Land Rover Range Rover Owners Handbook Lm 2nd Edition Exp Rover
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Cooling System 180 ANTI-FREEZE WARNING Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if swallowed - keep containers sealed and out of the reach of children. If accidental consumption 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 contains important corrosion inhibitors. The anti-freeze content of the coolant must be maintained at 50% ± 5% all year round (not just in cold conditions). To ensure that the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant are retained, the anti-freeze content should be checked once a year and completely renewed every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled. Failure to do so may cause corrosion of the radiator and engine components. The specific gravity of a 50% anti-freeze solution at 20°C is 1.075 and protects against frost down to -36°C. Coolant specification Use ONLY a 50% mix of water and Texaco AFC Coolant. If this is unavailable, use any ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no methanol) with only Silicate based non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors. In an emergency - and only if this type of anti-freeze is unavailable - top-up the cooling system with clean water, but be aware of the resultant reduction in frost protection. DO NOT top-up or refill with conventional anti-freeze formulations. If in doubt consult a Land Rover dealer.
Brakes 181 B ra kesBRAKE FLUID WARNING Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep containers sealed and out of the reach of children. If accidental consumption of fluid is suspected, seek medical attention immediately. If brake fluid should come into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Take care not to spill fluid onto a hot engine - a fire may result. DO NOT drive the vehicle with the fluid level below the ‘MIN’ mark. Brake fluid 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. Check The fluid level may fall slightly during normal use as a result of brake pad wear but should not be allowed to fall below the ‘MIN’ mark. Any substantial drop in fluid indicates a leak in the system, in which case the vehicle must NOT be driven and you should contact your dealer. WARNING Contact your dealer immediately if brake pedal travel is unusually long or if there is any appreciable drop in brake fluid level. With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level at least every week (more frequently in high mileage or arduous operating conditions). Check the level visually through the side of the transparent reservoir without removing the filler cap.Top-up Wipe the filler cap clean before removing to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir. Unscrew the cap (1/8 turn) and top-up the reservoir to the ‘MAX’ mark using Shell Donax YB brake fluid conforming to DOT 4 specification. Use only new fluid from an airtight container (old fluid from opened containers or fluid previously bled from the system will have absorbed moisture, which will adversely affect performance, and must NOT be used). DO NOT OVERFILL! Brake fluid must be completely renewed every 3 years regardless of distance travelled. MAX MIN H4226
Power Steering 182 Po wer SteeringPOWER STEERING FLUID WARNING Power steering fluid is highly toxic - keep containers sealed and out of reach of children. If accidental consumption of fluid is suspected, seek medical attention immediately. If power steering fluid should come into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Do not spill power steering fluid onto a hot engine - a fire may result. Power steering fluid 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. Check and Top-up Check and top-up the fluid level ONLY with the engine switched off and the system cold, and ensure that the steering wheel is not turned after stopping the engine. Diesel enginesPetrol engines Wipe the filler cap clean to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir. Remove the filler cap and, using a lint-free cloth, wipe the dipstick clean. Refit the filler cap fully and remove it again to check the fluid level. Add fluid to the reservoir until the level is between the upper mark and the bottom of the dipstick. DO NOT fill above the upper mark on the dipstick. WARNING The engine must NOT be started if the fluid level has dropped below the bottom of the dipstick - severe damage to the pump could result. H3966 H3967
Power Steering 183 Emergency operation Any large or sudden drop in the fluid level must be investigated by a qualified dealer. If it can be established that fluid loss is slow, then the reservoir may be topped-up to the upper level mark to enable the vehicle to be driven to the nearest qualified dealer for examination. If the fluid level has dropped below the lower level mark, top-up the reservoir before starting the engine, or damage to the steering pump could result.
Washers 184 WashersWINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP The windscreen washer reservoir supplies both front and rear screen washer jets and headlight washer jets *. Check the reservoir level at least every week and top-up with a mixture of water and Land Rover Parts STC 8249 Screenwash. Preferably mix the recommended quantities of water and screenwash in a separate container before topping-up, and always follow the instructions on the container. Note that an approved screenwash is necessary to prevent freezing in very cold weather. Operate the washer switches periodically to check that the nozzles are clear and properly directed. WARNING DO NOT use an anti-freeze or vinegar/water solution in the washer reservoir - anti-freeze will damage painted surfaces, while vinegar can damage the windscreen washer pump. Some screenwash products are inflammable, particularly if high or undiluted concentrations are exposed to sparking. DO NOT allow screenwash to come into contact with naked flames or sources of ignition. Body panels may suffer discolouration as a result of screenwash spillage. Take care to avoid spillage, particularly if an undiluted or high concentration is being used. If spillage occurs, wash the affected area immediately with water. H3909
Washers 185 WASHER JETS The windscreen washer jets are set during manufacture and should not need adjusting. However, if adjustment is ever necessary, insert a needle into the jet orifice and lever gently to position each jet so that the spray is directed towards the centre of the windscreen. The rear screen jets located in the wiper arm are not adjustable. Should any jet become obstructed, insert a needle or thin strand of wire into the orifice to clear the blockage. HEADLIGHT WASHERS* The spray jets are set during manufacture and should not need to be adjusted. NOTE: Ensure an approved screen washer solvent is used in the windscreen washer reservoir to prevent freezing. H3910
