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

Emergency Starting
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USING BOOSTER CABLES
WARNING
ALWAYS use the recommended connection 
points.
DO NOT attach booster cables to the positive 
terminal of the vehicle battery. The positive 
terminal is equipped with a pyrotechnic 
device, that disconnects the battery as a 
safety precaution when the vehicle is involved 
in a collision. Attaching a booster cable to the 
positive terminal may cause inadvertent 
firing of the device - this may result in 
personal injury or death and may damage the...

Emergency Starting
211
RECEIVING A BOOSTER START
Connecting the booster cables
WARNING
DO NOT connect the BLACK cable to the 
negative terminal of the discharged battery, 
always use the negative (-) connection point - 
if in doubt, seek qualified assistance.Always adopt the following procedure, 
ensuring the cables are connected in the 
order shown below:
1.Connect one end of the RED booster cable 
to the positive (+) terminal of the DONOR 
battery or the donor vehicle’s positive (+) 
connection point....

Emergency Starting
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Check that the cables are clear of any moving 
parts of both engines, then start the engine of 
the donor vehicle and allow it to idle for a few 
minutes. 
Now start the vehicle with the discharged 
battery. Once both engines are running 
normally, allow them to idle for two minutes 
before switching off the donor vehicle engine. 
DO NOT switch on any electrical circuits on the 
previously disabled vehicle until AFTER the 
booster cables have been removed.
Disconnecting the booster...

Emergency Starting
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Always adopt the following procedure, 
ensuring the cables are connected in the 
order shown below:
1.Connect one end of the RED booster cable 
to the positive (+) connection point (see 
left inset).
2.Connect the other end of the RED booster 
cable to the positive (+) connection point 
(if fitted) on the disabled vehicle, or 
positive (+) terminal of the discharged 
battery.
3.Connect one end of the BLACK booster 
cable to the negative (-) connection point 
(see right inset)....

Vehicle Recovery
214
Ve hicle R eco ve ryTOWING EYES
WARNING
The towing eyes at the front and rear of the 
vehicle are designed for on-road vehicle 
recovery purposes only and must NOT be used 
to tow a trailer or caravan.Front
A single towing eye, set behind a removable 
panel in the front spoiler is provided at the front 
of the vehicle for on-road recovery. 
Before driving off-road, remove the panel from 
the spoiler as a precaution against accidental 
loss.
Removing the panel: Using both hands, one...

Vehicle Recovery
215
TOWING FOR RECOVERY
Most vehicle recovery specialists will load your 
vehicle onto a trailer - this is the recommended 
method. However, if it is necessary to recover 
the vehicle by towing with all four wheels on the 
ground, observe the following procedure:
Towing the vehicle on four wheels
WARNING
ALWAYS adhere to the following procedure 
when towing the vehicle with all four wheels 
on the ground. Failure to do so could result in 
unintended vehicle movement or 
unanticipated...

Vehicle Recovery
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After towing on four wheels
To engage the transfer gearbox after towing, 
perform the following steps:
1.Apply the handbrake and verify that ‘N’ 
(neutral) is selected in the main gearbox.
2.Turn the starter switch to position ‘0’.
3.Remove the fuse from position 37 of the 
passenger compartment fuse box.
4.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’. The 
transfer gearbox will engage and 
‘TRANSFER NEUTRAL’ will extinguish 
from the message centre display. Press 
the range change...

Fuses
217
FusesFUSES
Fuses are simple circuit devices which protect 
electrical equipment against the effects of 
excess current.
A ‘blown’ fuse is indicated when the electrical 
equipment it protects becomes inoperative.
Fuses are colour coded to help identify their 
amperage, as follows:
Fuse colours
Checking or renewing a fuse
Always turn the starter switch to position ‘O’ 
and switch off the affected electrical circuit 
before removing a fuse.
WARNING
Fit only replacement fuses of the same rating...

Fuses
218
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
The passenger compartment fuse box is fitted 
behind the glovebox; to access the fuses, open 
the glovebox, then press down on the catches 
(1) whilst pulling the cover rearwards. The solid 
arrow in the illustration indicates the location of 
the fuse removal tool.
NOTE: There are a number of spare fuses 
included within the fuse box (see fuse box 
label).
A label in the fuse box cover shows the circuits 
protected, the fuse values and their locations. 
They are...

Fuses
219
Fuse specification
Fuse 
numberRating 
(amps)Circuit protected
15Instruments
2 5 Heated rear window,
Rear blower,
Heated seats - rear,
Trailer socket
3 7.5 Fuel cooler fan (diesel vehicles only)
4 5 Lights
5 7.5 Engine management/Diagnostics
6 5 Rear view mirror,
Parking distance control,
Tyre pressure control
7- - 
8 5 On-board computer,
Audio system,
Telephone
*
9 5 Brake lights,
Light module,
Speed control
10 15 Horn
11 30 Central locking,
External mirrors,
Electric windows - front
12 10 Air...