Land Rover Defender 02my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

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A nc illa ry  Equipm en tWINCHES
A number of different winches, suited to jobs 
ranging from vehicle recovery to haulage, can 
be fitted to your Defender. For further 
information on the types of winch available and 
their various uses, contact your Land Rover 
dealer.
As winch operation will vary considerably on 
different winch units, it is essential that the 
manufacturer’s operating instructions are 
understood and followed carefully.
Winch safety
WARNING
If used incorrectly,...

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POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVES
Your Defender is capable of providing a static 
or mobile power source, which can be used to 
power generators, compressors, pumps and 
other ancillary equipment, mounted on or 
under the vehicle, by means of shaft, belt or 
hydraulic drive. This is possible by having a 
power take-off drive unit fitted to the transfer 
gearbox. This provides the basic drive for 
several variations of power take-off layouts.
The power take-off capability is an integral part...

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Off-road Driving
Off-road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  85
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  85
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  88
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  88
Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY SAND  . . .  89
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
CLIMBING STEEP...

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Off-road Driving
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Off-road Driv ing
Of f-ro ad D rivingBEFORE YOU DRIVE
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely         
essential that inexperienced drivers become 
fully familiar with the vehicles controls, in 
particular the transfer gearbox, and also study 
the off-road driving techniques described on 
this and the following pages.
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
•DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be 
prepared for emergencies at all times.
•Familiarise yourself with the 
recommended...

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Slipping the clutch
Use of excessive clutch slip to prevent the 
engine stalling will result in premature clutch 
wear. Always select a gear low enough to 
enable the vehicle to proceed without needing 
to slip the clutch.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on the 
clutch pedal; driving across uneven terrain 
could cause you to inadvertently depress the 
clutch, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.
Transfer gears
High range gears should be used whenever 
possible - only...

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Ground clearance
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance 
beneath the chassis, axles and under the front 
and rear bumpers. Note that the axle 
differentials are situated BELOW the chassis 
and are positioned slightly to the right of the 
centre of the vehicle. Note also that there are 
other parts of the vehicle which may come into 
contact with the ground - take care not to 
ground the vehicle.
Ground clearance is particularly important at 
the bottom of steep slopes, or where...

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AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
Vehicles operated in arduous conditions, 
particularly on dusty, muddy or wet terrain, and 
vehicles undergoing frequent or deep wading 
conditions will require more frequent servicing. 
See ‘OWNER MAINTENANCE’, page 98 and 
contact a Land Rover dealer for advice.
After wading in salt water or driving on sandy 
beaches, use a hose to wash the underbody 
components and any exposed body panels with 
fresh water. This will help to protect the...

Driving Techniques
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Driv in g Te ch nique sDRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY 
SAND
The ideal technique for driving on soft surfaces 
(dry sand for example), requires the vehicle to 
be kept moving at all times - soft sand causes 
excessive drag on the wheels resulting in a 
rapid loss of motion once driving momentum is 
lost. For this reason, gear changing should be 
avoided.
Engage the diff lock, select the highest suitable 
gear and REMAIN in that gear until a firm 
surface is reached. It is generally...