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Publi s hed: 11-May-2011
Jacking and Lifting - Vehicle Recovery
Des cript ion and Operat ion
Towing Points
CAUTION: The s ingle towi ng poi nts at t he front and rear of t he vehi cl e are des igned for vehicl e recovery purpos esonly and mus t NOT be used to t ow a trail er or caravan.
The front towi ng eye is acces s ibl e aft er releas ing t he 2 t oggle fast eners s ecuring the t owing eye acces s panel andremovi ng the panel.
CAUTION: Ens ure t hat during t owing, the towi ng att achment does not contact t he bumper.
The rear t owing eye i s acces si ble after rel eas i ng the 2 toggle fas teners securi ng the towing eye access panel and removingt he panel.
CAUTION: This t owing eye s hould onl y be us ed for t owing another vehi cl e or for recovery purpos es .
Towing the vehicle on four wheels
• W ARNINGS:
Ens ure t hat the remote cont rol remai ns docked whil s t the vehicle is being towed. Removi ng the remot e cont rol wi llengage t he s t eering l ock, which wi ll prevent the vehicle from s t eering correct ly.
If the engine cannot be run whi ls t t he vehi cl e i s bei ng t owed, t here wi ll be no power as si s tance for t he s teeri ng orbrakes. Thi s wil l res ult in greater effort bei ng required to st eer or sl ow t he vehi cl e, and greatl y increas ed s toppingdis t ances.
• CAUTIO NS:
The vehicle s hould onl y be t owed wit h four wheels on the ground. Towing wi th two wheel s on t he ground wi ll res ultin serious damage t o t he trans mi s si on.
The vehicle s hould onl y be t owed for a maxi mum of 80 km (50 mil es), at a maximum s peed of 80 km/h (50 mph).Towing for a great er di st ance, or at a higher s peed may res ult i n s eri ous damage t o t he t rans mis s ion.
• NOTE: The recommended recovery met hod is to rais e al l four wheel s.
Towing procedure
1. The vehi cl e s houl d be parked on firm level ground, wi th t he park brake on, and the gear s el ect or in P if an aut omati cgearbox is fit t ed.
2. Secure the towing at t achment from the recovery vehicle to the front t owing eye.
CAUTION: Leavi ng the ignit ion s wi tched on for extended peri ods wil l caus e the bat tery t o drai n.
3. Dock the remote cont rol, and s wi tch on t he igni ti on.
4. Appl y t he foot brake, and s el ect neutral.
5. W i th the foot brake s t ill appli ed, releas e the park brake.
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6. The vehi cl e can now be t owed a maxi mum of 80 km (50 mil es) at a maxi mum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
7. Upon arrival at t he des ti nat ion, ensure wherever pos s ibl e that t he vehi cl e i s par
ked on firm l evel ground.
8. Appl y t he park brake, and place t he s el ect or lever into the P pos i ti on.
9. Swit ch off t he ignit ion, and remove t he remote control. W ARNING: Use ext reme caut ion when det aching towing equi pment . Vehi cle movement is po
s s ible which can res ult i n
s erious i njuri es.
10. Remove the t owing at tachment from t he t owing eye.
Lashing Points
• W ARNINGS: Us e t he las hing poi nt s at t he front and rear of the vehicle, DO NOT s ecure las hing
hooks or res traint s to any other
part of t he vehi cl e. The front and rear l as hing poi nt s mus t only be used for s ecuri ng t he vehi cl e duri ng
trans port ati on.The grahics s how t he front and rear las hing point s .
Transporting by trailer CAUTION: Us e t he las hing point s at t he front and rear of the vehicle, DO NOT s ecure
las hing hooks or res traint s to
any other part of t he vehi cl e.
Posi ti on t he vehi cl e, apply the parki ng brake and s elect 'N' - Neutral. The recommen ded met hod for recovery/t rans portat ion
of the vehicle, i s on a t rans port er or t rai ler desi gned for t hat purpos e.
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Check condit ion of batt ery.Check/top up bat tery electrolyte level .
Front Seats
Front seat frame fixings - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Careful ly remove t he trim panel s covering t he s eat frame fi xi ng Torx s crews .Check t hat the front s eat frame fixing Torx s crews are secure and that the seat frames s how no s i gns of movement .Ins t all the trim panel s on completi on.
Rear Seats
Rear seat frame fixings - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
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Check t hat the seat frame fixi ngs are s ecure and t hat t he s eat frames s how no s igns of movement .
Safety Belts
Safety belts - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Front Seat Bel t Mount ings
Rear Seat Belt Mount ings
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Reel Mount ing - Center Rear Seat Bel t
Buckl e Mount ing - Cent er Rear s eat Belt
1. Ful ly ext end each s afet y belt and check that it returns unas s is ted; repeat for al l bel ts .
2. Check ent ire length of safet y belt webbing for s igns of frayi ng or damage: repeat for al l bel ts .
3. Connect each safet y belt t o t he correct buckl e, check s afety bel t buckle and tongue are s ecure; check t hat bucklerel eas es t ongue correct ly.
