Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2001my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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Owner Maintenance
Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  145
OWNER MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  146
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  147
EMISSION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  148
ROAD TESTING ON DYNAMOMETERS (‘rolling 
roads’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  148
Hood Opening
HOOD OPENING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  149
Engine Compartment
ENGINE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150
Engine Oil
CHECK & TOP-UP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  151
DRAIN & REFILL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  152
Air Cleaner
ELEMENT RENEWAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  154
Spark Plugs
SPARK PLUG REMOVE & REFIT  . . . . . . . . . . . .  155
Cooling System
COOLANT CHECK AND TOP-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . .  156
ANTI-FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  157
Brakes
BRAKE FLUID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  158 
						

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POWER STEERING FLUID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   159
Active Cornering Enhancement
ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT FLUID . .   160
Washers
WINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP . . . . . . . . . . .   161
WASHER JETS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   161
HEADLIGHT WASHERS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   161
Wiper Blades
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .   162
Battery
BATTERY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   163
BATTERY MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   163
Tyres
CARING FOR YOUR TYRES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   166
UNIFORM TYRE QUALITY GRADING  . . . . . . . .   168
SNOW CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   169
Cleaning & Vehicle Care
WASHING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   170
CLEANING THE INTERIOR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   172
Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) . . . .   173
Parts & Accessories
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   175 
						

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Ow ner Maintena nc e
Ma inte na nceROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to 
ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency 
of your vehicle.
Maintenance is the owners responsibility and 
you must ensure that owner maintenance 
operations, oil services, inspections and brake 
fluid and coolant changes are carried out when 
required and according to the manufacturers 
recommendations.
The routine maintenance requirements for your 
vehicle are shown in the Passport to Service 
book. Most of this necessary workshop 
maintenance requires specialised knowledge 
and equipment, and should preferably be 
entrusted to a Land Rover dealer.
Passport to Service book
The Passport to Service book includes a 
Service Record section, which enables a record 
to be kept of all the oil services and inspections 
that are carried out on the vehicle. This section 
of the book also provides a facility for the dealer 
to record brake fluid and ancillary drive belt 
changes, as well as the fitting of replacement 
airbag modules. 
Ensure your dealer signs and stamps the book 
after each oil service and inspection.Brake fluid/component replacement
Brake fluid must be completely renewed every 
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months, 
whichever is the sooner.
At 60,000 miles (96,000 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 
Land Rover dealer.
Coolant replacement
The engine coolant (anti-freeze and water 
solution) needs to be replaced every 
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months, 
whichever is the sooner. 
						

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine services and 
inspections referred to previously, a number of 
simple checks must be carried out more 
frequently. You can carry out these checks 
yourself and advice is given on the pages that 
follow.
Any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels, 
or uneven tyre wear, should be reported to a 
dealer without delay.
Daily checks
•Operation of lights, horn, direction 
indicators, wipers, washers and warning 
lights.
•Operation of seat belts and brakes.
•Look for fluid deposits underneath the car 
that might indicate a leak (condensation 
drips from the air conditioning are normal).
Weekly checks
•Engine oil level.
NOTE: The engine oil level should be 
checked more frequently if the car is driven 
for prolonged periods at high speeds.
•Coolant level.
•Brake fluid level.
•Power steering fluid level.
•Screen washer fluid level.
•Active cornering enhancement fluid level
•Tyre pressures and condition.
•Operate air conditioning.
All fluid specifications and capacities are shown 
in ‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, page 205.
WARNING
If brake pedal travel is unusually long or if 
there is any signifcant loss of brake fluid, 
contact your dealer immediately. Driving 
under such conditions could result in 
extended stopping distances or complete 
brake failure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special operation conditions
When a vehicle is operated in extremely 
arduous conditions or a dusty, wet or 
muddy terrain, more frequent attention 
must be paid to servicing requirements.
For example: if your vehicle experiences 
deep wading conditions, even DAILY 
servicing could be necessary to ensure the 
continued safe and reliable operation of the 
vehicle.
Contact a Land Rover dealer for advice. 
						

