Mahindra XUV500 2012 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

NOTE: Carefully read, understand and follow the instructions provided in this manual, and keep it in a safe place
for future reference. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the use or care of your vehicle, please visit your
Mahindra dealer for assistance or advice.
This Owner's Manual should be considered as an integral part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle.

ISSUE DATE: June 2012

MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD.

Mahindra Towers, G.M. Bhosale Marg,

Worli, Mumbai - 400 018, India

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................17

Preliminary Servicing and Summary Data .......................................................17

Safety Symbols .......................................................................................18

General Safety Information and Instructions ...................................................19

Vision .................................................................................................. 20

Visibility ..............................................................................................21

To Owners of a Mahindra Vehicle .................................................................22

Perchlorate Material ................................................................................23

Running-in ............................................................................................ 23

Protection from Electronics .......................................................................24

Mahindra Genuine Parts ............................................................................24

Mahindra Genuine Accessories ....................................................................24

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): ............................................................25

Engine Number ......................................................................................26

Vehicle Safety .......................................................................................26

2. VEHICLE OVERVIEW ...........................................................................29

Front Overview ......................................................................................29

Rear Overview .......................................................................................30

Instrument Panel Overview ........................................................................31

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3. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW ..........................................................35

Instrument Cluster .................................................................................35

Warning Lamps Overview ..........................................................................36

Infotainment Overview ............................................................................. 44

4. SEATS AND SEAT BELTS ......................................................................47

Front Passenger Seat ............................................................................... 47

Driver Seat ........................................................................................... 47

Head Restraint ....................................................................................... 50

Second Row Seats ................................................................................... 51

Third Row Seats .....................................................................................54

Seat Belts ............................................................................................. 55

Seat Belt Height Adjuster .......................................................................... 61

Child Restraint System .............................................................................62

5. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ......................................71

Airbags ................................................................................................ 71

Airbag Deployment and Non-Deployment .......................................................82

6. LOCKS AND KEYS ..............................................................................89

Central Locking System ............................................................................92

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .............................................................. 94

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Engine Immobilizer System .......................................................................101

7. FEATURES AND CONTROL ..................................................................105

Quadruple Switch ..................................................................................105

Mirrors ...............................................................................................108

Sun Visor .............................................................................................111

Utility Holders ......................................................................................112

Horn ..................................................................................................121

Interior Lamps ......................................................................................121

Power Outlet ........................................................................................126

Exterior Lamps ......................................................................................129

Windshield Wipers ..................................................................................139

Instrument Cluster ................................................................................144

Warning/Telltale Lamps in the Instrument Cluster ...........................................149

8. STEERING AND BRAKES .....................................................................159

Steering ..............................................................................................159

Steering Controls - Audio .........................................................................161

Brakes ................................................................................................162

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) (if equipped) ...................................................164

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) (if equipped) .....................................165

Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) (if equipped) .....................................................165

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9. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM (HVAC) ................... 169

HVAC Overview .....................................................................................170

Automatic Climate Control (if equipped) ......................................................173

Manual Climate Control (if equipped) ..........................................................173

10. MANUAL TRANSMISSION .................................................................... 191

Gear Lever ..........................................................................................191

Gear Indicator ......................................................................................191

Uphill and Downhill Driving .......................................................................194

11. STARTING THE VEHICLE .................................................................... 197

Safety Tips - Before Starting your Vehicle .....................................................197

Preparing to Start your Vehicle ..................................................................197

Important Starting Precautions ..................................................................197

Ignition Switch ......................................................................................198

Before Starting the Vehicle .......................................................................199

Starting the Engine ................................................................................200

After Starting .......................................................................................201

Stopping the Engine ................................................................................201

12. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE .................................................................... 205

General Driving Precautions ......................................................................205

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Off Road Driving Precautions .....................................................................206

Driving Through Water .............................................................................207

Tips for Better Fuel Economy ....................................................................209

All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation (if equipped) ...............................................210

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (if equipped) ..............................................211

Hill Descent Control (HDC) (if equipped) .......................................................213

Hill Hold Control (HHC) (if equipped) ...........................................................214

Cruise Control .......................................................................................214

Reverse Parking Assistance System (RPAS) (if equipped) ....................................218

Stop/Start System (if equipped) .................................................................222

13. FUEL ..........................................................................................229

Diesel Fuel Requirement ..........................................................................229

Minimum Fuel Requirement ......................................................................230

Fuel-Lid Opening and Closing .....................................................................230

14. WHEELS AND TIRES ......................................................................... 235

Tire Information ....................................................................................235

Tire Rating ..........................................................................................235

Tire Label (Vehicle Placard) ......................................................................237

Tire Pressure ........................................................................................238

Snow Chains .........................................................................................241

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Tire Rotation Recommendations .................................................................242

Changing a Flat Tire ...............................................................................243

Wheel Tightness ....................................................................................243

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if equipped) ......................................243

15. EMERGENCIES ................................................................................ 251

Hazard Warning Flashers ..........................................................................251

Vehicle does not Start - Checks ..................................................................251

Vehicle Overheating ...............................................................................252

Flat Tire .............................................................................................254

Tool Kit ..............................................................................................255

Spare Wheel Removal .............................................................................256

Jump Starting .......................................................................................263

Limp Home Mode ...................................................................................265

Towing ...............................................................................................266

16. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 271

General Owners Information .....................................................................271

Suggestions for Obtaining Service for your Vehicle ...........................................272

Need Assistance? ...................................................................................272

Warranty Information .............................................................................273

Protect your Warranty .............................................................................273

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Maintenance Interval ..............................................................................273

Vehicle Self Maintenance - General Precautions ..............................................274

Opening the Hood ..................................................................................274

Closing the Hood ...................................................................................276

Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment .........................................277

General Maintenance ..............................................................................278

In the Engine Compartment ......................................................................279

Maintenance - Inside the Vehicle ................................................................287

Maintenance - Outside the Vehicle ..............................................................287

Battery ...............................................................................................288

Vehicle Appearance, Care and Protection .....................................................290

Air Conditioning System Maintenance ...........................................................295

Vehicle Storage .....................................................................................295

Winter Care .........................................................................................295

Head Lamp Bulb Replacement ...................................................................297

Scheduled Maintenance ...........................................................................298

Maintenance Schedule Chart .....................................................................300

Lubrication and Capacities - Diesel ..............................................................304

Bulb Specification ..................................................................................305

Technical Specifications ..........................................................................306

Fuses & Relays ......................................................................................309

Factory Authorized Systems Checks .............................................................314

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on purchasing Mahindra XUV500. Your vehicle

has been designed to provide years of safe and dependable
service, as long as it is used and maintained in accordance
with the instructions provided in this manual.

All persons who will use and/or maintain this vehicle must
read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions pro­vided in this manual. This Owner's Manual should be consid­ered an integral part of the vehicle and should remain with
the vehicle. However, nothing in this manual, and none of the
safety devices installed in the vehicle, are a substitute for
careful operation and common sense. Always make sure that
your vehicle is in optimum working order, and take note of
the roa d and we athe r cond itio ns und er whi ch yo u are us ing
your vehicle.

If you have any questions concerning the proper use or main­tenance of your vehicle, please call your Authorized Mahindra
Dealer.

We extend our best wishes for safe and pleasurable motoring.
Sincerely,
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD

Preliminary Servicing and Summary Data

• For all issues concerning the vehicle and for any need
for spare parts, contact only the Authorized Mahindra
network

• We recommend you always use genuine Mahindra spare
parts when performing repairs on the vehicle

• We suggest that you record the vehicle data in the Ser­vice Coupon Booklet for future references

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Safety Symbols

Carefully read, understand and follow the safety symbols/
instructions given in this manual.

Legend of the Symbols

To emphasize information and procedures regarding safety,
use, maintenance, etc., the following symbols are used
throughout the manual.

DANGER

!

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING

!

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.

CAUTION

!

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indi­cates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTICE

Indicates important information relevant to the vehi­cle, the vehicle's use or to sections of this manual to
which particular attention must be paid for optimum
use of the vehicle.

If you see this symbol, it indicates “no”, “do not,” “do not
do this,” or “never”.

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General Safety Information and Instructions

WARNING

!

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions pro­vided in this manual could result in failure of the vehi­cle, an accident, personal injury or death.

