Defender 00MY Owner's Handbook

Owner’s Handbook Instruktieboekje Manuel du Conducteur Betriebsanleitung Manuale di Istruzioni Manual del Conductor Manual do ProprietárioÓ CONTENTS SECTION 1 Introduction .......................................................... 1 2 Controls & instruments ........................................ 7 SECTION 3 Driving & operating ............................................. 45 4 Owner maintenance 79 SECTION 5 Workshop........................................ 123 6 General data ......................................................... 155 SECTION 7 Parts & accessories............................................... 169 8 Off-road driving .................................................... 173 Index ..................................................................... 185 In-car entertainment Forecourt data card As part of the Land Rover environmental policy, this publication is printed on paper made from chlorine free pulp. Rover Group Limited 1999 Publication Part No. LRL 0336ENGSECTION 1 Introduction Section Contents PageOWNER’S HANDBOOK This handbook covers all current versions of Service portfolio .......................................... 3 Land Rover Defender petrol and diesel models Warning labels ............................................. 3 and, together with the Service Portfolio book, Vehicle identification number....................... 4 provides all the information you need to derive Anti-theft precautions .................................. 4 maximum pleasure from owning and driving Breakdown safety code ................................ 5 your new vehicle. For convenience, the handbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a particular aspect of driving or caring for the vehicle. Sections are listed on the contents page; you will find it worthwhile to take a little time to read each one, and to get to know your Defender as Land Rover operates a policy of soon as you possibly can. Remember, the constant product improvement and, more you understand before you drive, the therefore, reserves the right to change greater the satisfaction when you are seated specifications without notice at any behind the steering wheel. time. Whilst every effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in this handbook, no liabilities for inaccuracies or the consequences thereof can be accepted by the manufacturer or the dealer, except in respect of personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or the dealer. All rights reserved. No part of this The specification of each vehicle will vary publication may be reproduced, stored according to territorial requirements and in a retrieval system or transmitted, in also from model to model within the vehicle any form, electronic, mechanical, range. Some of the information published in photocopying, recording, or other this handbook, therefore, may not apply to means without prior written permission your particular vehicle. from Rover Group Limited. 12Introduction SERVICE PORTFOLIO WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE The Service Portfolio book included in your VEHICLE literature pack contains important vehicle identification information and details of your Warning labels attached to entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover your vehicle bearing this warranty. symbol mean: DO NOT touch Most important of all, however, is the section or adjust components until you have read on maintenance. This outlines the servicing the relevant instructions in the handbook. requirements for your vehicle and also includes the 1500 km (1,000 mile) Free Warning labels showing this Service Voucher, as well as incorporating the symbol indicate that the service record slips, which the dealer should ignition system utilises very sign and stamp to certify that routine services high voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition have been carried out at the recommended components while the starter switch is intervals. turned on! WARNING WARNING Safety warnings are included in this Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance handbook. These indicate either a procedure and, therefore, a higher centre of gravity which must be followed precisely, or than ordinary passenger cars. This will information that should be considered with result in different handling characteristics. great care in order to avoid the possibility of Inexperienced drivers should take additional personal injury or serious damage to the care, particularly in off-road driving vehicle. situations and when performing abrupt manoeuvres on unstable surfaces. 3Introduction VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS If you need to communicate with a Land While it may be difficult to deter the Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the ’professional’ car thief, the majority of thefts Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). are carried out by unskilled opportunists. Therefore, take vehicle security very seriouslyThe VIN and recommended maximum vehicle and ALWAYS adopt this simple ’five point’weights (dependent on market) is stamped on drill whenever you leave your vehicle - evena plate riveted to the top of the brake pedal for just a few minutes:box in the engine compartment (this should also match the VIN recorded in the Service • Fully close all the windows (and the Portfolio book). The VIN is also stamped on sunroof). the right-hand side of the chassis, forward of • Remove your valuable belongings (or hide the spring mounting turret. them out of sight). In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and to • Remove the starter key. assist the police, the VIN is also stamped on a • Engage the steering lock (by slightlyplate visible through the left side of the turning the wheel until it locks).windscreen. • Lock all the doors. Thieves are attracted to ’vulnerable’ vehicles. Even if you have followed the ’five point’ drill, there is still much you can do to make your vehicle a less inviting target. BE SAFE NOT SORRY! • Park where your vehicle can easily be seen by householders and passers-by. • At night, park in well lit areas and avoidA. Type approval deserted or dimly lit side streets. B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • At home, if you have a garage, use it - and C. Gross vehicle weight (where required) NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle. D. Gross train weight (where required) • Do not keep important vehicle documents E. Maximum front axle load (where required) (or spare keys) in the vehicle - these are a real bonus for the thief.F. rear axle load (where required) NOTE: In the interests of safety, it is essential that the gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and axle loads are NOT exceeded. For further information see ’General data’. 4Introduction IMPORTANT INFORMATION Remember the breakdown safety code If a breakdown occurs while travelling:- • Wherever possible, consistent with road safety and traffic conditions, the vehicle should be moved off the main thoroughfare, preferably into a lay-by. If a breakdown occurs on a motorway, pull well over to the inside of the hard shoulder. • Switch on hazard lights. • If possible, position a warning triangle or a flashing amber light at an appropriate distance from the vehicle to warn other traffic of the breakdown (note the legal requirements of some countries). • Consider evacuating passengers through nearside doors onto the verge as a precaution in case your Defender is struck by another vehicle. 56SECTION 2 Controls & instruments Section Contents PageIn this section of the handbook you will find descriptions of the controls and instruments Controls ....................................................... 9 on your vehicle. Locks & alarm ........................................... 11 Seats ......................................................... 21For your own safety, it is most important to Seat belts ................................................... 24read this section fully and to gain a thorough Instruments ............................................... 28understanding of all the controls before Warning lights 29driving. Lights & indicators .................................... 32 Wipers & washers ..................................... 34 Switches .................................................... 36 Windows ................................................... 37 Sunroof ..................................................... 38 Heating & ventilation ................................. 39 Air conditioning ......................................... 42 Interior equipment ..................................... 44 7