Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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Trailer hitch
Your vehicle is equipped with a Class III trailer 
hitch receiver as standard equipment. When 
selecting a drawbar for the receiver, do not 
exceed a drop in height of 3 in (76 mm) or a 
hitch length of 8 in (203 mm) - both as 
measured from the connecting pin of the 
receiver.
An equalizing or other form of weight 
distributing hitch should NOT be used with your 
vehicle.
NOTE: Users of light trailers with loads not 
exceeding 5511 lb (2500 kg) and a tongue 
weight limited to...

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Vehicle weights
When loading a vehicle to its maximum (gross 
vehicle weight), consideration must be taken of 
the unladen vehicle weight and the distribution 
of the load to ensure that axle loadings do not 
exceed the permitted maximum values.
It is your responsibility to limit the vehicle load 
in such a way that neither the maximum axle 
loads nor the gross vehicle weight are exceeded 
(see ‘TOWING WEIGHTS’, page 234).
Automatic gearbox
To avoid overheating the gearbox, it is not...

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WARNING
The tongue weight plus the combined weight 
of the vehicles load carrying area and rear 
seat passengers must never exceed the 
specified maximum rear axle load (see 
‘TOWING WEIGHTS’, page 234).Trailer socket
Incorporated in the vehicles electrical harness 
is the facility to fit a multi-pin trailer lighting 
socket.
The wiring connection point is a sealed 
multi-pin connector located behind the right tail 
light cluster. To gain access to the connectors, 
remove the light cluster...

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TOWING WEIGHT CHART
Loading descriptionSuspension 
Ty p eMax. Trailer 
WeightTongue 
WeightMax. Vehicle Weight
Trailer without brakes All 1650 lb 115 lb
-
Trailer with brakes, off-roadAll 2200 lb 155 lb-
Trailer with brakes, on-road 
with vehicle at Gross Vehicle 
Weight Coil spring 4410 lb 330 lb (1)710 lb (equivalent to driver, 
three passenger’s and 
110 lb luggage) 
(2)
Self levelling 4410 lb 330 lb (1)900 lb (equivalent to driver 
and five passenger’s) (2)
Maximum towing capacity 
on-road...

Load Carrying
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Lo ad  Carry ingLUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
Four fixing points are provided in the rear 
luggage compartment floor to assist in safely 
securing large items of luggage.
WARNING
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or 
luggage which could move and cause 
personal injury in the event of an accident or 
emergency maneuver either on or off-road.
STORAGE BINS
Some vehicles are equipped with storage bins 
on each side of the loadspace. Raise the lid to 
open. 
ROOF RACKS 
The roof rack system...

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Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  147
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES  . . . . . . . . . . . .  147
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150
Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY SAND  . .  151
Stopping the vehicle on soft ground, in sand or on an 
incline  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  151
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice,...

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Off-Road Driving
Off-Road DrivingBEFORE YOU DRIVE
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely         
essential that inexperienced drivers become 
fully familiar with the vehicles controls, in 
particular the transfer gearbox, and also study 
the off-road driving techniques described on 
this and the following pages.
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
•DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be 
prepared for emergencies at all times.
•Your Discovery has a higher ground 
clearance...

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Braking
As far as possible, vehicle speed should be 
controlled through correct gear selection and 
the use of Hill Descent Control (HDC). 
Application of the brake pedal should be kept to 
a minimum. In fact, if the correct gear and HDC 
have been selected, braking will be largely 
unnecessary.
If the brake pedal is depressed when HDC is 
active, HDC is overridden and the brakes will 
perform as normal. If the brake pedal is then 
released, HDC will recommence operating, if...

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Ground clearance
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance 
beneath the chassis, axles and under the front 
and rear bumpers. Note that the axle 
differentials are situated BELOW the chassis 
and are positioned slightly to the right of the 
center of the vehicle. Note also that there are 
other parts of the vehicle which may come into 
contact with the ground - take care not to 
ground the vehicle.
Ground clearance is particularly important at 
the bottom of steep slopes, or where...