1. Carefully read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions given in this manual. This manual is an
essential part of the product. Keep it in a safe place for
future reference

2. Please note that throughout this manual, reference is
made that “an accident” could occur. An accident could
cause you or a bystander to sustain severe personal
injury or death, or result in property damage

3. Never use a mobile phone, personal music device or
pager while driving. This may take your focus off the
road and lead to accidents

4. Please be advised that many service and repair tasks
require specialized knowledge, tools and experience.
General mechanical aptitude may not be sufficient to
properly service or repair your vehicle. If you have any
doubt whatsoever regarding your ability to properly ser-

vice or repair your vehicle, please contact your Autho­rized Mahindra Dealer or a qualified mechanic

5. A person with a pacemaker should never contact the
engine control unit or its cables to injectors, as this sys­tem carries high voltage which may adversely affect the
functioning of the pacemaker

6. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays or wear in the seat belt webbing, or loose
buckles, retractors, anchors or other loose parts. Dam­aged parts must be replaced immediately

7. Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated
area. If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the out­side. Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system

8. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread and check sidewalls for any cuts,
cracks, or other signs of wear. Replace as necessary

9. Always maintain the safety labels affixed to your vehicle
in a good legible condition

10. All signal lamps, buzzers, shields, guards and other pro­tective safety devices must always remain in place and
in good, proper working condition

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11. The life span of Mahindra products depend on many fac­tors. Improper use, abuse or harsh use in general may
compromise the integrity of the vehicle and significantly
reduce its life span. The vehicle is also subject to wear
over a period of time. Please have your vehicle regularly
inspected by an Authorized Mahindra Dealer or a quali­fied mechanic. If the inspection reveals any damage or
excessive wear, immediately replace or have the compo­nent serviced

12. We recommend that you use only genuine parts supplied
by Mahindra. The use of non-Mahindra parts will not be
covered by warranty

13. The vehicle can be used only as a passenger vehicle. Any
other use is improper, and may result in voiding the war­ranty

14. Never crawl under or be in close proximity to the vehicle
when i t is lif ted o ff the g rou nd (by a j ack ), unl ess t he
vehicle is properly supported with jack stands, wheel
chocks and other appropriate safety devices

15. Never attempt any repairs or adjustments to any compo­nent while the vehicle is in motion. Always switch off the
engine, and wait for the engine to come to a complete
stop before performing any repairs or adjustments

16. The vehicle identification plates are the only legal iden­tification reference, hence it is necessary to keep them
in good condition. Never modify data on the plates or
remove them. The customer is responsible for any possi­ble tampering with the plates, which will immediately
void the warranty

17. Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle con­tro l. Wh en the v ehi cle i s ful ly lo ade d, dr ive at a s low
speed, especially when turning. Note that the center of
gravity of the vehicle increases as the vehicle is fully
loaded on the roof carrier

Vision

Human senses can adjust themselves to the speeds of man's
activities, and they are not made to the speeds of a motor
vehicle. Therefore, high speeds are likely to cause illusions
and distortions in human senses. Decreasing vision is most
likely to cause an accident. So it is important to ride at rea­sonable speeds.

Moving Vision

Moving vision refers to vision in relation to a moving object or
the vision of an observer while in motion.

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Note that it is lower than still vision in which still objects are
recognizable, and note, too, that it decreases in proportion
to speed.

Visibility

While one's visibility extends at an angle of as much as 200
degrees, the area in which one can recognize colors is limited
to an area that extends 35 degrees from the center on both
sides. Objects outside of that area are perceived only in black
and white. Therefore, you cannot recognize properly the traf­fic signals or signs that come into that area unless you pay
particular attention to them.

Moving Visibility

The fa ster y ou mo ve, t he nar row er the v iew be com es. It i s
similar to looking through a pipe or a tube, with closer
objects eluding your vision and the view limited only to those
farther in sight This is an effect of moving visibility and it
begins to occur with a speed of about 40 km/hr. The faster
you ride, the farther into the distance you have to look.

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NOTICE

In view of the policy of continuously improving our
products, we reserve the right to alter specifications
or designs without prior notice and without liability/
obligation. Illustrations do not show the vehicle in the
standard form.

NOTICE

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models
and options. As a result you may find some explana­tions for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

NOTICE

All the information, illustration, and specifications in
this manual are based on the latest product informa­tion available at the time of publication. Due to con­tinuous improvements and changes in design and
specifications there may be differences between your
vehicle and the information on this manual.

To Owners of a Mahindra Vehicle

When first driving the vehicle after long periods of non-use,
you may experience a temporary drive disturbance. This is a
characteristic of the tires and should be no reason for con­cern. The condition should correct itself within 5-15 kms. of

driving. If the disturbance persists, have the tires checked by
an Authorized Mahindra Dealer.

Servicing

If you have any questions concerning the proper use or main­tenance of your vehicle, please call your Authorized Mahindra
Dealer.

Driving and Alcohol

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired by alcohol even
if the blood alcohol level is far below the legal minimum.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of acci­dents.

WARNING

!

Never drink and drive. Drinking and driving will lead
to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or
death.

Driving and Drugs/Medication

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired through the use
of prescription or non-prescription drugs or medication (even
cough syrup). If you are taking any sort of drug or medication,
be sure that it will not affect your driving ability.

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Mobile Phones Warning

Use of electrical devices such as mobile phones, computers,
portable radios or other by the driver while driving is danger­ous. Dialing a number on a mobile phone while driving also
ties up the driver's hands. Use of these services will cause the
driver to be distracted and may lead to a serious accident. If
a passenger is u nable to us e the devi ce, pull o ff the rig ht-of
way to a safe area before use. If use of a mobile phone is nec­essary despite this warning, use a hands free system to at
least le ave th e hands f ree to d rive t he veh icle . Never u se a
mobile phone or other electrical devices while the vehicle is
moving.

Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use
of communication equipment in vehicles in your country.

Driving Long Distances

When you are driving over long distances, follow these tips so
that you have a safe journey;

• Lack of sleep or fatigue may impact your ability to drive
safely.

• Exercise your eyes by shifting the focus of your eyes to
different parts of the road.

• Use stimulating beverages such as coffee or tea.

• Relax and stay calm.

Protecting Our Environment

Every one of us should play our part in protecting our environ­ment. Judicious vehicle usage and disposing hazardous waste
(including cleaning and lubrication fluids) are important steps
towards this initiative.

Mahindra vehicles confirm to existing emission norms (stan­dards). Adhering to the periodical maintenance schedule and
using Mahindra genuine parts will help retain emission perfor­mance of the vehicle and is a pre-requisite to emissions war­ranty coverage.

Perchlorate Material

Certain components of this vehicle such as seat belt pre-ten­sioners and button cell batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may be required for service or
vehicle end-of-life disposal.

Running-in

Driving smoothly during first 1000 kms. will help to prevent
premature failures and abnormal system wear improving the
life of drivetrain and vehicle components.

A new engine may consume more oil during the first 1000
kms. of running. This should be considered as a normal part of
break-in and not interpreted as any problem with the engine.

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Protection from Electronics

To ensure optimum vehicle performance and passenger
safety, your Mahindra vehicle is equipped with sophisticated
modern electronics and controls. Do not install any communi­cation devices, electronic gadgets or radar detection devices,
without express written consent from Mahindra.

An improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio can
adversely affect electronic systems.

Mahindra Genuine Parts

Mahindra uses high quality parts for building vehicles.
In the event that any parts need replacement, we recommend

that you use only Mahindra genuine parts.

NOTICE

In order to safeguard the theft protection system of
the vehicle, Mahindra will not supply EMS ECU, vehicle
keys and the immobilizer as a set for any vehicle.

Non-Mahindra parts may harm vehicle performance and will
not be covered by your Mahindra warranty.

To avoid counterfeit parts and to protect our brand image,
Mahindra genuine parts are packed in a branded carton. Look
for the “Mahindra Genuine Parts” logo.

WARNING

!

Any unauthorized modifications or alterations to this
vehicle or failure to use appropriate specification and
quality spare parts could seriously affect vehicle road
worthiness and safety leading to an accident, result­ing in death or serious injury.

Mahindra Genuine Accessories

A wide selection of quality accessories is available through
your authorized Mahindra dealership. These accessories have
been specifically engineered to allow you to personalize your
vehicle to suit your requirements and compliment its style
and aerodynamic appearance.

Each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets
Mahindra's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Every
Mahindra accessory installed according to the Mahindra instal­lation provisions comes with the respective accessory war­ranty.

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Consult your Mahindra authorized dealer for detailed informa­tion about accessories available for your specific model vari­ant.

NOTICE

For m ax imu m veh icl e per for man ce an d saf ety c on sid ­erations always keep the following information in
mind.

• When adding accessories, equipment, passengers
and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the
total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front
and rear axle. Consult Mahindra authorized dealer
for specific weight information.

