Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Rover

Tyres
98
WARNING
Never drive your vehicle if the tyres are
badly worn, cut or damaged, or if the
pressures are incorrect.
Incorrectly inflated tyres wear rapidly and
seriously affect the vehicles safety and road
handling characteristics.
Caring for your tyres
Always drive with consideration for the
condition of the tyres and frequently inspect
the tread and side walls for signs of distortion
or damage (in particular, look for lumps, cuts
and bulges).
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures should be checked at...

Tyres
99
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.
NOTE:Tyre sizes and pressures are shown in
General data.
WARNING
Do not replace wheels with any type other
than genuine Land Rover parts.
Wheels and tyres are designed for both
off-road and on-road...

Washer jets & wiper blades
100
WASHER JETS
To adjust a washer jet, insert a needle into the
jet orifice (see inset) and lever gently to
position the jet.
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
To renew a windscreen or rear screen wiper
blade, lift the wiper arm away from the
windscreen, press the retaining clip (arrowed
in illustration), push the blade away from the
arm and then unhook the wiper blade.
Locate the new blade assembly on the arm,
hook it to the swivel bracket and push into
engagement until the blade is...

Battery
101
The battery is located underneath the left-hand
front seat. Pull up the front of the seat base to
release it from its retaining clips and pull it
forward. Release the buckle on the front of the
battery compartment and slide off the lid.
When refitting the seat base, insert the rear of
the base first and then push down firmly to
re-engage the retaining clips - ENSURE the
seat base is secure before driving.
WARNING
Batteries contain sulphuric acid. If the acid
comes in contact with the eyes or...

Battery
102
Battery maintenance
The battery fitted to your vehicle requires
minimal attention as follows:
·In temperate climates check the electrolyte
level once every 3 years. In hot climates
check the level annually.
·Occasionally wipe the battery casing to
remove dirt and grease.
·Keep the battery terminals clean and free
from corrosion by occasionally smearing
them with petroleum jelly.
Checking the electrolyte level
Gently prise off the vent covers (or unscrew if
vent plugs are fitted) and inspect...

Battery
103
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electrical
system, ensure correct polarity when
refitting the battery.
ONLY fit a replacement battery of the same
type and specification as the original. Other
batteries may vary in size and have different
terminal positions, capable of creating a
potential fire hazard if the terminals or leads
were to come into contact with the battery
clamp assembly.
DO NOT use a high speed battery charger as
a starting aid.
DO NOT let the engine run without the...

Wheel changing
104 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before jacking the vehicle always observe
the following precautions!
·Park your vehicle away from the
thoroughfare, and make your
passengers wait in a safe area
AWAY from the vehicle.
·Switch on the hazard warning lights
to alert other road users.
·ALWAYS engage the differential lock
before jacking (warning light on
fascia illuminates).
·Apply the handbrake and engage 1st
gear in the main gear box and select
L in the transfer box. Turn off the
starter switch and...

Wheel changing
105
Removing the spare wheel
1.Remove the nuts securing the wheel cover
using the wheel brace supplied in the tool
kit.
2.Remove the nuts securing the spare wheel
to the carrier and lift off the wheel.
WARNING
DO NOT use the spare wheel securing nuts
in place of the road wheel nuts.
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care
when lifting and particularly when removing
the spare wheel from its mounting position
on the bonnet, bulkhead or rear door. 

Wheel changing
106
VEHICLE JACKING
One of two types of jack will have been
supplied with your vehicle - either a bottle jack
or pillar jack. The operation of each type
differs greatly and it is important to read the
appropriate operating instructions that follow.
The bottle jack (if fitted) is stowed in a
compartment under the left-hand front seat
(see Battery for details of access). The jack
handle and tools (or pillar jack - if fitted) are
stowed in a bag behind the front seat in
Pick-up and Hard-top...

Wheel changing
107 Positioning the bottle jack
Always position the jack from the front or rear
of the vehicle directly in line with the jacking
points.
WARNING
NEVER use the jack from the side of the
vehicle.
Always use the complete, two piece, jack
lever throughout to minimise any accidental
contact with a hot exhaust system.
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack
location points described or damage to the
vehicle could occur.
Front jacking point:
Position the jack so that, when raised, it
engages with...