Land Rover Discovery Series Ii Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Wiper blades
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LOCK
LOCK
H2459
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
Front wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen.
Disconnect the blade by pushing the locking
tab (see inset in illustration) to the unlock
position.
Fitting a replacement blade is a reversal of this
process. Check that the blade is securely
locked before returning the wiper assembly to
the windscreen.
Only fit replacement wiper blades that are
identical to the original specification.
Grease, silicone and petrol based products
impair...

Tyres
139
WARNING
·Never drive your vehicle if the tyres are
badly worn, cut or damaged, or if the
pressures are incorrect.
·Incorrectly inflated tyres wear rapidly
and seriously affect the vehicles safety
and road handling characteristics.
Caring for your tyres
Always drive with consideration for the
condition of the tyres and frequently inspect
the tread and side walls for signs of distortion
or damage (in particular, look for lumps, cuts
and bulges).
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures should be checked at...

Tyres
140 Tread depth must be checked regularly (at
every maintenance service, or more
frequently). Always replace a tyre before the
tread reaches a remaining depth of
1/16
(1.6 mm.) DO NOT drive with tyres worn to
this limit, the safety of the vehicle and
occupants will be adversely affected.
NOTE:After off-road use, check to make sure
there are no lumps or bulges in the tyres or
exposure of the ply or cord structure.
Valve caps
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly to
prevent dirt from entering the...

Tyres
141 Snow chains
WARNING
DO NOT fit snow chains to tyres other than
those approved for snow chain fitment.
DO NOT fit unapproved snow chains.
Unapproved snow chains could damage
brake components.
Snow chains are designed for use on paved
roads in extreme conditions only, and are not
recommended for off-road use. If it is
necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle,
ALWAYS observe the following:
· Snow chains must ONLY be fitted to
vehicles equipped with 215/75 R16
Scorpion S/T 107T tyres - consult...

Battery
142
WARNING
ALWAYS wear appropriate eye protection
when working around the battery.
·Batteries contain acid, which is both
corrosive and poisonous. If spillage
occurs:
·On clothing or the skin - remove any
contaminated clothing immediately,
flush the skin with large amounts of
water, and seek medical attention
urgently.
·In the eyes - flush with clean water
immediately for at least 15 minutes.
Seek medical attention urgently.
·Swallowing battery acid can be fatal
unless IMMEDIATE action is taken...

Battery
143
NOTE:When checking the battery condition
indicator, if necessary, clean the battery top to
ensure a clear view.
If the indicator shows clear or yellow, tap the
indicator with the handle of a screwdriver to
disperse any air bubbles. If the colour is
unchanged, the battery must be replaced.
WARNING
ALWAYS remove the starter key before
disconnecting the battery. Failure to do this
could cause a fault in the airbag SRS
system.
Battery removal and replacement
Before disconnecting the battery,...

Battery
144 Replacement batteries
WARNING
Only fit a replacement battery of the same
type and specification as the original - other
batteries may vary in size or have different
terminal positions which could cause a fire
hazard when connected to the cars
electrical system.
Battery disposal
Used batteries should be recycled. However,
batteries are hazardous - you should seek
advice about disposal from a Land Rover
dealer or your local authority.
Battery charging
WARNING
DO NOT charge the battery if it is...

Wheel changing
145
H2514
213
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before changing a wheel, always observe
the following precautions!
· Park your vehicle away from the
highway, and make your passengers
wait in a safe area AWAY from the
vehicle.
· Switch on the hazard warning lights
to alert other road users.
· Ensure the jack is positioned on
firm, level ground.
· Apply the handbrake and engage
Park P in the main gearbox and
select L in the transfer box.
Position the vehicles front wheels in
the straight ahead position,...

Wheel changing
146
H2508
The jack is stowed in the front of the engine
compartment next to the battery. To access
the jack, remove the battery cover. The jack
handle and other tools are stowed in a tool
bag in the taildoor storage pocket.
WARNING
Due to its stowage position in the engine
compartment the jack may be hot if the
engine has been running.
H2509 

Wheel changing
147
H2500
WARNING
·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.
·The wheels are extremely heavy. Take
care when lifting and particularly when
removing the spare wheel from its
mounting position on the tail door.
Removing the spare wheel
Use the wheel nut wrench supplied in the tool
kit to remove the nuts securing the spare
wheel to the carrier and then lift off the wheel.