Land Rover Defender 2007 User Manual

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

Publication Part No. LRL 10 02 51 702

About this handbook

This handbook forms part of the Owner literature supplied with your new vehicle. Left-hand drive and right-hand drive conditions may be shown in the graphics and where information is specific to a particular country, it is indicated as such.

The Quick start section is designed to rapidly familiarise the driver with the initial set up and also explain some of the unique features. Please take the time to study the operating instructions with your vehicle as soon as you can.

Important

The information contained in this handbook covers all vehicle derivatives and optional equipment. Some of the options may not be fitted to your vehicle unless they formed part of the original vehicle specification. Therefore some parts of this handbook may not apply to your vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles, it may include descriptions of options before they become generally available.

The information contained in this publication was correct when it went to print. Vehicle design changes may have been made after this handbook was printed. When this occurs a handbook supplement is added to the literature pack. Subsequent updates can be viewed on the Land Rover Internet site at; www.ownerinfo.landrover.com.

In the interest of development, the right is reserved to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations. This publication, or part thereof, may not be reproduced nor translated without our approval. Errors and omissions excepted.

Published by Land Rover Technical Communications.

Contents

Quick start

QUICK START ................................................... 7

Filling station information

FILLING STATION INFORMATION................... 24

Introduction

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY .................................... 26

LABEL LOCATIONS ......................................... 26

HEALTH AND SAFETY..................................... 27

DATA RECORDING.......................................... 27

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES............................ 28

Keys and remote controls

USING THE KEY .............................................. 30

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO

FREQUENCIES ................................................ 30

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ..................... 31

Locks

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING............................ 33

Alarm

ARMING THE ALARM ..................................... 35

DISARMING THE ALARM ............................... 36

Seats

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION ............ 38

MANUAL SEATS ............................................. 39

HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................ 41

REAR SEATS................................................... 41

HEATED SEATS............................................... 45

Seat belts

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................ 46

FASTENING THE SEAT BELTS ........................ 47

USING SEAT BELTS DURING PREGNANCY.... 48

Child safety

CHILD SEATS.................................................. 49

BOOSTER CUSHIONS ..................................... 50

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.................................... 50

Lighting

LIGHTING CONTROL ...................................... 51

REAR FOG LAMPS.......................................... 51

HEADLAMP LEVELLING ................................. 52

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...................... 52

DIRECTION INDICATORS ............................... 53

INTERIOR LAMPS .......................................... 53

CHANGING A BULB ........................................ 53

BULB SPECIFICATION CHART ........................ 59

Wipers and washers

WINDSCREEN WIPERS .................................. 60

WINDSCREEN WASHERS............................... 60

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS........ 61

ADJUSTING THE WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS . 61

CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES .................... 62

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES.................... 62

Windows and mirrors

ELECTRIC WINDOWS ..................................... 63

SLIDING WINDOWS ....................................... 63

EXTERIOR MIRRORS ..................................... 64

INTERIOR MIRROR ........................................ 64

Instruments

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW .................. 65

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS ............ 67

Climate control

AIR VENTS ..................................................... 70

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ........................ 71

SUNROOF ....................................................... 72

Convenience features

SUN VISORS .................................................. 74

CLOCK ............................................................ 74

CIGAR LIGHTER ............................................. 74

ASHTRAY ....................................................... 75

CUP HOLDERS ............................................... 75

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS .......................... 76

STEPS ............................................................ 76

Detachable roof

FITTING THE ROOF......................................... 77

Contents

Starting the engine

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE......................... 80

Transmission

MANUAL TRANSMISSION.............................. 81

TRANSFER GEARBOX..................................... 81

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 84

Brakes

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................ 85

HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ABS ...................... 85

PARKING BRAKE ............................................ 86

Driving hints

RUNNING-IN .................................................. 88

ECONOMICAL DRIVING.................................. 88

Fuel and refuelling

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................. 89

FUEL QUALITY ............................................... 89

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL ................................. 89

REFUELLING .................................................. 90

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 91

Load carrying

GENERAL INFORMATION ............................... 92

LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS .......................... 92

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS ............. 93

Towing

TOWING A TRAILER ....................................... 94

LEVELLING ..................................................... 94

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS ............. 95

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS ........................ 95

TOW BAR ....................................................... 96

Maintenance

GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 101

OPENING AND CLOSING THE BONNET......... 104

ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW ........... 105

ENGINE OIL CHECK....................................... 107

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK ............................ 108

POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK................. 110

BRAKE FLUID CHECK .................................... 111

CLUTCH FLUID CHECK.................................. 112

WASHER FLUID CHECK ................................ 113

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................... 114

Vehicle battery

BATTERY WARNING SYMBOLS.................... 115

BATTERY CARE............................................. 115

USING BOOSTER CABLES ............................ 117

CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY ............. 118

CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY ............. 119

Wheels and tyres

GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 121

TYRE CARE ................................................... 123

USING WINTER TYRES ................................. 128

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL ......................... 128

USING SNOW CHAINS .................................. 135

TYRE GLOSSARY .......................................... 135

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................... 136

Fuses

CHANGING A FUSE ....................................... 137

FUSE BOX LOCATIONS ................................. 137

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART ....................... 138

Emergency equipment

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .................... 141

Vehicle care

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR ............................. 98

CLEANING THE INTERIOR.............................. 99

REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE............ 100

Status after a collision

DRIVING AFTER A COLLISION...................... 142

INSPECTING SAFETY SYSTEM COMPONENTS....

142

Vehicle recovery

TOWING POINTS........................................... 143

LASHING POINTS ......................................... 143

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE..................... 143

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS... 143

Contents

Vehicle identification

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE................. 145

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)... 145

Technical specifications

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 146

WEIGHTS ...................................................... 146

DIMENSIONS ................................................ 148

Type approvals

TYPE APPROVALS........................................ 151

Audio introduction

RADIO RECEPTION ....................................... 153

Audio unit overview

AUDIO UNIT OVERVIEW ............................... 154

Audio system security

SECURITY CODE........................................... 156

Audio unit operation

ON/OFF BUTTON ........................................... 157

VOLUME CONTROL ...................................... 157

AUDIO CONTROL .......................................... 157

WAVEBAND BUTTON .................................... 159

AUTOSTORE CONTROL ................................ 160

STATION PRESET BUTTONS ........................ 160

TRAFFIC INFORMATION CONTROL .............. 161

Compact disc player

LOADING COMPACT DISCS .......................... 162

EJECTING COMPACT DISCS......................... 163

COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK ......................... 164

TRACK SELECTION ....................................... 164

COMPACT DISC PAUSE................................ 164

FAST FORWARD/REVERSE........................... 165

RANDOM TRACK SELECTION....................... 165

REPEAT COMPACT DISC TRACKS................ 165

COMPACT DISC TRACK SCANNING ............. 165

MP3 FILE PLAYBACK.................................... 166

Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket

AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKET .......................... 168

Quick start

QUICK START

Keys and remote control

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Always keep a remote control on the same key ring as a starter and door lock key (black key); the engine immobiliser detects the remote control near the starter switch. Never attach both remote controls to the same key ring. The small metal key opens the fuel filler cap.

Vehicles with central door locking

Using the remote control

• Press the lock (PADLOCK symbol) button once to lock all doors, immobilise the engine and arm the alarm. The direction indicators flash three times to confirm.

• Press the unlock (PLAIN) button once to disarm the alarm and unlock all doors. The direction indicators flash once and the interior lamps illuminate.

Using the key

• Insert the key into the driver's door lock and turn towards the rear of the vehicle to lock all doors, immobilise the engine and arm the alarm.

• Unlocking with the key is not recommended; the alarm may not disarm (depending on the vehicle specification).

Vehicles without central door locking

Locking and unlocking

• Each door must be locked or unlocked individually. The remote control will not operate the door locks.

• Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock or towards the front to unlock.

Arming and disarming the alarm

• Press the lock (PADLOCK symbol) button once to immobilise the engine and arm the alarm. The direction indicators flash three times to confirm.

• Press the unlock (PLAIN) button once to disarm the alarm. The direction indicators flash once and the interior lamps illuminate.

Quick start

Pickup tailgate

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To latch the tailgate, lift the gate from the horizontal and locate over both latch plates as shown. Pivot the latch plates upwards until vertical and slide down to secure the tailgate.

To lower the tailgate, reverse the above procedure, taking care when lowering the tailgate.

The tailgate is not a load-bearing surface.

