Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Rover

Traction control
68 ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL
(if fitted)
The purpose of electronic traction control is to
aid traction when one wheel spins while the
other still has good grip, eg. if one side of the
vehicle is on ice and the other is on tarmac.
The system works by applying the brake to a
spinning wheel in order to transfer torque to
the other side of the axle.
NOTE:Traction control only operates below
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
The instrument panel has a traction control
warning light (TC) which...

Towing & load carrying
69 TOWING
The torque ranges of Land Rover engines
allow maximum-weight loads to be pulled
smoothly from standstill, and reduce gear
changing on hills or rough terrain.
The suspension is designed to cope with a
heavy trailer load without upsetting the
balance or feel of the vehicle.
WARNING
Only fit towing accessories that have been
designed and approved by Land Rover.
Ensure that the gross weight and maximum
rear axle weight are not exceeded.
When preparing your vehicle for...

Towing & load carrying
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NOTE:Towing regulations vary from country to country. It is very important to ensure that
national regulations governing towing weights and speed limits are observed (refer to the relevant
national motoring organisation for information). The following maximum permissible towed
weights refer to the vehicles design limitations and NOT to any specific territorial restriction.
Maximum permissible towed weights On-road kg Off-road kg
Unbraked trailers...

Towing & load carrying
71 Coupled braking systems
In order to tow a trailer with a weight in
excess of 3,500 kg, the vehicle must be
adapted to operate a coupled brake system. If
this adaptation is carried out, the vehicle
identification number plate (VIN) must be
changed to show the increased train weight.
Revised VIN plates may be obtained from
Land Rover; these will be issued subject to
satisfactory proof that the vehicle has been
fitted with an approved conversion.
NOTE:Above 300 metres (1,000 feet)...

Emergency starting
72 Starting an engine with a discharged battery
The ONLY recommended methods of
restarting a vehicle with a discharged battery
are:
·The use of a substitute battery fitted to the
disabled vehicle.
·The use of booster cables to connect the
battery from a donor vehicle to the
discharged battery.
USING BOOSTER CABLES
WARNING
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas -
keep sparks and naked lights away from the
battery compartment.
Make sure BOTH batteries are of the same
voltage (12 volts),...

Emergency starting
73 8.Once both engines are running normally,
allow them to idle for two minutes before
switching off the engine of the donor
vehicle and disconnecting the booster
cables. DO NOT switch on any electrical
circuits on the previously disabled vehicle
until AFTER the booster cables have been
removed.
9.Disconnecting the booster cables must be
an EXACT reversal of the connecting
procedure,ie; disconnect the BLACK
cable from the earthing point on the
disabled vehicle FIRST. 

Vehicle recovery
74 VEHICLE RECOVERY
If it is necessary to recover the vehicle by
towing, always adhere to the following
procedure:
Towing the vehicle (on four-wheels)
1.Set the main gearbox and transfer box in
neutral.
2.Ensure the differential lock is in the
unlocked position.
3.Turn the starter switch to the first position
to unlock the steering and leave in this
position while the vehicle is being towed.
4.Secure the towing attachment to the
vehicle.
5.Release the handbrake.
NOTE:If, due to an...

Vehicle recovery
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Transporter or trailer lashing
Use the towing rings on the front and rear
cross members as lashing points (see
illustration). DO NOT secure lashing hooks or
trailer fixings to any other part of the vehicle. 

Ancillary equipment
76 Winches
A number of different winches, suited to jobs
ranging from vehicle recovery to haulage, can
be fitted to your Defender. For further
information on the types of winch available
and their various uses, contact your Land
Rover dealer.
As winch operation will vary considerably on
different winch units, it is essential that the
manufacturers operating instructions are
understood and followed carefully.
Winch safety
WARNING
If used incorrectly, winches can be
extremely...

Ancillary equipment
77 Power take-off drives
Your Defender is capable of providing a static
or mobile power source, which can be used to
power generators, compressors, pumps and
other ancillary equipment, mounted on or
under the vehicle, by means of shaft, belt or
hydraulic drive. This is possible by having a
power take-off drive unit fitted to the transfer
gearbox. This provides the basic drive for
several variations of power take-off layouts.
The power take-off capability is an integral
part of the...