Land Rover Defender: Topping up the brake fluid

Always use brake fluid which has the correct specification.

Brake fluid damages painted surfaces.

Soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately. Wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water.

Only use new fluid from an airtight container. Fluid from open containers, or fluid previously bled from the system, will have absorbed moisture. Contaminated fluid will adversely affect performance, and must not be used.

Do not top up the brake fluid to the maximum mark unless the brake pads have been replaced. If unsure, seek qualified assistance.

To top up the brake fluid:

1. Clean the brake fluid reservoir and the filler cap before removing, to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir.

2. Rotate the reservoir filler cap counter-clockwise and remove.

3. Top up the reservoir to at least the minimum mark.

4. To refit the reservoir filler cap, rotate the cap clockwise.

5. Refit the under-hood cover.

CHECKING THE WASHER FLUID LEVEL

Some windshield washer products are flammable, particularly if high or undiluted concentrations are exposed to sparking. Do not allow windshield washer fluid to come into contact with exposed flames or sources of ignition, as this can cause a fire or explosion.

If the vehicle is operated in temperatures below 40ºF (4ºC), use a windshield washer fluid with frost protection. In cold weather, failure to use a windshield washer fluid with frost protection could result in impaired vision and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Do not use an antifreeze or a vinegar and water solution in the washer reservoir.

Antifreeze damages painted surfaces, while vinegar can damage the windshield washer pump.

Body panels may suffer discoloration as a result of windshield washer fluid spillage.

Take care to avoid spillage, particularly if an undiluted or high concentration is being used. If spillage occurs, wash the affected area immediately with water.

Only use approved windshield washer fluid.

The washer fluid reservoir supplies the windshield, rear window and headlight washer jets.

Check and top up the reservoir level at least every week. Always top up with windshield washer fluid to prevent freezing.

Operate the washer controls periodically to check that the nozzles are clear and properly directed.

TOPPING UP THE WASHER FLUID

Note: National or local regulations may restrict the use of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which are commonly used as antifreeze agents in windshield washer fluid. A windshield washer fluid with limited VOC content should be used only if it provides adequate freeze resistance for all climates in which the vehicle is operated.

The washer reservoir supplies the windshield, rear window and headlight washer jets.

Check and top up the reservoir level at least every week. Always top up with windshield washer fluid to prevent freezing.

Operate the washer controls periodically, to check that the nozzles are clear and properly directed.

Top up the windshield washer fluid as follows:

1. Clean the washer fluid reservoir filler cap before removing, to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir.

2. Remove the filler cap.

3. Top up the reservoir until the fluid is visible in the filler neck.

4. Replace the filler cap.

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