Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Aus Rover

General data
158 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
WARNING
Tyre pressures must be checked with the
tyres cold, as the pressure is about 0.21 bar
(3 lbf/in ) 0.2 kgf/cm higher at...

General data
159 110 models: Front Rear
750 R16 Radial
Normal - all load conditions 1,9 bar............................. 3,3 bar
28 lbf/in
248 lbf/in2
2,0 kgf/cm23,4 kgf/cm2
130 models:
750 R16 Radial
Normal - all load conditions 3,0 bar............................. 5,10 bar
44 lbf/in
275 lbf/in2
3,1 kgf/cm25,2 kgf/cm2
WARNING
Tyre pressures must be checked with the
tyres cold, as the pressure is about 0.21 bar
(3 lbf/in
2, 0.2 kgf/cm2) higher at running
temperature. If the vehicle has been parked
in the...

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SECTION 7
Parts & accessories
Section Contents Page
Parts & accessories 163.................................
Electrical equipment 163................................
After sales service 164....................................
Travelling abroad 164..................................... 

Parts & accessories
163 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 fulfil a wide...

Parts & accessories
164 After sales service
The After Sales Parts service is of paramount
importance.
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 provide
the full range of recommended parts and
accessories that meet our rigorous standards
of safety, durability and performance.
Travelling abroad
In certain countries, it...

165 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 167........................
Driving on soft surfaces & dry sand 171...........

Off-road driving
167
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
and consequent damage to the...

Off-road driving
168 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. Harsh braking on
wet, muddy or...

Off-road driving
169 Ground clearance
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance
beneath the chassis, 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 are...

Off-road driving
170 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After driving off-road
Before rejoining the public highway, or
driving at speeds above 40 km/h (25
mph), consideration should be given to
the following:
·Wheels and tyres must be cleaned of
mud and inspected for damage -
ensure there are no lumps or bulges
in the tyres or exposure of the ply or
cord structure.
·Brake discs and calipers should be
examined and any stones or grit that
may affect braking efficiency
removed.
Servicing requirements
Vehicles operating...