Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Off-road driving
138 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass)
·With the DIFF LOCK engaged, select the
highest gear possible.
·Drive away using the MINIMUM possible
throttle opening.
·Drive slowly at all times, keeping braking
to a minimum and avoiding violent
movements of the steering wheel.
·Disengage the DIFF LOCK as soon as a
non slippery surface is reached.DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS
Although rough tracks can sometimes be
negotiated in normal drive, it is advisable to
lock the...

Off-road driving
139 CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES
Engage the DIFF LOCK and ALWAYS follow
the fall line of the slope - travelling diagonally
could encourage the vehicle to slide broadside
down the slope.
Steep climbs will usually require the LOW gear
range. If the surface is loose or slippery, use
sufficient speed in the highest practical gear
to take advantage of the vehicles momentum.
However, too high a speed over a bumpy
surface may result in a wheel lifting, causing
vehicles not fitted with Traction control...

Off-road driving
140
DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES
A.Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length
before the slope and engage first gear
LOW range with the differential locked.
B.Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle
in order to negotiate obstructions,DO NOT
touch the brake or clutch pedals during
the descent - the engine will limit the
speed, keeping the vehicle under control
provided the front wheels are turning. If
the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate
gently to maintain directional stability - DO
NOT...

Off-road driving
141 TRAVERSING A SLOPE
Before crossing a slope, ALWAYS observe the
following precautions:
·Check that the ground is firm and not
slippery.
·Check that the wheels on the downhill side
of the vehicle are not likely to drop into
any depressions in the ground and that the
uphill wheels will not run over rocks, tree
roots, or similar obstacles that could
suddenly increase the angle of tilt.
·Ensure that passenger weight is evenly
distributed, that all roof rack luggage is
removed and that all...

Off-road driving
142 WADING
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is
0,5 metre (20 in.).
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
If the water is likely to exceed 0,5 metre (20
in.) while the vehicle is moving, the following
precautions MUST be observed:
·Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator
grille to prevent water from soaking the
engine and mud from blocking the
radiator.
·Ensure that the silt...

Index
143
A
ABS 50...........................................................
Accessories 129.............................................
After sales service 130....................................
Air cleaner element renewal 110.....................
Air filter 110....................................................
Air vents 28....................................................
Anti-freeze 72 & 120.......................................
Anti-lock brakes 50............................................

Index
144
G
Gearbox 43.....................................................
Gearbox oil change 111..................................
Ground clearance 123.....................................
H
Handbrake 49.................................................
Handbrake check 115.....................................
Hazard warning lights 25................................
Headlights 22.................................................
Heated rear window 25...................................
Heater...

Index
145 Steering 122...................................................
Steering lock 35..............................................
Sunroof 27.....................................................
Switches 25....................................................
Switching off 37.............................................
T
Temperature gauge 18....................................
Total distance recorder 18..............................
Towing 53.........................................................