Starting & driving
IMPORTANTDRIVINGINFORMATION
Instruments &warning lights
Power assisted steering
Power assistance is progressivelyapplied the
more the steering wheel is turned. For
example; where manual steering effort would
normallybe greatest (at slow speeds on
maximum lock), power assistance is greatest.
Similarly, where only minimalsteering effort
would normallybe required (at high speed
with the wheels straight ahead), then power
assistance is also minimal, thus enabling the
driver to benefit from apparentlyconsistent
steering effort at all times.
Before driving, it is important to fully
understand the function of the instruments
and warning lights described in section 2.
NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular
importance, illumination indicates that a fault
exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop
the vehicle and seek qualified assistance
before continuing.
Vehicle stability
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and, therefore, a higher centre of gravitythan
ordinarypassenger cars. This will result in
different handling characteristics.
Inexperienced drivers should take additional
care, particularlyin off-road driving situations
and when performing abrupt manoeuvres at
inappropriate speeds or on unstable surfaces.
WARNING
Under no circumstances must the steering
wheel be held on full lock for more than
thirty seconds in one minute, otherwise the
steering assembly may be damaged.
Vehicle height
NOTE: Power assistance is dependent on the
engine running. If the engine is not running,
greater effort will be required to steer the
vehicle.
The overallheight of your vehicle exceeds that
of ordinarypassenger cars. Always be aware
of the height of your vehicle and checkthe
available headroom before driving through
low entrances. This is particularlyimportant if
the vehicle is fitted with a roof rackor if the
sunroof is open.
Auxiliary equipment
WARNING
DONOTuse auxiliary equipment, such as
roller generators, that are driven by one
wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause
failure of the gearbox differential. If the
gearbox differential lock is engaged in an
attempt to avoid damage, the vehicle will
drive itself forward.
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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 | 1998 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 90, 110, 130 |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | Australia |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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