Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 04my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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Trailer socket
Incorporated in the vehicles electrical harness 
is the facility to fit a multi-pin trailer lighting 
socket.
The wiring connection point is a sealed 
multi-pin connector located behind the right tail 
light cluster. To gain access to the connectors, 
remove the light cluster (see ‘REPLACING 
BULBS’, page 225).
An accessory lighting adaptor kit is available, 
consult your retailer.
CAUTION: Power output from the trailer socket 
must not exceed 5 amps, as damage to 
electrical...

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TOWING WEIGHTS
Loading descriptionSuspension 
Ty p eMax. Trailer 
WeightTongue 
WeightMax. Vehicle Weight
Trailer without brakes All 1650 lb
(750 kg)
330 lb
(150 kg)-
Trailer with brakes, off-roadAll 2200 lb
(1000 kg)
330 lb
(150 kg)-
Trailer with brakes, on-road 
with vehicle at Gross Vehicle 
Weight Coil spring 4410 lb
(2000 kg)
330 lb (1)
(150 kg)
710 lb (322 kg) (equivalent 
to driver, three passengers 
and 110 lb (50 kg) 
luggage)
Self-levelling 4410 lb
(2000 kg)
330 lb (1)
(150 kg)
900...

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Lo ad  Carry ingLUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
Four fixing points are provided in the rear 
luggage compartment floor to assist in safely 
securing large items of luggage.
WARNING
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or 
luggage which could move and cause 
personal injury in the event of an accident or 
emergency maneuver either on or off-road.
STORAGE BINS
Some vehicles are equipped with storage bins 
on each side of the loadspace. Raise the lid to 
open. 
H2561
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ROOF RACKS 
A range of roof rack systems is available as 
Land Rover approved accessories. For further 
information about roof rack systems approved 
for use with your vehicle, and advice as to 
which system would suit your requirements 
best, please consult your Land Rover retailer.
The maximum roof rack load must NEVER 
exceed that given in ‘VEHICLE WEIGHTS’, 
page 245.
WARNING
•It is recommended that Land Rover 
approved load-carrying accessories are 
used wherever possible.
•Only...

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Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  157
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES  . . . . . . . . . . . .  158
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  160
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  160
Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY SAND  . .  161
STOPPING THE VEHICLE ON SOFT
GROUND, IN SAND OR ON
AN INCLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  161
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice, snow, mud,...

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Off-Road Driving
Off-Road DrivingBEFORE YOU DRIVE
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely         
essential that inexperienced drivers become 
fully familiar with the vehicles controls, in 
particular the transfer gearbox, and also study 
the off-road driving techniques described on 
this and the following pages.
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
•DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be 
prepared for emergencies at all times.
•Your Discovery has a higher ground 
clearance...

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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.
Before driving off-road it is important that you 
check the condition of the wheels and tires and 
that...

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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 
minimize the risk of your vehicle getting into 
difficulty through a...