Land Rover Defender: Owner maintenance

Any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels, or uneven tire wear, should be reported to a qualified technician without delay. Ignoring low fluid levels or uneven tire wear may cause damage to the vehicle.

In addition to the routine maintenance, a number of simple checks must be carried out more frequently.

DAILY CHECKS

• Operation of the lights, horn, turn signals, wipers, washers, and warning lamps.
• Operation of the seat belts and brakes.
• Look for fluid deposits underneath the vehicle that might indicate a leak.

  Condensation drips from the Air Conditioning (A/C) system are normal.

WEEKLY CHECKS

• Engine oil level.
• Engine coolant level.
• Brake fluid level.
• Dynamic response fluid level.
• Windshield washer fluid level.
• Tire pressures and condition.
• Operate the Air Conditioning (A/C) system.

Note: The engine oil level should be checked more frequently if the vehicle is driven for prolonged periods at high speeds.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Next service information can be viewed via the touchscreen. To view service information:

1. Select My Vehicle.

2. Select Service.

Note: Dependent on the vehicle's specification, different service information and messages are available as part of the flexible servicing strategy.

The service interval displays as a distance left until the next service is due. If the service is overdue, the distance shows as a negative (-) value.

For more information, contact a retailer/ authorized repairer.

ARDUOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS

When a vehicle is operated in extremely arduous conditions, more frequent attention must be paid to servicing requirements.

Arduous driving conditions include:

• Driving in dusty and/or sandy conditions.
• Driving on rough and/or muddy roads.
• Frequent wading.
• Frequent driving at high speeds in high ambient temperatures above 122ºF (50ºC).
• Frequent driving in severe cold weather down to -40ºF (-40ºC).
• Frequent driving in mountainous conditions.
• Frequent trailer towing.
• Driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials on the driving surface.

Contact a retailer/authorised repairer for advice.

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

No modifications or additions should be made to the anti-theft system. Such changes could cause the system to malfunction, which increases the risk of theft.

AIR BAG SYSTEM

The components that make up the air bag system are sensitive to electrical or physical interference. Electrical and/or physical interference could easily damage the system and cause inadvertent operation or a malfunction of the air bag module. Air bags should only be repaired by an authorized repairer. If the air bags are not repaired correctly, they may not operate correctly during a collision, which may lead to serious injury or death.

To prevent malfunction of the air bag system, always consult a retailer/ authorized repairer before fitting any of the following:

• Electronic equipment such as a mobile phone, two-way radio, or in-vehicle entertainment system.
• Accessories attached to the front of the vehicle.
• Any modification to the front of the vehicle.
• Any modification involving the removal or repair of any wiring or component in the vicinity of any of the air bag system components. The components include the steering wheel, steering column, and instrument and dashboard panels.
• Any modification to the dashboard panels or steering wheel.

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