Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover
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Off-road driving 197 DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES A.Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length before the slope, engage LOW range and then select the lowest gear. B.Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle in order to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT touch the brake or clutch pedals during the descent; the engine will limit the speed, keeping the vehicle under control provided the front wheels are turning. If the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate gently to maintain directional stability. DO NOT use the brakes or attempt to change gears.C.Once level ground is reached, select a suitable gear for the next stage of the journey. WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may cause the vehicle to roll over.
Off-road driving 198 TRAVERSING A SLOPE Before crossing a slope always observe the following precautions: ·Check that the ground is firm and not slippery. ·Check that the wheels on the downhill side of the vehicle are not likely to drop into any depressions in the ground and that the uphill wheels will not run over rocks, tree roots, or similar obstacles that could suddenly increase the angle of tilt. ·Ensure that passenger weight is evenly distributed, that all roof rack luggage is removed and that all other luggage is properly secured and stowed as low as possible. Always remember; any sudden movement of the load could cause the vehicle to overturn. ·Rear seat passengers should sit on the uphill side of the vehicle or, in extreme conditions, should vacate the vehicle until the sloping ground has been safely negotiated.NEGOTIATING A V SHAPED GULLY Observe extreme caution! Steering up either of the gully walls could cause the side of the vehicle to be trapped against the opposite gully wall. DRIVING IN EXISTING VEHICLE TRACKS As far as possible, allow the vehicle to steer itself along the bottom of the ruts. However, always keep a tight hold of the steering wheel to prevent it from spinning free. Particularly in wet conditions, if the steering wheel is allowed to spin free, the vehicle may appear to be driving straight ahead in the ruts, but in actual fact (due to the lack of traction caused by wet ground) is unknowingly on full right or left lock. Then, when level ground is reached, or if a dry patch is encountered, the wheels will find traction and cause the vehicle to suddenly veer to the left or right.
Off-road driving 199 CROSSING A RIDGE Approach at right angles so that both front wheels cross the ridge together; an angled approach could cause traction to be lost through diagonally opposite wheels lifting from the ground at the same time. CROSSING A DITCH Cross ditches at an angle so that three wheels always maintain contact with the ground (if approached head on, both front wheels will drop into the ditch together, possibly resulting in the chassis and front bumper being trapped on opposite sides of he ditch).WADING WARNING The maximum advisable wading depth is 20 in. (0,5 metre). Severe electrical damage may occur if the vehicle remains stationary for any length of time when the water level is above the door sills. Before wading, ensure the electronic air suspension is set in either Standard or High ride height. If the water is likely to exceed 20 in. (0.5 metre) while the vehicle is moving, the following precautions MUST be observed: ·Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator grille to prevent water from soaking the engine and mud from blocking the radiator. ·Ensure that the silt bed below the water is firm enough to support the vehicles weight and provide sufficient traction. ·Select High ride height. ·Ensure that the engine air intake is above the water level. ·Select a low gear and maintain sufficient throttle to prevent the engine from stalling. This is particularly important if the exhaust pipe is under water. ·Drive slowly into the water and accelerate to a speed which causes a bow wave to form; then maintain that speed. At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.
Off-road driving 200 After wading Drive the vehicle a short distance and apply the footbrake to check that the brakes are fully effective. DO NOT rely on the handbrake alone to hold the vehicle stationary until the transmission has thoroughly dried out; in the meantime, use wheel chocks or leave the vehicle parked in gear. Remove any protective covering from in front of the radiator grille. If the water was particularly muddy, remove any blockages (mud and leaves) from the radiator and oil cooler (behind spoiler on left hand side) to reduce the risk of overheating. If deep water is regularly negotiated, check the transmission oils for signs of water contamination; contaminated oil can be identified through its milky appearance. In addition, check the air filter element for water ingress, and replace if wet. Vehicles required to undergo frequent or deep wading conditions will require more frequent servicing. See Owner maintenance and contact a Land Rover dealer for advice. If salt water is frequently negotiated, thoroughly wash the underbody components and exposed body panels, with fresh water. BIB SPOILER(if fitted) The vehicle has a bib spoiler extension fitted to the front bumper to improve air flow during normal driving conditions. This MUST be removed when considering serious off-road driving. The bib spoiler is in two parts and is attached to the underside of the front bumper by six spring clips and eight plastic rivets. To remove: Using a screwdriver, remove the inner locking pins from the studs, then remove the studs. Slide the spring clips off the bib spoiler, then separate the two halves of the spoiler. Store all parts in a suitable container pending refitment. To refit: Place one half of the bib spoiler against the underside of the front bumper, install four studs and fit the locking pins and three spring clips. Engage the other half of the bib spoiler with the first half, then fit the remaining studs and spring clips, ensuring that the locking pins are fitted to the studs. SNOW CHAINS Snow chains are NOT recommended for off-road use. For further information see Tyres.
