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

Brakes
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Brak esBRAKE FLUID
WARNING
DO NOT drive if the reservoir fluid level is 
below the minimum mark.
Contact your retailer immediately if brake 
pedal travel is unusually long or if there is any 
appreciable drop in brake fluid level.
Brake fluid is highly toxic and could be fatal if 
swallowed - keep containers sealed and out 
of the reach of children. If accidental 
consumption of fluid is suspected, seek 
medical attention immediately.
If brake fluid should come into contact with 
the skin or...

Power Steering
161
Power SteeringPOWER STEERING FLUID
WARNING
Power steering fluid is highly toxic and could 
be fatal if swallowed - keep containers sealed 
and out of reach of children. If consumption of 
fluid is suspected, seek medical attention 
immediately.
If power steering fluid should come into 
contact with the skin or eyes, rinse 
immediately with plenty of water.
Take care not to spill power steering fluid 
onto a hot engine - a fire may result. Wipe up 
any spillage immediately.
Check and...

Washers
162
WashersWINDSHIELD WASHERS
Fluid top-up
The windshield washer reservoir supplies both 
front and rear windshield washer jets.
Check the reservoir level at least every week 
and to prevent freezing in cold weather, top-up 
with a mixture of water and a recommended 
screenwash.
Preferably mix the recommended quantities of 
water and screenwash in a separate container 
before topping-up the system, and always 
follow the instructions on the screenwash 
container.
CAUTION: State or local...

Washers
163
Washer jets
Operate the washer switches periodically to 
check that the nozzles are clear and properly 
directed.
The windshield washer jets are set during 
manufacture and should not need adjusting. 
However, if adjustment is ever necessary, insert 
a needle into the jet orifice and lever gently to 
position each jet so that the spray is directed 
towards the center of the windshield.
Should a windshield washer jet become 
obstructed, insert a needle or thin strand of wire 
into the orifice...

Wiper Blades
164
Wiper BladesWIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
Front wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 
With the blade at 90° to the arm as shown, 
disconnect the blade by pushing in the locking 
tab (1) and sliding the blade (2) down the arm 
(3).
Fitting a replacement blade is a reversal of this 
process; position the new blade assembly on 
the wiper arm and slide the blade fully towards 
the hooked end of the arm until it locks in place. 
Check that the blade is securely locked before...

Battery
165
BatteryBATTERY SAFETY
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when working 
around batteries.
Batteries contain sulphuric 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...

Battery
166
Battery removal and replacement
WARNING
ALWAYS remove the starter key before 
disconnecting the battery. Failure to do this 
could cause a failure of the airbag SRS.
To prevent a short circuit, ALWAYS 
disconnect the negative (‘-’) cable first and 
NEVER allow the battery terminals or vehicle 
leads to make contact with tools or metal 
parts of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the battery, disarm the 
alarm, and ensure that the starter switch and all 
electrical equipment is turned off.
To...

Battery
167
Battery charging
WARNING
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
168
THE EFFECTS OF BATTERY 
DISCONNECTION
Some of the vehicles electrical systems will be 
affected if the battery is disconnected. These 
are listed below, together with the symptoms 
you might experience once the battery is 
reconnected and the actions required to restore 
operation.
Radio/cassette player 
After battery disconnection, the radio code may 
be lost and the set fail to operate; this will be 
apparent from the message appearing in the 
display. To restore operation, enter the...

Tires
169
TiresCARING FOR YOUR TIRES
WARNING
Do not drive if any tire is damaged, is 
excessively worn, or is inflated to an incorrect 
pressure.
ALWAYS replace worn or defective tires with 
the factory recommended specification (see 
‘WHEELS & TIRES’, page 208). Failure to do 
so may affect the safe handling of the vehicle.
Always drive with consideration for the 
condition of the tires, and regularly inspect the 
tread and side walls for any sign of distortion 
(bulges), cuts or wear.
The most common...