warning LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Owner's Manual

LIFTING AND TOWING
08-3
If the front of the vehicle is to be trailed, turn ignition
key to position 'I' to release steering lock.
WARNING: Do not turn the starter switch to
position '0' or remove the ignition key while the
vehicle is being towed.
CAUTION: If it is considered unsafe to turn the
starter switch to position '1' due to accident
damage or an electrical fault; disconnect the
battery before turning the ignition switch.
CAUTION: The steering wheel and/or linkage
must be secured in a straight ahead position. DO
NOT use the steering lock mechanism for this
purpose.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the
vehicle be towed or recovered by means of
lashing to the rear subframe. Serious damage to
the subframe and body could result.
CAUTION: Only use the rear towing eye for
towing another vehicle.
Towing eyes
The towing eyes at the front and rear of the vehicle
are designed for vehicle recovery purposes only and
must not be used to tow a trailer or caravan.
Front and rear towing eyes
A single towing eye is provided in the front spoiler.
Only use when the vehicle is to be towed with all four
wheels on the ground.
A single towing eye is provided in the rear RH spoiler.
Only use when towing another vehicle.Transporting the vehicle by trailer
Lashing rings are provided at the front and rear of the
body to facilitate the securing of the vehicle to a
trailer or other means of transportation.
CAUTION: Underbody components must not be
used as lashing points. The lashing rings must
not be used for towing.
Install the vehicle on trailer and apply the parking
brake. Select neutral.
Lashing eyes
Lashing rings are provided at the front and rear of the
vehicle for use when transporting by trailer. DO NOT
use lashing eyes for towing purposes.
Front lashing eye
Rear lashing eyes

LIFTING AND TOWING
08-4
Emergency starting
WARNING: Battery fluid (electrolyte) contains
sulphuric acid. It may cause severe burns if it
gets on your skin or in your eyes. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If electrolyte gets on your skin or clothes,
immediately rinse it off with water.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, immediately flush
eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical help.
To Jump Start - Negative Ground Battery
Position vehicles so that jump leads will reach,
ensuring that vehicles DO NOT TOUCH,
alternatively a fully charged slave battery may be
positioned on the floor adjacent to the vehicle.
Ensure that:
lthe ignition and all electrical accessories are
switched off
lthe parking brake is applied and neutral is
selected on gearbox
Connect the jump leads as follows:
WARNING: Making final cable connection could
cause an electrical arc, which if made near
battery could cause an explosion.
aConnect one end of first jumper cable to
positive (+) terminal of booster battery.
bConnect other end of first jumper cable to
positive (+) terminal of discharged battery.
cConnect one end of second jumper cable to
negative terminal of booster battery.
dConnect other end of second jumper cable to a
good earth point on the engine, NOT TO
NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF DISCHARGED
BATTERY.
CAUTION: Keep jumper leads away from moving
parts, pulleys, drive belts and fan blade
assembly.If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle,
start engine and allow to idle.
Start engine of vehicle with discharged battery,
following starting procedure in Owners' Handbook.
CAUTION: If vehicle fails to start within a
maximum time of 12 seconds, switch ignition off
and investigate cause. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in irreparable damage to
catalyst.
To disconnect:
l Remove negative (-) jumper cable from the
engine and then terminal of booster battery.
lRemove positive (+) jumper cable from positive
terminals of booster battery and discharged
battery.

CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS
09-2
Fluids
Fuel
Always use the following recommended fuels:
Petrol engines
Use unleaded petrol with a minimum octane rating of
95 RON to ENN 228 specification.
In an emergency (and only if the correct fuel is
unavailable), lower octane rated fuel can be used for
very limited periods of moderate, low speed
motoring, provided engine 'knocking' does not occur.
Fuels of 90 RON is used in certain markets; 90 RON
fuel can be used regularly ONLY if the engine has
been tuned specifically to suit low octane fuel.
Certain markets use fuel containing a 23% Ethanol
additive.
K1.8 and KV6 engines are also available for use with
a low octane leaded fuel specification in some
markets.
Diesel engines
Use a good quality diesel fuel or automotive gas oil
(AGO) conforming to EN 590 specification.
It is important that the sulphur content of diesel fuel
does not exceed 0.3%.
Ensure the fuel filter element is changed at the
recommended intervals.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE, Fuel
Filter - Diesel.
Brake Fluid
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid. DO NOT use brake fluid
of a different specification.
PAS fluid
Use Texaco 9226 fluid.Anti-freeze solutions
The overall anti-freeze concentration should not fall,
by volume, below 50% to ensure that the anti-
corrosion properties of the coolant are maintained.
Anti-freeze concentrations greater than 60% are not
recommended as cooling efficiency will be impaired.
Use Havoline Extended Life Coolant (XLC), or any
ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no
methanol) with only Organic Acid Technology (OAT)
corrosion inhibitors, to protect the cooling system.
CAUTION: No other anti-freeze should be used
with Havoline Extended Life Coolant.
The cooling system should be drained, flushed and
refilled with the correct amount of anti-freeze
solution at the intervals given on the Service
Maintenance Check Sheet.
After filling with anti-freeze solution, attach a warning
label to a prominent position on the vehicle stating
the type of anti-freeze contained in the cooling
system to ensure that the correct type is used for
topping-up.
The following recommended quantities of anti-freeze
will provide frost protection to -36 °C (-33 °F):
Engine – Td4
Engine – K1.8
Engine – KV6
Concentration 50%
Amount of anti-freeze 3.75 litres
(6.625 imp. pts)
Concentration 50%
Amount of anti-freeze 2.9 litres
(5.125 imp. pts)
Concentration 50%
Amount of anti-freeze 3.9 litres
(6.875 imp. pts, )

MAINTENANCE
10-4 MAINTENANCE
Seats and Seat Belts
Check
1.Check seat frames are secured to floor and
show no signs of movement.
2.Check operation of seat slide and tilt
mechanisms, ensuring there is no excessive
play between seat cushion and seat back.
3.Check tightness of accessible seat fixings.
4.Fully extract seat belt and allow it to return
under its own recoil mechanism.
5.Check entire length of seat belt webbing for
signs of fraying or damage. Repeat for all belts.
6.Check security of seat belt upper mountings.
7.Check for correct operation of seat belt height
adjusters.
8.Check security of seat belt buckle mountings.
9.Connect each belt to the correct buckle, check
seat belt buckle and tongue are secure.
Release seat belt buckle and check for correct
operation.
10.Check tightness of accessible seat belt
mountings.
Lamps, Horns and Warning Indicators
Check
1.Switch on side, head and tail lights and check
operation.
2.Check headlamp dim/dip operation.
3.Check headlamp levelling operation.
4.Check turn signals and hazard warning lights
operation.
5.Press brake pedal and check operation of
brake lights.
6.Check all exterior lamp lenses for clarity and
condition. Pay particular attention to head lamp
lenses for signs of stone chips or damage.
7.Check horn for loud clear sound.
8.Check operation of all instrument pack warning
and indicator lights.
9.Check for correct operation of interior courtesy
lights.
10.Switch on headlamps (with ignition switch at 'O'
position) and check light reminder warning
operates when door is opened.

MAINTENANCE
10-10 MAINTENANCE
Fuel Filter - Petrol
Replace
1.Renew fuel filter.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM -
PETROL, REPAIRS, Filter - main.
Fuel Filter - Diesel
Replace
1.Replace fuel filter element.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Filter - main - up to 03MY.
Fuel Pump and Filter assembly - Diesel -
03 Model Year onwards
Remove
1.Remove fuel pump and filter assembly.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Pump and filter assembly - from
03MY.
2.Remove all traces of dirt from fuel pump and
filter assembly.
WARNING: Suitable eye protection must be
worn.
Refit
1.Fit fuel pump and filter assembly.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Pump and filter assembly - from
03MY.
Fuel Sedimenter - Diesel - 03 Model Year
onwards
Drain
1.Position suitable container beneath
sedimenter.
2.Loosen but do not remove sedimenter drain
plug.
WARNING: Suitable hand protection must
be worn.
3.Allow sedimenter to drain until fuel, free from
water, flows from drain hole.
4.Tighten sedimenter drain plug.

MAINTENANCE
10-18 MAINTENANCE
Intermediate Reduction Drive - NAS
models
Check and Top-up Fluid
1.With vehicle on a ramp at a convenient working
height, using LRT-41-021, carefully remove
IRD level plug and collect sealing washer.
2.Top-up, if required, until fluid just runs from
hole. Allow sufficient time for oil to flow until it
reaches a common level in unit.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
3.Refit level plug to IRD unit using a new sealing
washer.
Manual Gearbox – PG1
Check and Top-up Fluid
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the
natural fats from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
1.With vehicle on a ramp at a convenient working
height, carefully remove gearbox level plug and
collect sealing washer.
2.Check oil level. Before topping up oil level,
check for visible signs of leakage. Pay
particular attention to drive shaft oil seal.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
3.Refit level plug to gearbox using a new sealing
washer.
M417853
LRT-41-021

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-19
Manual Gearbox – GETRAG
Replace Fluid
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the
natural fats from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
1.Replace gearbox fluid.

