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Electrical System
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Electrical SystemELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery typeH6 sealed for life
Battery rating75 amp/hr
Voltage and polarity12 V, negative (-) earth 

Steering
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SteeringSTEERING GEOMETRY
Track:
- Front 60.4 in (1534 mm)
- Rear  60.8 in (1545 mm)
Turning circle38 ft 1.2 in (11.6 m)
Steering wheel turns lock to lock3.16
Wheel alignment:
- Front (toe out) -14 ± 15”
- Rear (toe in) 20 ± 15” 

Wheels & Tires
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Wheels & TiresWHEELS & TIRES
WARNING
•ALWAYS use the same make and type of radial-ply tires front and back. DO NOT use 
cross-ply tires, or interchange tires from front to back.
•For optimum performance and handling ALWAYS replace tires with the same make and type 
as those fitted from new at the factory. If these tires are not available, consult your Retailer 
for advice on Land Rover approved alternatives. Failure to do so may adversely affect vehicle 
handling.
•NEVER drive your...

Tire Pressures
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TIRE PRESSURES
NOTE: Where a 195/80 R15 tire on a steel rim is supplied for use as a temporary spare wheel, it 
should be inflated to the appropriate pressure shown in the above table. 
See ‘Temporary use spare wheel’, page 226.
NOTE: A range of wheels and tires is available for your Land Rover Freelander. Consult your Land 
Rover Retailer for a full description of all options. 
Please note that this handbook does NOT list accessory tires or accessory tire pressures.
Accessory wheels -...

Dimensions
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DimensionsDIMENSIONS - 3 & 5 DOOR
A Overall width (inc. mirrors) 6 ft 9.5 in (2071 mm)
B Overall height
†
- 3 door 5 ft 7.3in (1709 mm)
- 5 door 5 ft 6.9 in (1700 mm)
B Overall height
† (inc. roof bars and cross rails):
- 3 door 5 ft 10.9 in (1800 mm)
- 5 door 5 ft 11.7 in (1820 mm)
C Max. approach angle
†30.5°
D Max. breakover angle 156°
E Wheelbase  8 ft 4.7 in (2557 mm)
Ground clearance (minimum)
†7.3 in (186 mm)
Wading depth (maximum) 15.7 in (400 mm)
F Overall length (inc. 195/80...

Tow Bar Dimensions
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To w Ba r D ime nsion sTOW BAR DIMENSIONS
A Wheel centre to centre of towball 35.12 in (892 mm)
B Centre of inner attachment points to centre of towball 4.96 in (126 mm)
C Centre inner attachments to centre outer attachments 3.11 in (79 mm)
D Centre inner attachments to centre outer attachments 4.65 in (118 mm)
E Centre inner attachments to centre of towball 10.43 in (265 mm)
F Distance between centres of inner attachments 19.69 in (500 mm)
G Distance between centres of outer...

Vehicle Weights
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V ehic le  WeightsVEHICLE WEIGHTS
DEFINITIONS:
•Curb Weight: Minimum unladen vehicle weight, plus a full fuel tank.
•Gross Vehicle Weight: Maximum permissible weight of vehicle with driver, passengers, payload, 
equipment, and towing attachment (where applicable) load.
3-Door model
5-Door model Base
5-Door model SE
5-Door model HSE
NOTE: Axle weights are non additive; ie Maximum gross vehicle weight is not calculated by adding 
together maximum front and rear axle loads.The individual...

Towing Weights
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To wing We ig htsTOWING WEIGHTS
MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT. 
With vehicle loaded to gross vehicle weight (GVW).
2500 lb (1134 kg)
To increase stability when loading to the maximum trailer weight, it is recommended that trailer 
load distribution be adjusted to achieve the maximum tongue weight limit, see.
NOTE: When towing on-road, DO NOT exceed 60 mph (100 km/h)
GROSS TRAIN WEIGHT7041 lb (3194 kg)
MAX TONGUE WEIGHT250 lb (113 kg)
MAXIMUM ROOF RACK WEIGHT154 lb (70 kg)
NOTE: The weight of...

Index
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A
Accessories 221
Aerial 105
Air blower control 13, 91
Air conditioning 13, 91
maintenance 94
operation 94
Air distribution control 13, 91
Air recirculation control 13, 91
Air temperature control 13, 91
Air vents 93
Airbag SRS
cleaning 219
disposal 61
location 58
operation 59
precautions 58
servicing 61
warning light 60
Alarm 35
Alarm indicator light 38
Anti-freeze 194
Anti-lock braking (ABS) 132
Ashtray 100
Audible warnings 69
Lights on reminder 69
Audio equipment 105
Audio system 105...

Index
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D
Data 260
Defrosting 92
Demisting 92
Digital display 64
Dimensions 265
Dimmer - instrument illumination 65
Dipstick 187
Direction indicators
bulb replacement (front) 245
bulb replacement (rear) 248
operation 70
Distance recorder 64
Door handles (interior) 40
Door locking cut-off switch 41
Door mirrors 77
Door sill locking buttons 40
Drinks stowage 97, 98
Driver’s storage 97
Driving 111, 114, 125
E
Electronic traction control 134
Emergency starting 231
Emergency towing 234
Emission control...