Land Rover Range Rover 98my Owners Nas Rover Manual

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							119 The long-term safety, reliability and
performance of your vehicle will depend very
largely on how it is maintained.
Maintenance is the owners responsibility and
it is ESSENTIAL that all routine services are
carried out by a Land Rover dealer at the
specified intervals. These are shown in the
Passport to Service book included in the
literature pack. The Passport to Service also
provides spaces for your dealer to record the
completion of each service as and when it is
carried out, thus creating a valuable and
comprehensive record of the maintenance
history of your vehicle.
This section of the handbook includes
information to assist the owner carry out
those daily, weekly and monthly checks that
are also necessary to ensure safe, reliable
motoring.
SECTION 4
Owner maintenance
Section Contents Page
Owner maintenance 121.................................
Safety in the garage 123.................................
Hood opening 124..........................................
Engine compartment 125...............................
Tyres 131.......................................................
Washer jets & wiper blades 133.....................
Battery 135.....................................................
Wheel changing 138.......................................
Warning triangle
Fuses 145.......................................................
Bulb replacement 149.....................................
Cleaning & vehicle care 157............................
Air cleaner 159...............................................
Spark plugs 160.............................................
Engine oil & filter 161..................................... 
						

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							Owner maintenance
121 OWNER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine services, which
should be carried out by your Land Rover
dealer at the intervals shown in the Passport
to Service, a number of simple checks (listed
below) must be carried out by the owner or
driver on a regular basis. These are fully
described on the pages that follow.
Daily or weekly checks
(to be carried out at least every 400 km or 250
miles).
·Check/top-up engine oil.
·Check/top-up engine cooling system.
·Check/top-up windscreen washer
reservoir.
·Check/top-up brake fluid reservoir.
·Check/top-up power steering reservoir.
·Check/top-up gearbox fluid level.
·Check/adjust tyre pressures.
·Check operation of inertia reel seat belts.
·Check tyres for wear or damage.
·Check operation of handbrake and
footbrake.
·Check operation of lights, horn, wipers
and washers.
WARNING
If brake travel is unusually long or if there is
any evident loss of brake fluid, contact your
dealer immediately. Any significant or
sudden drop in fluid levels, or uneven tyre
wear should be reported to your dealer
without delay.
NOTE:All fluid specifications and capacities
are shown in General data.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special operating conditions
When a vehicle is operated in extremely
arduous conditions or on dusty, wet or
muddy terrain, more frequent attention
must be paid to servicing requirements.
For example; if your vehicle experiences
deep wading conditions, even DAILY
servicing could be necessary to ensure
the continued safe and reliable operation
of the vehicle.
Contact a Land Rover dealer for advice. 
						

							Owner maintenance
122 Planned maintenance
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to
ensuring the continued reliability and
efficiency of your vehicle.
The routine maintenance requirements for
your vehicle are shown in the Passport to
Service. Most of the necessary workshop
maintenance requires specialised knowledge
and equipment, and should preferably be
entrusted to your Land Rover dealer.
Emission control
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of
emission and evaporative control equipment,
designed to meet specific territorial
requirements.
You should be aware that unauthorised
replacement, modification or tampering with
this equipment by an owner or repair shop
may be unlawful and subject to legal penalties.
In addition, engine settings must not be
tampered with. These have been established
to ensure that your vehicle complies with
stringent exhaust emission regulations.
Incorrect engine settings may adversely affect
exhaust emissions, engine performance and
fuel consumption, as well as causing high
temperatures, which will result in damage to
the catalytic converter and the vehicle.
While Land Rover North America Inc.
maintains that an authorised Land Rover
dealer is best equipped to carry out repairs
and maintenance on the emission control
system, such work may be carried out by any
competent automotive repair shop, or
individual, using certified parts.Road testing on dynamometers
(rolling roads)
WARNING
Because your vehicle is equipped with
anti-lock brakes and permanent four-wheel
drive, it is essential that any dynamometer
testing is carried out ONLY by a qualified
person, familiar with the dynamometer
testing and safety procedures practised by
Land Rover dealers. Contact your Land
Rover dealer for further information.
Steering
The intermediate steering shaft, connecting
the steering column to the steering box, is
designed to disconnect under certain crash
conditions. This is a critical safety feature and
any servicing, replacement or repair must
ONLY be carried out by an authorised dealer
using approved Land Rover parts.
Examination of the intermediate shaft every
24,000 miles (40,000 km), or two years, is an
important part of the vehicles servicing
schedule. However, you should be aware that
a more thorough examination MUST be
carried out if the vehicle is involved in a frontal
collision.
Under no circumstances should any form of
oil, grease or lubricant be applied to any part
of the steering column at any time; any noise
or roughness of operation should be reported
to your dealer. 
						

