Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

							Tyres 
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ALWAYS use the same make and type of 
radial-ply 
tyres front  and rear. DO NOT use 
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from 
front to rear. 
• If the wheel is marked TUBED an inner 
tube MUST be fined, even with a 
tubeless tyre. 
• If the wheel is marked TUBELESS, an 
inner tube must NOT be fined. 
NOTE: Tyre sizes and pressures are shown in 
General data·. 
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Do not replace wheels with any type other 
than genuine L.and Rover parts. 
Wheels and tyres are designed for both 
off-road and on-road use and have a very 
imponant influence upon the coect 
operation of the suspension system and 
vehicle handling. 
Alternative wheels which do not meet 
original equipment specifications should not 
be fined. 
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Snow chains 
Land Rover approved snow chains are 
designed for on-road use in extreme snow 
conditions only, and are not recommended for 
off-road use. Always observe the following 
recommendations: 
• ONLY Land Rover approved chains may 
be fitted to the front wheels, or fitted to all 
four wheels. Non-approved chains can be 
fitted to the rear wheels ONLY. 
• Ensure the gearbox differential is locked. 
• Always adhere to the snow chain fitting 
and retensioning instructions and the 
speed limit recommendations for varying 
road conditions. Never exceed 30 mph (50 
km/h). 
• Avoid tyre damage by removing snow 
chains as soon as the road is free of snow. 
NOTE: Snow chains are not available for 
265175 R76 tyres. 
For more information or assistance, consult 
your Land Rover dealer. 
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DO NOT fit unapproved snow chains to the 
front wheels -this could damage brake 
components.  
						

							Washer jets & wiper blades 
WASHER JETS 
To adjust a washer jet, insert a needle into the 
jet orifice (see inset) and lever gently to 
position the jet. 
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WIPER BLADE REPlACEMENT 
To renew a windscreen or rear screen wiper 
blade, lift the wiper arm away from the 
windscreen, press the retaining clip (arrowed 
in illustration), push the blade away from the 
arm and then unhook the wiper blade. 
locate the new blade assembly on the arm, 
hook it to the swivel bracket and push into 
engagement until the blade is retained by the 
clip. 
Always fit wiper blades that are identical to the 
original specification.  
						

							Battery 
The battery is located underneath the left-hand 
front seat. Pull up the front of the seat base to 
release it from its retaining clips and pull it 
forward. Release the buckle on the front of the 
battery compartment and slide off the lid. 
When refitting the seat base, insert the rear of 
the base first and then push down firmly to 
re-engage the retaining clips -ENSURE the 
seat base is secure before driving. 
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Batteries contain sulphuric acid. If the acid 
comes in contact with the eyes or skin, wash 
immediately with cold water and seek 
medical advice. 
During normal operation batteries emit 
explosive hydrogen gas -ensure sparks and 
naked lights are kept away from the battery 
compartment. 
To reduce the risk of a short  circuit, remove 
all metal  wrist bands and jewellery before 
working in the battery compartment and 
NEVER allow the battery  terminals  or 
vehicle leads to make contact with tools or 
metal  parts oflhe 
vehicle.  
						

