Land Rover Discovery Series Ii Owners Handbook Nas Rover

							Owner’s Handbook 
						

							CONTENTS
SECTION 1Introduction.......................................................... 1
SECTION 2Controls & instruments........................................ 7
SECTION 3Driving & operating............................................. 75
SECTION 4Owner maintenance............................................. 119
SECTION 5General data......................................................... 169
SECTION 6Parts & accessories............................................... 179
SECTION 7On-road driving.................................................... 183
SECTION 8Off-road driving.................................................... 187
Index..................................................................... 199
As part of the Land Rover environmental policy, this publication is printed on paper
made from chlorine free pulp.
Ó1998 Rover Group LimitedPublication No. VDH100610
10.98 NAS Discovery - 1st edition 
						

							1 OWNERS HANDBOOK
This handbook covers the current version of
the Land Rover Discovery and, together with
the Passport to Service, provides all the
information you need to derive maximum
pleasure from owning and driving your new
vehicle.
For your convenience, the handbook is divided
into sections, each dealing with a different
aspect of driving or caring for the vehicle. The
sections are listed on the contents page and
you will find it worthwhile to take a little time
to read each one, and get to know your
Discovery as soon as you possibly can. The
more you understand before you drive, the
greater the satisfaction once you are seated
behind the steering wheel.
Land Rover operates a policy of constant product
improvement and therefore reserves the right to change
specifications without notice at any time. Whilst every effort
is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in
this handbook, no liabilities for inaccuracies or the
consequences thereof can be accepted by the
manufacturer, Land Rover North America Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in
any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,
or other means without prior written permission from Land
Rover.
SECTION 1
Introduction
Section Contents Page
Safety warnings 3...........................................
Service Portfolio book 3.................................
Information labels 4........................................
Vehicle identification number 5.......................
Breakdown safety code 6................................ 
						

							Introduction
2
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash, or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Land Rover North
America Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between
you, your Dealer or Land Rover North
America.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
Safety HOTLINE toll free at
1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from the
HOTLINE.PASSPORT TO SERVICE
The Passport to Service included in your
literature pack, contains important vehicle
identification information, details of your
entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover
warranty, as well as useful consumer advice.
Most important of all, however, is the section
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing
requirements for your Discovery, as well as
incorporating the service record slips, which
the Dealer should sign and stamp to certify
that the routine services have been carried out
at the recommended intervals.
WARNINGS IN THIS HANDBOOK
WARNING
Safety warnings are included in this
handbook. These indicate either a procedure
which must be followed precisely, or
information that should be considered with
great care in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury or serious damage to the
vehicle. 
						

							Introduction
3 WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
VEHICLE
Warning labels attached to your
vehicle bearing this symbol
mean: DO NOT touch or adjust
components until you have read the relevant
instructions in the handbook.
Warning labels showing this
symbol indicate that the ignition
system utilises very high
voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition
components while the starter switch is
turned on!
WARNING
The Discovery has a higher ground
clearance and hence a higher centre of
gravity than ordinary passenger cars to
enable the vehicle to perform in a wide
variety of off-road applications. An
advantage of the higher ground clearance is
a better view of the road, allowing you to
anticipate problems. Discovery is not
designed for cornering at the same speed as
conventional passenger cars any more than
a low slung sports car is designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions.If at all possible, avoid sharp
turns and abrupt manoeuvres. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate the
Discovery correctly, may result in loss of
control, or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read
the On- road and Off-road driving
guidelines given in this book.
H2763
Information concerning operation of the
transfer gearbox with automatic gearbox is
printed on the centre console. This is
important information and must be
understood fully with reference to the
Gearbox and Transmissionsection of this
handbook, before using the transfer gearbox. 
						

							Introduction
4 SUN VISOR LABELS
H2662
!
Always take careful note of warning
information about the airbag SRS attached to
the sun visors or other parts of the vehicle.
Details of the vehicles standard ride height,
both with and without an open sunroof are
printed on the drivers sun visor.
Details of the vehicles driving and handling
characteristics are printed on the drivers sun
visor (see item 1).
78.0
INS2015
mm79.5
INS
1980
mm1940
mm
H2659
76.5
INS
AIR BAG
WARNINGFLIP VISOR  OVER1
1.THIS IS A MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER
VEHICLE AND MAY HANDLE &
MANEUVER DIFFERENTLY FROM AN
ORDINARY PASSENGER CAR, IN
DRIVING CONDITIONS ON ROAD AND
OFF ROAD.
AS WITH OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS
TYPE IF YOU MAKE SHARP TURNS OR
ABRUPT MANEUVERS YOU MAY CAUSE
THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL,
ROLL OVER OR CRASH.
YOU SHOULD READ THE DRIVING
TECHNIQUES SECTION IN THE OWNERS
MANUAL.
WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT AT ALL TIMES 
						

							Introduction
5 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
If you need to communicate with a Land
Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
H2764
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. This should match the VIN recorded in
the Passport to Service book.
H2766
Certification label
H2765
In addition, the Federal VIN plate is mounted
to the vehicle body in 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. 
						

							Introduction
6 ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS
While it may be impossible to deter the
professional car thief, the majority of thefts
are carried out by unskilled opportunists.
Therefore, take vehicle security very seriously
and ALWAYS adopt this simple five point
drill whenever you leave your vehicle - even
for just a few minutes:
· Fully close all the windows (and the
sunroof).
· Remove your valuable belongings (or hide
them out of sight).
· Remove the starter key.
· Engage the steering lock (by turning the
wheel until it locks.
· Lock all the doors and turn on the alarm.
Thieves are attracted to vulnerable vehicles.
Even if you have followed the five point drill,
there is still much you can do to make your
vehicle a less inviting target.
BE SAFE NOT SORRY!
·Park where your vehicle can easily be seen
by householders and passers-by.
· At night, park in well lit areas and avoid
deserted or dimly lit side streets.
· At home, if you have a garage, use it - and
NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.
· Do not keep important vehicle documents
(or spare keys) in the vehicle - these are a
real bonus for the thief.IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Remember the breakdown safety code
If a breakdown occurs while travelling:-
· Wherever possible, consistent with
road safety and traffic conditions,
the vehicle should be moved off the
main thoroughfare onto the shoulder
as far as possible. If breakdown
occurs on a freeway, pull well over
to the inside of the hard shoulder.
· Switch on hazard lights.
· If possible, position a warning
triangle or flashing amber light, at an
appropriate distance from the
vehicle to warn other traffic of the
breakdown (note the legal
requirements of some areas).
· Consider evacuating passengers
through the right hand doors away
from the road as a precaution in
case your Discovery is struck by
another vehicle. 
						

							7
In this section of the handbook you will find
descriptions of the controls and instruments.
For your own safety, it is most important to
read this section fully and to gain a thorough
understanding of all the controls before
driving.
SECTION 2
Controls & instruments
Section Contents Page
Controls 9.......................................................
Locks & alarm 10...........................................
Seats 19.........................................................
Seat belts 27...................................................
SRS/airbag 34................................................
Steering column 39........................................
Door mirrors 40..............................................
Instruments 41...............................................
Warning lights 43...........................................
Audible warnings 49.......................................
Lights & indicators 50....................................
Wipers & washers 51.....................................
Switches 53....................................................
Electric windows 56........................................
Sunroof 57.....................................................
Heating & ventilation 58.................................
Air conditioning 59.........................................
Interior equipment 63.....................................
Rear step 64...................................................
Loadspace cover 70........................................
In-car telephones 71.......................................
In-car entertainment 72..................................