Land Rover Discovery Series Ii Owners Handbook Nas Rover

							Wiper blades
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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 the blades wiping capability. Wash the
wiper blades in warm soapy water and
periodically check their condition.
If signs of hardness or cracking in the rubber
are found, or if the wipers leave streaks or
unwiped areas on the windscreen during use,
then the wiper blades should be replaced.
Clean the windscreen regularly with an
approved glass cleaner and ensure the screen
is thoroughly cleaned before fitting
replacement wiper blades.
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Rear wiper blade
With the spare wheel removed from the
taildoor, lift the wiper arm away from the rear
screen. Pivot the blade assembly away from
the arm (as arrowed), levering against
resistance, until the two retaining lugs detach
from their slots at the end of the arm.
Carefully replace the arm to its stowed
position.
To replace, position the wiper arm into the
aperture in the middle of the blade assembly,
line up the retaining lugs with the
corresponding slots in the wiper arm and
push firmly into position until the blade clips
into place. 
						

							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 least
once a week with normal road use, but should
be checked DAILY if the vehicle is used
off-road.
Check the pressures, including the spare,
when the tyres are cold (air pressure naturally
increases in warm tyres). The recommended
pressures are shown in the
General data
section.
WARNING
If the vehicle has been parked in strong
sunlight or used in high ambient
temperatures, DO NOT reduce tyre
pressures; instead, move the vehicle into
the shade and allow the tyres to cool before
checking. See General Data for important
additional information on wheels and tyres.
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Tyre wear
Some tyres fitted as original equipment have
wear indicators moulded into the tread
pattern. When the tread has worn down to 1.6
mm (1/16 inch) the indicators start appearing
at the surface of the tread pattern, producing
the effect of a continuous band of rubber
across the width of the tyre.
A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as an
indicator band becomes visible or the tread
depth reaches the minimum permitted by
legislation. 
						

							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 valve.
Replacement tyres
Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit the
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tyres
comply with the original specification shown
in
General Datalater in this handbook and
that the load and speed ratings shown on the
side wall are the same as that of the original
equipment. Contact your Land Rover dealer
for further information or assistance.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of
radial-ply tyres front and rear. DO NOT use
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from
front to rear.
Your vehicle is fitted with road wheels that
will NOT accept inner tubes. DO NOT fit a
tubed tyre.
DO NOT replace wheels with any type other
than genuine Land Rover parts. Wheels and
tyres are designed for both off-road and
on-road use and have a very important
influence on vehicle handling. Alternative
wheels which do not meet original
equipment specifications should not be
fitted. 
						

							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 a Land
Rover dealer for advice.
· To avoid damage to the vehicle, use only
Land Rover approved snow chains.
· Always adhere to the snow chain fitting
and retensioning instructions and the
speed limitations recommended for
varying road conditions. NEVER exceed 30
mph (50 km/h).
· Avoid tyre damage by removing the chains
a soon as the road is free from snow.
For further information about approved snow
chains, consult your Land Rover dealer. 
						

							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 - seek
medical attention urgently.
·During normal operation batteries emit
explosive hydrogen gas - ensure flames
and other ignition sources (i.e.
cigarettes, incandescent lights, etc) are
kept away from the engine compartment.
·For your safety remove all metal wrist
bands and jewellery before working in
the engine compartment and NEVER
allow the battery terminals or vehicle
leads to make contact with tools or metal
parts of the vehicle.
H2490
Battery maintenance
The battery is designed to be maintenance
free, so topping-up is unnecessary. On the top
of some batteries there is a battery condition
indicator (arrowed in illustration). Examine the
indicator periodically to check the batterys
condition. When the indicator shows:
· GREEN - the battery is in a good state of
charge.
· DARK (turning to black) - the battery
needs charging.
· CLEAR (or light yellow) - the battery must
be replaced. Do not charge the battery or
jump start the car in this condition.
· If the green dot is missing, the battery
needs charging. 
						

							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, disarm the
alarm, and ensure that the starter switch and
all electrical equipment is turned off.
WARNING
·ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-)
terminal first (when replacing the
battery, connect the positive (+
terminal first).
·NEVER allow the battery terminals or
vehicle leads to make contact with tools
or metal parts of the vehicle.
·Do not reverse the polarity of the battery
- the electrical system may be damaged
if the battery leads are connected to the
wrong terminals.
·Keep the battery upright at all times -
damage will be caused if the battery is
tilted more than 45 degrees.
·DO NOT run the engine with the battery
disconnected, or disconnect the battery
while the engine is running.
To release the battery from the car, undo the
nuts securing the battery clamping plate and
remove the clamping plate.
When replacing, ensure the battery is fitted
the right way round (positive (+) terminal
towards the centre of the vehicle) and that the
clamping plate is secure. Tighten the clamping
plate nuts until the clamping plate is free from
movement, but do not overtighten. 
						

							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 connected
to the car - this may seriously damage the
electrical system.
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery if the
battery condition indicator is clear or light
yellow.
DO NOT charge the battery if it is suspected
of being frozen.
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain
corrosive acid and produce levels of electric
current sufficient to cause serious injury.
While charging always heed the following
precautions:
· Before charging, disconnect and remove
the battery from the vehicle - charging the
battery with the cables connected may
damage the vehicles electrical system.· Make sure the battery charger leads are
securely clamped to the battery terminals
BEFORE switching on the battery charger.
Do not move the leads once the charger is
switched on.
· While charging, shield your eyes or avoid
leaning over the battery and keep the area
around the top of the battery well
ventilated.
· Do not allow open flame and incandescent
lamps near the battery (batteries generate
inflammable hydrogen during and after
charging).
· If the battey is fitted with condition
indicator, the indicator shows GREEN
when the battery is charged sufficiently.
When charging is finished, switch off the
battery charger BEFORE disconnecting the
leads from the battery terminals.
· After charging, leave the battery for an
hour BEFORE reconnection to the vehicle -
this will allow time for explosive gases to
disperse, thereby minimising the risk of
fire or explosion.
NOTE:Be aware that a battery will take longer
to charge in a cold environment. 
						

							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, turn off
the starter switch and remove the
key.
In addition:
NEVER jack the vehicle with passengers
inside, or with a caravan or trailer
connected!
NEVER work beneath the vehicle with the
jack as the only means of support. The
jack is designed for wheel changing only!Using the wheel chock
WARNING
Before raising the vehicle, it is ESSENTIAL
to chock the road wheels in two places as
described below; the handbrake acts on the
transmission, not on the rear wheels, and
therefore may not hold the vehicle when
raised.
If possible, position the vehicle on level
ground, and the chock 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. 
						

							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.
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							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.