Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover
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261 Brakes R Brakes BRAKE FLUID WARNING Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep containers sealed and out of the 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. 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 surfaces; soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water. The fluid level may fall slightly during normal use as a result of brake pad wear but should not be allowed to fall below the ’MIN’ mark. Any substantial drop in fluid indicates a leak in the system, in which case the vehicle must NOT be driven and you should contact your Land Rover Retailer. WARNING Contact your Land Rover Retailer immediately if brake pedal travel is unusually long or if there is any appreciable drop in brake fluid level. With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level at least every week (more frequently in high mileage or arduous operating conditions). Check the level visually through the side of the transparent reservoir without removing the filler cap.Top-up Wipe the filler cap clean before removing to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir. Disconnect the electrical lead. Unscrew the cap (1/8 turn) and top-up the reservoir to the ’MAX’ mark using a specified brake fluid, see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS, 331. Use only new fluid from an airtight container (old fluid from opened containers or fluid previously bled from the system will have absorbed moisture, which will adversely affect performance, and must NOT be used). DO NOT OVERFILL. Replace the cap and reconnect the electrical lead, ensuring that the lead points to the center-line of the vehicle. Brake fluid must be completely renewed every two years regardless of distance travelled. H5666G
Power Steering 262 L Power Steering POWER 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 cloth immediately and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water. Any large or sudden drop in the fluid level must be investigated by a qualified Land Rover Retailer. If it can be established that fluid loss is slow, then the reservoir may be topped-up to the upper level mark to enable the vehicle to be driven to the nearest qualified Land Rover Retailer for examination. If the fluid level has dropped below the lower level mark, top-up the reservoir before starting the engine, or damage to the steering pump could result. Check and Top-up Check and top-up the fluid level ONLY with the engine switched off and the system cold, and ensure that the steering wheel is not turned after stopping the engine.The level of fluid can be seen through the translucent body of the reservoir which has two marks on it to indicate maximum and minimum levels. If necessary, add fluid to the reservoir until the level is between the upper and the lower marks. DO NOT fill above the upper mark. See LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS, 331. Caution: The engine must NOT be started if the fluid level has dropped below the lower mark - severe damage to the steering pump could result. H5667G
263 Washers R Washers WINDSHIELD WASHER TOP-UP The windshield 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 windshield washer fluid. Operate the washer switches periodically to check that the nozzles are clear and properly directed. Note: Ensure an approved windshield washer solvent is used in the windshield washer reservoir to prevent freezing. WARNING Some windshield wash products are inflammable, particularly if high or undiluted concentrations are exposed to sparking. DO NOT allow windshield wash to come into contact with open flames or sources of ignition.DO NOT use an antifreeze or vinegar/water solution in the washer reservoir - antifreeze will damage painted surfaces, while vinegar can damage the windshield washer pump. Body panels may suffer discoloration as a result of windshield wash spillage. Take care to avoid spillage, particularly if an undiluted or high concentration is being used. If spillage occurs, wash the affected area immediately with water. WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40o F, use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. In cold weather, failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Note: State and local regulations may restrict the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are commonly used as antifreeze agents in washer fluid. A washer fluid with limited VOC content should be used only if it provides adequate freeze resistance for all regions and climates in which the vehicle will be operated.H5668G
Washers 264 L WASHER JETS Front The windshield 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 center of the windshield. Should any jet become obstructed, insert a needle or thin strand of wire into the orifice to clear the blockage.Rear Headlamp * The spray jets are set during manufacture and should not need to be adjusted. H5669L H5671G
265 Wiper Blades R Wiper Blades WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT FrontLift the wiper arm away from the windshield 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 firmly into position until the blade clips into place. H5672L
Wiper Blades 266 L RearLift the wiper away from the rear window. 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 in its stowed position. To replace, position the blade assembly onto the inside of the wiper arm and push firmly into position until the blade clips into place. Only fit replacement wiper blades that are identical to the original specification. Grease, silicone and gasoline-based products impair the blades wiping capability. Wash the wiper blades in warm soapy water and periodically check their condition. If signs of hardness or cracking in the rubber are found, or if the wipers leave streaks or unwiped areas on the windshield during use, then the wiper blades should be replaced. Clean the windshield regularly with an approved glass cleaner and ensure the screen is thoroughly cleaned before fitting replacement wiper blades. H5674G
