Frelander 2. Manual — part 724

Vehicle battery

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CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

1. Disconnect the battery and remove it from

the vehicle.

2. Connect the battery charger in accordance

with the charger manufacturer's
instructions.

3. Once the charge is complete switch off the

power to the charger.

4. Disconnect the charger cables from the

battery.

5. Allow the battery to stand for an hour

before connecting to the vehicle. This will
allow any explosive gasses to dissipate,
and reduce the risk of explosion.

CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

Disconnecting

1. Ensure that all electrical circuits are

switched off, all windows are closed, and
the alarm is disarmed.

2. Remove the remote control from the

vehicle and wait two minutes to allow the
systems to power down fully.

3. Undo the negative clamp, and lift the cable

and clamp clear of the battery terminal.

4. Undo the positive clamp, and lift the cable

and clamp clear of the battery terminal.

5. Undo the battery clamp and lift the battery

clear of the vehicle.

WARNINGS

Ensure that the charger used is of the
correct type and rating for the battery.

Using an unsuitable charger may damage the
battery, and could cause the battery to
explode.

Always charge the battery in a well
ventilated area away from any naked

flames, sparks or other ignition sources.
During charging the battery can produce a
highly explosive and flammable gas.

CAUTIONS

The battery must be disconnected and
removed from the vehicle before

charging. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the vehicle's electrical system.

Always follow the instructions supplied
with the battery charger. Failure to do so

may result in damage to the battery.

WARNINGS

Use caution when lifting the battery out
of, or into, the vehicle. It is heavy, and

may cause injury when lifting, or if dropped.

Do not tip the battery when lifting or
moving as tilting the battery more than

45 degrees may damage the battery, and may
cause the electrolyte to leak out. Battery
electrolyte is highly corrosive, and toxic.

CAUTIONS

Do not rest the battery on any part of the
vehicle as it may cause damage due to

it's weight.

Do not run the engine with the battery
disconnected. Doing so may damage the

charging system.

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Effects of disconnecting

Disconnecting the battery can affect a number
of vehicle systems, especially if there is
insufficient battery power prior to
disconnection. For example, the alarm may
trigger depending on it's state when the battery
was disconnected. If the alarm does sound,
use the remote control in the normal way to
disarm the security system. The windows may
need resetting to enable the one-shot feature to
operate correctly. See ELECTRIC WINDOWS
(page 93).

Replacement batteries

Battery disposal

Note: Used batteries must be disposed of
correctly as they contain a number of harmful
substances. Seek advice on disposal from your
Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer, and/or
your local authority.

Refitting

A new battery should be supplied with plastic
terminal covers. Leave the covers in place
when fitting the battery, and remove them one
at a time to fit the battery cable clamps.

Refitting is an exact reversal of the removal
procedure. If you are in any doubt about fitting
a battery seek qualified assistance before
attempting to fit the battery.

WARNING

Only fit a battery of the correct type and
rating. Fitting an incorrect battery may

result in a fire, or damage to the electrical
system. If you are in any doubt when fitting a
battery seek qualified assistance.

WARNING

When refitting the battery ensure that
no metal objects, or vehicle

components, come into contact with the
battery terminals. Metal objects can cause a
spark or short circuit, both of which may result
in an explosion.

CAUTIONS

Ensure that when fitting a battery to the
vehicle, the terminals and battery clamps

are clean, and lightly coated with petroleum
jelly. This will ensure good electrical
connections are made, and help to prevent
corrosion.

Always follow the battery manufacturers
instructions. Failure to do so may result

in damage to the vehicle and/or the electrical
system.

Wheels and tyres

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Wheels and tyres

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tyre markings

1. P indicates that the tyre is for passenger

vehicle use.

2. The width of the tyre from sidewall edge to

sidewall edge in millimetres.

3. The aspect ratio, also known as the profile,

gives the sidewall height as a percentage
of the tread width. So, if the tread width is
205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the
sidewall height will be 102 mm.

4. R indicates that the tyre is of Radial ply

construction.

5. The diameter of the wheel rim given in

inches.

6. The load index for the tyre. This index is

not always shown.

7. The speed rating denotes the maximum

speed at which the tyre should be used for
extended periods. †

8. Tyre manufacturing standard information,

which can be used for tyre recalls and
other checking processes. Most of this
information relates to the manufacturer,
place of manufacture etc. The last four
numbers are the date of manufacture. For
example, if the number was 3106, the tyre
was made in the 31st week of 2006.

9. M+S or M/S indicates that the tyre has

been designed with some capability for
mud and snow.

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10. The number of plies in both the tread area,

and the sidewall area, indicates how many
layers of rubber coated material make up
the structure of the tyre. Information is
also provided on the type of materials
used.

11. Wear rate indicator. A tyre rated at 400 for

example, will last twice as long as a tyre
rated at 200.

12. The traction rating grades a tyres

performance when stopping on a wet road
surface. The higher the grade the better the
braking performance. The grades from
highest to lowest are, AA, A, B, and C.

13. The maximum load which can be carried

by the tyre.

14. Heat resistance grading. The tyre's

resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with
A indicating the greatest resistance to heat.
This grading is provided for a correctly
inflated tyre, which is being used within its
speed and loading limits.

15. The maximum inflation pressure for the

tyre. This pressure should not be used for
normal driving. See TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS (page 194).

† Speed ratings

TYRE CARE

Note: Tyre condition should be checked after
the vehicle has been used off-road. As soon as
the vehicle returns to a normal, hard, road
surface stop the vehicle and check for damage
to the tyres.

Rating

Speed kmh (mph)

Q

160 (99)

R

170 (106)

S

180 (112)

T

190 (118)

U

200 (124)

H

210 (130)

V

240 (149)

W

270 (168)

Y

300 (186)

WARNINGS

Defective tyres are dangerous. Do not
drive the vehicle if a tyre is damaged,

excessively worn, or incorrectly inflated.
Doing so may lead to premature tyre failure.

Avoid contaminating the tyres with
vehicle fluids as they may cause

damage to the tyre.

Avoid spinning the wheels. The forces
released can damage the structure of

the tyre, and cause it to fail. Doing so may lead
to premature tyre failure.

If wheel spin is unavoidable due to a
loss of traction (in deep snow for

example) do not exceed the 50 km/h (30 mph)
point on the speedometer. Doing so may lead
to premature tyre failure.