Land Rover Range Rover 98my Owners Nas Rover Manual

Wheel changing
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WARNING
To prevent personal injury, before jacking
the vehicle the air suspension system must
be locked - this will prevent the suspension
from self-levelling or the ride height from
changing while the vehicle is supported by
the wheel changing jack.
To lock the suspension:
1.First, ensure that either Standard or High
ride height are engaged - this will provide
sufficient space beneath the vehicle to
locate and operate the jack.
2.Open the tailgate.
3.Switch on the hazard warning...

Wheel changing
139
Removing the spare wheel
Fully open the tailgate and hinge the rear
portion of the parcel shelf forward.
Unlatch and raise the loadspace floor panel
and then secure the panel in a raised position
by engaging the stay (as shown).
Using the wheel brace, remove the spare
wheel retaining nut. Pull the loop of the
webbing rearward; the wheel will be raised up
and lifted onto the rear tailgate.
NOTE:A warning triangle is stowed on the
underside of the loadspace floor panel (see
Warning...

Wheel changing
140
Operating the jack
Slot the jack lever together, ensuring that the
spring clip protrudes from the engagement
slot where the two parts join (see inset). Close
the jack release valve by turning it fully
clockwise and insert the lever into the socket
where shown. Pump the lever up and down to
raise the jack.
To lower the jack, withdraw the lever and slot
the notched end over the pegs on the release
valve. Slowly turn the release valve
anti-clockwise, allowing the weight of the
vehicle to...

Wheel changing
141
Positioning the jack
Before positioning the jack, ensure that the air
suspension system is locked (key removed
from starter switch, hazard lights switched on,
and tailgate open). If the vehicle had
previously settled to Low ride height (or
Access), it will be necessary to improve
access beneath the vehicle by starting the
engine and raising the vehicle to Standard or
High ride height before positioning the jack.
Always position the jack from the front or rear
of the vehicle directly in...

Wheel changing
142
Changing a wheel
Before raising the vehicle, ensure that all the
precautions listed at the beginning of this
section have been observed.
Also, ensure that the wheel chocks are
correctly positioned (as described previously)
and that the air suspension system is locked
at Standard or High ride height.
WARNING
To prevent any accidental change in the ride
height or automatic levelling of the
suspension, the air suspension system must
remain inhibited during the WHOLE wheel
changing process...

Wheel changing
143
·Lower the vehicle and remove the jack and
wheel chocks.
·Tighten the wheel nuts in an alternating
pattern (every other nut) until all are fully
tightened. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN by
using foot pressure or extension bars on
the wheel brace. At the earliest opportunity
check the wheel nut torque (seeGeneral
datasection).
·REMEMBER to change to H (high range)
before driving.
·Finally, check the tyre pressure (see
General data section).
Care of the jack
Examine the jack occasionally; clean...

Warning triangle
144
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is secured to the
underside of the loadspace floor. Assemble by
turning the base to lie at right angles to the
red triangle, then raise the side arms and join
them at the apex as shown in the illustration.
If a vehicle is accidentally immobilised (due to
a puncture or accident for example) and is
parked in a hazardous location, place the
warning triangle to the rear of the distressed
vehicle. Position the triangle at least 60 feet
(18 metres)...

Fuses
145 Fuses are simple devices which protect
electrical equipment against the effects of
excess current. Always remove the starter key
and switch off the affected circuit before
removing a fuse.
Press the fuse removal tweezers (located in
the engine compartment fuse box) onto the
head of the fuse and pull to remove. Fit a new
fuse of the same rating. If the replacement
fuse fails immediately, contact your local Land
Rover dealer and have the circuit checked.
Fuses are colour-coded to help identify...

Fuses
146 RIGHT HAND SEAT FUSE BOX
Fuse number Rating (AMPS) Circuit protected
1 10A Instrument pack, clock, radio, centre console
2 30A RH rear window, seat heaters
3 5A Automatic gearbox ECU
4 30A Transfer box ECU
5 - Not used
6 10A Rear view mirror dip, automatic gearbox ECU,
sun visor illumination, transfer box ECU
7 10A Airbag SRS
8 30A Car phone, aerial amplifier, cigar lighter, radio,
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
9 20A Front audio system amplifiers, front doors
10 30A RH seat
11 - No...

Fuses
147
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
WARNING
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas;
ensure that sparks, flames and other
ignition sources (i.e. cigarattes) are kept
away from the engine compartment.
Fuses 23 to 44 inclusive, listed on the
following page, are located in the engine
compartment fuse box.
Press each of the four latches in the direction
of the arrows (moulded into the lid) and pivot
the lid upward to disengage the three side
location posts.
A label on the underside of the cover identifies...