• Mobile communications systems such as two way
radios, telephones and theft alarms that are
equipped with radio transmitters and installed in
your vehicle should comply with the local regula­tions and should be installed only by a your Mahin­dra authorized dealer

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the legal identity of
your vehicle. The vehicle identification number is stamped on
the VIN plate riveted on to the bottom of the B-Pillar on the
driver side.

The V IN is a lso a vai lab le on t he bo tto m of the f ron t win d­shield.

Kg.
Kg.
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Engine Number

The engine number is punched on the bottom of the intake
manifold near the starter motor.

Vehicle Safety

When leaving your vehicle unoccupied;

• Always remove the ignition key even when you park the
vehicle

• Close all the windows completely and lock all the doors

• If you have an alarm, enable/activate it even if it is for
a short period

• Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. If you must
leave something in your vehicle, hide them and
securely lock all the doors

• Do not leave the original vehicle documents in your
vehicle. In the unfortunate event of your vehicle being
stolen the documents will only help a thief sell the
vehicle more easily

• Do not leave the spare key or a note of your vehicle key
num ber i n the v eh icl e. Ke ep th e spa re ke y in a sa fe
place in your home

ATTENTION

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Front Overview

A C E FDB

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A Turn Signal on ORVM
B Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
C Front Windshield
DSki Rail
E Windshield Wiper
F Hood
G Front License Plate
H Front Bumper

I Parking Lamp

J Head lamp High Beam / Daytime Running

Lamp (DRL)
K Fog Lamp
L Static Bending Lamp

M Head lamp Low Beam
N Front Turn Signal Lamp
O Puddle Lamp

P Front Door Handle

Q Rear Door Handle

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Rear Overview

ED FA CB

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M

N KOP

A Rear Quarter Window
B Rear Windshield
C High Mounted Stop Lamp
D Rear Wiper
E Rear Windshield Washer
F Rear Windshield De-mister
G Rear Bumper
H Rear License Plate

I Reverse Park Assist System (RPAS) Sensor

J Rear Tail Gate
K Rear Parking Lamps
L Rear Fog Lamp
M Reverse Lamp
N Fuel Lid
O Turn Lamp
P Rear Stop Lamp

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Instrument Panel Overview

L

M

N

O

Q

P

R

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A Side Vents L Horn Pad/Driver Airbag
B Glove Box - Upper M Foot Vents
C Front Co-passenger Airbag N Ticket Holder
D Windshield Defrost Vents O Parking Brake
E Infotainment Screen P Armrest/Rear Bin Floor Console
F Front Utility Box Q Transmission Gear Lever
G Wiper Stalk R Centre Bezel Switch Bank
H Steering Wheel S HVAC Controls

I Instrument Cluster T Infotainment Controls
J Light Combination Stalk U Glove Box - Lower
K Side Defrost Vents

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

OVERVIEW

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW

Instrument Cluster

A Speedometer E Tachometer/RPM Gauge
B Fuel Gauge F Temperature Gauge
C Odometer/Trip meter/Gear Indicator G Reset Button
D Warning/Telltale Lamps

D FEB CA G

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Warning Lamps Overview

AB CDEFGHIJKL M NO

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Sr. No. Symbol Warning Lamp/Tell Tale

Lamp

Pre-check

Lamp Status

while Engine

running

Action/Remarks

A Hill Descent Control (HDC) No

Continuously

ON

Indicates a malfunction in Hill
Descent Control System.Contact an
Authorized Mahindra Dealer for
assistance

B Seat Belt Warning Lamp Yes

Continuously

ON

If tell tale is not turning OFF even
after fastening the seat belt,
contact an Authorized Mahindra
Dealer for assistance

C

Interactive Torque Management
(ITM) Warning Lamp

No

Continuously

ON

Indicates a malfunction in the ITM
system. Contact an Authorized
Mahindra Dealer for assistance

D

Left Turn Indicator No

Slow or Fast

Blinking

Indicates left turn lamp is blinking

Slow Blinking: Normal operation
Fast Blinking: One /more left turn

lamp bulb has fused. Have the bulb
replaced

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E

Airbag Warning Lamp *

For about 2

seconds

Continuously

ON

Indicates malfunction of the airbag
system. Contact an Authorized
Mahindra Dealer immediately

F

Front Fog Lamp Indicator * No

Continuously

ON

Indicates front fog lamp is ON.

G Glow Plug Indicator

For about 2

seconds

Continuously

ON

Indicates a malfunction in the
starting system. Contact an Autho­rized Mahindra Dealer immediately

H

Vehicle Armed Status Lamp No Blinking

Slow Blinking: Vehicle is armed
with the remote
Fast Blinking/Continuously ON:
Indicates a system malfunction.
Contact an Authorized Mahindra
Dealer immediately

Sr. No. Symbol Warning Lamp/Tell Tale

Lamp

Pre-check

Lamp Status

while Engine

running

Action/Remarks

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I

Rear Fog Lamp Indicator * No

Continuously

ON

Indicates rear fog lamp is ON

J

High Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp

Yes

Continuously

ON

Engine temperature very high.
Contact Authorized Mahindra
Dealer immediately

K

Water in Fuel Filter Warning
Lamp

Yes

Continuously

ON

Indicates water in fuel filter. Drain
the water from filter or contact an
Authorized Mahindra Dealer for
assistance

L

Right Turn Indicator No

Slow or Fast

Blinking

Indicates right turn lamp is blinking

Slow Blinking: Normal operation
Fast Blinking: One /more right turn

lamp bulb has fused. Have the bulb
replaced

Sr. No. Symbol Warning Lamp/Tell Tale

Lamp

Pre-check

Lamp Status

while Engine

running

Action/Remarks

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M

Cruise Control Indicator * Yes

Continuously

ON

Indicates vehicle is in Cruise mode

N

Low Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Lamp

Continuously

ON till Engine

Starts

Continuously

ON

Indicates engine oil pressure is low.
Check oil level and top-up or
contact an Authorized Mahindra
Dealer for assistance

O Hill Hold Control (HHC) No

Continuously

ON

Indicates a malfunction in Hill Hold
Control System.Contact an Autho­rized Mahindra Dealer for assis­tance

P ESP System Warning Lamp

For About 2

Seconds

Continuously

ON or Blinking

Blinking: Indicates ESC has taken
control of the vehicle stability
Continuously ON: Indicates a
malfunction in the ESC system.
Contact an Authorized Mahindra
Dealer immediately

Sr. No. Symbol Warning Lamp/Tell Tale

Lamp

Pre-check

Lamp Status

while Engine

running

Action/Remarks

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Q ESP OFF Lamp No

Continuously

ON

Indicates ESC OFF

R

Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System Lamp (TPMS)

For About 2

Seconds

Continuously

ON or Blinking

Indicates low tyre pressure or
possible malfunction in TPMS.
Refer to TPMS section under
Features and Controls/Wheels and
Tires chapter for further details

S Check Engine Lamp

For About 2

Seconds

Continuously

ON or Blinking

Indicates a potential malfunction in
the EMS, contact an Authorized
Mahindra Dealer immediately

T

Parking Brake ON/Brake Fluid
Low Warning Lamp

Yes

Continuously

ON

Either one of below condition s-

1) Park Brake might be engaged

2) Brake fluid level might be low

3) Front Brake Pads are worn
Contact Authorized Mahindra
Dealer immediately for assistance

Sr. No. Symbol Warning Lamp/Tell Tale

Lamp

Pre-check

Lamp Status

while Engine

running

Action/Remarks

CHECK

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U OBD Check Lamp

Continuously

ON till Engine

Starts

Continuously

ON

There is a potential malfunction
related to emission system, contact
an Authorized Mahindra Dealer
immediately

V

Head lamp High Beam Indicator No

Continuously ONIndicates Head lamp high beam is

ON

W Stop/Start Lamp No

Continuously

ON or Blinking

Continuously ON: Engine is in auto
stop mode
Blinking: Stop/Start is about to
stop the engine

X

ABS Warning Lamp *

For About 2

Seconds

Continuously

ON

Indicates malfunction of the ABS
system. Contact an Authorized
Mahindra Dealer immediately

Sr. No. Symbol Warning Lamp/Tell Tale

Lamp

Pre-check

Lamp Status

while Engine

running

Action/Remarks

START

STOP

A

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Y Charging System Warning Lamp

Continuously

ON till Engine

Starts

Continuously

ON

Indicates malfunction in charging
system. Contact Authorized
Mahindra Dealer for assistance

Z

Door Ajar Warning Lamp No

Continuously ONIndicates one or more doors and/or

boot/hood are open

* if equipped / select models or variants only

Sr. No. Symbol Warning Lamp/Tell Tale

Lamp

Pre-check

Lamp Status

while Engine

running

Action/Remarks

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Infotainment Overview

KEY NAME FUNCTION / DESCRIPTION

POWER / SELECT Power ON / OFF, Select
VOLUME KNOB Volume Up / Down
1 Programmed Memory 1
2 Programmed Memory 2
3 / FLR- Programmed Memory 3 / Folder Down
4 / FLR+ Programmed Memory 4 / Folder Up
5 Programmed Memory 5
6 Programmed Memory 6

CLK

Clock Settings and Toggling between 12

And 24 Hrs
BAND Band Selection
SEEK DOWN Previous Track / Fast Rewind
SEEK UP Next Track / Fast Forward
EQ Equalizer Settings
FAV Favorite Tuner Memory Selection
RPT Repeat
RDM Random
SOURCE Source Selection
INFO Track Information
MUTE Audio Mute
EJECT CD Eject

4

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Front Passenger Seat

WARNING

!

