Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Starting & Driving
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Breaking-in 
Proper breaking-in will have a direct bearing on 
the reliability and smooth running of your 
vehicle throughout its life.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and 
tires need time to ‘bed-in’ and adjust to the 
demands of everyday motoring. During the first 
500 miles (800 km), it is essential to drive with 
consideration for the running-in process and 
heed the following advice:
•LIMIT maximum road speed to 70 mph (110 
km/h) or 3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive...

Starting & Driving
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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
CAUTION: DO NOT use auxiliary equipment, 
such as roller generators that are driven by one 
wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause failure 
of the gearbox differential. The vehicle will also 
drive itself forward through ETC action.
Some local jurisdictions require emission 
testing using a two wheel roller dynamometer. 
Your vehicle is equipped with permanent 
4-wheel drive and cannot be safely operated on 
these machines. For more information 
regarding...

Catalytic Converter
112
Catalytic Con verterCATALYTIC CONVERTER
The exhaust system incorporates a catalytic 
converter, which converts poisonous exhaust 
emissions from the engine into environmentally 
less harmful gases. 
CAUTION: Catalytic converters can be easily 
damaged through improper use, particularly if 
the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire 
occurs. For this reason it is VERY IMPORTANT 
that you heed the precautions which follow.
Fuel
ONLY use fuel recommended for your vehicle....

Catalytic Converter
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Vehicle maintenance
•Any engine misfire which causes the 
‘Service engine soon’ warning light to flash 
(see ‘WARNING LIGHTS’, page 64), loss of 
engine performance or engine run-on, could 
seriously damage the catalytic converter. 
For this reason, it is vital that unqualified 
persons do not tamper with the engine, and 
that regular systematic maintenance is 
carried out by a Land Rover retailer.
•DO NOT run the engine with a spark plug or 
HT lead removed, or use any device...

Fuel Filling
114
Fuel FillingLOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE 
FUEL FILLER FLAP
WARNING
To reduce the risk of any sudden discharge of 
fuel caused by excessive air pressure, the cap 
is designed to allow the fuel tank to vent 
during the first half turn. DO NOT fully remove 
the cap until any pressure has been released.
Take careful note of warning labels located 
around the filler flap.
The fuel filler is located in the rear right-hand 
wing. With the starter switch turned off, press 
the binnacle mounted...

Fuel Filling
115
TYPE OF FUEL
Octane requirements
Premium unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI
octane rating of 90 or 92 should be used.
NOTE: Federal law requires that gasoline octane 
ratings be posted on the pumps. The Cost of 
Living Council (CLC) octane rating or Anti 
Knock Index (AKI) octane rating shown is an 
average of Research Octane Number (RON) and 
Motor Octane Number (MON).
Using unleaded fuel with an octane rating lower 
than that recommended, can cause persistent, 
heavy ‘engine knock’ (a...

Fuel Filling
116
WARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury, 
and even death if misused. 
Methanol/unleaded fuel blends, even in small 
amounts, can cause blindness and possible 
death if swallowed. Additionally, take 
precautions to prevent methanol from coming 
into contact with the skin.
GAS STATION SAFETY
WARNING
Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, 
in confined spaces, are also extremely 
explosive. 
Always place portable gasoline containers on 
the ground while filling. A fire may...

Fuel Filling
117
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
The fuel cut-off switch is a safety device which, 
in the event of a collision or sudden impact, 
automatically cuts off the fuel supply to the 
engine.
The switch is located on the engine 
compartment bulkhead. After an impact, the 
switch must be reset by pressing the rubber top 
(arrowed in illustration) before the engine can 
be restarted.
WARNING
ALWAYS check for fuel leaks before resetting 
the switch! Activating the switch when the 
fuel system has been damaged...

Automatic Transmission
118
Au to matic  Tran smissionGEAR SELECTOR
The Automatic transmission features a four 
speed main gearbox with a torque converter 
and a two speed transfer box. Using the main 
gearbox in conjunction with the transfer 
gearing produces eight forward and two 
reverse speeds.
Main gearbox selector lever
A spring loaded catch restricts movement of 
the lever, thereby preventing inadvertent gear 
selection. Press and hold the trigger mounted 
in the handle of the selector lever...

Automatic Transmission
119
Starting and driving
Drivers unfamiliar with the performance 
characteristics of an automatic gearbox should 
thoroughly familiarize themselves with the 
following instructions before driving.
•Before starting the engine, ensure that both 
foot and parking brakes are applied.
•After starting the engine, KEEP BOTH 
BRAKES APPLIED before and whilst moving 
the selector lever to the required drive 
position.
•Keep the brakes applied until you are ready 
to move - remember, once a...