Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Cleaning & Vehicle Care
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Clea ning  & Ve hicle C areWASHING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION: Read individual product warnings 
before using any car cleaning or washing 
products.
CAUTION: Some high pressure cleaning 
systems are sufficiently powerful to penetrate 
door and window seals and damage rubbing 
strips and locking mechanisms. Never aim the 
water jet directly at heater air intakes, body and 
sunroof seals, or at any components that might 
easily be damaged.
Wash your vehicle frequently using a sponge...

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Steam cleaning
Before steam cleaning the engine 
compartment, cover the power steering and 
brake fluid reservoirs to prevent contamination 
of fluid. After steam cleaning carefully re-wax 
the metallic components, especially the 
steering column, engine coolant pipes, hose 
clips and the ignition coil clamp, to prevent 
corrosion - if necessary contact your Land 
Rover retailer for advice.
Removing tar spots
Use mineral spirits to remove tar spots and 
stubborn grease stains...

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Plastic materials
Clean plastic-faced or cloth covered surfaces 
with diluted upholstery cleaner and wipe with a 
clean cloth.
NOTE: DO NOT polish fascia components - for 
safety, these should remain non-reflective.
Leather
Leather seats, steering wheel and trim features 
should be cleaned with a damp cloth moistened 
with undiluted upholstery cleaner. Leave for 
five minutes, and then repeat the operation 
using a clean cloth and water - but avoid 
flooding the area! Dry and...

Identification Numbers
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Identification NumbersVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
If you need to communicate with a Land Rover 
retailer, you may be asked to quote the Vehicle 
Identification Number (VIN).
The VIN and other information concerning the 
vehicle can be found on the certification label 
affixed to the lock face of the front left-hand 
door. 
NOTE: The information displayed on the 
certification label is market dependent and 
vehicle type specification may differ from the 
example.
Example...

Identification Numbers
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Federal VIN plate
In addition, the Federal VIN plate is mounted to 
the vehicle body so that it is visible through the 
lowest part of the left side of the 
windscreen. The VIN is also stamped on the 
vehicles chassis.
H4533 

Parts & Accessories
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P arts  & Ac ce sso riesPARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your vehicle has been designed, built and 
tested to cope with a variety of off-road driving 
conditions, some of which can place the 
severest possible demands on control systems 
and components. As such, fitting replacement 
parts and accessories that have been developed 
and tested to the same stringent standards as 
the original components will safeguard the 
continued reliability, safety and performance of 
your vehicle.
To...

Parts & Accessories
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Electrical equipment
WARNING
It is extremely hazardous to fit or replace 
parts or accessories whose installation 
requires the dismantling of or addition to 
either the electrical, fuel or SRS airbag 
systems as damage to the proper operation of 
these systems could result.
ALWAYS consult a Land Rover retailer before 
fitting any electrical accessory.
Fitting inferior quality parts or accessories may 
be dangerous and could invalidate the vehicle 
warranty.
It is recommended that...

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Emergency Information
Wheel Changing
TOOL KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  199
SPARE WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  200
CHANGING THE WHEEL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  200
Emergency Starting
STARTING AN ENGINE WITH A DISCHARGED 
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  204
USING BOOSTER CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  204
CONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLES. . . . . . . .  205
Towing the Vehicle
TOWING...

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Wheel Changing
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Emergency Information
Wh eel C han gingTOOL KIT
Jack
The jack is stowed in the front of the engine 
compartment next to the battery. To access the 
jack, remove the battery cover. 
WARNING
Due to its stowage position in the engine 
compartment the jack may be hot if the engine 
has been running - be careful to avoid burns. Tools
The jack handle and other tools are stowed in a 
tool bag in the taildoor storage pocket.
Care of the jack
Examine the jack occasionally, clean and grease 
the...