TATA Motors Tata Indica V2 XETA LPG Owner's Manual & Service Book

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    1 ( this owner's manual is advised to be kept in the vehicle at all times ) passenger car business unit • mumbai • pune • tata indica - v2 xet xet xet xet xeta lpg a lpg a lpg a lpg a lpg owner's manual & service book.

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    2 z should any question or query exist regarding any aspect of your car, please contact the nearest tata motors dealers, who will be pleased to assist wherever possible. Z the recommended routine maintenance servicing along with any running repairs that may be required, should be entrusted to tata m...

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    3 dear customer, dear customer, dear customer, dear customer, dear customer, thank you for selecting tata indica v2 xeta lpg - an eco friendly car of your choice we welcome you to the world of advanced automotive engineering in a form especially suited to your operating conditions. Tata indica lpg i...

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    5 value added service 9 taking care of the environment 17 we request you to spend a few minutes in going through our environmental concern warranty 19 information at a glance 21 • filling station information • car dimensions introduction - lpg 23 • know your indica lpg • safety • compliance to motor...

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    6 1-800-209-6688.

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    7 congratulations on acquiring the tata indica v2 xeta lpg and welcome to the family of tata indica car owners. This owner's manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new tata indica v2 xeta lpg and to provide you with important safety information and tips f...

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    9 dear customer, it is our never ending responsibility and endeavor to ensure that our customer’s expectations are fulfilled comprehensively. To fulfill your vehicle service needs, we recommend the following : 1) extended warranty 2) anti rust / sound deadening / engine waxing treatment 3) iftex fue...

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    10 extended warranty 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 : z insures you against unforeseen break down repair bills. Z documentation is simple and h...

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    11 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 customer’s sign dealer’s sign note : z the 18 / 30 month extended warranty does not follow the 18 month manu...

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    12 iftex: triple action diesel additive : one additive, multiple benefits z for diesel cars: iftex system d z for petrol cars: iftex system g benefits: z cleans injector and fuel system. Z maintains peak engine performance. Z saves diesel / petrol and maintenance cost. Z reduces smoke and harmful em...

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    13 why are corrosion protection waxes necessary? Corrosion is caused by: water / salt water acid rain & atmospheric fallouts. Critical areas are: cavities: joints, crevices, spot welds, underbody z corrosion is the most important factor when we talk about the vehicle life. If you treat your car you ...

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    14 engine wax treatment : engine wax is a beige coloured transparent lacquer coating on the engine compartment. Z corrosion prevention for the engine compartment z neat, clean and new look to engine compartment z no effect on mpfi vehicles z engine wax can withstand upto 200 degrees temp z no need o...

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    15 vehicle exterior enrichment : why vehicles are painted? Z for corrosion protection of the metal surfaces. Z ease of application from other corrosion protection treatments. Z cheaper than other corrosion protection methods eg.Galvanizing, anodizing. Z for decoration and identification. Various env...

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    16 vehicle interior enrichment why protect your new car’s fabric interior ? Z someone will soil your vehicle's fabric carpet or seats. Z a significant detractor from your vehicle's resale value. Z a permanent stain on your vehicle's interior fabric. The enemy : drink spills - food stains - mud - ult...

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    17 taking care of the environment tata motors is committed to producing cars using environmental friendly technology. A number of features have been incorporated in our passenger cars which are specifically designed to ensure environmental compatibility throughout the life cycle of the car. We would...

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    18 environmental protection taking care of the environment ¾ as soon as you notice any leakage of oil or fuel in the car we recommend that you get it attended immediately. ¾ use only recommended brands and grades of lubricants & coolants and clean/uncontaminated fuels. ¾ get your vehicle checked for...

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    19 warranty terms and conditions we warrant each tata indica xeta lpg car and parts thereof manufactured by us to be free from defect in material and workmanship subject to the following conditions - 1. This warranty shall be for 18 months from the date of sale of the car irrespective of the distanc...

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    20 warranty terms and conditions head lamps focussing, fastener retightening, wheel balancing, tyre rotation, adjustment of valve clearance, fuel timing, ignition timing and consumables like bulbs, fuel filters & oil filters, etc. This warranty shall not apply to any damage or deterioration caused b...

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    21 important : for petrol cars fitted with catalytic converter always use only unleaded petrol with an octane rating not less than ron 87. Transaxle oil 3.3 ltrs. For recommended oil grades and change intervals, refer lubricants chart and service schedule windshield washer reservior capacity= 3.5 li...

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    22 information at a glance dimensions.

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    23 introduction - lpg ••••• introduction - lpg ••••• know your indica lpg starting the engine fuel (lpg) filling running on lpg fuel selector switch shifting the fuel mode do’s and dont’s ••••• safety in case of gas leakage fire extinguisher manual shut off knob / lever level indicator ••••• complia...

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    24 in addition to the full capacity of petrol the indica xeta now comes with lpg as additional fuel choice. What is lpg? Lpg or liquefied petroleum gas is a safe and environment friendly fuel. It is a liquid under pressure and turns into gaseous state when exposed to the atmospheric pressure. Lpg is...

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    25 know your indica lpg lpg fuel filling cap starting the engine irrespective of the position of the selector switch (petrol or lpg), your car’s engine will always starts using petrol by default and switch over to lpg later incase of lpg mode. To start, turn the ignition “on” and crank without press...

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    26 petrol mode : only red light is on lpg mode : amber light is on know your indica lpg running on lpg lpg ( amber) petrol ( red ) green fuel selector switch running on lpg a fuel selector switch is provided on the dashboard. By operating this switch you can choose your fuel option for running. The ...

