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

Tyres
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Tyre wear 
Tyres fitted as original equipment have wear 
indicators moulded into the tread pattern. 
When the tread has worn down to 1.6 mm the 
indicators start appearing at the surface of the 
tread pattern, producing the effect of a 
continuous band of rubber across the width of 
the tyre.
A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as an 
indicator band becomes visible or the tread 
depth reaches the minimum permitted by 
legislation.
Tread depth must be checked regularly (at 
every maintenance...

Tyres
191
Replacement tyres
Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit the 
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For 
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tyres 
comply with the original specification (see 
‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 242) and that the 
load and speed ratings shown on the side wall 
are the same as that of the original equipment. 
Contact your Land Rover dealer for further 
information or assistance.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of 
radial-ply tyres front and rear. DO NOT use...

Cleaning & vehicle care
192
Clea ning  & ve hicle c areWASHING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
Some high pressure cleaning systems are 
sufficiently powerful to penetrate door and 
window seals and damage rubbing strips and 
locking mechanisms. Never aim the water jet 
directly at heater air intakes, body and 
sunroof seals, or at any components that 
might easily be damaged.
Wash your vehicle frequently using a sponge 
and generous quantities of cold or lukewarm 
water containing a car shampoo. Rinse and dry 
off...

Cleaning & vehicle care
193
Polishing
Occasionally treat the paint surface with an 
approved polish containing the following 
properties:
•Very mild abrasives to remove surface 
contamination without removing or 
damaging the paint.
•Filling compounds that will fill scratches and 
reduce their visibility.
•Wax to provide a protective coating between 
the paint and the elements.
NOTE: DO NOT apply car polish to the 
unpainted areas of the bumper mouldings - 
polish will become ingrained in the textured...

Identification Numbers
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Identification NumbersVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
A.Type approval (where required)
B.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 
C.Gross vehicle weight (where required)
D.Gross train weight (where required)
E.Maximum front axle load (where required)
F.Maximum rear axle load (where required)
If you need to communicate with a Land Rover 
dealer, you may be asked to quote the Vehicle 
Identification Number (VIN).
The VIN (and recommended maximum vehicle 
weights) is stamped on a...

Parts & Accessories
195
P arts  & Ac ce sso riesPARTS AND ACCESSORIES
WARNING
The fitting of non-approved parts and 
accessories, or the carrying out of 
non-approved alterations or conversions, 
may be dangerous and could affect the safety 
of the vehicle and occupants, and also 
invalidate the terms and conditions of the 
vehicle warranty.
Your vehicle has been designed, built and 
tested to cope with a variety of off-road driving 
conditions, some of which can place the 
severest possible demands on...

Parts & Accessories
196
AFTER SALES SERVICE
The After Sales Parts service is of paramount 
importance, both in the UK and across the 
world. In the UK there are over 100 authorised 
Land Rover dealers, all computer linked for 
rapid ordering of parts and accessories.
In addition, with franchised representation in 
over 100 countries worldwide, Land Rover are 
able to support your vehicle wherever you go.
Only Land Rover dealers are able to provide the 
full range of recommended parts and 
accessories...

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Emergency Information
Wheel Changing
TOOL KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  199
WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  200
REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL  . . . . . . . . . . . .  202
CHANGING A WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  205
LOCKING WHEEL NUTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  208
Emergency Starting
STARTING AN ENGINE WITH A DISCHARGED 
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  209
USING BOOSTER CABLES . . ....

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Wheel Changing
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Emergency Information
Wh eel C han gingTOOL KIT
The wheel change tool kit is stowed in the spare 
wheel well, under an access hatch in the rear 
loadspace area.
1.Wheel change jack.
2.Spare wheel hatch support stay.
3.Wheel nut brace.
4.Wheel chocks.
5.Tool bag.
6.Tailgate hinge-stop.
7.Spare wheel retaining bolt.
8.Spare wheel lifting strap handle
*.Care of the jack
Examine the jack occasionally, clean and grease 
the moving parts, particularly the screw thread, 
to prevent...