Engine starting and stopping

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Starting the engine

1. Insert the starter key, turn the switch to position II and wait until the glow plug warning indicator goes out.

2. Fully depress the clutch pedal and turn the key to position III to operate the starter motor (do not press the accelerator pedal). Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

3. Do not run the engine above idle speed until the oil pressure warning indicator extinguishes.

4. If the engine stalls or fails to start, return the key to position I before attempting to restart.

Operating note

If the engine fails to start, continued use of the starter motor may result in unburnt fuel damaging the catalytic converter. Switch off (position I) and wait 10 seconds before attempting to restart.

Stopping the engine

• Always allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds before switching off.

Front seats

Quick start

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1. Forward/backward adjustment.

2. Backrest adjustment.

3. Head restraint height adjustment.

Quick start

Third-row seats

Folding and stowing

Unfolding

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1. Lower the head restraint.

2. Push the seat backrest locking catch

downwards to release. Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.

3. Pull the seat base locking lever upwards to

unlock, then fold the seat upwards towards the side of the vehicle until the retaining catch engages.

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1. Move the release lever inwards and lower the seat base into position.

2. Unfold the seat back, ensuring that the catch engages.

3. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.

Quick start

Windows

Front electric windows

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• To open a window, press and hold the bottom of the respective switch.

• To close the window, press and hold the top of the switch.

Window movement can be stopped at any time by releasing the switch.

Rear sliding windows

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Squeeze the catch and slide the window to the desired position. Release the catch making sure that it locates securely in the sockets, locking the window in position.

Seat belts and Child restraints

The use of front and rear seat belts is mandatory in most countries. Using seat belts saves lives. They should be worn by all occupants whenever the vehicle is in use.

A warning indicator on the instrument pack will illuminate to alert you that the driver's seat belt is

unbuckled.

Child seats

It is important to remember that the child's weight, rather than age, determines the type of seat that is required. See CHILD SEATS (page 49).

Climate control

Quick start

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1. Temperature

2. Blower

3. Recirculation

4. Air distribution

5. Air conditioning

Temperature selection 1

Rotate the control to adjust the temperature of the air entering the passenger compartment.

Blower speed 2

Slide the blower control to adjust airflow through the vents.

Note: The blower will be switched on automatically, if air conditioning is selected when the blower is set to 0.

Air recirculation 3

Slide the lever to the left or right for recirculated or fresh air.

Air distribution 4

Rotate the control to direct air flow from the vents as required.

Face level vents

Foot and face level vents

Front screen and foot level vents

Front screen and side window vents

Quick start

Air conditioning 5

Press button to switch the air conditioning on. Press again to switch off.

Air conditioning is an integral part of the heating and ventilation system, providing cooled and dehumidified air for occupant comfort. The dry airflow is effective in preventing misting of windows and is also beneficial at low external temperatures.

External water deposits

The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air and deposits excess water beneath the vehicle. Puddles may form, but this is no cause for concern.

Heated screens

Press to operate. An LED in the switch will illuminate when operating.

The heaters will automatically switch off after a preset interval.

Facia

1 2 3

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11 12

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1 2 3 4 5

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1. Direction indicator switch

2. Headlamp high or low beam switch

3. Main lighting switch

4. Instrument pack

5. Washer/wiper switch

6. Headlamp levelling switch

7. Rear fog lamp switch

8. Audio unit

9. Clock

10. Hazard warning switch

11. Heater/air conditioning controls

12. Bonnet release handle

13. Gear lever

14. Transfer gearbox lever

15. Parking brake

16. Starter switch

Quick start

Instrument pack

Quick start

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1. Tachometer

2. Temperature gauge

3. Fuel gauge

4. Speedometer

5. Total distance (odometer) and trip recorder

6. Trip recorder reset button

7. Overspeed warning indicator

Quick start

Tachometer

Indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (x 1 000). In normal driving conditions the engine is most fuel efficient between 2 000 and 3 000 rev/min.

Temperature gauge

At normal operating temperature, the pointer is positioned approximately midway between the red and blue markers on the gauge (the precise position will vary according to climatic conditions).

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If the pointer moves above the midpoint, the engine coolant is becoming too hot. Should the pointer move to the top of the scale, severe engine damage could occur (under these circumstances the air conditioning may switch off and engine performance may reduce to minimise engine load).

Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits, and allow the engine to idle until the pointer moves back to its normal position. If the problem persists, seek qualified assistance immediately.

Fuel gauge

CAUTION

Never allow your vehicle to run out of fuel, as the resultant misfire may destroy

the catalytic converter.

When the starter switch is at position II the pointer quickly rises to show the level of fuel in the tank.