Wiper Blades 186 Wiper BladesWIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT Front wiper blades Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen. Disconnect the blade by pushing the locking tab (see inset in illustration) to the unlock position. Fitting a replacement blade is a reversal of this process. Check that the blade is securely locked before returning the wiper assembly to the windscreen. Only fit replacement wiper blades that are identical to the original specification. Grease, silicone and petrol based products impair the blades wiping capability. Wash the wiper blades in warm soapy water and periodically check their condition. If signs of hardness or cracking in the rubber are found, or if the wipers leave streaks or unwiped areas on the windscreen during use, then the wiper blades should be replaced. Clean the windscreen regularly with an approved glass cleaner and ensure the screen is thoroughly cleaned before fitting replacement wiper blades.Rear wiper blade Lift the wiper arm away from the rear screen and pivot the blade assembly away from the arm. Press the tab (arrowed in inset), to release the blade assembly and slide the assembly off the end of the wiper arm. Carefully replace the arm to its stowed position. To replace, position the wiper arm into the aperture in the middle of the blade assembly and push firmly into position until the blade clips into place. Headlight wiper blade * The headlight wiper blade and wiper arm are an integral unit and should only be replaced by qualified personnel. L O C K LO C K H3912 H3913
Battery 187 BatteryBATTERY SAFETY WARNING Batteries contain acid, which is both corrosive and poisonous. If spillage occurs: •On clothing or the skin - remove any contaminated clothing immediately, flush the skin with large amounts of water, and seek medical attention urgently. •In the eyes - flush with clean water immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention urgently. Swallowing battery acid can be fatal unless IMMEDIATE action is taken - seek medical attention urgently. During normal operation batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas - ensure sparks and naked lights are kept away from the engine compartment. For your safety, remove all metal wrist bands and jewellery before working in the engine compartment and NEVER allow the battery terminals or vehicle leads to make contact with tools or metal parts of the vehicle. BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery is designed to be maintenance free, so topping-up is unnecessary. On the top of the battery there is a battery condition indicator (arrowed in inset). Examine the indicator periodically to check the batterys condition. When the indicator shows: •GREEN - the battery is in a good state of charge. •DARK (turning to black) - the battery needs charging. •CLEAR (or light yellow) - the battery must be replaced. Do not charge the battery or jump start the vehicle in this condition.NOTE: When checking the battery condition indicator, if necessary, clean the battery top to ensure a clear view. If the indicator shows clear or yellow, tap the indicator with the handle of a screwdriver to disperse any air bubbles. If the colour is unchanged, the battery must be replaced. Battery disconnection, charging, removal and replacement There may at times be a requirement to disconnect the battery, eg, to necessitate Interlock Code emergency deactivation - see your Audio & Navigation handbook. •Turn the starter switch off and remove the starter key. •Wait for at least two minutes before starting the disconnection procedure. Ensure you have your remote handset available as you may have to turn off the alarm sounder. •Disconnect ONLY the negative (‘-’) terminal. H3997
Battery 188 •Wait for two minutes before reconnecting the battery. If the alarm sounds when the battery is reconnected, use the key fob to turn it off. WARNING The battery positive (‘+’) terminal is fitted with a pyrotechnic charge, designed to disconnect the battery as a safety precaution in the event of a severe collision. For this reason, the battery charging, disconnection and removal should only be attempted by qualified personnel. WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Effects of battery disconnection Following disconnection and subsequent reconnection of the vehicle battery, a number of the vehicle systems will be reset automatically. This may take a few minutes and with some systems, sensors have to detect certain actions whilst driving before full operability returns. This in no way affects the safe operation of the vehicle.
Tyres 189 TyresCARING FOR YOUR TYRES WARNING DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS! Do not drive if any tyre is damaged, is excessively worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure. Always drive with consideration for the condition of the tyres, and regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any sign of distortion (bulges), cuts or wear. The most common causes of tyre failure are: •Bumping against kerbs •Driving with under or over-inflated tyres NOTE: If possible, protect tyres from contamination by oil, grease, fuel and other automotive fluids. Tyre pressures Correctly inflated tyres will ensure that you enjoy the best combination of tyre life, ride comfort, fuel economy and road handling. Under-inflated tyres wear more rapidly, can seriously affect the vehicles road handling characteristics and fuel consumption, as well as increasing the risk of tyre failure. Over-inflated tyres give a harsher ride, wear unevenly and are more prone to damage. Tyre pressures should be checked at least once a week with normal road use, but should be checked DAILY if the vehicle is used off-road. Check the pressures (including the spare wheel) when the tyres are cold - be aware that it only takes a 1.6 km of driving to warm up the tyres sufficiently to affect the tyre pressures.NOTE: On vehicles fitted with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the tyre pressures are monitored automatically and a warning message and tone will alert the driver if a significant drop in tyre pressure is detected. See ‘‘TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)*’, page 66, for further information. Air pressure naturally increases in warm tyres; if it is necessary to check the tyres when they are warm (after the vehicle has been driven for a while), you should expect the pressures to have increased between 0.3 to 0.4 bar. In this circumstance, NEVER let air out of the tyres in order to match the recommended pressures. WARNING If the vehicle has been parked in strong sunlight or used in high ambient temperatures, DO NOT reduce tyre pressures; instead, move the vehicle into the shade and allow the tyres to cool before checking. The recommended pressures for cold tyres are shown in ‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 242.