Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General specification data03 Engine tuning data04 General fitting reminders05 Lubricants, fluids and capacities06 Maintenance07 Engine08 Emission control09 Fuel system10 Cooling system11 Manifold and exhaust system12 Transfer gearbox13 Automatic gearbox14 Rear axle and final drive15 Front axle and final drive16 Steering17 Brakes18 Chassis and body19 Air conditioning20 Electrical21 Instruments
Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement01 · Introduction
01 · General

Towing transporting the vehicle by trailer

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Information › Towing transporting the vehicle by trailer
IntroductionTowing transporting the vehicle by trailer

TOWING TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE BY TRAILER

  • CAUTION: The vehicle has permanent
  • four-wheel drive. The following towing
  • instructions must be adhered to:

Towing the vehicle on all four wheels with driver operating steering and brakes.

  1. Turn ignition key to position ’1’ to release steering lock.
  2. Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer gearbox.
Towing transporting the vehicle by trailer – Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer gearbox.
  1. Secure tow rope, chain or cable to front towing eyes.
  2. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION: The brake servo and power Lashing/towing eyes are provided on front and rear of assisted steering system will not be the chassis side members, to facilitate the securing of functional without the engine running. the vehicle to a trailer or other means of Greater pedal pressure will be required to apply transportation.

the brakes, the steering system will require greater effort to turn the front road wheels. The vehicle tow connection should be used only in normal road conditions, ’snatch’ recovery

should be avoided. Install vehicle on trailer and apply park brake. Select neutral in main gearbox. Rear suspended tow by breakdown vehicle

  1. If the front axle is to be trailed turn ignition key to position ’1’ to release steering lock.
  2. Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer box.
  • 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.
Towing transporting the vehicle by trailer – Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer box.
Towing transporting the vehicle by trailer – Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer box.

CAUTION: Underbody components must not be used as lashing points.

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