Land Rover Freelander 2003my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Nas Rover

Maintenance
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EMISSION CONTROL
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of 
emission and evaporative control equipment 
designed to meet specific territorial 
requirements. You should be aware that 
unauthorised replacement, modification or 
tampering with this equipment by an owner or 
repair shop may be unlawful and subject to 
legal penalties.
In addition, engine settings must not be 
tampered with. These have been established to 
ensure that your vehicle complies with 
stringent exhaust emission...

Hood Opening
151
H ood  Ope ningOPENING THE HOOD
1.From inside the vehicle on the right hand 
side, pull the hood release handle (see 
illustration).
2.Lift the safety catch lever and raise the 
hood.
3.Unclip the hood support stay.
4.Fit the support stay into the cut-out in the 
underside of the hood.Closing the hood
WARNING
To avoid the hood opening at speed, DO NOT 
drive with the hood retained by the safety 
catch alone.
Replace the support stay in its retaining clip, 
then lower the hood, allowing...

Engine Compartment
152
En gine  Comp artme nt2.5 GASOLINE ENGINE
1.Power steering reservoir. 
2.Cooling system reservoir.
3.Brake fluid reservoir.
4.Engine oil filler cap.
5.Engine oil dipstick.
6.Washer reservoir.WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, 
while working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under ‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’, 
page 149.
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Engine Oil
153
E ngine  OilENGINE OIL
Check the oil level weekly, or every 250 miles 
(400 km). Ideally the oil level should be checked 
with the engine cold and the vehicle resting on 
level ground. If the engine is already warm, then 
wait for at least two minutes after switching off 
before checking the level.
NOTE: Check the engine oil more frequently if 
the vehicle is driven at high speeds for 
prolonged periods.
Oil specification
Use only an approved full synthetic engine oil. 
For approved...

Engine Oil
154
DRAIN & REFILL
Ensure the engine oil is changed at the 
recommended service intervals as specified in 
the Passport to Service book.
NOTE: Under severe operating conditions (i.e. 
regular use in muddy terrain or dusty 
conditions), the engine oil must be changed 
more frequently, even to the extent of a daily 
change. Consult your Land Rover retailer for 
guidance.
Used engine oil
WARNING
Prolonged contact with used engine oil can 
cause serious skin disorders, including 
dermatitis and...

Engine Oil
155
Refill
Clean the oil drain plug and its mating surface 
on the engine sump. Fit the drain plug, 
complete with a new sealing washer and tighten 
to 18 lbf.ft (25 Nm).
Refill the engine with fresh oil, suitable for the 
climatic conditions in which the vehicle is to be 
operated and confirming strictly to the 
specification, see ‘CAPACITIES’, page 210.
DO NOT overfill the engine! Remember that a 
little oil will always remain in the engine after 
draining and that, therefore, the quantity...

Air Cleaner
156
Air CleanerAIR CLEANER ELEMENT RENEWAL
Renewing the air cleaner element at the 
recommended service intervals (see your 
‘Passport to Service book’), is extremely 
important. However, to maintain optimum 
engine performance under dusty operating 
conditions, more frequent renewal will be 
necessary. Consult your Land Rover retailer for 
guidance.
Removing the engine cover
1.Loosen the clip and disconnect the fresh 
air intake hose from the side of the engine 
cover (see left inset to...

Spark Plugs
157
S park PlugsSPARK PLUG REMOVE & REFIT
Spark plug removal
1.Disconnect the battery earth cable.
2.Remove the engine acoustic cover (see 
‘Removing the engine cover’, page 156).
3.Carefully noting the relative fitting 
positions, release the locking clips and 
disconnect the multiplugs from the plug 
top coils.
4.Remove the six bolts securing the plug top 
coils to the camshaft cover and remove 
the coils.
5.Use a suitable spark plug wrench to 
remove the plugs from both cylinder 
heads....

Cooling System
158
Co olin g S ystemCOOLANT CHECK & TOP-UP
WARNING
NEVER remove the filler cap when the engine 
is hot - escaping steam or scalding water 
could cause serious personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the 
pressure to escape before removing 
completely.
Avoid spilling anti-freeze onto a hot engine - 
a fire may result.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill the reservoir and 
NEVER run the engine without coolant.
The coolant level in the expansion tank should 
be checked at least weekly...

Cooling System
159
ANTI-FREEZE
WARNING
Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if 
swallowed - keep containers sealed and out 
of the reach of children. If accidental 
consumption is suspected, seek medical 
attention immediately.
Prevent anti-freeze coming in contact with the 
skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse immediately 
with plenty of water.
Anti-freeze contains important corrosion 
inhibitors. The anti-freeze content of the 
coolant must be maintained at 50% ± 5% all 
year round (not just in...