							Battery 
Battery maintenance 
The battery fitted to your vehicle requires 
minimal attention as follows: 
• In temperate climates check the electrolyte 
level once every 3 years. In hot climates 
check the level annually. 
• Occasionally wipe the battery casing to 
remove dirt and grease. 
• Keep the battery terminals clean and free 
from corrosion by occasionally smearing 
them with petroleum jelly. 
Checking the electrolyte level 
Gently prise off the vent covers (or unscrew if 
vent plugs are fitted) and inspect the 
electrolyte level of the centre cell. This should 
be no lower than 1 mm (0.04 in) above the 
top of the plates. If necessary, top up with 
distilled water to a maximum of 3 mm (0.12 
in) above the plates. 
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Battery removal and replacement 
Your vehicle may be fitted with a battery 
backed-up sounder, which operates as an 
anti-theft siren if the main battery is 
disconnected. 
If it is necessary to remove the main vehicle 
battery, it is ESSENTIAL to adopt the following 
procedure before disconnecting the terminals 
in order to prevent the siren from sounding: 
1. Tum the starter switch on and then off. 
Then remove the key. 
2. Disconnect the vehicle battery WITHIN 15 
SECONDS (if it is not disconnected within 
15 seconds, the back-up siren will sound 
immediately the battery terminals are 
disconnected). 
ALWAYS disconnect the negative(-) terminal 
first. When replacing, connect the positive 
( + ) terminal first. 
If the siren sounds when the battery is 
reconnected, it CANNOT be turned off in the 
normal way (ie. by operating the handset 
buttons). To deactivate the siren. disarm the 
alarm system with the handset and turn the 
starter switch to position II.  
						

							Battery 
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To avoid damaging the vehicles electrical 
system, ensure co«ect polarity when 
refitting the battery. 
ONLY fit a replacement battery of the same 
type and specification as the original. Other 
batteries may vary in size and have different 
terminal  positions, 
capable of creating a 
potential  fire 
hazard if the tenninals  or leads 
were to come into contact with the battery 
clamp assembly. 
DO NOT use a high speed battery charger as 
a starting aid. 
DO NOT let the engine run without the 
battery connected. 
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Battery charging 
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain 
corrosive acid and supply levels of electric 
current high enough to cause serious bums. 
Before charging, ensure the battery is properly 
topped up, and ALWAYS observe the 
following precautions while charging the 
battery: 
• Always remove the battery from the 
vehicle. 
• Make sure the battery charger is 
disconnected from its power supply before 
connecting the leads to the battery 
terminals. 
• Make sure the charging leads are securely 
clamped before switching on the charger, 
and DO NOT move the clamps while the 
charger is switched on. 
Shield your eyes or avoid leaning over the 
battery. 
• Keep the area around the top of the battery 
well ventilated. 
• Keep naked lights clear of the battery 
(batteries emit inflammable hydrogen 
during and after charging). 
• When charging is complete, switch off the 
charger before disconnecting the charging 
leads, and then leave the battery for an 
hour BEFORE reconnection to the vehicle.  
						

							Wheel changing 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
Before jacking the vehicle always observe 
the following precautions! 
• Park your vehicle away from the 
thoroughfare, and make your 
passengers wait in a safe area 
AWAY from the vehicle. 
• Switch on the hazard warning lights 
to alert other road users. 
• ALWAYS engage the differential lock 
before jacking (warning light on 
fascia illuminates). 
• Apply the handbrake and engage 1st 
gear in the main gear box and select 
L in the transfer box. Tum off the 
starter switch and remove the key. 
• NEVER jack the vehicle with 
passengers inside, or with a caravan 
or trailer connected! 
• NEVER work beneath the vehicle 
with the jack as the only means of 
support. The jack is designed for 
wheel changing only! 
Using the Wheel Chock 
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Before raising the vehicle, it is ESSENTIAL 
to chock one of the road wheels; the 
handbrake acts on the transmission, not on 
the rear wheels, and therefore may not hold 
the vehicle when raised. 
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Always chock the wheel diagonally opposite 
the one to be removed-chocking the front of 
a 
front wheel or the back of a rear wheel, 
using the chock provided. 
NOTE: The wheel chock is stowed in a 
compartment under the left-hand front seat 
(see Battery for details of access).  
						