Index 201 A ABS in action! 108.......................................... Access code 16.............................................. Accessories 187............................................. After sales service 188.................................... Air conditioning 78......................................... Air distribution 80........................................... Air suspension 113......................................... Airbag SRS 47 & 172...................................... Airbag SRS warning light 50........................... Anti-freeze 140............................................... Anti-lock braking ABS 108.............................. Anti-theft alarm indicator light 13................... Anti-theft precautions 5.................................. Anti-trap function 69 & 72.............................. Ashtray 82...................................................... Auto relock 19................................................ Automatic temperature control (ATC) 78........ Automatic transmission 102........................... Auxiliary equipment 94................................... B Battery charging 150...................................... Bib spoiler 200............................................... Body protection 171....................................... Bonnet 136..................................................... Booster cables 126......................................... Brake fluid check 142..................................... Brake pads 107............................................... Braking system 107........................................ Breakdown safety code 6................................ Bulb failure messages 29................................ Bulbs 163....................................................... C Catalytic converter 95..................................... Child restraints 45.......................................... Child-proof locks 19....................................... Cigar lighter 83............................................... Cleaning 171................................................... Clock 82......................................................... Clutch 101...................................................... Cold climates 90 & 92..................................... Controls 9.......................................................Cooling system top-up 140............................ Courtesy & map reading lights 81.................. Critical warnings 23........................................ Cruise control 111.......................................... Cubby box 84................................................. D Dimensions 179............................................. Direction indicators 62 & 164 & 166.............. Door locks 11................................................. Door mirrors 54.............................................. Drivers seat/mirrors facility 38....................... Driving 96....................................................... E Electrical equipment 187................................ Electrical system 179...................................... Electronic air suspension messages 116........ Electronic traction control 110........................ Emergency key access code 16...................... Emergency starting 126.................................. Emergency towing 101 & 129......................... Emission control system 93........................... Empty fuel tank 98.......................................... Engine immobilisation 15............................... Engine oil level check & top-up 139................ Engines 178.................................................... External temperature 80................................. F Face level vents 75.......................................... Fog guard lights (rear) 67............................... Fog lights (front) 167..................................... Folding armrests 35........................................ Front fog lights 67.......................................... Front towing eye 129...................................... Fuel 95 & 183.................................................. Fuel consumption 182.................................... Fuel economy 93............................................ Fuel filler flap 97............................................. Fuel filling 98.................................................. Fuel gauge 57................................................. Fuse failure messages 28............................... Fuses 159.......................................................
