Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Rover

Owner’s Handbook
Instruktieboekje
Manuel du Conducteur
Betriebsanleitung
Manuale di Istruzioni
Manual del Conductor
Manual do Propriet ário 

CONTENTS
SECTION 1Introduction.......................................................... 1
SECTION 2Controls & instruments........................................ 7
SECTION 3Driving & operating............................................. 45
SECTION 4Owner maintenance............................................. 79
SECTION 5Workshop maintenance........................................ 123
SECTION 6General data......................................................... 155
SECTION 7Parts &...

1 OWNERS HANDBOOK
This handbook covers all current versions of
Land Rover Defender petrol and diesel models
and, together with the Service Portfolio book,
provides all the information you need to derive
maximum pleasure from owning and driving
your new vehicle.
For convenience, the handbook is divided into
sections, each dealing with a particular aspect
of driving or caring for the vehicle. Sections
are listed on the contents page; you will find it
worthwhile to take a little time to read each
one, and...

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Introduction
3 SERVICE PORTFOLIO
The Service Portfolio book included in your
literature pack contains important vehicle
identification information and details of your
entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover
warranty.
Most important of all, however, is the section
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing
requirements for your vehicle and also
includes the 1500 km (1,000 mile) Free
Service Voucher, as well as incorporating the
service record slips, which the dealer should
sign and stamp to certify...

Introduction
4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
If you need to communicate with a Land
Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The VIN and recommended maximum vehicle
weights (dependent on market) is stamped on
a plate riveted to the top of the brake pedal
box in the engine compartment (this should
also match the VIN recorded in the Service
Portfolio book). The VIN is also stamped on
the right-hand side of the chassis, forward of
the spring mounting turret.
In...

Introduction
5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Remember the breakdown
safety code
If a breakdown occurs while travelling:-
·Wherever possible, consistent with
road safety and traffic conditions,
the vehicle should be moved off the
main thoroughfare, preferably into a
lay-by. If a breakdown occurs on a
motorway, pull well over to the
inside of the hard shoulder.
·Switch on hazard lights.
·If possible, position a warning
triangle or a flashing amber light at
an appropriate distance from the
vehicle to warn other...

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7 In this section of the handbook you will find
descriptions of the controls and instruments
on your vehicle.
For your own safety, it is most important to
read this section fully and to gain a thorough
understanding of all the controls before
driving.
SECTION 2
Controls & instruments
Section Contents Page
Controls 9.......................................................
Locks & alarm 11...........................................
Seats 21.........................................................
Seat belts...