Land Rover Range Rover 98my Owners Nas Rover Manual

Off-road driving
188
DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES
A.Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length
before the slope, engage LOW range and
then select the lowest gear.
B.Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle
in order to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT
touch the brake pedal during the descent;
the engine will limit the speed keeping the
vehicle under control provided the front
wheels are turning. If the vehicle begins to
slide, accelerate gently to maintain
directional stability. DO NOT use the
brakes or...

Off-road driving
189
TRAVERSING A SLOPE
Before crossing a slope always observe the
following precautions:
·Check that the ground is firm and not
slippery.
·Check that the wheels on the downhill side
of the vehicle are not likely to drop into
any depressions in the ground and that the
uphill wheels will not run over rocks, tree
roots, or similar obstacles that could
suddenly increase the angle of tilt.
·Ensure that passenger weight is evenly
distributed, that all roof rack luggage is
removed and that all...

Off-road driving
190
CROSSING A RIDGE
Approach at right angles so that both front
wheels cross the ridge together; an angled
approach could cause traction to be lost
through diagonally opposite wheels lifting
from the ground at the same time.
CROSSING A DITCH
Cross ditches at an angle so that three wheels
always maintain contact with the ground (if
approached head on, both front wheels will
drop into the ditch together, possibly resulting
in the chassis and front bumper being trapped
on opposite sides of...

Off-road driving
191 After wading
Drive the vehicle a short distance and apply
the footbrake to check that the brakes are fully
effective.
DO NOT rely on the handbrake alone to hold
the vehicle stationary until the transmission
and brakes have thoroughly dried out; in the
meantime, use wheel chocks or leave the
vehicle parked in gear.
Remove any protective covering from in front
of the radiator grille.
If the water was particularly muddy, remove
any blockages (mud and leaves) from the
radiator to reduce...

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Index
193
A
Accessories 175.............................................
Air cleaner 159...............................................
Air conditioning 69.........................................
Air suspension 101.........................................
Airbag SRS 42................................................
Alarm 12.........................................................
All close feature 16.........................................
Anti-freeze...

Index
194 Instrument dimmer 56....................................
Instruments & warning lights 81....................
J
Jacking 140....................................................K
Key activated memory seats 16 & 33..............L
Lights 55........................................................
Loadspace cover 75........................................
Loadspace light 154.......................................
Locks 12.........................................................
Lubricants & fluids...

Index
195
V
Vanity mirror illumination 73 & 156................
Vehicle height 3..............................................
Vehicle identification number 6.......................
Vehicle weights 111 & 171..............................
Ventilation 68.................................................
W
Wading 188....................................................
Warming-up 82..............................................
Warning lights 51...........................................
Warning triangle...