Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Rover

							Ancillary equipment
78
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 accelerator pedal can be used to
temporarily over-ride the hand throttle (to
increase engine speed). Once the accelerator
is released, the engine speed will return to the
level set by the hand throttle.
To turn the hand throttle off, twist the control
fully in (to the closed position).
Ensure the hand throttle is fully closed before
driving. 
						

							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 the handbook includes
information to assist the owner carry out
those daily, weekly and monthly checks that
are also necessary to ensure safe, reliable
motoring.
SECTION 4
Owner maintenance
Section Contents Page
Owner maintenance 81...................................
Safety in the garage 83...................................
Bonnet opening 84.........................................
Engine compartment 86.................................
Tyres 98.........................................................
Washer jets & wiper blades 100.....................
Battery 101.....................................................
Wheel changing 105.......................................
Wading plugs 112..........................................
Fuses 113.......................................................
Bulb replacement 116.....................................
Cleaning & vehicle care 121............................ 
						

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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 floor
which may indicate a fluid leak.
Weekly checks
These should be carried out at least every 250
miles or 400 km.
·Engine oil level.
·Cooling system level.
·Screen washer reservoir level.
·Condition and pressure of tyres.
·Clutch fluid level
·Brake fluid level.
·Power steering fluid level.
NOTE:Any significant or sudden drop in fluid
levels, or uneven tyre wear should be reported
to a Land Rover dealer without delay.
The gearbox fluid level should only be
checked by a Land Rover dealer at the time of
a routine service.
All fluid specifications and capacities are
shown inGeneral data.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special operating conditions
When a vehicle is operated in extremely
arduous conditions or on dusty, wet or
muddy terrain, more frequent attention
must be paid to servicing requirements.
For example; if your vehicle experiences
deep wading conditions, even DAILY
servicing could be necessary to ensure
the continued safe and reliable operation
of the vehicle.
Contact a Land Rover dealer for advice. 
						

							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
designed to meet specific territorial
requirements.
You should be aware that unauthorised
replacement, modification or tampering with
this equipment by an owner or repair shop,
may be unlawful and subject to legal penalties.
In addition, engine settings must not be
tampered with. These have been established
to ensure that your vehicle complies with
stringent exhaust emission regulations.
Incorrect engine settings may adversely affect
exhaust emissions, engine performance and
fuel consumption, as well as causing high
temperatures, which will result in damage to
the catalytic converter (if fitted) and the
vehicle.Road testing on dynamometers
(rolling roads)
WARNING
Because your vehicle is equipped with
permanent four-wheel drive, it is essential
that any dynamometer testing is carried out
ONLY by a qualified person familiar with the
dynamometer testing and safety procedures
practised by Land Rover dealers. Contact
your Land Rover dealer for further
information. 
						

							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 monoxide,
which can cause unconsciousness and
may even be fatal.
·DO NOT work beneath the vehicle with the
wheel change lifting jack as the only
means of support.
·Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept
away from the engine and battery
compartments.
WARNING
Remember; cooling fans and air
conditioning system condenser fans (if
fitted), may continue to operate after the
engine is switched off. Always wait until the
fans have completely stopped moving before
working in the engine compartment.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should any part of
the fuel system be dismantled or replaced
by anyone other than a suitably qualified
motor vehicle technician. Failure to comply
with this instruction may result in fuel
spillage with a consequent serious risk of
fire
Poisonous liquids
Most liquids and lubricants used in motor
vehicles are poisonous and should not be
consumed, or brought into contact with open
wounds. These include: battery acid,
anti-freeze, brake and power steering fluid, as
well as petrol, diesel, engine oil and
windscreen washer additives.
For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey
all instructions printed on labels and
containers.
Used engine oil
Prolonged contact with engine oil can cause
serious skin disorders, including dermatitis
and skin cancer. ALWAYS wash thoroughly
after contact.
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or
soil with toxic chemicals such as used engine
oil. ALWAYS dispose of vehicle liquids and
lubricants, at authorised waste disposal sites
or at garages which provide facilities for the
receipt of discharged batteries, used engine
oil and toxic chemicals. If in doubt, contact
your Local Authority for advice.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT! 
						

							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
86
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.