2006 LAND ROVER FRELANDER 2 maintenance

Precautions During Body Repairs and Handling
Take care when handl ing t he vehicle i n t he works hop. Underbody s ealers , s eam s ealers, underbody wax and body panelsmay be damaged i f the vehicle is carel es s ly lifted.
Proprietary Anti-corrosion Treatments
The appl icati on of propri etary ant i corros ion treat ments in addit ion t o t he fact ory-appli ed treatment could i nval idate thecorros ion warrant y and s houl d be dis couraged. This does not apply t o approved, compat ible, pres ervati ve waxes which maybe applied on top of exis t ing coati ngs .
Fitting Approved Accessories
W hen fit ti ng acces s ories ens ure t hat the vehicle corros ion protecti on is not affected, eit her by breaki ng the protecti vecoat ing or by i ntroducing a mois t ure t rap.
Do not s crew s elf-t apping s crews direct ly int o body panels . Fit s uit able pl as t ic i nserts to t he panel beforehand. Alwaysensure t hat t he edges of hol es dril led i nto panels , chas s is members and ot her body part s are prot ect ed wit h a sui tablezinc rich or aci d et ch primer, and fol low wit h a prot ect ive wax coat ing brus hed onto the s urroundi ng area.
Do not att ach painted metal s urfaces of any acces sory direct ly t o t he vehicle's bodywork unles s s uit ably prot ect ed. W heremet al s urfaces are bolt ed t oget her al ways interpos e a s ui table int erface mat eri al s uch as weldable zi nc ri ch pri mer,extruded s t ri p, or zi nc tape.
Steam Cleaning
Due t o t he high pres s ure/temperat ure generat ed by s team cl eani ng equi pment, t here i s a ris k t hat certain adhes ives andcorros ion prevent ion mat eri al may become softened or li qui fi ed.
Take care not to allow the st eam jet to dwel l on one area, and keep the nozzle at l eas t 300mm from t he panel s urface.
CAUTION: Do not remove wax or lacquer from underbody areas during repai rs .
Inspection During Maintenance Servicing
It is a requirement of t he corros ion warrant y t hat t he vehicle i s ins pect ed for corros ion by a Land Rover Aut hori sed Repairerduri ng a rout ine s ervi ce, t o ensure t hat t he fact ory-appli ed prot ect ion remains effecti ve.
Rect ify any bodywork damage or evi dence of corros i on found duri ng ins pect ion as s oon as i s practi cable, bot h to mini mis et he ext ent of t he damage and t o ensure t he long t erm effect iveness of t he fact ory-appli ed corros ion prevent ion t reat ment.
Underbody Protection Repairs
W henever body repairs have been carri ed out, ens ure t hat full s ealing and corros ion prot ecti on treat ment s are reins tat ed.This appli es bot h t o t he damaged areas and als o t o areas where prot ect ion has been indi rectl y impai red, as a resul t eit herof accident damage or repair operat ions.
Remove corros ion protecti on from the damaged areas before s traighteni ng or panel beat ing. This appli es in parti cul ar t opanel s coat ed wi th wax, PVC underbody s eal er, s ound deadening pads etc.
CAUTION: Do not us e oxy-acet ylene t o remove corros ion preventi on mat erial . Large volumes of fumes and gas es areli berated by thes e mat erial s when t hey burn.
The mos t common met hod of removal i s by means of a hot air bl ower wi th an int egral scraper. High t emperatures can begenerated wi th thi s equi pment which may cause fumes . Take care duri ng it s us e.

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Climate control
AIR VENTS ................................................... 101
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ...................... 102
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL ................. 103
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS ............ 104
AUXILIARY HEATER ..................................... 104
ELECTRIC SUNROOF .................................... 105
Convenience features
SUN VISORS ................................................ 107
CLOCK .......................................................... 107
CIGAR LIGHTER ........................................... 109
ASHTRAY ..................................................... 109
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKETS ..................... 110
CUP HOLDERS ............................................. 111
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS ........................ 112
Starting the engine
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 113
STARTING A PETROL ENGINE ..................... 114
STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE ....................... 115
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) ........... 116
Transmission
MANUAL TRANSMISSION ............................ 118
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ...................... 118
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 122
Brakes
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 123
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ABS .................... 123
PARKING BRAKE .......................................... 124
Parking aid
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 126
USING THE PARKING AID ............................ 127
Driving hints
GENERAL DRIVING POINTS ......................... 128
REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE ............. 128
RUNNING-IN ................................................ 128
ECONOMICAL DRIVING ................................ 129
Cruise control
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 130
USING CRUISE CONTROL ............................ 130
Terrain response
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 132
USING TERRAIN RESPONSE ........................ 132
Hill descent control (HDC)
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 136
USING HDC ................................................... 137
Traction control
USING TRACTION CONTROL ........................ 139
Stability control
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 140
USING STABILITY CONTROL ........................ 141
Fuel and refuelling
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................. 142
FUEL QUALITY .............................................. 142
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL................................ 144
FUEL CUT-OFF............................................... 144
FUEL FILLER FLAP ........................................ 144
REFUELLING ................................................. 145
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 146
Load carrying
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 147
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS ......................... 148
LUGGAGE COVERS ....................................... 149
Towing
TOWING A TRAILER...................................... 150
LEVELLING.................................................... 151
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS ...................... 151
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS ............ 152
TOW BAR ...................................................... 153
Vehicle care
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS................... 154
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR ............................ 154
CLEANING THE INTERIOR ............................ 155
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE ............ 156
Maintenance
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 157
OPENING AND CLOSING THE BONNET......... 160
ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW ........... 161
ENGINE OIL CHECK....................................... 162

