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

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    Tata indica - v2 (mpfi) (li, lei, lsi, lgi & lxi) owner's manual & service book passenger car business unit mumbai pune ( this owner's manual is advised to be kept in the vehicle, at all times).

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    2 l 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. L 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 indica customer, we are privileged to have you choose the tata indica v2 car. The car comes backed by the trusted tata brand and is part of the stable of offerings from tata motors in the passenger car range. We would want you to be acquainted with the details in this user's manual, which wil...

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  • Page 5: Contents

    5 introduction 7 taking care of the environment 8 we request you to spend a few minutes in going through our environmental concern warranty 10 information at a glance 12 • filling station information • car dimensions before driving 15 • controls • instrument panel • heating, ventilation & air condit...

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    6 1800 209 6688.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    7 congratulations on acquiring the tata indica v2 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 and to provide you with important safety information and tips for effective drivi...

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    8 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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    9 environmental protection taking care of the environment Ø as soon as you notice any leakage of oil or fuel in the car we recommend that you get it attended immediately. Ø use only recommended brands and grades of lubricants & coolants and clean/uncontaminated fuels. Ø get your vehicle checked for ...

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    10 warranty terms and conditions we warrant each tata indica 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 distance covered...

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    11 warranty terms and conditions 10. Any claim arising from this warranty shall be recognised only if it is notified in writing to us or to our authorised dealer without any delay soon after such defects as covered and ascertained under this warranty. 11. This warranty shall stand terminated if the ...

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    12 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 = 3.5 litres (fo...

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    13 information at a glance dimensions 1485 mm unladen 3675 mm note : co-driver's side rear view mirrors for deluxe lgi version only 2400 mm 785 mm 490 mm 1665 mm 1400 mm 1380 mm.

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  • Page 15: Before Driving

    15 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 seat & seat adj...

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    16 before driving controls controls air vent power window switch pack digital clock gear shift lever parking brake accessory switches instrument panel heating, ventilation & a.C. Controls coin box horn pad plug socket (if fitted) headlamp leveling switches.

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    17 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 m...

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    18 childproof lock : both the rear doors of the car are provided with childproof locks. Push the lock lever located on the vertical face near the rear lock downward before closing the door. The door which has been locked can no longer be opened from inside. It can be opened only from the outside. De...

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    19 before driving controls 3. 'ign' position - this is for switching 'on' the power supply to the following items : • blower & a/c (hvac) • engine cooling fan • horn • plug socket • power window (if fitted) • head lamp leveling switch • head lamps • front fog lamps (if fitted) • load area lamp • mus...

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

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    21 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) off fast wipe slow wipe push switch for wash & wipe off int. Wipe...

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    22 before driving controls lights control combi-switch lever - right lights control combi-switch lever - right a. Head lamp 'off' position b. Position lamp 'on' c. Position lamp & head lamp 'on' d. Push down the lever for high beam e. Pull up the lever (spring return) for high beam flash f. Lane cha...

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    23 before driving controls authorised service outlet/ dealer in case of fog lights activation requirement. 3. Rear windshield wiper (latched switch) push to switch 'on' - push to switch 'off' the function indicator on the knob lights up in green when the wiper function is 'on'. 4. Front fog lights -...

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    24 before driving controls 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 declu...

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    25 car identification and record owner's name address selling dealer code date of delivery date of registration registration no. Chassis no. Engine no. Transaxle no. The warranty on this car is valid only if the details are filled, signed and stamped by the selling dealer. Dealer's signature and sta...

  • Page 26: Instrument Panel

    25 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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    26 before driving instrument panel turn signal and hazard warning i) turn signal : turn signal lamps can be operated only when the ignition supply is 'on and by using the turn indicator switch on the combiswitch. The direction indicator (lhs) and (rhs) on the instrument cluster flashes alongwith ext...

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    27 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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    28 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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    29 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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    30 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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    31 before driving gauges 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 varies among preset levels as follows : = min = = = = max ...

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    32 temperature gauge : the gauges indicates the temperature level of the engine coolant. The red zone at 'h' indicates temperatures higher than normal. A visual warning indication (red coloured) comes 'on' indicating that when the coolant temperature is higher than normal. Avoid driving, when the po...

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    33 before driving audio warning audio warning unit seat belt reminder (beeper) : (if installed) when the key is in the 'ign' position and the driver's seat belt has not been fastened, an audio warning comes 'on'. Please fasten the seat belt. The warning goes 'off' automatically after a few seconds, ...

