Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2002my Owners Handbook Nas Rover
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151 On-Road Driving On-Road Driving INSTRUMENTS AND WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . 153 POWER ASSISTED STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 WARMING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 VEHICLE HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 DRIVING PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 FUEL ECONOMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 BREAKDOWN SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
On-Road Driving 153 On-Road Driving O n- Road Dr iv in gINSTRUMENTS AND WARNING LIGHTS Before driving it is important to fully understand the function of the instruments and warning lights (see ‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, page 57). NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular importance, illumination indicating that a fault exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop the vehicle and seek qualified assistance before continuing. POWER ASSISTED STEERING The hydraulic power-assisted steering is progressively geared; when steering straight ahead gearing is relatively low, but becomes progressively higher as the steering wheel is turned. NOTE: Power assistance is dependent on the engine running. If the engine is not running, a much greater effort will be required to steer the vehicle. WARMING UP In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable to drive the vehicle straight away, remembering that harsh acceleration or labouring the engine before the normal operating temperature has been reached can damage the engine. When the engine is cold, engine idle speeds will be faster than normal. Under these circumstances, use the foot brake to control the vehicle until the engine is warm and running at normal speed, and be aware of the need to take additional care when manoeuvring the vehicle. VEHICLE HEIGHT WARNING The overall height of your vehicle exceeds that of ordinary passenger cars (for convenience the height is shown on the underside of the sun visor). Always be aware of the height of your vehicle and check the available headroom before driving through low entrances. This is particularly important if the vehicle is fitted with a roof rack or if a sunroof is open.
On-Road Driving 154 DRIVING PRECAUTIONS WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-over rate than other types of vehicles. Since these vehicles are designed to be operated off-road, these vehicles have a higher ground clearance and hence a higher centre of gravity. Such a feature has been associated with an increased risk of vehicle roll-over. An advantage associated with higher ground clearance vehicles is a better view of the road, allowing the driver to anticipate problems. Another factor shown to significantly increase roll-over risk is unauthorized vehicle modifications such as fitting incorrect specification tyres (see ‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 227), oversize tyres, body lifting, incorrect springs/dampers, incorrect vehicle loading/trailer towing. However, on-road crash data also indicates that driver behaviour is a greater factor than a high centre of gravity in determining a vehicles overall roll-over rate. The single most effective driver behaviour that can reduce the risk of injury or death in all crashes including roll-over, is to ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT and to properly restrain all child passengers in an appropriate child safety seat. In a roll-over crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Other measures that can reduce the risk of injury and death from vehicle crashes and roll-over are: •Limit speed. Posted speed limits should never be exceeded, and you should always drive below these limits whenever traffic, weather, road or other conditions dictate. Always use your common sense and good judgement. •Take curves at reasonable speeds, avoiding unnecessary braking. •Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Avoid risk taking behaviour such as following too close, rapid lane changing or abrupt manoeuvres. •Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. •Avoid distractions such as cellular phone calling, reading, eating, drinking or reaching for items on the floor. •Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and flash your turn signal lights. •Always leave room for unexpected events such as sudden braking. •Never operate your vehicle when you have consumed alcohol, are sleepy or fatigued or have taken any medications that affect judgement, reflexes or alertness. •Many vehicle rollovers occur when a driver attempts to bring a vehicle back onto the road after some or all of the wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, especially when the shoulder is unpaved. If you find yourself in such a situation, do not initiate any sharp or abrupt steering and/or braking manoeuvres to re-enter the roadway. Instead, let the vehicle slow down as much as safely possible before attempting to re-enter the roadway and keep your wheels as straight as possible while re-entering the roadway.
On-Road Driving 155 FUEL ECONOMY Fuel consumption is influenced by two major factors: •How your vehicle is maintained. •How you drive your vehicle. To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential that your vehicle is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers service schedule. Items such as the condition of the air cleaner element, tyre pressures and wheel alignment will have a significant effect on fuel consumption. But, above all, the way in which you drive is most important. The following hints may help you to obtain better value from your motoring: •Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop journeys. •Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and smoothly from rest. •Do not drive in the lower gears for longer than necessary. •Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and heavy braking. •Anticipate obstructions and adjust your speed accordingly well in advance. •When stationary in traffic, select neutral to improve fuel economy and air conditioning performance. BREAKDOWN SAFETY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Remember the breakdown safety code If a breakdown occurs while travelling: •Wherever possible, consistent with road safety and traffic conditions, the vehicle should be moved off the main thoroughfare, preferably onto the shoulder as far as possible. If a breakdown occurs on a motorway, pull well over to the inside of the hard shoulder. •Switch on hazard lights. •If possible, position a warning triangle or a flashing amber light at an appropriate distance from the vehicle to warn other traffic of the breakdown, (note the legal requirements of some countries). •Consider evacuating passengers through the doors facing away from traffic, to a safe area away from the vehicle, as a precaution in case your Discovery is accidentally struck by another vehicle.
157 Owner Maintenance Maintenance ROUTINE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 OWNER MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 SAFETY IN THE GARAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 EMISSION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ROAD TESTING ON DYNAMOMETERS (‘rolling roads’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Hood Opening HOOD OPENING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Engine Compartment ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Engine Oil CHECK & TOP-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 DRAIN & REFILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Air Cleaner ELEMENT RENEWAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Spark Plugs SPARK PLUG REMOVE & REFIT . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Cooling System COOLANT CHECK AND TOP-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ANTI-FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
158 Brakes BRAKE FLUID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Power Steering POWER STEERING FLUID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Active Cornering Enhancement ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT FLUID . . 174 Washers WINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP . . . . . . . . . . . 175 WASHER JETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 HEADLIGHT WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Wiper Blades WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Battery BATTERY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 BATTERY MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Tyres CARING FOR YOUR TYRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 UNIFORM TYRE QUALITY GRADING . . . . . . . . 182 SNOW CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Cleaning & Vehicle Care WASHING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 CLEANING THE INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Identification Numbers VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) . . . . 187 Parts & Accessories PARTS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Maintenance 159 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. In addition, it is recommended that at 90,000 mile (144,000 km) intervals or every 6 years, whichever is the sooner, all hydraulic brake fluid seals and flexible hoses are renewed. All working surfaces of the caliper cylinders are 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 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months, whichever is the sooner.