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When the amber low fuel warning indicator (arrowed) illuminates, there is approximately 9 litres (2 gallons) of fuel in the tank. The small arrow alongside the fuel pump symbol indicates the side of the vehicle on which the fuel filler is located.

Total distance (odometer) and trip recorder

Indicates the total distance travelled, and also shows the most recent individual journey distance.

Trip recorder reset switch

With the starter switch turned on, press to reset the trip recorder back to zero.

Quick start

Warning indicators (attention)

If any of the following illuminate when driving, a fault has been detected. Refer to the individual pages given below for further information.

Battery charge indicator. See

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Low oil pressure. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

(page 67).

Parking brake. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Brake systems. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Anti-lock braking system. See

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Engine. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Low engine coolant level. See ENGINE COOLANT CHECK (page 108).

Warning indicators (information)

The following will illuminate during normal driving to indicate that a particular system or feature is operating.

Seat belt reminder. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Low screen washer level. See WASHER FLUID CHECK (page 113).

Heated rear screen on. See

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Diesel glow plugs active. See

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Direction indicator. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

(page 67).

Trailer direction indicator. See

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Side lamps on. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

(page 67).

Headlamp high beam on. See

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Rear fog lamps on. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

(page 67).

Traction control on. See WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Differential lock engaged. See

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Hazard warning lamps on. See

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS (page 67).

Quick start

Parking brake

The vehicle may move slightly when the parking brake is applied. This is because the parking brake operates on the transmission, not the wheels.

Steering column levers

Front screen wipers

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1. Intermittent wipe

2. Low speed wipe

3. High speed wipe

4. Single wipe

Front screen washer

Rear wiper and washer

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1. Rear window wiper - Press to operate.

The wiper operates until the switch is pressed again.

2. Rear window washer - Press and hold to

operate. The washers will stop when the switch is released.

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Press the button on the end of the lever.

Quick start

Direction indicators/Headlamp high beam

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Move the lever up or down to activate the direction indicators; a warning indicator will flash on the

instrument pack.

Push the lever away from you to select headlamp high beam. A warning indicator will illuminate on

the instrument pack.

Exterior lamps master switch

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0 Exterior lamps off

1 Side, tail and instrument panel lamps on

2 Headlamps

The headlamp levelling switch and rear fog lamp switch are on the centre console.

Transfer gearbox

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Use the transfer gearbox to select High range H, Low range L or Neutral N.

• Use H for all normal road conditions and

also for off-road dry, level ground.

• Select L only for low-speeds, such as

reversing a trailer or crossing a boulder-strewn river bed.

• Use N when being towed. When N is

selected, drive cannot be transferred to the road wheels, even if a gear is selected with the main gear lever.

Operating note

Do not use L for normal road driving.

Quick start

Changing range

It is recommended that you change the gear range while the vehicle is moving.

If you prefer, you can change the gear range when the vehicle is stationary. See TRANSFER GEARBOX (page 81).

Changing from L to H

1. Apply slight backward pressure to the transfer gearbox lever in preparation for changing.

2. Then, in three simultaneous moves, depress the clutch pedal, release the accelerator pedal and pull the transfer gearbox lever into N.

3. Release the clutch pedal for three seconds, then depress the clutch pedal and move the lever firmly into H.

4. Select a suitable main gear and release the clutch pedal to continue driving.

Changing from H to L

1. With the vehicle slowing down and at less than 8 km/h (5 mph), depress the clutch pedal and move the transfer gearbox lever into N.

2. Just before the vehicle stops, and with the clutch pedal still depressed, push the lever into the L position.

3. Select a suitable main gear and release the clutch pedal to continue driving.

Differential lock

Your vehicle has permanent four-wheel-drive; however, additional grip may be obtained on loose and slippery surfaces by locking the differential.

If you lock the differential when driving, it is essential that you are travelling in a straight line on firm ground, and without wheel slip.

• To lock the differential: briefly ease the

accelerator pedal and (only from the H or L position) move the transfer gearbox lever to the left, to the Diff Lock position.

• To unlock the differential: move the

transfer gearbox lever to the right, to the H or L position.

In the instrument panel, the amber warning indicator illuminates when

the differential lock is actually engaged, rather than when selected. This causes a slight delay which is quite normal.

Operating note

Do not engage the differential lock if a wheel is slipping. This could damage the transmission.

Do not engage the differential lock from the transfer gearbox neutral position.

