Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Exp Rover

Bonnet opening
136
OPENING THE BONNET
Pull the bonnet release lever.
Lift the bonnet safety catch and raise the
bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
Lower the bonnet slightly until a stop is felt.
Then lift the bonnet up (to release the locking
strut) before lowering fully.
When the bonnet is approximately 300 mm
from its closed position, push down
CAREFULLY, using the palms of both hands
positioned on the leading edge of the bonnet
on either side of the radiator grill (where
shown in illustration). Check that the...

Engine compartment
137
Petrol engines
1.Fusebox - engine compartment
2.Cooling system reservoir
3.Brake fluid reservoir
4.Engine oil dipstick
5.Washer reservoir
6.Engine oil filler cap
7.Power steering reservoir
WARNING
Before carrying out maintenance checks or
working in the engine compartment,
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions
listed under Safety in the garage, at the
beginning of the Owner maintenance section
of this handbook. 

Engine compartment
138
Diesel engines
1.Fusebox - engine compartment
2.Cooling system reservoir
3.Brake and clutch fluid reservoir
4.Engine oil filler cap
5.Engine oil dipstick
6.Washer reservoir
7.Power steering reservoir
WARNING
Before carrying out maintenance checks or
working in the engine compartment,
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions
listed under Safety in the garage, at the
beginning of the Owner maintenance section
of this handbook. 

Engine compartment
139
Petrol engine
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK & TOP-UP
Check the oil level at least every 400 km
when the engine is COLD and with the vehicle
resting on level ground, as follows:
1.Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade
clean.
2.Fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw
again to check the level, which should
NEVER be allowed to fall below the lower
mark on the dipstick.
3.To top-up, unscrew the oil filler cap and
add oil to maintain the level between the
UPPER and LOWER marks on the...

Engine compartment
140 COOLING SYSTEM TOP-UP
WARNING
NEVER remove the filler cap when the
engine is hot; escaping steam or scalding
water could cause serious personal injury.
The coolant level in the expansion tank
should be checked at least weekly (more
often in high mileage or arduous operating
conditions). Always check the level WHEN
THE SYSTEM IS COLD.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the
air pressure to escape, before removing
completely.
NEVER run the engine without coolant.
Top-up to the...

Engine compartment
141
WINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP
The windscreen washer reservoir also
supplies the rear screen and headlight washer
jets.
The message LOW SCREEN WASH appears
on the message centre whenever the washer
is operated and the reservoir fluid level is low.
To reset the message centre, top-up the
reservoir ONLY when the starter switch is
turned off.
Top-up with a mixture of water and an
approved screen washer solvent. In cold
weather, to prevent freezing, use the
recommended quantity of screenwash...

Engine compartment
142
WARNING
Contact your dealer immediately if brake
pedal travel is unusually long or if there is
any appreciable drop in brake fluid level.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
The fluid level will fall slightly during 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 dealer.
With the vehicle on level ground, check the
fluid level...

Engine compartment
143
WARNING
It is vital that the hydraulic brake fluid is
completely renewed at 60,000 km intervals
or every 36 months, whichever is sooner.
At 120,000 km intervals or every 6 years,
whichever is sooner, all hydraulic brake
fluid, seals and flexible hoses should be
renewed. All working surfaces of the caliper
cylinders should be examined and the
components renewed where necessary.
Under arduous operating conditions, these
intervals must be reduced. Please consult
your Land Rover Dealer...

Tyres
144
WARNING
·Never drive your vehicle if the tyres are
badly worn, cut or damaged, or if the
pressures are incorrect.
·Incorrectly inflated tyres wear rapidly
and seriously affect the vehicles safety
and road handling characteristics.
Caring for your tyres
Always drive with consideration for the
condition of the tyres and frequently inspect
the tread and side walls for signs of distortion
or damage (in particular, look for lumps, cuts
and bulges).
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures should be checked at...

Tyres
145 Replacement tyres
Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit the
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tyres
comply with the manufacturers original
specification and that the load rating shown
on the side wall is the same as that of the
original equipment. Contact your Land Rover
dealer for further information or assistance.
WARNING
Do not replace wheels with any type other
than genuine Land Rover parts. Wheels and
tyres are designed for both off-road...