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

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Emergency Information
Wh eel C han gingTOOL KIT
The tool kit is contained in a toolbox located in 
the rear loadspace stowage box. To remove the 
toolbox from the stowage box, unscrew the 
restraining clamp.
To open the toolbox, lift the two catches.
NOTE: When not in use, the tools should always 
be returned to the toolbox, and the toolbox 
should be securely clamped in the stowage box.
Only tighten the restraining clamp to ‘finger’ 
tightness, when making the toolbox secure.
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the tools or toolbox loose 
in the vehicle. In the event of a collision they 
could become dangerous projectiles and 
cause serious personal injury.Tools
The tool kit contains the jack, wheel chock, and 
wheel wrench. 
The wheel chock is designed to fold flat and 
must be assembled, as shown in the 
illustration, before use.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the wheel chocks when jacking 
the vehicle.
Care of the jack
Examine the jack occasionally and clean and 
grease the moving parts.
Always close the jack and return the jack to the 
toolbox when not in use.
WARNING
After wheel changing, always secure tools, 
chocks, jack and spare wheel in their correct 
storage positions. Such objects if not properly 
stowed can become flying missiles in a crash 
or rollover, potentially causing injury or 
death.
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SPARE WHEEL
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.
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.Refitting the spare wheel
Position the spare wheel on the carrier, then fit 
and tighten the nuts securing the spare wheel to 
the carrier.
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JACKING
If possible, choose a safe place to stop away 
from the main thoroughfare. Always ask your 
passengers to get out of the vehicle and wait in 
a safe area away from other traffic.
NOTE: Switch on the hazard warning lights to 
alert other road users. 
Before changing a wheel, ensure the front 
wheels are in the straight ahead position, apply 
the handbrake and select ‘P’ (Park). 
WARNING
ALWAYS use the wheel chocks when jacking 
the vehicle.
Turn off the starter switch and remove the key. 
Observe the following precautions: 
•Ensure the jack is positioned on firm, level 
ground; NEVER on soft ground, or over 
metal gratings or manhole covers. DO NOT 
place additional material between the jack 
and the ground, this may jeopardise the 
safety of the jacking operation.
•Jacking on a slope is NOT recommended, 
but if it is unavoidable, chock the wheel 
diagonally opposite the one to be removed 
on the downhill side, using the chock 
provided in the tool kit.
•NEVER jack the vehicle with passengers 
inside or with a caravan or trailer 
connected!
WARNING
NEVER work beneath the vehicle with the jack 
as the only means of support. The jack is 
designed for wheel changing only!Positioning the jack
Use the flat, wedge-shaped end of the wheel nut 
wrench to lever off the appropriate jacking point 
cover (1).
Position the jack with the base directly under 
the jacking point (2) nearest the wheel to be 
removed and with the handle dropping 
vertically towards the ground (3). Ensure the 
jack is positioned on firm, level ground.
Turn the jack screw clockwise to raise the jack 
until the jack head fits snugly around the center 
of the jacking point.
NOTE: ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack 
location points described, or damage to the 
vehicle could occur. Under no circumstances 
should any part of the undertray assembly be 
used as a jacking point.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
WARNING
Avoid accidental contact with any underbody 
parts, especially hot exhaust components.
Removing
1.Use the wheel nut wrench to slacken the 
wheel nuts half a turn anti-clockwise.
2.Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the 
vehicle until the tire is clear of the ground.
3.Remove the wheel nuts and place to one 
side to prevent them from being lost.
4.Remove the road wheel. 
NOTE: Avoid placing wheels face down on the 
ground. This may scratch the alloy surface.
Refitting
1.Before fitting a wheel, ensure that the 
mating faces of the hub and wheel are 
clean and free from rust or anti-seize 
compound - any accumulation of dirt or 
rust could cause the wheel nuts to become 
loose and result in an accident. Use an 
approved anti-seize compound to treat the 
wheel mounting spigot. This will minimise 
the tendency for adhesion between wheel 
and spigot. If this is not practicable at the 
time of the wheel change, refit the spare 
wheel for the time being, but remove and 
treat the wheel at the earliest opportunity. 
