TATA Motors 2013 SAFARI STORME Owner's Manual & Service Book - page 103
DRIVING
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DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Ensure safe driving in several ways :
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Keep the windshield clean.
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Make sure the headlights are working
properly and the lenses are kept
clean.
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Check regularly for correct aim/
alignment.
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Maintain a speed such that you can
stop within illuminated distance of
head lamps.
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Slow down when oncoming traffic
approaches or when vehicle is close
to a curve. Dip the head lamp for
oncoming traffic during night driving.
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If visibility is greatly reduced, use the
edge line as a guide to maintain the
lane of travel. If there is no edge line,
use the centerline to guide the
vehicle.
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Use head lamp main/dip beam to alert
other road users on turns/cross roads
etc.
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Use side indicators for lane change
or turning. Put ‘ON’ hazard warning
switch in case of hazardous parking
or if your vehicle is disabled to warn
the passing traffic.
1. Headlights
Switch ‘ON’ the headlights when driving
between sunset and sunrise or any other
time when there is not enough daylight
to see a person wearing dark clothing at
a distance of 100 meters. Do not drive
with head lamp ‘ON’ during the day.
2. High Beam
High-beam headlights are stronger and
have to be used in dark areas which
require more lighting.
One can use high beam lights on any
road, even if there are streetlights. High
beam headlights are only designed
to be used when other vehicles are
not around. Always dim the high
beam headlights to low beam for on-
coming vehicles as well overtaking
vehicles.
Dim the headlights to low beam
when vehicles approach within 200
meters and while driving 200 meters
or less behind other vehicles.
3. Fog Lights
Front fog lights are designed to illuminate
the road in fog, snowfall, rainstorms, or
dust clouds. They can be identified by
the narrow pattern of light emitted, which
shines low and wide to see the road
close to vehicle in fog.
The rear fog lights help to alert the
vehicles behind.
Drivers must not use front or rear fog
lights unless driving in fog or other
hazardous weather conditions
causing reduced visibility. Switch ‘OFF’
the fog lights once visibility is clear
as they can blind other drivers.
4. Extreme Conditions
In extreme conditions, such as heavy
rain, fog etc. put the headlights to low
beam. High beam in fog will reflect the
light, making it difficult to see. In poor
visibility, turn ‘ON’ the hazard lights to
alert other vehicles on road.