To avoid personal injury or death, do not operate or
ride in vehicle until all occupants, including the driver,
are seated properly in the vehicle.

Driver Seat

Sitting in Correct Position

Follow the tips below for a comfortable and safe journey;

• Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine
pressed against the seat back

• The driver and front passenger seat head restraint has 5
positions. Adjust it as close as possible to the above
specified position, with the top of the head restraint
even with the top of your head

• Maintain sufficient distance between yourself and the
steering wheel. Maintain at least a ten inch (10")
distance from the center of the steering wheel to your
chest

• The top curve of the steering wheel should align with
your chin for ideal road visibility

• Adjust your seat and seat back angle such that your
wrists rest on the steering wheel

• Ensure your legs are in bent position while fully
depressing the clutch pedal.

NOTICE

The seat should be adjusted while still maintaining
control of the foot pedals (able to fully depress the
clutch pedal), steering wheel (rest the wrists on the
steering wheel) and your view of the instrument panel
controls.

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WARNING

!

Never adjust the driver's seat while the vehicle is in
motion. The seat may unexpectedly move and cause
the driver to unintentionally operate the accelerator
or brake, or turn the steering wheel, causing loss of
control of the vehicle, an accident, personal injury or
death. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle
is not in motion.

Never put objects under the seats. They may interfere
with the seat-lock mechanism or unexpectedly
activate the seat position adjusting lever, causing the
seat to suddenly move, resulting in loss of control of
the vehicle, an accident, personal injury or death.

While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under
the seat or near the moving parts. This may lead to
injuries.

Front Seat Slide

Move the seat forward or backward by lifting the adjustment
lever located under the seat front and release once the
desired position is reached.

CAUTION

!

While adjusting the seat, make sure the latch engages
fully and the seat is locked firmly in the desired
position. An unlocked seat may move in a sudden stop
or collision, causing injury to the person in that seat.
Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is locked.

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Front Seat Recline

To adjust the seat back, lift the lever located on the outboard
side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever at the
desired position. To return the seat back, lift the lever, lean
forward, and release the lever.

WARNING

!

The seat belts provide maximum protection in a
frontal or rear collision when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or the
shoulder strap may contact your neck. The more the

seat is reclined, the greater the risk of serious injury
or death.

CAUTION

!

When returning the rear-reclined seat back to its
upright position, make sure you support the seat back
while operating the lever.

Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment

Both the front seat backs feature lumbar adjustment. The
lumbar contour of the lumbar support can be adjusted by
means of the adjusting wheel on the inner side of the seat
back.

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Properly adjusted lumbar support provides adequate back
support essential during long journeys.

CAUTION

Do not use force rotate the lumbar adjustment lever
beyond the extreme stop positions in either direction.

Front Seat Height Adjustment

The driver seat height can be raised or lowered to three
positions.

To RAISE the seat height, lift the seat height adjust handle
while there is no load or prior to occupying the seat. Release
the lever once desired seat height is reached.

To LOWER the seat height, lift the seat height adjust handle
while seated in the driver seat. Release the lever once
desired seat height is reached.

Head Restraint

The head restraint comprises of the padded portion which
contacts your head and is inserted/locked in receptacles on
the top of the seat back.

Adjustable Head Restraint

Your vehicle seats are equipped with head restraints which
are v ertica lly adju st able. T he purpo se of thes e head
restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of rear
collision.

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Always align top of the head restraint with the top of your
head or as close to it as possible. To raise the head restraint,
press the lock knob and pull the restraint up. To lower the
head restraint, press the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.

Removing Seat Head Restraint

The head restraint can be pulled out completely by
depressing the locking button while pulling the restraint out.

Installing Seat Head Restraint

Align the head restraint shafts over the holes on the seat top
and push the restraint straight down till you hear the lock
click.

Keep the seat back as upright as possible so the headrest is
behind, not beneath, and almost touching your head.

WARNING

!

Never drive with the head restraints not properly
adjusted, head restraints removed or inserted in a
flipped condition. With no support behind your head,
your neck could be seriously injured in a collision.

Second Row Seats

WARNING

!

Loading luggage on the seats is dangerous. The
luggage can become a projectile that could hit and
injure passengers in a sudden stop or collision.
Luggage should always be kept on the floor.

WARNING

!

To avoid death or serious injury, do not sit on or place
objects on a folded seat back while the vehicle is
moving.

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Second Row Seat Recline

To change the second row seat back angle, lean forward
slightly while raising the recline lever on the top corner of the
seat back, lean back to the desired position and release the
recline lever. Make sure the recline lever returns to its
original position and the seat back is locked in place by
rocking the seat back forward/backward.

CAUTION

!

When returning the rear-reclined seat back to its
upright position, make sure you support seat back
while operating the lever.

Second Row Seat Folding (Third Row Seat Access)

The second-row seat can be flipped forward to provide more
cargo space.

• Lower the second-row seat head restraint to the lowest
position (else it will obstruct and hit the floor)

• Recline the seat back to full forward direction

• Push side actuation lever (B) in forward direction for
Ingress, OR

• Pull rear actuation lever (A) for Egress

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• Push seat back to rear side of vehicle for locking
cushion

• Pull seat back for upright position till it locks in design
position

• Push seat cushion downward by sitting on it (>45 kg) for
locking seat cushion

CAUTION

!

Return the seat back to its upright position in one
continuous motion to securely lock the seat and in turn
avoiding seat flipping forward suddenly leading to
injuries.

A

B

A

B

B

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If this happens, release the seat lock by pulling the
lever and repeat the procedure.

CAUTION

!

Be cautious when placing your hands around the seat
anchors. You could pinch your hands or fingers
between the seat anchor and the seat. Hold the edge
of the seat when lowering it into place. Never place
your hands between the seat anchor and the seat.

Third Row Seats

Access to or exit from third row seat and luggage area is
possible by completely folding the second row seat. Second

row seat features 60:40 split configuration. Instead of folding
the complete seat back and seat cushion, the required seat
alone can be folded to gain access to third row seat.

NOTICE

Refer to the previous sections for details regarding
folding of second row seats.

Third Row Seat Folding

To fold the third row seat, unlock the seat back by pulling the
lever on the rear of the seat back outwards.

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Similarly lower the other half of third row seat to get a
completely flat surface.

Both the second row and third row seats can be folded flat to
maximise the luggage space.

Seat Belts

At least once each month, inspect the seat belt webbing for
any cuts, tears, or other signs of wear (such as fraying along
the edges). Also inspect the anchors, retractors, and buckles
to be sure they are tight and operational.

General Warnings and Instructions

• All occupants, including the driver, should always wear
their seat belt no matter how short the trip in order to
minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event
of a crash. In an accident, an unbelted passenger

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becomes a projectile, and can cause death or serious
injury to himself or another passenger

• In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt

• Some people believe that wearing a seat belt will lead
to entrapment in the vehicle after an accident.
However, your chances of surviving the initial impact,
being able to unbuckle yourself and escaping from the
vehicle is much greater if you are belted

• In order to be properly buckled, you must always sit up
straight and keep your feet on the floor in front of you.
The lap part must be worn low and tight across your
hips, just touching the top of your thighs. While
fastening the seat belt, the shoulder strap of the seat
belt must pass over your chest and top of your shoulder.
It must never touch your neck, face, the side of your
shoulder, arm, or pass under your arm. The belt must
always be flat against your body and not twisted in any
way. Nothing, such as an arm rest, a pocketbook, or any
external objects should be between you and the seat
belt. Improper wearing of a seat belt will reduce the

protection in an accident

• Seat belts should be adjusted as tightly as possible,
consistent with comfort to properly secure the wearer

in the seat. A slack belt will greatly reduce protection
to the user, and could cause additional injuries

CORRECT SEAT BELT

POSITIONING

INCORRECT SEAT BELT

POSITIONING

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• The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed
for people of adult size, must be properly used and
maintained

• Passengers should not move out of or change seats
while the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt can be thrown against the inside of
the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the
vehicle during a crash or emergency stop

• Do not use any accessories on seat belts or modify in
any way the seat belt system. Devices claiming to
improve occupant comfort or reposition the seat belt
can reduce the protection provided by the seat belt and
increase the chance of serious injury in a crash

• An accident or emergency stop, can damage your seat
belt system, even if the accident is “minor”. Please
have your Authorized Mahindra Dealer inspect the seat
belt system after an accident

• Please be aware that any unsecured item in your
vehicle, such as your pet, unsecured child restraint
system, or a laptop, can become a projectile in the
event of an accident or sudden stop, causing injuries to
occupants in the vehicle

WARNING

!

