Land Rover Range Rover 98my Owners Nas Rover Manual
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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 attempt to change gears.C.Once level ground is reached, select a suitable gear for the next stage of the journey. WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may cause the vehicle to roll over.
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 other luggage is properly secured and stowed as low as possible. Always remember; any sudden movement of the load could cause the vehicle to overturn. ·Rear seat passengers should sit on the uphill side of the vehicle or, in extreme conditions, should vacate the vehicle until the sloping ground has been safely negotiated.NEGOTIATING A V SHAPED GULLY Observe extreme caution! Steering up either of the gully walls could cause the side of the vehicle to be trapped against the opposite gully wall. DRIVING IN EXISTING VEHICLE TRACKS As far as possible, allow the vehicle to steer itself along the bottom of the ruts. However, always keep a tight hold of the steering wheel to prevent it from spinning free. Particularly in wet conditions, if the steering wheel is allowed to spin free, the vehicle may appear to be driving straight ahead in the ruts, but in actual fact (due to the lack of traction caused by wet ground) is unknowingly on full right or left lock. Then, when level ground is reached, or if a dry patch is encountered, the wheels will find traction and cause the vehicle to suddenly veer to the left or right.
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 the ditch).WADING WARNING The maximum advisable wading depth is 20 in. (0,5 metre). Severe electrical damage may occur if the vehicle remains stationary for any length of time when the water level is above the door sills. Before wading, ensure the electronic air suspension is set in either Standard or High ride height. If the water is likely to exceed 20 in. (0.5 metre) while the vehicle is moving, the following precautions MUST be observed: ·Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator grille to prevent water from soaking the engine and mud from blocking the radiator. ·Ensure that the silt bed below the water is free of obstacles, and firm enough to support the vehicles weight and provide sufficient traction. ·Select High ride height. ·Ensure that the engine air intake is above the water level. ·Select a low gear and maintain sufficient throttle to prevent the engine from stalling. This is particularly important if the exhaust pipe is under water. ·Drive slowly into the water and accelerate to a speed which causes a bow wave to form; then maintain that speed. At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.
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 the risk of overheating. If deep water is regularly negotiated, check all oils for signs of water contamination; contaminated oil can be identified through its milky appearance. In addition, check the air filter element for water ingress, and replace if wet. Vehicles required to undergo frequent or deep wading conditions will require more frequent servicing. SeeOwner maintenanceand contact a Land Rover dealer for advice. If salt water is frequently negotiated, thoroughly wash the underbody components and exposed body panels, with fresh water. BIB SPOILER The vehicle has a bib spoiler extension fitted to the front bumper to improve air flow during normal driving conditions. This MUST be removed when considering serious off-road driving. The bib spoiler is in two parts and is attached to the underside of the front bumper by six spring clips and eight plastic rivets. To remove: Using a screwdriver, remove the inner locking pins from the studs, then remove the studs. Slide the spring clips off the bib spoiler, then separate the two halves of the spoiler. Store all parts in a suitable container pending refitment. To refit: Place one half of the bib spoiler against the underside of the front bumper, install four studs and fit the locking pins and three spring clips. Engage the other half of the bib spoiler with the first half, then fit the remaining studs and spring clips, ensuring that the locking pins are fitted to the studs.
