Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

Bulb replacement
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Reversing & fog guard lights
Open the tailgate and raise the plastic hinge
cover on the lower tailgate to expose the three
fasteners. Turn the fasteners a quarter turn to
release and then remove the tailgate trim
panel.To release either light unit, squeeze the two
levers (one on each side), then press and
twist the appropriate bulb to remove.
Top - reversing light
Bottom - fog light.
Side repeater lights
(if fitted)
Push the lens firmly to the right (arrowed) and
withdraw light unit...

Bulb replacement
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Number plate lights
Open the upper tailgate, remove the screws
and withdraw the light unit. Twist bulb holders
to remove and pull out the bulbs.
Loadspace light
Push lamp assembly to one side and prise
from the upper tailgate. Press and twist the
bulb to release.
Front courtesy & reading lights
Courtesy light bulb: prise the centre lens from
the light unit, then pull the bulb out from the
clips.
Reading light bulbs: prise the courtesy light
unit from the headlining, then pull the...

Bulb replacement
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Rear courtesy & reading lights
Rear passenger courtesy light bulb: prise the
lens from the courtesy light unit, then pull the
bulb to remove.
Rear passenger reading light bulb: prise the
lens from the courtesy light unit (as above).
Unscrew both retaining screws and withdraw
light unit from the roof. The bulb can be
reached from the rear of the unit.
Rear footwell light
Prise the combined lens and holder assembly
from the rear of the centre console and
remove bulb from clips.
Replace...

Bulb replacement
170
Vanity mirror illumination
Using a small, flat bladed screwdriver (at
extreme top, left and right corners - just below
the hinge), prise the lens and mirror panel
from the light unit. Spring the bulbs free
from their connectors to remove.
Replace the bulbs then refit the lens and
mirror panel to the sun visor.
Glovebox illumination
Prise the complete assembly from the
underside of the top edge of the glovebox and
remove the bulb from its holder.
Replace the bulb then refit assembly...

Cleaning & vehicle care
171 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE
Wash your vehicle frequently using a clean,
grit free 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!
During winter months when salt has been
used on the roads, use a hose to wash the
underside of the vehicle. Pay particular
attention to wheelarches and panel seams,
and to removing accumulations of...

Cleaning & vehicle care
172 LOOKING AFTER THE INTERIOR
Clean plastic-faced or cloth covered surfaces
with diluted upholstery cleaner.
Leather seats, steering wheel and trim
features should be cleaned with a damp cloth
moistened with undiluted upholstery cleaner.
Leave for five minutes, and then repeat the
operation using a clean, cloth and water, but
avoid flooding the area! Dry and polish the
leather with a dry, clean, lint-free cloth.
DO NOT use petrol, detergents, furniture
creams or polishes....

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SECTION 5
General data
Section Contents Page
General data 175.............................................
Lubricants & fluids 175..................................
Capacities 177................................................
Engines 178....................................................
Steering 179...................................................
Electrical system 179......................................
Dimensions 179.............................................
Approach, departure &...

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General data
175 LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Recommendations for all climates and conditions
COMPONENTS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE°C
Specification SAE -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
Petrol engine sump
Oil to meet 5W/30
ACEA A1, 5W/40, 5W/50
(Note: ACEA A2 oils 10W/30
are also suitable) 10W/40
10W/50
10W/60
Diesel engine sump
5W/30
Diesel oils 5W/40
meeting 5W/50
ACEA B3:96 10W/30
10W/40
10W/60
Main gearbox - manual
Texaco MTF 94
Main gearbox - automatic
Dexron IID or Dexron III
Transfer box
Dexron IID or Dexron III
Final...

General data
176 Brake/clutch reservoir
Universal brake fluids or any brake fluid having a minimum boiling point of 500°F
(260°C) and complying with FMVSS 116 DOT 4.°C and complying with FMVSS 116
DOT 4.
Windscreen washers
Screen washer fluid.
Engine cooling system (petrol and diesel models)
Ethylene Glycol based anti-freeze (containing no Methanol) with non-phosphate
corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminium engines. The specific gravity of a
50% anti-freeze solution at 68°F (20°C) is 1.075 and...