Land Rover L319 Handbook Enx Mawdsley

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Maintenance
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MaintenanceROUTINE 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, oil services, inspections and 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...

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 b e e n  e s t a b l i s h e d  t o  
ensure that your vehicle complies with...

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Maintenance
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DRIVING IN ARDUOUS CONDITIONS
When a vehicle is operated in extremely 
arduous conditions, more frequent attention 
must be paid to servicing requirements.
For example: If your vehicle experiences deep 
wading conditions, even DAILY servicing could 
be necessary to ensure the continued safe and 
reliable operation of the vehicle.
Arduous driving conditions include:
xDriving in dusty and/or sandy conditions.
xDriving on rough and/or muddy roads 
and/or wading.
xDriving in extremely hot...

Maintenance
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Fuel system
WARNING:
Under no circumstances should any part of 
the fuel system be dismantled or replaced by 
anyone other than a suitably qualified vehicle 
technician. Failure to comply with this 
instruction, may result in fuel spillage with a 
consequent serious risk of fire.
xDO NOT work beneath the vehicle with 
the wheel changing jack as the only 
means of support.
xEnsure sparks and naked lights are kept 
away from the engine compartment.
xWear protective clothing, including,...

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Bonnet Opening
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Bonnet OpeningBONNET OPENING
1.From inside the vehicle on the left-hand 
side, pull the bonnet release handle (see 
upper inset).
2.Lift the bonnet safety catch lever located 
below the centre point of the words LAND 
ROVER (lower inset). While holding the 
lever raise the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
WARNING:
DO NOT drive with the bonnet retained by the 
safety catch alone.
Lower the bonnet until the safety catch 
engages, then using both hands, press the 
bonnet down until the...

Under-bonnet Covers
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Under-bonnet CoversUNDER-BONNET COVERS
Removal
Press the two forward tabs and lift the front 
edge of the cover. Once the front edge of the 
cover is free, slide the cover towards the front 
of the vehicle.
Fitting
Caution: Ensure that no pipes, cables, or 
other items have been trapped between the 
cover and casing.
Slide the rear edge of the cover under the 
rubber trim fitted to the scuttle panel. Once the 
front edge of the cover is aligned with the front 
edge of the...

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Engine Compartment
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Engine CompartmentV8 PETROL ENGINE
1.Engine oil filler cap.
2.Engine oil dipstick.
3.Brake fluid reservoir.
4.Power steering reservoir.
5.Cooling system reservoir.
6.Washer reservoir.
WARNING:
While working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under SAFETY IN THE GARAGE, 209.
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Engine Compartment
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V6 PETROL ENGINE
1.Engine oil filler cap.
2.Engine oil dipstick.
3.Brake fluid reservoir.
4.Power steering reservoir.
5.Cooling system reservoir.
6.Washer reservoir.
WARNING:
While working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under SAFETY IN THE GARAGE, 209.
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Engine Compartment
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V6 DIESEL ENGINE
1.Engine oil filler cap.
2.Engine oil dipstick.
3.Brake fluid reservoir.
4.Power steering reservoir.
5.Cooling system reservoir.
6.Washer reservoir.
WARNING:
While working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under SAFETY IN THE GARAGE, 209
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Engine Oil
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Engine OilCHECK AND TOP-UP
The oil consumption of your engine is 
influenced by many factors. Diesel engines 
consume slightly more oil than petrol engines. 
Under high loads your engine will also 
consume more oil.
Check the oil level weekly, when the engine is 
COLD and with the vehicle resting on level 
ground.
Note: If it is necessary to check the oil level 
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine 
and let the vehicle stand for five minutes to 
allow the oil to drain back into...