Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook Aus Rover

General data
178 FUEL
Petrol(Minimum requirement)
Catalyst vehicles
High compression engines 95 RON Unleaded
} to EN 228 specification ................
Low compression engines 91 RON Unleaded................
Non-catalyst vehicles
Low compression engines 91 RON leaded or unleaded................
WHEELS & TYRES
Road wheel nut torque 108 Nm........................................
Wheel sizes 8J x 16 (use with 255/65 tyres).........................................................
8J x 18 (use with 255/55...

179
SECTION 6
Parts & accessories
Section Contents Page
Parts & accessories 181.................................
Electrical equipment 181................................
After sales service 182....................................
Travelling abroad 182..................................... 

180 

Parts & accessories
181 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
182 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...

183 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 185........................
Driving on soft surfaces & dry sand 189...........

184 

Off-road driving
185
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
186 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
187 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...