Never use a damaged seat belt system. A damaged
seat belt will not provide protection in an accident,
resulting in serious injury or death.

• Seat belt systems can be prone to abuse. They are not
indestructible. They must be handled with care to avoid
damage

• Keep the belts clean and dry. Belt retraction may
become difficult if the belts and webbing are soiled. If
they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive
cleaners. These chemicals will severely weaken the
belts

• Retractors in 3-point type seat belts retract the seat
belts when not in use. The inertia lock and coil spring
allow the belts to remain comfortable on users during
normal driving. During accidents or abrupt stops,
inertia locks restrict the sudden forward movement of
the wearer

• At least once each month, inspect the seat belt
webbing for any cuts, tears, or other signs of wear (such
as fraying along the edges). Also inspect the anchors,
retractors and buckles to be sure they are tight and
operating as intended to. In case of the slightest doubt,

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please have your Authorized Mahindra Dealer conduct a
thorough inspection

Injured Person

Injured persons must also wear a seat belt while traveling.
Consult your doctor for specific recommendations before
travel.

Patients

Persons with serious medical conditions should also wear a
seat belts. Consult your doctor for specific recommendations
before travel.

Pregnant Women

Pregnant women must also wear seat belts. Consult your
doctor for specific recommendations.

The lap belt should be worn snugly and as low as possible over
the hips. The shoulder belt should be worn across your
shoulder, but never across the stomach area. When worn
properly, the seat belt will protect both the mother and the
fetus in an accident or emergency stop.

WARNING

!

A pregnant woman should never wear the seat belt
across the stomach area. This could lead to serious
injuries or death of the fetus and/or the pregnant
mother.

WARNING

!

Never ride with the seat back reclined so that the seat
belt is no longer resting against your chest. The seat
belt provides maximum protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the occupants are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats. If you are reclined
excessively, the lap portion of the belt may slide past
hips and apply restraining forces directly to the
abdomen, or the shoulder portion of the belt may
contact the neck. The more the seat is reclined, the
greater the risk of death or serious injury.

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WARNING

!

Never wear twisted seat belts. Excessive forces will
be transferred from the belt to the wearer, in a
collision, resulting in personal injury or death. Each
seat belt is meant for use by one person only.

Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time
is dangerous. The seat belt will not be able to spread
the impact forces properly leading to serious injuries
or death.

WARNING

!

Never put a belt around a child being carried on the
occupant's lap. This could lead to serious injuries or
death. The child may be crushed in an accident or
emergency stop.

Seat belt usage is necessary to:

• Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your
vehicle

• Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs
during an accident

• Hold the driver in a position which allows better control
of the vehicle

Seat belts must also be worn by persons with injuries or
patients with serious medical conditions. Consult your doctor
for specific recommendations before travel.

Children who are too large for child restraint systems should
always occupy the rear seat and use the vehicle seat belts.
The lap portion of the seat belt should be fastened snugly on
the hips as l ow as pos sibl e and the s hould er stra p shou ld be
across the child's shoulder, not the neck or face. Use the seat
belt height adjuster as necessary. If you are unable to position
the strap across the child's shoulder, the child should remain
in a booster seat. Frequently check the seat belt to be sure it
remains snug and in position. A squirming child could cause
the seat belt to come out of position.

Fastening the Seat Belt

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Adjust the seat as needed, sit up straight and well back in the
seat. To fasten your seat belt, pull the webbing out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. An audible
“click” would be heard when the tab locks into the buckle.
Pull up on the shoulder strap to tighten the lap belt across
your hips. The seat belt retractor will pull in any slack in the
shoulder strap. A slow and easy motion will allow the belt to
extend and let you move your body around freely.

Periodically check the seat belt as you ride to be sure it
remains snug and in position. If there is a sudden stop or
impact, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock
(restrict) if you try to lean forward too quickly.

NOTICE

If the driver or co-driver seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, the seat belt
warning lamp illuminates. Refer “Warning Lamps” in
the “Features and Control” chapter for further
details.

Un-fastening the Seat Belt

To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow
the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it
remains untwisted as it retracts.

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WARNING

!

Never insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may
prevent you from properly latching the tab and may
cause damage to the buckle mechanism, thereby
making the seat belt ineffective in an accident,
resulting in personal injury or death.

Seat Belt Height Adjuster

You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor for
maximum comfort and safety in both front seats. If the height
of the seat belt is too near your neck, you will not be getting
the most effective protection. The shoulder portion of the
belt should be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and

PRESS

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midway over your shoulder nearest to the door and not your
neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the
height adjuster to an appropriate position while pressing the
height adjuster button. Release the button to lock the anchor
into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that
it has locked into the position.

WARNING

!

Adjust the shoulder belt height sitting well back in the
seat. Do not adjust the seat belt height while vehicle
is in motion.

Child Restraint System

NOTICE

Mahindra strongly urges the use of appropriate child
restraint system for children.

CAUTION

!

Use a child restraint system only if the child is not big
enough to properly wear the seat belts. Otherwise use
the regular seat belt instead of the child restraint
system. In models with rear seat belts seat the child in
the rear seat and use the seat belt. According to

accident statistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
Always secure a child in a proper child restraint
system in accordance with age and size of the child as
recommended by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

WARNING

!

For effective protection in accidents or sudden stops,
a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt
or a child restraint system depending on the age and
size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a
substitute for child restraint system. In an accident,
the child can be crushed against the windshield, or
between you and the vehicle’s interior.

WARNING

!

Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on
the front passenger seat. In the event of an accident,
the impact of the rapid inflation of the front
passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury
to the child.

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WARNING

!

Do not install a child restraint system on a seat where
the seat belt is not functioning normally. Contact the
nearest authorized Mahindra dealer immediately.

Installation of Child Restraints using Seat Belts

The following feature is only available in the second row seat
belts.

NOTICE

When the second row shoulder belt is completely
extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is
locked in that position and cannot be extended. This
feature is used to hold the child restraint system
securely. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt
and then pull the belt out once more. If the seat belt
cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the
belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor. Once the child seat is
removed and the belt fully retracts, the seat belt is
usable again for an adult passenger.

A child is too small to be properly restrained by a seat belt
alone. In fact, a child could be injured or killed by a seat belt
in an accident. Always use a proper child restraint system
appropriate for the size and weight of any children riding in

the vehicle. Never use padding, pillows or similar items.
Consult with the manufacturer of child restraint system to
select the one which is best for your child.

Children and child restraint systems must always be secured
in the rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a
rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing
child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and
children, who are large enough, using safety belts.

All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in a crash if their
child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.

Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the
seat belt and/or latch anchoring system. Strictly follow the
instructions that came with that child restraint for proper and
safe installation. If you are unable to secure the child
restraint according to the restraint's instructions, DO NOT
USE that child restraint.

WARNING

!

Do not allow children to stand up or kneel on either
the rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could
suffer serious injuries during emergency braking or
collision. Also, do not allow children to sit on your lap

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as it does not provide sufficient restraint. Pregnant
women and injured persons need to consult their
doctor for specific instructions on how to wear the
seat belt.

NOTICE

If your child has a medical or other condition which
required constant monitoring, and if you believe that
child must ride in the front passenger or middle seat,
please contact Mahindra for additional information
and instructions.

WARNING

!

A child in a rear-facing child restraint or a child in a
forward-facing child restraint secured in the front
passenger seat can be seriously injured or killed if the
front passenger airbag inflates.

Child Restraint - Passenger Risk Group

Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the
front seat because;

• Vehicle has no rear seat

• Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear
facing infant seat, or

• The infant has a medical condition which, according to
the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant
to ride in the front seat so the driver can constantly
monitor the infant’s condition.

Child age group 1 to 12: A child aged between 1 to 12 must
ride in the front seat because;

• Vehicle has no rear seat

• Although children aged between 1 to 12 ride in the rear
seats whenever possible, sometime they ride in the
front because no space is available in the rear seat of
the vehicle, or

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• The child has a medical condition which, according to
the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to
ride in the front seat so the driver can constantly moni­tor the child’s condition.

