Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover

Bonnet opening
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WARNING
Ensure the wipers are switched off and have
returned to the parked position before
opening the bonnet.
Pull the bonnet release handle.
Lift the safety catch lever (as illustration) and
raise the bonnet.
Raise the bonnet until the stay fully extends.
Release the bonnet, ensuring that the stay
locks into position.
Closing the bonnet
After closing the bonnet, check that the lock is
fully engaged by attempting to lift the front
edge of the bonnet. This should be free from
all...

Engine compartment
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Right hand steering
1.Radiator filler cap
2.Power steering reservoir
3.Brake fluid reservoir
4.Automatic gearbox dipstick
5.Engine compartment fuse box
6.Washer reservoir
7.Cooling system reservoir
8.Engine oil dipstick
9.Engine oil filler cap
WARNING
Ensure that sparks and open flame are kept
away from the engine compartment. 

Engine compartment
80
Left hand steering
1.Radiator filler cap
2.Power steering reservoir
3.Automatic gearbox dipstick
4.Engine compartment fuse box
5.Brake fluid reservoir
6.Washer reservoir
7.Cooling system reservoir
8.Engine oil dipstick
9.Engine oil filler cap
WARNING
Ensure that sparks and open flame are kept
away from the engine compartment. 

Engine compartment
81
ENGINE OIL LEVEL-CHECK & TOP-UP
Check the oil level at least every 250 miles
(400 km) (or daily in arduous operating
conditions), when the engine is HOT and with
the vehicle resting on level ground.
Switch off the engine and let the vehicle stand
for five minutes to allow the oil to drain back
into the sump. Withdraw the dipstick and wipe
the blade clean, then fully reinsert the dipstick
and withdraw again to check the level, which
should NEVER be allowed to fall below the
lower...

Engine compartment
82
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX FLUID LEVEL CHECK
& TOP-UP
The automatic gearbox fluid must only be
checked when the engine and gearbox are
cold (see Note below).
Ensure the vehicle is resting on level ground
with the handbrake applied, then start the
engine and select P (Park) .
With the engine running, withdraw the
dipstick from the filler tube and wipe the blade
clean. Reinsert the dipstick fully and withdraw
again to check the level. Top-up to maintain
the level between the UPPER and LOWER...

Engine compartment
83 COOLING SYSTEM TOP-UP
WARNING
NEVER remove the filler cap (1), or radiator
filler plug, when the engine is hot -
escaping steam or scalding water could
cause serious injury.
The coolant level in the reservoir should be
checked at least weekly (more frequently in
high mileage or arduous operating
conditions). Always check the level WHEN
THE SYSTEM IS COLD.
Unscrew the filler cap and plug slowly,
allowing the pressure to escape before
removing completely.
Never run the engine without...

Engine compartment
84 Anti-freeze
Anti-freeze contains important corrosion
inhibitors. Ensure the 50% anti-freeze/water
solution is maintained and topped up all year
round (not just in cold conditions). Failure to
do so may cause corrosion of the radiator and
engine components.
Use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze
(containing no methanol), with
non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors, suitable
for use in aluminium engines. The specific
gravity of a 50% anti-freeze solution at 68°F
(20°C), is 1.075 and...

Engine compartment
85
WARNING
Contact your dealer immediately if brake
travel is unusually long, or if there is any
appreciable drop in brake fluid.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
The fluid level will fall slightly during use, as a
result of brake pad wear, but should not be
allowed to fall below the MIN mark. Any
substantial drop in fluid indicates a leak in the
system, in which case the vehicle must NOT
be driven and you should contact your dealer.
With the vehicle on level ground, check the
fluid level at least...

Engine compartment
86
POWER STEERING TOP-UP
ONLY check the fluid level with the engine
switched off and when the system is cold and
ensure that the steering wheel is not turned
after stopping the engine.
Wipe the filler cap to prevent dirt from
entering the reservoir.
Remove the filler cap and, using a lint-free
cloth, wipe the dipstick clean. Refit the cap
fully and remove it again to check the fluid
level. Ensure the fluid level is between the
UPPER mark and the end of the dipstick. If
necessary, top...

Tyres
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WARNING
Never drive your vehicle if the tyres are
badly worn, cut or damaged, or if the
pressures are incorrect.
Incorrectly inflated tyres wear rapidly and
seriously affect the vehicles safety and road
handling characteristics.
Caring for your tyres
Always drive with consideration for the
condition of the tyres and frequently inspect
the tread and side walls for signs of distortion
or damage (in particular, look for lumps, cuts
and bulges).
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures should be checked at...