Land Rover Discovery Owners Handbook Exp Rover

Engine compartment
116
WARNING
Contact your dealer immediately if brake
pedal travel is unusually long or if there is
any appreciable drop in brake fluid level.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
The fluid level will fall slightly during use as a
result of brake pad wear but should not be
allowed to fall below the MIN mark. Any
substantial drop in fluid indicates a leak in the
system, in which case the vehicle must NOT
be driven and you should contact your dealer.
With the vehicle on level ground, check the
fluid level...

Engine compartment
117
WARNING
It is vital that the hydraulic brake fluid is
completely renewed at 40,000 km intervals
or every 24 months, whichever is the
sooner.
At 80,000 km intervals or every 4 years,
whichever is the sooner, all hydraulic brake
fluid, seals and flexible hoses should be
renewed. All working surfaces of the caliper
cylinders should be examined and the
components renewed where necessary.
Under arduous operating conditions, these
intervals may need to be reduced. Please
consult your...

Tyres
118
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...

Tyres
119 Replacement tyres
Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit the
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tyres
comply with the manufacturers original
specification and that the load rating shown
on the side wall is the same as that of the
original equipment. Contact your Land Rover
dealer for further information or assistance.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of
radial-ply tyres front and rear. DO NOT use
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres...

Washer jets & wiper blades
120 WASHER JETS
To adjust the front screen washer jets, insert a
needle into the jet orifice and lever gently to
position each jet so that the spray is directed
towards the centre of the windscreen.
To adjust the rear screen washer jet, insert a
long needle-like probe into the jet orifice and
lever gently to position the jet so that the
spray is directed towards the centre of the
wipers travel.
Should any jet become obstructed, insert a
needle or a strand of wire into the...

Battery
121
WARNING
·
Batteries contain sulphuric acid. If the
acid comes in contact with the eyes or
skin, wash immediately with cold water
and seek medical advice.
·
During normal operation batteries emit
explosive hydrogen gas - ensure sparks
and naked lights are kept away from the
engine compartment.
·
To reduce the risk of a short circuit,
remove all metal wrist bands and
jewellery before working in the engine
compartment and NEVER allow the
battery terminals or vehicle leads to
make contact with...

Battery
122 Battery removal and replacement
Your vehicle may be fitted with a battery
backed-up sounder, which operates as an
anti-theft siren if the main battery is
disconnected. If it is necessary to remove the
main vehicle battery, it is ESSENTIAL to adopt
the following procedure before disconnecting
the terminals in order to prevent the alarm
from sounding:
1.Turn the starter switch on and then off.
Then remove the key.
2.Disconnect the vehicle battery WITHIN 15
SECONDS (if the battery is not...

Battery
123 Battery charging
Before charging, always remove the battery
from the vehicle and ensure the battery is
topped up to the correct level.
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain
corrosive acid and supply levels of electric
current high enough to cause serious burns.
While charging always heed the following
precautions:
·
Make sure the battery charger is
disconnected from its power supply before
connecting the leads to the battery
terminals.
·
Make sure the charging leads are securely
clamped...

Wheel changing
124
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.
·
Ensure the jack is positioned on
firm, level ground.
·
Always engage the differential lock
before jacking (warning light on
fascia illuminates).
·
Apply the handbrake and engage 1st
gear in the main gear box (select...

Wheel changing
125
NOTE:
The jack and wheel chock are stowed
in the front of the engine compartment. The
jack handle and tools are stowed in a tool bag
under the rear seat.
WARNING
·
Tools stowed in the engine compartment
will be hot if the engine has been
running.
·
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 tail door.
Removing the spare...