Starting & driving
Cold climates
WARNING
In verycold climates, the batterycharging and
oil pressure warning lights may take several
seconds to extinguish. Similarly, engine
cranking times will also increase; at -30° Cthe
starter motor may need to be operated
continuouslyfor as long as 30 seconds before
the engine will start. For this reason, ensure
that all non-essential electricalequipment is
switched off.
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous
substances which can cause
unconsciousness and may even be fatal.
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DONOTinhale exhaust gases.
DONOTstart or leave the engine running
in an enclosed unventilated area, or
drive with the rear door open.
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DONOTmodify the exhaust system from
the original design.
Warming up
In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable
to start driving straight away, remembering
that harsh acceleration or labouring the engine
before the normal operating temperature has
been reached can damage the engine.
DOrepair exhaust system or body leaks
immediately.
If you think exhaust fumes are entering
the vehicle have the cause determined
and corrected immediately.
WARNING
The engine must not be run above fast idle
speed until the oil pressure warning light
extinguishes to ensure that the engine and
turbo-charger bearings are properly
Switching off
To avoid the possibilityof damaging the
turbo-charger bearings through inadequate
lubrication, ALWAYS allow the engine to idle
for 10 seconds before switching off. Turn the
engine off by returning the starter switch to
position ’I’and then position ’0’to remove
key.
lubricated before being run at speed.
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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 |
| Applicable to Country | Australia |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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