Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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SPARE WHEEL
Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the nuts 
securing the spare wheel to the carrier and then 
lift off the wheel.
NOTE: DO NOT use the spare wheel securing 
nuts in place of the road wheel nuts, or use the 
road wheel nuts to secure the spare wheel - the 
nuts are not inter-changeable.
WARNING
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care 
when lifting and particularly when removing 
the spare wheel from its mounting position on 
the tail door.
CHANGING THE WHEEL
If possible, choose a safe place to stop away 
from the main thoroughfare. Always ask your 
passengers to get out of the vehicle and wait in 
a safe area away from other traffic.
NOTE: Switch on the hazard warning lights to 
alert other road users. 
Before changing a wheel, ensure the front 
wheels are in the straight ahead position, apply 
the parking brake and engage Park ‘P’ in the 
main gearbox and select ‘L’ in the transfer box. 
Turn off the starter switch and remove the key. 
Observe the following precautions: 
•Ensure the jack is positioned on firm, level 
ground; NEVER on soft ground, or over 
metal gratings or manhole covers. DO NOT 
place additional material between the jack 
and the ground, this may jeopardise the 
safety of the jacking operation.
•Place chocks at the front and rear of the 
wheel diagonally opposite the one to be 
removed.
•NEVER raise the vehicle with passengers 
inside, or with a caravan or trailer 
connected!
WARNING
Before raising the vehicle, it is ESSENTIAL to 
chock the road wheels in two places; the 
handbrake acts on the transmission, not on 
the rear wheels, and therefore may not hold 
the vehicle when raised.
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Using the wheel chocks
If possible, position the vehicle on level ground, 
chocking both sides of the wheel diagonally 
opposite the one to be removed. 
If jacking the vehicle on a slope is unavoidable, 
place the chocks on the downhill side of the two 
opposite wheels.
The wheel chocks are stowed with the jack 
handle and wheel nut spanner in the tool bag.
Assemble the wheel chocks as follows:
1.Pull the two halves of the chock apart.
2.Twist one half of the chock 180°.
3.Push the two halves back together.Operating the jack
Slot the two parts of the jack lever together, 
ensuring that the spring clip protrudes from the 
engagement slot where the two parts join (see 
inset ‘A’). Close the jack release valve by using 
the notched end of the jack lever to turn the 
valve fully clockwise (see inset ‘B’). Insert the 
lever into the socket as shown (inset ‘C’) and 
twist the lever to lock it into the socket. 
Pump the lever up and down to raise the jack.
To lower the jack, detach the lever (twist and 
pull) and then slot the notched end over the 
pegs on the release valve. Slowly turn the 
release valve anti-clockwise allowing the weight 
of the vehicle to lower the jack.
DO NOT fully unscrew the release valve.
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Positioning the jack
Front jacking point
Rear jacking point
Always position the jack from the side of the 
vehicle, approximately in line with the 
appropriate jacking point. Ensure the jack is 
positioned on firm, level ground.
Position the jack so that, when raised the cradle 
head of the jack engages with the shaped notch 
on the underside of the front or rear suspension 
links - either just forward of the rear wheels or 
just to the rear of the front wheels.
WARNING
NEVER work beneath the vehicle with the jack 
as the only means of support. The jack is 
designed for wheel changing only!
To prevent the vehicle from tipping off the 
jack, ensure that it is first positioned on firm, 
level ground.
ALWAYS use the complete, two-piece, jack 
lever throughout to minimise any chance of 
accidental damage or injury. 
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack location 
points described, or damage to the vehicle 
could occur. 
Changing a wheel
1.Use the wheel nut wrench to slacken the 
wheel nuts half a turn anti-clockwise.
2.Raise the vehicle until the tire is clear of 
the ground.
3.Remove the wheel nuts and place to one 
side to prevent them from being lost.
4.Remove the road wheel. 
NOTE: DO NOT damage the surface of the 
wheel by placing it face down on the road.
5.Use an approved anti-seize compound to 
treat the wheel mounting spigot. This will 
minimise any tendency for adhesion 
between the wheel and the spigot. 
Ensure that no compound comes into 
contact with the brake components or the 
flat mounting surfaces of the wheel.
If, due to an emergency situation, this 
treatment is not practicable; refit the spare 
wheel for the time being, but remove and 
treat the wheel at the earliest opportunity.H2516
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6.Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the 
wheel nuts, ensuring they are firmly 
seated. DO NOT fully tighten whilst the tire 
is clear of the ground.
