Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 04my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Wheel Changing
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SPARE WHEEL
Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the nuts 
securing the spare wheel to the carrier and then 
lift off the wheel.
NOTE: DO NOT use the spare wheel securing 
nuts in place of the road wheel nuts, or use the 
road wheel nuts to secure the spare wheel - the 
nuts are not inter-changeable.
WARNING
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care 
when lifting and particularly when removing 
the spare wheel from its mounting position on 
the tail door.
CHANGING THE WHEEL
If possible,...

Wheel Changing
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Using the wheel chocks
If possible, position the vehicle on level ground, 
chocking both sides of the wheel diagonally 
opposite the one to be removed. 
If jacking the vehicle on a slope is unavoidable, 
place the chocks on the downhill side of the two 
opposite wheels.
The wheel chocks are stowed with the jack 
handle and wheel nut spanner in the tool bag.
Assemble the wheel chocks as follows:
1.Pull the two halves of the chock apart.
2.Twist one half of the chock 180°.
3.Push the two...

Wheel Changing
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Positioning the jack
Front jacking point
Rear jacking point
Always position the jack from the side of the 
vehicle, approximately in line with the 
appropriate jacking point. Ensure the jack is 
positioned on firm, level ground.
Position the jack so that, when raised the cradle 
head of the jack engages with the shaped notch 
on the underside of the front or rear suspension 
links - either just forward of the rear wheels or 
just to the rear of the front wheels.
WARNING
NEVER work...

Wheel Changing
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6.Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the 
wheel nuts, ensuring they are firmly 
seated. DO NOT fully tighten whilst the tire 
is clear of the ground.
WARNING
When fitting a wheel, ensure that the mating 
faces of the hub and wheel are clean and free 
from rust or anti-seize compound - any 
accumulation of dirt or rust could cause the 
wheel nuts to become loose and result in an 
accident.
7.Ensure that the space under and around 
the vehicle is free from obstructions then 
lower...

Emergency Starting
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Eme rg enc y S ta rtingSTARTING AN ENGINE WITH A 
DISCHARGED BATTERY
Using booster cables (jump leads) from a 
donor battery, or a battery fitted to a donor 
vehicle, is the only approved method of starting 
a Discovery with a discharged battery. 
Vehicles with automatic transmission cannot 
be restarted by push or towing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate eye protection when 
working with batteries.
During normal use, batteries emit explosive 
hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe...

Emergency Starting
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CONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLES
Always adopt the following procedure:
Connect the RED booster cable between the 
positive (+) terminal of the donor battery and 
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged 
battery.
Connect the BLACK booster cable from the 
negative (-) terminal of the donor battery to a 
good earth point (e.g. an engine mounting or 
other unpainted surface) away from the battery 
and away from fuel and brake lines on the 
disabled vehicle (lug on alternator casting...

Towing the Vehicle
216
To wing the  Ve hicleTOWING EYES
CAUTION: The towing eyes at the front and rear 
of the vehicle are designed for on-road vehicle 
recovery purposes only and must NOT be used 
to tow a trailer or caravan.
Front
A single towing eye in the front spoiler is 
provided at the front of the vehicle for on-road 
recovery. DO NOT use the front lashing rings 
for towing purposes.
Rear
 A pair of towing eyes are provided at the rear of 
the vehicle. These can be used as lashing rings 
and for...

Towing the Vehicle
217
WARNING
ALWAYS adhere to the following procedure 
when towing the vehicle with all four wheels 
on the ground. Failure to do so could result in 
unintended vehicle movement or 
unanticipated vehicle conditions.
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Secure the towing attachment from the 
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of 
the vehicle to be recovered.
3.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’, so 
that the brake lights and direction 
indicators can be operated.
4. With the foot...

Fuses
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FusesFUSES
Fuses are simple circuit devices which protect 
electrical equipment against the effects of 
excess current.
A ‘blown’ fuse is indicated when the electrical 
equipment it protects becomes inoperative.
Fuses are color coded to help identify their 
amperage rating, as follows:
Fuse colors
MAIN FUSE BOX
The main fuse box is fitted below and to one 
side of the steering column; to access the 
fuses, remove the cover by releasing the fixing 
screws using a coin or small screwdriver to...

Fuses
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The fuse removal tweezers are located in the 
fuse box as indicated.
Press the tweezers onto the head of the suspect 
fuse (as shown) and pull to remove. A break in 
the wire inside the fuse indicates that the fuse 
has blown and must be replaced. 
Always replace a fuse with another of the same 
value, however, if the replacement fuse blows 
immediately the circuit MUST be checked by a 
qualified retailer.
NOTE: There are a number of spare fuses 
included within the fuse box (see fuse box...