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    27 know your indica lpg fuelling modes sr.No. Approximate lpg led indication on change equivalent quantity volume (litres) over switch (cos) of lpg in tank (%) 1 up to 11 litres amber below 25% 2 12 - 15 litres amber + 1 green led 25% 3 16 - 20 litres amber + 2 green led 50% 4 20+ litres amber + 3 g...

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    28 do’s • always get the car repaired/serviced at the authorised tata service center only. • never carry out any repair work on your own or from any other personnel other than from authorised tata service center. • check lpg fuel system periodically for leakages even though the safety solenoid valve...

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    29 in case of gas leakage : • do not panic. • the ecu automatically switches-off the lpg supply from the tank. • as a safety precaution, close the manual shut - off valves provided on the ‘multifunction valve’ located on the lpg tank. Ensure that the tank cover is properly fitted. • roll down all th...

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    30 manual shut off knob / lever this knob is used to shut off lpg flow & is located on the multifunction valve, on the auto lpg tank. This valve should always be in open position (as per figure), so that there is unrestricted flow of lpg to the engine. When the valve is in the closed position, lpg f...

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    31 know your indica lpg compliance to motor vehicle rules your car’s lpg tank needs to be recertified every five years as per cmvr (ais 24, 25 and 26) please ensure that it is done by a tata authorised service outlet and the new date is engraved on the plate..

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    32 know your indica lpg location of lpg system components.

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    33 before driving ••••• controls ••••• instrument panel ••••• heating, ventilation & air conditioning ••••• interiors & accessories rear view mirrors sunvisors glove box window winding power windows tray cover with coin holder plug socket rear ashtray digital clock roof mounted interior lights front...

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    34 before driving controls.

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    35 before driving controls keys : your car comes with two identical keys. With this key, you can operate 1.Door locks 2.Steering lock cum ignition switch 3.Tail gate lock 4. Glove box it is advisable to keep one of the keys in a safe place for use in case of an emergency. Do not use a locally made k...

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    36 before driving controls in case of emergency 1) the electirically operated devices (like central locking, power window) may malfunction in the event of flood/fire, due to temporary or permanent damage to the device. Excerise approriate precautions for safety of yourself and other occupants. 2) if...

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    37 before driving controls steering lock cum ignition switch : the steering column lock cum ignition switch has the following four positions and is operated with the key. 1. Lock position - the key can be inserted or taken out only in this position. When the key is removed from the switch, the steer...

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    38 before driving controls the following items are operated/powered without the key in the ignition switch : hazard warning system, stop lamps, position lamps, registration plate lamps, illumination of a.C. Control panel, odometer display (lcd) of instrument panel, roof lamp, reading lamps, engine l...

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    39 combi-switch before driving controls flick wipe spring return off flash high beam spring return dip beam (normal position) high beam wiper stalk light stalk left turn (signal self cancelling) off right turn (signal self cancelling) o f f o f f o f f o f f o f f fast wipe slow wipe push switch for...

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    40 before driving controls wiper control combi-switch lever - left wiper control combi-switch lever - left a. Wiper 'off' position b. Slow wipe c. Fast wipe d. Intermittent wipe * e. Pull up for windshield wipe (flick wipe spring return) f. Press side knob for wash * rotate selector to set delay tim...

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    41 before driving controls fog lamps : (if fitted) front and rear fog lamps can be switched on/off by operating the switch on the combi-switch. Front fog lamp : rotate the switch clockwise to switch 'on' the fornt fog lamp. Front fog lamps are operative only when the position lamps are switched 'on'...

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    42 before driving controls 3. Rear windshield wash & wipe (unlatched switch): push and hold the switch knob for the operation of the wash function on the rear windshield glass for rear visibility through glass. The function indicator lights up in green when wash function in 'on'. Along with the wash...

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    43 gearshift lever & shifting pattern : the gearshift lever is mounted on the central console between the two front seats. The gearshift pattern is shown on the gear lever knob. The reverse gear should be engaged only when the car is stationary. Wait for 5 seconds after declutching to ensure smooth ...

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    44 instrument panel before driving instrument panel engine rpm meter speedometer fuel gauge temperature gauge indicators* lcd set knob mode selector knob * all indicators may not be provided on some clusters..

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    45 before driving instrument panel hazard warning switch hazard warning switch hazard warning switch hazard warning switch hazard warning switch turn signal and hazard warning i) turn signal : turn signal lamps can be operated only when the ignition supply is 'on by using the turn indicator switch o...

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    46 before driving indicators parking brake indicator cum low brake fluid warning light when the ignition key is turned to the 'ign' position, the symbols light up for the following : i) when the parking brake is applied, and/or ii) when the brake fluid level in the container is low. Else the indicat...

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    47 position lamp indicator : symbol lights up when the position lamps are switched 'on'. Illumination lamps for ac, hvac or ventilation panel and switch illumination lamps comes 'on', when the position lamps are 'on'. Position lamps can be used as parking lamps. Instrument cluster illumination turns...

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    48 battery charging indicator : symbol lights up when the 'ign' is turned 'on' and should go 'off' after the engine starts. If it remains 'on' while the engine is running, it indicates that the battery is not being charged. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and get the problem attended...

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    49 speedometer, main odometer and tripmeter (on lcd) : the speedometer indicates the car speed in km/hr. The odometer records the total distance the car has been driven. The tripmeter can be used to measure the distance travelled on each trip or between fuel fillings. Keep track of the odometer read...

