Land Rover Range Rover 98my Owners Nas Rover Manual

Trip computer & overspeed warning
108 Average fuel consumption
This function is automatic and indicates the
average fuel consumption since the last time
the trip computer was reset (average fuel
consumption is calculated by dividing the
distance travelled by the amount of fuel used).
While the system is calculating the average
fuel consumption, the display shows
COMPUTING MPG. Once the fuel
consumption value is calculated, AVERAGE
MPG will be displayed, and a 3 digit fuel
consumption value (shown in...

Trip computer & overspeed warning
109
Resetting the trip computer
With the starter switch turned to position II,
press and hold switch 1 for at least 2
seconds:
·Distance To Empty and Average Fuel
Consumption functions both reset. The
display will show COMPUTING RANGE
and COMPUTING MPG until a distance of
0.6 miles (1 kilometre) has been travelled,
after which the computer will once again
be able to calculate an average fuel
consumption figure.
·Average Speed is reset. The display will
show COMPUTING MPH...

Towing & load carrying
110
TOWING WITH YOUR VEHICLE
The torque ranges of Land Rover engines
allow maximum-weight loads to be pulled
smoothly from standstill, and reduce gear
changing on hills or rough terrain. The
suspension is designed to cope with a heavy
trailer load without upsetting the balance or
feel of the vehicle.
Towing weights are listed inGeneral data.
Trailer hitch
Range Rovers are equipped with a trailer hitch
receiver as standard equipment. When
selecting a drawbar, do not exceed a drop...

Towing & load carrying
111
·When calculating the laden weight of the
trailer, remember to include the weight of
the trailer PLUS the load.
·Where the load can be divided between
trailer and tow vehicle, loading more
weight into the vehicle than the trailer will
generally improve the stability of the
combination.
NOTE:It is the drivers responsibility to
ensure that all regulations with regard to
towing, are complied with according to the
state in which the vehicle is being operated.
All relevant...

Towing & load carrying
112 TRAILER SOCKET
Incorporated in the Range Rovers electrical
harness is the facility to fit a pair of multi-pin
trailer lighting sockets.
Pick-up points for attaching a trailer lighting
harness are located behind the tail light access
panels (see illustration) - the trailer tail lights,
stop lights and direction indicators are fed
from a connector located behind the right
hand panel, while the supply for a reversing
light and trailer auxiliary equipment is fed
from a connector...

Towing & load carrying
113
WARNING
It is ESSENTIAL that neither the towing
harness, nor the linking harnesses, drop
down below the level of the bumper, or are
able to make contact with the exhaust
system. Ensure that all harnesses are
securely clipped to the bumper, or
appropriate body panels, to prevent them
from vibrating loose.
ROOF RACK
A Land Rover approved roof rack is available
as an accessory. Fitting instructions and
loading recommendations are detailed in the
literature provided with the roof...

Emergency starting
114 Starting an engine with a discharged battery
The ONLY recommended methods of
restarting a vehicle with a discharged battery
are:
·The use of a substitute battery fitted to the
disabled vehicle.
·The use of booster cables to connect the
battery from a donor vehicle to the
discharged battery.
WARNING
A vehicle with automatic transmission
cannot be restarted by pushing or towing.USING BOOSTER CABLES
WARNING
·Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas -
keep sparks and naked lights away...

Emergency starting
115 Always adopt the following procedure when
using booster cables:
1.If a donor vehicle is to be used, both
vehicles should be parked with their
battery locations adjacent to each other.
Ensure that the two vehicles do not touch.
2.Apply the handbrakes and ensure that the
transmission of both vehicles is set in
neutral (P or Park for vehicles with
automatic transmission).
3.Turn off the starter switch and ALL
electrical equipment of BOTH vehicles.
4.Connect the RED booster cable...

Emergency towing
116
Towing eyes
The towing eyes at the front and rear of the
vehicle are designed for vehicle recovery
purposes only and must NOT be used to tow a
trailer or caravan.
FRONT: Use ONLY when the vehicle is to be
towed with ALL four wheels on the ground
(seeTowing the vehicle on four-wheels).
REAR: Use ONLY when towing another
vehicle.
Long distance towing
Your vehicle can be towed behind a
motorhome or other recreational vehicle.
Follow the procedure for towing the vehicle on
four...

Emergency towing
117
WARNING
·DO NOT attempt to tow the vehicle
unless the starter switch is turned to
position I (to unlock the steering).
·DO NOT attempt to remove the starter
key, or turn the switch to position 0,
while the vehicle is in motion.
·Without the engine running, the power
steering pump and brake system cannot
provide assistance. Greater steering
effort and brake pedal effort will be
required to safely control the vehicle.
Towing the vehicle on two-wheels
If it is necessary to recover the...