Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 04my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Fuel Filling
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Fuel FillingLOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE 
FUEL FILLER FLAP
WARNING
To reduce the risk of 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 any pressure has been released.
Take careful note of warning labels located 
around the filler flap.
The fuel filler is located in the rear right-hand 
wing. With the starter switch turned off, press 
the binnacle mounted...

Fuel Filling
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TYPE OF FUEL
Octane requirements
Premium unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI
octane rating of 90 or 92 (95 or 96 RON) should 
be used.
NOTE: Federal law requires that gasoline octane 
ratings be posted on the pumps. The Cost of 
Living Council (CLC) octane rating or Anti 
Knock Index (AKI) octane rating shown is an 
average of Research Octane Number (RON) and 
Motor Octane Number (MON).
Using unleaded fuel with an octane rating lower 
than that recommended can cause persistent, 
heavy...

Fuel Filling
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WARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury, 
and even death if misused. 
Methanol/unleaded fuel blends, even in small 
amounts, can cause blindness and possible 
death if swallowed. Additionally, take 
precautions to prevent methanol from coming 
into contact with the skin.
GAS STATION SAFETY
WARNING
Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, 
in confined spaces, are also extremely 
explosive. 
Always place portable gasoline containers on 
the ground while filling. A fire may...

Fuel Filling
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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
The fuel cut-off switch is a safety device which, 
in the event of a collision or sudden impact, 
automatically cuts off the fuel supply to the 
engine.
The switch is located on the engine 
compartment bulkhead. After an impact, the 
switch must be reset by pressing the rubber top 
(arrowed in illustration) before the engine can 
be restarted.
WARNING
ALWAYS check for fuel leaks before resetting 
the switch! Activating the switch when the 
fuel system has been damaged...

Automatic Transmission
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Au to matic  Tran smissionGEAR SELECTOR
The Automatic transmission features a four 
speed main gearbox with a torque converter 
and a two speed transfer box. Using the main 
gearbox in conjunction with the transfer 
gearing produces eight forward and two 
reverse speeds.
Main gearbox selector lever
A spring loaded catch restricts movement of 
the lever, thereby preventing inadvertent gear 
selection. Press and hold the trigger mounted 
in the handle of the selector lever...

Automatic Transmission
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Starting and driving
Drivers unfamiliar with the performance 
characteristics of an automatic gearbox should 
thoroughly familiarize themselves with the 
following instructions before driving.
•Before starting the engine, ensure that both 
foot and parking brakes are applied.
•After starting the engine, KEEP BOTH 
BRAKES APPLIED before and whilst moving 
the selector lever to the required drive 
position.
•Keep the brakes applied until you are ready 
to move - remember, once a...

Automatic Transmission
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MODE SWITCH
In High range press the mode switch to select 
‘Sport’ mode (the ‘S’ information light on the 
instrument panel will illuminate).
In Low range press the mode switch to select 
‘Manual’ mode (the ‘M’ information light will 
illuminate).
Press the switch a second time to return the 
gearbox to normal operation.
‘Sport’ mode
With ‘Sport’ mode selected, the gearbox is 
more responsive to accelerator pedal 
movement - downshifts occur earlier and 
upshifts are delayed to...

Transfer Gearbox
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T ra nsfer Ge arboxTRANSFER GEARBOX
The second gearbox (known as the transfer 
box) is used to select either the high or low 
range of gears. It also has a neutral position 
between high and low.
High range (‘H’)
High range should be used for all normal road 
driving and also for off-road driving across dry, 
level terrain.
Low range (‘L’)
Low range should be used ONLY in situations 
where low speed manoeuvering is necessary, 
such as reversing a trailer or negotiating a...

Transfer Gearbox
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USING THE TRANSFER GEARBOX
There are two ways of operating the transfer 
gearbox lever:
1.‘Statically’, i.e shifting whilst the vehicle is 
stationary.
2.‘Shift on the move’, this is the 
recommended method, which after a little 
practice, can be carried out smoothly and 
quickly.
‘Static’ method
With the vehicle stationary and the engine 
running, apply the foot brake and then move the 
automatic gearbox selector to the ‘N’ (neutral) 
position.Then move the transfer lever fully...

Transfer Gearbox
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THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK*
Unlike most other four-wheel-drive vehicles, all 
Land Rover products have permanent 
four-wheel drive.
Discovery is enhanced by the inclusion of an 
optional lockable differential (diff lock) between 
the front and rear drive shafts. With the 
differential locked, the drive shafts to front and 
rear axles are, in effect, joined together, causing 
both to rotate at the same speed.
This feature enhances traction on difficult 
off-road surfaces. However, with the...