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    50 before driving gauges intensity level indicator over speed warning indicator the 'set' knob is used to control the chosen function. Pressing the knob for a few seconds resets the chosen tripmeter and varies the intensity level of instrument panel illumination. The panel illumination intensity var...

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    51 rpm meter : the meter indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) change gears at appropriate engine rpm and car speed to get optimum fuel economy. The permitted engine rpm upper limit is the start of red zone on the dial. If rpm meter does not indicate during initial cold starting, ge...

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    52 before driving audio warning fuel gauge : the fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. Refill the fuel tank at the earliest, when the needle touches the red band (indicating reserve capacity has been reached.), a visual warning indication (amber coloured) comes 'on' indicating...

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    53 before driving audio warning / tail lamps lamps 'on' reminder (if installed) an audio warning (beeper) is provided to inform the driver that the headlamps/position lamps are left 'on'. This comes 'on' when the driver removes the key and opens the door. Switch 'off' the lamps, before leaving the c...

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    54 before driving heating, ventilation & air conditioning air flow pattern towards windscreen (defrost) towards foot board central air vents side air vents towards foot board.

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    55 before driving heating, ventilation & air conditioning heating, ventilation & air conditioning (if installed) a. Temperature control knob : the air temperature in the car can be controlled by operating the temperature control knob (a) at the left hand side of the control panel.The temperature can...

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    56 before driving heating, ventilation & air conditioning c. Air direction control knob : the air flow can be changed by turning the switch (c) to the desired direction. Towards face towards face and feet towards feet towards feet and windshield (recommended for clearing fogging on windshield) air d...

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    57 e. Air circulation switch : • in hvac version to put air circulation mode in recirculation, press switch 'e'. The indicator lamp will show air circulation is in recirculation. To put vehicle in fresh mode release switch 'e'. Indicator lamp will be 'off'. • in a.C. Version, air circulation mode ca...

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    58 to achieve quick cooling effect, open the windows briefly while you operate the air conditioner, with air circulation switch is in fresh mode, fan at higher speed and air direction towards 'face'. All vents to be opened completely. Once temperature inside has come down sufficiently, close the win...

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    59 quick heating : all settings as explained before except air circulation switch to recirculation. Once vehicle is heated, switch back to fresh mode. Ventilator : the air flow can be adjusted continuously with the rotary control knob at the vents on the dash board. The air vents can be adjusted upw...

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    60 rear view mirrors door mirrors : driver side only (alternate) both sides (if fitted) the rear view mirror is fitted on the door from the outside and can be adjusted by the lever provided inside the door. In some versions the mirrors are provided on both the doors. Inner rear view mirror : plain m...

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    61 when not in use keep the sunvisors in their stowed position otherwise they may block the driver's vision. Glove box : the glove box is located on the dash board in front of the co- driver's seat. The glove box can be locked with the ignition key. Cup holders are provided on the inner face of glov...

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    62 before driving interiors and accessories power windows : (if installed) four seperate knobs are provided on the switch to operate the four door window glasses individually and electrically. To open the door window glass, push the respective knob down. To close the door window glass, pull the resp...

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    63 before driving interiors and accessories power socket (deluxe version) power socket : (if provided) power socket is provided on the floor console behind the gear shift lever (for standard versions). A plug socket is provided on central facia (for deluxe versions). This can be used for connecting ...

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    64 before driving interiors and accessories h m z rear ash tray rear ash tray rear ash tray rear ash tray rear ash tray rear ash tray : (if fitted) ash trays are provided on both rear doors for the occupants at the rear. To open the rear ash tray press the lid, it will rotate outward. To remove the ...

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    65 before driving interiors and accessories roof mounted interior light & reading lamps : interior roof light and reading lamps with inbuilt switches are provided on the roof near the rear view mirror. The central rectangular toggle switch (1) has three positions : z when the central rectangular tog...

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    66 front seats and seat adjustments : front seats : both the driver and co-driver seats are of bucket type to provide maximum riding comfort. Moving the seats forward and backward : to adjust the seat position, lift the lever under the seat cushion front, then move the seat to the desired position a...

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    67 head-rest : (adjustable on the front seat & fixed on the rear seat) head-rests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of accidents. For best protection, adjust the top of the headrest, so that it is in level with one's ears. To adjust the head-rest pull / push it to the des...

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    68 somersaulted position lugguage space before somersault operation lugguage space after somersault operation before driving interiors and accessories.

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    69 before driving interiors and accessories seat belt seat belts have been provided on the front seats (with micro swtich on driver's side for the deluxe model) always wear seat belts, while driving. Seat belt adjustment : 1. Pull the tongue across your body and insert it into the buckle. 2. Check a...

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    70 11. The belts if required should be repaired, by authorised personnel only. 12.The belts should not be disassembled, if required, authorised personnel only should carry out disassembly and assembly. Do not wear your seat belt over hard or breakable objects in pockets or on your clothing. If an ac...

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    71 before driving interiors and accessories fuel flap opening : the fuel flap is located on the left rear side of the car. The fuel flap can be opened by pulling the opening lever located near the tailgate opening lever and can be locked by simply closing the flap. Music system : a provision has bee...

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    72 load area lamp (if installed) a lamp is fitted in the luggage compartment to illuminate the luggage area, when required. To operate this lamp, a simple on/off switch is provided along with this lamp. For the lamp to come 'on' with the opening of tailgate, the switch should be in 'on' position. Lo...

