Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover

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TIRE GLOSSARY
Cold tire pressure:
Pressure in a tire that has been driven for less 
than one mile or has been standing for three 
hours or more.
Maximum inflation pressure:
Maximum air pressure, to which a cold tire may 
be inflated, this figure (in psi and kPa) is 
moulded onto the sidewall of a tire.
Curb weight:
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard 
equipment including the maximum capacity of 
fuel, oil, coolant and if so equipped, air 
conditioning and additional weight of optional 
engine.
Gross vehicle weight:
The maximum permissible weight of a motor 
vehicle with driver, passengers, payload 
equipment and towing attachment load (where 
applicable).
Accessory weight:
The combined weight (in excess of those 
standard items which may be replaced) of 
automatic transmission, power steering, power 
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and 
heater, to the extent that these items are 
available as factory-installed equipment 
(whether installed or not).
Production options weight:
The combined weight of those installed 
production options weighing over 1.4 kg (3 lb.) 
in excess of those standard items which they 
replace, not previously considered in curb 
weight or accessory weight, including heavy 
duty brakes, ride levellers, roof rack, heavy duty 
battery and special trim.Vehicle capacity weight:
The rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg 
(150 lb.) times the vehicle’s designated seating 
capacity.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight:
This is the sum of:
•Curb weight.
•Accessory weight.
•Vehicle capacity weight.
•Production options weight.
Rim:
A metal support for a tire, or a tire and tube 
assembly, upon which the tire beads are 
seated.
Bead:
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, 
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is 
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TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a tire 
pressure monitoring system which monitors 
pressure in each pneumatic tire.
The pressure in each tire is dependant on 
several factors such as rate of tire rotation, tire 
deflection, amount of braking, ambient 
temperatures, etc. While driving in a normal 
manner, a typical passenger tire inflation 
pressure may increase by up to 40 kPa 
(0.4 bar) (6 lbf/in
2) from a cold start situation.
In a similar manner, tire pressure will decrease 
if, for example, the vehicle is stationary 
overnight with the outside temperature 
significantly lower than the daytime 
temperature.
This lower pressure value may be detected by 
the TPMS as being significantly lower than the 
cold placard pressure and activate the warning 
for low tire pressure. If the low warning light is 
on, visually check each tire to ensure none is 
flat. If one or more tires are flat, replace as 
necessary. If all tires appear to be inflated, 
carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest 
location where air can be added to the tires. 
Turn the ignition to the “off” position and inflate 
all tires to the recommended cold pressure, see 
WHEELS & TIRES, 337.
The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a 
substitute for manually checking tire pressures. 
The tire pressure should be checked regularly 
using a pressure gauge. Failure to properly 
maintain your tire pressures could increase the 
risk of tire failure, with consequential loss of 
vehicle control and personal injury.TPMS operation
The system monitors the pressure of the tires 
via sensors located in each wheel, and a 
receiver located within the vehicle. It provides 
two levels of warning when the pressure has 
fallen below preset levels. When either of the 
warnings appears, the pressure must be 
checked and adjusted to the proper level. If 
warnings recur frequently, the cause must be 
determined and rectified. Note that it is normal 
for tires to lose a small amount of pressure over 
time, as a result of this warnings may occur 
occasionally.
Other systems that share the radio frequency 
with the TPMS may interfere with the system. If 
this occurs, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING 
SYSTEM FAULT is displayed in the message 
center
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This message is also displayed when there is a 
fault with the system, or if more than one wheel 
NOT equipped with TPMS is fitted to the 
vehicle.
Vehicle loading
It is possible to select different pressure levels 
that correspond to the placard pressures for a 
lightly laden and a heavily laden vehicle. The 
indicator on the TPMS button will display the 
system status. If the indicator is illuminated, 
the system is in lightly laden mode and if the 
indicator is not illuminated then the system is in 
heavily laden mode.
