Tata Altroz BS VI 2021 MAINTENANCE User Manual

Tata Altroz BS VI 2021 is a great example of both new ideas and dependable work. In addition to its attractive design and high-tech features, the Altroz puts a lot of stress on how important maintenance is. This hatchback is a great example of Tata’s drive to being environmentally responsible. It was carefully designed to meet the strict Bharat Stage VI emission standards. The Altroz’s maintenance goes way beyond simple jobs; it’s based on a philosophy of making things last as long as possible and running at their best. The Altroz’s maintenance needs, like regular services, fluid checks, and tire rotations, are well thought out to ensure its continued performance and durability. This attention to careful maintenance makes sure that the Altroz keeps running well on the road. It shows how committed Tata is to making sure that driving pleasure and responsible ownership go hand in hand.

Maintenance

Maintenance and Service

Periodic maintenance is essential for ensuring long trouble-free performance. Have your vehicle serviced regularly from TATA MOTORS Authorized Dealer/Service Center. There is a large network of TATA MO-TORS Authorized Service Centre to help you with their professional servicing expertise. Scheduled maintenance information is provided which makes tracking routine service easy. The following checks can be carried out between the recommended scheduled maintenance services. Take help of our authorized service center for assistance.

1. Engine oil level
2. Engine coolant level
3. Brake fluid level
4. Washer fluid level checking & topping up
5. Battery electrolyte level
6. Tyre inflation pressure including spare wheel

NOTE
Refer “Opening and Closing” section for engine bonnet opening.

WARNING

• Be careful not to touch a hot engine, exhaust manifold and pipes, muffler, radiator and water hoses.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure of enough ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning material (such as cigarettes) away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment,

• Switch off the ignition
• Never reach into the area where there is a risk of danger from moving components, such as the fan rotation area.
• Keep clothing away from moving parts.

Engine Compartment – Diesel

1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filling cap
3. Windshield washer container
4. Battery
5.  Fuse Box
6. Dipstick – Engine oil
7. Radiator Cap

Engine Compartment – Petrol (Engine)

1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Dipstick – Engine oil
3. Engine oil filling cap
4. Windshield washer container
5. Radiator Cap
6. Fuse Box
7.  Battery

Engine Oil Level

Dipstick location Engine oil (Diesel)

Dipstick location Engine oil (Petrol)

Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. Turn it ‘OFF’ and wait for 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Take out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. Pull it out again and ex-amine the oil level. It should be between ‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’ level. If not, top up with recommended engine oil.

NOTE
The oil consumption depends upon the driving style and the conditions under which the vehicle is used.

Dipstick (Petrol)

Dipstick (Diesel)

NOTE
Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running. Do not add oil above than the MAX. mark. Oil level above the MAX. mark may cause engine damage.

For location of Engine oil filling cap and dip stick, please refer image of the respective Engine Compartment

Brake Fluid Level

Brake fluid reservoir (Diesel)

Brake fluid reservoir ( Petrol)

Brake fluid level

The level of the brake fluid should be be-tween the ‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’ marks pro-vided on the side of the brake fluid container. If the level falls below the ‘MIN’ mark, add recommended brake fluid.

NOTE
Do not allow brake fluid to make contact with the skin or eyes. Do not allow brake fluid to splash or spill on the paint surface as it will damage the paint. In case of spillage, wipe it off immediately.
For location of Brake Fluid Container and filling cap, please refer respective Engine Compartment.

Engine Coolant Level

Examine whether the coolant level is be-tween the ‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’ marks provided on the coolant reservoir. When the coolant level is low, top up with recommended coolant through filler of No loss tank until the level approaches the max level line. Refer ‘Technical information’ section.

NOTE
In case of emergency, a large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in order to reach a vehicle service location.

Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle to confirm correct level. For location of Engine coolant container and filler cap, please refer image of Engine Compartment.