Child Restraint Installation - Precautions

CAUTION

!

If child restraint system regulations exist in the
country where you reside, please contact nearest
Mahindra dealer for the installation of the child
restraint system in the front seat.

Make sure that you have complied with all the
installation instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer and that the system is
properly secured.

NOTICE

A child restraint system must be properly restrained
on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder
belt. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions
which accompanied the child restraint system. Only
general installation instructions are provided in this
manual.

WARNING

!

• Never install a child restraint system with a seat
belt extender connected to the seat belt. The seat
belt will not securely hold the child restraint
system, which could cause death or serious injury to
the child or other passengers in the event of
collision or emergency stop.

• Never install a child restraint system on the rear
seat if it interferes with the locking mechanism of
the front seat/seat back.

• If the driver's seat position does not allow
sufficient space for safe installation of the child

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restraint in the rear seat behind the driver's seat,
install the child restraint system on the rear seat
behind the front passenger seat.

• If the seat belt does not function properly, it cannot
protect your child from serious injury or death.
Contact your authorized Mahindra dealer
immediately. Do not install the child restraint
system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured
with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than the
passenger compartment. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Child restraint systems are classified into the following three
categories depending on the child's age and size.

• Infant seat

• Convertible seat

• Booster seat

Use the appropriate child seat as per the age and child’s
personality.

Child Restraint Anchorage Location

For easy installation of child restraints, your vehicle has a
child restraint anchor fitting behind each second row seating
position.

NOTICE

All second row seating positions are fitted with
automatic length adjusting and locking retractors. To
provide increased safety, once the child safety system
is installed, the belt may be pulled fully out to
activate the function, and released to firmly hold the
system in place.

To release the seat belt push the seat belt release
button on the buckle and let the seat belt retract fully
to resume normal operation of the belt.

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NOTICE

The child restraint tether strap is fed underneath the
head restraint between the head restraint rods.

WARNING

!

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand
only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.

Child Restraint Installation

The second row seats backs are equipped with child restraint
anchorage systems. The latch anchors are located at the rear
of the second row seat back.

1. Adjust the head restraint to its top most position.

2. Install the child restraint system using 3 point seat belt
as per the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Route the top strap (if equipped) between the head
restraint rods.

4. Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket (if equipped).
Return the seat back to upright position.

A Upper Strap
B Attaching Clip
C Anchorage Point

A

B

C

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5. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt as per
child restraint manufacturer instructions and tighten the
top strap.

NOTICE

Ensure that the tab & buckle are locked and lap/
shoulder portion of the belt are not twisted. Do not
insert coins, clips, etc.,in the buckle as this may
prevent the proper latching of the tab and buckle.

NOTICE

Firmly push and pull the child restraint system in
different directions to be sure it is properly secured in
place.

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EQUIPPED)

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes airbags and
pre-tensioners. The air bags are designed to provide further
protection to the vehicle occupants in addition to the primary
protection provided by the seat belts and seat belt pre­tensioners.

The primary components of the system are the sensors which
measure when the air bags should deploy, and the air bag
module housing the air bag inflation device along with the air
bag. In the event of a significant frontal impact, the SRS
airbags inflate to work in conjunction with the seat belts and
help reduce injuries mainly to the driver's or front passenger's
head/chest which could otherwise be injured.

WARNING

!

All occupants, including the driver, should always
wear their seat belts irrespective of presence of
airbag to minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.

Airbags

Your vehicle has the following airbags:

• One frontal airbag for the driver (A)

• One frontal airbag for the front passenger (B)

• Two side (seat) impact airbags (C)

• Two curtain airbags (D)

A

B

C

C

D

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Air bags Location

• In the steering wheel hub - Driver Airbag

• On the IP, above the upper glove box - Co-driver Airbag

• Outboard side of driver and co-driver seat - Side Airbags

• Along both sides of the Roof Rails on both the A-pillar &
B-pillar - Curtain Airbags

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NOTICE

An airbag is not designed to deploy in every type of
crash. Depending on the type of accident or impact,
the front airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags
independently deploy thereby protecting the
occupants. It is not necessary that ALL the airbags
deploy during an accident.

To minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of
a crash, every passenger must always wear their seat belt
(see the chapter on Seat Belts in this manual). The airbags
inflate very quickly with great force. Do not position any part

of your body too close to a airbag, you or especially children
could be injured or killed by a deploying airbag.

Driver and Front Passenger Air Bag

Your vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Air
Bag) System and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and
front passenger seating positions. The indications of the
system's presence are the letters “SRS AIR BAG” embossed on
the air bag pad cover in the steering wheel and the
passenger's side front panel pad above the glove box.

The SRS consists of air bags installed under the pad covers in
the center of the steering wheel and the passenger's side
front panel above the glove box.

The purpose of the SRS is to provide the vehicle's driver and/
or the front passenger with additional protection than that
offered by the seat belt system alone in case of a frontal
impact of sufficient severity.

The SRS is designed to deploy the front air bags only when an
impact is sufficiently severe.

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Front air bags are not intended to deploy in side-impact, rear
impact or rollover crashes. In addition, front air bags will not
deploy in frontal crashes below the deployment threshold.

Side Impact Airbag

Your vehicle is equipped with a side impact air bag in both the
front seats. The purpose of the air bag is to provide the
vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional
protection than that offered by the seat belt alone.

The side impact air bags are designed to deploy only during
certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash
severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The side impact

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air bags are not designed to deploy in all side impact
situations.

WARNING

!

• The side impact air bag is supplemental to the seat
belt systems and is not a substitute for them.
Therefore your seat belts must be worn at all times
while the vehicle is in motion. The air bags deploy
only in certain side impact conditions severe
enough to cause significant injury to the vehicle
occupants.

• For best protection from the side impact air bag
system and to avoid being injured by the deploying
side impact air bag, all seat occupants should sit in
an upright position with the seat belt properly
fastened. The driver's hands should be placed on
the steering wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 positions.
The passenger' arms and hands should be placed on
their laps.

• Do not use any accessory seat covers. Use of seat
covers could reduce or prevent the effectiveness of
the system.

• Do not install any accessories on the side or near
the side impact air bag.

• Do not place any objects over the air bag or
between the air bag and yourself.

• Do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.)
between the door and the seat. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if
the supplemental side impact air bag inflates.

Curtain Airbag

Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails
on the A & B pillars.

They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat
occupants and the second row outboard seat occupants in
certain side impact collisions.

The curtain air bags are designed to deploy only during
certain side impact collisions, depending on the crash
severity, angle, speed and impact. The curtain air bags are
not designed to deploy in all side impact situations, collisions
from the front or rear of the vehicle or in most rollover
situations.

WARNING

!

• In order for side and curtain air bags to provide

the best protection, both front seat occupants and
both outboard rear occupants should sit in an

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upright position with the seat belts properly
fastened. Importantly, children should sit in a
proper child restraint system in the rear seat.

• When children are seated in the rear outboard
seats, they must be seated in the proper child
restraint system. Make sure to position the child
restraint system as far away from the door side as
possible, and secure the child restraint system in a
locked position.

• Do not allow the passengers to lean their heads or
bodies onto doors or place objects between the
doors and passengers when they are seated on
seats equipped with side and/or curtain air bags.

Airbag System Malfunction Lamp

Airbags do not require any regular maintenance of
service. The airbag system malfunction lamp
illuminates when the engine is started, and it turns

OFF after about two seconds as self check
confirming normal operations of airbag system and
malfunction lamp.

This lamp monitors airbag sensor assembly, airbag sensors,
indicator lamp, seat belt pretensioner's assemblies, inflators,
interconnecting wiring and power sources.

If either of the following conditions occur, there is a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pre-tensioners.
Immediately contact your Mahindra dealer.

• The lamp does not glow when the ignition is switched
ON or glows beyond six (6) seconds after switching the
ignition ON

• The lamp comes ON at any other time, even briefly

WARNING

!

Never make any modifications to your vehicle which
could affect the performance of your airbag system. In
particular, changes to the vehicle frame, bumpers,
bull bar, front fenders, ride height, suspension, seat
belts, interior trim, seats or steering wheel
(especially covers, pads or other trim), could prevent
proper deployment of the airbag. If you need to make
any modifications to accommodate any disability you
may have, please contact your authorized Mahindra
dealer.

WARNING

!

Never try to open or strike the airbag cover. If the
airbag cover is cracked or damaged in any way, the
airbag may not function as intended to. Take the
vehicle to an authorized Mahindra dealer.