WARNING
When fitting a wheel, ensure that the mating 
faces of the hub and wheel are clean and free 
from rust or anti-seize compound - any 
accumulation of dirt or rust could cause the 
wheel nuts to become loose and result in an 
accident.
7.Ensure that the space under and around 
the vehicle is free from obstructions then 
lower the vehicle and remove the jack and 
wheel chocks.
8.Fully tighten the wheel nuts in an 
alternating pattern until all are tightened. 
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN by using foot 
pressure or extension bars on the wheel 
nut wrench, as this could overstress the 
wheel studs. Check the wheel nut torque at 
the earliest opportunity (see ‘WHEELS & 
TIRES’, page 235).
9.Return tools, chocks, jack and spare wheel 
in their correct storage positions.
10.REMEMBER to change to ‘H’ (high range) 
before driving.
11.Finally, check the tire pressure at the 
earliest opportunity (see ‘WHEELS & 
TIRES’, page 235). Directional Tires
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Directional tires give greater benefit when they 
rotate in a forward direction, ie, when the 
vehicle is moving forwards. They give 
enhanced levels of deep-water grip while still 
maintaining low tire noise generation.
Should a tire be fitted to a vehicle in the wrong 
directional sense, these benefits will only be 
maintained if the tire is remounted to the rim so 
that it rotates in the direction indicated on the 
sidewall.
There are two types of directional tire and the 
direction indicators are shown in the illustration 
below.
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							Emergency Starting
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Eme rg enc y S ta rtingSTARTING AN ENGINE WITH A 
DISCHARGED BATTERY
Using booster cables (jump leads) from a 
donor battery, or a battery fitted to a donor 
vehicle, is the only approved method of starting 
a Discovery with a discharged battery. 
Vehicles with automatic transmission cannot 
be restarted by push or towing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate eye protection when 
working with batteries.
During normal use, batteries emit explosive 
hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe 
explosions capable of causing serious injury - 
keep sparks and naked lights away from the 
engine compartment.
DO NOT attempt to start the vehicle if the 
electrolyte in the battery is suspected of being 
frozen.
Make sure BOTH batteries are of the same 
voltage (12 volts), and that the booster cables 
have insulated clamps and are approved for 
use with 12 volt batteries.
DO NOT disconnect the discharged battery.
DO NOT connect positive (+) terminals to 
negative (-) terminals, and ensure booster 
cables are kept away from any moving parts 
in the engine compartment.
Take care when working near rotating parts of 
the engine.
USING BOOSTER CABLES
If a donor vehicle is to be used, both vehicles 
should be parked with their battery locations 
adjacent to each other. Ensure that the two 
vehicles do not touch.
Apply the handbrakes and ensure that the 
transmission of both vehicles is set in neutral 
(‘P’ or Park for vehicles with automatic 
transmission).
Turn off the starter switch and ALL electrical 
equipment of BOTH vehicles, then follow the 
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CONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLES
Always adopt the following procedure:
Connect the RED booster cable between the 
positive (+) terminal of the donor battery and 
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged 
battery.
Connect the BLACK booster cable from the 
negative (-) terminal of the donor battery to a 
good earth point (e.g. an engine mounting or 
other unpainted surface) away from the battery 
and away from fuel and brake lines on the 
disabled vehicle (lug on alternator casting 
shown in illustration).
WARNING
For safety reasons:
•DO NOT connect the BLACK cable to the 
negative terminal of the discharged 
battery - if in doubt, seek qualified 
assistance.
•ENSURE that each connection is securely 
made and that there is no risk of the clips 
accidentally slipping or being pulled from 
the battery terminals - this could cause 
sparking, which could lead to fire or 
explosion.
Check that the cables are clear of any moving 
parts of both engines, then start the engine of 
the donor vehicle and allow it to idle for a few 
minutes.
Now start the vehicle with the discharged 
battery. Once both engines are running 
normally, allow them to idle for two minutes 
before switching off the engine of the donor 
vehicle.
DO NOT switch on any electrical circuits on the 
previously disabled vehicle until AFTER the 
booster cables have been removed.
Disconnecting the booster cables must be an 
EXACT reversal of the procedure used to 
connect them, i.e: disconnect the BLACK cable 
from the earth point on the disabled vehicle 
FIRST.
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							Towing the Vehicle
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To wing the  Ve hicleTOWING EYES
CAUTION: The towing eyes at the front and rear 
of the vehicle are designed for on-road vehicle 
recovery purposes only and must NOT be used 
to tow a trailer or caravan.
