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 top of
the tailgate). To change the wiper blade, it is
necessary to stop the wiper arm during its
travel as follows:
Set the rear screen wiper operating, then open
the upper tailgate when the wiper is in a
near-vertical position. The wiper will stop as
soon as the tailgate is opened.
Turn the starter switch to the 0 position to
prevent the wiper from operating, lower the
upper tailgate and then replace the wiper
blade (as described for front wiper blade
overleaf). The wiper will continue operating as
soon as the starter switch is returned to
position I. 
						

							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
explosive hydrogen gas - ensure sparks
and naked lights are kept away from the
engine compartment.
For your safety remove all metal wrist
bands and jewellery before working in
the engine compartment and NEVER
allow the battery terminals or vehicle
leads to make contact with tools or metal
parts of the vehicle.
Battery maintenance
The battery is designed to be maintenance
free, so topping-up is unnecessary. On the top
of the battery there is a battery condition
indicator (arrowed in illustration). Examine the
indicator periodically to check the batterys
condition. When the indicator shows:
·GREEN - the battery is in a good state of
charge.
·DARK (turning to black) - the battery
needs charging.
·CLEAR (or light yellow) - the battery mustbe replaced. Do not charge the battery or
jump start the car in this condition.
·If the green dot is missing, the battery
needs charging.
NOTE:When checking the battery condition
indicator, if necessary, clean the battery top to
ensure a clear view.
If the indicator shows clear or yellow, tap the
indicator with the handle of a screwdriver to
disperse any air bubbles. If the colour is
unchanged, the battery must be replaced. 
						

							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
then remove the key from the vehicle.
2.Disconnect battery WITHIN 17 SECONDS
(if the battery is not disconnected within
17 seconds, the alarm will sound).
ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) cable
first and then the positive (+) cable. When
reconnecting, connect the positive cable first
and then the negative cable. Do not allow the
battery terminals to make contact with metal
parts of the vehicle.
To release the battery from the car, undo the
nuts securing the battery clamping plate and
remove the clamping plate.When replacing, ensure the battery is fitted
the right way round (positive terminal towards
the centre of the vehicle) and that the
clamping plate is secure. Tighten the clamping
plate nuts until the clamping plate is free from
movement, but do not overtighten.
If the siren sounds when the battery is
reconnected, it can NOT be turned off in the
normal way (ie. by operating the handset
buttons). To deactivate the alarm, turn the
starter switch to position 1.
Replacement batteries
Only fit a replacement battery of the same type
and specification as the original - other
batteries may vary in size or have different
terminal positions which could cause a fire
hazard when connected to the vehicles
electrical system.
Battery disposal
Used batteries should be recycled. However,
batteries are hazardous - you should seek
advice about disposal from a Land Rover
dealer or your local authority.
WARNING
·Do not reverse the polarity of the battery
- the electrical system may be damaged
if the battery leads are connected to the
wrong terminals.
·Keep the battery upright at all times -
damage will be caused if the battery is
tilted more than 45 degrees.
·DO NOT run the engine with the battery
disconnected, or disconnect the battery
while the engine is running. 
						

							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 the leads once the charger is
switched on.
·While charging, shield your eyes or avoid
leaning over the battery and keep the area
around the top of the battery well
ventilated.
·Do not allow naked lights near the battery
(batteries generate inflammable hydrogen
during and after charging).
·The battery will be charged sufficiently
once the battery condition indicator shows
GREEN. When charging is finished, switch
off the battery charger BEFORE
disconnecting the leads from the battery
terminals.
·After charging, leave the battery for an
hour BEFORE reconnection to the vehicle -
this will allow time for explosive gases to
disperse, thereby minimising the risk of
fire or explosion.
NOTE:Be aware that a battery will take longer
to charge in a cold environment.
WARNING
DO NOT charge the battery if it is connected
to the car - this may seriously damage the
electrical system.
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery if the
battery condition indicator is clear or light
yellow.
DO NOT charge the battery if it is suspected
of being frozen. 
						