If the vehicle is to be used heavily laden or for 
towing, the tire pressures must be increased to 
cope with the additional load, and the tire 
pressure monitoring system must be set into 
heavily laden mode. See VEHICLE WEIGHTS, 
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This can be accomplished by pressing the 
TPMS button on the switch pack for 
approximately 4 seconds with the ignition in 
position ’ll’ and the engine NOT running. To 
indicate that the system has switched to heavily 
laden mode, a message will be displayed on the 
message center and the indicator on the switch 
will cease to be illuminated.When the vehicle load is returned to normal and 
the tire pressures are reset, the system should 
be put back into lightly laden mode by pressing 
the button as before. The indicator illumination 
will light up and a relevant message will be 
displayed on the message center. This change 
to and from heavily laden mode can be operated 
only when the ignition is in position ’ll’ and the 
engine is not running.
If a wheel needs to be changed
If the spare wheel or replacement wheel is fitted 
with TPMS, the new sensor will be registered by 
the system when the vehicle is driven above 
25 km/h (18 mph).
If a tire needs to be changed
It is recommended that you always have your 
tires serviced by a dealer or qualified 
technician. Each road tire is equipped with a tire 
pressure sensor connected to the valve stem. 
The tire pressure sensor must be removed from 
the wheel prior to tire removal. The sensor can 
be removed by removing the nut at the valve 
stem. Failure to remove the sensor may 
damage it. 
When a tire needs replacing, care must be taken 
to avoid contact between the bead of the tire 
and the wheel sensor during removal and 
refitting of the tire, otherwise the sensor may 
become damaged and/or inoperable.
WARNING
TPMS can NOT register damage to the tire. 
Regularly check the condition of your tires, 
especially if the vehicle is driven off-road.
CHECK PRESSURE
OF ALL TIRES
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Cleaning & Vehicle Care
WASHING YOUR VEHICLE
Caution: Some high pressure cleaning 
systems are sufficiently powerful to penetrate 
door and window seals and damage rubbing 
strips and locking mechanisms. Never aim 
the water jet directly at the engine air intake, 
heater air intakes, body and sunroof seals, or 
at any components that might easily be 
damaged.
Read individual product warnings before 
using any car cleaning or wahine products.
Wash your vehicle frequently using a sponge 
and generous quantities of cold or lukewarm 
water containing a car shampoo. Rinse and dry 
off with a chamois leather.
•Do not use hot water!
•Do not use detergent soap products or 
washing-up liquid!
•In hot weather, do not wash the vehicle in 
direct sunlight.Removing tar spots
Use white spirit to remove tar spots and 
stubborn grease stains from paintwork. Then 
wash immediately with soapy water to remove 
all traces of spirit.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for snow and ice 
removal and dust control can collect on 
underbody parts. If these materials are not 
removed, accelerated rusting can occur. Use a 
hose to regularly flush the underbody with plain 
water, taking particular care to thoroughly clean 
those areas where mud and other debris can 
easily collect.
Similarly, after off-road driving or wading in 
muddy or salt water conditions, use a hose to 
wash underbody components and other 
exposed parts of the vehicle.
When using a hose, do not direct the jet into the 
engine air intake, which is located on the 
right-hand-side front wing (viewed from 
driver’s position), or the heater air intake ducts, 
or through the wheel trim apertures onto the 
brake components, or at the door, window or 
sunroof seals, where water pressure could 
penetrate the seals.
If damage or corrosion to the underbody area is 
detected, please have the vehicle checked by a 
Land Rover Retailer at the earliest opportunity.
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Body protection
After washing, inspect the paintwork for 
damage. Any stone chips, fractures or deep 
scratches in the bodywork should be repaired 
promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly and 
can develop into major repair expense. Some 
exterior panels of your vehicle are made of 
aluminium which will not corrode in the same 
manner as steel. However, any damage should 
still receive prompt attention. Minor chips and 
scratches can be repaired with touch-up 
materials available from your Land Rover 
Retailer. Larger areas of damage need to be 
corrected to professional standards 
immediately.
Polishing
Occasionally treat the paint surface with an 
approved polish containing the following 
properties:
•Very mild abrasives to remove surface 
contamination without removing or 
damaging the paint.
