Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover

Tyres
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WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of
radial-ply tyres front and rear. DO NOT use
bias-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from
front to rear.
·If the wheel is marked TUBELESS, an
inner tube must NOT be fitted.
NOTE:Tyre sizes and pressures are shown in
General data.
WARNING
Do not replace wheels with any type other
than genuine Land Rover parts.
Wheels and tyres are designed for both
off-road and on-road use and have a very
important influence upon the correct
operation of the suspension...

Washer jets & wiper blades
89
WASHER JETS
To adjust a washer jet, insert a needle into the
jet orifice (see inset) and lever gently to
position the jet.
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
To renew a front or rear wiper blade, lift the
wiper arm away from the screen, press the
retaining clip (arrowed), push the blade away
from the arm 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.
Always fit...

Battery
90
The battery is located underneath the left-hand
front seat. Pull up the front of the seat base to
release it from its retaining clips and pull it
forward. Release the buckle on the front of the
battery compartment and slide off the lid.
When refitting the seat base, insert the rear of
the base first and then push down firmly on
the front to re-engage the retaining clips -
ENSURE the seat base is secure before
driving.
WARNING
Batteries contain sulphuric acid. If the acid
comes in contact with...

Battery
91
The battery fitted to your vehicle requires
minimal attention, as follows:
·In temperate climates, check the
electrolyte level once every 3 years. In hot
climates, check the level annually.
·Occasionally wipe the battery casing, to
remove dirt and grease.
·Keep the battery terminals clean and free
from corrosion, by occasionally smearing
them with petroleum jelly.
Checking the electrolyte level
Gently prise off the vent covers (or unscrew if
vent plugs are fitted) and inspect the
electrolyte...

Battery
92
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electrical
system, ensure correct polarity when
refitting the battery.
ONLY fit a replacement battery of the same
type and specification as the original. Other
batteries may vary in size and have different
terminal positions, capable of creating a
potential fire hazard if the terminals or leads
were to come into contact with the battery
clamp assembly.
DO NOT use a high speed battery charger as
a starting aid.
DO NOT let the engine run without the
battery...

Wheel changing
93 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before jacking the vehicle, always observe
the following precautions!
·Park your vehicle away from the
thoroughfare, and make your
passengers wait in a safe area
AWAY from the vehicle.
·Switch on the hazard warning lights
to alert other road users.
·ALWAYS engage the differential lock
before jacking (warning light on
fascia illuminates).
·Apply the handbrake and select P in
the main gear box and select L in
the transfer box. Turn off the starter
switch and remove...

Wheel changing
94 Removing the spare wheel
Remove the nuts securing the spare wheel to
the carrier and lift off the wheel.
WARNING
DO NOT use the spare wheel securing nuts
in place of the road wheel nuts.
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care
when lifting and particularly when removing
the spare wheel from its mounting position
on the rear door.
Operating the jack
Slot the jack lever together, ensuring that the
spring clip protrudes from the engagement
slot where the two parts join (see inset)....

Wheel changing
95 Positioning the jack
Always position the jack from the front or rear
of the vehicle, directly in line with the jacking
points.
WARNING
NEVER use the jack from the side of the
vehicle.
Always use the complete, two piece, jack
lever throughout, to minimise any
accidental contact with a hot exhaust
system.
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack
location points described, or damage to the
vehicle could occur.
Front jacking point:
Position the jack so that, when raised, it
engages with the...

Wheel changing
96 Changing a wheel
Before raising the vehicle, ensure that all the
precautions listed at the beginning of this
section have been observed. Also, ensure that
the wheel chock is correctly positioned, as
described previously.
In some markets, vehicles fitted with alloy
wheels have one locking wheel nut fitted to
each wheel. Refer to Locking wheel nuts later
in this section, before changing an alloy
wheel.
·Use the wheel nut wrench to slacken the
wheel nuts half a turn counter-clockwise....

Wheel changing
97 LOCKING WHEEL NUTS
In some markets, vehicles fitted with alloy
wheels are equipped with a locking wheel nut
on each wheel. The locking wheel nut covers
are visually very similar to standard wheel
nuts, but can be identified by a concave indent
on the surface. The locking wheel nut and
cover can only be removed using the special
tools provided, as follows:
·Push the extractor tool (1) firmly over the
stainless steel nut cover (2).
·Pull the extractor toolsquarelyaway from
the wheel to...