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    73 before driving interiors and accessories 2 22 22 0 00 00 1 11 11 3 33 33 headlamp leveling switch (if installed) : a motorised headlamp leveling arrangement with the setting knob at the dash board is provided on the lh side of steering column. As and when required, head lamp leveling, setting is ...

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    75 starting & driving • opening & closing the bonnet • check list • fuel level • engine oil level • engine coolant level • brake fluid level starting & stopping • starting the engine • stopping the engine preparing to drive • preparing to drive • running in instructions • gear shifting fuel economy ...

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    76 opening & closing the bonnet opening : 1. Ensure that the car is in neutral gear with the parking brake applied. 2. Pull the bonnet release lever located under the right hand corner of the dash board. The bonnet will pop up slightly. 3. Raise the bonnet slightly and with your finger lift the seco...

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    77 check adjust ensure 1. Tyre pressure 1. Front seat 1. Bonnet is fully closed 2. Coolant level 2. Rear view mirrors 2. All doors are properly closed 3. Engine oil level 3. Seat belts are fastened 4. Brake fluid level 4. All switches & lamps are 5. Water in windshield washer reservoir working 6. Po...

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    78 fuel level : check fuel level on the gauge in the instrument panel. If the pointer is in the red zone and/or visual low fuel level warning indicator (amber colour led) glows. , please ensure fuel filling at the earliest. Avoid driving with fuel at minimum level. Engine oil level : 1. Open the bon...

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    79 engine coolant level : the coolant level is visible through the translucent reservoir. It should be between max. & min. Marks. If it seems less, add premixed coolant into the auxiliary tank upto the max. Mark. Put the cap back properly. Never remove the filler cap when the engine is hot. Use only...

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    80 starting & driving starting & stopping starting the engine before starting the engine : • apply the parking brake fully. • ensure that the gear lever is in neutral position. Starting the engine : • press the clutch pedal & turn the ignition key to 'ign' position. Ensure the "check engine" lamp is...

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    81 • crank the engine. If the engine starts, car may be driven to nearest authorised service outlet, even though "check engine" lamp is indicating a malfunction. • in the above condition engine may stall if the accelerator pedal is released back to idle position. • if engine stalls, repeat the above...

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    82 starting & driving preparing to drive preparing to drive : the following checks and adjustments should be carried out before you start driving the car. • ensure that the windshield, all mirrors, windows and outside lights are clean. Check & adjust rear view mirrors. • ensure that the windshield w...

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    83 gear shifting : all forward gears being synchronised, provide for easy and effortless gear shifting. Always remember to press the clutch pedal fully while shifting the gears and also to release the clutch pedal gently. Avoid sudden clutching i.E. Abrupt release of depressed clutch pedal. Do not s...

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    84 instructions to improve fuel economy : your car's fuel economy is mainly dependent on your style of driving. To operate your car as economically as possible, use the following driving suggestions. Avoid excessive idling : stop the engine and start it again, if you have to wait for more than a min...

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    85 st st st st star ar ar ar arting & driving ting & driving ting & driving ting & driving ting & driving fuel economy fuel economy fuel economy fuel economy fuel economy tips related to fuel system maintenance : basically, the fuel system of the vehicle consists of the following main components : 1...

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    86 starting & driving driving in adverse conditions driving through water : • never venture to drive through water when it flows above the stone guard or above the tyre centre line. • the engine may get seriously damaged if attempts are made to cross through deep water. • if at all the situation dem...

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    87 driving on a rainy day : • check wiper blades for proper functioning. • check brakes, steering and windows. • check tyres for wear and tyre pressure. Worn out tyres are unsafe on wet roads. • avoid harsh braking and sharp turns. It may cause loss of steering control and lead to the car skidding. ...

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    88 starting & driving driving in adverse conditions towing the vehicle : • for towing a car, the best way is to use a wrecker. • alternatively use a rigid tow bar. • avoid using a flexible cable or rope as your car may crash into the car towing your car when it stops suddenly. • switch ‘on’ the haza...

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    89 driving safety seat-belt seat-belts are life saving equipment and their use reduces the chance of injury and severity of injury in case of an accident. It is strongly recommended that all the car occupants should always wear the seat-belt, while car is in motion. Influence of alcohol avoid drivin...

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    90 side indicators / hazard warning ensure that all side indicators/hazard warning lights are always in working condition and they are used when required. Horn ensure the horn is working properly. Horn provides safety to other road users by alerting your presence. Brakes ensure the brakes are in wor...

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    91 maintenance points z engine compartment z engine compartment lamp z windshield washer z air filter z engine cooling system z engine oil and oil filter z belt tension z fuel system z transaxle oil z cluth & clutch adjustment z brake & brake adjustment z power steering z battery z catalytic convert...

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    92 maintenance points engine compartment engine compartment - indica lpg 1 window washer fluid container 2 engine coolant tank 3 brake fluid container 4 engine oil filling cap 5 lpg regulator 6 lpg fuel filter 7 lpg - ecu 8 main ecu 9 battery 10 air filter 11 dip stick 12 power sterring fluid contai...

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    93 maintenance & car care engine compartment lamp & windshield washer engine compartment lamp : (if fitted) engine compartment lamp is provided to illuminate the engine compartment. A push - pull type switch is provided to operate the lamp. Do not forget to switch 'off' the engine compartment lamp b...

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    94 air filter : the air filter element should be periodically cleaned. Replace the air filter element with a new one, if necessary. Always use a genuine air filter element. The air filter is located on the lh side of the engine compartment. Replacement of air filter element : a) remove the cover of ...