4. Check al l safet y belt and buckle mount ings and fi xings for s ecurit y.
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5. Check front s afet y belt height adjus ters for correct operat ion.
Lamps, Horns and Warning Indicators
Check s i de, head, fog, revers ing and tail l amps for correct operat ion.Check operat ion of headlamp aut omati c levelli ng s yst em - if ins t al led.Check t urn si gnal s and hazard warni ng lamps for correct operati on.Check brake (s t op) l amps for correct operat ion.Check al l ext eri or l amp l ens es for cl arit y and condi ti on; pay parti cular at tent ion to headl amp and fog lamp lens esfor s t one chi ps or damage.Check horn for l oud, clear s ound.Swit ch on headl amps and check t hat si de/headl amp reminder warning s ounds when door is opened.Check operat ion of i nteri or courtes y lamps .Check operat ion of al l i nst rument pack warni ng and indicator l amps.
Washers and Wipers
Check al l wiper blades for condi ti on and s igns of s pl it s or damage.Check s ecurit y of wi per arms .Operat e front and rear s creen washers, check that jet s are cl ear and correctl y aimed.Operat e front and rear wipers at all s peeds and check for s moot h, s mear free operation.
Pollen Filter
Replace pol len fil ter.For addit ional informat ion, refer t o: Pollen Fi lt er (412-01 Cl imat e Control, Removal and Ins tall ati on).
Corrosion/Cosmetic Inspection
Carry out the annual corros ion/cos meti c ins pect ion us ing t he Annual Corros ion Inspecti on Sheet .
Wheels and Tires
Check t hat ti res comply wit h manufacturer's specificati on.For addit ional informat ion, refer t o: Specificati ons (204-04 W heels and Tires , Specificati ons ).Check/adjust t ire pres s ures i ncl udi ng s pare.For addit ional informat ion, refer t o: Specificati ons (204-04 W heels and Tires , Specificati ons ).Vehicle fitted with Uni-directional tires: Mark t he wheel to st ud rel ati ons hip of each road wheel and note locat ion
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1. Check for free play i n all s uspens ion and body mounti ng rubbers .
2. Check condit ion of s uspens ion rubber boot s and gait ers .
Fuel System
Check fuel sys tem pipes , hos es and unions for chafi ng, l eaks and corros ion.
Electrical Harnesses
Check al l el ect ri cal harnes s es for chafing.
Oil/Fluid Leaks
Check for oil/fluid leaks .
Power Steering
Check power s teering rod bal l joi nt fixi ngs , gait ers and condi ti on of bal l joi nt s and dus t covers .Check power s teering pipes , hos es and unions for chafi ng, leaks and corros ion.
Exhaust System
Check exhaust s ys tem for l eaks , securi ty and damage.
Fault Lamp(s)
If fault l amp(s ) are ill uminat ed, t est the as s oci at ed s yst em us i ng T4 and report findings .
Road Test
Carry out road t est of vehicle.For addit ional informat ion, refer t o: Road/Roller Tes ti ng (100-00 General Informati on, Des cri pt ion and Operati on).
General
Endors e Service Record.Report any unus ual features of vehi cl e condi ti on and any addi ti onal work required.
Vehicles Operating Under Arduous Conditions
Service i ntervals for vehi cles operati ng under arduous condi ti ons are det ailed bel ow.
Braking system
CAUTION: When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service items must be carriedout every 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km).
Ins pect front brake pads for wear.Ins pect rear pads for wear.Check brake cal ipers for s igns of fl ui d l eaks .Check brake dis cs for condi ti on.Check al l brake boos t er and brake s ys t em pipes and hos es for condi ti on, chafi ng and leaks.Clean road wheel hub s pigot s and appl y greas e, Land Rover Part Number RY L 105020 t o t he wheel mat ing surfaceof each s pigot .
Brake Fluid Replacement
CAUTION: When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service item must be carried outevery 2 Years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Replace brake fluid.
Road Wheel Speed Sensors
CAUTION: When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service item must be carried outevery 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km).
Ins pect the road wheel s peed s ens or harness es for damage.
Engine Oil and Filter
CAUTION: When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service item must be carried outevery 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km).
Renew engi ne oil and fil ter.
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Check condit ion of batt ery.
Check/top up bat tery electrolyte level .
Front seats
Front seat frame fixings - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km) Careful ly remove t he trim panel s covering t he s eat frame fi xi ng Torx s crews .
Check t hat the front s eat frame fixing Torx s crews are secure and that the seat fram
es s how no s i gns of movement .Ins t all the trim panel s on completi on.
Rear Seats
Rear seat frame fixings - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)