NOTE
Topping up of the coolant should be done in the auxiliary tank only. Make sure that only TATA MOTORS recommended coolant is used. Mixing of different coolants may harm your engine’s cooling system and its components. Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant.

WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized, particularly when the engine is warm. When opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury. Let the engine cool down before opening the cap. Wear eye and hand protection when opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a turn to allow pressure to escape.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level

Examine if there is washer fluid in the tank. Fill it if necessary. Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary.

NOTE
Do not use detergent or any other additive in the windshield washer reservoir. This can severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield, and can also damage your vehicle’s paint. Do not operate washer motor with no fluid in washer tank, washer motor will be damaged.

For location of Windshield Washer Container and filling cap, please refer image of the respective Engine Compartment.

Battery

• Examine the battery for electrolyte level against the marking on the battery outer case.
• Examine the battery terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish pow-der). To remove it, wash the terminals with a solution of baking soda. It will bubble up and turn brown.
• When this stops, wash it off with plain water. Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper towel.
• Apply petroleum jelly to the terminals to prevent further corrosion.
• Use a proper wrench to loosen and remove cables from the terminals.
• Always disconnect the negative (ve) cable first and reconnect it last.
• If your vehicle is equipped with Battery Sensor, then disconnect only the Sensor Output Cable. Do not remove the Sensor, Sensor connector completely as this will result in the loss of sensor function temporarily. Sensor functionality will be restored when the Vehicle is parked for 3 hours without any operation.
• Clean the battery terminals with a terminal cleaning tool or wire brush.
• Reconnect and tighten the cables, coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.
• Make sure that the battery is securely mounted.
• If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
• If your vehicle is equipped with Battery Sensor, connect the jump start leads on output terminal of Battery Sensor. Do not connect the jump start leads on Sensor surface or Battery terminal. This will result of function loss of Battery sensor. Refer the Battery Sensor image for do’s and don’ts.

For location of battery, please refer image of the respective Engine Compartment.

NOTE
Use only authorized Battery recommended by TATA Motors. Use of any other unauthorized Battery will result in malfunction of the ISS operation.

NOTE

• During normal operation, the battery generates gas which is explosive in nature. A spark or open flame can cause the battery to explode causing very serious injuries.
• Keep all sparks, open flames and smoking materials away from the battery.
• The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte) which is poisonous and highly corrosive in nature. Getting electrolyte in your eyes or on the skin can cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing and a face shield or have a skilled technician to do the battery maintenance.

Spark Plug (Petrol)

For NG NA Engine

Spark Plug	Number	Gap
Federal Mogul (Champion)	RER8MC	0.8  to 0.9  mm

For NG TC Engine

Spark Plug	Number	Gap
BOSCH	YR5ME0	078 to 0.8 mm

Tightening Torque – 25 Nm

NOTE
Use spark plug of recommended make & type for replacement.

Tyres

1	Under inflation	Excessive side tread wear
2	Correct tyre pressure	Uniform wear
3	Over inflation	Excessive center tread wear

Inflation
Do a check of the tyre pressure and the tyres condition periodically.
Examine the pressure in the tyres when they are cold.
Keep the correct pressure in the tyres for the best combination of riding comfort, handling, tyre life and optimum performance.
Over inflation of tyres makes the vehicle ride bumpy and harsh. Tyres are more prone to uneven wear and damage from road hazards.
Under inflated tyres reduce comfort, affects handling and increases the operating temperature, which can result in failure. They also cause uneven wear and bring down the performance of the car.

NOTE
Every time you check inflation pressure, you should also examine tyres for uneven wear, damage and trapping of foreign objects in the treads and wear.

Recommended tyre pressures

Tyre size	Front (psi/bar)	Rear (psi/bar)
165/80 R14	35 / 2.4	35 / 2.4
185/60 R16	35 / 2.4	35 / 2.4
195/55 R16	35 / 2.4	35 / 2.4
185/65 R15	35 / 2.4	35 / 2.4

For ride comfort, refer below pressure  table

	Front and Rear
Tyre size Laden         Unladen
165/80 R14	35	35
185/60 R16	35	32
195/55 R16	35	32
185/65 R15	35	35

NOTE
This is for reference. Kindly refer Tyre pressure as indicated on tyre pressure sticker provided on vehicle.

