Land Rover Range Rover 2000 2001 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Aus Rover

							General data
178 APPROACH, DEPARTURE AND BREAKOVER ANGLES
NOTE:All figures are ride height figures for vehicles with either 235/70 x 16 or 255/65 x 16 tyres
at EEC kerb weight and are given in degrees.
Front - approach angle
CRAWL & ACCESS LOW STANDARD HIGH
To bib spoiler* 24°28°31°34°
To bumper 28°32°34°38°
* It is recommended that the bib spoiler is removed for all serious off-road driving.
Rear - departure angle
CRAWL & ACCESS LOW STANDARD HIGH
To crossmember 24°27°29°32°
Breakover angle
CRAWL & ACCESS LOW STANDARD HIGH
160°156°154°151° 
						

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179 WEIGHTS
4.0 litre petrol 4.6 litre petrol
Max. front axle weight 1320 kg 1320 kg
Max. rear axle weight 1840 kg 1840 kg
Gross vehicle weight 2780 kg 2780 kg
4.0 litre auto 4.6 litre auto
EEC kerb weight 2100 kg 2220 kg
Front axle 1100 kg 1165 kg
Rear axle 1000 kg 1055 kg
EEC kerb weight = unladen weight + full fuel tank + 75 kg driver.
NOTE:Axle weights are non-additive. The individual maximum axle weights and gross vehicle
weights must not be exceeded.
TOWING WEIGHTS(all models)
On-road Off-road
Unbraked trailers 750 kg................................................ 500 kg
Trailers with overrun brakes 3,500 kg............................. 1,000 kg
Trailers with coupled brakes 3,500 kg............................. 1,000 kg
Nose weight (off-road & on-road) 150 kg......................
Roof rack load 75 kg.....................................................
NOTE:All weight figures are subject to local restrictions. It is the owners responsibility to ensure
that all territorial towing regulations are complied with. 
						

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180 FUEL
Petrol(Minimum requirement)
Catalyst vehicles
High compression engines 95 RON Unleaded................
Low compression engines 91 RON Unleaded................
WHEELS & TYRES
Road wheel nut torque 108 Nm........................................
Wheel sizes 7J x 16 (use with 235/70 tyres).........................................................
8J x 16 (use with 255/65 tyres)
8J x 18 (use with 255/55 tyres)
Front Rear
235/70 x 16 radial
255/65 x 16 radial
255/55 x 18 radial
All load conditions 193 kPa............................................... 262 kPa
(28 psi) (38 psi)
WARNING
Tyre pressures must be checked with the
tyres cold, as the pressure is approximately
20 kPa (3 psi) higher at running
temperature. If the vehicle has been parkedin the sun or high ambient temperatures, DO
NOT reduce the tyre pressures; move the
vehicle into the shade and wait for the tyres
to cool before checking the pressures. 
						

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SECTION 6
Parts & accessories
Section Contents Page
Parts & accessories 183.................................
Electrical equipment 183................................
After sales service 183....................................
Travelling abroad 183..................................... 
						

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							Parts & accessories
183 PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Your vehicle has been designed, built and
tested to cope with a variety of off-road
driving conditions, some of which can place
the severest possible demands on control
systems and components. As such, fitting
replacement parts and accessories that have
been developed and tested to the same
stringent standards as the original
components will safeguard the continued
reliability, safety and performance of your
vehicle.
To augment the vehicle’s already impressive
performance, a comprehensive range of Land
Rover-approved spare parts and accessories
is available, enabling the vehicle to fulfill a
wide variety of roles, and enhancing and
protecting the vehicle in the many tasks to
which it can be applied.
Land Rover parts are the only parts built to
original equipment specifications AND
approved by Land Rover designers; this
means that every single part and accessory
has been rigorously tested by the same
engineering team that designed and built the
vehicle and can therefore be guaranteed for
twelve months with unlimited mileage.
A full list and description of all accessories is
available from your Land Rover dealer
WARNING
The fitting of non-approved parts and
accessories, or the carrying out of
non-approved alterations or conversions,
may be dangerous and could affect the
safety of the vehicle and occupants, and
also invalidate the terms and conditions of
the vehicle warranty.Electrical equipment
It is extremely hazardous to fit parts or
accessories where installation requires the
dismantling of, or addition to, either the
electrical or fuel systems. It is recommended
that you consult a Land Rover dealer before
fitting any accessory.
Fitting inferior quality parts or accessories
may be dangerous and could invalidate the
vehicle warranty.
After sales service
The After Sales 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.
Only Land Rover dealers are able to provide
the full range of parts and accessories that
meet our rigorous standards of safety,
durability and performance.
Travelling abroad
In some countries, it is illegal to fit parts that
do not conform to the vehicle manufacturer’s
specification. Owners should ensure that any
parts and accessories fitted while travelling
abroad, also conform to the legal
requirements of their home country. 
						

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							185 This section of the handbook is devoted to
your vehicle’s superb off-road driving
capabilities.
Before venturing off-road however, it is
absolutely essentialthat inexperienced
drivers become fully familiar with the vehicle’s
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 187........................
Driving on soft surfaces & dry sand 190........
Driving on slippery surfaces 190....................
Driving on rough tracks 190...........................
Climbing steep slopes 191..............................
Descending steep slopes 192.........................
Traversing a slope 193...................................
Negotiating a’V’shaped gully 193..................
Driving in existing vehicle tracks 193..............
Crossing a ridge 194......................................
Crossing a ditch 194.......................................
Wading 194....................................................
Bib spoiler 195............................................... 
						

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							Off-road driving
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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 inclines
could cause fuel starvation to the engine
and consequent damage to the catalytic
converter.
Driving 0ff-road with a loaded roof rack
is NOT recommended. If it is necessary
to stow luggage on the roof rack while
driving off-road, all loads MUST be
removed before traversing side slopes.BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES
These basic driving techniques are an
introduction to the art of off-road driving and
do not necessarily provide the information
needed to successfully cope with every single
off-road situation.
We strongly recommend that owners who
intend to drive off-road frequently, should
seek as much additional information and
practical experience as possible.
Gear selection - automatic gearbox
On automatic models, with the gearshift lever
set at’D’, the gearbox automatically provides
the correct gear for the appropriate gear range
selected (HIGH or LOW). Remember that
position’1’will hold the gearbox in first gear
to give maximum engine braking when
required.
HIGH range gears should be used whenever
possible; only change to the LOW range when
ground conditions become very difficult.
Uncontrolled spinning of individual wheels will
be limited by the viscous coupling unit which
is combined with the centre differential.
Braking
As far as possible, vehicle speed should be
controlled through correct gear selection.
Application of the pedal should be kept to an
absolute minimum. Harsh braking on wet,
muddy or loose surfaces could prove
dangerous.
NOTE:If the correct gear has been selected,
braking will be largely unnecessary.