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    95 engine cooling system : if engine overheating occurs, there could be a fault in the cooling system which may be due to : 1. Insufficient coolant in the cooling system or dirt/scales having accumulated inside the cooling water passages especially in the radiator core. 2. Choking or damage of radia...

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    96 replacing engine coolant : the cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with new coolant at specified intervals 1. Touch the engine and radiator only after ensuring that they are cold. 2. Remove the auxiliary tank cap. 3. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. 4. Rem...

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    97 changing of engine oil and oil filter : change the oil and oil filter cartridge at specified intervals (engine oil and oil filter cartridge may be changed earlier if the car is operating in sandy/dusty conditions). Changing of oil and oil filter requires access from underneath the body. The car s...

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    98 maintenance & car care engine belt tension belt tension : check the condition of belts on the engine. Examine the edges of the belt for cracks or fraying. Check the tension of the belt by pushing on it with your thumb midway between the pulleys for the alternator belt, power steering pump belt an...

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    99 changing fuel filter element : the fuel filter is transparent and located near the fuel tank (under the body). Inspect and replace the fuel filter at specified intervals. Replace the fuel filter if dirt is observed in it. The fuel filter should be replaced at any authorised service outlet as the ...

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    100 petrol fuel filling : the fuel filler cap is located on the left rear side of the car. The fuel filler lid can be unlocked by pulling the opening lever located on the out-board side of the driver's seat and locked by simply closing the lid. Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel may be unde...

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    101 lpg fuel filling cap lpg filling : lpg filler valve is located at the rear on the right hand body side of your car. Lpg filling will stop automatically once the lpg tank is filled to 80% of its capacity. The lpg cylinder capacity of your car is 31 litres. If the lpg is filled after service / rep...

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    102 transaxle oil : checking of oil level : 1. Clean the oil level plug and the surrounding area. 2. Remove the oil level plug and check whether oil is dripping out. The oil level must not be below the filler plug. Add oil to bring it to the required level. 3. Tighten the oil level plug to 3 - 4 mkg...

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    103 maintenance & car care clutch & brakes clutch : your car is provided with a single plate dry friction diaphragm type, pre-loaded release bearing clutch which is mechanically actuated by a cable connecting the clutch pedal & the clutch release lever. There is no free play in the system and hence ...

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    104 maintenance & car care clutch & brakes front wheel bleeding nipple rear wheel note : vacuum assistance : the hydraulic brake system of your car is assisted by a vacuum booster which reduced the effort of driver during braking. In the unlikely event of disruption in supply of vacuum to the booste...

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    105 9. Tighten bleed screw and remove tube. 10. Replace dust cap on bleed screw. 11. Repeat same procedure on rear right, front right and then rear left. 12. If bleeding continues without success it means air is being drawn in past the bleed screw threads. 13. Close bleed screw at the end of each do...

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    106 brake light switch 4. Adjust brake light switch, gap of 3 mm to be maintained as shown in the fig. After loosening the lock nut on the switch. Tighten the nut after adjustment. This should be done with brake pedal in complete released condition. Do not apply tightening force over the switch body...

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    107 maintenance & car care brake fluid & power steering brake fluid : check the level of brake fluid in the brake fluid container. It should be between the min. And max. Marks. If not, then add brake fluid. Clean the area surrounding the cap before opening the cap. Always use fresh brake fluid and t...

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    108 maintenance & car care power steering procedure for oil filling and bleeding of power steering (ensure that the power steering fluid reservoir is clean before starting any work) 1. Fill the reservoir till it is nearly full, when the system is newly installed otherwise fill up to 'max' mark on re...

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    109 6. Once the system is bled properly and free from foaming, there should not be any appreciable change in the oil level in the reservoir, when the engine is started or stopped repeatedly. 7. Now the car is ready to be driven. Final oil level should be upto 'max' mark of reservoir. Do not allow fl...

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    110 maintenance & car care battery use a proper wrench to loosen and remove cables from the terminals. Always disconnect the negative (-ve) cable first and reconnect it last. Clean the battery terminals with a terminal cleaning tool or wire brush. Reconnect and tighten the cables, coat the terminals...

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    111 maintenance & car care battery connect leads in the order as shown in the sketch : • do not connect the lead to the negative terminal of the discharged battery. • the connection of the -ve lead point should be as far away from the discharged battery as possible and close to the starter motor on ...

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    112 maintenance & car care catalytic converter catalytic converter : the catalytic converter is fitted on your car to reduce exhaust pollution. The catalytic converter will quickly heat up after starting to ensure that it operates correctly during the warm up phase of the engine. On a car with a cat...

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    113 maintenance & car care spark plug Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç parking warning : avoid parking the vehicle over inflammable materials, such as dry leaves, grass, etc., as the exhaust system is hot enough to initiate "fire". Spark plug (petrol engine) : spark plug - champion / mico* spark plug no. - c9yc / fr 6 dc ...

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    114 maintenance & car care carbon canister carbon canister as petrol evaporates in the fuel tank, hydrocarbons are discharged into the atmosphere. The carbon canister stores these hydrocarbons from the fuel tank. Air drawn through the carbon canister into the engine should be controlled to maintain ...

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    115 wheels & tyres : always use only the recommended size of wheel rims & tyres. Use of non-recommended rims and tyres may have an adverse effect on car safety and furthermore could infringe on car regulations. Spare wheel location : your car’s spare wheel is mounted as shown in figure on a cross me...