•Filling compounds that will fill scratches 
and reduce their visibility.
•Wax to provide a protective coating 
between the paint and the elements.
Caution: DO NOT apply car polish to the 
unpainted areas of the bumper mouldings - 
polish will become ingrained in the textured 
finished.
Glass and mirrors
Clean the rear window with a soft cloth to avoid 
damaging the heating elements. DO NOT 
scrape the glass or use an abrasive cleaning 
fluid.
Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to 
damage. Wash with soapy water. DO NOT use 
abrasive cleaning compounds or metal 
scrapers to remove ice.CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Caution: Read individual product warnings 
before using any car cleaning or washing 
products.
Plastic materials
Clean plastic-faced or cloth-covered surfaces 
with warm water and a non-detergent soap and 
wipe with a clean cloth.
Note: DO NOT polish instrument panel 
components - for safety, these should remain 
non-reflective.
Leather
Land Rover recommends that leather is cleaned 
and protected at least every six months, but 
maybe as often as every one to two months for 
high mileage vehicles, or vehicles kept in a 
hostile environment.
Leather cleaning kit, BAC500490, or equivalent, 
is recommended and endorsed by Land Rover 
for this purpose. Use in accordance with the 
instructions printed on the label.
Note: Some materials/fabrics are prone to 
’dye-transfer’ which can cause unsightly 
discoloration of lighter colored leathers. 
Affected areas should be cleaned and 
re-protected as soon as possible.
DO NOT use chemical or abrasive materials to 
clean leather. Gasoline, white spirit, alcohol, 
detergents, washing-up liquid, household 
cleaners, furniture polishes/creams or solvents 
should never be used on leather. While these 
products may give initially impressive results, 
their use will lead to rapid deterioration of the 
leather and will invalidate the warranty. 
						

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Carpet and fabrics
Clean with diluted nylon upholstery cleaner - 
test on a concealed area first.
Instrument pack, clock and radio
Clean with a dry cloth only! DO NOT use 
cleaning fluids or sprays.
Seat belts
Extend the belts, then use warm water and a 
non-detergent soap to clean. DO NOT use 
cleaning solvents. Allow the belts to dry 
naturally, and do not retract them or use the 
vehicle until they are completely dry.Airbag module covers
WARNING
To prevent airbag SRS damage, the steering 
wheel center pad, side airbags and area of 
the instrument panel containing the 
passenger airbag should ONLY be cleaned 
sparingly with a damp cloth and upholstery 
cleaner.
DO NOT allow these areas to be flooded with 
liquid, and DO NOT use gasoline, detergent, 
cleaning solvents, furniture cream or 
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Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
If you need to communicate with a Land Rover 
Retailer, you may be asked to quote the Vehicle 
Identification Number (VIN).
The VIN, and other information concerning the 
vehicle, can be found on the certification label 
affixed to the lock-face of the front left-hand 
door.
Note: The information displayed on the 
certification label is market-dependent and 
vehicle type specification may differ from the 
example.
WARNING
DO NOT exceed the gross weight or axle loads 
stated on the certification label attached to 
the vehicle. Exceeding allowable vehicle and 
axle loads will increase the risk of fire or 
suspension failure, increase vehicle brake 
stopping distance, and adversely affect 
vehicle handling and stability which may 
result in a crash or rollover.
Federal VIN Plate
In addition to the certification label, the Federal 
VIN plate is mounted to the vehicle body so that 
it is visible through the lowest part of the left 
side of the windshield. The VIN is also stamped 
on the vehicle’s chassis.