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CHANGING A BULB
General information
Note: In certain territori es it is a legal
requirement to carry spare bulbs. A
replacement bulb kit is available as an
approved accessory from your Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs are used for main beam, dipped
beam, and front fog lamps. Take care not to
touch the glass part of the bulb with your
fingers; always use a cl oth to handle the bulb.
If necessary use methylated spirits to remove
finger prints. Xenon lamps
Seek advice a bout the correct
disposal of Bi-X enon lamp units
from a Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised Repairer, or your local
authority.
CAUTION
Alway replace bulbs with the correct
type and specification. If you are in any
doubt contact your Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised Repairer for advice.
WARNINGS
Replacement or maintenance of
Xenon lamps should only be carried
out by suitably qualified personnel.
High voltage is requi red to ignite the
gas and metal vapour which are used
to power Xenon lamps. Contact with
this voltage can cause serious injuries.
Bi-Xenon lamp units operate at a very
high temperature. Ensure that the
lamp units have cooled before
attempting to touch them.
Xenon lamp units contain Mercury
which is highly to xic, and can be
extremely harmful.

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ECONOMICAL DRIVING
There are two main factors which influence fuel
economy, the way the vehicle is driven, and
maintenance.
Driving tips for economy
• Avoid unnecessary jour neys, especially
short stop-start trips.
• Accelerate smoothly and gently from a
stand still.
• Use the gears to avoid labouring, or
over-revving the engine.
• Allow time to brake gently and smoothly.
• Be aware of traffic and road conditions
ahead, and take action in time to avoid
hard braking or acceleration.
• When stationary apply the park brake, and
select neutral.
• Turn off the air conditioning when not
needed.
Maintenance and fuel economy
Regular servicing by a Land Rover
Dealer/Approved repairer, along with regular
checks by the driver are essential for vehicle
longevity and fuel economy.
The condition of the engine (oils, filters, spark
plugs, settings etc) tyre pressures, and wheel
alignment, will all have a bearing on fuel
economy. For this reason it is essential that the
vehicle is checked regularly by the driver, and
serviced by an approved Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised Repairer at the correct
intervals.
Note: If you are in any doubt about the
maintenance requirement s, intervals, or
checks required, contact your Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised repairer for advice.

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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used on highways to
control snow and ice, as well as accumulations
from off-road driving or wading in salt water,
can collect on the vehi cle's underbody. If these
materials are not removed accelerated
corrosion can occur. Regularly flush the
underbody with plain wate r, and pay particular
attention to areas where mud and debris
collect.
If damage or corrosion are detected, have the
vehicle checked by a Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised Re pairer as soon as
possible.
Glass and mirrors
The rear screen, and mi rror glass' should only
be cleaned using soapy water and a soft cloth.
This will avoid damaging the reflective surface
of the mirror, and the heating elements and
antenna in the rear screen.
Never use abrasive cleaning products, or metal
ice scrapers on the mirrors or the front/rear
screens.
Cleaning after off-road driving
Ensure that the vehicle und erside is cleaned as
soon as possible after dr iving off-road. Further
information on cleaning af ter off-road use is
available in the off-road driving handbook. This
can be found on-line at
http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com .
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Plastic and cloth
Clean plastic or cloth faced surfaces with warm
water and non-detergent soap. Then wipe clean
with a soft cloth.
Leather
CAUTION
Ensure that the areas around air intakes
and the front grille ar e clean and clear of
debris. Pay particular attention to the
lower grille and radiator . Failure to do so may
cause the engine to overheat, leading to severe
engine damage.
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WARNING
Ensure that you read all of the
information and inst ructions for use
provided with cleaning products.
Some products contain substances that are
harmful and can cause he alth problems if used
incorrectly.
CAUTION
Some products, if us ed incorrectly can
cause damage to the in terior surfaces of
the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not polish the instrument panel.
Polished surfaces are reflective, and
may interfere with the drivers view.
CAUTIONS
Only use cleaning pr oducts specifically
designed for use on le ather. Do not use
chemical, alcohol, or abrasive materials,
as they will cause rapi d deterioration of the
leather. The use of products which are not
approved will invalidate your warranty.

