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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 washer reservoir is full.
• Ensure that the bonnet is properly closed.
Do not put excessive pressure on top of bonnet to
avoid damage.
• Release the parking brake.
• Check that any items that you may be carrying
inside, are fully secured.
• Check & adjust seat.
• Ensure that all doors are locked properly.
• Fasten seat belt properly.
• Ensure that all gauges and indicator lights are
working.
• Check for blind areas being unobstructed in front
and rear of the car.
• Before driving off check in the rear view mirror,
for oncoming traffic. Switch on side indicator
signal when getting into main stream of traffic.
Running-in instructions :
During running-in period i.e. first 1000 km. follow the running-
in instructions given below :
A. 1. After starting the engine do not rev it up.
Warm up gradually at idling speed.
2. Avoid sudden acceleration and full throttle.
3. It is always preferred not to rev up a cold engine lest
engine bearings get affected.
B. Recommended car speeds during running-in period :
Gear Speed (kmph)
1st 20
2nd 40
3rd 60
4th 80
5th 90