Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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Air conditioning compressor oil
Nippondenso ND-8. 
Air conditioning refrigerant
R134A. 
Inertia reel seat belts
DO NOT LUBRICATE. These components are lubricated for life during manufacture.
Battery terminals
Petroleum jelly. DO NOT use silicone grease.
Door locks
Use door lock and latch lubricant, Part No. VWN16075 

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CAPACITIES
The following capacities are approximate and provided as a guide only. All oil levels must be checked 
using the dipstick or level plugs as applicable.
US Units Metric
Fuel tank  25 US gal 95.0 liter
Engine oil (from dry): 6.90 US quarts  6.60 liter
Engine oil refill and filter change: 6.10 US quarts  5.80 liter
Automatic gearbox 10.2 US quarts  9.70 liter
Transfer box 2.20 US quarts 2.10 liter
Front differential 1.80 US quarts 1.70 liter
Rear differential  1.80 US quarts...

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ENGINES
V8 Petrol
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
Fuel Premium unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI 
octane rating of 90 or 92 (95 or 96 RON) - see 
‘TYPE OF FUEL’, page 115.
Engine capacity  278 in
3 (4554 cm3)
Firing order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Idle speed 660 ± 50 rev/min
Bore 3.700 in (94.00 mm)
Stroke  3.220 in (81.92 mm)
Number of cylinders 8
Compression ratio 9.35:1
Spark plugs  Champion RN11YCC
Spark plug gap 0.038 - 0.041 in (0.95 - 1.05 mm)
Battery type: Group 24, sealed for life
Battery...

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DIMENSIONS
Off road performanceA Overall length (including spare wheel) 185.2 in (4705 mm)
Overall length (including tow hitch) 185.2 in (4705 mm)
B Overall width (with mirrors folded in) 77.0 in (1955 mm)
C Overall height (including integral side roof bars) 78.0 in (1980 mm)
D Overall height (open sunroof)
†79.5 in (2015 mm)
E Wheelbase 100 in (2540 mm)
Track:
- Front 60.6 in (1540 mm)
- Rear  61.4 in (1560 mm)
† Operating height of vehicle may vary - see information on underside of...

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VEHICLE WEIGHTS
DEFINITIONS:
•Curb Weight:  minimum unladen vehicle weight plus a full fuel tank.
• Gross Vehicle Weight:  maximum permissible weight of vehicle with driver, passengers, payload 
equipment and towing attachment load (where applicable)
NOTE:  The maximum axle weights are individual axle loadings which allow for the fitting of optional 
equipment. Loading both axles to their respective maximums MUST BE AVOIDED, as the overall 
maximum vehicle weight would then be...

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WHEELS & TIRES
WARNING
•ALWAYS use the same make and type of radial-ply tires front and back. DO NOT use bias-ply 
tires, or interchange tires from front to back.
•For optimum performance and handling ALWAYS replace tires with the same make and type 
as those fitted from new at the factory. If these tires are not available, consult your retailer 
for advice on Land Rover approved alternatives. Failure to do so may adversely affect vehicle 
handling.
•NEVER drive your vehicle if the...

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NOTE: Tire pressures must be checked with the tires cold, as the pressure is about 20 kPa (3 psi) 
higher at running temperature. If the vehicle has been parked in the sun or high ambient 
temperatures, DO NOT reduce the tire pressures, move the vehicle into the shade and wait for the 
tire to cool before checking the pressures. 

Index
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A
Accessories 195
Active cornering enhancement
fluid check & top-up 180
operation 133
warning light 134
Aerial 100
Air cleaner element renewal 174
Air conditioning 81
Air conditioning controls
overview 13
Air vents 80
Airbag SRS
cleaning 192
disposal 59
location 54
operation 56
precautions 58
servicing 58
warning light 57
Alarm 29
Alarm indicator light 31
Anti-freeze 177
Anti-lock braking (ABS) 127
Anti-theft alarm 29
Armrests (front) 39
Ash trays 88
Audible warnings 69
Audio equipment 100...

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D
Daylight running lights
operation 70
Dimensions 233
Direction indicators
bulb replacement (rear) 222
operation 70
Directional tyres 203
Door locking cut-off switch 34
Door mirrors 61
Driving 109, 112, 119
E
Electric windows 77
Electronic traction control 130
Emergency starting 204
Emergency towing 206
Emission control system 111, 168
Engine
Breaking-in 25
compartment (petrol) 170
data 232
fuse box 212
running-in 110
starting (petrol) 108
warming-up 109, 159
Engine compartment labels 23
Engine...

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H
Halogen bulbs 215
Handbrake 127
Handset
battery replacement 33
operation 29
replacement 29
Hazard warning lights 72
Head restraints 38, 43
Headlights
bulb replacement 217, 218
courtesy delay 31
operation 70
washers 75, 181
Headphone controls 100
Heated front screen 85
Heated front seats 39
Heated rear window 12, 85
Heating
overview 13
Height (of vehicle) 109
High-mounted stop lamp
bulb replacement 224
Hill descent control (HDC)
operation 131
warning lights 132
HomeLink® 102
accessories 104...