Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Starting & driving
44 STARTING - PETROL ENGINES
1.Check that the handbrake is applied and
that the gear lever is in neutral.
2.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment.
3.If the engine is cold, pull out the cold start
control (if fitted) and turn it clockwise to
lock (see illustration).
4.Insert the starter key and turn the switch
to position II and then on to position III
to operate the starter motor. DO NOT
press the accelerator pedal during starting
and RELEASE THE KEY as soon as the
engine is...

Starting & driving
45
WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous
substances which can cause
unconsciousness and may even be fatal.
·DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
·DO NOT start or leave the engine running
in an enclosed unventilated area, or
drive with the rear door open.
·DO NOT modify the exhaust system from
the original design.
·DO repair exhaust system or body leaks
immediately.
·If you think exhaust fumes are entering
the vehicle have the cause determined
and corrected immediately.
Parking
After bringing...

Starting & driving
46 RUNNING-IN (petrol & diesel models)
Proper running-in will have a direct bearing on
the reliability and smooth running of your
vehicle throughout its life.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and
tyres need time to bed-in and adjust to the
demands of everyday motoring. It is therefore
essential to drive with consideration for the
running-in process for at least the first 800
km (500 miles) and observe the following
advice:
·LIMIT maximum speed to 80 km/h (50
mph) for...

Starting & driving
47 FUEL ECONOMY
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major
factors:
·How your vehicle is maintained.
·How you drive your vehicle.
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is
essential that your vehicle is maintained in
accordance with the manufacturers service
schedule.
Items such as ignition timing, the condition of
the air cleaner element, tyre pressures and
wheel alignment can have a significant effect
on fuel consumption. But above all, the way in
which you drive is most important. The...

Starting & driving
48 IMPORTANT DRIVING INFORMATION
Instruments & warning lights
Before driving, it is important to fully
understand the function of the instruments
and warning lights described in section 2.
NOTE:Red warning lights are of particular
importance, illumination indicates that a fault
exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop
the vehicle and seek qualified assistance
before continuing.
Vehicle stability
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and, therefore, a higher centre of...

Starting & driving
49 Tdi engines
If a radiator blind is fitted, it must not obscure
the intercooler section otherwise engine
performance would be adversely affected. If in
doubt, contact a Land Rover dealer.
Auxiliary equipment
WARNING
DO NOT use auxiliary equipment, such as
roller generators, that are driven by one
wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause
failure of the gearbox differential. If the
gearbox differential lock is engaged in an
attempt to avoid damage, the vehicle will
drive itself forward. 

Catalytic converter
50
CATALYTIC CONVERTER- (if fitted)
The exhaust system on some models of the
Defender, incorporates a catalytic converter,
which converts poisonous exhaust emissions
from the engine into environmentally less
harmful gases, thereby reducing atmospheric
pollution.
WARNING
The catalytic converter can be easily
damaged through improper use, particularly
if the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine
misfire occurs. For this reason it is VERY
IMPORTANT that you heed the precautions
which...

Catalytic converter
51 Driving
·Provided the engine has reached its
normal operating temperature, if a misfire
is suspected or the vehicle lacks power
while driving, it may be driven SLOWLY
(at risk of damaging the catalyst) to a
Land Rover dealer for assistance.
·NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel
(the resultant misfire could destroy the
catalyst).
·Engines burning excessive oil (blue smoke
from the exhaust) will progressively
reduce catalyst efficiency.
·On rough terrain, DO NOT allow the...

Fuel
52 PETROL ENGINES
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED FUEL
4 cylinder engines:
Use 90 RON minimum leaded or unleaded fuel
wherever possible.
V8 engines:
Use 91 - 93 leaded or unleaded fuel wherever
possible.
NOTE:For petrol engined vehicles fitted with
a catalytic converter, 95 RON minimum
unleaded fuel MUST be used - leaded fuel will
seriously damage the catalyst.
The RON value (octane rating) of petroleum
commonly available at garage forecourts will
vary in different countries. The RON value
quoted is the...

Fuel
53 Fuel filling
WARNING
To avoid any sudden discharge of fuel
caused by excessive air pressure, the cap is
designed to allow the fuel tank to vent
during the first half turn. DO NOT fully
remove the cap until pressure has been
released.
Filling station pumps are equipped with
automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel
spillage - only fill the tank until the filler nozzle
automatically shuts off. DO NOT attempt to fill
the tank beyond this point or spillage could
result due to expansion of the fuel....