Esure that no compound comes into 
contact with brake components or the flat 
mounting surfaces of the wheel.
2.Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the 
wheel nuts (domed side towards the 
wheel) until the wheel is firmly seated 
against the hub. 
3.Ensure that the space under and around 
the vehicle is free from obstructions, then 
lower the vehicle and remove the jack.4.Fully tighten the wheel nuts in an 
alternating pattern until all are tightened. 
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN by using foot 
pressure or extension bars on the wheel 
nut wrench, as this could overstress the 
wheel studs.
5.Refit the jacking point cover.
6.Fit the replaced wheel to the spare wheel 
carrier (see ‘Refitting the spare wheel’, 
page 182).
7.Return the tools to the toolbox and secure 
the toolbox to its bracket in the lockable 
stowage box in the rear loadspace.
WARNING
Always check the tire pressure after changing 
a wheel, and have the tightness of the wheel 
nuts checked by a retailer as soon as 
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Emergency StartingSTARTING WITH A DISCHARGED 
BATTERY
A.Disabled vehicle
B.Donor vehicle
C.Engine earth point
Using booster cables (jump leads) from a 
donor battery, or a battery fitted to a donor 
vehicle, is the only approved method of starting 
a vehicle with a discharged battery. Push or tow 
starting is NOT possible!
If the battery is completely discharged (battery 
condition indicator shows CLEAR), it may not 
be possible to start the engine using booster 
cables. In this case, a replacement battery must 
be fitted.WARNING
Before using booster cables, ensure that you 
are familiar with the information shown under 
‘BATTERY SAFETY’, page 186.
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Always adopt the following procedure:
If a donor vehicle is to be used, both vehicles 
should be parked with their battery locations 
adjacent to each other. Ensure that the two 
vehicles do not touch.
Apply the parking brakes and ensure that the 
transmission of both vehicles is set in neutral 
(‘P’ or Park for vehicles with automatic 
transmission).
Turn off the starter switch and ALL electrical 
equipment of BOTH vehicles.
Connect the RED booster cable between the 
positive (+) terminal of the donor battery and 
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged 
battery.
Connect the BLACK booster cable from the 
negative (-) terminal of the donor battery to a 
good earth point (eg. an engine mounting or 
other unpainted surface) at least 0.5 m from the 
battery and well away from fuel and brake lines 
on the disabled vehicle (refer to inset ‘C’ on the 
previous page). 
WARNING
For safety reasons:
•DO NOT connect a booster cable to the 
negative (-) terminal of the discharged 
battery! If in doubt, seek qualified 
assistance.
•ENSURE that each connection is securely 
made and that there is no risk of the clips 
accidentally slipping or being pulled from 
the battery terminals - this could cause 
sparking, which could lead to fire or 
explosion.
Check that the cables are clear of any moving 
parts of both engines, then start the engine of 
the donor vehicle and allow it to idle for a few 
minutes. Now start the vehicle with the 
discharged battery (DO NOT crank the engine 
for more than 15 seconds).Once both engines are running normally, allow 
them to idle for two minutes before switching 
off the engine of the donor vehicle. DO NOT 
switch on any electrical circuits on the 
previously disabled vehicle until AFTER the 
booster cables have been removed.
Disconnect the booster cables in an EXACT 
reversal of the procedure used to connect them, 
ie: disconnect the BLACK cable from the earth 
point on the disabled vehicle FIRST.
BATTERY SAFETY
WARNING
•Always wear appropriate eye protection 
when working with batteries.
•During normal use, batteries emit 
explosive hydrogen gas sufficient to cause 
severe explosions capable of causing 
serious injury - keep sparks and naked 
lights away from the engine compartment.
•DO NOT attempt to start the vehicle if the 
battery is suspected of being frozen.
•Make sure BOTH batteries are of the same 
voltage (12 volts), and that the booster 
cables have insulated clamps and are 
approved for use with 12 volt batteries.
•DO NOT disconnect the discharged 
battery.
•DO NOT connect positive (+) terminals to 
negative (-) terminals, and ensure booster 
cables are kept away from any moving 
parts in the engine compartment.
