Land Rover Defender 02my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Exp Rover

							Owner’s Handbook
Instruktieboekje
Manuel du Conducteur
Betriebsanleitung
Manuale di Istruzioni
Manual del Conductor
Manual do Propriet ário 
						

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Owners Handbook
Publication Part No. LRL 0439ENX - 2nd edition
© Land Rover 2001
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, 
recording or other means without prior written permission from Land Rover. 
						

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Owner’s Handbook
This handbook covers current Land Rover Defender models and, together with the Service 
Portfolio book, provides all the information you need to derive maximum pleasure from owning 
and driving your new vehicle.
For your convenience, the handbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a different 
aspect of the vehicle. These are listed on the title page and you will find it worthwhile to take a 
little time to read each one, and get to know your Defender as soon as you possibly can. The 
more you understand before you drive, the greater the satisfaction once you are seated behind 
the steering wheel.
IMPORTANT
The specification of each vehicle will vary according to territorial requirements and also from 
model to model within the vehicle range. Some of the information published in this handbook, 
therefore, may not apply to your particular vehicle.
Land Rover operates a policy of constant product improvement and therefore reserves the right to change specifications 
without notice at any time. Whilst every effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in this handbook, 
no liabilities for inaccuracies or the consequences thereof can be accepted by the manufacturer or the dealer, except in 
respect of personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or the dealer. 
						

							Contents
Controls & Instruments
Controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Locks & Alarm   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Seat Belts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Child Restraints   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door Mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instruments   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warning Lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lights & Indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wipers & Washers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Horn  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Manual Windows   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Electric Windows   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Heating & Ventilation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Air Conditioning   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heated Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior Equipment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Side & Rear Step   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
In-Car Telephones   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
In-Car Entertainment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Driving & Operating
Starting & Driving  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Catalytic Converter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel Filling   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Manual Gearbox  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Transfer Gearbox   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Traction Control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Towing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Load Carrying  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ancillary Equipment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Off-road Driving
Off-road Driving   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Driving Techniques  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Owner Maintenance
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Bonnet Opening   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Engine Compartment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Engine Oil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fuel System   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brakes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Clutch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Power Steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Washers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Battery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Tyres  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Cleaning & vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Identification Numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Parts & Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Emergency Information
Wheel Changing   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Emergency Starting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Recovery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Fuses   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Bulb Replacement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Technical Data
Technical Data   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Appendices
Appendices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  I 
						

							Introduction
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I ntrodu ct io nBEFORE YOU DRIVE
WARNING
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance 
and, hence, a higher centre of gravity than 
ordinary passenger cars. This will result in 
different handling characteristics. 
Inexperienced drivers should take additional 
care, particularly in off-road driving 
situations and when performing abrupt 
manoeuvres on unstable surfaces.
SYMBOLS USED
The following symbols used within the 
handbook call your attention to specific types of 
information.
This recycling symbol identifies those 
items that must be disposed of safely in 
order to prevent unnecessary damage to the 
environment.
*An asterisk appearing within the text, 
identifies features or items of equipment that 
are either optional, or are only fitted to some 
vehicles in the model range.
WARNINGS IN THIS HANDBOOK
WARNING
Safety warnings are included in this 
handbook. These indicate either a procedure 
which must be followed precisely, or 
information that should be considered with 
great care in order to avoid the possibility of 
personal injury or serious damage to the 
vehicle.
SECURITY CARD
The security card, supplied with the literature 
pack, contains important emergency 
information. It is ESSENTIAL that you keep the 
card safe from theft and ensure that it is passed 
to the new owner if you sell the vehicle.
•Key number: This is the number of the 
starter/door key - essential if you ever need 
to obtain a replacement.
•Emergency key access code: You will need 
this code in order to start the vehicle if the 
handset has been lost or damaged (see 
‘Emergency key access’, page 15).
•Locking wheel nut number: If your vehicle 
has locking wheel nuts, you will have been 
provided with a special wheel nut socket to 
remove them. You will need to quote this 
number to obtain a replacement socket.
•VIN (vehicle identification number): This 
identity number is unique to your vehicle 
and is essential proof of its specification. 
The number can also be found in various 
locations around the vehicle (see ‘VEHICLE 
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)’, 
page 123).
•Radio security code number
*: This unique 
code must be entered into the radio 
whenever the power supply has been 
disconnected. Without this code, the radio 
unit will not operate (see Security code in 
the In-Car Entertainment book).
WARNING
Never leave the security card inside the 
vehicle when it is unattended.
Memorise the emergency key access code, or 
keep the card on your person while driving, in 
case of emergencies. 
						

