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							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 based products 
impair the blades wiping capability. Wash the 
wiper blades in warm soapy water and 
periodically check their condition.
If signs of hardness or cracking in the rubber 
are found, or if the wipers leave streaks or 
unwiped areas on the windscreen during use, 
then the wiper blades should be replaced.
Clean the windscreen regularly with an 
approved glass cleaner and ensure the screen is 
thoroughly cleaned before fitting replacement 
wiper blades.Rear wiper blades
With the spare wheel removed from the 
taildoor, lift the wiper arm away from the rear 
screen. Pivot the blade assembly away from the 
arm (as arrowed), levering against resistance, 
until the two retaining lugs detach from their 
slots at the end of the arm. Carefully replace the 
arm to its stowed position.
To replace, position the wiper arm into the 
aperture in the middle of the blade assembly, 
line up the retaining lugs with the 
corresponding slots in the wiper arm and push 
firmly into position until the blade clips into 
place.
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							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 IMMEDIATE action is taken - seek 
medical attention urgently.
During normal operation batteries emit 
explosive hydrogen gas - to avoid fire, ensure 
sparks and naked lights are kept away from 
the engine compartment.
For your safety remove all metal wrist bands 
and jewelry before working in the engine 
compartment and NEVER allow the battery 
terminals or vehicle leads to make contact 
with tools or metal parts of the vehicle.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related 
accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery is designed to be maintenance free, 
so topping-up is unnecessary. On the top of the 
battery there is a battery condition indicator 
(arrowed in illustration). Examine the indicator 
periodically to check the batterys condition. 
When the indicator shows:
•GREEN - the battery is in a good state of 
charge.
•DARK (turning to black) - the battery needs 
charging.
•CLEAR (or light yellow) - the battery must 
be replaced. Do not charge the battery or 
jump start the car in this condition.
NOTE: When checking the battery condition 
indicator, if necessary, clean the battery top to 
ensure a clear view.
If the indicator shows clear or yellow, tap the 
indicator with the handle of a screwdriver to 
disperse any air bubbles. If the colour is 
unchanged, the battery must be replaced.
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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 remove: disconnect the negative (‘-’) cable 
first and then the positive (‘+’) cable. When 
reconnecting, connect the positive cable first 
and then the negative cable. 
To release the battery from the car, undo the 
nuts securing the battery clamping plate and 
remove the clamping plate.
When replacing, ensure the battery is fitted the 
right way round (terminal posts towards the 
rear of the vehicle) and that the clamping plate 
is secure. Tighten the clamping plate nuts until 
the clamping plate is free from movement, but 
do not over tighten.Replacement batteries
Only fit a replacement battery of the same type 
and specification as the original - other 
batteries may vary in size or have different 
terminal positions which could cause a fire 
hazard when connected to the cars electrical 
system.
CAUTION: DO NOT reverse the polarity of the 
battery - the electrical system may be damaged 
if the battery leads are connected to the wrong 
terminals.
CAUTION: Keep the battery upright at all times 
- damage will be caused if the battery is tilted 
more than 45 degrees.
CAUTION: DO NOT run the engine with the 
battery disconnected, or disconnect the battery 
whilst the engine is running.
Battery disposal
Used batteries should be recycled. 
However, batteries are hazardous - you 
should seek advice about disposal from a Land 
Rover dealer or your local authority. 
						

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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 battery charger. 
Do not move the leads once the charger is 
switched on.
•While charging, shield your eyes or avoid 
leaning over the battery and keep the area 
around the top of the battery well 
ventilated.
•Do not allow open flame and/or 
incandescent lamps near the battery 
(batteries generate inflammable hydrogen 
during and after charging).
•If the battery is fitted with a condition 
indicator, the indicator shows GREEN 
when the battery is charged sufficiently. 
When charging is finished, switch off the 
battery charger BEFORE disconnecting the 
leads from the battery terminals. 
After charging, leave the battery for an hour 
BEFORE reconnection to the vehicle - this will 
allow time for explosive gases to disperse, 
thereby minimising the risk of fire or 
explosion.
NOTE: Be aware that a battery will take longer to 
charge in a cold environment.CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery if it is 
connected to the vehicle - this may seriously 
damage the electrical system.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery if the 
battery condition indicator is clear or light 
yellow.
