Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover
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Bonnet opening 68 WARNING Ensure the wipers are switched off and have returned to the parked position before opening the bonnet. Pull the bonnet release handle (located in the right hand footwell). Lift the safety catch lever (as illustration) and raise the bonnet. Unclip the stay from the bonnet locking platform and fit the stay in the corresponding slot in the underside of the bonnet. Closing the bonnet After closing the bonnet, check that the lock is fully engaged by attempting to lift the front edge...
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Engine compartment 69 1.Cooling system reservoir. 2.Brake fluid reservoir. 3.Clutch fluid reservoir. 4.Washer reservoir. 5.Engine oil filler cap. 6.Engine oil dipstick. 7.Power steering reservoir.NOTE:It will be necessary to remove the access flap before topping up the engine oil. WARNING Ensure that sparks and naked lights are kept away from the engine compartment.
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Engine compartment 70 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, lift the...
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Engine compartment 71 COOLING SYSTEM TOP-UP WARNING 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 level 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 COLD. Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the pressure to escape before removing completely. Never run the engine without coolant.Top-up...
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Engine compartment 72 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. The specific gravity of a 50% anti-freeze solution at 20°C (68°F) is 1.075 and protects against frost down to -36°C (-33°F). Use ONLY ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no methanol) with Organic Acid Technology (OAT)...
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Engine compartment 73 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 meetingFMVSS 116 DOT 4specification. 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...
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Engine compartment 74 WARNING 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...
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Engine compartment 75 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. If necessary, top up with a fluid meeting Dexron II Dspecification until the level is between the UPPER...
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Tyres 76 WARNING 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). Tyre pressures Tyre pressures should be checked at...
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Tyres 77 WARNING 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 fitted, even with a tubeless tyre. ·If the wheel is marked TUBELESS, an inner tube must NOT be fitted. NOTE:Tyre sizes and pressures are shown in General data. WARNING Do not replace wheels with any type other than genuine Land Rover parts. Wheels and tyres are designed for both off-road and on-road...