Land Rover Freelander 2003my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Nas Rover
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On-Road Driving 141 On-Road Driving O n- Road Dr iv in gINSTRUMENTS AND WARNING LIGHTS Before driving it is important to fully understand the function of the instruments and warning lights. NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular importance, illumination indicating that a fault exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop the vehicle and seek qualified assistance before continuing. POWER ASSISTED STEERING The hydraulic power-assisted steering is progressively geared; when steering straight ahead gearing is relatively low, but becomes progressively higher as the steering wheel is turned. NOTE: Power assistance is dependent on the engine running. If the engine is not running, a much greater effort will be required to steer the vehicle. WARMING UP In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable to drive the vehicle straight away, remembering that harsh acceleration or labouring the engine before the normal operating temperature has been reached can damage the engine. When the engine is cold, engine idle speeds will be faster than normal. Under these circumstances, use the foot brake to control the vehicle until the engine is warm and running at normal speed, and be aware of the need to take additional care when manoeuvring the vehicle. VEHICLE HEIGHT CAUTION: The overall height of your vehicle exceeds that of ordinary passenger cars. Always be aware of the height of your vehicle and check the available headroom before driving through low entrances. This is particularly important if the vehicle is fitted with a roof rack or if a sunroof is open.
On-Road Driving 142 DRIVING PRECAUTIONS WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-over rate than other types of vehicles. Since these vehicles are designed to be operated off-road, these vehicles have a higher ground clearance and hence a higher center of gravity. Such a feature has been associated with an increased risk of vehicle roll-over. An advantage associated with higher ground clearance vehicles is a better view of the road, allowing the driver to anticipate problems. Another factor shown to significantly increase roll-over risk is unauthorized vehicle modifications such as fitting incorrect specification tires (see ‘WHEELS & TIRES’, page 208), oversize tires, body lifting, incorrect springs/dampers, incorrect vehicle loading/trailer towing. However, on-road crash data also indicates that driver behaviour is a greater factor than a high center of gravity in determining a vehicles overall roll-over rate. The single most effective driver behaviour that can reduce the risk of injury or death in all crashes including roll-over, is to ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT and to properly restrain all child passengers in an appropriate child safety seat. In a roll-over crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Other measures that can reduce the risk of injury and death from vehicle crashes and roll-over are: •Limit speed. Posted speed limits should never be exceeded, and you should always drive below these limits whenever traffic, weather, road or other conditions dictate. Always use your common sense and good judgement. •Take curves at reasonable speeds avoiding unnecessary braking. •Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Avoid risk taking behaviour such as following too close, rapid lane changing or abrupt maneuvers. •Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. •Avoid distractions such as cellular phone calling, reading, eating, drinking or reaching for items on the floor. •Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and flash your turn signal lights. •Always leave room for unexpected events such as sudden braking. •Never operate your vehicle when you have consumed alcohol, are sleepy or fatigued or have taken any medications that affect judgement, reflexes or alertness. •Many vehicle rollovers occur when a driver attempts to bring a vehicle back onto the road after some or all of the wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, especially when the shoulder is unpaved. If you find yourself in such a situation, do not initiate any sharp or abrupt steering and/or braking maneuvers to re-enter the roadway. Instead, let the vehicle slow down as much as is safely possible before attempting to re-enter the roadway and keep your wheels as straight as possible while re-entering the roadway.
On-Road Driving 143 FUEL ECONOMY Fuel consumption is influenced by two major factors: •How your vehicle is maintained. •How you drive your vehicle. To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential that your vehicle is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers service schedule. Items such as the condition of the air cleaner element, tire pressures and wheel alignment will have a significant effect on fuel consumption. But, above all, the way in which you drive is most important. The following hints may help you to obtain better value from your motoring: •Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop journeys. •Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and smoothly from rest. •Do not drive in the lower gears for longer than necessary. •Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and heavy braking. •Anticipate obstructions and adjust your speed accordingly well in advance. •When stationary in traffic, select neutral to improve fuel economy and air conditioning performance. BREAKDOWN SAFETY 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, preferably onto the shoulder as far as possible. If a 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 a flashing amber light at an appropriate distance from the vehicle to warn other traffic of the breakdown, (note the legal requirements of some countries). •Consider evacuating passengers through the doors facing away from traffic, to a safe area away from the vehicle, as a precaution in case your Freelander is accidentally struck by another vehicle.
