Land Rover Discovery: Fuel and refuelling
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Owner's Manual / Fuel and refuelling
- Safety precautions
- Diesel engined vehicles
- Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
- Running out of fuel
- Fuel filler flap
- Passive diesel misfuelling protection device
- Fuel consumption
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Safety precautions
Avoid exposing the fuel gases to
any potential sources of ignition,
as the resulting fire and explosion
may cause serious injuries and/or
death.
Switch off the engine when
refuelling.
Switch
Diesel engined vehicles
Use only high quality diesel fuel, according
to EN590 or equivalent.
These vehicles are capable of
running with up to a 7% blend of
bio-diesel, in accordance with the
European Standard EN590. It is no
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
In order to comply with exhaust emissions
requirements, some vehicles with diesel
engines are fitted with a reservoir
containing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). In
some markets, DEF is known as AdBlue,
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Electric Throttle
The electric throttle is located between the charge cooler connecting pipe
and the intake manifold. The electric throttle is secured to the manifold with
four Torx head bolts.
The electric throttle comprises the throttle body, a round throttle butterfly
valve which is actuated by a motor and a Th
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level
Seek qualified assistance
immediately if brake pedal travel
is unusually long, or if there is any
significant loss of brake fluid.
Driving under such conditions
could result in extended stopping
distances or complete brake
failure.
Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep
containers sealed and
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