Index 202 G Gear changing in high range 105.................... Gear selection automatic gearbox 103............ Gear selection manual gearbox 100................ Gear selector lever 102................................... General data 175............................................. Glass & mirrors 171....................................... Glovebox 83 & 170......................................... Ground clearance 193..................................... H Halogen bulbs 163.......................................... Handbrake 107............................................... Handset 11 & 21 & 151.................................. Hazard warning lights 67................................ Head restraint adjustment 35 & 37 & 41......... Headlight main & dipped beam 63 & 165........ Headlight wash/wipe 66 & 146........................ Headlight wipers 146...................................... Heated front seats 80...................................... Heated rear screen 80..................................... Heated windscreen 80.................................... Heater controls 76.......................................... Height (of vehicle) 94..................................... Height settings 114........................................ High range gears 102..................................... Horn 68.......................................................... I Important driving information 94.................... Indicators 62.................................................. Inertia switch 20 & 99..................................... Infant & child restraints 45............................. Information messages 23............................... Instrument dimmer control 63........................ Instrument pack, clock & radio 172................ Instruments & warning lights 94.................... J Jacking 154.................................................... Jump leads 126.............................................. L Lazy locking 18............................................... Lazy seats 18 & 39.......................................... Leaving the vehicle 73.................................... Lights 62........................................................Loadspace cover 85........................................ Loadspace light 168....................................... Locking wheel nuts 158.................................. Locks 11......................................................... Low range gears 103...................................... Low temperature warning 80.......................... Lubricants & Fluids 175.................................. Lumbar support adjustment 37...................... M Main gearbox 100........................................... Maintenance 133............................................ Manual transmission 100............................... Manually-operated front seats 34................... Map reading lights 81..................................... Maximum permissible towed weights 124...... Message centre 23......................................... Mirrors 54 & 84 & 171................................... Mislock 18...................................................... Mode switch (automatic transmission) 105.... N Nose weight 124............................................. Number plate lights 168................................. O One-touch function 69.................................... Opening the doors 19..................................... Overspeed warning 121.................................. Owner maintenance 133................................. P Parking 91...................................................... Parking lights 63............................................ Parts & accessories 187................................. Poisonous liquids 135.................................... Positioning the jack 155................................. Power assisted steering 94............................. Power steering top-up 143............................. Pre-tensioners 44........................................... Puddle lights 167............................................ R Radio remote switches 68.............................. Radio/cassette & CD player 151 & 172........... Rear ashtray 83.............................................. Rear courtesy & reading lights 169................ Rear footwell light 169....................................
Index 203 Rear screen wash/wipe 66.............................. Rear seat 40................................................... Rear towing eye 129....................................... Rear window isolation switch 71.................... Rear-view mirror 84....................................... Replacement tyres 145................................... Reversing lights 167....................................... Ride height settings 114................................. Road testing on dynamometers 134............... Roof rack 125................................................. Running-in 93................................................. S Safety in the garage 135................................. Safety on the forecourt 98.............................. Seat belt pre-tensioners 44............................. Seat belt safety 42.......................................... Seat belts 172................................................. Seats 34......................................................... Security Card 10............................................. Security information card 16.......................... Selector lever positions 104........................... Service Portfolio 3 & 133................................ Side lights 62 & 164........................................ Side repeater lights 167.................................. Snow chains 145 & 200.................................. Spare wheel 153............................................. Speedometer 56............................................. Starter switch 89............................................ Starting & driving 90 & 91 & 95..................... Steering 134 & 179 & 192.............................. Steering column adjustment 53...................... Steering column lock 89................................. Steering wheel switches 68............................ Stop lights 166 & 169..................................... Sun visor vanity mirror 82.............................. Sunroof 72..................................................... Superlocking 13............................................. Switches 67.................................................... T Tachometer 56............................................... Tail lights 166................................................. Tailgate 22......................................................Technical data 175.......................................... Telephones 86................................................ Temperature gauge 57.................................... Testing inertia reel seat belts 46..................... Towball fitting 123.......................................... Towing 118 & 122.......................................... Towing for recovery 106 & 129....................... Towing weights 181....................................... Traction control 110....................................... Trailer socket 125........................................... Transfer gearbox 100..................................... Transporter or trailer lashing 130................... Travelling abroad 188..................................... Trip computer 119.......................................... Trip computer overspeed warning 121........... Trip recorder 56.............................................. Tyres 144 & 183............................................. V Vanity mirror illumination 82 & 170................ Vehicle height 3 & 94...................................... Vehicle identification 5.................................... Vehicle stability 94.......................................... Vehicle weights 124 & 181.............................. Ventilation 75................................................. W Wading 199.................................................... Warming-up 90 & 92...................................... Warning labels attached to the vehicle 3......... Warning lights 58........................................... Washer jets 66 & 146...................................... Washing your vehicle 171.............................. Weights 181................................................... Wheel changing 152....................................... Wheel chocks 152.......................................... Wheel nut torque 183..................................... Wheels & tyres 183........................................ Windows 69................................................... Windscreen washer 65................................... Windscreen washer top-up 141...................... Windscreen wipers 64.................................... Wiper blade replacement 147.........................