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Page 71

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...

Page 72

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. 

Page 73

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...

Page 74

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...

Page 75

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)...

Page 76

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...

Page 77

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...

Page 78

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...

Page 79

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...

Page 80

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...
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