Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

Washer jets & wiper blades
147
FRONT WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
To renew a wiper blade, lift the wiper arm
away from the windscreen, press the retaining
clip (1) and slide the wiper blade down the
arm to remove.
Locate the new blade assembly on the arm
and push into engagement until the blade is
retained by the clip.
Always fit replacement wiper blades that are
identical to the original specification.REAR WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
The rear wiper arm is inaccessible in its
stowed position (under a cover at the...

Battery
148
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.
Swallowing battery acid can be fatal
unless IMMEDIATE action is taken - seek
medical attention urgently.
During normal operation batteries emit...

Battery
149 Battery removal & replacement
Turn the three turnbuckles anti-clockwise to
release the battery cover and switch off all
electrical equipment.
Your vehicle may be fitted with a battery
backed-up sounder, which operates as an
anti-theft siren if the main battery is
disconnected. If the main vehicle battery is to
be removed, it is ESSENTIAL to adopt the
following procedure before disconnecting the
terminals, in order to prevent the alarm from
sounding:
1.Turn starter switch on and then off and...

Battery
150 BATTERY CHARGING
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain
corrosive acid and produce levels of electric
current sufficient to cause serious injury.
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 cars electrical system.
·Make sure the battery charger leads are
securely clamped to the battery terminals
BEFORE switching on the battery charger.
Do not move...

Battery
151 EFFECTS OF BATTERY DISCONNECTION
Following disconnection and reconnection of
the battery, a number of the vehicles
electronic control systems will fail to operate.
These are listed below, together with the
symptoms and action you should take to
restore full operation. References are made to
the appropriate section in this handbook for
remedial action.
Radio/cassette & CD player
The unit will fail to operate. To restore
operation, re-enter the security code (see
In-car entertainment).
Windows...

Wheel changing
152
WARNING
To prevent personal injury, before jacking
the vehicle the air suspension system must
be frozen - this will prevent the suspension
from self-levelling or the ride height from
changing while the vehicle is supported by
the wheel changing jack.
To freeze the suspension:
1.Before freezing the suspension, ensure
that either Standard or High ride height are
engaged - this will provide sufficient space
beneath the vehicle to locate and operate
the jack.
2.Open the tailgate
3.Switch...

Wheel changing
153
Removing the spare wheel
Fully open the tailgate and hinge the rear
portion of the parcel shelf forward.
Unlatch and raise the loadspace floor panel
and then secure the panel in a raised position
by engaging the stay (as shown).
Using the wheel brace, remove the spare
wheel retaining nut. Pull the loop of the
webbing rearward; the wheel will be raised up
and lifted onto the rear tailgate.
WARNING
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care
when lifting and particularly when removing
the...

Wheel changing
154
Operating the jack
Slot the two parts of the jack lever together,
ensuring that the spring clip protrudes from
the engagement slot where the two parts join
(see inset A). Close the jack release valve by
using the notched end of the jack lever to turn
the valve fully clockwise (see inset B). Insert
the lever into the socket as shown (inset C)
and twist the lever to lock it into the socket.
Pump the lever up and down to raise the jack.
To lower the jack, withdraw the lever and slot
the...

Wheel changing
155
Positioning the jack
Before positioning the jack, ensure that the air
suspension system is frozen (key removed
from starter switch, hazard lights switched on,
and tailgate open). If the vehicle had
previously settled to Low ride height (or
Access), it will be necessary to improve
access beneath the vehicle by starting the
engine and raising the vehicle to Standard or
High ride height before positioning the jack.
Always position the jack from the front or rear
of the vehicle directly in...

Wheel changing
156
Changing a wheel
Before raising the vehicle, ensure that all the
precautions listed at the beginning of this
section have been observed.
Also, ensure that the wheel chocks are
correctly positioned (as described previously)
and that the air suspension system is frozen
at Standard or High ride height.
WARNING
To prevent any accidental change in the ride
height or automatic levelling of the
suspension, the air suspension system must
remain inhibited during the WHOLE wheel
changing process...