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 127............................................... Anti-lock braking (ABS) 95............................. Anti-theft precautions 8.................................. Anti-trap function 62 & 65.............................. Ashtray 73...................................................... Audible warning 54......................................... Automatic gearbox check & top-up 126......... Automatic temperature control (ATC) 69........ Automatic transmission 89............................. B Battery 135..................................................... Booster cables 114......................................... brake fluid top-up 129.................................... Braking system 94.......................................... Breakdown safety code 8................................ Breaking-in 83................................................ Bulbs 149....................................................... C Capacities 167................................................ Catalytic converter 84..................................... CD autochanger 74......................................... Child restraints 40.......................................... Child-proof locks 17....................................... Cigar lighter 73............................................... Cleaning 157................................................... Clock 72......................................................... Controls 11..................................................... Cooling system top-up 127............................ Courtesy lights 72.......................................... Cruise control 99............................................ Cubby box 74................................................. D Daylight running lights 56.............................. Dimensions 169............................................. Direction indicators 150 & 152.......................Door locks 12................................................. Door mirrors 47.............................................. Driving 81....................................................... Driving (off-road) 181..................................... E Electronic air suspension messages 104........ Electronic traction control 98.......................... Emergency starting 114.................................. Emergency towing 114 & 116......................... Emission control 122...................................... Engine data 168.............................................. Engine oil (used) 123...................................... Engine oil change 161.................................... Engine oil filter 162......................................... Engine oil level 126......................................... F Fog guard lights (rear) 60 & 153..................... Fog lights (front) 152..................................... Footwell light 155........................................... Fuel economy 83............................................ Fuel gauge 50................................................. Fuses 145....................................................... G Gear selection 90............................................ Gear selector lever 89..................................... General data 165............................................. Glovebox 73 & 156......................................... H Handset 12 & 19 & 137.................................. Hazard warning lights 60................................ Head restraint adjustment 31 & 35.................. Headlight main & dipped beam 56 & 151........ Headlight wash/wipe 59 & 133........................ Headlights 55................................................. Heated front seats 71...................................... Heated rear screen 71..................................... Heated windscreen 71.................................... Hood 124........................................................ Horn 61.......................................................... I Indicators 55.................................................. Inertia switch 18 & 88.....................................
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 165.................................. Lumbar support adjustment 31...................... M Maintenance 121............................................ Map reading lights 72..................................... Message centre 21......................................... Mirrors 47 & 74 & 157................................... Mode switch 93.............................................. N Number plate lights 154.................................O Off-road driving 181....................................... One-touch function 62.................................... Overspeed warning 109.................................. Owner maintenance 121................................. P Parking brake 94............................................. Parking lights 56............................................ Parts 175........................................................ Passport to service 3...................................... Power steering 82.......................................... Power steering top-up 130............................. Puddle lights 153............................................ R Radio remote switches 61.............................. Reading lights 72............................................ Rear screen wash/wipe 59.............................. Rear-view mirror 74....................................... Reporting safety defects 3.............................. Reversing lights 153....................................... Ride height settings 102................................. Running lights 55 & 150................................. S Safety in the garage 123................................. Seat belt safety 36.......................................... Seat belts 36................................................... Seats 30......................................................... Selector lever (gears) 89................................. Shift interlock 81............................................ Side lights 55 & 150........................................ Side repeater lights 153.................................. Snow chains 132............................................ Spare wheel 139 & 143................................... Spark plugs 160............................................. Speedometer 49............................................. SRS/Airbag 42 & 176...................................... Starter switch 79............................................ Starting & driving 80 & 84.............................. Starting with a discharged battery 114........... Steering 122 & 169 & 182.............................. Steering column 46........................................ Steering lock 79.............................................. Steering wheel 61........................................... Stop lights 152............................................... Stop lights (high mounted) 155...................... Sun visor vanity mirror 72.............................. Sunroof 65..................................................... Superlocking 14............................................. Switches 60.................................................... T Tachometer 49............................................... Tail lights 152................................................. Tailgate 20...................................................... Technical data 165.......................................... Temperature gauge 50.................................... Tongue weight 111......................................... Towing 106 & 110.......................................... Towing for recovery 116................................. Towing weights 171....................................... Traction control 98......................................... Transfer gearbox warning light 52.................. Trip computer 107.......................................... Trip recorder 49.............................................. Tyres 131 & 172.............................................
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 144...................................... Washer jets 59 & 133...................................... Washing 157.................................................. Weights 171................................................... Wheel changing 138....................................... Wheel chocks 138.......................................... Wheels and tyres 172..................................... Windows 62................................................... Windscreen washer 58................................... Windscreen washer top-up 128...................... Wiper blade replacement 133.........................