Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

							Technical Data
230
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 
						

							Technical Data
231
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 1.70 liter
Washer reservoir  6.30 US quarts 6.00 liter
Cooling system: 13.7 US quarts 13.0 liter
Cooling system refill: 8.40 US quarts 8.00 liter 
						

							Technical Data
232
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 rating: 130 amp/hr
Voltage and polarity 12 V, negative (-) earth
Charging circuit Alternator
Steering wheel turns lock to lock 3.5
Turning circle between curbs 39.1 ft (11.9 metres)
Camber angle 0° +30’
Castor angle 3.6° to 3.8°
King pin inclination 13°
Front wheel toe-out included angle 0° 5’ ± 2.5’ (per side)
0° 10’ ± 5’ (total) 
						

							Technical Data
233
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 drivers sun visor.
F Approach angle
†
- Coil spring suspension 30.9°
- Self-levelling suspension 31.2°
- Self levelling suspension (in off-road mode) 30.3
G Departure angle with tow hitch fitted
†
- Coil spring suspension 18.8°
- Self-levelling suspension 18.1°
- Self-levelling suspension (in off-road mode) 21.0°
H Breakover angle
†
- Coil spring suspension 25.9°
- Self-levelling suspension 25.4°
- Self-levelling suspension (in off-road mode) 27.2°
Maximum gradient
†45°
Wading depth 20 in (500 mm)
Minimum ground clearance (unladen) 10 in (253.5 mm)
† Measured at curb weight, plus 165 lb (75 kg) payload.
H4534AB
CD
E FG 
						

							Technical Data
234
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 exceeded.
The individual maximum axle weights and gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
TOWING WEIGHTS
Approximate curb weights (excluding options)
-  V eh ic les  w ith  c o il   s p ring  s u sp en sio n   4608 -  4 718  lb  ( 2 0 90  - 2 140  k g )
-  Veh ic le s  wit h  s e lf  le ve lli n g su sp en sion   4641  - 4 751  lb  (2 105  -  2155  kg
Maximum gross vehicle weight
- 5-seat vehicles with coil spring suspension 6063 lb (2750 kg)
- 7-seat vehicles with coil spring suspension 6228 lb (2825 kg)
- Vehicles with self levelling suspension 6228 lb (2825 kg)
Maximum front axle load
- All vehicles 2646 lb (1200 kg)
Maximum rear axle load
- 5-seat vehicles with coil spring suspension 3792 lb (1720 kg)
- 7-seat vehicles with coil spring suspension 3968 lb (1800 kg)
- Vehicles with self-levelling suspension 3968 lb (1800 kg)
Maximum permissible towed weights On-roadOff-road
Unbraked trailers 1650 lb (750 kg) 1650 lb (750 kg)
Trailers with brakes (low range gears) 7700 lb (3500 kg) 2200 lb (1000 kg)
Roof rack load (including weight of roof rack)
†110 lb (50 kg) 66 lb (30 kg)
Maximum permissible tongue weight
††550 lb (250 kg) 550 lb (250 kg)
† Driving off-road with a loaded roof rack is not recommended (see  ‘ROOF RACKS’, page 144).†† See ‘TOWING WEIGHT CHART’, page 143  for specific loading conditions, including 
recommended tongue weight. 
						

							Technical Data
235
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 tires are badly worn, cut or damaged, or if the pressures are 
incorrect.
•Incorrectly inflated tires wear rapidly and can seriously affect the vehicles safety and road 
handling characteristics.
•Your vehicle is fitted with tubeless road wheels that will NOT accept inner tubes. DO NOT fit 
a tube tire.
•ONLY Land Rover approved wheel and tire combinations should be fitted to the vehicle.
Wheel size and type
Tire specification
Tire pressures
TypeSize
Alloy wheels 7J x 16
8J x 16
8J x 18
Road wheel nut torque 103 lbf/ft (140 Nm)
Wheel sizeTire
7J x 16 (alloy wheel) 235/70 R16 H
235/70 R16 H
8J x 16 (alloy wheel) 255/65 R16 H
255/65 R16 H
8J x 18 (alloy wheel) 255/55 R18 H
Loading conditionPressure
Normal operating conditions Front 207 kPa (30 psi)
Rear 262 kPa (38 psi)
Vehicle loaded to maximum gross vehicle 
weightFront 207 kPa (30 psi)
Rear 317 kPa (46 psi)  
						

