Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

Starting & driving 
IMPORTANT DRIVING INFORMATION 
Instruments & warning lights 
Before driving, it is important to fully 
understand the function of the instruments 
and warning lights described in section 2. 
NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular 
importance, illumination indicates that a fault 
exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop 
the vehicle and seek qualified assistance 
before continuing. 
Vehicle stability 
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance 
and, therefore, a higher...

Starting & driving 
Tdiengines 
If a radiator blind is fitted, it must not obscure 
the intercooler section otherwise engine 
performance would be adversely affected. If in 
doubt, contact a Land Rover dealer. 
Auxiliary equipment 
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DO NOT use auxiliary equipment, such as 
roller generators, that are driven by one 
wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause 
failure of the gearbox differential....

Catalytic converter 
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER -(if fitted) 
The exhaust system on some models of the 
Defender, incorporates a catalytic converter, 
which converts poisonous exhaust emissions 
from the engine into environmentally less 
harmful gases, thereby reducing atmospheric 
pollution. 
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The catalytic  converter can be easily 
damaged through improper use, particularly 
if the wrong...

Catalytic converter 
Driving 
• Provided the engine has reached its 
nonnal operating temperature, if a misfire 
is suspected or the vehicle lacks power 
while driving, it may be driven SLOWLY 
(at risk of damaging the catalyst) to a 
Land Rover dealer for assistance. 
• NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel 
(the resultant misfire could destroy the 
catalyst). 
• Engines burning excessive oil {blue smoke 
from the exhaust) will progressively 
reduce catalyst efficiency. 
• On rough terrain, DO NOT...

Fuel 
PETROL ENGINES 
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED FUEL 
4 cylinder engines: 
Use 90 RON minimum leaded or unleaded fuel 
wherever possible. 
VB engines: 
Use 91 -93 leaded or unleaded fuel wherever 
possible. 
NOTE: For petrol engined vehicles fitted with 
a catalytic converter, 95 RON minimum 
unleaded fuel MUST be used -leaded fuel will 
seriously damage the catalyst. 
The RON value (octane rating) of petroleum 
commonly available at garage forecourts will 
vary in different countries. The RON value 
quoted...

Fuel 
Fuel filling 
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To avoid any sudden discharge of fuel 
caused by excessive air pressure, the cap is 
designed to allow the fuel tank to vent 
during the first half tum. DO NOT fully 
remove the cap until pressure has been 
released. 
Filling station pumps are equipped with 
automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel 
spillage -only fill the tank until the filler noule 
automatically...

Gearbox & transmission 
MAIN GEARBOX 
Your vehicle features a five speed main 
gearbox and a two speed transfer box. In 
addition, a centre differential in the transfer 
box distributes the drive to the front and rear 
axles, providing permanent four wheel drive. 
By using the main gearbox in cof!junction with 
the transfer gears, ten forward and two 
reverse speeds are available. 
The gear positions for the main gearbox are 
shown on the gear lever knob. Note that when 
the gearbox is in neutral, the...

Gearbox & transmission 
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TRANSFER GEARBOX 
The second gear lever is used to select either 
the high or low range of gears in the transfer 
gearbox and, in addition, also controls the 
centre differential {known as the DIFF LOCK). 
High range (H) 
Use high range for all normal road driving and 
also for off-road driving across dry, level 
terrain. 
Low range (L) 
Use low range gears when moving off from 
rest when towing a heavy load, or in any 
situation where low speed manoeuvring...

Gearbox & transmission 
USING THE TRANSFER GEARBOX 
With the vehicle stationary and the engine 
running, depress the clutch and then move 
the lever fully forward (or backwards) in TWO 
distinct but positive moves-high to 
neutral .... neutral to low (or vice versa). 
If there is resistance to the gear engaging, do 
not force the lever. Instead, with the main 
lever in gear, release the clutch momentarily 
and then try again. 
Changing from low to high on the move: 
Changing from L {low) to H (high) can...

Gearbox & transmission 
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THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK 
Unlike many four wheel drive vehicles, all 
Land Rover vehicles have permanent four 
wheel drive. This is achieved by the inclusion 
of a lockable differential between the front and 
rear drive shafts. With the differential locked, 
the drive shafts to front and rear axles are (in 
effect) joined together, causing both to rotate 
at the same speed. This is a normal feature 
with all four wheel drive vehicles and 
enhances traction on difficult...