Land Rover Discovery Series Ii Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Towing
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TOWING
The torque ranges of Land Rover engines
allow maximum-weight loads to be pulled
smoothly from standstill, and reduce gear
changing on hills or rough terrain.
The suspension is designed to cope with a
heavy trailer load without upsetting the
balance or feel of the vehicle. Details of gross
maximum towed weights are listed on the
following pages and in the General Data
section.
WARNING
Only fit towing accessories that have been
designed and approved by Land Rover.
Ensure that the...

Towing
109 When preparing your vehicle for towing, pay
careful attention to the trailer manufacturers
recommendations and follow the guidelines
below:
· Ensure that the towing vehicle tyre
pressures are correct and that the trailer
tyre pressures are as recommended by the
trailer manufacturer.
· Within the limits quoted, choose a draw
bar that allows for a level attitude of the
trailer and vehicle.
· Check the operation of trailer brakes and
lights.
· For maximum stability, ensure that loads
are properly...

Towing
110 Tongue weight
The following operating instructions should be
read in conjunction with the towing chart
given later in this section.
IMPORTANT
For all of the towing conditions described, it is
important that the following points are
observed:
· All loads in the vehicle should be
distributed as far forward as possible.
· The maximum Gross Vehicle Weight must
not be exceeded, see General Data.
· The maximum individual axle weights
must not be exceeded, see General Data.
· Changes between high and...

Towing
111 4.
Maximum towing capacities - on-road
in high range
Maximum trailer weight is 5500 lb.
For vehicles with coil springs, the
maximum tongue weight is 385 lb, and the
load in the vehicle should be limited to
450 lb (equivalent to driver and 2
passengers).
For vehicles with self levelling suspension,
a tongue weight of 550 lb should be used
and the load in the vehicle should be
limited to 600 lb (equivalent to driver and
3 passengers).5.
Maximum towing capacities - on-road
in low range
Maximum...

Towing
112 Automatic gearbox models
To avoid overheating the gearbox, it is not
advisable to tow heavy trailer loads at speeds
of less than 20 mph (32 km/h) using the main
gearbox in high range. Use the transfer
gearbox to select low range instead.
NOTE:Above 1,000 feet (300 metres) the
effects of altitude can adversely affect engine
performance and also cause overheating.
Vehicle weights
When loading a vehicle to its maximum (gross
vehicle weight), consideration must be taken
of the unladen vehicle...

Load carrying
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LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
Four fixing points are provided in the rear
luggage compartment floor to assist in safely
securing large items of luggage.
WARNING
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or
luggage which could move and cause
personal injury in the event of an accident or
emergency manoeuvre either on or off-road.
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STORAGE BINS
Some vehicles are equipped with storage bins
on each side of the loadspace. Raise the lid to
open. 

Load carrying
114 ROOF RACKS
The roof rack system comprises two side rails
permanently fixed to the roof of the vehicle
and cross bars available as an accessory from
a Land Rover dealer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
·TheMAXIMUMload for approved
roof rack systems is
110 lb (50 kg) for normal road use
and 66 lb (30 kg) off-road.
· A loaded roof rack can reduce the
stability of the vehicle, particularly
when cornering and encountering
cross winds.
· All loads should be evenly
distributed, and secured within the...

Vehicle recovery
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TOWING FOR RECOVERY
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, observe
the following procedure:
1.With the handbrake applied, set the main
gearbox in P (Park) and the transfer box
in neutral.
2.Turn the starter switch to the first position
to unlock the steering, and then to
position II if it will be necessary to
operate the brake lights and direction...

Vehicle recovery
116 Towing eyes
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, set behind a
removable panel in the front spoiler (see
illustration on previous page), is provided at
the front of the vehicle for on-road recovery.
DO NOT use the front lashing rings for towing
purposes.
Before driving off-road, remove the panel
from the spoiler as a precaution against...

Emergency starting
117 STARTING 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 pushing or towing.
WARNING
·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...