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SERVICE PORTFOLIO
The Service Portfolio book included in your 
literature pack contains important vehicle 
identification information, details of your 
entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover 
warranty, as well as useful consumer advice.
Most important of all, however, is the section 
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing 
requirements for your vehicle and also includes 
the First Service Voucher, and the service 
record slips, which the Dealer should sign and 
stamp to certify that the routine services have 
been carried out at the recommended intervals. 
WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE 
VEHICLE
Warning labels attached to your vehicle 
bearing this symbol mean: DO NOT 
touch or adjust components until you 
have read the relevant instructions in 
the handbook.
Warning labels showing this symbol 
indicate that the ignition system utilises 
very high voltages. DO NOT touch any 
ignition components while the starter 
switch is turned on!
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK LABEL
Information concerning operation of the 
differential lock is printed on the centre 
console. This is important information and 
must be understood fully with reference to the 
‘Gearbox and Transmission’ sections of this 
handbook, before using the transfer gearbox. 
The label contains the following warning:
“THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SHOULD ONLY BE 
ENGAGED WHEN TRACTION IS LIKELY TO BE 
LOST. WIDE THROTTLE OPENINGS SHOULD 
BE AVOIDED WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION 
WITH 1st AND 2nd GEAR LOW RANGE. AS 
SOON AS THE DIFFICULT SURFACE HAS BEEN 
CROSSED THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST BE 
RELEASED.
A SINGLE AXLE ROLLER RIG MAY BE USED 
FOR SPEEDS UP TO 5 km/h. THE CENTRE 
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST BE DISENGAGED. 
FOR ROLLER TESTS ABOVE 5 km/h EITHER 
ALL FOUR WHEELS MUST BE ROTATED AT 
THE SAME SPEED OR IF ONLY A SINGLE AXLE 
ROLLER RIG IS AVAILABLE, THE 
DIFFERENTIAL MUST BE LOCKED AND THE 
PROPELLER SHAFT TO STATIONARY AXLE 
MUST BE REMOVED.”
THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SHOULD ONLY BE ENGAGED WHEN TRACTION IS LIKELY 
WIDE THROTTLE OPENINGS SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WIT1st AND 2nd GEAR LOW RANGE. AS SOON AS THE DIFFICULT SURFACE HAS BEENDIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST BE RELEASED.
A SINGLE AXLE ROLLER RIG MAY BE USED FOR SPEEDS UP TO 5km/h. THE CENTDIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST BE DISENGAGED. FOR ROLLER TESTS OVER 5 km/H EIWHEELS MUST BE ROTATED AT THE SAME SPEED OR IF ONLY A SINGLE AXLE ROL
AVAILABLE, THE CENTRE DIFFERENTIAL MUST BE LOCKED AND THE PROPELLER SSTATIONARY AXLE MUST BE REMOVED.
WARNING
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IN AN EMERGENCY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Remember the breakdown safety code
If a breakdown occurs while travelling:
•Wherever possible, consistent with 
road safety and traffic conditions, the 
vehicle should be moved off the main 
thoroughfare, preferably into a lay-by. If 
a breakdown occurs on a motorway, 
pull well over to the inside of the hard 
shoulder.
•Switch on hazard lights.
•If possible, position a warning triangle 
or a flashing amber light at an 
appropriate distance from the vehicle to 
warn other traffic of the breakdown, 
(note the legal requirements of some 
countries).
•Evacuate passengers through nearside 
doors onto the verge, well away from 
the road, as a precaution in case your 
vehicle is accidentally struck by other 
traffic.  
						

							Controls & Instruments
Controls
CONTROLS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
FASCIA SWITCHES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Locks & Alarm
KEYS AND HANDSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
INTERIOR SPACE PROTECTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES. . . . . . . . . .  18
CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
TAIL DOORS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Seats
FRONT SEATS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
HEATED FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
SEAT BELTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
CARING FOR SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Child Restraints
CHILD SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30 
						

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EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   31
Instruments
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   32
Warning Lights
WARNING LIGHTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33
Lights & Indicators
DIRECTION INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   38
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   38
Wipers & Washers
OPERATING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   39
WINDSCREEN WIPERS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   39
WINDSCREEN WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   40
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER  . . . . . . .   40
Horn
HORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Manual Windows
FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42
SLIDING REAR WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42
Electric Windows
ELECTRIC WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Sunroof
SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
Heating & Ventilation
VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   45
HEATER CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   46
USING YOUR HEATER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   47
Air Conditioning
AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . .   48
USING THE AIR CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49
Heated Screens
HEATED FRONT SCREEN AND REAR WINDOW .   50
Interior Equipment
INTERIOR LIGHTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   51
CLOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   51
CIGAR LIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   52
ASHTRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   52
CUBBY BOX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   53
INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR  . . . . . . . . . . . .   53
Side & Rear Step
STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   54
In-Car Telephones
IN-CAR TELEPHONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   55
In-Car Entertainment
RADIO AERIAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   56
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   56 
						

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C ontrol s & Ins trume nt s
C ontrolsCONTROLS
1.Fresh air vent control
2.Audio system
3.Fascia switches (see overleaf)
4.Fresh air vent control
5.Air blower control
6.Direction indicators and horn control
7.Lighting switch
8.Instrument panel
9.Clock
10.Windscreen wiper/washer control11.Air temperature & distribution controls
12.Air conditioning controls
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13.Accelerator pedal
14.Brake pedal
15.Clutch pedal
16.Starter switch
17.Bonnet release lever
18.Handbrake
19.Transfer gear lever
20.Main gear lever
NOTE: The precise specification and location of the controls may vary according to territorial 
requirements and from model to model within the vehicle range.
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