2006 LAND ROVER FRELANDER 2 oil level

21
Quick start
R
Warning indicators (attention)
If any of the following illuminates whilst driving
a fault has been detected. Refer to the
individual pages give n below for further
information.
Battery charge indicator. See
GENERAL DRIVING POINTS
(page 128).
Low oil pressure. See GENERAL
DRIVING POINTS (page 128).
Parking brake. See PARKING
BRAKE (page 124).
Brake systems. See PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION (page 123).
Anti-lock braking system. See
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ABS
(page 123).
Airbag system. See AIRBAG
WARNING LAMP (page 61).
Engine management system. See
REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE
(page 128).
Engine. See REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE (page 128).
Transmission. See MANUAL
TRANSMISSION (page 118).
Hill Descent Control (HDC). See
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
(page 136).
Low engine coolant level. See
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
(page 163).
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).
See PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
(page 140).
Adaptive front lighting system. See
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) (page 74).
Warning indicators (information)
The following will illuminate during normal
driving to indicate that a particular system or
feature is operating.
Seat belt reminder. See SEAT BELT
REMINDER (page 55).
Door open. See LOCKING AND
UNLOCKING (page 44).
Low screen washer level. See
WASHER FLUID CHECK (page 167).
Diesel glow plugs active. See
STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE
(page 115).
Hill Descent Control (HDC) active.
See PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
(page 136).
Cruise control active. See USING
CRUISE CONTROL (page 130).
Direction indicator. See DIRECTION
INDICATORS (page 75).
Trailer direction indicator. See
TOWING A TRAILER (page 150).
Side lamps on. See LIGHTING
CONTROL (page 72).
Headlamp high beam on. See
LIGHTING CONTROL (page 72).
Rear fog lamps on. See REAR FOG
LAMPS (page 73).
Front fog lamps on. See FRONT
FOG LAMPS (page 72).
Diesel particulate filter warnings
If either of the messages DPF FULL or DPF
FULL VISIT DEALER are displayed, you must
resolve the problem as soon as possible. See
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(page 116).

34
Filling station information
L
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure label
The correct tyre pressures are shown on a label
attached to the dr iver's door pillar.
Engine oil specification
LAND ROVER RECOMMENDS
Engine coolant specification
Top-up to the upper level indicator mark. Use
only a 50% mix of water and Texaco XLC
antifreeze. See ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
(page 163). Model Specification
Petrol engine Use only 0W-30 engine oil, meeting ACEA A5 or
B5 specification.
Diesel engine Use only 5W-30 oil meeting Ford 913-B
specification.
E83219

Seat belts
54
L
Seat beltsPRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Seat belts Seat belt safety
WARNINGS
Seat belts are designed to bear upon
the bony structure of the body, and
should be worn low across the front of
the pelvis, or the pelv is chest and shoulders,
as applicable; wearing the lap section of the
belt across the abdominal area must be
avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly
as possible, consistent with comfort,
to provide the protection for which
they have been design ed. A slack belt will
greatly reduce the protec tion afforded to the
wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the webbing with
polishes, oils and chemicals, and
particularly battery acid . Cleaning may safely
be carried out using mild soap and water.
The belt should be replaced if webbing
becomes frayed, contaminated or
damaged.
It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in a
severe impact even if damage to the
assembly is not obvious.
Belts should not be worn with the
straps twisted.
E82942
Do not carry hard, fragile, or sharp
items between your person and the
seat belt. In an impact the pressure
from the seat belt on such items can cause
them to break, which in turn may cause death
or serious injuries.
Each belt assembly must only be used
by one occupant; it is dangerous to put
a belt around a child being carried on
the occupant's lap.
The occupants of the front seats
should not travel with the seat back at
more than 30 degrees from upright.
Doing so will reduce the protection afforded by
the seat belt.
WARNINGS
Seat belts should be worn by all
vehicle occupants, for every journey
no matter how short. failure to do so
will greatly increase the risk of death or
serious injury in the event of an accident.
No modifications or additions should
be made which prevent the seat belt
mechanism from taking up slack, or
prevent the seat belt being adjusted to remove
slack. A slack seat belt offers a greatly reduced
level of occupant prot ection in an impact.
If any damage, wear, cuts, defects, or
impaired operation are noted with the
seat belts, the vehicle should be taken
to a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised repairer for
immediate attention. Do not use the vehicle if
the seat belts cannot be operated correctly.
When using seat belts to restrain items
other than occupants, take care to
ensure that the belts are not damaged,
or exposed to sharp edges.
WARNINGS

Driving hints
128
L
Driving hintsGENERAL DRIVING POINTS
Battery charging - red
Illuminates as a bulb check when
the ignition is turned on and
extinguishes once the engine is
running. If it remains on, or illuminates whilst
driving, a fault with the battery charging
system is indicated. Seek qualified assistance
urgently.
Low oil pressure - red
Illuminates as a bulb check when
the ignition is turned on and
extinguishes when the engine is
started. If the indicator remains on, flashes on
and off, or illuminates whilst driving, stop the
vehicle as soon as safety permits and switch
off the engine immediat ely. Seek qualified
assistance before driving. Always check the oil
level when this indicator illuminates.
REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Engine management syst em (EMS) fault
Illuminates amber in the
instrument pack when the engine
management system detects a
serious fault - reduce d performance may be
experienced. Avoid high speeds and consult
your Land Rover Dealer/A uthorised Repairer as
soon as possible.
Check engine - petrol models only
Illuminates amber in the
instrument pack as a bulb and
system check when the starter
switch is turned on and extinguishes as soon
as the engine is starte d. Illumination at any
other time indicates that the emission
performance of the engine management
system is impaired - seek qualified assistance.
If the indicator flashes while driving,
immediately reduce e ngine power to avoid
catalytic converter damage.
RUNNING-IN
The engine, gearbox, tyre s, and brakes need
time to bed-in. During the first 800 km (500
miles) it is essential th at the vehicle is driven
with consideration for the running-in process.
During the running in period the following
advice should be followed.
• Limit the engine speed to a maximum of
3000 rpm, and the road speed to a
maximum of 110 km/h (68 mph).
• Do not use full accelerator pedal travel, and
use the gears to avoid over-revving or
labouring the engine.
• Do not use sport mode during the running
in period.
• Avoid rapid accelerati on or heavy braking
wherever possible.
• Ensure that servicing is carried out on
time, and follow any advice regarding use
in arduous conditions.
Note: The advice given for running in will aid
fuel economy, and s hould be adopted as
general driving practice even after the running
in period.

