Land Rover Freelander Owners Handbook Lrl 18 02 50 501 Rover

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P arts  & Ac ce sso riesPARTS AND ACCESSORIES
WARNING
The fitting of non-approved parts and 
accessories, or the carrying out of 
non-approved alterations or conversions, 
may be dangerous and could affect the safety 
of the vehicle and occupants.
Land Rover will not accept any liability for 
death, personal injury, or damage to property 
which may occur as a direct result of fitment 
of a non-approved accessories, or the 
carrying out of non-approved conversions to 
Land Rover...

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SRS/Airbag
WARNING
The components the make up the SRS/Airbag 
are sensetive to electrical or physical 
interferance, either of which could easily 
damage the system causing inadvertent 
operation or a malfunction of the airbag 
module.
To prevent any SRS/Airbagmalfunction 
ALWAYS consult a Land Rover retailer before 
fitting any of the following:
•Electronic equipment such as a mobile 
phone, two-way radio, or in-car 
entertainment system.
•Accessories attached to the front of the...

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Emergency Information
Wheel Changing
TOOL KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  225
SPARE WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  226
LOCKING WHEEL NUTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  227
JACKING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  228
CHANGING A WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  230
Emergency Starting
STARTING WITH A DISCHARGED BATTERY . . .  231
Towing The Vehicle
TOWING EYES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Wheel Changing
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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 (see 
‘STOWAGE BOX’, page 154). 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...

Wheel Changing
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SPARE WHEEL
Removing the spare wheel
Vehicles fitted with a steel spare wheel
* are 
supplied with a cover which fits against the 
wheel, and is secured by wheel nuts.
NOTE: In some markets, vehicles fitted with 
alloy wheels have a locking wheel nut fitted to 
each wheel, including the spare (see ‘LOCKING 
WHEEL NUTS’, page 227).
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.
NOTE: Some spare...

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Refitting the spare wheel
Position the spare wheel on the carrier.
On vehicles fitted with steel wheels, fit the spare 
wheel cover. The cover has an aperture at the 
bottom to allow the tire pressure of the spare 
wheel to be checked without removing the 
cover.
NOTE: For this to be possible, the spare wheel 
must be placed on its mounting with the valve 
at the bottom.
Fit and tighten the nuts securing the spare 
wheel to the carrier.
LOCKING WHEEL NUTS
Vehicles fitted with alloy...

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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 lamps to 
alert other road users. 
Before changing a wheel, ensure the front 
wheels are in the straight ahead position, apply 
the Parking brake and select P (park). 
Turn off the ignition switch and remove the key. 
Observe the following precautions: 
•Jacking on a...

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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 centre 
of the jacking point.
WARNING
ONLY...

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CHANGING A WHEEL
WARNING
Avoid accidental contact with any underbody 
parts, especially hot exhaust components.
Removing
1.Remove the wheel nut cover*(vehicles 
with steel wheels) using the flat, 
wedge-shaped end of the wheel nut 
wrench.
2.Use the wheel nut wrench to slacken the 
wheel nuts half a turn anti-clockwise.
3.Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the 
vehicle until the tire is clear of the ground.
4.Remove the wheel nuts and place to one 
side to prevent them from being...