Tyre pressure sticker location

Tyre rotation
To increase tyre life rotate the tyre at specified intervals or earlier depending on the operation of vehicle. The illustrations shows how to rotate tyres.

For 165/80 R14 tyres

For tyre with temporary spare wheel (if available)

NOTE

• Do not use spare wheel for tyre rotation, in case of temporary spare wheel used.
• Two or more temporary tyres should not be used on one vehicle.
• Tyre pressure of temporary wheel is to be checked at least once in in a month.

Spare wheel specification
165/80 R14 for all variants

Wheel covers (if available)
Insert a piece of cloth between the spokes of the wheel cover and pull it out-wards. Take out detached wheel cover from the wheel rim. When installing the cover, make sure that it is positioned so that it does not cover the air filling valve. Apply equal pressure at the circumference of the wheel cover to fix it in the wheel rim.

NOTE
Do not use any sharp tools (such as screw driver etc.) to remove the wheel cover.

Wheel Alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive and uneven tyre wear. Check wheel alignment at specified intervals.

Wheel Balancing
Wheels of your vehicle are balanced for better ride comfort and longer tyre life. Balancing needs to be done whenever tyre is removed from rim.

WARNING
If the vehicle vibrates abnormally on a smooth road, have the wheel balanced done immediately.

Special care for tubeless tyres:

• When you remove the tyre and install it back on the rim, take precautions not to damage tyre bead. Use tyre removal and assembly machines. Damage or cut on tyre bead may cause gradual loss of air and deflation of tyre.
• Do not scratch the inner surface of tubeless tyre with metallic or sharp object. Tubeless tyres are coated with impermeable layer of rubber from the inner surface which holds the air in the tyre. Removal of this layer due to scratching may cause gradual loss of air and deflation.
• If wheel rim gets damaged in service, get the wheel rim repaired/ replaced immediately. Running the vehicle with damaged rim may cause deflation of tyre and subsequent dislodging of tyre from rim.
  Keep the recommended inflation pressure. Over-inflation, in particular, may cause puncture or bursting of tyre.

NOTE
Life and wear pattern of tyres depends on various parameters like tyre pressure, wheel alignment, wheel balancing, tyre rotation, etc. It also largely depends on vehicle speed, load carried, usage, driving habits, road conditions, tyre quality, etc. In case fault is suspected to be due to poor quality of tyres, the same may be taken up with concerned tyre manufacturer.

Smart Key Battery Replacement
(For PEPS variant)

Procedure:

1. Open rear side of key (battery cover).
2. Replace with new battery in the smart key battery slot.
3. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing upwards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
4. Close the battery cover.
5. Make sure that the key cover is intact properly.

NOTE

• Use CR 2032 battery only.
• An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose the battery ac-cording to your local law(s) and regulation.

Wearable key battery replacement procedure

Battery status of the wearable key fob:
If customer presses the driver door handle switch or tailgate switch for 2-3 times with valid wearable and if the passive entry is not working, the wearable key fob’s battery is low.
As standby he can use Smart Key (UID) or emergency key for entry
Customer to contact nearby dealer or service station for battery replacement.

Battery Specifications

• Lithium Battery CR1632
• Voltage 3V
• Make: Panasonic, Renata

NOTE
Battery life is 10 months or 25,000 PKE cycles (whichever comes earlier).

Battery replacement

• Remove the screws from backside of wearable key fob.
• Remove back-cover
• Remove battery from wearable key
• Place new battery
• Put the back cover and screw it with all the four screws.