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    34 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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    35 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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    36 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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    37 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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    38 before driving heating, ventilation & air conditioning 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 wi...

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    39 before driving heating, ventilation & air conditioning 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 tempe...

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    40 before driving heating, ventilation & air conditioning 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 ven...

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    41 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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    42 before driving interiors and accessories 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 holder...

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    43 before driving interiors and accessories power windows : (if installed) all the window glasses can be operated by means of switches, provided on the floor console near the gear shift lever for all the four windows. These can be operated only when the key is in the 'ign' position. In some version,...

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    44 before driving interiors and accessories tray cover with coin holder plug socket tray cover with coin holder : tray cover is provided on centre cluster for the occupants of front seat. Inside tray cover coin holder is provided to place all types of coins. To open tray cover, first push it gently ...

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    45 before driving interiors and accessories h m z 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 ashtray open fully and press down to disengage the top p...

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    46 before driving interiors and accessories roof mounted interior light & reading lamps : interior roof lighting and reading lamps with inbuilt switches are provided on the roof near the rear view mirror. The switch for the reading lamps, has 3 positions - left side off right side reading lamp readi...

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    47 before driving interiors and accessories 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, the...

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    48 before driving interiors and accessories 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 adjus...

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    49 somersaulted position lugguage space before summersault operation lugguage space after summersault operation before driving interiors and accessories.

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    50 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 and ensure that the belt is not twisted. 3...

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    51 before driving interiors and accessories 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 object...

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    52 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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    53 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. Be...

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    54 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 done by rotating the knob to select one of the 3 levels marked in the swi...

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

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    56 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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    57 check adjust ensure 1. Tyre pressure (ref. Page 12) 1. Front seat (ref. Page 47) 1. Bonnet is fully closed 2. Coolant level (ref. Page 59) 2. Rear view mirrors (ref. Page 41) 2. All doors are properly closed 3. Engine oil level (ref. Page 58) 3. Seat belts are fastened 4. Brake fluid level (ref. ...

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    58 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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    59 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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    60 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 "on". • do not press the accelerator. ...

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    61 • 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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    62 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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    63 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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    64 starting & driving preparing to drive gear shifting appropriate gear change speeds for good pick-up : petrol speed (kmph) speed (kmph) upshift downshift 1st to 2nd - 20 2nd to 1st - 20 2nd to 3rd - 40 3rd to 2nd - 40 3rd to 4th - 60 4th to 3rd - 60 4th to 5th - 80 5th to 4th - 75 recommended maxi...

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    65 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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    66 fuel economy speeds : gear speed (kmph) 1st 10 2nd 20 3rd 30 4th 40 5th 50 mpfi system the multi point fuel injection system has been designed to meet various load and speed conditions of the engine and doesn't require any regular maintenance. Mpfi system should be serviced by authorised service ...

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    67 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 demands that you have to drive through water even at...

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    68 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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    69 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 hazard warning signals of both the cars to warn other...

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    70 starting & driving driving tata indica diesel / petrol cars diesel & petrol engine : the combustion systems of the petrol engine & diesel engine are totally different. While the former makes use of the spark ignition, the latter uses compression ignition type. Due to the difference in compression...

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    71 starting & driving driving tata indica diesel / petrol cars it can be observed from the characteristic performance curves of petrol and diesel engines that.......... The low end torque of the diesel engine is less as compared to petrol engine, at same engine speed. The maximum torque of the petro...

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    72 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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    73 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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  • Page 76: Maintenance & Car Care

    75 maintenance & car care n maintenance points l engine compartment l engine compartment lamp l windshield washer l air filter l engine cooling system l engine oil and oil filter l belt tension l fuel system l transaxle oil l cluth & clutch adjustment l brake & brake adjustment l power steering l ba...

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    77 maintenance points engine compartment auxiliary tank brake fluid container carbon canister fuse box & relay (if fitted) engine oil filling cap battery air filter throttle body dip stick power steering fluid container (if fitted) windshield washer filling cap 475 mpfi petrol engine (bs - ii) intak...

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    78 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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    79 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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    80 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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    81 maintenance & car care engine cooling system 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 dra...

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    82 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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    83 maintenance & car care engine oil & oil filter 7. Fill recommended quantity of fresh engine oil in the crank case and secure the oil filler cap in its place. 8. Start the engine and run for a few minutes. Do not heat up the engine. The engine oil pressure lamp should go ‘off’. After starting the ...