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    116 jack removal procedure : your car’s jack is located behind the spare wheel and is mounted on the floor. You can have access to the jack once the spare wheel is removed. To remove the jack, first unscrew the hook end. While refitting, position the jack below the support rod & screw the jack till ...

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    117 maintenance & car care wheels & tyres note : the jack should never be supported on any of the body sheet metal components. This can cause damage to the body. Do not apply oil on the wheel pins. Wipe off the oil if present. • the jack should be placed below the body sill behind the front wheel ty...

  • Page 118

    118 tyres : check for inflation and condition of your car tyres periodically. Inflation : check the pressure in the tyres when they are cold. Refer to the tyre information label fitted on the driver side doorpost for correct cold tyre pressure. Recommended tyre pressures : (with cold tyres) refer pa...

  • Page 119

    119 maintenance & car care wheels & tyres you should look for : • bumps or bulges in the tread or the side of the tyre. Replace the tyre if you find either of these conditions. • cuts, splits or cracks in the side of the tyre. Replace the tyre if you notice this on the fabric or cord. • excessive tr...

  • Page 120

    120 your car’s lpg system is protected against short circuit / overload by a fuse (15 a) fitted in the fuse box that is located behind the dash board on the right hand side. To replace a blown fuse : 1. Open fuse box cover. 2. Identify blown fuse from its melted wire. 3. Remove the blown fuse & repl...

  • Page 121

    121 maintenance & car care fuse & it’s location.

  • Page 122

    122 1 11 11 2 22 22 3 33 33 1. Engine compartment. 2. Cabin compartment under dashboard. 3. Cabin compartment under driver's seat (if installed). Location of fuse box & relays fuses & relays : the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect the wiring from accidental short circuit or susta...

  • Page 123

    123 head lamps : the head lamps are provided with halogen lamps of h4 type with double filament for providing straight ahead illumination of the road for long distance or a dip beam which illuminates the road immediately ahead for short distance visibility. Use dip beam to avoid inconvenience / blin...

  • Page 124

    124 replace the bulb with a new one of the same type with right orientation in the holder. • lock the clip, fit the rubber cap and fix the connector. • switch 'on' the head lamps and check the lighting. Do not clean or touch the head lamp reflector as it will damage the mirror finish of the surface....

  • Page 125

    125 maintenance & car care car care of the finish coat. Polish your car if the finish does not regain its original shine after using wax. Cleaning of carpets : vacuum clean the carpet regularly to remove dirt. Dirt will make the carpet wear out faster. Periodically shampoo the carpet to keep it look...

  • Page 126

    126 maintenance & car care car care cleaning of windows, front & rear glass : clean the windows inside and outside with commercially available glass cleaners. This will remove the haze that builds up on the inside of windows. Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and plastic surfaces. ...

  • Page 127

    127 following guidelines will help you to better protect your car from corrosion proper cleaning : in order to protect your car from corrosion it is recommended that you wash your car thoroughly and frequently in case : 1. There is an heavy accumulation of dirt and mud especially on the underbody. 2...

  • Page 128

    128 maintenance & car care car care waxing : waxing and polishing is recommended to maintain the gloss and wet-look appearance of your paint finish. 1. Use a good quality polish and wax for your car. 2. Re-wax your car when the water does not slip off the surface and collects over the surface in pat...

  • Page 129

    129 ••••• engine ••••• clutch ••••• transaxle ••••• brakes ••••• steering system ••••• electrical ••••• suspension emergency service tips.

  • Page 130

    130 emergency service tips engine these tips are given for your guidance. These preliminary jobs are to be carried out in an emergency. In normal cases the problems should be attended to in an authorised service outlet by following the repair procedures given in the workshop manual. Sr. No. Problem ...

  • Page 131

    131 sr. No. Problem observed probable cause action to be taken 3. Poor pickup accelerator cable loose • get it adjusted correctly air in the fuel system • remove the air clogged fuel filter • clean / replace the element clogged air filter • clean / replace the element clutch slipping/out of adjustme...

  • Page 132

    132 emergency service tips engine, clutch & transaxle sr. No. Problem observed probable cause action to be taken 9. Check engine lamp continues some faults are detected by the • get the vehicle checked and to glow, even after start fuel injection & ignition system rectified at authorised workshop cl...

  • Page 133

    133 sr. No. Problem observed probable cause action to be taken damaged clutch pressure plate • replace clutch cover/disc worn synchrocones • replace worn dog teeth on sleeve or gear • replace sleeve or gear distorted shift shaft/linkages • replace 3. Noise inadequate or insufficient lubricant • repl...

  • Page 134

    134 sr. No. Problem observed probable cause action to be taken one side brake pipe clogged • get the brake line cleaned defective tandem master cylinder • rectify/replace tandem master cylinder 3. Brake squeal defective brake lining • replace glazed lining • clean or replace lining loose rivets. • i...

  • Page 135

    135 emergency service tips electrical/suspension sr. No. Problem observed probable cause action to be taken electrical 1. Battery charge & engine oil battery terminal loose or • check connections pressure lamp in cluster not disconnected operating when key is in 'ign' battery completely dead • get t...

  • Page 136

    136 emergency service tips suspension sr. No. Problem observed probable cause action to be taken wobbly wheel or tyre • replace wheel or tyre defective tyre • replace tyre hub play not proper • adjust hub play brake grabbing • check and rectify excessive braking • modify driving habit 2. Abnormal no...

  • Page 137

    137 ••••• aggregate numbers ••••• fuel, coolants & lubricants ••••• technical specifications ••••• service schedule ••••• car record sheet important inforamtion.