							Technical Data
236
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
237
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
Automatic transmission 118
Auxiliary equipment (use of) 111
Auxiliary power socket 90
Axle loads 234
B
Battery 232
charging 185
disposal 184
maintenance 183
remove & replace 184
safety 183
specification 232
Block heaters 108
Booster cables 204
Brake fluid
check & top-up 178
replacement 165
specification 178Brake lights (bulb replacement) 222
Brakes
anti-lock brakes (ABS) 127
brake pads 126
electronic brake force distribution (EBD) 126
foot brake 126
handbrake 127
power assistance 126
warning light (ABS) 128
Breakdown recovery 206
Breaking-in 25
Bulb replacement 215
C
Capacities 231
Carpets (cleaning) 192
Catalytic converter 112
Certification label 193
Child restraints
LATCH anchorages 51
tether straps 52
Child seats 49, 58
Child-proof door locks 34
Cigar lighter 88
Cleaning (exterior) 190
Cleaning (interior) 191
Climate control
overview 13
Clock 87
Coin tray 87
Cold climates (starting - petrol) 108
Compass
operation 93
set zones 95
Coolant
check & top-up 176
replacement 165
specification 177
Cooling system 176
Courtesy lights
bulb replacement 225
operation 86
Cubby box 92
Cup holders 90 
						

							Index
238
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 oil
check & top-up 171
disposal (used oil) 167, 172
drain & refill 172
filter renewal 173
specification 171
Exterior mirrors 61
F
Federal VIN plate 194
Fluid specifications 229
Fog lights (front)
bulb replacement 224
operation 71
Fog lights (rear)
bulb replacement 223
operation 71
Front direction indicators
bulb replacement 219
Front light unit 216Front marker lights
bulb replacement 219
Fuel
cut-off switch 117
economy 110, 161
empty tank 116
filler 114
filling 116
gauge 62
safety 116
specification 115
tank capacity 231
Fuel specification 232
Fuse box
engine compartment 212
main 208
underseat 214
Fuses 208
G
Gauges
fuel 62
speedometer 62
tachometer 62
temperature 62
Gearbox (automatic)
gear change speeds 119
’kick down’ 119
manual mode 120
mode switch 120
selector lever 118
sport mode 120
Gearbox (transfer box) 121
Gearbox selector label 21
General data 229
Glovebox light
bulb replacement 225
operation 86
Gross weights 234
Ground clearance 149 
						

							Index
239
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
compliance 104
erasing channels 104
operation 103
precautions 102
programming 102
’rolling codes’ 103
Hood opening 169
Horn 76
I
Ignition switch 107
In-car entertainment 100
Indicators
bulb replacement 222
operation 70
Inertia switch 34
Information labels 20Instrument panel
cleaning 192
instruments 62
warning lights 64
Interior (cleaning) 191
Interior lights
bulb replacement 225
operation 86
Interior locking switch 32
Interior rear-view mirror 93
J
Jack (wheel changing) 201
Jacking the vehicle 202
Jump leads 204
Jump starting 205
K
Key/handset numbers 29
Keys 29
L
Labels 20, 21
LATCH child restraint anchorages 51
Lights (exterior)
direction indicators 70
side, tail, headlights 70
Lights (interior)
courtesy 86
glovebox 86
loadspace 86
Load carrying
luggage anchor points 144
rear seat folding 40
roof rack 144
storage bins 144
Loadspace cover 98
Loadspace light
operation 86
Locking 30, 32, 34
Locking (speed related) 32
Locking switch (interior) 32
Lubricant specifications 229
Luggage anchor points 144
Lumbar support adjustment 37