Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover
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Off-road driving 148 DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES A.Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length before the slope and select 1, LOW range with the differential locked. B.Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle in order to negotiate obstructions,DO NOT touch the brake pedal during the descent - the engine will limit the speed, keeping the vehicle under control provided the front wheels are turning. If the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate gently to maintain directional stability - DO NOT use the brakes or attempt to change gear.C.Once level ground is reached, unlock the differential and select a suitable gear for the next stage of your journey. WARNING Failure to follow these instructions, may cause the vehicle to roll over.
Off-road driving 149 TRAVERSING A SLOPE Before crossing a slope, ALWAYS observe the following precautions: ·Check that the ground is firm and not slippery. ·Check that the wheels on the downhill side of the vehicle are not likely to drop into any depressions in the ground and that the uphill wheels will not run over rocks, tree roots, or similar obstacles, that could suddenly increase the angle of tilt. ·Ensure that passenger weight is evenly distributed, that all roof rack luggage is removed and that all other luggage is properly secured and stowed as low as possible. Always remember; any sudden movement of the load could cause the vehicle to overturn. ·Rear seat passengers should sit on the uphill side of the vehicle or, in extreme conditions, should vacate the vehicle until the sloping ground has been safely negotiated. NEGOTIATING A V SHAPED GULLY Observe extreme caution! Steering up either of the gully walls, could cause the side of the vehicle to be trapped against the opposite gully wall.
Off-road driving 150 DRIVING IN EXISTING WHEEL TRACKS As far as possible, allow the vehicle to steer itself along the bottom of the ruts. However, always keep a light hold of the steering wheel to prevent it from spinning free. Particularly in wet conditions, if the steering wheel is allowed to spin free, the vehicle may appear to be driving straight ahead in the ruts, but in actual fact (due to the lack of traction caused by wet ground) is unknowingly on full right or left lock. Then, when level ground is reached, or if a dry patch is encountered, the wheels will find traction and cause the vehicle to suddenly veer to left or right. CROSSING A RIDGE Approach at right angles, so that both front wheels and then both rear wheels cross the ridge together - an angled approach could cause traction to be lost, through diagonally opposite wheels lifting from the ground at the same time. CROSSING A DITCH With the DIFF LOCK engaged, cross ditches at an angle, so that three wheels always maintain contact with the ground (if approached head on, both front wheels will drop into the ditch together, possibly resulting in the chassis and front bumper being trapped on opposite sides of the ditch).
Off-road driving 151 WADING WARNING The maximum advisable wading depth is 20 in. (0,5 metre). Severe electrical damage may occur, if the vehicle remains stationary for any length of time when the water level is above the door sills. If the water is likely to exceed 20 in. (0,5 metre) while the vehicle is moving, the following precautions MUST be observed: ·Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator grille, to prevent water from soaking the engine and mud from blocking the radiator. ·Ensure that the silt bed beneath the water, is firm enough to support the vehicles weight and provide sufficient traction. ·Ensure that the engine air intake is clear of the water. ·To prevent saturation of the electrical system and air intake, avoid excessive engine speed. ·With the DIFF LOCK engaged, select a low gear and maintain sufficient throttle to prevent the engine from stalling. This is particularly important if the exhaust pipe is under water. ·Drive slowly into the water and accelerate to a speed which causes a bow wave to form; then maintain that speed. At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.After wading ·Drive the vehicle a short distance and apply the foot brake to check that the brakes are fully effective. ·DO NOT rely on the handbrake to hold the vehicle stationary, until the transmission has thoroughly dried out; in the meantime, leave the vehicle parked in P. ·Remove any covering material from in front of the radiator grille. ·If the water was particularly muddy, remove any blockages (mud and leaves) from the radiator to reduce the risk of overheating. ·If deep water is regularly negotiated, check transmission oils for signs of water contamination - contaminated oil can be identified through its milky appearance. In addition, check the air filter element for water ingress, and replace if wet. ·Vehicles required to undergo frequent, or deep wading conditions, will require more frequent servicing. SeeOwner maintenanceand contact a Land Rover dealer for advice. ·If salt water has been negotiated, thoroughly wash the underbody components and exposed body panels, with fresh water.
