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OWNER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine services, which
should be carried out by your Land Rover
dealer at the intervals shown in the Service
Portfolio book, a number of simple checks
(listed below) must be carried out by the
owner or driver on a regular basis.
These are fully described on the pages that
follow.
Daily checks
• Operation of lights, horn, direction
indicators, wipers, washers and warning
lights.
• Operation of seat belts and brakes.
• Look for deposits on the garage floor
which may indicate a fluid leak.
Weekly checks
These should be carried out at least every 250
miles or 400 km.
• Engine oil level.
• Cooling system level.
• Screen washer reservoir level.
• Condition and pressure of tyres.
• Clutch fluid level
• Brake fluid level.
• Power steering fluid level.
NOTE: Any significant or sudden drop in fluid
levels, or uneven tyre wear should be reported
to a Land Rover dealer without delay.
The gearbox fluid level should only be
checked by a Land Rover dealer at the time of
a routine service.
All fluid specifications and capacities are
shown in ’General data’.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special operating conditions
When a vehicle is operated in extremely
arduous conditions or on dusty, wet or
muddy terrain, more frequent attention
must be paid to servicing requirements.
For example; if your vehicle experiences
deep wading conditions, even DAILY
servicing could be necessary to ensure
the continued safe and reliable operation
of the vehicle.
Contact a Land Rover dealer for advice.
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Planned maintenance
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to
ensuring the continued reliability and
efficiency of your vehicle.
The routine maintenance requirements for
your vehicle are shown in the Service Portfolio
book. Most of this necessary workshop
maintenance requires specialised knowledge
and equipment, and should preferably be
entrusted to your Land Rover dealer.
Emission control
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of
emission and evaporative control equipment
designed to meet specific territorial
requirements.
You should be aware that unauthorised
replacement, modification or tampering with
this equipment by an owner or repair shop,
may be unlawful and subject to legal penalties.
In addition, engine settings must not be
tampered with. These have been established
to ensure that your vehicle complies with
stringent exhaust emission regulations.
Incorrect engine settings may adversely affect
exhaust emissions, engine performance and
fuel consumption, as well as causing high
temperatures, which will result in damage to
the vehicle.
Road testing on dynamometers
(’rolling roads’)
WARNING
Because your vehicle is equipped with
permanent four-wheel drive, it is essential
that any dynamometer testing is carried out
ONLY by a qualified person familiar with the
dynamometer testing and safety procedures
practised by Land Rover dealers. Contact
your Land Rover dealer for further
information.

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