Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover

							Washer jets & wiper blades
78
WASHER JETS
To adjust a washer jet, insert a needle into the
jet orifice (see inset) and lever gently to
position the jet.
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
79
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.
WARNING
Batteries contain sulphuric acid which is
both corrosive and poisonous. If spillage
occurs:
On clothing or the skin - remove any
contaminated clothing immediately, flush
the skin with large amounts of water and
seek medical attention urgently.
In the eyes - flush with clean water
immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention urgently.
Swallowing battery acid can be fatal unless
immediate action is taken - seek medical
attention urgently.
During normal operation batteries emit
explosive hydrogen gas - ensure sparks and
naked lights are kept away from the battery
compartment.
For your safety, 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 of the
vehicle. 
						

							Battery
80
The battery is designed to be maintenance
free, so topping-up is not possible. On the top
of the battery there is a battery condition
indicator (arrowed in illustration). Examine the
indicator periodically to check the batterys
condition. When the indicator shows:
·GREEN - the battery is in a good state of
charge.
·DARK (turning to black) - the battery
needs charging.
·CLEAR (or light yellow) - the battery must
be replaced. Do not charge the battery or
jump start the vehicle in this condition.
·If the green dot is missing, the battery
needs charging.
NOTE:When checking the battery condition
indicator, if necessary, clean the battery top to
ensure a clear view. Use a torch if natural light
is poor.
If the indicator shows clear or yellow, tap the
indicator with the handle of a screwdriver to
disperse any air bubbles. If the indicator
colour is unchanged, the battery must be
replaced.Battery removal and replacement
ALWAYS Turn the starter switch to position
0, switch off all electrical equipment and
remove the key before disconnecting the
battery.
ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first. When replacing, connect the positive
(+) terminal first. 
						

							Battery
81
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electrical
system, ensure correct 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 terminals 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.
Keep the battery upright at all times -
damage will be caused if the battery is tilted
more than 45
°.
DO NOT charge the battery if it is suspected
of being frozen.
DO NOT charge the battery if the battery
condition indicator is clear or light yellow
(see Battery maintenance).
Take care not to cover the ventilation pipe
on the side of the battery.Battery charging
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain
corrosive acid and supply levels of electric
current high enough to cause serious injury.
While charging, always heed the following
precautions:
·Before charging, disconnect and remove
the battery from the vehicle - charging the
battery with the cables connected may
damage the vehicles electrical system.
·Make sure the battery charger leads are
securely clamped to the battery terminals
BEFORE switching on the battery charger.
Do not move the leads once the charger is
switched on.
·While charging, shield your eyes or avoid
leaning over the battery and keep the area
around the top of the battery well
ventilated.
·Do not allow naked lights near the battery
(batteries generate inflammable hydrogen
during and after charging).
·The battery will be charged sufficiently
once the battery condition indicator shows
GREEN.
·When charging is finished, switch off the
battery charger BEFORE disconnecting the
leads from the battery terminals.
·After charging, leave the battery for an
hour BEFORE reconnection to the vehicle -
this will allow time for explosive gases to
disperse, thereby minimizing the risk of
fire or explosion. 
						

							Wheel changing
82 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. Turn 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
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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 bottle jack and wheel chock are
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 tool bag behind the
front seat in Pick-up and Hard-top models
and under the bench seat in Soft-top and
Station Wagon models. 
						

							Wheel changing
83
Removing the spare wheel
1.Remove the nuts securing the wheel cover
(if fitted) 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.
WARNING
DO NOT use the spare wheel securing nuts
in place of the road wheel nuts and vice
versa.
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care
when lifting and particularly when removing
the spare wheel from its mounting position. 
						

							Wheel changing
84
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 turn the release valve
anti-clockwise allowing the weight of the
vehicle to lower the jack.
WARNING
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
85 Positioning the bottle jack
Always position the jack from the front or rear
of the vehicle directly in line with the jacking
points.
WARNING
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.
Front jacking 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.
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
86
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 turn the handle
over to lower the jack.
WARNING
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 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. 
						

							Wheel changing
87 Changing a wheel
Before raising the vehicle, ensure that all the
precautions listed at the beginning of this
section have been observed.
Also, ensure that the wheel chock is correctly
positioned, as described previously.
·Use the wheel brace to slacken the wheel
nuts half a turn anti-clockwise.
·Raise the vehicle until the tyre is clear of
the ground, and remove the wheel nuts
and wheel (DO NOT damage the surface of
alloy wheels (if fitted) by placing them face
down on the road).
·On vehicles fitted with alloy wheels, use an
approved anti-seize compound to treat the
wheel mounting spigot to minimise the
tendency for adhesion between the wheel
and the spigot. Ensure that no oil or
compound comes into contact with the
brake components. If, due to an
emergency situation, this treatment is not
practicable; refit the spare wheel for the
time being, but remove and treat the wheel
at the earliest opportunity.
·Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the
wheel nuts, ensuring they are firmly
seated. DO NOT fully tighten whilst the
tyre is clear of the ground.
WARNING
When fitting a wheel, ensure that the mating
faces of the hub and wheel are clean and
free from rust - an accumulation of dirt or
rust could cause the wheel nuts to become
loose and result in an accident.
·Lower the vehicle and remove the jack and
wheel chock.
·Fully tighten the wheel nuts. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN by using foot pressure or
extension bars on the wheel brace, as this
could overstress the wheel studs.
·REMEMBER to disengage the differential
lock and change to H (high range) before
driving.
·Finally, check the tyre pressure and wheel
nut torque at the earliest opportunity, see
General data.
WARNING
After wheel changing, always secure tools,
chock, jack and spare wheel in their correct
storage positions.