267 Battery R Battery BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery is designed to be maintenance free, so topping-up is unnecessary. Disconnecting the battery Note: If the battery is flat and the vehicle is locked and alarmed, you will first have to unlock the left-side front door using the starter key, (see Emergency locking/unlocking, 44). Insert the starter key and turn it to position ’ll’. Engage the Electric Park Brake (EPB), (see PARKBRAKE, 195), or fit wheel chocks, (see Using wheel chocks, 295). Remove the starter key. If the vehicle is already locked and alarmed, you will first have to unlock and disarm it using the remote handset, (see LOCKING/UNLOCKING, 42).Wait two minutes for the engine management system to power down. Open the hood, see HOOD OPENING, 254. Disconnect ONLY the negative (-) terminal of the battery. WARNING Batteries contain acid, which is both corrosive and poisonous. If spillage occurs: •On clothing or the skin - remove any contaminated clothing immediately, flush the skin with large amounts of water, and seek medical attention urgently. •In the eyes - flush with clean water immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention urgently. Always wear eye protection when working around batteries. Swallowing battery acid can be fatal unless IMMEDIATE action is taken - seek medical attention urgently. During normal operation batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas - ensure sparks and naked lights are kept away from the engine compartment. For your safety, remove all metal wrist bands and jewellery before working in the engine compartment and NEVER allow the battery terminals or vehicle leads to make contact with tools or metal parts of the vehicle. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain harmful lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. 0 1 32L7MTA BAC 0011311205 H5896L
Battery 268 L Reconnecting the battery Ensure that everything requiring power from the battery - lights, audio, etc. - is switched off. Reconnect the battery leads. 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 handset or inserting the key into the starter switch will disarm the alarm. Insert the starter key and turn to position ’ll’. Operate the 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 systems will be reset automatically. This may take a few minutes and with some systems, sensors have to detect certain actions whilst driving before full operability returns. This in no way affects the safe operation of the vehicle. 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. Caution: 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 with the engine running.To remove: disconnect the negative (-) cable first and then the positive (+) cable. When reconnecting, connect the positive cable first and then the negative cable. Do not allow the battery terminals to make contact with metal parts of the vehicle. To release the battery from the vehicle, undo the nuts securing the battery clamping plate and remove the clamping plate. When replacing, ensure that the battery is fitted the right way round (terminal posts towards the rear of the vehicle) and that the clamping plate is secure. Tighten the clamping plate nuts until the clamping plate is free from movement, but do not overtighten. Replacement batteries Only fit a replacement battery of the same type and specification as the original - other batteries could cause a fire hazard when connected to the vehicle’s electrical system. Battery disposal Used batteries should be recycled. However, batteries are hazardous - you should seek advice about disposal from a Land Rover Retailer or your local authority.
269 Battery R 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: •Before charging, disconnect and remove the battery from the vehicle - charging the battery with the cables connected may damage the vehicle’s electrical system. •Make sure the battery charger leads are securely clamped to the battery terminals BEFORE switching on the battery charger. Do not move the leads once the charger is switched on. •The battery will be charged sufficiently once the battery condition indicator shows GREEN. When charging is finished, switch off the battery charger BEFORE disconnecting the leads from the battery terminals. Note: Be aware that a battery will take longer to charge in a cold environment. After charging, leave the battery for an hour BEFORE reconnection to the vehicle - this will allow time for explosive gases to disperse, thereby minimising the risk of fire or explosion.
Tires 270 L Tires CARING 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 possible, protect tires from contamination by oil, grease, fuel and other automotive fluids. Tires of the correct type, manufacture and dimensions, with correct cold inflation pressures are an integral part of every vehicle’s design. Regular maintenance of tires contributes not only to safety, but to the designed function of the vehicle. Road-holding, steering and braking are especially vulnerable to incorrectly pressurised, badly fitted or worn tires. Tire glossary A glossary of the terms and definitions associated with tire pressures and vehicle weights is included in this section, see TIRE GLOSSARY, 281. Tire pressures Correctly inflated tires will ensure that you enjoy the best combination of tire life, ride comfort, fuel economy and road handling. WARNING Under-inflation causes excessive flexing and uneven wear to the tire. This can lead to sudden failure. Over-inflation causes a harsh ride, uneven tire wear and poor handling. Pressure checks should only be carried out when the tires are cold (the vehicle has been stationary for three hours or more). Tire pressures should be checked at least once a week with normal road use, but should be checked DAILY if the vehicle is used off-road. Check the pressures (including the spare wheel) when the tires are cold - be aware that it only takes 1.5 km (1 mile) of driving to warm up the tires sufficiently to affect the tire pressures. Air pressure naturally increases in warm tires; if it is necessary to check the tires when they are warm (after the vehicle has been driven for a while), you should expect the pressures to have increased between 30 - 40 kPa (0.28 - 0.41 bar, 4 - 6 lbf/in 2 ). In this circumstance, DO NOT let air out of the tires in order to match the recommended pressures. WARNING If the vehicle has been parked in strong sunlight or used in high ambient temperatures, DO NOT reduce tire pressures; instead, move the vehicle into the shade and allow the tires to cool before checking. The recommended pressures for cold tires are shown in TIRE PRESSURES, 338.