Land Rover L319 Handbook Enx Mawdsley

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Cooling System
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Cooling SystemENGINE COOLANT
WARNING:
NEVER remove the filler cap when the engine 
is hot - escaping steam or scalding water 
could cause serious personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the 
pressure to escape before removing 
completely.
Avoid spilling antifreeze onto a hot engine - a 
fire may result.
Caution: NEVER run the engine without 
coolant.
Antifreeze will damage painted surfaces; 
soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth 
immediately and wash the area...

Cooling System
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ANTIFREEZE
WARNING:
Antifreeze is poisonous and can be fatal if 
swallowed - keep containers sealed and out 
of the reach of children. If accidental 
consumption is suspected, seek medical 
attention immediately.
If the fluid comes into contact with the skin or 
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Antifreeze contains important corrosion 
inhibitors. The antifreeze content of the coolant 
must be maintained at 50% ± 5% all year round 
(not just in cold conditions). To ensure...

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Brakes
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BrakesBRAKE FLUID
WARNING:
Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep containers 
sealed and out of the reach of children. If 
accidental consumption of f l u i d  i s  s u s p e c t e d ,  
seek medical attention immediately.
If the fluid comes into contact with the skin or 
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Take care not to spill the fluid onto a hot 
engine - a fire may result.
DO NOT drive the vehicle with the fluid level 
below the MIN mark.
Caution: Brake fluid will damage painted...

Power Steering
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Power SteeringPOWER STEERING FLUID
WARNING:
Power steering fluid is highly toxic - keep 
containers sealed and out of reach of 
children. If accidental consumption of fluid is 
suspected, seek medical attention 
immediately.
If the fluid comes into contact with the skin or 
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Do not spill the fluid onto a hot engine - a fire 
may result.
Caution: Power steering fluid will damage 
painted surfaces: Soak up any spillage with 
an absorbent...

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Washers
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WashersWINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP
WARNING:
Some windscreen wash products are 
inflammable, particularly if high or undiluted 
concentrations are exposed to sparking. DO 
NOT allow windscreen wash to come into 
contact with naked flames or sources of 
ignition.
The windscreen washer reservoir supplies both 
front and rear screen washer jets and 
headlamp washer jets.
Check the reservoir level at least every week 
and top-up with windscreen washer fluid. 
Operate the washer switches...

Washers
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WASHER JETS
The windscreen washer jets are set during 
manufacture and should not need adjusting. 
However, if adjustment is ever necessary, 
insert a needle into the jet orifice and lever 
gently to position each jet, so that the spray is 
directed towards the centre of the windscreen.
Front
Rear
Should any jet become obstructed, insert a 
needle or thin strand of wire into the orifice to 
clear the blockage.
H5669L
H5671G 

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Wiper Blades
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Wiper BladesWIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
Only fit replacement wiper blades that are 
identical to the original specification.
Front
Lift the wiper arm away from the screen and 
pivot the blade assembly away from the arm. 
Press the tab (arrowed in inset), to release the 
blade assembly and slide the assembly off the 
end of the wiper arm. Carefully replace the arm 
to its stowed position.
To replace, position the wiper arm into the 
aperture in the middle of the blade assembly 
and push...

Battery
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BatteryBATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery is designed to b e  m a i n t enance free, 
so topping-up is unnecessary.
Disconnecting the battery
If the vehicle is already locked and alarmed, 
you will first have to unlock and disarm it using 
the remote control. See 
LOCKING/UNLOCKING, 39.
Note: If the battery is flat and the vehicle is 
locked and alarmed, you will first have to 
unlock the left-hand front door using the 
starter key.
Insert the starter key and turn it to position II.
Engage the...

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Battery
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Note: If the battery was disconnected while it 
had an insufficient charge to disarm the alarm, 
the alarm could sound on reconnection. 
Operating the remote control or inserting the 
key into the starter switch will disarm the 
alarm.
Insert the starter key and turn to position II.
Operate the Electric Park Brake (EPB) to 
extinguish the amber warning lamp.
Effects of battery disconnection
Following disconnection and subsequent 
reconnection of the vehicle battery, a number 
of the vehicle...

Battery
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Battery charging
WARNING:
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain 
corrosive acid and produce levels of electric 
current sufficient to cause serious injury.
While charging, shield your eyes or avoid 
leaning over the battery and keep the area 
around the top of the battery well ventilated.
Do not allow naked lights near the battery 
(batteries generate inflammable hydrogen 
during and after charging).
While charging, always heed the following 
precautions:
xBefore charging, disconnect...