Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

							Fuel
97 FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Petrol Engines
WARNING
On petrol engine models fitted with a
catalytic converter, serious damage to the
catalyst will occur if leaded fuel is used!
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED FUEL
The RON value (octane rating) of petroleum
commonly available at garage forecourts will
vary in different countries. The RON values
quoted in General data are MINIMUM
requirements and, while they can be safely
exceeded, no advantage is gained (either in
fuel economy or performance) by using a
higher octane fuel.
Using petrol with a lower octane rating,
however, can cause persistent, heavy engine
knock (a metallic rapping noise). If severe,
this can lead to engine damage.
If heavy engine knocking is detected when
using the recommended octane rated fuel, or
if steady engine knocking is present while
maintaining a steady road speed on level
roads, contact your Land Rover dealer for
advice.
NOTE:An occasional, light, engine knock
while accelerating or climbing hills is
acceptable.
Diesel engines
The quality of diesel fuel (Derv) can vary in
different countries and only clean, good
quality fuel should be used. It is important
that the sulphur content of diesel fuel does
not exceed 0.3%. In Europe all supplies
should be within this limit, but in other parts
of the world you should check with your
supplier. Ensure that the fuel filter element is
changed at the recommended service
intervals.
WARNING
On both petrol and diesel engine vehicles, if
the fuel tank is accidentally filled with the
wrong fuel, it is ESSENTIAL that you contact
your Land Rover dealer BEFORE attempting
to start the engine.
FUEL FILLER FLAP
The fuel filler is located in the rear right-hand
wing. Press the fuel filler switch (shown in
illustration) to open the filler flap.
The fuel filler switch may only be operated
with the starter key turned to position 0; it
will not operate when the engine is running. 
						

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WARNING
To avoid any sudden discharge of fuel
caused by excessive air pressure, the cap is
designed to allow the fuel tank to vent
during the first half turn. DO NOT fully
remove the cap until pressure has been
released. The cap should be removed and
placed in the retaining bracket on the rear of
the flap until refuelling is complete.
Fuel filling
Filling station pumps are equipped with
automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel
spillage; only fill the tank until the filler nozzle
automatically cuts-off the supply. DO NOT
attempt to fill the tank beyond this point or
spillage could result due to expansion of the
fuel.
On petrol engine vehicles which are designed
to operate ONLY on unleaded fuel, the fuel
tank filler neck will ONLY accept a narrow filler
nozzle of the type found on pumps that deliver
unleaded fuel.
On petrol engine vehicles which are designed
to operate on leaded fuel, the fuel tank filler
neck will accept the wider filler nozzles found
on pumps that deliver LEADED fuel.
WARNING
DO NOT fully fill the tank if the vehicle is to
be parked on a slope in direct sunlight or
high ambient temperature - expansion of the
fuel could cause spillage.
EMPTY FUEL TANK
DO NOT RUN THE FUEL TANK DRY!
In the case of vehicles fitted with a catalytic
converter, running the fuel tank dry could
create an engine misfire capable of damaging
the catalytic converter.
If you have run the fuel tank dry and have
refilled the tank, turn the starter switch to
position II. After 4 seconds, switch off and
then return the switch to position II for a
further 4 seconds before operating the starter
motor; do not press the accelerator pedal
during starting, and RELEASE THE KEY as
soon as the engine is running.
In the case of diesel models, if the engine fails
to start, qualified assistance will be required to
prime the fuel system before the engine can
be restarted.
SAFETY ON THE FORECOURT
Petroleum and diesel gases are highly
inflammable and, in confined spaces, are
also extremely explosive. Always take
sensible precautions when refuelling:
·Switch off the engine.
·Do not smoke or use a naked flame
or light.
·Do not overfill the tank. 
						

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INERTIA SWITCH
For information about the operation of the
inertia switch (see
Locks & alarm). 
						

							Manual transmission
100
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manual transmission vehicles are equipped
with a five speed main gearbox and a
two-speed transfer box. By using the main
gearbox in combination with the transfer
gears, ten forward and two reverse gear ratios
are available.
Main gearbox
The gear positions for the main gearbox are
shown on the gear lever knob. Note that when
the main gearbox is in neutral, the gear lever
is spring-loaded to automatically align
between third and fourth gear positions.
Transfer gearbox
The transfer gearbox is operated by pressing
the Hi/Lo switch (illustrated).
·Use the high range for all normal road
driving and also for off-road driving across
dry, level terrain.
·Use the low range gears in any situation
where low speed manoeuvring is
necessary, such as reversing a trailer or
negotiating a boulder strewn river bed;
also use low range for more extreme
off-road conditions where progress in high
range cannot be maintained.
Selecting High or Low range
To make the change between HIGH and LOW,
the vehicle must be stationary.
1.With the vehicle stationary and the brakes
applied, depress the clutch and select
neutral.
2.Press the Hi/Lo switch - the Hi/Lo
switch indicator light and transfer gearbox
warning light (in the instrument panel)
start flashing.
3.When the change is complete, both lights
extinguish. If high range has been
selected, the message centre displays
HIGH momentarily, then extinguishes. If
low range has been selected, the message
centre briefly displays LOW, after which
L is displayed.
4.Now select the required gear.
WARNING
DO NOT rush the transfer gear change.
DO NOT release the clutch or move the gear
lever until the Hi/Lo indicator light and the
transfer gearbox warning light stop flashing. 
						