DO NOT charge the battery if it is 
suspected of being frozen. 
						

							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 
(bulges), cuts or wear.
The most common causes of tyre failure are:
•Bumping against kerbs
•Driving over deep potholes in the road
•Driving with under or over-inflated tyres
NOTE: If possible, protect tyres from 
contamination by oil, grease, fuel and other 
automotive fluids.Tyre pressures
Correctly inflated tyres will ensure that you 
enjoy the best combination of tyre life, ride 
comfort, fuel economy and road handling.
Under-inflated tyres wear more rapidly, can 
seriously affect the vehicles road handling 
characteristics and fuel consumption, as well 
as increasing the risk of tyre failure. 
Over-inflated tyres give a harsher ride, wear 
unevenly and are more prone to damage.
Tyre pressures should be checked at least once 
a week with normal road use, but should be 
checked DAILY if the vehicle is used off-road.
Check the pressures (including the spare 
wheel) when the tyres are cold - be aware that 
it only takes a mile (1.6 km) of driving to warm 
up the tyres sufficiently to affect the tyre 
pressures.
Air pressure naturally increases in warm tyres; 
if it is necessary to check the tyres when they 
are warm (after the car has been driven for a 
while), you should expect the pressures to have 
increased between 4 and 6 lbf/in
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(0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm2). In this circumstance, 
NEVER let air out of the tyres in order to match 
the recommended pressures.
NOTE: If the vehicle has been parked in strong 
sunlight or used in high ambient temperatures, 
DO NOT reduce tyre pressures; instead, move 
the vehicle into the shade and allow the tyres to 
cool before checking.
The recommended pressures for cold tyres are 
shown in ‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 211. 
						

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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 maintenance service, or more 
frequently). Always replace a tyre before the 
tread reaches a remaining depth of 1.6 mm 
(1/16 inch). DO NOT drive with tyres worn to 
this limit, the safety of the vehicle and 
occupants will be adversely affected.
NOTE: After off-road use, check to make sure 
there are no lumps or bulges in the tyres or 
exposure of the ply or cord structure.
Valves
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly - they 
prevent dirt from entering the valve. Check the 
valve for leaks (listen for a tell-tale hissing) 
when you check the tyre pressure.
Punctured tyres
Your car is fitted with tubeless tyres, which may 
not leak if penetrated by a sharp object, 
provided the object remains in the tyre. If you 
are aware of this occurring, reduce speed 
immediately and drive with caution until the 
spare wheel can be fitted. 
A puncture of this kind will eventually cause the 
tyre to lose pressure, which is why regular (and 
frequent) checking of tyre pressures is 
important. Punctured or damaged tyres must 
be permanently repaired or replaced as soon as 
possible. DO NOT DRIVE WITH A PUNCTURED 
TYRE!
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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 use 
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from 
front to rear.
Your vehicle is fitted with road wheels that 
will NOT accept inner tubes. DO NOT fit a 
tubed tyre.
DO NOT replace wheels with any type other 
than genuine Land Rover parts. Wheels and 
tyres are designed for both off-road and 
on-road use and have a very important 
influence on vehicle handling. Alternative 
wheels which do not meet original equipment 
specifications should not be fitted as they 
could affect vehicle handling.
Always have replacement wheels and tyres 
balanced before use.
UNIFORM TYRE QUALITY GRADING
Quality Grades can be found where applicable 
on the tyre sidewall between tread shoulder and 
maximum section width. For example:
Tyres that are deep tread, winter-type snow 
tyres are exempt from the marking 
requirements as described above. 
Consequently, the tyres fitted to your vehicle 
may not carry these markings.
All passenger car tyres must conform to 
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to 
these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating 
based on the wear rate of the tyre when tested 
under controlled conditions on a specified 
government test course. For example; a tyre 
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1½)
times as well on the government course as a 
tyre graded 100. However, the relative 
performance of tyres depends upon the actual 
conditions of their use, and may depart 
significantly from the norm due to variations in 
driving habits, service practices and differences 
in road characteristics and climate. 
