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Vehicle battery

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CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

1. Disconnect the battery and remove it from 

the vehicle.

2. Connect the battery charger in accordance 

with the charger manufacturer's 
instructions.

3. Once the charge is complete switch off the 

power to the charger.

4. Disconnect the charger cables from the 

battery. 

5. Allow the battery to stand for an hour 

before connecting to the vehicle. This will 
allow any explosive gasses to dissipate, 
and reduce the risk of explosion.

CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

Disconnecting

1. Ensure that all electrical circuits are 

switched off, all windows are closed, and 
the alarm is disarmed.

2. Remove the remote control from the 

vehicle and wait two minutes to allow the 
systems to power down fully.

3. Undo the negative clamp, and lift the cable 

and clamp clear of the battery terminal.

4. Undo the positive clamp, and lift the cable 

and clamp clear of the battery terminal.

5. Undo the battery clamp and lift the battery 

clear of the vehicle.

WARNINGS

Ensure that the charger used is of the 
correct type and rating for the battery. 

Using an unsuitable charger may damage the 
battery, and could cause the battery to 
explode.

Always charge the battery in a well 
ventilated area away from any naked 

flames, sparks or other ignition sources. 
During charging the battery can produce a 
highly explosive and flammable gas.

CAUTIONS

The battery must be disconnected and 
removed from the vehicle before 

charging. Failure to do so could result in 
damage to the vehicle's electrical system.

Always follow the instructions supplied 
with the battery charger. Failure to do so 

may result in damage to the battery.

WARNINGS

Use caution when lifting the battery out 
of, or into, the vehicle. It is heavy, and 

may cause injury when lifting, or if dropped.

Do not tip the battery when lifting or 
moving as tilting the battery more than 

45 degrees may damage the battery, and may 
cause the electrolyte to leak out. Battery 
electrolyte is highly corrosive, and toxic.

CAUTIONS

Do not rest the battery on any part of the 
vehicle as it may cause damage due to 

it's weight.

Do not run the engine with the battery 
disconnected. Doing so may damage the 

charging system.

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Effects of disconnecting

Disconnecting the battery can affect a number 
of vehicle systems, especially if there is 
insufficient battery power prior to 
disconnection. For example, the alarm may 
trigger depending on it's state when the battery 
was disconnected. If the alarm does sound, 
use the remote control in the normal way to 
disarm the security system. The windows may 
need resetting to enable the one-shot feature to 
operate correctly.  See ELECTRIC WINDOWS 
(page 93).

Replacement batteries

Battery disposal

Note: Used batteries must be disposed of 
correctly as they contain a number of harmful 
substances. Seek advice on disposal from your 
Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer, and/or 
your local authority.

Refitting

A new battery should be supplied with plastic 
terminal covers. Leave the covers in place 
when fitting the battery, and remove them one 
at a time to fit the battery cable clamps.

Refitting is an exact reversal of the removal 
procedure. If you are in any doubt about fitting 
a battery seek qualified assistance before 
attempting to fit the battery.

WARNING

Only fit a battery of the correct type and 
rating. Fitting an incorrect battery may 

result in a fire, or damage to the electrical 
system. If you are in any doubt when fitting a 
battery seek qualified assistance.

WARNING

When refitting the battery ensure that 
no metal objects, or vehicle 

components, come into contact with the 
battery terminals. Metal objects can cause a 
spark or short circuit, both of which may result 
in an explosion.

CAUTIONS

Ensure that when fitting a battery to the 
vehicle, the terminals and battery clamps 

are clean, and lightly coated with petroleum 
jelly. This will ensure good electrical 
connections are made, and help to prevent 
corrosion.

Always follow the battery manufacturers 
instructions. Failure to do so may result 

in damage to the vehicle and/or the electrical 
system.

Wheels and tyres

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Wheels and tyres

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tyre markings

1. P indicates that the tyre is for passenger 

vehicle use.

2. The width of the tyre from sidewall edge to 

sidewall edge in millimetres.

3. The aspect ratio, also known as the profile, 

gives the sidewall height as a percentage 
of the tread width. So, if the tread width is 
205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the 
sidewall height will be 102 mm.

4. R indicates that the tyre is of Radial ply 

construction.

5. The diameter of the wheel rim given in 

inches.

6. The load index for the tyre. This index is 

not always shown.

7. The speed rating denotes the maximum 

speed at which the tyre should be used for 
extended periods. †

8. Tyre manufacturing standard information, 

which can be used for tyre recalls and 
other checking processes. Most of this 
information relates to the manufacturer, 
place of manufacture etc. The last four 
numbers are the date of manufacture. For 
example, if the number was 3106, the tyre 
was made in the 31st week of 2006.

9. M+S or M/S indicates that the tyre has 

been designed with some capability for 
mud and snow.

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10. The number of plies in both the tread area, 

and the sidewall area, indicates how many 
layers of rubber coated material make up 
the structure of the tyre. Information is 
also provided on the type of materials 
used.

11. Wear rate indicator. A tyre rated at 400 for 

example, will last twice as long as a tyre 
rated at 200.

12. The traction rating grades a tyres 

performance when stopping on a wet road 
surface. The higher the grade the better the 
braking performance. The grades from 
highest to lowest are, AA, A, B, and C.

13. The maximum load which can be carried 

by the tyre.

14. Heat resistance grading. The tyre's 

resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with 
A indicating the greatest resistance to heat. 
This grading is provided for a correctly 
inflated tyre, which is being used within its 
speed and loading limits.

15. The maximum inflation pressure for the 

tyre. This pressure should not be used for 
normal driving.  See TECHNICAL 
SPECIFICATIONS
 (page 194).

† Speed ratings

TYRE CARE

Note: Tyre condition should be checked after 
the vehicle has been used off-road. As soon as 
the vehicle returns to a normal, hard, road 
surface stop the vehicle and check for damage 
to the tyres.

Rating

Speed kmh (mph)

Q

160 (99)

R

170 (106)

S

180 (112)

T

190 (118)

U

200 (124)

H

210 (130)

V

240 (149)

W

270 (168)

Y

300 (186)

WARNINGS

Defective tyres are dangerous. Do not 
drive the vehicle if a tyre is damaged, 

excessively worn, or incorrectly inflated. 
Doing so may lead to premature tyre failure.

Avoid contaminating the tyres with 
vehicle fluids as they may cause 

damage to the tyre.

Avoid spinning the wheels. The forces 
released can damage the structure of 

the tyre, and cause it to fail. Doing so may lead 
to premature tyre failure.

If wheel spin is unavoidable due to a 
loss of traction (in deep snow for 

example) do not exceed the 50 km/h (30 mph) 
point on the speedometer. Doing so may lead 
to premature tyre failure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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