Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

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Cooling system reservoir 
Brake fluid reservoir. 
Washer reservoir. 
Engine oil dipstick. 
Engine oil filler cap. 
Power steering reservoir. 
Clutch fluid reservoir. 
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VB -Right hand steering 
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Ensure that sparks and naked lights are kept 
away from the engine compartment.  
						

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VB petrol engine 
Tdi diesel engine 
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4-cylinder petrol engine 
ENGINE OIL LEVEL-CHECK & TOP-UP 
Check the oil level at least every 400 km 
(250 miles) 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 and 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.  
						

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DO NOT OVERFILU 
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/eve/ 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 
in General data. If in doubt, contact your 
Land Rover dealer. 
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COOLING SYSTEM TOP-UP 
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NEVER remove the filler cap or radiator filler 
plug when the engine is hot -escaping 
steam or scalding water could cause serious 
injury. 
The coolant/eve/  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 COLO. 
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the 
pressure to escape before removing 
completely. 
Never run the engine without coolant. 
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Top-up with a 50% mixture of anti-freeze and 
water so that the surface of the coolant is level 
with the seam on the side of the tank. Ensure 
the cap is 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. 
VB models 
On VB models, as well as removing the 
reservoir cap, carefully unscrew the radiator 
filler plug (illustrated above), allowing 
pressure to escape before removing 
completely. 
Top the radiator up, if necessary, with a 50% 
mixture of anti-freeze and water to maintain 
the level at approximately 12 mm (0.5 in) 
below the radiator filler neck. Ensure the plug 
is tightened fully after top-up is completed. 
DO NOT OVERFILU  
						

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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). 
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Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if 
swallowed. If accidental consumption of 
anti-freeze is suspected, seek medical 
anenlion 
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 tenitories where the water 
supply contains salt, always ensure you 
carry  a supply of fresh (rain or distilled) 
water. 
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WINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP 
The windscreen washer reservoir also 
supplies the rear screen. 
Check the reservoir level and top-up with a 
mixture of water and an approved screen 
washer solvent to approximately 25 mm (1 in) 
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 
noules are clear and properly directed. 
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DO NOT use an anti-freeze solution  in the 
washer reservoir. Anti-freeze will damage 
painted surfaces.  
						

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FUEL SEDIMENTER -diesel engines 
{if fitted) 
The sedimenter is located on the chassis side 
member, near the rear wheel. 
To drain: 
Slacken off the drain plug (arrowed in 
illustration), to allow any water to drain off. 
Retighten the plug as soon as pure diesel is 
emitted. 
NOTE: If your vehicle is fitted with two fuel 
tanks, it may have two sedimenters -one on 
each side of the vehicle. 
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FUEL FILTER -diesel engines 
The filter is located at the front of the engine 
compartment. 
To drain: 
Slacken off the drain plug (1 ), to allow any 
water to drain off. Retighten the plug as soon 
as pure diesel is emitted.  
						

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CLUTCH FLUID TOP-UP 
Wipe the filler cap before removing, to prevent 
dirt from entering the reservoir. Check the 
fluid level and top up if necessary, maintaining 
the level approximately 10 mm below the top 
of the reservoir, using fluid meeting FMVSS 
116 DOT 4 specification. Ensure dirt does not 
enter the reservoir while filling. 
Use only new fluid from a sealed container 
(old fluid from opened containers, or fluid 
previously bled from the system must NOT be 
used). 
DO NOT OVERFILL! 
If significant topping up is required, a leak is 
indicated-consult your dealer immediately. 
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Clutch fluid will damage  painted surfaces; 
clean up any spillage immediately and rinse 
with plenty of water. 
ff clutch fluid should come into contact with 
the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with 
plenty of water.  
						

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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. 
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Topping-up 
Wipe the filler cap clean before removing to 
prevent dirt from entering the reservoir, then 
top up to the MAX mark using FMVSS 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! 
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DO NOT drive the vehicle with the fluid level 
below the MIN mark. 
Brake fluid  will damage painted surfaces; 
clean up any spillage immediately and rinse 
with plenty of water. 
If brake fluid should come into contact with 
the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with 
plenty of water.  
						

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POWER STEERING TOP-UP 
ONLY check the fluid level with the engine 
switched off and the system 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 meeting 
Dexron II D specification, ensuring no dirt 
enters the reservoir. 
DO NOT fill above the UPPER mark on the 
dipstick. 
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DO NOT start the engine if the fluid  level has 
dropped below the dipstick-severe damage 
to the steering system could  result.  
						

							Tyres 
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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). 
lyre 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 in General data. 
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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. 
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Tyrewear 
Some tyres fitted as original equipment have 
wear indicators moulded into the tread 
pattern. When the tread has worn down to 1.6 
mm (1/16 in) 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 1.6 mm 
{1/16 in). 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 for a particular territory. 
Contact your Land Rover dealer for further 
information or assistance.