Index 153 A Accessories 137............................................. Air cleaner dump valve check 117.................. Air cleaner element renewal 117..................... Air conditioning 40......................................... Air filter 117.................................................... Air vents 37.................................................... Anti-freeze 84 & 128....................................... Anti-theft precautions 4.................................. Ashtray 41...................................................... Auxiliary equipment 50................................... Axle oil renewal 122........................................ Axle weights 132............................................ B Battery 90....................................................... Battery charging 92........................................ Blower control 38........................................... Bonnet opening 78......................................... Booster cables 67........................................... Brake fluid check 85....................................... Brake fluid specification 128........................... Brake pad/disc check 123............................... Brake pads 62................................................. Brakes 62....................................................... Braking system 62.......................................... Breakdown safety 5........................................ Bulb replacement 101..................................... C Capacities 129................................................ Catalytic converter 51..................................... Child restraints 24.......................................... Chocking a wheel 93....................................... Cigar lighter 41............................................... Cleaning 107................................................... Cold climates 46............................................. Controls 9....................................................... Cooling system top-up 83.............................. Crossing a ditch 150....................................... Crossing a ridge 150...................................... Cubby box 42................................................. D Defrosting 39.................................................. Demisting 39.................................................. Descending steep slopes 148......................... Differential lock 60.......................................... Dimensions 131............................................. Door locks 11................................................. Drive belts 119............................................... Driving 46....................................................... Driving on rough tracks 146........................... Driving on slippery surfaces 146.................... Driving on soft surfaces & dry sand 145........ Dynamometers (rolling roads) 76................. E Electrical equipment 137................................ Electrical system 130...................................... Emergency starting 67.................................... Emergency towing 69..................................... Engine braking 142......................................... Engine compartment 79................................. Engine data 130.............................................. Engine oil 81................................................... Engine oil (renewal) 115................................. Engine oil (used) 77........................................ Engine oil filter renewal 116............................ Engine oil top-up 81....................................... F Fan control 38................................................ Fluid specifications 127.................................. Fuel 53............................................................ Fuel consumption 133.................................... Fuel economy 49............................................ Fuel filling 54.................................................. Fuel gauge 26................................................. Fuel safety 54 & 113....................................... Fuses 98......................................................... G Gearbox 55..................................................... Gearbox oil change 120.................................. Ground clearance 143.....................................
Index 154 H H.T. leads 118................................................ Handbrake 63................................................. Handbrake check 124..................................... Hazard warning lights 34................................ Headlights 30................................................. Headlight levelling 31..................................... Heater 38........................................................ Height (of vehicle) 50..................................... High range gears 58....................................... High tension leads 118................................... Horn 30.......................................................... I Ignition 45...................................................... In-car telephones 42....................................... Indicators 30.................................................. Instruments 26............................................... Interior light 41............................................... Interior trim 108............................................. J Jack (wheel changing) 94............................... Jacking 94...................................................... Jacking points 95........................................... Jump starting 67............................................ K Key numbers 11.............................................L Light switches 30........................................... Lights 30........................................................ Load carrying 64............................................ Locks 11......................................................... Low range gears 58........................................ Lubricant specifications 127........................... M Main gearbox oil renewal 120......................... Maintenance 3 & 75........................................ Mobile phones 42........................................... N Nose weight 65...............................................O Off-road driving 139....................................... Off-road performance 131.............................. Oil 81..............................................................Oil change 115................................................ Oil filter renewal 116....................................... Owner maintenance 75................................... P Parts & accessories 137................................. Poisonous liquids 77...................................... Power steering 50.......................................... Power steering top-up 86............................... Propeller shaft lubrication 124........................ R Replacement bulbs 130.................................. Rolling roads (dynamometers) 76.................. Running-in 48................................................. S Safety in the garage 77 & 113......................... Safety on the forecourt 54.............................. Seat belt safety 22.......................................... Seat belts 22................................................... Seats 20......................................................... Security 4....................................................... Service portfolio 3 & 75.................................. Sidelights 30................................................... Snow chains 88.............................................. Spare wheel 94............................................... Spare wheel (removing) 94............................ Spark plug renewal 118.................................. Speedometer 26............................................. Starter switch 45............................................ Starting 46...................................................... Starting with a discharged battery 67............. Steep slopes 147............................................ Steering 130................................................... Steering lock 45.............................................. Sunroof 36..................................................... Switches 34.................................................... Switching off 47.............................................
Index 155 T Tachometer 26............................................... Taildoor 11..................................................... Telephones 42................................................ Temperature gauge 26.................................... Total distance recorder 26.............................. Towing 64...................................................... Towing for recovery 69................................... Towing weights 65 & 131............................... Trailer socket 66............................................. Transfer gearbox 58....................................... Transfer gearbox oil renewal 121.................... Transmission 55............................................. Transmission wind-up 61............................. Transporter or trailer lashing 70..................... Travelling abroad 138..................................... Traversing a slope 149................................... Trip recorder 26.............................................. Trip recorder reset button 26.......................... Tyre sizes and pressures 133......................... Tyre wear 87................................................... Tyres 87......................................................... V Vehicle care 107............................................. Vehicle height 50............................................ Vehicle identification number 4....................... Vehicle recovery 69........................................ Vehicle weights 132........................................ Ventilation 37................................................. VIN 4.............................................................. W Warming up 46............................................... Warning labels 3............................................. Warning lights 27........................................... Warnings 27................................................... Warranty information 3................................... Washer 32...................................................... Washer jet adjustment 89............................... Washing your vehicle 107.............................. Weights 132................................................... Wheel changing 93......................................... Wheel chocks 93............................................ Wheels 88....................................................... Wheels & tyres 133........................................ Winching 71................................................... Windows 35................................................... Windscreen washer 32................................... Windscreen washer top-up 84........................ Windscreen wipers 32.................................... Wiper blade replacement 89........................... Wipers 32....................................................... Workshop maintenance 111...........................