							Owner maintenance
123 SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
Whenever you carry out maintenance on
your vehicle, the following safety
precautions should be observed at all times:
·ALWAYS keep hands, tools and items of
clothing clear of all drive belts and pulleys.
·DO NOT touch the exhaust or cooling
system components until they are cool.
·DO NOT touch electrical leads or
components with the starter switch turned
on.
·NEVER leave the engine running in an
unventilated area; exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide which can cause
unconsciousness and may even be fatal.
·DO NOT work beneath the vehicle with a
vehicle lifting jack as the only means of
support.
·ENSURE sparks and naked lights are kept
away from the engine compartment.
WARNING
Remember; cooling fans may continue to
operate after the engine is switched off.
Always wait until the fans have completely
stopped moving before working in the
engine compartment.Poisonous liquids
Most liquids and lubricants 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 fluids,
as well as gasoline, engine oil and windscreen
washer additives.
For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey
all instructions printed on labels and
containers.
Used engine oil
Prolonged contact with engine oil may cause
serious skin disorders, including dermatitis
and cancer of the skin. ALWAYS wash
thoroughly after contact.
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or
soil with toxic chemicals such as used engine
oil. ALWAYS dispose of vehicle fluids and
lubricants at authorised waste disposal sites
or at garages which provide facilities for the
receipt of used oil and toxic chemicals. If in
doubt contact your Local Authority for advice.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT! 
						

							Hood opening
124 OPENING THE HOOD
Pull the release lever.
Lift the safety catch and raise the hood.
Closing the hood
Lower the hood slightly until a stop is felt.
Then lift the hood (to release the locking strut)
before lowering fully.
When the hood is approximately 12 inches
(300 mm) from its closed position, push
down CAREFULLY, using the palms of both
hands positioned on the leading edge of the
hood on either side of the radiator grill (where
shown in illustration). Check that the locks are
FULLY engaged by attempting to lift the front
edge of the hood, which should be free from
all movement. 
						

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1.Fusebox - engine compartment
2.Cooling system reservoir
3.Brake fluid reservoir
4.Automatic gearbox fluid dipstick
5.Engine oil dipstick
6.Washer reservoir
7.Engine oil filler cap
8.Power steering reservoirInstructions on how and when owner
maintenance should be carried out are
included on the following pages.
WARNING
Before carrying out maintenance checks, or
working in the engine compartment,
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions
listed under Safety in the garage, at the
beginning of the Owner maintenance section
of this handbook. 
						

							Engine compartment
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK & TOP-UP
Check the oil level at least every 250 miles
(400 km) when the engine is HOT and with the
vehicle resting on level ground.
Switch off the engine and let the vehicle stand
for five minutes to allow the oil to drain back
into the sump. Withdraw the dipstick and wipe
the blade clean and then fully reinsert the
dipstick and withdraw again to check the level,
which should NEVER be allowed to fall below
the lower mark on the dipstick.
To top-up, unscrew the oil filler cap and add
oil to maintain the level between the UPPER
and LOWER marks on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL!
As a general guide, if the level on the dipstick:
·is nearer to the upper mark than the lower,
add no oil.
·is nearer to the lower mark than the upper,
add 0.5 US quart (0.5 litre) of oil.
·is below the lower mark, add 1 US quart
(1 litre) of oil and re-check the level after a
further five minutes.
NOTE:If it is necessary to check the oil level
when the engine is cold, DO NOT start the
engine. Follow the procedure detailed above.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX FLUID LEVEL CHECK
& TOP-UP
The automatic gearbox fluid must ONLY be
checked when the engine and gearbox are
COLD, (see note below)
Ensure the car is resting on level ground, then
select P (park) and start the engine.
With the engine running at idle speed and
both footbrake and handbrake applied, move
the selector lever to position 1 and then back
to position P.
With the engine running, withdraw the
dipstick from the filler tube and wipe the blade
clean. Reinsert the dipstick fully and withdraw
again to check the level. Top-up to maintain
the level between the upper and lower
markings on the dipstick with a fluid meeting
the minimum specification defined inGeneral
data.
NOTE:In extreme ambient temperatures, the
level of fluid showing on the dipstick will vary.
To ensure an accurate reading, the level
should be checked at an ambient temperature
of 68ÊF (20ÊC).
DO NOT OVERFILL!
NOTE:Approximately 0.25 US quart (0.25
litre) of fluid will be required to raise the level
from the lower to the upper mark on the
dipstick. 
						

							Engine compartment
127 COOLING SYSTEM TOP-UP
WARNING
NEVER remove the filler cap when the
engine is hot; escaping steam or scalding
water could cause serious personal injury.
The coolant level in the expansion tank
should be checked at least weekly (more
often in high mileage or arduous operating
conditions). Always check the level WHEN
THE SYSTEM IS COLD.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the
air pressure to escape, before removing
completely.
NEVER run the engine without coolant.
Top-up to the arrowhead (next to the seam)
on the side of the tank with a 50% mixture of
anti-freeze and water. Ensure the cap is
tightened fully after top-up is completed.
If the level has fallen appreciably, suspect
leakage or overheating and arrange for your
dealer to examine the vehicle.
DO NOT overfill !Anti-freeze
Anti-freeze contains important corrosion
inhibitors. Ensure the 50% anti-freeze/water
solution is maintained and topped up all year
round (not just in cold conditions). Failure to
do so may cause corrosion of the radiator and
engine components.
Use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze
(containing no methanol) with non-phosphate
corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in
aluminium engines. The specific gravity of a
50% anti-freeze solution at 68ÊF (20ÊC) is
1.075 and protects against frost down to
-33ÊF (-36ÊC).
WARNING
·Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal
if swallowed. If accidental consumption
of anti-freeze is suspected, seek medical
attention immediately.
·Prevent anti-freeze coming in contact
with the skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse
immediately with plenty of water.
·Anti-freeze will damage painted
surfaces.
·NEVER top up with salt water. Even when
travelling in territories where the water
supply contains salt, always ensure you
carry a supply of fresh (rain or distilled)
water.