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Maintenance
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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 
you must ensure that 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 Service Portfolio book. 
Most of this...

Maintenance
182
OWNER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine services referred to 
previously, a number of simple checks must be 
carried out more frequently. You can carry out 
these checks yourself and advice is given 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.
Any significant or...

Maintenance
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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 8 minutes. Keep 
clear of all fans while working in the engine 
compartment.
If you need to carry out maintenance, observe 
the following safety precautions at all times:
•Keep your hands and clothing away from 
drive belts and pulleys.
•If the vehicle...

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
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H ood  Ope ningHOOD OPENING
1.From inside the vehicle on the right hand 
side, pull the hood release handle (see 
illustration).
2.Lift the hood 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
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 it to drop for the 
last 12 inches...

Engine Compartment
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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
While working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under ‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’, 
page 183.
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Engine Oil
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E ngine  OilOIL LEVEL CHECK & TOP-UP
WARNING
Take care to avoid spilling engine oil onto a 
hot engine - a fire may result. Wipe up any 
spillage immediately.
The oil consumption of your engine is 
influenced by many factors: new engines reach 
the normal value only after approximately 
5000 km (3000 miles). Diesel engines 
consume slightly more oil than petrol engines. 
Under high loads your engine will also 
consume more oil.
Check the oil level at least every 400 km 
(250 miles) when...

Engine Oil
188
DRAIN & REFILL
Ensure that 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, possibly to the degree that 
daily changes are required. Consult your Land 
Rover retailer for guidance.
Used engine oil
WARNING
Prolonged contact with used engine oil can 
cause serious skin disorders,...

Engine Oil
189
Drain
With the engine warm (to assist oil drainage), 
and the vehicle parked on firm, level ground, 
remove the engine oil filler cap. Position a 
container of suitable size (at least 5.5 quarts 
(5.2 litres)) under the drain plug at the bottom 
of the sump.
Remove the drain plug and sealing washer. 
Allow the engine oil to drain into the container.
WARNING
Oil from the engine can be very hot. To avoid 
harmful burns take care when removing the 
drain plug.
Refill
Clean the oil drain plug...

Engine Oil
190
OIL FILTER RENEWAL
It is recommended that oil filter renewal takes 
place at the same time as draining and refilling 
the engine oil. Therefore, the underbelly panel 
will already be removed.
1.Clean the area around the oil filter head 
and place a suitable container beneath the 
engine.
2.Using a strap wrench, or similar tool, 
unscrew the filter anti-clockwise and 
discard it.
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses 
or soil with toxic chemicals such as used 
engine oil. Use...