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Even if the airbags do not deploy during an accident, take
your vehicle to an authorized Mahindra dealer for a thorough
inspection of the airbag and seat belt systems, no matter how
minor the accident. The airbag system could have been
damaged, and may not work as intended in a subsequent
accident, resulting in serious injury or death.

Airbag Inflation/Deployment

The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward
deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward
deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system
triggers the airbag inflators. The deceleration threshold level
is low when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed barrier
that does not move or deform. This threshold deceleration
will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object,
such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underside
collision. Once the deceleration level is met, a chemical
reaction is triggered in the inflators which quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas.

Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad
covers separate under pressure from the expansion of the air
bags. Further opening of the covers allows full inflation of the
air bags. A fully inflated air bag, in combination with a

properly worn seat belt, slows the driver's or the passenger's
forward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injury.

After complete inflation, the air bag immediately starts
deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility
and the ability to steer or operate other controls.

Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second,
producing a loud noise releasing smoke and residue along with
a non-toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some
minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue with soap and water as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so immediately.

WARNING

!

Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt
pre-tensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or
surrounding area or wiring. Failure to follow these
instructions may prevent them from activating
correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or
disable the system, which could result in death or
serious injury.

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WARNING

!

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag
cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes
after deployment. The airbags inflate only once.

WARNING

!

Never place objects in front of you or on the
dashboard while you are seated in the front seat. You
could be injured by the object when it is forced
toward you by the inflating airbag.

Do not cover the steering wheel, instrument panel,
seats with any object (e.g. dash panel covers, seat
covers) which may prevent the airbags from inflating
properly.

WARNING

!

The airbags inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious injuries,
primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause
other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and
hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns
or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying
airbag can also cause more serious injuries, especially
if an occupant's hands, arms, chest or head is in close
proximity to the airbag module at the time of

deployment. Sit straight and well back into the seat.
Move your seat as far back as practical to allow room
for airbag inflation, while still allowing you to
properly operate/drive the vehicle.

The front passenger should never sit on the edge of
the seat, stand near the glove compartment, rest feet
or other parts of the body on the dashboard when the
vehicle is moving.

WARNING

!

The driver or front passenger who is too close to the
steering wheel or dashboard can be killed or seriously
injured during airbag deployment.

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• The driver must sit as far back as possible from
the steering wheel while still maintaining control
of the vehicle.

• The front passenger must sit as far back as
possible from the dashboard.

• Sitting improperly or out of position can cause
occupants to be shifted too close to a deploying
air bag, strike the interior structure or be thrown
from the vehicle resulting in serious injury or
death.

• Always sit upright with the seat back in an upright
position, centered on the seat cushion with your

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seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and your
feet on the floor.

• All vehicle occupants must be properly restrained
using the seat belts.

• All infants and children must be placed in the rear
seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained by
seat belts or in a child restraint system.

• Front and side air bags can injure occupants
improperly positioned in the front seats.

• Even with air bags, improperly belted and un­belted occupants can be severely injured when the
air bag inflates. Always follow the precautions

about seat belts, air bags and occupant safety
contained in this manual.

• Do not modify the front seats. Modification of the
front seats could interfere with the operation of
the supplemental restraint system sensing
components or side impact air bags.

• Do not place items under the front seats. Placing
items under the front seats could interfere with
the operation of the supplemental restraint
system sensing components and wiring harnesses.

• Never lean against the door or center console –
always sit in an upright position

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Child Restraint and Airbags

This vehicle is fitted with one or more passenger airbags.
There is an extreme hazard associated with the use of
rearward-facing child restraints on seats equipped with airbag
assemblies.

WARNING

!

“Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of
it!”

WARNING

!

• Never put a child restraint in the front
passenger’s seat. If the front passenger air bag
inflates, it can cause serious or fatal injuries.

• Never hold an infant or child on your lap. The
infant or child could be seriously injured or killed
in the event of a crash. All infants and children
should be properly restrained in appropriate child
safety seats or seat belts in the rear seat.

• When children are seated in the rear outboard
seats of a vehicle equipped with side and/or
curtain air bags, be sure to install the child
restraint system as far away from the door side as
possible, and securely lock the child restraint
system in position.

• Inflation of side and/or curtain air bags could
cause serious injury or death to an infant or child.

• ABC – Always Buckle Children in the back seat. It is
the safest place for children of any age to ride.

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Airbag Deployment and Non-Deployment

Airbag Deployment
Front Air Bags

Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision
depending on the intensity, speed or angles of impact of the
front collision.

Side Impact and Curtain Air Bags

Side impact and curtain air bags are designed to inflate when
an impact is detected by side collision sensors depending on
the strength, speed or angles of impact resulting from a side
impact collision. Although the front air bags (driver’s and
front passenger’s air bags) are designed to inflate only in

frontal collisions, they also may inflate in other types of
collisions if the front impact sensors detect a sufficient
impact. Similarly, side impact and curtain air bags are
designed to inflate not only in side impact collisions, but may
inflate in other collisions if the side impact sensors detect a
sufficient impact.

Airbag Non-deployment

Impacts below a pre-determined moderate threshold may not
cause the airbags to deploy in the following cases:

• Collision with utility poles or trees -

Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle collides with
objects such as utility poles or trees, where the point of

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impact is concentrated to one area and the full force of
the impact is not delivered to the sensors.

• Under-ride situations -
Running under a truck's tail gate may not provide the

decelerations necessary for airbag deployment. Just
before impact, drivers often brake heavily. Such heavy
braking lowers the front portion of the vehicle causing
it to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher ground clear­ance. Air bags may not inflate in this “under-ride” situ­ation where deceleration forces that are detected by
sensors may be significantly reduced by such “under­ride” collisions.

• Rear-end collisions -

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Frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rear colli­sions, where occupants are moved backward by the
force of the impact. In this case, inflated air bags would
not be able to provide any additional benefit.

• Pot holes or stepped surfaces -

Driving into a big pot-hole, stepped surface or hitting
the far side of a hole/incline will not inflate the airbag.

• Roll-overs -

Air bags may not inflate in rollover accidents where air
bag deployment would not provide protection to the
occupants. However, side impact and curtain air bags
may inflate when the vehicle is rolled over by a side
impact collision.

• Frontal offset impact -

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Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide
the deceleration force necessary for airbag deploy­ment. In an angled collision, the force of impact may
direct the occupants in a direction where the air bags
would not be able to provide any additional benefit,
and thus the sensors may not deploy any air bags.

Airbag Replacement

An airbag will activate only once. Once activated, the airbag
and sensors will not function again and must be replaced
immediately.

Self-Servicing or Repairing the Airbag System

Self-servicing or tampering with the airbag system is
dangerous. An airbag could accidentally deploy causing
serious injuries, or will not deploy when there is a need.
Always take your vehicle to an authorized Mahindra dealer for
inspection and repairs.

Removing SRS Related Parts

Removing the instrument panel, steering wheel, seats or parts
containing airbag related parts or sensors is not
recommended. Never attempt to remove or re-install these
parts yourself or by any unauthorized persons. Airbags could
accidentally activate and cause serious injuries, or they may

not deploy when there is a need. Visit an authorized Mahindra
dealer if these parts must be removed.

Airbag Disposal

Improper disposal of an airbag or a vehicle with live airbags
can be extremely dangerous. Approach an authorized
Mahindra dealer to do these jobs.

Airbag Repair

If the front airbag cover or IP airbag cover shows signs of
damage or having been removed, the vehicle should be towed
to the nearest authorized Mahindra dealer for repair. Do not
attempt to self repair or reinstall the cover.

Airbag Maintenance

For cleaning the airbag covers/areas, use only a soft dry cloth
or one which has been moistened with plain water. Solvents
or cleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and
proper deployment of the system.

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A Word About your Keys

XUV500 comes with two Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) keys.

Key Number Tag

Your key number is given on the tag attached to the key. It is
recommended that you record the key number and store in a
safe place.

The keys op erate a ll lock s in your v ehicl e inclu ding th ose of
the doors and ignition with steering lock. We advise you to
keep one of these keys at a safe place for emergency use, but
not in the vehicle.

WARNING

!

Never leave the key in the ignition switch with
children in the vehicle. A child could switch on the
ignition, start the engine, operate power windows and
other controls, or move the vehicle, resulting in
personal injuries or death of bystanders and/or
children seated inside.

To Open a Door from Inside

Pull the door lever away from the door and push the door
outward to open.

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To Open a Door from Outside

Pull the door handle firmly outwards to unlock and swing the
door open.

Locking/Unlocking Individual Doors from Inside

Individual doors can be locked/unlocked from inside by the
respective door lock tabs.

Lift the lock tab outwards to unlock or press the tab inwards
to lock that particular door.

