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 for advice.
POWER STEERING TOP-UP
ONLY check the fluid level when the engine is
switched off and the system is cold and
ensure that the steering wheel is not turned
after stopping the engine.
Wipe the filler cap to prevent dirt from
entering the reservoir.
Remove the filler cap and, using a lint-free
cloth, wipe the dipstick clean. Refit the filler
cap fully and remove it again to check the fluid
level. Add fluid to the reservoir until the level
is between the upper mark and the bottom of
the dipstick (seeGeneral datafor
recommended fluid).
·DO NOT fill above the UPPER mark on the
dipstick.
WARNING
The engine must NOT be started if the fluid
level has dropped below the bottom of the
dipstick - severe damage to the pump could
result. 
						

							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 least
once a week with normal road use, but should
be checked DAILY if the vehicle is used
off-road.
Check the pressures, including the spare,
when the tyres are cold (air pressure naturally
increases in warm tyres). The recommended
pressures are given in theGeneral data
section.
WARNING
If the vehicle has been parked in strong
sunlight or is used in high ambient
temperatures, DO NOT reduce tyre
pressures; instead, move the vehicle into
shade and allow the tyres to cool before
checking.Tyre wear
Some tyres fitted as original equipment have
wear indicators moulded into the tread
pattern. When the tread has worn down to 1.6
mm the indicators start appearing on the
surface of the tread pattern, producing the
effect of a continuous band across the width
of the tyre.
A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as an
indicator band becomes visible or the tread
depth reaches the minimum permitted by
legislation.
Tread depth must be checked regularly (at
every maintenance service, or more
frequently). Always replace a tyre before the
tread reaches a remaining depth of 1.6 mm.
DO NOT drive with tyres worn to this limit; the
safety of the vehicle and its occupants will be
adversely affected.
NOTE:After off-road use, check to make sure
there are no lumps or bulges in the tyres or
exposure of the ply or cord structure.
Valve caps
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly to
prevent dirt from entering the valve. 
						

							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 and
on-road use and have a very important
influence upon the correct operation of the
suspension systems and vehicle handling.
Alternative wheels which do not meet
original equipment specifications should not
be fitted.
NOTE:Tyre sizes and pressure are shown in
General data.Snow chains
Snow chains are designed for on-road use in
extreme snow conditions only, and are not
recommended for off-road use. It is
recommended that only Land Rover approved
snow chains are fitted and that the following
recommendations are always observed:
·Only Land Rover approved snow chains
can be fitted to the front wheels.
·Only fit snow chains in pairs.
·Always adhere to the snow chain fitting
and retensioning instructions and the
speed limit recommendations for varying
road conditions. Never exceed 50 km/h.
·Avoid tyre damage by removing snow
chains as soon as the road is free of snow.
·If only non-approved snow chains are
available, they MUST only be fitted to the
REAR wheels.
For more information or assistance, consult
your Land Rover dealer.
WARNING
DO NOT fit non-approved snow chains to the
FRONT wheels - this could damage brake
components.
NOTE:If a full set of four chains is to be
used, they MUST be Land Rover approved. 
						

							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 two jets
(arrowed in illustration) which direct wash
fluid on to the headlight lens as the wiper arm
passes over it. These jets are set during
manufacture and must NOT be adjusted.
Should any jet become obstructed, insert a
needle or a strand of wire into the orifice to
clear it. 
						

							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 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
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
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 must
be 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
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
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
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 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
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 & 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. (seeElectric windowsandSunroof).
Trip computer
(where fitted)
All data entered will be lost. Reset as
described inTrip computer.
Trip odometer (trip 1)
This resets to zero.
Handsets
Both handsets will require to be
resynchronised to the vehicle (seeLocks &
alarm). 
						

							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 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!