Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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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 
and generous quantities of cold or slightly 
warm water containing a car shampoo. Rinse 
and dry off with a chamois leather.
•Do not use hot water!
•Do not use detergent soap products or 
washing-up liquid!
•In hot weather, do not wash the vehicle in 
direct sunlight.Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for snow and ice 
removal and dust control can collect on 
underbody parts. If these materials are not 
removed, accelerated rusting can occur. Use a 
hose to regularly flush the underbody with plain 
water, taking particular care to thoroughly clean 
those areas where mud and other debris can 
easily collect. 
Similarly, after off-road driving or wading in 
muddy or salt water conditions, use a hose to 
wash underbody components and other 
exposed parts of the vehicle.
When using a hose, do not direct the jet into the 
heater air intake ducts, or through the wheel 
trim apertures onto the brake components, or 
at the door, window or sunroof seals, where 
water pressure could penetrate the seals.
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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 from paintwork. Then 
wash immediately with soapy water to remove 
all traces of spirit.
Body protection
After washing, inspect the paintwork for 
damage. Any stone chips, fractures or deep 
scratches in the bodywork should be repaired 
promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly and 
can develop into major repair expense. Some 
exterior panels of your vehicle are made of 
aluminium which will not corrode in the same 
manner as steel. However, any damage should 
still receive prompt attention. Minor chips and 
scratches can be repaired with touch-up 
materials available from your retailer. Larger 
areas of damage need to be corrected to 
professional standards immediately.
Cast alloy road wheels
The cast alloy road wheels are covered with a 
protective coating. To prevent corrosion it is 
essential that this coating is not damaged. To 
clean the wheels use a warm soapy liquid, 
stubborn stains can be removed using a soft 
brush.Polishing
Occasionally treat the paint surface with an 
approved polish containing the following 
properties:
•Very mild abrasives to remove surface 
contamination without removing or 
damaging the paint.
•Filling compounds that will fill scratches and 
reduce their visibility.
•Wax to provide a protective coating between 
the paint and the elements.
NOTE: DO NOT apply car polish to the bumper 
mouldings - polish will become ingrained in the 
textured finished.
Sunroof
It is essential that the sunroof aperture 
surround, channels, drain tubes and slides 
(accessible with the panel fully open), are kept 
clear, clean and lubricated for efficient 
operation. This requirement is particularly 
important in dusty environments.
If necessary contact your Land Rover retailer 
for advice.
Glass and mirrors
Clean the rear window with a soft cloth to avoid 
damaging the heating elements. DO NOT 
scrape the glass or use an abrasive cleaning 
fluid.
Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to 
damage. Wash with soapy water. DO NOT use 
abrasive cleaning compounds or metal 
scrapers to remove ice.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING
Read individual product warnings before 
using any car cleaning or washing products. 
						

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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 polish the leather 
with a dry, lint-free cloth.
DO NOT use petrol, detergents, furniture 
creams or polishes!
Carpet and fabrics
Clean with diluted nylon upholstery cleaner - 
test on a concealed area first.
Instrument pack, clock and radio
Clean with a dry cloth only! DO NOT use 
cleaning fluids or sprays.
Seat belts
Extend the belts, then use warm water and a 
non-detergent soap to clean. Allow the belts to 
dry naturally, and do not retract them or use the 
vehicle until they are completely dry.
Airbag module covers
WARNING
To prevent airbag SRS damage, the steering 
wheel center pad and area of the fascia panel 
containing the passenger airbag should ONLY 
be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth and 
upholstery cleaner.DO NOT allow these areas to be flooded with 
liquid, and DO NOT use petrol, detergent, 
furniture cream or polishes.
Heated rear screen
The following precautions must be taken, to 
avoid irreparable damage being caused to the 
printed circuit which is ‘baked’ on to the
interior of the screen.
•Do not remove labels or stickers from the 
screen, with the aid of sharp instruments or 
similar equipment likely to scratch the 
glass.
•Care should be taken to avoid inadvertently 
scratching the glass with a ringed finger etc, 
when cleaning or wiping the screen.
•Do not clean the screen with harsh 
abrasives. 
						