  • Page 138

    138 location of aggregate numbers important information aggregate numbers chassis number plate engine number chassis number plate transaxle number.

  • Page 139

    139 important information fuel, coolants & lubricants filler neck for unleaded petrol version small dia. Filler hole vehicles with catalytic converter : unleaded regular grade petrol conforming to is 2796-1994/ din 51607 (or equivalent) and ron not less than 87 is recommended to be used as fuel. Do ...

  • Page 140

    140 brand names : as per chart given in the manual. Transaxle : use recommended brand of ep 80 gear oil. Grease for axle bearings : lithium base grease ipol iplex lc grease 2 brake fluid : is8654/dot 3 power steering : atf type a, suffix a coolants : presence of dirt in the coolant chokes up passage...

  • Page 141

    141 important information fuel, lubricants & coolants please use only genuine engine oils, coolants, lubricants, anti rust & sound deadening coats, windscreen sealant, adhesives & fuel additives branded by tata motors for optimum performance of your tata indica lpg... Item company brand qty engine o...

  • Page 142

    142 2. Clutch type : single plate dry friction diaphragm type outside diameter : 190 mm of clutch lining friction area : 285 sq.Cm. 3. Transaxle : front wheel drive through constant velocity joints. Model : ta65-5 / 4.06 with overdrive type : synchromesh on all forward gears. Sliding mesh for revers...

  • Page 143

    143 gear shift : floor mounted with international "h" pattern, with fifth and reverse inline. With interlock to prevent accidental engagement from 5th to reverse 4. Rear axle : non driven axle independently suspended 5. Suspension front : independent, lower wishbone, mcpherson strut type. Rear : ind...

  • Page 144

    144 12. Performance (kmph) max. Speed at rated : 140 (petrol mode) gvw 135 (lpg mode) 13. Main chassis dimensions as per iso:612 in mm (nominal) tolerances as per intereurope stvzo wheel base : 2400 track front : 1400 track rear : 1380 front overhang : 785 rear overhang : 490 overall length : 3675 m...

  • Page 145

    145 14. Weight (kg) (tolerance as per eec 92/21) complete vehicle for gl 1045 kerb weight as per for gle 1060 iso : 1176 (with for gls 1065 sparewheel and tools ) for glg/glx 1070 gross vwhicle weight for gl 1445 for gle 1460 for gls 1465 for glg/glx 1470 pay load for all 400 15. Passenger capacity ...

  • Page 146

    146 important information service schedule service instructions the tata indica has been manufactured to give you economical and trouble free performance. To achieve this please follow the instructions as stated. Your car is entitled to four free services (labour only). The free service coupons are ...

  • Page 147

    147 important information service schedule sr. No. Operation frequency in km general 1. Wash the vehicle & clean condenser fins every service z z z z z z z z z z z 2. Check & top up fluids (if required) : transaxle oil, coolant, brake fluid, every service z z z z z z z z z z z battery electolyte, wi...

  • Page 148

    148 important information service schedule sr. No. Operation frequency in km engine ( petrol system) 1. Clean air filter element ( more frequently for vehicle operating as taxi ) 10000 z z z z z z z z z z 2. Change engine oil and oil filter ( 10000 km or 12 months whichever is earlier) 10000 z z z z...

  • Page 149

    149 important information service schedule sr. No. Operation frequency in km electrical 1. Check specific gravity of battery electrolyte (10000 kmor every 6 months) 10000 z z z z z z z z z z 2. Check headlamp focussing 30000 z z z a.C. System 1. Check air-conditioning / hvac system for satisfactory ...

  • Page 150

    150 important information service schedule fuel filled fuel consumption remarks / complaints km. Reading date.

  • Page 151

    151 important information service schedule fuel filled fuel consumption remarks / complaints km. Reading date.

  • Page 152

    152 important information record of services performed * labour free, material chargeable * labour free, material chargeable * labour free, material chargeable * labour free, material chargeable * labour free, material chargeable recommended date odometer repair servicing service reading order deale...

  • Page 153

    153 record of warranty repairs carried out chassis no._____________________ repair order no. Particulars of repair servicing dealer's signature & stamp odometer reading (km) date.

  • Page 154

    154 record of warranty repairs carried out chassis no._____________________ repair order no. Particulars of repair servicing dealer's signature & stamp odometer reading (km) date.

  • Page 155

    155 list of lpg filling station.

  • Page 156

    156 6. Hindustan petroleum corporation ltd. (hpcl)dealer: kamal lubesmidc, butibori, nagpur 7. Vanaz engineers limited.Dealer: transwell automall plot no. 35 a, babulban, old bagadganj road, nagpur - 440 008 phone: 0712-2708439 / 3268439 / 9823011639 8. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl)dealer: garg...

  • Page 157

    157 18. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl) auro petroleum305, sion trombay road, nr diamond garden, chembur, mumbai- 400 071 phone: 022-25575337 19. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl) famous autoswami vivekanand road, kapadia baug, plot no.1, survey no. 7, borivli (w), mumbai- 400 092 ph...

  • Page 158

    158 yavatmal 38. Reliance industries ltd. (ril), 54/1, pobaru layout, pandharawada road, yavatmal phone: 07232-329365 nasik 39. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl) cidco taj 40. Reliance industries ltd. (ril) nasik-vi survey no. 207/6c/7, plot no. 6+7a, at v i l l a g e - m h a s r u l , ta l u...