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    84 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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    85 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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    86 fuel filling cap : 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 under p...

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    87 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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    88 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 n...

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    89 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 booster (e.G. Stoppage of engine, or failure of vacuum hose) this assistance will sti...

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    90 6. Wait for 3-4 seconds before next stroke. 7. Repeat until bubbles stop emanating from bleed tube. 8. Close bleed screw immediately after the last downward stroke of pedal and hold pedal. 9. Tighten bleed screw and remove tube. 10. Replace dust cap on bleed screw. 11. Repeat same procedure on re...

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    91 brake and clutch pedal adjustment : 1. Ensure that clutch pedal height is the same as the brake pedal height. 2. Connect the front end of the clutch cable to the clutch release lever and adjust the cable by setting the nut by hand so as to get clutch pedal height same as brake pedal height, and c...

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    92 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 tighten the cap fully, otherwise moisture from the atm...

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    93 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 res...

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    94 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 flu...

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    95 maintenance & car care battery battery : check the battery for proper electrolyte level and corrosion on the terminals. During normal operation, the battery generates gas which is explosive in nature, a spark or open flame can cause the battery to explode causing very serious injuries. Keep all s...

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    96 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 cata...

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    97 maintenance & car care spark plug avoid • push start or tow-starting the vehicle. (use jump leads). • long (not more than 10 sec.) repeat (not more than 3 times) starting of the vehicle. Investigate the cause for difficulty in starting & rectify the same. • long idling (to warm-up). If the engine...

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    98 maintenance & car care carbon canister spark plug replacement : 1. Clean up any dirt or oil that is collected around the spark plug caps. 2. Pull out the spark plug cables by gripping at the connector. 3. Remove the spark plug with the help of a special socket. 4. Check and adjust the gap, it sho...

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    99 starting the engine with jump leads : the engine with a discharged battery may be started by transferring electrical power from a battery in another car. This may be dangerous as any deviation from the following instructions could lead to personal injury resulting from any battery explosion, as w...

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    100 maintenance & car care wheels & tyres 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 mo...

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    101 • loosen the wheel pins of the wheel to be changed slightly. Keep the spare wheel to be fitted nearby. • jack up the car by placing the jack at the appropriate location. • remove the wheel pins, the wheel rim cover and the wheel. • fit the new wheel, wheel rim cover and tighten the wheel pins. •...

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    102 maintenance & car care wheels & tyres wheel alignment : correct wheel alignment helps to ensure uniform tyre wear. You should get your car’s wheel alignment checked regularly as per recommendation. In case uneven tyre wear is observed, the vehicle’s wheel alignment should be checked as soon as p...

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    103 maintenance & car care wheels & tyres 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 ...

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    104 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...

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    105 ensure that balancing weights are not disturbed during removal of tyres. Check the balance weight prior to the removal of the tyre. If found loose, mark its location on the rim & refit properly. Balance the wheel after every dismantling and assembly of tyre on the wheel rim. While fitting wheels...

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    106 fuses & relays : the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect the wiring from accidental short circuit or sustained overload. Fuses and relays are located at 3 locations in your car as shown in the sketch. Circuit connected through fuses and relays and the amperage of the fuse is pr...

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    107 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...

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    108 maintenance & car care electricals head lamp bulb replacement : • switch 'off' the head lamps & ensure that the bulb is not hot. • open the bonnet and remove the lamp connector from the head lamp bulb. • remove rubber cap. Unlock the locking clip and take out the bulb from the holder. This shoul...

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    109 maintenance & car care car care abrasives and solvents that remove the top layer 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...

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    110 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. ...

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    111 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...

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    112 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...

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

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    114 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 ...

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    115 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...

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    116 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 emergency service tips engine/clutch.

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    117 sr. No. Problem observed probable cause action to be taken clutch 1. Clutch slipping improper pedal travel • adjust pedal travel rusted clutch cable • replace cable oil on clutch disc • clean or replace disc at authorised service outlet 2. Noisy clutch pressure plate & diaphragm • get car attend...

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    118 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...

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    119 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...

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    120 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 the battery properly position connected fuse b...

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    121 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 noise from front end worn, sticky or...

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    122.

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

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

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    125 important information fuel, coolants & lubricants 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 not use leaded petrol in a car fitted with catalytic converter....