On Board Diagnostic (OBD II) System

On board Diagnostics or OBD, is an auto-motive term referring to a vehicle’s self-diagnostic and reporting capability. The OBD system allows continuous diagnosis of the components of the vehicle correlated with emissions. This system warns the driver, by turning “ON” the Malfunction Indication lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster, when a fault causes emission levels to increase.
The OBD system also has a diagnostic connector that can be interfaced with appropriate diagnostic tools, which makes it possible to read the fault codes stored in the Electronic Control Unit, to-gather with a series of specific parameters for Engine operation and Diagnosis. This check can also be carried out by the traffic police. On board diagnostic located in Engine compartment fuse box. (Refer below image).

Location of On board diagnostic (OBD II).

Service Instructions
The TATA ALTROZ has been manufactured to give you economical and trouble-free performance. To achieve this, please follow the instructions as stated.
Your vehicle is entitled to three free services (labour only). The free service coupons are attached to the sales invoice. Please present these coupons to the servicing dealer while availing free services.
1st free service – At 1,000-2,000km. OR 2 months, whichever is earlier.
2nd free service – At 7,000-8,000km. OR 6 months, whichever is earlier.
3rd free service – At 14,500-15,500km. OR 12 months, whichever is earlier.
All services other than free services are chargeable.

Servicing of the vehicle can be done at any TATA MOTORS Authorised Dealer Workshop or TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre (TASC). Warranty claims can be settled by any TATA MOTORS Authorised Dealer Workshop or TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre (TASC).

Service Schedule

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General

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Wash the vehicle & Clean Condenser Fins

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Check condition of Rubber bushes/ parts in lower link, front & rear coil spring seats, front & rear bump stoppers, anti-roll bar, rear twist beam, front & rear dampers, rub- ber                  boot/dust cover/bellow in rack & pinion, steering and suspension ball joints, steering column. Re- place  if  necessary (First at 15K/12M then at every service).

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Check & Replace if found damaged — Exhaust hanger , Suspension bushes

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Change engine oil and Oil filter

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S. N.	Operation	Km	PDI	1500	7500	15000	22500	30000	37500	45000	52500	60000	67500	75000	82500	90000	97500	105000	112500	120000	127500	135000	142500	150000
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5	Replace Fuel filter assembly . Re- place based on Lamp status only.	# /24 M
6	Check AC & Alternator belt condition visually, replace if found damage	15K / 12M				●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●
7	Check timing belt visual condition, replace if found damage.	# 105K/24M																●
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9	Replace timing drive kit (Timing belt, Auto tensioner and Idler)	# 150K/60M																						●
	ENGINE (Gasoline)
1	Clean air filter element (more frequently for vehicle operating in severe condition)	15K / 12M				●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●
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3	Gasoline – Replace Gasoline Fuel Filter	75K/60M												●										●
4	Change Spark plugs – Natural As- pirated Engine	45K/36M								●						●						●
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1	Check front brake pads & rear brake linings. Replace if necessary	15K/12M				●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●		●
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WHEELS & TYRES

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Check & adjust wheel alignment (For severe usage, above checks to be done at every 5,000 km or after every severe usage event)

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Vehicle Parking for Long Duration (Non – Use Maintenance)
If you want to park your vehicle at one place for long duration, following care is to be taken:

1. Park the vehicle in covered, dry and if possible well-ventilated premises. Engage a gear.
2. Remove the battery terminal cables (first remove the cable from the negative terminal). Ensure that battery is fully charged.
3. Use wheel chocks to prevent movement of the car.
4. Clean and protect the painted parts using protective wax.
5. Clean and protect the shiny metal parts using commercially available special compounds.
6. Sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen wiper and lift them off the glass.
7. Slightly open the windows.
8. Cover the vehicle with a cloth or perforated plastic sheet. Do not use sheets of imperforated plastic as they do not allow moisture on the vehicle body to evaporate.
9. Inflate the tyres to 0.5 bar above the normal specified pressure and check it at regular intervals.
10. Check the battery charge every six weeks.
11. Do not drain the engine cooling system.

FAQ