  • Page 159

    159 60. Hindustan petroleum corporation ltd. (hpcl)subham auto, plot no. 8, sector -4a,koperkhairane, navi mumbai phone: 022-27552175 / 56161285 61. Hindustan petroleum corporation ltd. (hpcl)shree om sai auto care station, p/130, ttc, midc village-digha, navi mumbai- 400 708 phone: 022-25401998 / 2...

  • Page 160

    160 ahmedabad 79. Indian oil corporation ltd.(iocl) dhanalxmi petroleumnear sanghvi high school, vijaynagar phone: 079-27456878 80. Hindustan petroleum corporation ltd.(hpcl) hp auto care centre, t & e station, bodakdev, near satyagrah chhavani, bodakdev, ahmedabad 81. Reliance industries ltd.(ril) ...

  • Page 161

    161 ankleshwar 101. Reliance industries ltd. (ril)gujarat cable company compound, old nh 8, ankleshwar phone: 02646-320777 surendranagar 102. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl) servo point, 105 a, gidc, wadhwan city phone: 02752-241140 rajkot 103. Vanaz engineers limited.Vachhraj petroleum, plot no....

  • Page 162

    162 sabarkhantha 119. Vanaz engineers limited.Tirupati petroleum, ambiliyar, ahemdabad state highway, bayad, dist - sabarkantha phone: 91-9426013692 / 9825590436 120. Vanaz engineers limited. Patang auto lpg pump, plot no. 140/3, sapawada tal idar, dist. Sabarkantha phone: 02778-253105 / 9427687075 ...

  • Page 163

    163 nileshwar 140. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl) ngm prabhu, nh-17, nileshwar phone: 0467-2280636 / 9447090636 perumthuruthy 141. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl) j & j auto fuelsmc road, perumthuruthy, p.O. Thiruvalla, dist. Pathanmthitta phone: 0469-2645850 / 9847031646 harippad 142. Auto g...

  • Page 164

    164 cherthala 163. Auto gas energy india ltd. Kumaragom road, cherthala. Thriprayar 164. Auto gas energy india ltd. Thrissur road, thriprayar nilambur 165. Auto gas energy india ltd.Cng road oachira 166. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl) paranrdhmam petroleum oachira phone: 0476-2690757 / 944720691...

  • Page 165

    165 chennai 186. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl)coco mkb nagar kasturi agenciesunit ii, plot no.3 74, west avenue, mkb nagar, vyasarpadi, chennai- 600 039 phone: 25517444 / 25513536 187. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl)ds rajammal agencies, 10,11, 12 manall road, korukkupet phone: 0...

  • Page 166

    166 204. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl)sridevi enterprises, 639, mth road, avadi, phone: 044-26380585 205. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl)mcloa24 b, anna salai, saidapet phone: 044-22353599 206. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl)shanmuga sundaram219,gst road,tambaram sanitor...

  • Page 167

    167 shimoga 233. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl) bhargavi motor fuels sagar road, shimoga-577 204 phone: 250888 / 250999 / 9844090888 puttur 234. Elf gas india ltd.Puttur petroproducts nehru nagar, puttur - 574 203 phone: 08251-236105 / 236106 bangalore 235. Elf gas india ltd.Dars automobiles, ve...

  • Page 168

    168 258 bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl)coco bp-6, no. 17, ward no. 76, richmond town, hosur road phone: 25572499 / 9 / 845542989 259. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd.(bpcl)gokula service station, old madras road, doorvaninagar phone: 080-28510402 / 28511172 260. Indian oil corporation ltd ...

  • Page 169

    169 290. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl),queens road s/stn.Near vasant vihar bus depot, outer ring road phone: 011-26146202 291. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl) khyber service station.Opp.Gurudwara, moti bagh, outer ring road phone: 011-24677937 / 981152225 292. Indian oil corporation ltd. (io...

  • Page 170

    170 305. Company: bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl) kishan service station, s.No. 385, d.No. 41-1/abc, moulali village, malkajgiri mandal, rangareddy dist. Phone: 27140570 / 9393033694 306. Bharat petroleum corporation ltd. (bpcl) vamsi fuel point, near bapu ghat, lungar house, hyderabad phon...

  • Page 171

    171 vijayanagram 325. Hindustan petroleum corporation ltd. (hpcl m.Eashwar rao hpcl dealer, nh- 5, maharajulapeta, rajapulova post, dist. Vijayanagram phone: 9989922799 warangal 326. Vanaz engineers limited.Sri vankata sai enterprises, survey no. 176/1, hunter road, shayampeth, opp. Citizen club, wa...

  • Page 172

    172 351. Vanaz engineers limited, agrawal auto lpg services, p.H.No.- 8, nh-84 & 85, mouza parasada, po 23, dist. Bilaspur, khapari, durg phone: 0788-5013261 / 9229522200 jabalpur 352. Vanaz engineers limited, sanmitra auto lpg services, village khasra no 77/1, set no 360/230, tilwara ghat, dist jab...

  • Page 173

    173 list of lpg filling stations 377. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl) shahid j p yadav, subhash nagar phone: 0141-2280971 378. Indian oil corporation ltd (iocl)shahid bhagwan singh filling station, heera path, sector 6, masarovar, jaipur phone: 0141-2783754 379. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl)...

  • Page 174

    174 list of lpg filling stations kota 384. Reliance industries ltd. (ril), jhalwar road, before anantpur circle, kota - 324 005 phone: 0744-6451289 385. Indian oil corporation ltd. (iocl) modern auto traders, aerodrome circle. Phone: 0744-2361739 / 9829036739.