Do not drive above 60 km/h (40 mph) with the differential locked.

Always unlock the differential for normal road driving or as soon as you reach a hard grippy surface.

Quick start

Battery and tool kit

Battery

The battery is located under the left-hand front seat. See BATTERY CARE (page 115).

Tool kit

You will have either a bottle jack or a pillar jack. It is important to read the operating instructions for the type of jack fitted to your vehicle. See CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL (page 128).

Depending on which model you have, the bottle jack will be stored under the left-hand front seat with the wheel chock and the wheel brace or behind the front seats. The pillar jack will be stored under the second-row seats.

Audio system controls

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Press and release the up or down buttons to skip the CD tracks or to search for a radio station.

Press and hold the up or down buttons to manually search for a radio station.

Sound settings

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Press the button 1 to switch on or off.

Rotate the control 2 to adjust volume.

Repeatedly press the mode button 3 to select TUNER,CD or AUX.

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You can change a number of settings using the volume control. These settings can be found in menu 1 or menu 2.

Menu 1

Press and release the volume control (arrowed) to access menu 1. Press and release the volume control repeatedly to scroll through the menu 1 options.

When the desired setting is displayed, rotate the volume control to adjust.

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Menu 2

Press and hold the volume control (arrowed) to access menu 2. Press and release the volume control repeatedly to scroll through the menu 2 options.

When the desired setting is displayed, rotate the volume control to adjust.

Radio operation

Press the AM/FM button to select the required waveband. Repeated presses of the button will scroll through the FM and AM waveband options.

Storing radio stations

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To automatically store radio stations, select the required waveband, then press the AUTO button. Search will be shown on the information display and the six strongest stations will be stored under the preset numbers, in the order in which they are found.

To recall a preset station, press and release one of the numbered preset buttons.

A selection of radio presets can be stored manually. See STATION PRESET BUTTONS (page 160).

CD operation

Compatible disc types

The use of discs with paper labels or double sided dual format discs (CD/DVD) should be avoided as they could become jammed.

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Insert a disc, label side up, into the player. The disc will load and start to play.

To end CD playback, briefly press the pause II button or the MODE button.

To eject the disc, press the eject button. A confirmation message will appear on the display.

Filling station information

FILLING STATION INFORMATION

Fuel filler cap

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To unlock and remove the filler cap:

1. Hold the filler cap steady, insert the key

2. Remove the key.

3. Unscrew the filler cap, gradually at first,

4. Remove the filler cap.

To replace and lock the filler cap:

1. Replace the filler cap into the fuel filler.

2. Turn and tighten the filler cap clockwise,

3. Hold the filler cap steady, insert the key

4. Remove the key.

5. The filler cap is now locked, but can rotate.

A small arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler cap is located.

and turn it a half-turn anti-clockwise.

allowing the fuel tank to vent.

until it clicks three times.

and turn it a half-turn clockwise.

Refuelling

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Never continue filling once the filling station pump has automatically cut-off.

After refuelling, tighten the filler cap until it clicks three times.

Fuel tank capacity

Model Litres Gallons

90 57 12.54

110 73 16.06

Tyre pressures

Details of the tyre pressures for each derivative and wheel and tyre combination can be found later in this book. See TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS (page 136).

Fuel specification

The correct fuel specification for your vehicle is shown next to the fuel filler cap. See

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (page 114).

Incorrect fuelling

CAUTION

If the fuel tank is accidentally filled with

the wrong type of fuel, it is essential that the engine is not started and that you seek qualified assistance.

Filling station information

Engine oil specification

Model Specification

Diesel engine Use only 5W-30 oil

meeting Land Rover

specification

WSS-M2C913-B.

Engine coolant specification

Top-up to the upper level indicator mark. Use only a 50% mix of water and Texaco XLC antifreeze. See ENGINE COOLANT CHECK (page 108).

Introduction

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

Warnings

WARNING

Safety warnings are included in this

handbook. These indicate either a procedure which must be followed precisely, or information that should be considered with great care in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury.

Cautions

CAUTION

Cautions are included in this handbook.

These indicate either a procedure which must be followed precisely, or information that should be considered with great care in order to avoid the possibility of damage to your vehicle.

Symbols

This recycling symbol identifies those items that must be disposed of safely in order to prevent

unnecessary damage to the environment.

This symbol identifies those features that can be adjusted, disabled or enabled by a Land Rover

Dealer/Authorised Repairer.

