Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2001my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Wiper Blades
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Wiper BladesWIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
Front wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen. 
Disconnect the blade by pushing the locking tab 
(see inset in illustration) to the unlock position 
and slide upward.
Fitting a replacement blade is a reversal of this 
process. Check that the blade is securely locked 
before returning the wiper assembly to the 
windscreen.
Only fit replacement wiper blades that are 
identical to the original specification.
Grease, silicone and petrol...

Battery
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BatteryBATTERY SAFETY
WARNING
ALWAYS wear appropriate eye protection 
when working around batteries.
Batteries contain acid, which is both 
corrosive and poisonous. If spillage occurs:
•On clothing or the skin - remove any 
contaminated clothing immediately, flush 
the skin with large amounts of water, and 
seek medical attention urgently.
•In the eyes - flush with clean water 
immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek 
medical attention urgently.
•Swallowing battery acid can be fatal 
unless...

Battery
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Battery removal and replacement
WARNING
ALWAYS remove the starter key before 
disconnecting the battery. Failure to do this 
could cause a failure of the airbag SRS.
To prevent a short circuit, ALWAYS 
disconnect the negative (‘-’) cable first and 
NEVER allow the battery terminals or vehicle 
leads to make contact with tools or metal 
parts of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the battery, disarm the 
alarm, and ensure that the starter switch and all 
electrical equipment is turned off.
To...

Battery
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Battery charging
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain 
corrosive acid and produce levels of electric 
current sufficient to cause serious injury. 
While charging always heed the following 
precautions:
•Before charging, disconnect and remove 
the battery from the vehicle - charging the 
battery with the cables connected may 
damage the vehicles electrical system. 
•Make sure the battery charger leads are 
securely clamped to the battery terminals 
BEFORE switching on the...

Tyres
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Ty re sCARING FOR YOUR TYRES
WARNING
DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS! Do not 
drive if any tyre is damaged, is excessively 
worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure.
ALWAYS replace worn or defective tyres with 
the factory recommended specification (see 
‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 211). Failure to do 
so may affect the safe handling of the vehicle.
Always drive with consideration for the 
condition of the tyres, and regularly inspect the 
tread and side walls for any sign of distortion...

Tyres
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Tyre wear 
Some tyres fitted as original equipment have 
wear indicators moulded into the tread pattern. 
When the tread has worn down to 1.6 mm 
(1/16 inch) the indicators start appearing at the 
surface of the tread pattern, producing the 
effect of a continuous band of rubber across the 
width of the tyre.
A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as an 
indicator band becomes visible or the tread 
depth reaches the minimum permitted by 
legislation.Tread depth must be checked regularly (at 
every...

Tyres
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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 original specification show 
(see ‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 211) and that 
the load and speed ratings shown on the side 
wall are 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...

Tyres
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Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are 
AA, A, B and C. These grades represent a tyres 
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured 
under controlled conditions on specified 
government test surfaces of asphalt and 
concrete. A tyre marked C may have poor 
traction performance. 
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tyre is 
based on straight-ahead braking traction 
tests, and does not include acceleration, 
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction 
characteristics....

Cleaning & Vehicle Care
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Clea ning  & Ve hicle C areWASHING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION: Some high pressure cleaning 
systems are sufficiently powerful to penetrate 
door and window seals and damage rubbing 
strips and locking mechanisms. Never aim the 
water jet directly at heater air intakes, body and 
sunroof seals, or at any components that might 
easily be damaged.
Wash your vehicle frequently using a sponge 
and generous quantities of cold or lukewarm 
water containing a car shampoo. Rinse and dry 
off...

Cleaning & Vehicle Care
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Steam cleaning
Before steam cleaning the engine 
compartment, cover the power steering and 
brake fluid reservoirs to prevent contamination 
of fluid. After steam cleaning carefully re-wax 
the metallic components, especially the 
steering column, engine coolant pipes, hose 
clips and the ignition coil clamp, to prevent 
corrosion - if necessary contact your Land 
Rover dealer for advice.
Removing tar spots
Use mineral spirits to remove tar spots and 
stubborn grease stains...