Maintenance
158
L
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
delay.

Maintenance
162
L
ENGINE OIL CHECK
The oil consumption of an engine is influenced
by many factors. Under high loads an engine
will consume more oil than usual. Diesel
engines consume slightly more oil than petrol
engines.
Check the oil level weekly, when the engine is
cold and with the vehicle resting on level
ground.
Checking the oil level
Note: If it is necessary to check the oil level
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine
and let the vehicle stand for five minutes to
allow the oil to drain back into the sump. Do not
start the engine. 1.
Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade
clean with a lint free cloth.
2. Fully re-insert the dipstick and withdraw
again to check the oil level. Never allow the
oil level to fall belo w the lower mark or
notch on the dipstick.
As a general guide, if th e level on the dipstick:
• Is nearer to the upper mark or notch than
the lower, add no oil.
• Is nearer to the lower mark or notch than
the upper, add half a li tre (one pint) of oil.
• Is below the lower mark or notch, add one
litre (two pints) of oil and re-check the level
after a further five minutes.
WARNINGS
While working in the engine
compartment, always observe the
safety precautions liste d under Safety in the
garage. See GENERAL INFORMATION
(page 157).
Do not drive the vehicle if there is a
possibility that leaked fluid will come
into contact with a hot surface, such as the
exhaust. A resulting fi re may cause death or
serious injury.
MAX
MIN
E83615
MAX
MIN

163
Maintenance
R
Topping up the oil
1. Unscrew the oil filler cap.
2. Add oil to maintain the level between the
MIN and MAX marks or notches on the
dipstick. Clean up any oil spilled during
topping-up.
3. Check the oil level again after 5 minutes.
It is essential to use the correct specification
oil, and to ensure it is suitable for the climatic
conditions in which the vehicle is to be
operated.
Note: The approximate quantity of oil required
to raise the level from MIN to MAX on the
dipstick is 0.8 litres (1.4 pints) - petrol models
or 1.5 litres (2.6 pi nts) - diesel models.
Engine oil specification
Land Rover recommends Castrol oils.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
If the quantity of fluid in the coolant
reservoir drops below the
recommended level, an amber
warning indicator in the instrument pack will
illuminate. Stop the vehicle and check the
coolant level.
On vehicles with a message centre, the
message LOW COOLANT LEVEL or COOLING
SYSTEM FAULT MONITOR GAUGE will be
displayed in place of the warning indicator.
Checking the coolant level
The coolant level in the expansion tank should
be checked at least week ly (more frequently in
high mileage or arduous operating conditions).
Always check the level when the system is
cold.
Ensure the coolant level is maintained between
the level indicator marks located on the side of
the expansion tank.
CAUTIONS
Your vehicle warranty may be invalidated
if damage is caused by using oil that
does not meet the required specification.
Failure to use an oil that meets the
required specification could cause
excessive engine wear, a build up of sludge
and deposits, and increase pollution. It could
also lead to engine failure.
Overfilling with oil could result in severe
engine damage. Oil should be added in
small quantities and the level re-checked to
ensure that the engine is not overfilled.
Model Specification
Petrol engine Use only 0W-30 engine oil, meeting ACEA A5 or
B5 specification.
Diesel engine Use only 5W-30 oil meeting Ford 913-B
specification.
CAUTION
Running the engine without coolant will
cause serious engine damage.
E83616

Maintenance
170
L
Capacities
The quoted capacities are approximate and
provided as a guide only. All oil levels must be
checked using the dipsti ck or level plugs as
applicable. Item Variant Capacity
Fuel tank Diesel vehi cles 68 litres (15 gallons)
Petrol vehicles 70 litres (15.4 gallons)
Engine oil refill and filter change Di esel vehicles 5.86 litres (10.31 pints)
Petrol vehicles 7.7 litres (13.55 pints)
Engine oil MIN to MAX on
dipstick Diesel vehicles 1.5
litres (2.64 pints)
Petrol vehicles 0.8 litres (1.4 pints)
Manual gearbox All vehicles 2.0 litres (3.52 pints)
Automatic gearbox All vehicl es 7 litres (12.32 pints)
Power transfer unit All vehi cles 0.75 litres (1.32 pints)
Rear differential All vehi cles 0.7 litres (1.23 pints)
Rear differential coupling unit All vehicles 0.65 litres (1.14 pints)
Washer reservoir With headlamp wash 5.8 litres (10.2 pints)
Washer reservoir Without headla mp wash 3.1 litres (5.45 pints)
Cooling system (fill from dry) Al l vehicles 8.0 litres (14.07 pints)