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Battery
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Battery removal and replacement
WARNING
•ALWAYS remove the starter key before 
disconnecting the battery. Failure to do 
this may cause a failure of the airbag SRS.
•Do not reverse the polarity of the battery - 
the electrical system may be damaged if 
the battery leads are connected to the 
wrong terminals.
•Keep the battery upright at all times - 
damage will be caused if the battery is 
tilted more than 45 degrees.
•DO NOT run the engine with the battery 
disconnected, or disconnect the...

Battery
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Battery charging
As the battery ages, it may not retain its charge 
as effectively as when it was new. Vehicles that 
are used infrequently, or are used excessively 
for short journey motoring, or operation in cold 
climates, may need the battery to be charged 
regularly. 
Always check the battery condition indicator 
before charging.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery if the 
battery condition indicator is clear or light 
yellow.
DO NOT charge the battery if it is suspected of...

Battery
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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.
Audio System
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 security 
code...

Tires
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TiresCARING FOR YOUR TIRES
WARNING
DEFECTIVE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS. Do not 
drive if any tire is damaged, is excessively 
worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure.
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 causes of tire failure are:
•Bumping against curbs
•Driving over deep potholes in the road
•Driving with under or over-inflated tires
NOTE: If...

Tires
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Checking tire pressures
Recommended tire pressures
The following procedure should be used to 
check and adjust the tire pressures:
1.Remove the valve cap. 
2.Firmly attach a tire pressure gauge/inflator 
to the valve.
3.Read the tire pressure from the gauge. If 
required, add air to the tire.
4.If air is added to the tire, remove the gauge 
from the valve and reattach it before 
checking that the pressure is correct. 
Failure to remove and reattach the gauge 
from the valve could cause the...

Tires
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Valves
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly - they 
prevent dirt from entering the valve. Check the 
valve for leaks (listen for a tell-tale hissing) 
when you check the tire pressure.
Punctured tires
Your vehicle is fitted with tubeless tires, which 
may not leak if penetrated by a sharp object, 
provided the object remains in the tire. If you 
are aware of this occurring, reduce speed 
immediately and drive with caution until the 
spare wheel can be fitted. 
A puncture of this kind will...

Tires
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SNOW CHAINS
Snow chains are designed for use on hard 
surface roads in extreme conditions only, and 
are not recommended for off-road use. If it is 
necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle, 
ALWAYS observe the following:
•It is recommended that ONLY Land Rover 
approved chains are used - these are 
designed for your vehicle and will eliminate 
any risk of damage to other components. 
Approved snow chains are only available 
from a Land Rover Retailer.
•Always adhere to the snow chain...

Tires
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TIRE MARKINGS
P (1)
The P indicates the tire is for passenger 
vehicles.
Tire width (2)
This three-digit number gives the width in 
millimetres of the tire from sidewall edge to 
sidewall edge. In general, the larger the 
number, the wider the tire.
Aspect ratio (3)
This two-digit number, known as the aspect 
ratio, gives the tires ratio of height to width 
(this is also known as the tire profile). The lower 
the number, the shorter the tire’s sidewall. R (4)
The R stands for radial. Radial ply...

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Speed rating (7)
The speed rating denotes the speed at which a 
tire is designed to be driven for extended 
periods of time. The ratings range from 99 
miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These 
ratings are listed in the following table. 
NOTE: You may not find this information on all 
tires because it is not required by law.U.S DOT tire identification number (8)
This begins with the letters DOT and indicates 
that the tire meets all Federal standards. The 
next two numbers or letters are the...

Tires
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Traction letter (12)
This letter indicates a tires ability to stop on 
wet pavement. A higher graded tire should 
allow you to stop your vehicle on wet roads in a 
shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. 
Traction is graded from highest to lowest as AA, 
A, B, and C. For more information, refer to 
‘Traction’, page 212.
Maximum load rating (13)
This number indicates the maximum load in 
kilograms and pounds that can be carried by 
the tire.
Temperature letter (14)
This letter indicates...