Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Rover

Ancillary equipment
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HAND THROTTLE
(if fitted)
The hand throttle is for use in conjunction
with power take-off equipment (winches,
pumps etc.), when a relatively constant engine
speed is required.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to use the hand throttle
when the vehicle is being driven.Operating the hand throttle
1.Select N (neutral) in the transfer gearbox.
2.Pull the hand throttle control out until the
desired engine speed is achieved.
3.Twist the control clockwise to lock the
throttle in position.
The...

79 The long-term safety, reliability and
performance of your vehicle will depend very
largely on how well it is maintained.
Maintenance is the owners responsibility and
it is ESSENTIAL that all routine services are
carried out at the specified intervals. These are
shown in the Service Portfolio book included
in the literature pack. The Service Portfolio
book also includes service record dockets,
which must be correctly endorsed by your
Land Rover dealer at the conclusion of each
service.
This section of...

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Owner maintenance
81 OWNER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine services, which
should be carried out by your Land Rover
dealer at the intervals shown in the Service
Portfolio book, a number of simple checks
(listed below) must be carried out by the
owner or driver on a regular basis.
These are fully described on the pages that
follow.
Daily checks
·Operation of lights, horn, direction
indicators, wipers, washers and warning
lights.
·Operation of seat belts and brakes.
·Look for deposits on the garage...

Owner maintenance
82 Planned maintenance
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to
ensuring the continued reliability and
efficiency of your vehicle.
The routine maintenance requirements for
your vehicle are shown in the Service Portfolio
book. Most of this necessary workshop
maintenance requires specialised knowledge
and equipment, and should preferably be
entrusted to your Land Rover dealer.
Emission control
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of
emission and evaporative control equipment...

Owner maintenance
83 SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
Whenever you carry out maintenance on
your vehicle, the following safety
precautions should be observed at all times.
·ALWAYS keep hands, tools and items of
clothing clear of all drive belts and pulleys.
·DO NOT touch exhaust or cooling system
components until they are cool.
·DO NOT touch electrical leads or
components with the starter switch turned
on.
·NEVER leave the engine running in an
unventilated area - exhaust gases are
poisonous and contain carbon...

Bonnet opening
84
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.
Prop stay
Release the bonnet support stay from the
underside of the bonnet and fit the stay in the
corresponding hole in the bonnet locking
platform. 

Bonnet opening
85 Prop stay
(Td5 models)
Unclip the stay from the bonnet locking
platform and fit the stay in the corresponding
slot in the underside of the bonnet.Scissor action stay
Raise the bonnet until the stay fully extends.
Release the bonnet, ensuring that the stay
locks into position.
Closing the bonnet
After closing the bonnet, check that the lock is
fully engaged by attempting to lift the front
edge of the bonnet. This should be free from
all movement. 

Engine compartment
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Td5 - Left hand steering
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. 

Engine compartment
87
Tdi - Right hand steering
(non-air conditioning)
1.Diesel fuel filter.
2.Cooling system reservoir.
3.Brake fluid reservoir.
4.Clutch fluid reservoir.
5.Engine oil filler cap.
6.Engine oil dipstick.
7.Washer reservoir.
8.Power steering reservoir.
WARNING
Ensure that sparks and naked lights are kept
away from the engine compartment.