Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Rover

General data
168 TYRE SIZE AND PRESSURES
90 models: Front Rear
Normal - all load conditions
205 R16 radial1,9 bar ................................................ 2,4 bar
& 265/75 R16 radial (multi-terrain)28 lbf/in
235 lbf/in2
2,0 kgf/cm22,5 kgf/cm2
750 R16 radial1,9 bar ................................................ 2,75 bar
28 lbf/in240 lbf/in2
2,0 kgf/cm22,8 kgf/cm2
110 models: Front Rear
750 R16 Radial
Normal - all load conditions 1,9 bar............................. 3,3 bar
28 lbf/in
248 lbf/in2...

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SECTION 7
Parts & accessories
Section Contents Page
Parts & accessories 171.................................
Electrical equipment 171................................
After sales service 172....................................
Travelling abroad 172..................................... 

170 

Parts & accessories
171 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your vehicle has been designed,
manufactured and proven to cope with the
most rigorous driving conditions. As such,
fitting parts and accessories that have been
developed and tested to the same stringent
standards is essential to guarantee the
continued reliability, safety and performance
of the vehicle.
To augment the vehicles already awesome
ability, a comprehensive and versatile range of
quality spare parts and accessories are
available to fulfill a wide...

Parts & accessories
172 After sales service
The After Sales Parts service is of paramount
importance, both in the UK and across the
world. In the UK there are over 100 authorised
Land Rover dealers, all computer linked for
rapid ordering of parts and accessories.
In addition, with franchised representation in
over 100 countries worldwide, Land Rover are
able to support your vehicle wherever you go.
A full list of Land Rover dealers is included in
the literature pack.
Only Land Rover dealers are able to...

173 This section of the handbook is devoted to
your vehicles superb off-road driving
capabilities.
Before venturing off-road however, it is
absolutely essentialthat inexperienced
drivers become fully familiar with the vehicles
controls, in particular the transfer gearbox,
and also study the off-road driving techniques
described on the following pages.
SECTION 8
Off-road driving
Section Contents Page
Basic off-road techniques 175........................
Driving on soft surfaces & dry sand 179...........

174 

Off-road driving
175
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
·DO NOT take unnecessary risks.
·Be prepared for emergencies at all
times.
·Familiarise yourself with the
recommended driving techniques in
order to minimise risks to yourself, your
vehicle AND your passengers.
·Always use a seat belt for personal
protection in all off-road driving
conditions.
·DO NOT drive if the fuel level is low -
undulating ground and steep inclines
could cause fuel starvation to the
engine.
·Driving off-road with a...

Off-road driving
176 Transfer gears
High range gears should be used whenever
possible - only change to low range when
ground conditions become very difficult. The
DIFF LOCK should be engaged whenever there
is a risk of losing wheel grip, and disengaged
as soon as firm, level, non-slippery ground is
reached.
Braking
As far as possible, vehicle speed should be
controlled through correct gear selection.
Application of the brake pedal should be kept
to an absolute minimum. Unless ABS is fitted,
any braking...

Off-road driving
177 Ground clearance
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance
beneath the chassis, axles, and under the
front and rear bumpers. Note that the axle
differentials are situated BELOW the chassis
and are positioned slightly to the RIGHT of the
centre of the vehicle. Note also that there are
other parts of the vehicle which may come
into contact with the ground; take care not to
ground the vehicle.
Ground clearance is particularly important at
the bottom of steep a slope, or where wheel
ruts...