Get Introduction Guide for Land Rover Defender 90 SUV First Generation (1990-2016)

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

This handbook covers all current versions of

Land Rover Defender petrol and diesel models

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.

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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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.

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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 and recommended maximum vehicle

weights (dependent on market) 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.

A. Type approval

B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

C. Gross vehicle weight (where required)

D. Gross train weight (where required)

E. Maximum front axle load (where required)

F. Maximum 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’.

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.

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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.

Introduction for Your Land Rover Defender 90 SUV First Generation (1990-2016)

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