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MaintenanceGENERAL INFORMATION
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to
ensuring the continued re liability and efficiency
of your vehicle.
Maintenance is the owne r's responsibility and
you must ensure that owner maintenance
operations, oil services, inspections and brake
fluid and coolant changes are carried out when
required and according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The routine maintenance requirements for your
vehicle are shown in the Service Portfolio book.
Most of this necessar y workshop maintenance
requires specialised knowledge and
equipment, and should preferably be entrusted
to a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Service intervals
On vehicles fitted with a message centre, an
upcoming service interval will be notified to the
driver in one of two ways. As a distance left to
travel, or a number of da ys remaining. Once the
distance or time are ex ceeded the display will
show a negative value (-) to indicate that a
service is overdue.
When the ignition is turned on the Odometer
display will show the service information for
five seconds. 1.
Distance to service.
2. Distance by which service is overdue.
1. Number of days to service.
2. Number of days by which service is
overdue.
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One or both types of serv ice interval (distance
and time) may be displayed. For example, if an
engine oil service is du e based on mileage, and
a brake fluid change is due based on time, both
distance and time c ountdowns will display.
Service Portfolio
The Service Portfolio book includes a Service
Record section, which enables a record to be
kept of all the servicing and inspections that are
carried out on the vehicle. This section of the
book also has an area for brake fluid changes
to be recorded.
Ensure your service provider signs and stamps
the book after each se rvice and inspection.
Owner Maintenance
In addition to the routine maintenance, a
number of simple checks must be carried out
more frequently. Advice is given on the pages
that follow.
Daily checks
• Operation of lamps, horn, direction
indicators, wipers, washers and warning
indicators.
• Operation of seat belts and brakes.
• Look for fluid deposits underneath the
vehicle that might indicate a leak.
Weekly checks
• Engine oil level. See ENGINE OIL CHECK
(page 162).
• Engine coolant check. See ENGINE
COOLANT CHECK (page 163).
• Brake/clutch fluid level. See BRAKE AND
CLUTCH FLUID CHECK (page 165). •
Power steering fluid level. See POWER
STEERING FLUID CHECK (page 166).
• Screen washer fluid level. See WASHER
FLUID CHECK (page 167).
• Tyre pressure s and condition.
• Operate air conditioning.
Note: The engine oil leve l should be checked
more frequently if the vehicle is driven for
prolonged periods at high speeds.
Driving in arduous conditions
When a vehicle is operated in extremely
arduous conditions, 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.
Arduous driving conditions include:
• Driving in dusty and/or sandy conditions.
• Driving on rough and/or muddy roads
and/or wading.
• Driving in extremely hot conditions.
• Towing a trailer or driving in mountainous
conditions.
Contact a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised
Repairer for advice.
Emission control
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of
emission and evaporative control equipment,
designed to meet sp ecific territorial
requirements. You should be aware that
unauthorised replacemen t, modification or
tampering with this equipment by an owner or
repair shop, may be unlawful and subject to
legal penalties.
CAUTION
Any significant or sudden drop in fluid
levels, or uneven tyre wear, should be
reported to a qualified technician without
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In addition, engine se ttings must not be
tampered with. These have been established to
ensure that your vehicle complies with
stringent exhaust em ission regulations.
Incorrect engine settings may adversely affect
exhaust emissions, engi ne performance and
fuel consumption. The y may also cause high
temperatures, which will result in damage to
the catalytic converter and the vehicle.
Road testing dynamometers (rolling
roads)
Because your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock
brakes and four wheel drive, it is essential that
any dynamometer testing is carried out only by
a qualified person, familiar with the
dynamometer testing an d safety procedures
practised by Land Rove r Dealers/Authorised
Repairers.
Safety in the garage
Fuel system
Poisonous fluids
Fluids used in motor vehicles are poisonous
and should not be consumed or brought into
contact with open wounds. These include;
battery acid, antifreeze, brake, clutch and
power steering fluid, petr ol, diesel, engine oil
and windscreen washer additives.
For your own safety, al ways read and obey all
instructions printed on labels and containers.
Used engine oil
Prolonged contact with engine oil may cause
serious skin disorders, including dermatitis
and cancer of the skin. Always wash
thoroughly after contact.
It is illegal to pollute drains, water
courses or soil. Use authorised
waste disposal sites to dispose of
used oil and toxic chemicals.
WARNINGS
If the vehicle has been driven recently,
do not touch exhaust and cooling
system components un til the engine has
cooled.
Never leave the engine running in an
unventilated area - exhaust gases are
poisonous and extremely dangerous.
Do not work beneath the vehicle with
the wheel changing jack as the only
means of support.
Keep your hands and clothing away
from drive belt s and pulleys.
Remove metal wr ist bands and
jewellery, before working in the engine
compartment.
Do not touch electrical leads or
components while the engine is
running, or with the starter switch turned on.
Do not allow tools or metal parts of the
vehicle to make contact with the battery
leads or terminals.
WARNINGS
Under no circumstances should any
part of the fuel system be dismantled or
replaced by anyone other than a suitably
qualified vehicle technician. Failure to comply
with this instruction, may result in fuel spillage
with a consequent serious risk of fire.
Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept
away from the engine compartment.
Wear protective cl othing, including,
where practicable, gloves made from
an impervious material.
WARNINGS