145 Owner Maintenance Maintenance ROUTINE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 OWNER MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 SAFETY IN THE GARAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 EMISSION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 ROAD TESTING DYNAMOMETERS (‘rolling roads’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Hood Opening OPENING THE HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Engine Compartment 2.5 GASOLINE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Engine Oil ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 DRAIN & REFILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Air Cleaner AIR CLEANER ELEMENT RENEWAL . . . . . . . . . 156 Spark Plugs SPARK PLUG REMOVE & REFIT . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Cooling System COOLANT CHECK & TOP-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 ANTI-FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Brakes BRAKE FLUID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Power Steering POWER STEERING FLUID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Washers WINDSHIELD WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Wiper Blades WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Battery BATTERY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 BATTERY MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 THE EFFECTS OF BATTERY DISCONNECTION . . 168 Tires CARING FOR YOUR TIRES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING . . . . . . . . . 171 SNOW CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
146 Cleaning & Vehicle Care WASHING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 CLEANING THE INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Identification Numbers CONTACTING YOUR RETAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . 176 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . 176 Parts & Accessories PARTS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Maintenance 147 Owner Maintenance Ma inte na nceROUTINE MAINTENANCE Regular systematic maintenance is the key to ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of your vehicle. Maintenance is the owners responsibility and it is essential that all routine services, as well as the owner maintenance operations, brake fluid and coolant changes, are carried out when required and according to the manufacturers recommendations. The routine maintenance requirements for your vehicle are shown in the separate Passport to Service book. Most of the necessary workshop maintenance requires specialised knowledge and equipment, and should preferably be entrusted to a Land Rover retailer. Passport to Service The Passport to Service book includes a Service Record section, which enables a record to be kept of all services that are carried out on the vehicle. This section of the book also provides a facility for the retailer to record brake fluid and camshaft drive belt changes, as well as the fitting of replacement airbag modules. Ensure your retailer signs and stamps the book after each service.Brake fluid and coolant replacement The brake fluid and engine coolant (anti-freeze and water solution) needs to be replaced every 36,000 miles (60,000 km) or 36 months, whichever is the sooner. Your retailer will replace the brake fluid and coolant at the scheduled services.
Maintenance 148 OWNER MAINTENANCE In addition to the routine services which should be carried out by your Land Rover retailer at the intervals shown in the Passport to Service, a number of simple checks (listed below) must be carried out by the owner or driver on a regular basis. These are fully described on the pages that follow. WARNING If brake pedal travel is unusually long or if there is any significant loss of brake fluid, contact your retailer immediately. Driving under such conditions could result in extended stopping distances or complete brake failure. Daily checks •Operation of inertia reel seat belts. •Operation of parking brake and foot brake. •Operation of lights, horn, direction indicators, wipers, washers and warning lights. •Look for fluid deposits underneath the vehicle that might indicate a leak. Weekly checks (or at least every 250 miles/400 km) •Engine oil level. NOTE: The engine oil level should be checked more frequently if the vehicle is driven for prolonged periods at high speeds. •Windshield washer fluid level. •Brake fluid level. •Power steering fluid level. •Tire pressures and condition. •Operate the air conditioning.Driving in arduous conditions IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special operation conditions When a vehicle is operated in extremely arduous conditions, more frequent attention must be paid to servicing requirements. For example: if your vehicle experiences deep wading conditions, even DAILY servicing could be necessary to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the vehicle. Arduous driving conditions include: •Repeated short distance driving (e.g. up to 6 miles (10 km), stop-start driving or idling for long periods. •Driving in dusty and/or sandy conditions. •Driving on rough and/or muddy roads and/or wading. •Driving in extremely hot conditions. •Towing a trailer or driving in mountainous conditions. Contact a Land Rover retailer for advice.
Maintenance 149 SAFETY IN THE GARAGE WARNING Cooling fans may continue to operate after the engine is switched off. When the engine is hot, the cooling fans may also COMMENCE operating after the engine is switched off and continue operating for up to 10 minutes. To avoid injury, keep clear of all fans and remove any loose clothing while working in the engine compartment. Whenever you need to carry out maintenance on your vehicle, observe the following safety precautions at all times: •Keep your hands, hair, tools and clothing away from drive belts and pulleys. •If the vehicle has been driven recently, DO NOT TOUCH exhaust and cooling system components until the engine has cooled. •DO NOT TOUCH electrical leads or components while the engine is running, or with the starter switch turned on. •NEVER leave the engine running in an unventilated area - exhaust gases are poisonous and extremely dangerous. •DO NOT work beneath the vehicle with the wheel changing jack as the only means of support. •Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept away from the engine compartment. •Wear protective clothing, including, where practicable, gloves made from an impervious material. •Remove metal wrist bands and jewellery before working in the engine compartment. •DO NOT allow tools or metal parts of the vehicle to make contact with the battery leads or terminals. WARNING Under no circumstances should any part of the fuel system be dismantled or replaced by anyone other than a suitably qualified motor vehicle technician. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in fuel spillage with a consequent serious risk of fire. Poisonous fluids Fluids used in motor vehicles are poisonous and should not be consumed or brought into contact with open wounds. These include battery acid, anti-freeze, brake and power steering fluid, petrol, engine oil and windscreen washer additives. For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey all instructions printed on labels and containers. Used engine oil Prolonged contact with engine oil may cause serious skin disorders, including dermatitis and cancer of the skin. ALWAYS wash thoroughly after contact. It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or soil with toxic chemicals such as used engine oil. Use authorised waste disposal sites to dispose of used oil and toxic chemicals.