Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover

							Owner’s Handbook
Instruktieboekje
Manuel du Conducteur
Betriebsanleitung
Manuale di Istruzioni
Manual del Conductor
Manual do Propriet ário 
						

							CONTENTS
SECTION 1Introduction.......................................................... 1
SECTION 2Controls & instruments........................................ 7
SECTION 3Driving & operating............................................. 33
SECTION 4Owner maintenance............................................. 63
SECTION 5Workshop maintenance........................................ 99
SECTION 6General data......................................................... 117
SECTION 7Parts & accessories............................................... 127
SECTION 8Off-road driving.................................................... 131
Index..................................................................... 143
In-car entertainment
Forecourt data card
Printed in Australia on 100% Recycled Paper.
Ó1998 Rover Group LimitedPublication Part No. VDH100900
11.98 AUS Defender - 1st Edition 
						

							1 OWNERS HANDBOOK
This handbook covers all current versions of
Land Rover Defender and, together with the
Service Portfolio book, provides all the
information you need to derive maximum
pleasure from owning and driving 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
soon as you possibly can. Remember, the
more you understand before you drive, the
greater the satisfaction when you are seated
behind the steering wheel.
The specification of each vehicle will vary
according to territorial requirements and
also from model to model within the vehicle
range. Some of the information published in
this handbook, therefore, may not apply to
your particular vehicle.
SECTION 1
Introduction
Section Contents Page
Service Portfolio 3..........................................
Warning labels 3.............................................
Vehicle identification number 4.......................
Anti-theft precautions 4..................................
Breakdown safety code 5................................
Land Rover operates a policy of
constant product improvement and,
therefore, reserves the right to change
specifications without notice at any
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
publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system or transmitted, in
any form, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or other
means without prior written permission
from Rover Group Limited. 
						

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							Introduction
3 SERVICE PORTFOLIO
The Service Portfolio book included in your
literature pack contains important vehicle
identification information and details of your
entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover
warranty.
Most important of all, however, is the section
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing
requirements for your vehicle and also
includes the 1500 km (1,000 mile) Free
Service Voucher, as well as incorporating the
service record slips, which the dealer should
sign and stamp to certify that routine services
have been carried out at the recommended
intervals.
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 or serious damage to the
vehicle.WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
VEHICLE
Warning labels attached to your
vehicle bearing this symbol
mean: DO NOT touch or adjust
components until you have read the relevant
instructions in the handbook.
Warning labels showing this
symbol indicate that the ignition
system utilises very high
voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition
components while the starter switch is
turned on!
WARNING
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 on unstable surfaces. 
						

							Introduction
4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
If you need to communicate with a Land
Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The VIN is stamped on a plate riveted to the
top of the brake pedal box in the engine
compartment (this should also match the VIN
recorded in the Service Portfolio book). The
VIN is also stamped on the right-hand side of
the chassis, forward of the spring mounting
turret.
In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and to
assist the police, the VIN is also stamped on a
plate visible through the left side of the
windscreen.ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS
While it may be difficult to deter the
professional car thief, the majority of thefts
are carried out by unskilled opportunists.
Therefore, take vehicle security very seriously
and ALWAYS adopt this simple five point
drill whenever you leave your vehicle - even
for just a few minutes:
·Fully close all the windows (and the
sunroof).
·Remove your valuable belongings (or hide
them out of sight).
·Remove the starter key.
·Engage the steering lock (by slightly
turning the wheel until it locks).
·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 avoid
deserted or dimly lit side streets.
·At home, if you have a garage, use it - and
NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.
·Do not keep important vehicle documents
(or spare keys) in the vehicle - these are a
real bonus for the thief. 
						

							Introduction
5 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. 
						

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							7 In this section of the handbook you will find
descriptions of the controls and instruments
on your vehicle.
For your own safety, it is most important to
read this section fully and to gain a thorough
understanding of all the controls before
driving.
SECTION 2
Controls & instruments
Section Contents Page
Controls 9.......................................................
Door locks 10.................................................
Seats 12.........................................................
Seat belts 14...................................................
Instruments 18...............................................
Warning lights 19...........................................
Lights & indicators 22....................................
Wipers & washers 23.....................................
Switches 25....................................................
Windows 26...................................................
Sunroof 27.....................................................
Heating & ventilation 28.................................
Interior equipment 31.....................................