							Manual transmission
101 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If the clutch is engaged before the
transfer between high and low gears is
complete, a clunk or grinding sound will
be heard and the indicator light in the
switch will continue to flash. If this
occurs, depress the clutch, select neutral
and attempt the change again.
·If the vehicle is moving when a
transfer gear change is attempted,
the message centre will display
SLOW DOWN.
·If the Hi/Lo switch is pressed when
the gear lever is in any position
other than neutral, SELECT
NEUTRAL will appear in the display.
Clutch
DO NOT use the clutch pedal as a foot rest. To
prevent unnecessary wear, always keep the
left foot well clear of the clutch pedal except
when changing gear.
NOTE:A foot rest is conveniently positioned
to the left of the clutch.
Starting and driving
Before starting the engine, ensure that the
handbrake is applied and the gear lever is in
neutral.
WARNING
Manual transmission vehicles can be started
with the clutch engaged and the vehicle in
gear. This practise is NOT recommended -
only start the vehicle with the gear lever in
neutral.
Emergency towing
If it is necessary for the vehicle to be towed on
all four wheels, transfer neutral MUST be
selected. (See
Emergency towing). 
						

							Automatic transmission
102
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Vehicles with automatic transmission are
equipped with an H-gate gear selector
mechanism. This combines the operating
mechanism of both the main gearbox and the
transfer gears, and enables the gear selector
positions for both the high and low gear
ranges to be located side by side.
Gear selector lever
Move the selector lever forward or back along
the drivers side of the H to select the high
range of gears. Similarly, by moving the lever
to the passenger side, the low range can be
selected instead. The H-gate illumination is
colour coded to identify the two ranges: high
range illumination is green and low range is
amber.
A spring loaded catch built into the handle of
the gear selector lever restricts movement of
the lever, thereby preventing inadvertent gear
selection. The catch has two pressures:
·the first pressure enables gear changes to
be made within a single range of gears
(High range OR Low range).
·the second pressure enables the selector
to be moved from one range of gears to
another (ie. from High TO Low).
NOTE:Gear selection between D and 3
(High range) or 4 and 3 (Low range) may be
made without pressing the catch.
HIGH RANGE GEARS
Use the high range for road driving and also
for off-road driving across dry, level terrain.
The message centre will momentarily display
HIGH as soon as High range is selected, and
then display the gear selected (eg. 3).
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to change to LOW range
gears for normal road driving. 
						

							Automatic transmission
103 LOW RANGE GEARS
ONLY use low range gears in a situation
where low speed manoeuvring is necessary,
such as reversing a trailer or negotiating a
boulder strewn river bed; also use low range
for more extreme off-road conditions where
progress in high range cannot be maintained.
When low range is selected, the message
centre displays LOW momentarily, and then
L is displayed along with the relevant gear
selected (eg.L2).
High/low range change warning
An audible warning will sound whilst a change
from one gear range to another is attempted.
The warning will cease once the change is
complete or cancelled.
Using the H-gate
To make a change from high to low or vice
versa,the vehicle must be stationary.
1. Apply the brakes and, with the vehicle
stationary, select N.
2. Fully depress the catch built into the handle
of the selector lever and move the lever across
the cross-piece of the H-gate. On reaching
the required gear range, the H-gate
illumination and the transfer gearbox warning
light (in the instrument pack) start to flash,
and the audible warning sounds.
3. Wait until illumination of the new gear
range selector positions is constant and the
transfer gearbox warning light extinguishes
(the audible warning will silence and High or
Low is displayed in the message centre),
before selecting the desired gear in the new
range and releasing the brakes.
If the vehicle is moving when a transfer gear
change is attempted, the message centre will
display SLOW DOWN and the audible
warning will sound.If the gear range is changed and forward or
reverse drive engaged without first waiting in
N for the illumination to stop flashing and the
audible warning to stop, the message centre
will display SELECT NEUTRAL and a warning
will sound - reselect N and wait for range
change completion before selecting the
required driving gear.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury and possible
damage to the transmission, it is essential
to ensure that any change of gear range is
fully completed before releasing the brake
and driving, i.e, wait until:
·Illumination of the gear range selector
positions is continuous.
·The transfer gearbox warning light has
extinguished.
·The audible warning is silent.
·The message centre displays the
appropriate message - HIGH or LOW. 
						

