Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover

							Tyres
88
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 system and
vehicle handling.
Alternative wheels which do not meet
original equipment specifications should not
be fitted.Snow chains
WARNING
DO NOT fit snow chains - this could damage
the vehicle.
For more information or assistance, consult
your Land Rover dealer. 
						

							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 wiper blades that are identical to the
original specification.
NOTE:Before renewing the rear wiper blade,
it is necessary to remove the spare wheel
from its mounting position on the rear door. 
						

							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 the eyes or skin, wash
immediately with cold water and seek
medical advice.
During normal operation, batteries emit
explosive hydrogen gas - ensure sparks and
open flame are kept away from the battery
compartment.
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, remove
all metal wrist bands and jewellery before
working in the battery compartment and
NEVER allow the battery terminals or
vehicle leads, to make contact with tools or
metal parts of the vehicle. 
						

							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 level of each cell. This should be no
lower than 0.04 in (1 mm) above the top of
the plates. If necessary, top up with distilled
water to a maximum of 0.12 in
(3 mm) above the plates.Battery removal and replacement
Your vehicle may be fitted with a battery
backed-up sounder, which operates as an
anti-theft siren if the main battery is
disconnected.
If it is necessary to remove the main vehicle
battery, it is essential to adopt the following
procedure before disconnecting the terminals,
in order to prevent the siren from sounding.
1.Turn the starter switch on and then off,
then remove the key.
2.Disconnect the vehicle battery WITHIN 15
SECONDS (if it is not disconnected within
15 seconds, the back-up siren will sound
immediately the battery terminals are
disconnected.
ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first. When replacing, connect the positive
(+) terminal first.
If the siren sounds when the battery is
reconnected, it CANNOT be turned off in the
normal way (ie. by operating the handset
buttons). To deactivate the siren, disarm the
alarm with the handset and turn the starter
switch to position II. 
						

							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 connected.Battery charging
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain
corrosive acid and supply levels of electric
current high enough to cause serious burns.
Before charging, ensure the battery is properly
topped up and ALWAYS observe the following
precautions while charging the battery:
·Always remove the battery from the
vehicle.
·Make sure the battery charger is
disconnected from its power supply,
before connecting the leads to the battery
terminals.
·Make sure the charging leads are securely
clamped, before switching on the charger,
and DO NOT move the clamps while the
charger is switched on.
·Shield your eyes, or avoid leaning over the
battery.
·Keep the area around the top of the battery
well ventilated.
·Keep open flame clear of the battery
(batteries emit inflammable hydrogen
during and after charging).
·When charging is complete, switch off the
charger before disconnecting the charging
leads, and then leave the battery for an
hour BEFORE reconnection to the vehicle. 
						

							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 the key.
·NEVER jack the vehicle with
passengers inside, or with a caravan
or trailer connected!
·NEVER work beneath the vehicle
with the jack as the only means of
support. The jack is designed for
wheel changing only!
Using the Wheel Chock
WARNING
Before raising the vehicle, it is ESSENTIAL
to chock one of the road wheels; the
handbrake acts on the transmission, not on
the rear wheels, and therefore may not hold
the vehicle when raised.
WARNING
Always chock the front and back of the
wheel diagonally opposite the one to be
removed.
NOTE:The bottle jack and wheel chocks are
stowed in a compartment under the left-hand
front seat (see Battery for details of access).
The jack handle and tools are stowed in a tool
bag behind the front seats.
WARNING
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas;
ensure that sparks and naked lights are kept
away from the battery compartment. 
						

							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). Close
the jack release valve by turning it fully
clockwise and insert the lever into the socket
where shown. Pump the lever up and down to
raise the jack.
To lower the jack, withdraw the lever and slot
the notched end over the the pegs on the
release valve. Slowly turn the release valve
anti-clockwise, allowing the weight of the
vehicle to lower the jack.
WARNING
Ensure the jack is positioned on firm, level
ground.
DO NOT use the jack to raise the vehicle,
until you have carefully read and understood
Positioning the jack later in this section. If
in doubt, consult your dealer.
Care must be taken to avoid accidental
contact with any underbody parts, especially
the hot exhaust system components, likely
to cause personal injury during raising or
lowering of the vehicle.
Ensure that the space under and around the
vehicle is free from obstruction as it is
lowered. 
						

							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 front axle casing,
immediately below the coil spring. The jack
cradle must locate between the flange at the
end of the axle casing and the large bracket to
which the front suspension members are
mounted.
Rear jacking point:
Position the jack so that, when raised, it
engages with the rear axle casing, immediately
below the coil spring and as close as possible
to the shock absorber mounting bracket.
Care of the jack
Occasionally, clean and grease the moving
parts (particularly the ram/pillar) to prevent
corrosion.
The bottle jack oil level should be checked at
normal servicing intervals and if necessary,
topped up with an hydraulic oil with a
viscosity to BS 4231 grade 32 and ISO
proof 32.
To avoid contamination, the bottle jack should
always be returned to its fully closed position
and must always be stowed upright. 
						

							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.
·Raise the vehicle until the tyre is clear of
the ground, and remove the wheel nuts
and wheel (DO NOT damage the surface of
alloy wheels by placing them face down on
the road).
·On alloy wheels, use an approved
anti-seize compound to treat the wheel
mounting spigot, to minimise the
tendency for adhesion between the wheel
and the spigot. Ensure that no oil or
compound comes into contact with the
brake components. If, due to an
emergency situation, this treatment is not
practicable; refit the spare wheel for the
time being, but remove and treat the wheel
at the earliest opportunity.
·Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the
wheel nuts, ensuring they are firmly
seated. DO NOT fully tighten whilst the
tyre is clear of the ground.
WARNING
When fitting a wheel, ensure that the mating
faces of the hub and wheel are clean and
free from corrosion - an accumulation of dirt
or corrosion could cause the wheel nuts to
become loose and result in an accident.
·Lower the vehicle and remove the jack and
wheel chock.
·Fully tighten the wheel nuts. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN by using foot pressure or
extension bars on the wheel nut wrench,
as this could overstress the wheel studs.
·REMEMBER to disengage the differential
lock and change to H (high range) before
driving.
·Finally, check the tyre pressure and wheel
nut torque at the earliest opportunity, see
General data.
WARNING
After wheel changing, always secure tools,
chock, jack and spare wheel in their correct
storage positions. 
						

							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 remove the nut cover and
reveal the locking wheel nut (3).
·Fit the metal key socket (4) securely over
the locking wheel nut (3).
·Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the key
socket and unscrew the nut in the normal
way.
A code letter is stamped on the face of the key
socket. Ensure the code letter is entered in the
space provided on your Security Information
card - you will need to quote this letter if
replacement components are required. Keep
the card in a safe place away from the vehicle.
For security reasons, store the key socket and
extractor tool out of sight, in a secure place in
the vehicle.
NOTE:If the extractor tool has been
inadvertently pushed onto a standard wheel
nut, it can be removed ONLY by first undoing
and removing the nut; slide the wheel nut
wrench down the centre of the extractor and
onto the wheel nut.