Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2002my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Parts & Accessories
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Electrical equipment
WARNING
It is extremely hazardous to fit or replace 
parts or accessories whose installation 
requires the dismantling of or addition to 
either the electrical, fuel or SRS airbag 
systems as damage to the proper operation of 
these systems could result.
ALWAYS consult a Land Rover dealer before 
fitting any electrical accessory.
Fitting inferior quality parts or accessories may 
be dangerous and could invalidate the vehicle 
warranty.
It is recommended that...

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Emergency Information
Wheel Changing
TOOL KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  193
SPARE WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  194
CHANGING THE WHEEL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  194
Emergency Starting
STARTING AN ENGINE WITH A DISCHARGED 
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  198
USING BOOSTER CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  198
CONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLES. . . . . . . .  199
Vehicle Recovery
TOWING...

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SIDE REPEATER LIGHT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   212
REAR LIGHT CLUSTER 
(Tail, stop & reverse lights)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   213
BUMPER MOUNTED LIGHTS
(Fog guard lights & direction indicators)  . . . . .   214
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   214
FRONT FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   215
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT  . . . . . . . . . . . . .   216
GLOVEBOX LIGHT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   216
INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS...

Wheel Changing
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Emergency Information
Wh eel C han gingTOOL KIT
Jack
The jack is stowed in the front of the engine 
compartment next to the battery. To access the 
jack, remove the battery cover. 
WARNING
Due to its stowage position in the engine 
compartment the jack may be hot if the engine 
has been running - be careful to avoid burns. Tools
The jack handle and other tools are stowed in a 
tool bag in the taildoor storage pocket.
Care of the jack
Examine the jack occasionally, clean and grease 
the...

Wheel Changing
194
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
195
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
197
Changing a wheel
1.Use the wheel nut wrench to slacken the 
wheel nuts half a turn anti-clockwise.
2.Raise the vehicle until the tyre is clear of 
the ground.
3.Remove the wheel nuts and place to one 
side to prevent them from being lost.
4.Remove the road wheel. 
NOTE: DO NOT damage the surface of the 
wheel by placing it face down on the road.
5.On alloy wheels, use an approved 
anti-seize compound to treat the wheel 
mounting spigot. This will minimise any 
tendency for adhesion...

Emergency Starting
198
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
During normal use, batteries emit explosive 
hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe 
explosions capable of causing serious injury - 
keep sparks and...

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...