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

On-Road Driving
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DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher 
roll-over rate than other types of vehicles. 
Since these vehicles are designed to be 
operated off-road, these vehicles have a 
higher ground clearance and hence a higher 
center of gravity. Such a feature has been 
associated with an increased risk of vehicle 
roll-over. An advantage associated with 
higher ground clearance vehicles is a better 
view of the road, allowing the driver to 
anticipate problems....

On-Road Driving
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FUEL ECONOMY
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major 
factors: 
•How your vehicle is maintained.
•How you drive your vehicle.
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential 
that your vehicle is maintained in accordance 
with the manufacturers service schedule. 
Items such as the condition of the air cleaner 
element, tire pressures and wheel alignment 
will have a significant effect on fuel 
consumption. But, above all, the way in which 
you drive is most important. The...

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Owner Maintenance
Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  195
OWNER MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  195
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  196
PREPARATION FOR WINTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197
EMISSION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197
ROAD TESTING DYNAMOMETERS
(‘rolling roads’)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197
Hood Opening
HOOD OPENING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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BATTERY MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   215
Tires
CARING FOR YOUR TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   217
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING . . . . . . . . .   220
SNOW CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   222
Cleaning & Vehicle Care
WASHING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   223
CLEANING THE INTERIOR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   225
Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) . . . .   227
Parts & Accessories
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES...

Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance
Ma inte na nceROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to 
ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency 
of your vehicle.
Maintenance is the owners responsibility and 
you must ensure that owner maintenance 
operations, oil services, inspections and brake 
fluid and coolant changes are carried out when 
required and according to the manufacturers 
recommendations.
The routine maintenance requirements for your 
vehicle are shown in the Passport...

Maintenance
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WARNING
If brake pedal travel is unusually long or if 
there is any significant loss of brake fluid, 
contact your retailer immediately. Driving 
under such conditions could result in 
extended stopping distances or complete 
brake failure.
Driving in arduous conditions
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
WARNING
Cooling fans may continue to operate after the 
engine is switched off. When the engine is 
hot, the cooling fans may also COMMENCE 
operating after the engine is switched off and 
continue...

Maintenance
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should any part of 
the fuel system be dismantled or replaced by 
anyone other than a suitably qualified motor 
vehicle technician. Failure to comply with this 
instruction may result in fuel spillage with a 
consequent serious risk of fire.
Poisonous fluids
Fluids used in motor vehicles are poisonous 
and should not be consumed or brought into 
contact with open wounds. These include; 
battery acid, anti-freeze, brake and power 
steering fluid, gasoline,...

Hood Opening
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Ho od O pen in gHOOD OPENING
1.From inside the vehicle on the driver’s 
side, pull the hood release handle (see 
upper inset).
2.Lift the hood safety catch lever (lower 
inset) and raise the hood.Closing the hood
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the hood retained by the 
safety catch alone.
After closing the hood, check that the lock is 
fully engaged by attempting to lift the front edge 
of the hood. This should be free from all 
movement.
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Engine Compartment
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E ngine  Co mpartme ntFLUID RESERVOIR LOCATIONS
1.Engine oil dipstick.
2.Brake fluid reservoir.
3.Washer reservoir.
4.Engine oil filler cap.
5.Power steering reservoir. 
6.Cooling system reservoir.WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death, while 
working in the engine compartment, ALWAYS 
observe the safety precautions listed under 
‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’, page 196
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