Off-road driving
WADING
After wading
•
Drive the vehicle a short distance and
apply the footbrake to checkthat the
brakes are fully effective.
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is
0,5
metre (20 in.).
•
DONOTrelyon the handbrake to hold the
vehicle stationaryuntil the transmission
has thoroughly dried out; in the meantime,
leave the vehicle parked in gear.
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
•
•
•
Remove the timing cover drain plug
(where fitted) and also any covering
materialfrom the front of the radiator
grille.
If the water is likelyto exceed 0,5 metre (20
in.) while the vehicle is moving, the following
precautions MUSTbe observed:
If the water was particularlymuddy,
remove any blockages (mud and leaves)
from the radiator to reduce the riskof
overheating.
•
Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator
grille to prevent water from soaking the
engine and mud from blocking the
radiator.
If deep water is regularlynegotiated, check
transmission oils for signs of water
•
•
Fit a drain plug to the flywheelhousing
and dieselengine timing cover - Tdi
engines only (see ’Owner maintenance’).
contamination - contaminated oil can be
identified through its ’milky’appearance.
In addition, checkthe air filter element for
water ingress, and replace if wet.
Ensure that the silt bed beneath the water
is firm enough to support the vehicle’s
weight and provide sufficient traction.
•
•
Vehicles required to undergo frequent or
deep wading conditions will require more
frequent servicing. See ’Owner
maintenance’and contact a Land Rover
dealer for advice.
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Ensure that the engine air intake is clear of
the water.
To prevent saturation of the electrical
system and air intake, avoid excessive
engine speed.
If salt water is frequentlynegotiated,
thoroughly wash the underbody
components and exposed body panels,
with fresh water.
•
•
With the DIFFLOCKengaged, select a low
gear and maintain sufficient throttle to
prevent the engine from stalling. This is
particularlyimportant if the exhaust pipe is
under water.
Drive slowlyinto the water and accelerate
to a speed which causes a bow wave to
form; then maintain that speed.
At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender 110, Land Rover Defender 130, Land Rover Defender 90 |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1997 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 90, 110, 130 |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
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