Land Rover Defender 02my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

Cleaning & vehicle care
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Cleaning  & vehicle careWASHING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
Some high pressure cleaning systems are 
sufficiently powerful to penetrate door and 
window seals and damage rubbing strips and 
locking mechanisms. Never aim the water jet 
directly at heater air intakes, body and 
sunroof seals, or at any components that 
might easily be damaged.
Wash your vehicle frequently using a sponge 
and generous quantities of cold or lukewarm 
water containing a car shampoo. Rinse and dry 
off...

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Removing tar spots
Use white spirit to remove tar spots and 
stubborn grease stains from paintwork. Then 
wash immediately with soapy water to remove 
all traces of spirit.
Body protection
After washing, inspect the paintwork for 
damage. Any stone chips, fractures or deep 
scratches in the bodywork should be repaired 
promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly and 
can develop into major repair expense. Some 
exterior panels of your vehicle are made of 
aluminium which will...

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CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING
DO NOT use water to clean the dashboard, 
damage to the fuses and switches could 
occur. Instead, clean sparingly with a damp 
cloth and approved upholstery cleaner.
Plastic materials
Clean plastic-faced or cloth covered surfaces 
with diluted upholstery cleaner and wipe with a 
clean cloth.
NOTE: DO NOT polish fascia components - for 
safety, these should remain non-reflective.
Steering wheel and trim features should be 
cleaned with a damp cloth...

Identification Numbers
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Id ent i fi ca ti o n Numb er sVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
If you need to communicate with a Land Rover 
dealer, you may be asked to quote the Vehicle 
Identification Number (VIN).
The VIN (and recommended maximum vehicle 
weights) is stamped on a plate riveted to the top 
of the brake pedal box in the engine 
compartment (this should match the VIN 
recorded in the Service Portfolio book). The VIN 
is also stamped on the right-hand side of the 
chassis, forward of the...

Parts & Accessories
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Parts & Accesso riesPARTS AND ACCESSORIES
WARNING
The fitting of non-approved parts and 
accessories, or the carrying out of 
non-approved alterations or conversions, 
may be dangerous and could affect the safety 
of the vehicle and occupants, and also 
invalidate the terms and conditions of the 
vehicle warranty.
Your vehicle has been designed, built and 
tested to cope with a variety of off-road driving 
conditions, some of which can place the 
severest possible demands on...

Parts & Accessories
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AFTER SALES SERVICE
The After Sales Parts service is of paramount 
importance, both in the UK and across the 
world. In the UK there are over 100 authorised 
Land Rover dealers, all computer linked for 
rapid ordering of parts and accessories.
In addition, with franchised representation in 
over 100 countries worldwide, Land Rover are 
able to support your vehicle wherever you go.
Only Land Rover dealers are able to provide the 
full range of recommended parts and 
accessories...

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Emergency Information
Wheel Changing
WHEEL CHANGE TOOL KIT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  129
SPARE WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  130
LOCKING WHEEL NUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  131
CHANGING THE WHEEL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  132
Emergency Starting
STARTING AN ENGINE WITH A DISCHARGED 
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  137
USING BOOSTER CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  137
CONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLES....

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Wheel Changing
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Em erge nc y Informa ti on
Whe e l Cha ngingWHEEL CHANGE TOOL KIT
Jack and tools
One of two types of jack will have been supplied 
with your vehicle - either a bottle jack or a pillar 
jack. The operation of each type differs greatly 
and it is important to read the appropriate 
operating instructions that follow.
The bottle jack
* is stowed in a compartment 
under the left-hand front seat (see ‘Seat 
cushion removal’, page 21 for details of 
access). The jack handle and tools (or...