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

Wheel Changing
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8.Fully tighten the wheel nuts in an 
alternating pattern until all are tightened. 
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN by using foot 
pressure or extension bars on the wheel 
stud brace, as this could overstress the 
wheel nuts. Check the wheel nut torque at 
the earliest opportunity (see ‘WHEELS & 
TIRES’, page 276).
9.Using a suitable blunt tool, apply light 
pressure to the rear of the replaced wheel 
center cap and remove. Using hand 
pressure only, fit the center cap into the 
newly fitted wheel....

Emergency Starting
241
Emergency StartingSTARTING AN ENGINE WITH A 
DISCHARGED BATTERY
Using booster cables (jump leads) from a 
donor battery, or a battery fitted to a donor 
vehicle, is the only approved method of starting 
a vehicle with a discharged battery. This 
procedure differs to that used to charge a 
battery, which should not be attempted with the 
battery connected to the vehicle. 
Push or tow starting is NOT recommended!
WARNING
Always wear appropriate eye protection when 
working with...

Emergency Starting
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CONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLES
WARNING
ALWAYS use the recommended connection 
points.
DO NOT attach booster cables to the positive 
terminal of the vehicle battery. The positive 
terminal is equipped with a pyrotechnic 
device, that disconnects the battery as a 
safety precaution when the vehicle is involved 
in a collision. Attaching a booster cable to the 
positive terminal may cause inadvertent 
firing of the device - this may result in 
personal injury or death and may damage...

Emergency Starting
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RECEIVING A BOOSTER START
WARNING
DO NOT connect the BLACK cable to the 
negative terminal of the discharged battery - 
this could cause sparking, which could lead to 
fire or explosion. Always use the negative (-) 
connection point. If in doubt, seek qualified 
assistance.Always adopt the following procedure, 
ensuring the cables are connected in the 
order shown below:
1.Connect one end of the RED booster cable 
to the positive (+) terminal of the DONOR 
battery or the donor...

Emergency Starting
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Check that the cables are clear of any moving 
parts of both engines, then start the engine of 
the donor vehicle and allow it to idle for a few 
minutes. 
Now start the vehicle with the discharged 
battery. Once both engines are running 
normally, allow them to idle for two minutes 
before switching off the donor vehicle engine. 
DO NOT switch on any electrical circuits on the 
previously disabled vehicle until AFTER the 
booster cables have been removed.
Disconnecting the booster...

Emergency Starting
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WARNING
DO NOT connect the BLACK cable to the 
negative terminal of the discharged battery - 
this could cause sparking, which could lead to 
fire or explosion. Always use the negative (-) 
connection point. If in doubt, seek qualified 
assistance.
 Always adopt the following procedure, 
ensuring the cables are connected in the 
order shown below:
1.Connect one end of the RED booster cable 
to the positive (+) connection point (see 
left inset).
2.Connect the other end of the RED...

Towing the Vehicle
246
To wing the  Ve hicleTOWING EYES
CAUTION: The towing eyes at the front and rear 
of the vehicle are designed for on-road vehicle 
recovery purposes only and must NOT be used 
to tow a trailer.
Front
A single towing eye, set behind a removable 
panel in the front spoiler is provided at the front 
of the vehicle for on-road recovery. 
Before driving off-road, remove the panel from 
the spoiler as a precaution against accidental 
loss.
Removing the panel: Using both hands, one 
either...

Towing the Vehicle
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3.Place the gear lever in ‘N’ (neutral).
4.Turn the starter switch to position ‘0’.
5.Insert a fuse (5 amps) into position 37 of 
the passenger compartment fuse box (see 
‘PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE 
BOX’, page 250).
6.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’. The 
transfer gearbox will automatically select 
transfer neutral - wait until the message 
center displays ‘TRANSFER NEUTRAL’.
7.Place the gear lever in ‘P’ (park).
8.Turn the starter switch to position ‘I’ (DO 
NOT turn the...

Towing the Vehicle
248
TRANSPORTER OR TRAILER LASHING
Pairs of lashing eyes are fixed to the underside 
of the vehicle - at the front (to the rear of the 
front wheels) and at the rear (backward of the 
rear wheels). DO NOT secure lashing hooks or 
trailer fixings to any other part of the vehicle. 
NOTE: The front and rear lashing eyes are for 
lashing only and must NOT be used for towing.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Once the vehicle is loaded onto the trailer 
and if the vehicle electronics are...

Fuses
249
FusesFUSES
Fuses are simple circuit devices which protect 
electrical equipment against the effects of 
excess current.
A ‘blown’ fuse is indicated when the electrical 
equipment it protects becomes inoperative.
Fuses are color coded to help identify their 
amperage, as follows:
Fuse colors
Checking or renewing a fuse
Always turn the starter switch to position ‘O’ 
and switch off the affected electrical circuit 
before removing a fuse.
WARNING
To prevent a possible fire or damage to the...