Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2002my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Maintenance
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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...

Maintenance
161
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...

Maintenance
162
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...

Hood Opening
163
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,...

Engine Compartment
164
En gine  Comp artme nt
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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Engine Oil
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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...

Engine Oil
166
DRAIN & REFILL
Ensure the engine oil is changed at the 
recommended service intervals as specified in 
the Passport to Service book.
NOTE: Under severe operating conditions (i.e. 
regular use in muddy terrain or dusty 
conditions), the engine oil must be changed 
more frequently, even to the extent of a daily 
change. Consult your Land Rover dealer for 
guidance.
Used engine oil
WARNING
Prolonged contact with used engine oil can 
cause serious skin disorders, including 
dermatitis and...

Engine Oil
167
Refill
Clean the oil drain plug and its mating surface 
on the engine sump. Fit the drain plug, 
complete with a new copper washer and tighten 
to 24 lbf.ft (33 Nm).
Refill the engine with fresh oil, suitable for the 
climatic conditions in which the vehicle is to be 
operated (see ‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, 
page 221).
DO NOT overfill the engine! Remember that a 
little oil will always remain in the engine after 
draining and that, therefore, the quantity of oil 
required to refill the...

Air Cleaner
168
Air CleanerELEMENT RENEWAL
Renewing the air cleaner element at the 
recommended service intervals (see your 
‘Passport to Service book’), is extremely 
important. However, to maintain optimum 
engine performance under dusty operating 
conditions, more frequent renewal will be 
necessary. Consult your dealer for guidance.
Release the two catches securing the hose to 
the rear of the air cleaner, then detach the hose. 
Release the catches securing the cover to the 
air cleaner body,...

Spark Plugs
169
S park PlugsSPARK PLUG REMOVE & REFIT
Spark plug removal
Remove the plug leads, ensuring that you hold 
the rubber shroud and NOT the high tension 
leads (this will ensure no damage occurring to 
the connectors during removal).
Ensure that the recesses around the plugs are 
free from debris (to avoid foreign matter 
accidentally entering the cylinder head) and use 
a suitable spark plug wrench to remove the 
plugs and washers.
Refitting the plugs
When refitting, take care not to...