Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

Parts & accessories
187 PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Your vehicle has been designed,
manufactured and proven to cope with the
most rigorous driving conditions. As such,
fitting parts and accessories that have been
developed and tested to the same stringent
standards is essential to guarantee the
continued reliability, safety and performance
of the vehicle.
To augment the vehicles already awesome
ability, a comprehensive and versatile range of
quality spare parts and accessories are
available to fulfil a wide...

Parts & accessories
188 After sales service
The After Sale Parts service is of paramount
importance, both in the UK and across the
world. In the UK, there are over 100
authorised Land Rover dealers, all
computer-linked for rapid ordering of parts
and accessories.
In addition, with franchised representation in
over 100 countries worldwide, Land Rover are
able to support your vehicle wherever you go.
A full list of Land Rover dealers is included in
the literature pack.
Only Land Rover dealers are able to...

189
This section of the handbook is devoted to
your vehicles superb off-road driving
capabilities.
Before venturing off-road however, it is
absolutely essentialthat inexperienced
drivers become fully familiar with the vehicles
controls, in particular the transfer gearbox,
and also study the off-road driving techniques
described on the following pages.
SECTION 7
Off-road driving
Section Contents Page
Basic off-road techniques 191........................
Driving on soft surfaces & dry sand 194...........

190 

Off-road driving
191
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
·DO NOT take unnecessary risks.
·Be prepared for emergencies at all
times.
·Familiarise yourself with the
recommended driving techniques in
order to minimise risks to yourself, your
vehicle AND your passengers.
·Remove the CD autochanger (if fitted)
before arduous off-road driving.
·Always wear a seat belt for personal
protection in all off-road driving
conditions.
·DO NOT drive if the fuel level is low -
undulating ground and steep...

Off-road driving
192 Slipping the clutch
Use of excessive clutch slip to prevent the
engine stalling will result in premature clutch
wear. Always select a gear low enough to
enable the vehicle to proceed without the need
to slip the clutch.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal; driving across uneven terrain
could cause you to inadvertently depress the
clutch, resulting in loss of control of the
vehicle.
Gear selection - automatic gearbox
On automatic models, with the gearshift lever...

Off-road driving
193 Survey the ground before driving
Before negotiating difficult terrain, it is wise to
carry out a preliminary survey on foot. This
will minimise the risk of your vehicle getting
into difficulty through a previously unnoticed
hazard.
Ground clearance
For serious off-road driving ALWAYS remove
the bib spoiler extension from the front
bumper (if fitted).
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance
beneath the chassis, axles and under the front
and rear bumpers. Note that the axle...

Off-road driving
194 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After driving off-road
Before rejoining the public highway, or
driving at speeds above 25 mph (40
km/h), consideration should be given to
the following:
·Wheels and tyres must be cleaned of
mud and inspected for damage -
ensure there are no lumps or bulges
in the tyres or exposure of the ply or
cord structure.
·Brake discs and calipers should be
examined and any stones or grit that
may affect braking efficiency
removed.
Servicing requirements
Vehicles operated...

Off-road driving
195 Stopping the vehicle on soft ground, in sand
or on an incline
If you do stop the vehicle, remember:
Starting on an incline or in soft ground or
sand is almost impossible. Always park on a
firm, level area, or with the vehicle facing
downhill.
To avoid wheel spin, select second or third
gear and use the minimum throttle necessary
to get the vehicle moving. For automatic
transmission vehicles, select D (or 4 if in
LOW range). In LOW range, select MANUAL
mode (see
Transmissionsfor...

Off-road driving
196 DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS
On very rough tracks, engage the LOW gear
range to enable a steady, low speed to be
maintained without constant use of the clutch
and brake pedals.
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES
ALWAYS follow the line of the slope; travelling
diagonally could encourage the vehicle to slide
broadside down the slope.
Steep climbs will usually require the LOW gear
range. If the surface is loose or slippery, use
sufficient speed in the highest practical gear
to take advantage of the...