ORVM selector switch

Press to adjust ORVM angle.ORVM adjustment switch

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Bonnet Opening Unlocking Tailgate in EmergencyIn case of electrical failure of tailgate release switch and remote key,tailgate can also be opened by using the cable from inside the vehicle.

• Unclip the warning triangle cover clips and remove the warningtriangle from the location.

• Remove the cable hook from it’s place and pull out so as to unlockthe tailgate.

Pull

Pull bonnet release lever located on the right hand side below instrument panel.

Press the bonnet locking lever and lift the bonnet. Fix the bonnet at its place using stay rod.

Cable hook

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Fuel Filler Lid Opening

Recommended Fuel:

Use high speed diesel confirming to IS 1460; 2010 specification orequivalent.

Tyre PressureProper tyre inflation pressure is essential for the safe and satisfactoryoperation of your vehicle.

Tyre pressure label is located at the bottom of B pillar near driver's door.

Press ‘info’ button to view tyre pressure information on the infotainmentdisplay.(If equipped)

Refer Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) section for detailedfunctioning and operation.

CAUTIONTighten cap until one click sound is heard.

CAUTION REMOVE SLOWLY

FUEL SPRAY MAY

CAUSE INJURY

DESIEL ONLYVENTED CAP

Close

Open

Press

To open fuel filler lid, press fuel filler lid release switch located on right handside below AC vent.

Fuel Filler Cap

SOURCE INFO MUTELISTMENU

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Tool Kit and Spare Wheel

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The tool kit is located behind the third row seat near the tail gate.Open the tailgate. Raise the tools storage area floor lid by lifiting the strap.

1. Screw Driver

3. TOW bar

4. PVC tool bag

5. Winch access tool

6. Assembly screw jack

7. Jack operating lever

8. Wheel spanner

2. D E O spanner 10mm x 12mm

Tool Kit

Spare Wheel

Warning Triangle

Spare wheel is located belowthe cargo area. It is placed firmlyin place by the winch and cablemechanism.

Unclip the warning triangle coverclips and remove the warning triangle from the location as shown in the adjacent image.

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Engine Compartment - Quick Filling Guide

NOTICERegularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please referto the Owner’s Manual for the scheduled maintenance guide.

-MIN-

-MAX-

MAX

MIN

Engine oil filer capBrake / Clutch fluid reservoir

Degassing Tank

Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstickFront windscreen washer fluid reservoir

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MY NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY FORM

Model

The following have been satisfactorily done during the delivery of new vehicle:

(Please mark X in the box if the activity is not to your satisfaction/incomplete so that we can work to improve on

Warranty policy guidelines explained

Mandatory free services maintenance explained

Switches and controls explained

Fuse box location shown

Spare wheel and jack location shown

Vehicle received with all fitments as per order

Vehicle received with jack and spanner

24-hour helpline informed

Introduction to service and service location

Vehicle documents explained

Reasonable quantity of fuel in the fuel tank

Vehicle delivered in clean and good order

_____________________

Customer Name and Signature

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MY NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY FORM

Model:___________________________________

Customer’s Name:__________________________

Signature:________________________________

DEALER’S STAMP AND SIGNATURE

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