Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Active Cornering Enhancement
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Ac tiv e Co rn erin g En han ce me ntACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT*
Fluid top-up
WARNING
Fluid is highly toxic and can be fatal if 
swallowed - keep containers sealed and out 
of reach of children. If accidental 
consumption of fluid is suspected, seek 
medical attention immediately.
If fluid should come into contact with the skin 
or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of 
water.
Do not spill fluid onto a hot engine - a fire may 
result.
NOTE: Fluid will damage painted...

Washers
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WashersWINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP
The windscreen washer reservoir supplies both 
front and rear screen washer jets and headlight 
washer jets.
Check the reservoir level at least every week 
and top-up with a mixture of water and 
screenwash solvent. Preferably mix the 
recommended quantities of water and 
screenwash in a separate container before 
topping-up, and always follow the instructions 
on the container. 
Operate the washer switches periodically to 
check that the nozzles are clear and...

Wiper Blades
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Wiper BladesWIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
Front wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen. 
Disconnect the blade by pushing the locking tab 
(see inset in illustration) to the unlock position 
and slide upward.
Fitting a replacement blade is a reversal of this 
process. Check that the blade is securely locked 
before returning the wiper assembly to the 
windscreen.
Only fit replacement wiper blades that are 
identical to the original specification.
Grease, silicone and petrol...

Battery
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BatteryBATTERY SAFETY
WARNING
ALWAYS wear appropriate eye protection 
when working around batteries.
Batteries contain acid, which is both 
corrosive and poisonous. If spillage occurs:
•On clothing or the skin - remove any 
contaminated clothing immediately, flush 
the skin with large amounts of water, and 
seek medical attention urgently.
•In the eyes - flush with clean water 
immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek 
medical attention urgently.
•Swallowing battery acid can be fatal 
unless...

Battery
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Battery removal and replacement
WARNING
ALWAYS remove the starter key before 
disconnecting the battery. Failure to do this 
could cause a failure of the airbag SRS.
To prevent a short circuit, ALWAYS 
disconnect the negative (‘-’) cable first and 
NEVER allow the battery terminals or vehicle 
leads to make contact with tools or metal 
parts of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the battery, disarm the 
alarm, and ensure that the starter switch and all 
electrical equipment is turned off.
To...

Battery
185
Battery charging
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain 
corrosive acid and produce levels of electric 
current sufficient to cause serious injury. 
While charging always heed the following 
precautions:
•Before charging, disconnect and remove 
the battery from the vehicle - charging the 
battery with the cables connected may 
damage the vehicles electrical system. 
•Make sure the battery charger leads are 
securely clamped to the battery terminals 
BEFORE switching on the...

Tires
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TiresCARING FOR YOUR TIRES
WARNING
DEFECTIVE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS! Do not 
drive if any tire is damaged, is excessively 
worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure.
ALWAYS replace worn or defective tires with 
the factory recommended specification (see 
‘WHEELS & TIRES’, page 235). Failure to do 
so may affect the safe handling of the vehicle.
Always drive with consideration for the 
condition of the tires, and regularly inspect the 
tread and side walls for any sign of distortion 
(bulges),...

Tires
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Tire wear 
Some tires fitted as original equipment have 
wear indicators moulded into the tread pattern. 
When the tread has worn down to 1.6 mm 
(1/16 inch) the indicators start appearing at the 
surface of the tread pattern, producing the 
effect of a continuous band of rubber across the 
width of the tire.
A tire MUST be replaced as soon as an indicator 
band becomes visible or the tread depth 
reaches the minimum permitted by legislation.Tread depth must be checked regularly (at 
every...

Tires
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Replacement tires
Wheel rims and tires are matched to suit the 
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For 
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tires 
comply with the original specification (see 
‘WHEELS & TIRES’, page 235) and that the load 
and speed ratings shown on the side wall are 
the same as that of the original equipment. 
Contact your Land Rover retailer for further 
information or assistance.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the same type of radial-ply tires 
front and rear. DO NOT use...

Tires
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Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are 
AA, A, B and C. The grades represent a tires 
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured 
under controlled conditions on specified 
government test surfaces of asphalt and 
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor 
traction performance. 
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is 
based on straight-ahead braking traction 
tests, and does not include acceleration, 
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction 
characteristics....