LABEL LOCATIONS

Warning labels attached to your vehicle bearing this symbol mean:

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Do not touch or adjust components until you have read the relevant

instructions in the handbook.

Labels showing this symbol indicate that the ignition system

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utilises very high voltages. Do not touch any ignition components

while the starter switch is turned on.

Warning labels

Labels are attached to your vehicle at several positions. These are applied to draw your attention to important subjects, e.g. tyre pressures, tow bar use, roll-over risk, engine compartment hazards, etc.

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1. Fan cowl - Fan warning label, air

conditioning label and Genuine Parts label

2. Top face of battery - Battery warning

symbols

3. Facia - Transmission label

4. On right-hand rear wheel arch - Vehicle

jacking label. Australia only - Tyre pressures label

5. Adjacent to the fuel filler cap - Fuel

specification label

It is important that you are familiar with these subjects to ensure that your vehicle and its features are used safely. Using the index at the back of this handbook, refer to the relevant topic for more information.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

WARNINGS

Your vehicle has a higher ground

clearance and hence, a higher centre of gravity than ordinary passenger cars, to enable the vehicle to perform in a wide variety of off-road applications. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems.

The vehicle is not designed for

cornering at the same speed as conventional passenger cars any more than a low-slung sports car is designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt manoeuvres. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate the vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle roll-over.

The vehicle should not be parked over

long dry grass or other combustible material, particularly during dry weather. As the heat generated by the exhaust and emission control systems may be sufficient to start a fire.

DATA RECORDING

Service data recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine, throttle, steering or brakes.

In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Land Rover and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle.

Introduction

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

WARNINGS

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.

Land Rover will not accept any liability

for death, personal injury or damage to property which may occur as a direct result of fitment of non-approved accessories or the carrying out of non-approved conversions to Land Rover vehicles.

Land Rover strongly advise against

making any modifications to the suspension or steering system. This could seriously affect the handling and stability of the vehicle leading to loss of control or roll-over.

parts and accessories that have been developed and tested to the same stringent standards as the original components will safeguard the continued reliability, safety and performance of your vehicle.

To augment the vehicle's already impressive performance, a comprehensive range of Land Rover approved spare parts and accessories is available, enabling the vehicle to fulfil a wide variety of roles, and enhancing and protecting the vehicle in the many tasks to which it can be applied.

Land Rover parts are the only parts built to original equipment specifications and approved by Land Rover designers; this means that every single part and accessory has been rigorously tested by the same engineering team that designed and built the vehicle and can therefore be guaranteed for twelve months with unlimited mileage.

A full list and description of all accessories is available from your Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer.

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The 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 control systems and components. As such, fitting replacement

Introduction

Electrical equipment

WARNING

It is extremely hazardous to fit or

replace parts or accessories, the installation of which requires the dismantling of, or addition to, either the electrical or fuel systems.

Always consult a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer before fitting any accessory.

Fitting inferior quality parts or accessories, may be dangerous and could invalidate the vehicle warranty.

It is recommended that you always consult a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer for advice regarding the approval, suitability, installation and use of any parts or accessories before fitting.

After-sales service

Travelling abroad

In certain countries, it is a legal requirement to fit parts made to the vehicle manufacturers' specification.

Owners should ensure that any parts or accessories fitted to the vehicle while travelling abroad, will also conform to the legal requirements of their own country when they return home.

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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/Authorised Repairers, 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.

Keys and remote controls

USING THE KEY

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You have been supplied with two sets of keys comprising:

• A black key for operating the starter switch and the door locks.

• A smaller, metal key, to operate the fuel filler cap lock. See REFUELLING (page 90).

Insert the black key into the driver's door lock and turn it towards the rear of the vehicle to lock and towards the front of the vehicle to unlock.

If the doors are locked with the key, the engine will be immobilised, but the alarm system is not armed.

Only unlock the doors using the key, if they were locked using the key. Unlocking the doors with the key may not disarm the alarm. The alarm must be disarmed using the remote control.

Note: On vehicles not fitted with central locking, the key must be used to lock and unlock each door individually.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

Note: The radio frequency used by your remote control may be used by other devices. For example: amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, or other remote control devices. This may cause the frequency to be jammed, and prevent your remote control from operating correctly.

Environmental conditions can affect the operation of remote controls and the operating range may vary considerably depending on the vehicle's location.

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