Front
A single towing eye in the front spoiler is 
provided at the front of the vehicle for on-road 
recovery. DO NOT use the front lashing rings 
for towing purposes.
Rear
 A pair of towing eyes are provided at the rear of 
the vehicle. These can be used as lashing rings 
and for towing your vehicle.RECREATIONAL/MOTORHOME TOWING
If you intend to tow your vehicle behind a 
motorhome or recreational vehicle, follow the 
procedure specified for ‘FOUR WHEEL 
TOWING’. Failure to follow this procedure may 
result in damage to the transmission.
FOUR-WHEEL TOWING
Most vehicle recovery specialists will load 
Discovery onto a trailer. However, if it is 
necessary to recover the vehicle by towing with 
all four wheels on the ground, or to similarly 
tow the vehicle for recreational purposes, 
observe the following procedure:
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WARNING
ALWAYS adhere to the following procedure 
when towing the vehicle with all four wheels 
on the ground. Failure to do so could result in 
unintended vehicle movement or 
unanticipated vehicle conditions.
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Secure the towing attachment from the 
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of 
the vehicle to be recovered.
3.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’, so 
that the brake lights and direction 
indicators can be operated.
4. With the foot brake applied, set the main 
gearbox in ‘N’ (neutral) and then put the 
transfer box into neutral.
5.Set the main gearbox in ‘P’ (park).
6.Release the parking brake before towing 
the vehicle.
NOTE: If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it 
is not considered safe to turn the starter switch, 
the vehicle cannot be towed with wheels on the 
ground.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to tow the vehicle unless the 
starter switch is turned to position ‘II’. If the 
vehicle is towed with the starter switch in 
position ‘I’, an inconsistency in the recorded 
vehicle mileage will occur. This must then be 
rectified by a Land Rover retailer.
DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter 
switch to position ‘0’ while the vehicle is in 
motion; the starter switch must be at position 
‘II’.Without the engine running, the brake servo 
and power steering pump cannot provide 
assistance; greater effort will therefore be 
required to operate the brake pedal and turn 
the steering wheel. Longer stopping 
distances will also be experienced.
CAUTION: Leaving the starter switch in position 
‘II’ for extended periods will put a draw on the 
battery, which can lead to voltage drop and 
ultimately to a discharged battery.
TRANSPORTER OR TRAILER LASHING
Pairs of lashing rings are fixed to the underside 
of the vehicle - at the front (to the rear of the 
front wheels) and at the rear (backward of the 
rear wheels). DO NOT secure lashing hooks or 
trailer fixings to any other part of the vehicle. 
NOTE: The front rings are for lashing only and 
must NOT be used for towing. The rear lashing 
rings are designed for both towing and lashing.
 
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							Fuses
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FusesFUSES
Fuses are simple circuit devices which protect 
electrical equipment against the effects of 
excess current.
A ‘blown’ fuse is indicated when the electrical 
equipment it protects becomes inoperative.
Fuses are colour coded to help identify their 
amperage rating, as follows:
Fuse colours
MAIN FUSE BOX
The main fuse box is fitted below and to one 
side of the steering column; to access the 
fuses, remove the cover by releasing the fixing 
screws using a coin or small screwdriver to 
twist the turnbuckle screw through 90 degrees.
Checking or renewing a fuse
Always turn the starter switch to position ‘O’ 
and switch off the affected electrical circuit 
before removing a fuse.
WARNING
To prevent a possible fire or damage to the 
electrical system, fit only replacement fuses 
of the same rating and type. Do not replace a 
blown fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage 
rating. Always rectify the cause of the failure 
before replacing a fuse. Seek qualified 
assistance if necessary. VIOLET 3 amp
TA N 5  a m p
BROWN 7.5 amp
RED 10 amp
BLUE 15 amp
YELLOW 20 amp
WHITE 25 amp
GREEN 30 amp
ORANGE 40 amp
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The fuse removal tweezers are located in the 
fuse box as indicated.
Press the tweezers onto the head of the suspect 
fuse (as shown) and pull to remove. A break in 
the wire inside the fuse indicates that the fuse 
has blown and must be replaced. 
Always replace a fuse with another of the same 
value, however, if the replacement fuse blows 
immediately the circuit MUST be checked by a 
qualified retailer.
NOTE: There are a number of spare fuses 
included within the fuse box (see fuse box 
label).
A label in the fuse box cover shows the circuits 
protected, the fuse values and their locations. 
They are also listed on the following page. 
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