Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

General data 
TYRE SIZE AND PRESSURES 
90 models: Front Rear 
Normal-all load conditions 
205 R16 radial ................................................ 1,9 bar 2,4 bar 
& 265n5 R16 radial (multi-terrain) 281bf/in2 35 lbf/in2 
2,5 kgf/cm2 
2,75 bar 
2,0 kgf/cm2 
750 R16 radial ................................................ 1,9 bar 
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Tyre pressures must be checked with the 
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General data 
110 models: Front Rear 
750 R16 Radial 
Normal-all load conditions ............................. 1,9 bar 
281bf/in2 3,3 bar 
481bf/in2 
3,4 kgf/cm2 2,0 kgf/cm7 
130 models: 
750 R16 Radial 
Normal-all load conditions ............................. 3,0 bar 4,5 bar 
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Tyre pressures must be checked with the 
tyres cold, as the pressure is about 0.21 bar 
(3...

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SECTION7 
Parts & accessories 
Section Contents Page 
Parts & accessories ................................. 175 
Electrical equipment ................................ 175 
After sales service.................................... 176 
Travelling abroad ....... ... ... . .... .. .. . ........ ... ... 176  

Parts & accessories 
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 
Your vehicle has been designed, 
manufactured and proven to cope with the 
most rigorous driving conditions. As such, 
fitting parts and accessories that have been 
developed and tested to the same stringent 
standards is essential to guarantee the 
continued reliability, safety and performance 
of the vehicle. 
To augment the vehicles already awesome 
ability, a comprehensive and versatile range of 
quality spare parts and accessories are 
available to fulfil...

Parts & accessories 
After sales service 
The After Sales Parts service is of paramount 
importance, both in the UK and across the 
world. In the UK there are over 1 00 authorised 
Land Rover dealers, all computer linked for 
rapid ordering of parts and accessories. 
In addition, with franchised representation in 
over 1 00 countries worldwide, Land Rover are 
able to support your vehicle wherever you go. 
A full list of Land Rover dealers is included in 
the literature pack. 
Only Land Rover dealers are...

This section of the handbook is devoted to 
your vehicles superb off-road driving 
capabilities. 
Before venturing off-road however, it is 
absolutely essential that inexperienced 
drivers become fully familiar with the vehicles 
controls, in particular the transfer gearbox, 
and also study the off-road driving techniques 
described on the following pages. 
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SECTION8 
Off-road driving 
Section Contents Page 
Basic off-road techniques .. .. ... ... .. ........ ... . 179 
Driving on soft surfaces & dry...

Off-road driving 
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Off-road driving can be hazardous! 
• DO NOT take unnecessary risks. 
• Be prepared for emergencies at all 
times. 
• Familiarise  yourself with the 
recommended driving techniques in 
order to minimise risks to yourself, your 
vehicle AND your passengers. 
• Always use a seat belt for personal 
protection in all off-road  driving 
conditions. 
• DO NOT...

Off-road driving 
Transfer gears 
High range gears should be used whenever 
possible -only change to low range when 
ground conditions become very difficult. The 
DIFF LOCK should be engaged whenever there 
is a risk of losing wheel grip, and disengaged 
as soon as firm, level, non-slippery ground is 
reached. 
Braking 
As far as possible, vehicle speed should be 
controlled through correct gear selection. 
Application of the brake pedal should be kept 
to an absolute minimum. Harsh braking on 
wet,...

Off-road driving 
Ground clearance 
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance 
beneath the chassis, axles, and under the 
front and rear bumpers. Note that the axle 
differentials are situated BELOW the chassis 
and are positioned slightly to the RIGHT of the 
centre of the vehicle. Note also that there are 
other parts of the vehicle which may come 
into contact with the ground; take care not to 
ground the vehicle. 
Ground clearance is particularly important at 
the bottom of steep a slope, or where...

Off-road driving 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
After driving off-road 
Before rejoining the public highway, or 
driving at speeds above 40 km/h {25 
mph), consideration should be given to 
the following: 
• Wheels and tyres must be cleaned of 
mud and inspected for damage -
ensure there are no lumps or bulges 
in the tyres or exposure of the ply or 
cord structure. 
• Brake discs and calipers should be 
examined and any stones or grit that 
may affect braking efficiency 
removed. 
Servicing requirements...