•Take care when working near rotating 
parts of the engine.
•ENSURE that each connection is securely 
made and that there is no risk of the clips 
accidentally slipping or being pulled from 
the battery terminals - this could cause 
sparking, which could lead to fire or 
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							Towing the Vehicle
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T owing  th e V ehicleTOWING EYES
WARNING
The towing eyes at the front and rear of the 
vehicle are designed for vehicle recovery 
purposes only and must NOT be used to tow a 
trailer or caravan. Excessive force should not 
be used when being recovered, or when 
recovering other vehicles using the towing 
eyes.
Front
A single towing eye, set in the front spoiler is 
provided for use ONLY when the vehicle is to be 
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
DO NOT use the front lashing ring for towing 
purposes.Rear
A single towing eye is provided at the rear of the 
vehicle for use ONLY when towing another 
vehicle.
TOWING FOR RECOVERY
Most vehicle recovery specialists will load your 
vehicle onto a trailer. However, if it is necessary 
to recover the vehicle by towing with all four 
wheels on the ground, observe the following 
procedure:
CAUTION: To avoid serious damage to the 
transmission, towing distance must be limited 
to a maximum of 50 miles. 
1.Secure the towing attachment from the 
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of 
the vehicle to be recovered.
2.With the parking brake applied and gear 
selector position ‘P’ (Park) selected, insert 
the key and turn the starter switch to 
position ‘I’ to unlock the steering.
3.Place the gear selector lever in ‘N’ 
(Neutral).
4.If it is necessary for the brake lights, 
wipers and direction indicators to be 
operated, turn the starter switch to 
position ‘II’.
5.Release the parking brake.
NOTE: If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it 
is not considered safe to turn the starter switch, 
the battery should first be disconnected.
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WARNING
DO NOT allow the vehicle to be towed further 
than 50 miles (80 km) and restrict towing 
speed to 30 mph (50 km/h).
CAUTION: DO NOT tow the vehicle unless the 
starter switch is turned to position ‘I’ or ‘II’ (to 
unlock the steering).
CAUTION: DO NOT turn the starter switch to 
position ‘0’, or attempt to remove the key, while 
the vehicle is in motion.
Suspended tow
If it is necessary to tow your vehicle on two 
wheels (ie: suspended from a recovery vehicle), 
it is essential that the propeller shaft connected 
to the axle that is to remain on the ground is 
disconnected by qualified personnel, prior to 
being towed.
CAUTION: If the rear axle is to be raised, the 
steering wheel and/or linkage MUST be secured 
in a straight ahead position, but the steering 
lock MUST NOT be used for this purpose. The 
vehicle can then be attached to the towing 
truck.
LONG DISTANCE/MOTORHOME TOWING
CAUTION: Your Freelander is not suitable for 
long-distance towing. Towing the vehicle on 
four wheels for distances exceeding 50 miles, 
will seriously damage the transmission.
TRANSPORTER OR TRAILER LASHING
Lashing rings are fixed to the underside of the 
vehicle, where shown in the illustration.
Under no circumstances should the vehicle be 
towed or recovered by lashing to the rear 
subframes. Serious damage to the subframe 
and body may occur.
WARNING
The lashing rings are for lashing only and 
must NOT be used for towing.
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FusesFUSES
Fuses are simple circuit devices which protect 
electrical equipment against the effects of 
excess current. A ‘blown’ fuse is indicated when 
the electrical equipment it protects becomes 
inoperative.
Fuse colors
Fuses are color coded to help identify their 
amperage, as follows:
MAIN FUSE BOX
The main fusebox is located behind the drivers 
storage area. To access the fuses, open the 
storage area, depress the two catches arrowed 
in the illustration and remove the fuse box 
cover.
NOTE: A label in the fuse box cover shows the 
circuits protected, fuse values and locations. 
They are also listed later in this section. VIOLET 3 amp
TAN 5  amp
BROWN 7.5 amp
RED 10 amp
BLUE 15 amp
YELLOW 20 amp
WHITE 25 amp
GREEN 30 amp
ORANGE 40 amp
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