10 Learning Your Vehicle 10 LEARNING YOUR VEHICLE Mahindra recommends that you contact your local ROXOR authorized dealer for information about ROV training courses in your area, or visit the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) website (http://www.rohva.org). All operators should familiarize themselves with the handling of the Mahindra ROXOR Offroad Side x Side in a controlled environment before they go off-roading. Find an area free of obstacles to practice and perform the exercises listed below. And never perform these exercises with a load in the cargo area or with a trailer attached. Starting the Engine – For manual transmission depress clutch pedal fully, for automatic transmission verify vehicle is in park (P). Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch, then turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the ignition key immediately when the engine has started. Do not hold ignition key in START position for more than 10 seconds at a time, this can overheat the starter and damage it. Improper use may result in a limited warranty claim being denied. Never use an engine starting aid such as ether. Engine damage will result which would void all of your warranty coverage. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, refer to section 27 Troubleshooting.
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Automatic Transmission - An automatic transmission is a type of vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. The following table describes the uses for each position labeled on the shifter. Position
Function
Description
P
Park
This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.
R
Reverse
This position is for backing up the vehicle.
N
Neutral
This position can be used for restarting a stalled engine.
D
Drive
This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 6th according to the vehicle speed and accelerator input.
L2
Low
This position offers the best torque when towing a trailer. It can also be used for ascending and descending more gradual grades.
L1
Lower
This position is used for ascending and descending steeper grades, and provides engine braking on descent.
Manual Transmission – If you have never driven a vehicle with a manual transmission, learning on the ROXOR while driving off-road is not advisable. A manual transmission requires the operator to shift gears themselves, with proper timing and coordination. This © 2019 Mahindra Vehicle Sales and Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
