Land Rover Defender 02my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

Power Steering
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Power SteeringPOWER STEERING FLUID
WARNING
Power steering fluid is highly toxic - keep 
containers sealed and out of reach of 
children. If accidental consumption of fluid is 
suspected, seek medical attention 
immediately.
If power steering fluid should come into 
contact with the skin or eyes, rinse 
immediately with plenty of water.
Do not spill power steering fluid onto a hot 
engine - a fire may result.
Power steering fluid will damage painted 
surfaces: Soak up any spillage with...

Washers
111
W a sh er sWINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP
The windscreen washer reservoir supplies both 
front and rear screen washer jets.
Check the reservoir level at least every week 
and top-up with a mixture of water and Land 
Rover Parts STC 8249 Screenwash to 
approximately 1 inch (25 mm) below the 
bottom of the filler neck. Preferably mix the 
recommended quantities of water and 
screenwash in a separate container before 
topping-up, and always follow the instructions 
on the container. Note that an...

Washers
112
WASHER JETS
Front washer jets
The windscreen washer jets are set during 
manufacture and should not need adjusting. 
However, if adjustment is ever necessary, insert 
a needle into the jet orifice and lever gently to 
position each jet so that the spray is directed 
towards the centre of the screen.
Should any jet become obstructed, insert a 
needle or thin strand of wire into the orifice to 
clear the blockage.
Rear washer jetH3623H3648 

Wiper Blades
113
Wiper BladesWIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
To renew a windscreen or rear wiper blade, lift 
the wiper arm away from the screen, press the 
retaining clip (arrowed in illustration), pull the 
blade down the arm away from the hooked end 
and then unhook the wiper blade.
Locate the new blade assembly on the arm, 
hook it to the swivel bracket and push into 
engagement until the blade is retained by the 
clip.
Only fit replacement wiper blades that are 
identical to the original specification....

Battery
114
B a tte r yBATTERY SAFETY
WARNING
Batteries contain acid, which is both 
corrosive and poisonous. If spillage occurs:
•On clothing or the skin - remove any 
contaminated clothing immediately, flush 
the skin with large amounts of water, and 
seek medical attention urgently.
•In the eyes - flush with clean water 
immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek 
medical attention urgently.
Swallowing battery acid can be fatal unless 
IMMEDIATE action is taken - seek medical 
attention urgently....

Battery
115
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery is designed to be maintenance free, 
so topping-up is unnecessary. On the top of the 
battery there is a battery condition indicator 
(arrowed in illustration). Examine the indicator 
periodically to check the batterys condition. 
When the indicator shows:
•GREEN - the battery is in a good state of 
charge.
•DARK (turning to black) - the battery needs 
charging.
•CLEAR (or light yellow) - the battery must 
be replaced. Do not charge the battery or 
jump start...

Battery
116
Replacement batteries
Only fit a replacement battery of the same type 
and specification as the original - other 
batteries may vary in size or have different 
terminal positions which could cause a fire 
hazard when connected to the cars electrical 
system.
Battery disposal
Used batteries should be recycled. 
However, batteries are hazardous - you 
should seek advice about disposal from a Land 
Rover dealer or your local authority.
Battery charging
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain...

Tyres
117
Ty resCARING FOR YOUR TYRES
WARNING
DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS! Do not 
drive if any tyre is damaged, is excessively 
worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure.
Always drive with consideration for the 
condition of the tyres, and regularly inspect the 
tread and side walls for any sign of distortion 
(bulges), cuts or wear.
NOTE: If possible, protect tyres from 
contamination by oil, grease, fuel and other 
automotive fluids.
Tyre pressures
Correctly inflated tyres will ensure that you...

Tyres
118
Tyre wear 
Some tyres fitted as original equipment have 
wear indicators moulded into the tread pattern. 
When the tread has worn down to 1.6 mm (1/16 
inch) the indicators start appearing at the 
surface of the tread pattern, producing the 
effect of a continuous band of rubber across the 
width of the tyre.
A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as an 
indicator band becomes visible or the tread 
depth reaches the minimum permitted by 
legislation.Tread depth must be checked regularly (at 
every...

Tyres
119
Replacement tyres
Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit the 
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For 
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tyres 
comply with the original specification (see 
‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 156) and that the 
load and speed ratings shown on the side wall 
are the same as that of the original equipment. 
Contact your Land Rover dealer for further 
information or assistance.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of 
radial-ply tyres front and rear. DO NOT use...