Land Rover Defender: Tow hitch receiver
Make sure the relevant safety warnings and cautions have been read and understood before towing a trailer.
The fitting of a tow hitch is required before towing
Note: Make sure that safety chains are used and connected as shown.
Do not loop a safety chain over the tow ball. The safety chain may slide off, preventing correct operation in the event that the trailer becomes disconnected. Failure to correctly secure a safety chain could result in serious injury or death.
TOW HITCH
Make sure the relevant safety warnings and cautions have been read and understood before towing a trailer.
The fitting of a tow hitch is required for towing with the tow hitch receiver.
The following tow hitch dimensions must be adhered to:
- The maximum recommended length is 6.9 in (175 mm).
- The maximum recommended ball
height is:
- Coil suspension: -0.6 in (-15 mm).
- Air suspension: 1.3 in (35 mm).
Never leave the tow hitch loose in the vehicle. In the event of an accident, or during heavy braking, the tow hitch can become a projectile potentially causing serious injury or death.
If in any doubt about the fitment of a tow hitch, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
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understood before towing a trailer.
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the vehicle and the trailer are being used
in accord
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Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before towing a trailer.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) automatically
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Advanced tow assist
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before towing a trailer.
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if the connected trailer has had a profile
created,
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Differential Draining and Filling
GENERAL PROCEDURES
PART(S)
DRAINING
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