+ MANUAL GEARBOX - GETRAG,
ADJUSTMENTS, Gearbox oil - drain and
refill.
Automatic Gearbox – JATCO
Check and top-up fluid
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the
natural fats from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
1.Position vehicle on ramp.
2.Apply handbrake and position chocks under
front and rear wheels.
3.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
4.Connect TestBook/T4 to monitor gearbox fluid
temperature.
CAUTION: The gearbox fluid level must only
be checked when the temperature of the
fluid is between 35° and 45°. The reading
obtained will be incorrect if the fluid is
outside this temperature range.
5.Start engine, move selector lever from 'P'
through all gear positions, pausing in each gear
position for 2-3 seconds and return to 'P'
position.
6.Clean area around level plug.
7.With the engine still running, remove level plug
using a 5 mm Allen socket and allow any
excess fluid to drain off.
CAUTION: There are a number of similar
fixings/plugs on the underside of the
gearbox. It is imperative that the correct
plug is removed prior to checking the level.
Removing the wrong fixing/plug could
result in internal damage to the gearbox.
8.If no fluid loss is apparent when level plug is
removed:

MAINTENANCE
10-22 MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil and Filter – Td4
Drain
1.Raise vehicle on ramp.
2.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
3.Place a suitable container under engine sump
drain plug, remove drain plug and discard
sealing washer. Allow oil to drain.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
engine oil as the oil can be very hot.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other
serious skin disorders.
4.Lower vehicle
5.Remove oil filter cap and discard 3 seals.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to ensure
that oil or fluid does not enter or
contaminate the alternator.Refill
1.Replace engine oil filter.

+ ENGINE - Td4, REPAIRS, Filter -
engine oil.
2.Fit new seals and lubricate with clean engine
oil.
3.Fit oil filter cap and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
4.Raise vehicle.
5.Clean sump drain plug, fit new sealing washer
and tighten sump drain plug to 28 Nm (21 lbf.ft).
6.Fit oil filler cap.
7.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
8.Lower vehicle.
9.Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine with
oil to correct level.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
10.Start engine. Run at idle until oil pressure
warning light extinguishes.
11.Stop engine. Recheck engine oil level.
12.Check for signs of leakage.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-23
Engine Oil and Filter – K1.8
Drain
1.Raise vehicle on ramp.
2.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
3.Place a suitable container under engine sump
drain plug, remove plug and discard sealing
washer. Allow oil to drain.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
engine oil as the oil can be very hot.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other
serious skin disorders.
4.Remove and discard engine oil filter.Refill
1.Lubricate sealing ring of new filter with clean
engine oil.
2.Fit new filter and tighten by hand until it seats,
then tighten a further half a turn.
3.Clean sump drain plug and fit new sealing
washer.
4.Fit sump drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
5.Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine with
oil to correct level.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
6.Fit oil filler cap.
7.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
8.Lower vehicle.
9.Start engine. Run at idle until oil pressure
warning light extinguishes.
10.Stop engine. Recheck engine oil level.
11.Check for signs of leakage.

MAINTENANCE
10-24 MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6
Drain
1.Raise vehicle on ramp.
2.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
3.Place a suitable container under engine sump
drain plug, remove plug and discard sealing
washer. Allow oil to drain.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
engine oil as the oil can be very hot.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other
serious skin disorders.
4.Remove and discard engine oil filter.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Filter - engine oil.Refill
1.Fill canister of replacement oil filter with clean
engine oil.
2.Lubricate sealing ring of new filter with clean
engine oil.
3.Fit new filter and tighten by hand until it seats,
then tighten a further half turn.
4.Clean sump drain plug and fit new sealing
washer.
5.Fit sump drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
6.Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine with
oil to correct level.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
7.Fit oil filler cap.
8.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
9.Lower vehicle.
10.Start engine. Run at 2500 rev/min until oil
pressure warning light extinguishes.
11.Stop engine. Recheck engine oil level.
12.Check for signs of leakage.