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 running
temperature. If the vehicle has been parked
in the sun or high ambient temperatures, DO
NOT reduce the tyre pressures, move the
vehicle into the shade and wait for the tyres
to cool before checking the pressures.WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of
radial-ply tyres, front and rear. DO NOT use
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from
front to rear.
·If the wheel is marked TUBED, an inner
tube MUST be fitted, even with a
tubeless tyre.
·If the wheel is marked TUBELESS, an
inner tube must NOT be fitted. 
						

							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 sun or high ambient temperatures, DO
NOT reduce the tyre pressures, move the
vehicle into the shade and wait for the tyres
to cool before checking the pressures.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of
radial-ply tyres, front and rear. DO NOT use
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from
front to rear.
·If the wheel is marked TUBED, an inner
tube MUST be fitted, even with a
tubeless tyre.
·If the wheel is marked TUBELESS, an
inner tube must NOT be fitted. 
						

							161
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 variety of roles, both
enhancing and protecting the vehicle in the
many tasks to which it can be applied.
Genuine Land Rover Parts are the ONLY parts
built to original equipment specifications AND
approved by Land Rover designers - this
means that every single part and accessory
has been rigorously tested by the same
engineering team that designed and built the
vehicle and can therefore be GUARANTEED for
twelve months with UNLIMITED MILEAGE.
A full list and description of all available
accessories is available from your Land Rover
dealer.
Always consult your dealer for advice
regarding the approval, suitability, installation
and use of any parts or accessories before
fitting.
WARNING
The fitting of parts and accessories of
inferior quality, or the carrying out of
non-approved conversions, may be
dangerous and could affect the safety of the
vehicle and occupants and invalidate the
terms and conditions of the vehicle
warranty.
Always consult a Land Rover dealer before
fitting accessories, and before commencing
any conversion or alteration to the vehicles
original specification.
Electrical equipment
WARNING
It is extremely hazardous to fit or replace
parts or accessories whose installation
requires the dismantling of or addition to
either the electrical or fuel system.
Fitting inferior quality parts or accessories,
may be dangerous and could invalidate the
vehicle warranty. 
						

							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 is illegal to fit parts
which have not been made to the vehicle
manufacturers specification.
Owners should ensure that any parts or
accessories fitted to the vehicle while
travelling abroad, will conform to the legal
requirements of their own country when they
return home. 
						

							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........
Driving on slippery surfaces 172....................
Driving on rough tracks 172...........................
Climbing steep slopes 173..............................
Descending steep slopes 174.........................
Traversing a slope 175...................................
Negotiating a V shaped gully 175..................
Driving in existing wheel tracks 175...............
Crossing a ridge 175......................................
Crossing a ditch 175.......................................
Wading 176.................................................... 
						

							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 catalytic
converter (if fitted).
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES
These basic driving techniques are an
introduction to the art of off-road driving and
do not necessarily provide the information
needed to successfully cope with every single
off-road situation.
We strongly recommend that owners who
intend to drive off-road frequently, should
seek as much additional information and
practical experience as possible.Gear selection
Correct gear selection is possibly the single
most important factor for safe and successful
off-road driving. While only experience will tell
you which is the correct gear for any section
of ground, the following basic rules apply:
1.NEVER change gear or de-clutch while
negotiating difficult terrain - the drag on
the wheels may cause the vehicle to stop
when the clutch is depressed and
restarting may be difficult.
2.Generally, and especially where slippery or
soft ground conditions prevail, the higher
the gear you select the better.
3.When descending very steep slopes
always select 1st gear in LOW range.
Inexperienced drivers are advised to stop the
vehicle and carefully consider which gear will
be most appropriate for each manoeuvre
before continuing.
Slipping the clutch
Use of excessive clutch slip to prevent the
engine stalling will result in premature clutch
wear. Always select a gear low enough to
enable the vehicle to proceed without the need
to slip the clutch.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal; driving across uneven terrain
could cause you to inadvertently depress the
clutch, resulting in loss of control of the
vehicle. 
						

							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 loose surfaces could prove
dangerous.
NOTE:If the correct gear has been selected,
braking will be largely unnecessary.
Use of engine for braking
Before descending steep slopes, stop the
vehicle at least a length before the descent,
select neutral in the main gearbox, engage
LOW range and then select first or second
gear depending on the severity of the incline.
While descending the slope it should be
remembered that the engine will provide
sufficient braking effort to control the rate of
descent, and that the brakes should not be
applied.
Accelerating
Use the accelerator with care - any sudden
surge of power may induce wheel spin and
result in loss of control of the vehicle.Steering
WARNING
DO NOT hold the steering wheel with your
thumbs inside the rim - a sudden kick of
the wheel as the vehicle negotiates a rut or
boulder could seriously injure them.
ALWAYS grip the wheel on the outside of the
rim (as shown) when traversing uneven
ground.
Survey the ground before driving
Before negotiating difficult terrain, it is wise to
carry out a preliminary survey on foot. This
will minimise the risk of your vehicle getting
into difficulty through a previously unnoticed
hazard. 
						

							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 unusually deep and where sudden
changes in the slope of the ground are
experienced.
On soft ground the axle differentials will clear
their own path in all but the most difficult
conditions. However, on frozen, rocky or hard
ground, hard contact between the differentials
and the ground will generally result in the
vehicle coming to a sudden stop.
Always attempt to avoid obstacles that may
foul the chassis or axle differentials.Loss of traction
If the vehicle is immobile due to loss of wheel
grip, the following hints could be of value:
·Avoid prolonged wheel spin; this will make
matters worse.
·Remove obstacles rather than forcing the
vehicle across them.
·Clear clogged tyre treads.
·Reverse as far as possible, then attempt
an increased speed approach - additional
momentum may overcome the obstacle.
·Brushwood, sacking or any similar
material placed in front of the tyres will
improve tyre grip. 
						

							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 in arduous conditions,
particularly on dusty, muddy, or wet
terrain, and vehicles undergoing frequent
or deep wading conditions will require
more frequent servicing. See Owner
maintenance and contact a Land Rover
dealer for advice.
In addition:
After wading in salt water or driving on
sandy beaches, use a hose to thoroughly
wash the underbody components and any
exposed body panels with fresh water.
This will help to protect the vehicles
cosmetic appearance.