Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover
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Starting & driving 48 RUNNING-IN Proper running-in will have a direct bearing on the reliability and smooth running of your vehicle throughout its life. In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and tyres need time to bed-in and adjust to the demands of everyday motoring. It is therefore essential to drive with consideration for the running-in process for at least the first 500 miles (800 km) and observe the following advice: ·LIMIT maximum speed to 60 mph (95 km/h). Initially, drive the vehicle on a light throttle and only increase engine speeds once the running-in distance has been completed. ·DO NOT operate at full throttle or allow the engine to labour in any gear. ·AVOID fast acceleration and heavy braking except in emergencies.EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Land Rover vehicles are fitted with emission and evaporative control equipment necessary to meet a number of territorial requirements. In many countries, it is against the law for vehicle owners to modify or tamper with emission control equipment, or to sanction the unauthorised replacement or modification of this equipment by a repair shop.
Starting & driving 49 FUEL ECONOMY Fuel consumption is influenced by two major factors: ·How your vehicle is maintained. ·How you drive your vehicle. To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential that your vehicle is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers service schedule. Items such as the condition of the air cleaner element, tyre pressures and wheel alignment can have a significant effect on fuel consumption. But above all, the way in which you drive is most important. The following hints may help you to obtain even better value from your motoring: ·Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop journeys. ·Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and smoothly from rest. ·Do not drive in the lower gears longer than necessary. ·Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and heavy braking. ·Anticipate obstructions and adjust your speed accordingly well in advance. DRIVE GENTLY - SAVE FUEL!IMPORTANT DRIVING INFORMATION Instruments & warning lights Before driving, it is important to fully understand the function of the instruments and warning lights described in section 2. NOTE:Red warning lights are of particular importance, illumination indicates that a fault exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop the vehicle and seek qualified assistance before continuing. Vehicle stability Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance and, therefore, a higher centre of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This will result in different handling characteristics. Inexperienced drivers should take additional care, particularly in off-road driving situations and when performing abrupt manoeuvres at inappropriate speeds or on unstable surfaces. WARNING Modifications to the suspension or steering systems could seriously affect the handling characteristics of the vehicle and are NOT recommended.
Starting & driving 50 Vehicle height The overall height of your vehicle exceeds that of ordinary passenger cars. Always be aware of the height of your vehicle and check the available headroom, before driving through low entrances. This is particularly important if a vehicle is fitted with a roof rack, or if the sunroof (if fitted) is open. Auxiliary equipment WARNING DO NOT use auxiliary equipment such as roller generators, that are driven by one wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause failure of the gearbox differential. If the gearbox differential lock is engaged in an attempt to avoid damage, the vehicle will drive itself forward.Power assisted steering Power assistance is progressively applied, the more the steering wheel is turned. For example; where manual steering effort would normally be greatest (at slow speeds on maximum lock), power assistance is greatest. Similarly, where only minimal steering effort would normally be required (at high speed with the wheels straight ahead), then power assistance is also minimal, thus enabling the driver to benefit from apparently consistent steering effort at all times. WARNING Under no circumstances must the steering wheel be held on full lock for more than thirty seconds in one minute, otherwise the steering assembly may be damaged. NOTE:Power assistance is dependent on the engine running. If the engine is not running, greater effort will be required to steer the vehicle.
Catalytic converter 51 CATALYTIC CONVERTER The exhaust system incorporates a catalytic converter, which converts emissions from the engine, into environmentally less harmful gases - thereby reducing atmospheric pollution.WARNING The catalytic converter can be easily damaged through improper use, particularly if the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire occurs. For this reason, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you heed the precautions which follow:
Catalytic converter 52 Fuel ·Use ONLY fuel recommended for your vehicle. Starting the engine ·DO NOT continue operating the starter if the engine fails to start after a few attempts (unburnt fuel may be drawn into the exhaust system, thereby poisoning the catalyst) - seek qualified assistance. ·When starting a COLD engine, DO NOT drive if a misfire is suspected - seek qualified assistance. Driving ·Provided the engine has reached its normal operating temperature, if a misfire is suspected or the vehicle lacks power while driving, it may be driven SLOWLY (at risk of catalyst damage) to a Land Rover dealer for assistance. ·NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel (the resultant misfire could destroy the catalyst). ·Engines burning excessive oil (blue smoke from the exhaust) will progressively reduce catalyst efficiency. ·On rough terrain, DO NOT allow the underside of the vehicle to be subjected to heavy impacts which could damage the catalytic converter. ·DO NOT overload or excessively rev the engine. WARNING Exhaust system temperatures can be extremely high - DO NOT park on ground where combustible materials, such as dry grass or leaves, could come into contact with the exhaust system (in dry weather a fire could result). Switching off ·DO NOT switch off the engine while a forward or reverse gear is selected or whilst the vehicle is in motion. Vehicle maintenance ·Any engine misfire, loss of engine performance or engine run-on, could seriously damage the catalytic converter. For this reason, it is vital that unqualified persons do not tamper with the engine, and that regular systematic maintenance is carried out by a Land Rover dealer. ·DO NOT run the engine with a spark plug or H.T. lead removed, or use any device that requires an insert into a spark plug.