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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.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and 
C, represent a tyres resistance to the 
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate 
heat when tested under controlled conditions 
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 
Sustained high temperatures can cause the 
material of a tyre to degenerate and reduce tyre 
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to 
sudden tyre failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of 
performance which all passenger car tyres 
must meet under the Federal Motor Safety 
Standard No 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of 
performance on the laboratory test wheel than 
the minimum required by law. 
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tyre is 
established for a tyre that is properly inflated 
and not overloaded. Excessive speed, 
underinflation, or excessive loading, either 
separately or in combination can cause heat 
buildup and possible tyre failure.
SNOW CHAINS
Snow chains are designed for use on metalled 
roads in extreme conditions only, and are not 
recommended for off-road use. If it is 
necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle, 
ALWAYS observe the following:
•Snow chains must ONLY be fitted to the rear 
wheels of the vehicle, provided the wheels 
and tyres conform to one of the original 
equipment specifications listed in the 
handbook (see ‘WHEELS & TYRES’, 
page 211).
•ONLY Land Rover approved chains should 
be used - these are designed for your 
vehicle and will eliminate any risk of damage 
to the vehicle.
•Always adhere to the snow chain fitting and 
retensioning instructions and the speed 
limitations recommended for varying road 
conditions. NEVER exceed 30 mph 
(50 km/h).
•Avoid tyre damage by removing the chains a 
soon as the road is free from snow.
For further information about approved snow 
chains, consult your Land Rover dealer.
WARNING
DO NOT fit unapproved snow chains to the 
rear wheels - this could damage brake 
components, and seriously affect the 
vehicles ability to stop, potentially resulting 
in occupant or third party injury.
DO NOT fit snow chains to the front wheels; 
this could damage brake components. 
						

							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 with a chamois leather.
•Do not use hot water!
•Do not use detergent soap products or 
washing-up liquid!
•In hot weather, do not wash the vehicle in 
direct sunlight.Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for snow and ice 
removal and dust control can collect on 
underbody parts. If these materials are not 
removed, accelerated rusting can occur. Use a 
hose to regularly flush the underbody with plain 
water, taking particular care to thoroughly clean 
those areas where mud and other debris can 
easily collect. 
Similarly, after off-road driving or wading in 
muddy or salt water conditions, use a hose to 
wash underbody components and other 
exposed parts of the vehicle.
When using a hose, do not direct the jet into the 
heater air intake ducts, or through the wheel 
trim apertures onto the brake components, or 
at the door, window or sunroof seals, where 
water pressure could penetrate the seals.
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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 from paintwork. Then 
wash immediately with soapy water to remove 
all traces of spirit.
Body protection
After washing, inspect the paintwork for 
damage. Any stone chips, fractures or deep 
scratches in the bodywork should be repaired 
promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly and 
can develop into major repair expense. Some 
exterior panels of your vehicle are made of 
aluminium which will not corrode in the same 
manner as steel. However, any damage should 
still receive prompt attention. Minor chips and 
scratches can be repaired with touch-up 
materials available from your dealer. Larger 
areas of damage need to be corrected to 
professional standards immediately.
Cast alloy road wheels
The cast alloy road wheels are covered with a 
protective coating. To prevent corrosion it is 
essential that this coating is not damaged. To 
clean the wheels use a warm soapy liquid, 
stubborn stains can be removed using a soft 
brush.Polishing
Occasionally treat the paint surface with an 
approved polish containing the following 
properties:
•Very mild abrasives to remove surface 
contamination without removing or 
damaging the paint.
•Filling compounds that will fill scratches and 
reduce their visibility.
•Wax to provide a protective coating between 
the paint and the elements.
NOTE: DO NOT apply car polish to the bumper 
mouldings - polish will become ingrained in the 
textured finished.
Sunroof
It is essential that the sunroof aperture 
surround, channels, drain tubes and slides 
(accessible with the panel fully open), are kept 
clear, clean and lubricated for efficient 
operation. This requirement is particularly 
important in dusty environments.
If necessary contact your Land Rover dealer for 
advice.
Glass and mirrors
Clean the rear window with a soft cloth to avoid 
damaging the heating elements. DO NOT 
scrape the glass or use an abrasive cleaning 
fluid.
Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to 
damage. Wash with soapy water. DO NOT use 
abrasive cleaning compounds or metal 
scrapers to remove ice.