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SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
WARNING
Cooling fans may continue to operate after the 
engine is switched off. When the engine is 
hot, the cooling fans may also COMMENCE 
operating after the engine is switched off and 
continue operating for up to 10 minutes. To 
avoid injury, keep clear of all fans and 
remove any loose clothing while working in 
the engine compartment.
Whenever you need to carry out maintenance 
on your vehicle, observe the following safety 
precautions at all times:
•Keep your hands, hair, tools and clothing 
away from drive belts and pulleys.
•If the car has been driven recently, DO NOT 
TOUCH exhaust and cooling system 
components until the engine has cooled.
•DO NOT TOUCH electrical leads or 
components while the engine is running, or 
with the starter switch turned on.
•NEVER leave the engine running in an 
unventilated area - exhaust gases are 
poisonous and extremely dangerous.
•DO NOT work beneath the vehicle with the 
wheel changing jack as the only means of 
support.
•Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept 
away from the engine compartment.
•Wear protective clothing, including, where 
practicable, gloves made from an 
impervious material.
•Remove metal wrist bands and jewelry 
before working in the engine compartment.
•DO NOT allow tools or metal parts of the car 
to make contact with the battery leads or 
terminals.Poisonous fluids
Fluids used in motor vehicles are poisonous 
and should not be consumed or brought into 
contact with open wounds. These include 
battery acid, anti-freeze, brake and power 
steering fluid, petrol, engine oil and windscreen 
washer additives. 
For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey all 
instructions printed on labels and containers.
Used engine oil
Prolonged contact with engine oil may cause 
serious skin disorders, including dermatitis and 
cancer of the skin. ALWAYS wash thoroughly 
after contact.
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses 
or soil with toxic chemicals such as used 
engine oil. Use authorised waste disposal sites 
to dispose of used oil and toxic chemicals. 
						

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EMISSION CONTROL
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of 
emission and evaporative control equipment 
designed to meet specific territorial 
requirements. You should be aware that 
unauthorised replacement, modification or 
tampering with this equipment by an owner or 
repair shop may be unlawful and subject to 
legal penalties.
In addition, engine settings must not be 
tampered with. These have been established to 
ensure that your vehicle complies with 
stringent exhaust emission regulations. 
Incorrect engine settings may adversely affect 
exhaust emissions, engine performance and 
fuel consumption, as well as causing high 
temperatures, which will result in damage to 
the catalytic converter and the vehicle.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should any part of 
the fuel system be dismantled or replaced by 
anyone other than a suitably qualified motor 
vehicle technician. Failure to comply with this 
instruction may result in fuel spillage with a 
consequent serious risk of fire.
NOTE: While Land Rover North America Inc. 
maintains that an authorised Land Rover dealer 
is best equipped to carry out repairs and 
maintenance on the emission control system, 
such work may be carried out by any competent 
automotive repair shop or individual using 
certified parts.
ROAD TESTING ON DYNAMOMETERS 
(‘rolling roads’)
Because your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock 
brakes and permanent four-wheel drive, it is 
essential that any dynamometer testing is 
carried out ONLY by a qualified person familiar 
with the dynamometer testing and safety 
procedures practiced by Land Rover dealers. 
Contact your Land Rover dealer for further         
information. 
						

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H ood  Ope ningHOOD OPENING
1.From inside the vehicle on the left hand 
side, pull the hood release handle (see 
illustration).
2.Lift the safety catch lever and raise the 
hood.
3.Release the support stay from the 
underside of the hood.
4.Fit the support stay into the slotted hole in 
the hood locking platform.Closing the hood
WARNING
To avoid the hood opening at speed, DO NOT 
drive with the hood retained by the safety 
catch alone.
Replace the support stay in its retaining clip, 
then lower the bonnet, allowing it to drop for 
the last 12 inches (30 cm) approx.
After closing the hood, check that the lock is 
fully engaged by attempting to lift the front edge 
of the bonnet. This should be free from all 
movement.
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En gine  Comp artme ntENGINE
1.Brake fluid reservoir.
2.Engine oil dipstick.
3.Power steering and active cornering 
enhancement
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4.Cooling system reservoir.
5.Engine oil filler cap.
6.Washer reservoir.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death, while 
working in the engine compartment, ALWAYS 
observe the safety precautions listed under 
Safety in the garage on a previous page.
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E ngine  OilCHECK & TOP-UP
Check the oil level at least every 250 miles 
(400 km) when the engine is COLD and with the 
vehicle resting on level ground.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the oil level 
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine 
and let the vehicle stand for five minutes to 
allow the oil to drain back into the sump. DO 
NOT start the engine.
As a general guide, if the level on the dipstick:
•is nearer to the upper mark than the lower, 
add no oil.
•is nearer to the lower mark than the upper, 
add half a US quart (0.5 litre) of oil. 
•is below the lower mark, add one US quart 
(1 litre) of oil and re-check the level after a 
further five minutes.
1.Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade 
clean.
2.Fully re-insert the dipstick and withdraw 
again to check the level, which should 
NEVER be allowed to fall below the lower 
mark on the dipstick.
3.To top-up, unscrew the oil filler cap and 
add oil to maintain the level between the 
UPPER and LOWER marks on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL!
Oil specification
It is essential to use an oil suitable for the 
climatic conditions in which the vehicle is to be 
operated. Precise specifications are shown in 
‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, page 205. If in 
doubt, contact your Land Rover dealer.
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