							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 & sunroof
Operation of the windows and the sunroof will
be accompanied by messages from the
message centre to inform you that the
one-touch and anti-trap functions are not
set. (see
Electric windowsandSunroof).
Trip computer
(where fitted)
All data entered will be lost. Reset as
described in
Trip computer.
Trip odometer (trip 1)
This resets to zero.
Handsets
Both handsets will require to be
resynchronised to the vehicle (see
Locks &
alarm
). 
						

							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 on the hazard warning lights
The hazard warning lights MUST remain
flashing and the tailgate open THROUGHOUT
THE WHOLE wheel changing process.
Using the wheel chocks
WARNING
Before raising the vehicle, it is ESSENTIAL
to chock one of the road wheels; the
handbrake acts on the transmission, not on
the rear wheels, and therefore may not hold
the vehicle when raised.
Always chock the front and back of the wheel
diagonally opposite the one to be removed.
The wheel chocks are stowed with the jack,
jack lever, wheel brace and steel spare wheel
beneath the loadspace floor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before jacking the vehicle always observe
the following precautions!
·Park your vehicle away from the
thoroughfare, and make your
passengers wait in a safe area
AWAY from the vehicle.
·Apply the handbrake and engage
first gear (select P for automatic
gearboxes) in Low or High range.
·Ensure the air suspension system is
frozen, and remove the starter key.
·NEVER jack the vehicle with
passengers inside, or with a caravan
or trailer connected!
·NEVER work beneath the vehicle
with the jack as the only means of
support. The jack is designed for
wheel changing only! 
						

							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 spare wheel from the loadspace. 
						

							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 notched end over the pegs on the release
valve. Slowly turn the release valve
anti-clockwise, allowing the weight of the
vehicle to lower the jack.
WARNING
·Ensure the jack is positioned on firm,
level ground.
·DO NOT use the jack to raise the vehicle
until you have carefully read and
understood Positioning the jack later in
this section. If in doubt, consult your
dealer.
·Care must be taken to avoid accidental
contact with any underbody parts,
especially the hot exhaust system
components, likely to cause personal
injury during raising or lowering of the
vehicle.
·Ensure that the space under and around
the vehicle is free from obstruction as it
is lowered. 
						

							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 line with the jacking
points.
WARNING
·NEVER use the jack from the side of the
vehicle.
·ALWAYS use the complete, two piece,
jacking lever throughout to minimise any
accidental contact with a hot exhaust
system.
·ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack
location points described or damage to
the vehicle could occur.Rear jacking point:
Push the mud flap (if fitted) up over the tyre
to allow clear access. Position the jack so that,
when raised, it engages with the rear axle
casing immediately below the air spring and
as close as possible to the shock absorber
mounting bracket (see illustration).
Front jacking point:
Position the jack so that, when raised, it will
engage with the front axle casing immediately
below the air spring (see illustration). The
cradle of the jack must locate between the end
of the axle and the point where the radius arm
attaches to the axle (see illustration). 
						

							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 - to achieve this, ALWAYS
remove the key from the starter switch and
ensure that the tailgate remains open and
the hazard lights are operating throughout.
·Use the wheel brace to slacken the wheel
nuts half a turn anti-clockwise (see
Locking wheel nuts).
·Raise the vehicle until the tyre is clear of
the ground and remove the wheel nuts
and wheel (DO NOT damage the surface of
alloy wheels by placing them face down on
the road).
·Use an approved anti-seize compound to
treat the wheel-mounting spigot to
minimise the tendency for adhesion
between the wheel and the spigot. Ensure
that no oil or compound comes into
contact with the brake components. If, due
to an emergency situation, this treatment
is not practicable; refit the spare wheel for
the time being, but remove and treat the
wheel at the earliest opportunity.
·Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the
wheel nuts, ensuring they are firmly
seated. DO NOT fully tighten whilst the
tyre is clear of the ground.
WARNING
When fitting a wheel, ensure that the mating
faces of the hub and wheel are clean and
free from rust - an accumulation of dirt or
rust could cause the wheel nuts to become
loose and result in an accident.