Land Rover Defender 02my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

Starting & Driving
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STARTING - Diesel engines
WARNING
Never start or leave the engine running in an 
unventilated building - exhaust gases are 
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide, 
which can cause unconsciousness and may 
even be fatal.
1.Check that the handbrake is applied and 
that the gear lever is in neutral.
2.Switch off all unnecessary electrical 
equipment.
3.Insert the starter key and turn the switch 
to position ‘II’. Wait until the glow plug 
warning light extinguishes.
NOTE: The waiting...

Starting & Driving
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DRIVING
Instruments and warning lights
Before driving it is important to fully 
understand the function of the instruments and 
warning lights (see ‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, 
page 32).
NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular 
importance, illumination indicating that a fault 
exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop the 
vehicle and seek qualified assistance before 
continuing.Warming-up 
DO NOT warm-up the engine by allowing it to 
idle at a slow speed.
In the interests of fuel...

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Power assisted steering
Power assistance is progressively applied the 
more the steering wheel is turned. For example; 
where manual steering effort would normally be 
greatest (at slow speeds on maximum lock), 
power assistance is greatest. Similarly, where 
only minimal steering effort would normally be 
required (at high speed with the wheels straight 
ahead), then power assistance is also minimal, 
thus enabling the driver to benefit from 
apparently consistent steering effort...

Starting & Driving
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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
WARNING
DO NOT use auxiliary equipment, such as 
roller generators, that are driven by one 
wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause 
failure of the gearbox differential. If the 
differential lock is engaged in an attempt to 
avoid damage, the vehicle will drive itself 
forward.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous substances 
which can cause unconsciousness and may 
even be fatal.
•DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
•DO NOT start or leave...

Catalytic Converter
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Catalytic ConverterCATALYTIC CONVERTER*
The exhaust system on some vehicles 
incorporates a catalytic converter, which 
converts poisonous exhaust emissions from 
the engine into environmentally less harmful 
gases. 
WARNING
Catalytic converters can be easily damaged 
through improper use, particularly if the 
wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire 
occurs. For this reason it is VERY IMPORTANT 
that you heed the precautions which follow.
Fuel
ONLY use fuel recommended for your...

Fuel Filling
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Fuel FillingSAFETY ON THE FORECOURT
WARNING
Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, 
in confined spaces, are also extremely 
explosive. 
Always take sensible precautions when 
refuelling: 
•Switch off the engine.
•Do not smoke or use a naked flame or light, 
or operate a mobile phone.
•Take care not to spill fuel.
•Do not overfill the tank.
FUEL FILLER
WARNING
DO NOT fully remove the filler cap until any 
captive tank pressure has been released (wait 
until the hissing stops).The fuel...

Fuel Filling
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When replacing, ensure that the key is removed 
from the lock, then tighten the cap clockwise 
until you hear the fuel cap ratchet click at least 
three times. This locks the cap (the key is not 
needed). Finally, reposition the key cover over 
the lock.
 
TYPE OF FUEL
Use diesel or automotive gas oil (AGO) to 
EN 590. 
The quality of diesel fuel (Derv) can vary in 
different countries and only clean, good quality 
fuel should be used. It is important that the 
sulphur content of diesel...

Fuel Filling
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FUEL FILLING
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to fill the tank to its maximum 
capacity. If the vehicle is to be parked on a 
slope, in direct sunlight, or high ambient 
temperature, expansion of the fuel could 
cause spillage. 
Filling station pumps are equipped with 
automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel spillage. 
Fill the tank SLOWLY until the filler nozzle 
automatically cuts-off the supply. DO NOT 
attempt to fill the tank beyond this point or 
spillage could result due to expansion of the...

Fuel Filling
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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH (Td5 models)
The fuel cut-off switch is a safety device which, 
in the event of a collision or sudden impact, 
automatically cuts off the fuel supply to the 
engine.
The switch is located on the engine 
compartment bulkhead. After an impact, the 
switch must be reset by pressing the rubber top 
(arrowed in illustration) before the engine can 
be restarted.
WARNING
ALWAYS check for fuel leaks before resetting 
the switch! 
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Manual Gearbox
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M anu al Ge a rboxGEAR LEVER
Manual transmission vehicles feature a five 
speed main gearbox and a two-speed (LOW & 
HIGH) transfer box. In addition, a centre 
differential in the transfer box distributes the 
drive to the front and rear axles, providing 
permanent four wheel drive. By using the main 
gearbox in conjunction with the transfer gears, 
ten forward and two reverse speeds are 
available.
The gear positions for the main gearbox are 
shown on the gear lever knob. Note that...