							Automatic transmission
104 Selector lever positions
(high range)
P Park
In this position the transmission is locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away. Select
ONLY with the vehicle stationary.
R Reverse
Select ONLY when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
Use this position when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is to idle for a short
period (eg. at traffic lights).
D Drive
In high range, select D for all normal driving
on good road surfaces; fully automatic gear
changing occurs on all forward gears
according to vehicle speed and accelerator
position.
3 (1st, 2nd and 3rd gears)
Automatic gear changing is limited to first,
second and third gears only. In high range,
use in congested traffic conditions and for
town driving.
2 (1st and 2nd gears)
Automatic gear changing is limited to first and
second ratios only. In high range, use when
driving up steep gradients and for negotiating
very narrow twisting roads. This position also
provides moderate engine braking for
descending slopes.
1 (1st gear only)
Use on very severe gradients, particularly
when towing, and when maximum engine
braking is required.
NOTE:If position 2 or 1 is selected from D
or 3 while the vehicle is travelling at high
speed in high range, then, depending on
vehicle speed, third gear will immediately
engage. Progressive deceleration will then
cause downshifts into second and then first
gear when appropriately low road speeds are
reached.
WARNING
Always leave the vehicle with the gear
selector in P (Park) position when parked,
even when the starter key is not removed.
Starting and driving
Drivers unfamiliar with the performance
characteristics of automatic gearboxes should
thoroughly familiarise themselves with the
following instructions before driving.
·Before starting the engine, ensure that
both footbrake and handbrake are applied.
·After starting the engine, KEEP THE
BRAKES APPLIED whilst moving the
selector lever to the required drive
position.
·Keep the brakes applied until you are
ready to move - remember, once a drive
position is selected, an automatic will
tend to creep forward (or backward).
·Never rev the engine while selecting a
forward or reverse drive gear, or while the
vehicle is stationary with a drive gear
selected - remember, an automatic will
move immediately the accelerator pedal is
pressed. 
						

							Automatic transmission
105 Gear changing in high range
The road speeds at which gear changes take
place vary according to the position of the
accelerator; minimum acceleration will result
in gear changes at low road speeds, while
greater throttle openings will cause the
gearbox to delay gear changes until faster
road speeds have been reached (thereby
increasing acceleration).
With practice, gear changes can be made to
occur at a wide range of different road speeds
depending on accelerator pedal pressure.
On long inclines, an automatic gearbox will
sometimes change back and forth between
gears. This occurs because the transmission
does not include a ratio that is precisely right
for the particular incline and vehicle loading
circumstances. Excessive gear changing is
wasteful of fuel and results in a loss of
momentum; it can be prevented by selecting
the 3 or 2 positions which limit the gearbox
to lower ratios.
Kick-down
To provide rapid acceleration for overtaking,
kick the accelerator pedal to the full extent of
its travel in a single, quick movement (this is
known as kick-down). Up to a certain speed,
this will cause an immediate downshift into
the lowest appropriate gear, followed by rapid
acceleration. Once the pedal is relaxed, normal
gear change speeds will resume (dependent
on road speed and accelerator pedal position).MODE SWITCH
In High range, the mode switch is used to
select Sport mode.
In Low range, pressing the same switch
selects Manual mode.
Pressing the switch a second time returns the
gearbox to its normal operation.
Sport mode
When accelerating in Sport mode, gear
changing is delayed to make optimum use of
the engines power. Select when increased
acceleration is required, or when negotiating
long inclines or twisting roads. However, you
should be aware that driving in Sport mode
will increase fuel consumption.
To select Sport mode, press the Mode
switch once whilst the gearbox is in High
range (the message centre will display S
along with the selected gear, eg.S3). 
						

							Automatic transmission
106 Manual mode
Press the mode switch whilst the gearbox is in
Low range to select Manual mode; this
enables the transmission to function as a
manual gearbox, providing maximum vehicle
control and engine braking - ideal for use in
severe off-road conditions (the message
centre displays LM along with the selected
gear, eg.LM3).
NOTE:Changing from High to Low range (or
vice versa) will automatically cancel Sport or
Manual mode.
Towing for recovery
If it is necessary for the vehicle to be towed on
all four wheels, transfer neutral MUST be
selected. (See
Emergency towing).