Fuel 53 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL Octane requirements ALways use UNLEADED PETROL with a rating of 95 RON minimum to EN228 specification. Using unleaded fuel with an octane rating lower than that recommended, can cause persistent, heavy engine knock (a metallic rapping sound). If severe, this can lead to engine damage. If heavy engine knock is detected when using the recommended octane rated fuel, or if a steady engine knocking is present while maintaining a steady speed on level roads, contact your dealer for advice as soon as possible. Failure to take measures to eliminate either condition, constitutes misuse of the vehicle! NOTE:An occasional light engine knock, experienced ONLY for short periods while accelerating or climbing hills, is acceptable. WARNING DO NOT use leaded fuel! Your engine is designed to use unleaded fuel ONLY. Unleaded fuel is essential for proper operation of the emission control system. It also reduces spark plug fouling, exhaust system corrosion and engine oil deterioration. Even a very small quantity of leaded fuel, will damage your vehicles emission control system and will damage the oxygen sensors in the fuel injection system and also seriously damage the catalyst in the catalytic converter.
Fuel 54 Fuel filling Unlock the fuel filler cap using the small metal key marked FUEL. WARNING To avoid any sudden discharge of fuel caused by excessive air pressure, the cap is designed to allow the fuel tank to vent during the first half turn. DO NOT fully remove the cap until pressure has been released. Unless absolutely necessary, the fuel filler cap should not be removed unless the vehicle is standing on level ground. DO NOT OVERFILL! Most filling station pumps are equipped with automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel spillage - only fill the tank until the filler nozzle automatically shuts off. DO NOT attempt to fill the tank beyond this point, or spillage could result due to expansion of the fuel. WARNING DO NOT fully fill the tank if the vehicle is to be parked on a slope, in direct sunlight or high ambient temperature - expansion of the fuel could cause spillage.Empty fuel tank DO NOT RUN THE FUEL TANK DRY! Running the fuel tank dry could create an engine misfire capable of damaging the catalytic converter. SAFETY ON THE FORECOURT Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and in confined spaces are also explosive. Always take sensible precautions when refuelling: ·Switch off the engine. ·DO NOT smoke or use a naked flame or light. ·Take care not to spill fuel. ·DO NOT overfill the tank.
Gearbox & transmission 55 Left hand steering illustrated AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The automatic transmission features a four speed main gearbox with a torque converter and a two speed transfer box. A centre differential in the transfer box distributes power to both front and rear axles, providing permanent four wheel drive. Using the main gearbox in conjunction with the transfer gearing, produces eight forward and two reverse speeds.Main selector lever A spring loaded catch, built into the handle of the gear selector lever, restricts movement of the lever, thereby preventing inadvertent gear selection. Press and hold the button (arrowed in illustration) to release the catch whilst moving the lever to the required position. NOTE:Gear selection between D and 3 may be made without holding in the button.
Gearbox & transmission 56 Automatic selector lever positions P (Park) In this position the transmission is locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling away. Select ONLY with the vehicle stationary and the handbrake on. R (Reverse) Select ONLY when the vehicle is stationary. N (Neutral) Use this position when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is to idle for a prolonged period (eg. at traffic lights). D (Drive) Select drive for all your normal driving on good road surfaces; fully automatic gear changing occurs on all forward gears according to vehicle speed and accelerator position. 3 (1st, 2nd and 3rd gears) Automatic gear changing is limited to first, second and third gears only. Use in congested traffic conditions and for town driving.2 (1st and 2nd gears) Automatic gear changing is limited to first and second ratios only. Use when driving up steep gradients and for negotiating very narrow twisting roads. This position also provides moderate engine braking for descending steep slopes. NOTE:If either 2 or 1 is selected from D or 3 when the vehicle is travelling at high speed, third gear will immediately engage. Progressive deceleration will then cause downshifts into second then first gear at the appropriate road speeds. 1 (1st gear only) Use on very severe gradients, particularly when towing, and when maximum engine braking is required. WARNING When parked, always leave the vehicle with the gear selector in P and the handbrake applied.
Gearbox & transmission 57 Starting and driving NOTE:The engine will not start unless P or N is selected in the main gearbox. Drivers unfamiliar with the performance characteristics of automatic transmission should thoroughly familiarise themselves with the following instructions before driving. ·Before starting the engine, ensure that both foot and handbrake are applied. ·After starting the engine, KEEP BOTH BRAKES APPLIED before and whilst moving the selector lever to the required drive position. ·Keep the brakes applied until you are ready to move - remember, once a drive gear is selected, an automatic will tend to creep forward (or backward). ·Never rev the engine while selecting a forward or reverse drive gear, or while the vehicle is stationary with a drive gear selected - remember, an automatic will move immediately when the accelerator pedal is pressed.Gear change speeds With D selected, the road speed at which gear changes take place will vary according to the position of the accelerator. Minimum acceleration will result in low road speed gear changes, while larger throttle openings will cause the main gearbox to delay gear changes until faster road speeds have been reached (thereby increasing acceleration). With practice, gear changes can be made to occur at a wide range of different road speeds, depending on accelerator pedal pressure. On long inclines, an automatic gearbox will sometimes change back and forth between gears. This occurs because the transmission does not include a ratio that is precisely right for the particular incline and vehicle loading circumstances. Excessive gear changing is wasteful of fuel and results in a loss of momentum. It can be prevented by selecting the 3 or 2 positions which limit the gearbox to lower ratios. Kick-down To provide rapid acceleration for overtaking, kick the accelerator pedal to the full extent of its travel in a single, quick movement (known as kick-down). Up to a certain speed, this will cause an immediate downshift into the lowest appropriate gear, followed by rapid acceleration. Once the pedal is relaxed, normal gear change speeds will resume (dependent on road speed and accelerator pedal position).