Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Engine compartment
138
WARNING
It is vital that the hydraulic brake fluid is
completely renewed at 60,000 km intervals
or every 36 months, whichever is sooner.
At 120,000 km intervals or every 6 years,
whichever is sooner, all hydraulic brake
fluid, seals and flexible hoses should be
renewed. All working surfaces of the caliper
cylinders should be examined and the
components renewed where necessary.
Under arduous operating conditions, these
intervals must be reduced. Please consult
your Land Rover Dealer...

Tyres
139
WARNING
·Never drive your vehicle if the tyres are
badly worn, cut or damaged, or if the
pressures are incorrect.
·Incorrectly inflated tyres wear rapidly
and seriously affect the vehicles safety
and road handling characteristics.
Caring for your tyres
Always drive with consideration for the
condition of the tyres and frequently inspect
the tread and side walls for signs of distortion
or damage (in particular, look for lumps, cuts
and bulges).
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures should be checked at...

Tyres
140 Replacement tyres
Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit the
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tyres
comply with the manufacturers original
specification and that the load rating shown
on the side wall is the same as that of the
original equipment. Contact your Land Rover
dealer for further information or assistance.
WARNING
Do not replace wheels with any type other
than genuine Land Rover parts. Wheels and
tyres are designed for both off-road...

Washer jets & wiper blades
141
WASHER JETS
To adjust the front screen washer jets, insert a
needle into the jet orifice and lever gently to
position each jet so that the spray is directed
at two points midway between the top and
bottom of the windscreen.
To adjust the rear screen washer jet, insert a
long needle-like probe into the jet orifice and
lever gently to position the jet so that the
spray is directed towards the cross symbol on
the screen.HEADLIGHT WIPERS
(if fitted)
Each headlight wiper arm has...

Washer jets & wiper blades
142
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...

Battery
143
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...

Battery
144 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...

Battery
145 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...

Battery
146 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...

Wheel changing
147
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...