Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

Interior equipment 
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INTERIOR LIGHTS 
With the switch midway between the ON and 
OFF positions, the light will illuminate 
automatically whenever a door is opened and 
remain illuminated for approximately 15 
seconds after All the doors are closed, or 
until the starter switch is turned on. 
When alighting from the vehicle, the interior 
lights will fade and then extinguish as soon as 
the last door is closed. 
NOTE: Any subsequent opening and shutting 
of doors prior to the starter switch being...

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Steps (if fitted) 
Tile steps can be fo lded up or down as 
required.  

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SECTION3 
Driving & operating 
Section Contents Page 
Starter switch & steering lock .. ..... ..... ........ 51 
Starting & driving .. ................ .......... ... ....... 52 
Catalytic converter .. .......... ...... .. ................. 60 
Fuel ............................................................ 62 
Gearbox & transmission .. ........ .................. 64 
Brakes ....................................................... 69 
Towing & load carrying .. .. ...... .. ...... .. ......... 71...

Starter switch & steering  lock 
To unlock the steering column 
Insert the ignition key FULLY and turn the 
starter switch to position 1, while turning the 
steering wheel slightly to disengage the lock. 
To lock the steering column 
Turn the starter switch to position 0 and 
withdraw the key from the starter switch. Turn 
the steering wheel towards the straight ahead 
position until the lock engages. 
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Starting & driving 
STARTING -DIESEL ENGINES 
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FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 
CATALYTIC CONVERTER: 
Catalytic converters are easily damaged 
through improper use, particularly if the 
wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire 
occurs. 
Before starting the engine and driving, 
ENSURE you are familiar with the precautions 
shown under Catalytic converter later in this 
section. 
In particular, you should be...

Starting & driving 
Cold climates 
In very cold climates, the battery charging and 
oil pressure warning lights may take several 
seconds to extinguish. Similarly. engine 
cranking times will also increase; at -30° C the 
starter motor may need to be operated 
continuously for as long as 30 seconds before 
the engine will start. For this reason, ensure 
that all non-essential electrical equipment is 
switched off. 
Warming up 
In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable 
to start driving straight...

Starting & driving 
STARTING -PETROL ENGINES 
1. Check that the handbrake is applied and 
that the gear lever is in neutral. 
2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical 
equipment. 
3. If the engine is cold, pull out the cold start 
control (if fitted} and turn it clockwise to 
lock (see illustration). 
4. Insert the starter key and tum the switch 
to position II and then on to position Ill 
to operate the starter motor. DO NOT 
press the accelerator pedal during starting 
and RELEASE THE KEY as soon as...

Starting & driving 
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Exhaust fumes contain poisonous 
substances which can cause 
unconsciousness and may even be fatal. 
• DO NOT inhale exhaust gases. 
• DO NOT start or leave the engine running 
in an enclosed unventilated area, or 
drive with the rear door open. 
• DO NOT modify the exhaust system from 
the original design. 
• DO repair exhaust system or body leaks 
immediately. 
• If you...

Starting & driving 
RUNNING-IN (petrol & diesel models) 
Proper running-in will have a direct bearing on 
the reliability and smooth running of your 
vehicle throughout its life. 
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and 
tyres need time to bed-in and adjust to the 
demands of everyday motoring. It is therefore 
essential to drive with consideration for the 
running-in process for at least the first 800 
km {500 miles) and observe the following 
advice: 
• LIMIT maximum speed to 80 km/h (50 
mph)...

Starting & driving 
FUEL ECONOMY 
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major 
factors: 
• How your vehicle is maintained. 
• How you drive your vehicle. 
To obtain optimum fuel economy. it is 
essential that your vehicle is maintained in 
accordance with the manufacturers service 
schedule. 
Items such as ignition timing, the condition of 
the air cleaner element, tyre pressures and 
wheel alignment can have a significant effect 
on fuel consumption. But above all, the way in 
which you drive is most...