Land Rover Defender: Fluid filler locations

Do not start the engine, or drive the
vehicle, if leaked fluid could possibly
make contact with a hot surface. Any
leaked fluid coming into contact with a
hot surface, such as the exhaust, could
result in combustion. Seek qualified
assistance immediately.
Always observe and follow the safety
precautions when working in the engine
compartment. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death.
Note: Further information on safety
precautions can be found in the relevant
section of the Owner's Handbook.
A number of simple checks and routine
maintenance must be carried out at
regular intervals.
2.0L gasoline engine

- Brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Engine oil filler cap.
- Engine oil level dipstick.
- Engine coolant reservoir filler cap.
- Washer fluid reservoir filler cap.
3.0L in-line 6 cylinder gasoline engine

- Brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Engine oil filler cap.
- Engine oil level dipstick.
- Engine coolant reservoir filler cap.
- Washer fluid reservoir filler cap.
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Check the engine oil frequently. If any
significant or sudden drop in the oil level
is noted, seek qualified assistance.
Never allow the engine oil level to fall
below the lower mark on the dipstick
The vehicle's warranty may be invalidated
if damage is caused by using oil that does
not meet the required specification.
Before driving off-road, top up the engine
oil level to the maximum mark on t
Never remove the coolant reservoir filler
cap when the engine is hot. Escaping
steam or scalding water could cause
serious personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing
the pressure to es
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
MATERIALS
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Brake discs must be renewed in axle sets.
NOTE:
The brake pad wear warning indicator sensor must be replaced each
time the brake pads are serviced.
This procedure contains some variation in the illustration dependi
LF ANTENNAS
NOTES:
RHD vehicle is shown, LHD vehicle is similar.
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, Vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
LF - Front passenger compartment
LF - Right passenger compartment
LF - Left luggage compartment
LF - Rear passenger compartment - Only for passive start system
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