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

Tires
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Tire wear 
The tires fitted as original equipment to your 
vehicle have wear indicators moulded into the 
tread pattern. When the tread has worn down to 
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) 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 tire.
A tire MUST be replaced as soon as an indicator 
band becomes visible or the tread depth 
reaches the minimum permitted by legislation.
NOTE: If tire wear is uneven (on one...

Tires
171
Replacement tires
Wheel rims and tires are matched to suit the 
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For 
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tires 
comply with the original specification shown in 
‘WHEELS & TIRES’, page 208, later 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 retailer for further information or 
assistance.
Ideally, tires should be replaced as sets of four, 
but if...

Tires
172
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are 
AA, A, B and C. The grades represent a tires 
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured 
under controlled conditions on specified 
government test surfaces of asphalt and 
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor 
traction performance. 
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is 
based on straight-ahead braking traction 
tests, and does not include acceleration, 
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction 
characteristics....

Cleaning & Vehicle Care
173
Cleaning & Vehicle CareWASHING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION: Read individual product warnings 
before using any cleaning or washing products.
CAUTION: Some high pressure cleaning 
systems are sufficiently powerful to penetrate 
door and window seals and damage rubbing 
strips and locking mechanisms. Never aim the 
water jet directly at heater air intakes, body and 
sunroof seals, or at any components that might 
easily be damaged.
If the vehicle is particularly dirty, use a hose to...

Cleaning & Vehicle Care
174
Engine compartment
The engine compartment must only be cleaned 
by steam cleaning.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a high pressure hose to 
clean the engine compartment - damage to the 
vehicles electronic systems may occur.
Steam cleaning
Before steam cleaning the engine 
compartment, cover the power steering 
reservoir to prevent contamination of fluid, and 
ensure the covers/seals protecting all the 
electrical components are in place. After steam 
cleaning carefully re-wax the...

Cleaning & Vehicle Care
175
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING
Read individual product warnings before 
using any cleaning or washing products.
Plastic/PVC materials
Clean plastic-faced or cloth covered surfaces 
with diluted upholstery cleaner and wipe with a 
clean cloth.
NOTE: DO NOT polish facia components - for 
safety, these should remain non-reflective.
Leather
Leather seats, steering wheel and trim features 
should be cleaned with warm water and a 
non-detergent soap. Dry and polish the leather 
with...

Identification Numbers
176
Identification NumbersCONTACTING YOUR RETAILER
When communicating with your retailer, always 
quote the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 
If your communication concerns the engine or 
gearbox, it may be necessary to quote these 
numbers as well.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS
1.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2.Engine Number
Stamped vertically into the right side of 
the cylinder block (when viewed from the 
front).
3.Gearbox Number
On a label attached to the upper...

Parts & Accessories
177
P arts  & Ac ce sso riesPARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your vehicle has been designed, built and 
tested to cope with a variety of off-road driving 
conditions, some of which can place the 
severest possible demands on control systems 
and components. As such, fitting replacement 
parts and accessories that have been developed 
and tested to the same stringent standards as 
the original components will safeguard the 
continued reliability, safety and performance of 
your vehicle.
To...

Parts & Accessories
178
Electrical equipment
WARNING
It is extremely hazardous to fit or replace 
parts or accessories whose installation 
requires the dismantling of or addition to 
either the electrical, fuel or SRS airbag 
systems as damage to the proper operation of 
these systems could result.
ALWAYS consult a Land Rover retailer before 
fitting any electrical accessory.
Fitting inferior quality parts or accessories may 
be dangerous and could invalidate the vehicle 
warranty.
It is recommended that...

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Emergency Information
Wheel Changing
TOOL KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  181
SPARE WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  182
JACKING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  183
CHANGING A WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  184
Emergency Starting
STARTING WITH A DISCHARGED BATTERY . . .  185
BATTERY SAFETY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  186
Towing the Vehicle
TOWING EYES . . . . . . . . . . . . ....