NOTICE

Locking the driver door from inside activates the
central locking system, thereby locking ALL the doors
of the vehicle. Refer to Central Locking section for
further details.

A Lock B Unlock

A

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Key Release

Press the key release button on the RKE to unfold the key.

Manual Locking/Unlocking Doors from Outside

The driver/co-driver door can be manually locked/unlocked
from outside by using RKE. Open the key by pressing the key
release button on the RKE. The key is bi-directional; you can
insert it into the key hole either way. Turn the key anti­clockwise to lock or clockwise to unlock the door.

NOTICE

A key hole is provided in the driver door and front
passenger door, to lock/unlock the doors manually
from outside

Driver / Co-driver Door

ALock
B Unlock

BA

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NOTICE

Locking the driver door from outside activates the
central locking system, thereby locking ALL the doors
of the vehicle. Refer to Central Locking section for
further details.

Locking/Unlocking the Back Door

The back door can be manually unlocked by pressing the
unlock button under the rear applique.

To close the back door, lower the back door half way down
and allow it fall on its own weight. The door is locked
automatically

Central Locking System

All doors of the vehicle can be simultaneously locked or
unlocked from the driver door.

Central Locking/Unlocking All Doors from Outside

To manually lock/unlock all the doors from outside using the
RKE, turn the key anti-clockwise (A)/clockwise (B) respec­tively in the driver door key hole.

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NOTICE

In case the back door is open when the central locking
is activated, the back door will not be locked even if it
is closed later.

If any other door is open when central locking is
activated, the system locks the open doors when they
are closed.

Central Locking/Unlocking All Doors from Inside

Press the driver door lock tab down (A) to lock or lift the lock
tab up (B) to unlock all doors simultaneously.

Child Safety Rear Door Lock

Your vehicle is equipped with left and right side child safety
rear door locks. When the lock mechanism is engaged, the
rear door(s) cannot be opened from the inside. The door(s)
can only be opened from the outside.

To activate the child safety right rear door lock push the lever
down (A) till you hear a distinct click indicating the activation
of the child lock.

A B

A

B

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To de-activate the child safety right rear door lock pull the
lever up (B) till you hear a distinct click indicating the de-

activation of the child lock.

NOTICE

If the rear doors are not operable from inside, ensure
that the child safety locks have been disabled.

NOTICE

Mahindra strongly recommends that the child safety
rear door locks be used whenever there are children
traveling in the rear seat.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The front sid e of the RKE h as three c ontrol b uttons ; Unlock ,
Lock and Search buttons. There is also a mechanical key
release button (D). The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system

A Activate/Lock B De-activate/Unlock

A

B

A Unlock Button C Lock Button
B Back Door Open Button D Key Release Button

C D

AB

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operates on Radio Frequency (RF). You can insert the key into
the ignition with either side up.

Precautions while handling RKE:

• Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts
off RF waves

• Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for
a long period, such as on the dashboard or hood under
direct sunlight

• Do not put the key in any liquid or wash it in an ultra­sonic washer

To Lock and Arm the Vehicle with RKE

Press the lock button on the RKE for locking and arming the
vehicle. When the vehicle is successfully locked and armed
using the RKE, the hazard lamps flash once. If there are any
open doors, the hazard lamps flash five times indicating the
same.

• If any of the doors, except the driver door, are open
while locking the vehicle with RKE, the vehicle locks all
doors (door locks) irrespective of the open door/doors.
When the open door(s) is/are closed later, the vehicle is
locked and armed.

• If the driver door is open while locking the vehicle with
RKE, the vehicle is not locked or armed. Close the
driver door and lock the vehicle again with RKE to arm
the Anti-theft system.

Unlock and Disarm the Vehicle with RKE

Press the unlock button on the RKE to unlock and disarm the
vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked and disarmed using
RKE, hazard lamps flash twice.

If there was an unauthorized attempt on the vehicle by
someone from the time you had locked and armed the vehicle
to the ti me you p ress t he unl ock bu tto n of RKE , the hazard
lamps flash four times along with an alarm indicating the
attempt.

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NOTICE

Using the ignition key to open the door, when the
vehicle was locked and armed with RKE will be treated
as unauthorized by the system setting off the alarm.
Press the unlock button on the RKE to cancel the
alarm.

NOTICE

When vehicle is armed by RKE, opening the door from
inside by operating the door inner handle will activate
the vehicle security alarm. If this occurs, press the

“UNLOCK” button on the RKE to disarm the security
alarm.

NOTICE

Upon the remote lock, if any of the doors are not
closed properly or are left open, the hazard lamps will
flash five times to indicate the same.

Back Door Open

Press the back door open button on the RKE to unlock the
back door. The hazard lamps flash four times indicating the
same.

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Search Function

The search function can be used to locate the vehicle in a
parking lot. Press the unlock button on the RKE for more than
3 sec. continuously to activate the search function.

When the Search function is ON, the hazard lamps flash for
approx. 30 sec. helping you to locate your vehicle. To extend
the search, press the search button again which will flash the
hazard lamps for another 30 sec. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the unlock button.

NOTICE

The head lamps also turn ON when UNLOCK button is
pressed twice (enabling the LMV feature). For the first

UNLOCK command, the doors are unlocked, and for the
next UNLOCK command, the head lamps turn ON
enabling you to safely board/locate the vehicle in the
night.

NOTICE

Search function works both during Locked/Unlocked
conditions of the vehicle.

Mute/Un-mute the Alarm/Beeps

The alarm or beeps heard during locking/unlocking the
vehicle can be muted/un-muted. Press the lock button for
more than 3 sec. to swap between mute and un-mute.

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Panic Alarm Function

The panic alarm function can be used during emergencies to
draw the attention of onlookers/bystanders. Press the unlock
button on the RKE for more than 3 sec. continuously when the
key is in the ignition to activate the panic alarm.

Auto Locking

When the vehicle crosses 20 kmph road speed range with all
the doors closed properly, all doors are locked automatically.

Auto Unlocking

All the doors are unlocked automatically, when the vehicle
has halted and ignition switched OFF. If the ignition is not

switched ON for the next few seconds, all the doors are
locked due to auto locking, provided doors are not open.

Auto Re-locking

Once yo u pres s the un lock b utto n on the R KE, if y ou do no t
open any of the doors for the next 45 sec., all the doors are
re-locked automatically.

NOTICE

In case of an accident/collision where a SRS has been
activated (Eg. airbag), all the doors are unlocked
automatically.

RKE Operating Range

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Using RKE, you can lock/arm or unlock/disarm the vehicle
from distances approx. 30ft.(9m).

NOTICE

If there is reduction in RKE range, please follow the
steps below:

• Check the distance: The RKE may be too far from
the vehicle. Stand closer to the vehicle during rain
or bad weather

• Check the location: Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signals. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the RKE higher, and try again.
Moreover, closeness to a radio transmitter such as
radio station tower, airport transmitter, mobile or
CB radios may lead to reduction in range of RKE

• Check the RKE battery: See battery replacement
procedure, given later in this section

• If the RKE is still not working correctly, contact an
Authorized Mahindra Dealer

RKE Battery Replacement

If the RKE operation is inconsistent when any of the buttons
are pressed it indicates that the RKE battery is weak.

The rear side of the RKE is snap fitted. Using a small screw
driver or similar tool, pry or separate the two halves of the
casing.

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NOTICE

While prying the RKE case, take care not to damage
the battery. Do not touch the battery terminals or
contacts.

Pull out the batteries and discard the same. Insert two new
batteries of 3V type. While fitting the new battery, ensure the
positive side of the batteries face up. Align both the halves of
the RKE and press to snap fit. Check operation of the RKE.

NOTICE

Perchlorate material needs special handling and
disposal. Refer to local regulations.

NOTICE

Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Replace
BOTH the batteries when the RKE operation is weak.

If RKE is Lost

If you have lost the programmed RKE, contact an Authorized
Mahindra Dealer for procuring a new RKE.

While programming a new key set, you will have to submit all
the keys available with you, to an Authorized Mahindra
Dealer.

NOTICE

Please note that there is a limitation (max 2 keys at a
time) to the number of keys that can be ordered. The
minimum time frame required to supply the duplicate
keys is 10 days after all the formalities are
completed. Please contact the dealer to understand
the formalities involved.

If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to
deactivate the anti-theft devices or start the engine.

NOTICE

If the key is stolen or lost, communicate to Authorized
Mahindra Dealer for de-activating the function of the
lost or stolen key. This is essential to avoid
unauthorized access using the misplaced key.

NOTICE

Only RKE transmitters programmed to your vehicle
electronics can be used for remote locking and
unlocking of your vehicle.