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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 of a certification label
WARNING
DO NOT exceed the gross weight or axle loads 
stated on the certification label attached to 
the vehicle. Exceeding allowable vehicle and 
axle loads will increase the risk of tire or 
suspension failure, increase vehicle brake 
stopping distance, and adversely affect 
vehicle handling and stability which may 
result in a crash or rollover.
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MFD BY LAND ROVER IN THE UK
GAWR FRONT 1200KG (2646LB)DATE 11/02GVWR 2825KG (6229LB)
255/65R16 TIRES, 8JX16 RIMS, AT 207 KPA (30PSI) COLD
255/55R18 TIRES, 8JX18 RIMS, AT 207 KPA (30PSI) COLD
215/75R16 TIRES, 7JX16 RIMS, AT 207 KPA (30PSI) COLD
GAWR REAR 1800KG (3969LB)255/65R16 TIRES, 8JX16 RIMS, AT 317 KPA (46PSI) COLD
255/55R18 TIRES, 8JX18 RIMS, AT 317 KPA (46PSI) COLD
215/75R16 TIRES, 7JX16 RIMS, AT 317 KPA (46PSI) COLD
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE
U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE
SALTW16453A755163
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TYPE      MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
GAWR REAR 1773KG (3909LB) 
						

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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.
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							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 augment the vehicles already impressive 
performance, a comprehensive range of Land 
Rover-approved replacement parts and 
accessories is available, enabling the vehicle to 
fulfil a wide variety of roles, and enhancing and 
protecting the vehicle in the many tasks to 
which it can be applied.
Land Rover parts are the only parts built to 
original equipment specifications AND 
approved by Land Rover designers; this means 
that every single part and accessory has been 
rigorously tested by the same engineering team 
that designed and built the vehicle and, with the 
exception of maintenance items that are 
designed to be replaced sooner, is warranted as 
provided in the Passport to Service. 
A full list and description of all accessories is 
available from your Land Rover retailer.WARNING
DO NOT fit unapproved accessories or 
conversions, as they could affect the safety of 
the vehicle. 
Land Rover will not accept any liability for 
death, personal injury or damage to property 
which may occur as a direct result of fitment 
of non-approved accessories or the carrying 
out of non-approved conversions to Land 
Rover vehicles.
Land Rover North America Inc. strongly 
advises against making any modifications to 
the suspension or steering system. This could 
seriously affect the handling and stability of 
the vehicle leading to loss of control or 
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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 you always consult a 
Land Rover retailer for advice regarding the 
approval, suitability, installation and use of any 
parts or accessories before fitting.
Travelling abroad
In certain countries, it is illegal to fit parts which 
have not been made to the vehicle 
manufacturers specification.
Owners should ensure that any parts or 
accessories fitted to the vehicle while travelling 
abroad will also conform to the legal 
requirements of their own country when they 
return home.SRS/Airbag
WARNING
The components that make up the SRS/airbag 
are sensitive to electrical or physical 
interference, either of which could easily 
damage the system and cause inadvertent 
operation or a malfunction of the airbag 
module.
To prevent any SRS/airbag malfunction, 
ALWAYS consult a Land Rover retailer before 
fitting any of the following:
•Electronic equipment such as a mobile 
phone, two-way radio or in-car 
entertainment system.
•Accessories attached to the front of the 
vehicle.
•Any modification to the front of the 
vehicle.
•Any modification involving the removal or 
repair of any wiring or component in the 
vicinity of any of the SRS components 
(yellow wiring harness), including: the 
steering wheel, steering column, 
instrument and fascia panels.
•Any modification to the fascia panels or 
steering wheel. 
						

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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 EYES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  206
RECREATIONAL/MOTORHOME TOWING. . . . . .  206
FOUR-WHEEL TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  206
TRANSPORTER OR TRAILER LASHING. . . . . . .  207
Fuses
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  208
MAIN FUSE BOX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  208
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX . . . . . . . . .  212
UNDERSEAT FUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  214
Bulb Replacement
REPLACING BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  215
FRONT LIGHT UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  216
SIDE REPEATER LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  221
REAR LIGHT CLUSTER 
(Tail/Stop, marker & direction indicator lights)  .  222
BUMPER MOUNTED LIGHTS
(Fog guard & reverse lights)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  223
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  223
FRONT FOG LIGHTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  224
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  224
GLOVEBOX LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  225
INTERIOR LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  225
INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  225 
						

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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 moving parts, particularly the ram.
To avoid contamination, the jack should always 
be returned to its fully closed position.
WARNING
After wheel changing, always secure tools, 
chocks, jack and spare wheel in their correct 
storage positions. Such objects if not properly 
stowed can become flying missiles in a crash 
or rollover, potentially causing injury or 
death.
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