Land Rover Defender 02my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

Maintenance
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EMISSION CONTROL
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of 
emission and evaporative control equipment 
designed to meet specific territorial 
requirements. You should be aware that 
unauthorised replacement, modification or 
tampering with this equipment by an owner or 
repair shop may be unlawful and subject to 
legal penalties.
In addition, engine settings must not be 
tampered with. These have been established to 
ensure that your vehicle complies with 
stringent exhaust emission...

Bonnet Opening
101
B onne t Op eningBONNET OPENING (Td5 models)
WARNING
Ensure the wipers are switched off and have 
returned to the parked position before 
opening the bonnet.1.From inside the vehicle on the right hand 
side, pull the bonnet release handle (see 
illustration).
2.Lift the bonnet safety catch lever and raise 
the bonnet.
3.Release the bonnet support stay from the 
bonnet locking platform.
4.Fit the support stay into the slotted hole in 
the underside of the bonnet (see 
illustration)....

Engine Compartment
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E ngine  Co mpa rtme ntTd5 DIESEL ENGINE
1.Brake fluid reservoir.
2.Clutch fluid reservoir.
3.Cooling system reservoir.
4.Engine oil filler cap.
5.Power steering reservoir. 
6.Engine oil dipstick.
7.Washer reservoir.WARNING
While working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under Safety in the garage on a 
previous page.
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Engine Compartment
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Tdi DIESEL ENGINE
1.Diesel fuel filter.
2.Cooling system reservoir.
3.Brake fluid reservoir.
4.Clutch fluid reservoir.
5.Engine oil filler cap.
6.Engine oil dipstick.
7.Washer reservoir.
8.Power steering reservoir. 
WARNING
While working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under Safety in the garage on a 
previous page.
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Engine Oil
104
E ngine  OilCHECK & TOP-UP
WARNING
Take care to avoid spilling engine oil onto a 
hot engine - a fire may result!
Check the oil level at least every 250 miles (400 
km) when the engine is COLD and with the 
vehicle resting on level ground.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the oil level 
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine 
and let the vehicle stand for five minutes to 
allow the oil to drain back into the sump. DO 
NOT start the engine.
As a general guide, if the level on the...

Cooling System
105
C ooling S y st emCOOLANT CHECK AND TOP-UP
WARNING
NEVER remove the filler cap when the engine 
is hot - escaping steam or scalding water 
could cause serious personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the 
pressure to escape before removing 
completely.
NEVER run the engine without coolant.
Anti-freeze will damage painted surfaces; 
soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth 
immediately and wash the area with a 
mixture of car shampoo and water.
NEVER top-up with salt...

Cooling System
106
ANTI-FREEZE
WARNING
Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if 
swallowed - keep containers sealed and out 
of the reach of children. If accidental 
consumption is suspected, seek medical 
attention immediately.
Prevent anti-freeze coming in contact with the 
skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse immediately 
with plenty of water.
Anti-freeze contains important corrosion 
inhibitors. The anti-freeze content of the 
coolant must be maintained at 50% ± 5% all 
year round (not just in...

Fuel System
107
Fuel SystemFUEL SEDIMENTER (Tdi engines)*
The fuel sedimenter is located at the front of the 
engine compartment.
To drain: 
Slacken off the drain plug (arrowed in 
illustration), to allow any water to drain off. 
Retighten the plug as soon as pure diesel is 
emitted.
FUEL FILTER (Td5 engines)*
The fuel filter is located on the chassis side 
member, near the rear wheel. Twist the 
turnbuckle (arrowed in the upper illustration) 
through 90º to release the protective cover. Pull 
the cover...

Brakes
108
BrakesBRAKE FLUID
WARNING
Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep containers 
sealed and out of the reach of children. If 
accidental consumption of fluid is suspected, 
seek medical attention immediately.
If brake fluid should come into contact with 
the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with 
plenty of water.
Take care not to spill fluid onto a hot engine - 
a fire may result.
DO NOT drive the vehicle with the fluid level 
below the ‘MIN’ mark.
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces; 
soak up any...

Clutch
109
ClutchCLUTCH FLUID
WARNING
Clutch fluid is highly toxic - keep containers 
sealed and out of the reach of children. If 
accidental consumption of fluid is suspected, 
seek medical attention immediately.
If clutch fluid should come into contact with 
the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with 
plenty of water.
Take care not to spill fluid onto a hot engine - 
a fire may result.
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces; 
soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth 
immediately and wash the area...