							Wheel changing 
Removing the spare wheel 
1. Remove the nuts securing the wheel cover 
using the wheel brace supplied in the tool 
kit. 
2. Remove the nuts securing the spare wheel 
to the carrier and lift off the wheel. 
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DO NOT use the spare wheel securing nuts 
in place of the road wheel nuts. 
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care 
when lifting and patticularly when removing 
the spare wheel from its mounting position 
on the bonnet, bulkhead or rear door. 
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							Wheel changing 
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VEHICLE JACKING 
One of two types of jack will have been 
supplied with your vehicle -either a bottle jack 
or pillar jack. The operation of each type 
differs greatly and it is important to read the 
appropriate operating instructions that follow. 
The bottle jack (if fitted) is stowed in a 
compartment under the left-hand front seat 
(see Battery for details of access). The jack 
handle and tools (or pillar jack-if fitted) are 
stowed in a bag behind the front seat in 
Pick-up and Hard-top models and under the 
bench seat in Soft-top and Station Wagon 
models. 
Operating the bottle jack 
Slot the jack lever together, ensuring that the 
spring clip protrudes from the engagement 
slot where the two parts join (see inset). Close 
the jack release valve by turning it fully 
clockwise and insert the lever into the socket 
where shown. Pump the lever up and down to 
raise the jack. 
To lower the jack, withdraw the lever and slot 
the notched end over the the pegs on the 
release valve. Slowly tum the release valve 
anti-clockwise allowing the weight of the 
vehicle to lower the jack. 
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Ensure the jack is positioned on firm, level 
ground. 
DO NOT use the jack to raise the vehicle 
until you have carefully read and understood 
Positioning the jack later in this section. If 
in doubt, consult your dealer. 
Care must be taken to avoid accidental 
contact with any underbody parts, especially 
the hot exhaust system components, likely 
to cause personal injury during raising  or 
lowering of the vehicle. 
Ensure that the space under and around the 
vehicle is free from obstruction as it is 
lowered.  
						

							Wheel changing 
Positioning the bottle jack 
Always position the jack from the front or rear 
of the vehicle directly in line with the jacking 
points. 
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NEVER use the jack from the side of the 
vehicle. 
Always use the complete, two piece, jack 
lever 
throughout to minimise any accidental 
contact with a hot exhaust system. 
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack 
location points described or damage to the 
vehicle could occur. 
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Frontjacking  point: 
Position the jack so that, when raised, it 
engages with the front axle casing 
immediately below the coil spring. The jack 
cradle must locate between the flange at the 
end of the axle casing and the large bracket to 
which the front suspension members are 
mounted. 
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Rear jacking point: 
Push the mud flap up over the tyre to allow 
clear access (return it to its correct position 
when the wheel change is complete). Position 
the jack so that, when raised, it engages with 
the rear axle casing immediately below the coil 
spring and as close as possible to the shock 
absorber mounting bracket. 
Care of the jack 
Occasionally, clean and grease the moving 
parts (particularly the ram/pillar) to prevent 
rust. 
The bottle jack oil level should be checked at 
normal servicing intervals and if necessary 
topped up with an hydraulic oil with a 
viscosity to BS 4231 grade 32 and ISO proof 
32. 
To avoid contamination, the bottle jack should 
always be returned to its fully closed position 
and must always be stowed upright.  
						

							Wheel changing 
Operating the pillar jack (if supplied) 
For any wheel: 
1. Remove the rubber plug (1) from the 
jacking tube corresponding to the wheel to 
be changed. 
2. Insert the jack pillar into the base (2). 
3. Fit the handle (3) to the pillar and adjust 
the height so the jacking peg { 4) can be 
inserted into the jacking tube. 
NOTE: The jack handle operates as a ratchet -
one side raises the jack, then tum the handle 
over to lower the jack. 
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ENSURE that you are familiar with operating 
the jack BEFORE using it to raise a vehicle. 
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack 
location points described or personal injury 
or 
damage to the vehicle could occur. 
DO NOT use the jack without the base fitted­
the vehicle would not be properly supported 
and could cause personal injury. 
ENSURE that the peg is FULLY engaged in 
the jacking tube. 
ENSURE that the pillar is  vertical NOT at an 
angle.