H5840N
MFD   BY   LANDROVER   IN   THE   UKDATE : MM/YYGVWR:  3230KG  (7121LB)
TESTMARK1234567890
TYPE :  MULTI - PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE
U.S.FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE
GAWR FRONT: 1450KG  (3197LB)
GAWR REAR: 1870KG  (4123LB)235/70R17 TIRES, 7.0JX17 RIMS, AT 230KPA (33PSI) COLD
235/65R18 TIRES, 8.0JX18 RIMS, AT 230KPA (33PSI) COLD
255/60R18 TIRES, 8.0JX18 RIMS, AT 230KPA (33PSI) COLD
255/55R19 TIRES, 8.0JX19 RIMS, AT 230KPA (33PSI) COLD
T175/80R19 TIRES, 5.5JX19 RIM, AT 420KPA (60PSI) COLD
235/70R17 TIRES, 7.0JX17 RIMS, AT 290KPA (42PSI) COLD
235/65R18 TIRES, 8.0JX18 RIMS, AT 290KPA (42PSI) COLD
255/60R18 TIRES, 8.0JX18 RIMS, AT 290KPA (42PSI) COLD
255/55R19 TIRES, 8.0JX19 RIMS, AT 290KPA (42PSI) COLD
T175/80R19 TIRES, 5.5JX19 RIM, AT 420KPA (60PSI) COLD
H5841N
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Parts & Accessories
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
WARNING
DO NOT fit unapproved accessories or 
conversions, as they could affect the safety of 
the vehicle.
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 non-approved accessories or the carrying 
out of non-approved conversions to Land 
Rover vehicles.
Land Rover North America Inc. strongly 
advises against making any modifications to 
the suspension or steering system. This could 
seriously affect the handling and stability of 
the vehicle leading to loss of control or 
rollover.
Your vehicle has been designed, built and 
tested to cope with a variety of off-road driving 
conditions, some of which can place the 
severest possible demands on control systems 
and components. As such, fitting replacement 
parts and accessories that have been developed 
and tested to the same stringent standards as 
the original components will safeguard the 
continued reliability, safety and performance of 
your vehicle.
To augment the vehicles already impressive 
performance, a comprehensive range of Land 
Rover-approved spare parts and accessories is 
available, enabling the vehicle to fulfil a wide 
variety of roles, and enhancing and protecting 
the vehicle in the many tasks to which it can be 
applied.Land Rover parts are the only parts built to 
original equipment specifications AND 
approved by Land Rover designers; this means 
that every single part and accessory has been 
rigorously tested by the same engineering team 
that designed and built the vehicle and can 
therefore be guaranteed for twelve months with 
unlimited mileage.
A full list and description of all accessories is 
available from your Land Rover Retailer.
Electrical equipment
WARNING
It is extremely hazardous to fit or replace 
parts or accessories whose installation 
requires the dismantling of, or addition to, 
either the electrical, fuel or SRS airbag 
systems as damage to the proper operation of 
these systems could result.
ALWAYS consult a Land Rover Retailer before 
fitting any accessory.
Fitting inferior quality parts or accessories, may 
be dangerous and could invalidate the vehicle 
warranty.
It is recommended that you always consult a 
Land Rover Retailer for advice regarding the 
approval, suitability, installation and use of any 
parts or accessories before fitting.
After-sales service
The After Sales Parts service is of paramount 
importance, both in the UK and across the 
world. In the UK there are over 100 authorised 
Land Rover Retailers, all computer linked for 
rapid ordering of parts and accessories.
In addition, with franchised representation in 
over 100 countries worldwide, Land Rover are 
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Travelling abroad
In certain countries, it is illegal to fit parts which 
have not been made to the vehicle 
manufacturers specification.
Owners should ensure that any parts or 
accessories fitted to the vehicle while travelling 
abroad will also conform to the legal 
requirements of their own country when they 
return home.SRS/Airbag
WARNING
The components that make up the SRS/airbag 
are sensitive to electrical or physical 
interference, either of which could easily 
damage the system and cause inadvertent 
operation or a malfunction of the airbag 
module.
To prevent any SRS/airbag malfunction, 
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 
vehicle.
•Any modification to the front of the 
vehicle.
•Any modification involving the removal or 
repair of any wiring or component in the 
vicinity of any of the SRS components 
(yellow wiring harness), including: the 
steering wheel, steering column, 
instrument and facia panels.
•Any modification to the facia panels or 
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