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    126 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 important information fuel, coolants & lubricants power steering : atf type a, suffix a coolants :...

  • Page 128

    127 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 petrol... Item company brand qty engin...

  • Page 129

    128 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 with overdrive type : synchromesh on all forward gears. Sliding mesh for reverse gear....

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    129 bs - ii bs - iii gear ratios : 1st - 3.42 3.64 2nd - 1.95 1.95 3rd - 1.36 1.275 4th - 0.95 0.878 5th - 0.77 0.714 rev. - 3.58 3.58 final drive ratio 4.06 4.06 gear shift floor mounted with international "h" pattern, with fifth and reverse inline. With interlock to prevent accidental engagement f...

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    130 12. Performance (kmph) max. Speed at rated : 155 gvw 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 max. Width : over body : 1665 ...

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    131 ground clearance - unladen : 166 14. Weight (kg) (tolerance as per eec 92/21) li lei (lsi / lgi) lxi complete car kerb weight as per iso:1176 980 995 1000 1005 (with spare wheel & tools) gross vehicle weight 1380 1395 1400 1405 payload 400 400 400 400 15. Passenger capacity : 2 front + 3 rear 16...

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    132 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 ...

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    133 5000-5500 10000-10500 15000-15500 20000-20500 25000-25500 30000-30500 35000-35500 40000-40500 45000-45500 50000-50500 55000-55500 60000-60500 65000-65500 70000-70500 75000-75500 80000-80500 sr. No. Operation frequency in km important information service schedule 85000-85500 90000-90500 95000-955...

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    134 important information service schedule 5000-5500 10000-10500 15000-15500 20000-20500 25000-25500 30000-30500 35000-35500 40000-40500 45000-45500 50000-50500 55000-55500 60000-60500 65000-65500 70000-70500 75000-75500 80000-80500 85000-85500 90000-90500 95000-95500 100000-100500 4 check parking b...

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    135 5000-5500 10000-10500 15000-15500 20000-20500 25000-25500 30000-30500 35000-35500 40000-40500 45000-45500 50000-50500 55000-55500 60000-60500 65000-65500 70000-70500 75000-75500 80000-80500 important information service schedule 85000-85500 90000-90500 95000-95500 100000-100500 3 check tie rods ...

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    136 fuel filled fuel consumption remarks / complaints km. Reading date important information car record sheet.

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    137 fuel filled fuel consumption remarks / complaints km. Reading date important information car record sheet.

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    138 recommended date odometer repair servicing service reading order dealer's km. No. Signature & at km. Stamp pdi free labour 5,000 * 10,000 * 15,000 * 20,000 * 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 recommended date odometer repair servicing service reading order dealer's km. No. Signature & at km. St...

  • Page 140

    139 recommended date odometer repair servicing service reading order dealer's km. No. Signature & at km. Stamp 1,00,000 1,05,000 1,10,000 1,15,000 1,20,000 1,25,000 1,30,000 1,35,000 1,40,000 1,45,000 recommended date odometer repair servicing service reading order dealer's km. No. Signature & at km...

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

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

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    142.

  • Page 144: Abbreviations

    143 abbreviations ac air conditioning acc accessories amp ampere br branch brg bearing cc cubic centimeters cm centimeter dia diagonal egr exhaust gas recirculation faw front axle weight fig figure fip fuel injection pump gm gram gvw gross vehicle weight ign ignition kg kilogram km kilometer km/h ki...

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    144.

  • Page 146: Alphabetical Index

    145 a aggregate numbers 124 air filter 79 air flow pattern 35 b battery 95 battery charging indicator 29 belt tension 84 brake fluid 92 brake fluid level 59 brake pedal adjustment 91 brakes 88 c car care 109 car record sheet 136 catalytic converter 96 childproof lock 18 clutch 88 clutch pedal adjust...

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    146 p parking 61 parking brake indicator 27 position lamp indicator 28 preparing to drive 62 r reading lamps 46 rear seat 48 rear seat somersault position 49 rear view mirrors 41 record of service performed 138 record of warranty repairs carried out 140 registration plate lamps 34 rpm meter 31 s sea...

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    147 * this list is dated 31st august, 2004 and subject to amendments. Updated list will be available at dealerships and regional offices customer support network • tata motors offices • names & addresses of tata motors – main dealerships (md) – tata motors authorised service centres (tascs) – tata m...