Land Rover Range Rover 2004my Owners Handbook Lm 2nd Edition Nas Rover

Load Carrying
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Lo ad  Carry ingLUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
Four fixing points are provided in the rear 
luggage compartment floor, to assist in safely 
securing large items of luggage. Land Rover 
provides a range of approved luggage retention 
accessories.
WARNING
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or 
luggage which could move and cause 
personal injury in the event of an accident or 
emergency manoeuver either on or off-road.
ROOF RACKS 
A range of roof rack systems is available as 
Land Rover...

Bi-Xenon Headlights
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B i-Xe non  Hea dlig htsBI-XENON LIGHT UNITS
WARNING
•Used xenon light units contain mercury, 
which is hazardous and can be injurious to 
health.
•The xenon system generates up to 28 000 
volts and contact with this voltage could 
lead to a fatality. Ensure that headlights 
are switched off and switch off the starter 
switch before working on the system.
•Replacement or maintenance of xenon 
lights should be carried out only by 
qualified personnel.Vehicles fitted with Bi-Xenon...

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Off-road Driving
Off-road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES  . . . . . . . . . . . .  176
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178
REMOVING THE FRONT BIB SPOILER. . . . . . . .  179
Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY SAND  . .  180
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180
DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS...

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Off-road Driving
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Off-road Driving
Off-road DrivingBEFORE YOU DRIVE
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely         
essential that inexperienced drivers become 
fully familiar with the vehicles controls, in 
particular the transfer gear switch and Hill 
Descent Control (HDC), and also study the 
off-road driving techniques described on this 
and the following pages.
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
•DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be 
prepared for emergencies at all times.
•Your Range...

Off-road Driving
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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, including off-road recovery 
techniques.
We strongly recommend that owners who 
intend to drive off-road frequently, should seek 
as much additional information and practical 
experience as possible.
Before driving off-road it is important that you 
check the...

Off-road Driving
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Steering
WARNING
DO NOT hold the steering wheel with your 
thumbs inside the rim - a sudden ‘Kick’ of the 
wheel as the vehicle negotiates a rut or 
boulder could seriously injure them. ALWAYS 
grip the wheel on the outside of the rim (as 
shown) when traversing uneven ground.
Ground clearance
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance 
beneath the vehicle suspension components 
and under the front and rear bumpers. Note 
also that there are other parts of the vehicle 
which may come...

Off-road Driving
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AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD
WARNING
Before rejoining the public highway, or 
driving at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h), 
consideration should be given to the 
following:
•Wheels and tires must be cleaned of mud 
and inspected for damage - ensure that 
there are no lumps or bulges in the tires or 
exposure of the ply or cord structure.
•If wheels and tires are not cleaned 
properly, damage to the wheels, tires, 
braking system and suspension 
components could occur.
•Brake discs and...

Off-road Driving
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REMOVING THE FRONT BIB SPOILER
To improve off-road performance, it is possible 
to remove the front bib spoiler from the vehicle 
- this will also prevent the spoiler from being 
damaged.
1.Remove the towing eye cover (see 
‘TOWING EYES’, page 246).
2.From inside the wheel arch, remove the 
bolt/washer securing the spoiler to the 
wheel arch liner. Repeat for the other side 
of the vehicle. Keep the bolts and washers 
in a safe place.3.On one half of the spoiler, remove the 
three...