Land Rover Range Rover Owners Handbook Lm 2nd Edition Exp Rover

170 Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) . . . .   194
Parts & Accessories
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   195
AFTER SALES SERVICE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   196 

Maintenance
171
Ow ner Maintena nc e
Ma inte na nceROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to 
ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency 
of your vehicle.
Maintenance is the owners responsibility and 
you must ensure that owner maintenance 
operations, oil services, inspections and brake 
fluid and coolant changes are carried out when 
required and according to the manufacturers 
recommendations.
The routine maintenance requirements for your 
vehicle are shown in the Service...

Maintenance
172
Driving in arduous conditions
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
WARNING
Cooling fans may continue to operate after the 
engine is switched off. When the engine is 
hot, the cooling fans may also COMMENCE 
operating after the engine is switched off and 
continue operating for up to 10 minutes. Keep 
clear of all fans while working in the engine 
compartment.If you need to carry out maintenance, observe 
the following safety precautions at all times:
•Keep your hands and clothing away from 
drive belts...

Maintenance
173
Poisonous fluids
Fluids 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 fluid, petrol, diesel, 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...

Bonnet Opening
174
Bo nne t Open in gBONNET OPENING
1.From inside the vehicle on the driver’s 
side, pull the bonnet release handle (see 
upper inset).
2.Lift the bonnet safety catch lever (lower 
inset) and raise the bonnet.Closing the bonnet
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the bonnet retained by the 
safety catch alone.
After closing the bonnet, check that the lock is 
fully engaged by attempting to lift the front edge 
of the bonnet. This should be free from all 
movement.
H3987 

Engine Compartment
175
E ngine  Co mpartme ntDIESEL ENGINE
1.Engine oil filler cap.
2.Brake fluid reservoir.
3.Washer reservoir.
4.Engine oil dipstick.
5.Power steering reservoir. 
6.Cooling system reservoir.WARNING
While working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under Safety in the garage on a 
previous page.
H3964
123
456 

Engine Compartment
176
PETROL ENGINE
1.Engine oil dipstick.
2.Brake fluid reservoir.
3.Washer reservoir.
4.Engine oil filler cap.
5.Power steering reservoir. 
6.Cooling system reservoir.WARNING
While working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under Safety in the garage on a 
previous page.
H3905
123
456 

Engine Oil
177
E ngine  OilCHECK & TOP-UP
Check the oil level at least every 400 km, when 
the engine is COLD and with the vehicle resting 
on level ground.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the oil level 
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine 
and let the vehicle stand for five minutes to 
allow the oil to drain back into the sump. DO 
NOT start the engine.
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...

Engine Oil
178
Petrol engine vehicles
1.Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade 
clean.
2.Fully re-insert the dipstick and withdraw 
again to check the level, which should 
NEVER be allowed to fall below the lower 
mark on the dipstick.
3.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!
H3961
H3960 

Cooling System
179
C ooling Sys te mCOOLANT CHECK AND TOP-UP
WARNING
NEVER remove the filler cap when the engine 
is hot -escaping steam or scalding water 
could cause serious personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the 
pressure to escape before removing 
completely.
NEVER run the engine without coolant.
Anti-freeze will damage painted surfaces; 
soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth 
immediately and wash the area with a 
mixture of car shampoo and water.
NEVER top-up with salt...