Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover
Have a look at the manual Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 364 Land Rover manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
Bonnet opening 78 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 movement.
Engine compartment 79 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 mark on the dipstick. To top-up, unscrew the oil filler cap and add oil to maintain the level between the UPPER and LOWER marks on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL!As a general guide, if the level on the dipstick: ·is nearer to the upper mark than the lower, add no oil. ·is nearer to the lower mark than the upper, add half a litre of oil. ·is below the lower mark, add one litre of oil and re-check the level after a further five minutes. NOTE:If it is necessary to check the oil level when the engine is cold, DO NOT start the engine. Follow the procedure detailed above, but re-check the oil level as soon as the engine has reached its normal operating temperature. Oil specifications It is essential to use an oil suitable for the climatic conditions in which the vehicle is to be operated. Precise specifications are shown inGeneral data. If in doubt, contact your Land Rover dealer.
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 markings on the dipstick, with a fluid meeting the minimum specification defined inGeneral data. NOTE:In extreme ambient temperatures, the level of fluid showing on the dipstick will vary. To ensure an accurate reading, the level should be checked at an ambient temperature of 68ÊF (20ÊC). DO NOT OVERFILL!
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 coolant. As well as removing the reservoir cap (1), carefully unscrew the radiator filler plug, allowing pressure to escape before removing completely. Top the coolant reservoir and the radiator up, if necessary, with a 50% mixture of anti-freeze and water to maintain the level at approximately 0.5 in (12 mm) below the radiator filler neck and up to the level indicator in the coolant reservoir. Ensure the filler cap and plug are tightened fully after top-up is completed. DO NOT overfill. This may result in damage to the radiator. If the level has fallen appreciably, suspect leakage or overheating and arrange for your dealer to examine your vehicle.
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 protects against frost down to -33°F (-36°C). WARNING Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if swallowed. if accidental consumption of anti-freeze is suspected, seek medical attention immediately. Prevent anti-freeze coming in contact with the skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Anti-freeze will damage painted surfaces. NEVER top-up with salt water. Even when travelling in territories where the water supply contains salt, always ensure you carry a supply of fresh (rain or distilled) water. WINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP The windscreen washer reservoir also supplies the rear screen (if fitted). Check the reservoir level and top-up with a mixture of water and an approved screen washer solvent, to approximately 1 in (25 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck. In cold weather, to prevent freezing, use a screen washer solvent containing isopropanol. Operate the washer switches to check that the nozzles are clear and properly directed. WARNING DO NOT use an anti-freeze solution in the washer reservoir. Anti-freeze will damage painted surfaces.
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 every week (more frequently in high mileage or arduous operating conditions). Check the level visually through the side of the transparent container, without removing the filler cap.Topping-up Wipe the filler cap clean before removing, to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir, then top up to the MAX mark usingFMVSS 116 DOT 4fluid. Use only new fluid from an airtight container (old fluid from opened containers, or fluid previously bled from the system must NOT be used). DO NOT OVERFILL! WARNING DO NOT drive the vehicle with the fluid level below the MIN mark. Brake fluid is poisonous and can be fatal if swallowed. If accidental consumption of brake fluid is suspected, seek medical attention immediately. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces; soak up any spillage with an absorbant cloth immediately and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water. If brake fluid should come into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
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 up with a fluid meetingDexron II or IIIspecification, ensuring no dirt enters the reservoir. DO NOT fill above the UPPER mark on the dipstick. WARNING DO NOT start the engine if the fluid level has dropped below the dipstick - severe damage to the steering system could result.
Tyres 87 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 least once a week with normal road use, but should be checked DAILY if the vehicle is used off-road. Check the pressures - including the spare - when the tyres are cold (air pressure naturally increases in warm tyres). The recommended pressures are shown inGeneral data. WARNING If the vehicle has been parked in strong sunlight, or is used in high ambient temperatures, DO NOT reduce tyre pressures; instead, move the vehicle into shade and allow the tyres to cool before checking.Tyre wear Some tyres fitted as original equipment, have wear indicators moulded into the tread pattern. When the tread has worn down to 1/16 in (1.6 mm), the indicators start appearing at the surface of the tread pattern, producing the effect of a continuous band of rubber across the width of the tyre. A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as an indicator band becomes visible, or the tread depth reaches the minimum permitted by legislation. Tread depth must be checked regularly (at every maintenance service, or more frequently). Always replace a tyre before the tread reaches a remaining depth of 1/16 in (1.6 mm). DO NOT drive with tyres worn to this limit, the safety of the vehicle and its occupants will be adversely affected. NOTE:After off-road use, check to make sure there are no lumps or bulges in the tyres or exposure of the ply or cord structure. Valve caps Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly to prevent dirt from entering the valve. Replacement tyres Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit the handling characteristics of the vehicle. For safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tyres comply with the manufacturers original specification and that the load rating shown on the side wall is the same as that of the original equipment. Contact your Land Rover dealer for further information or assistance.