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T ec hnica l DataLUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Recommendations for all climates and conditions.
NOTE: Recommended oils are complete in themselves and additives should not be used.
NOTE: It is essential to change oil much more frequently if the vehicle is operated under severe 
conditions, especially if deep wading is carried out.
Engine oil
Use a 5W/30, 5W/40 or 10W/40 oil meeting API service level SG,SH or SJ and having a viscosity 
band recommended for the temperature...

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Air conditioning compressor oil
Nippondenso ND-8. 
Air conditioning refrigerant
R134A. 
Inertia reel seat belts
DO NOT LUBRICATE. These components are lubricated for life during manufacture.
Battery terminals
Petroleum jelly. DO NOT use silicone grease.
Door locks
Use door lock and latch lubricant, Part No. VWN16075 

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CAPACITIES
The following capacities are approximate and provided as a guide only. All oil levels must be checked 
using the dipstick or level plugs as applicable.
US Units Metric
Fuel tank  25 US gal 95.0 litre
Engine oil (from dry): 6.90 US quarts  6.60 litre
Engine oil refill and filter change: 6.10 US quarts  5.80 litre
Automatic gearbox 10.2 US quarts  9.70 litre
Transfer box 2.20 US quarts 2.10 litre
Front differential 1.80 US quarts 1.70 litre
Rear differential  1.80 US quarts...

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ENGINES
V8 Petrol - High compression
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
Fuel Premium unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI 
octane rating of 90 or 92 (95 or 96 RON) - see 
‘TYPE OF FUEL’, page 111.
Cylinder volume (engine displacement) 241 in
3 (3950 cm3)
Firing order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Idle speed 660 ± 50 rev/min
Bore 3.700 in (94,0 mm)
Stroke 2.800 in (71,04 mm)
Number of cylinders 8
Compression ratio 9.35:1
Spark plugs Champion RC11PYPB4
Spark plug gap 0.038 - 0.041 in (0.95 - 1.05 mm)
Battery...

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DIMENSIONS
Off road performanceA Overall length (including spare wheel) 185.2 in (4705 mm)
Overall length (including tow hitch) 185.2 in (4705 mm)
B Overall width (with mirrors folded in) 77.0 in (1955 mm)
C Overall height (including integral side roof bars) 78.0 in (1980 mm)
D Overall height (open sunroof)
†79.5 in (2015 mm)
E Wheelbase 100 in (2540 mm)
Track:
- Front 60.6 in (1540 mm)
- Rear  61.4 in (1560 mm)
† Operating height of vehicle may vary - see information on underside of...

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VEHICLE WEIGHTS
DEFINITIONS:
•Curb Weight: minimum unladen vehicle weight plus a full fuel tank.
•Gross Vehicle Weight: maximum permissible weight of vehicle with driver, passengers, payload 
equipment and towing attachment load (where applicable)
NOTE: The maximum axle weights are individual axle loadings which allow for the fitting of optional 
equipment. Loading both axles to their respective maximums MUST BE AVOIDED, as the overall 
maximum vehicle weight would then be exceeded....

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WHEELS & TYRES
WARNING
•ALWAYS use the same make and type of radial-ply tyres front and back. DO NOT use 
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from front to back. For optimum performance and 
handling ALWAYS replace tyres with those recommended below. Failure to do so may 
adversely affect vehicle handling.
•NEVER drive your vehicle if the tyres are badly worn, cut or damaged, or if the pressures are 
incorrect.
•Incorrectly inflated tyres wear rapidly and seriously affect the...

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Index
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A
Accessories 189
Active cornering enhancement
fluid check & top-up 174
operation 127
warning light 128
Aerial 95
Air cleaner element renewal 168
Air conditioning 76
Air conditioning controls
overview 13
Air vents 75
Airbag SRS
cleaning 186
disposal 54
location 49
operation 51
precautions 53
servicing 53
warning light 52
Alarm 25
Alarm indicator light 27
Anti-freeze 171
Anti-lock braking (ABS) 121
Anti-theft alarm 25
Armrests (front) 34
Ash trays 83
Audible warnings 64
Audio equipment 95
Audio...