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Rover 75 User Manual

Rover 75
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Rover 75 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRover
Model75
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Before You Drive

Controls

Explains the location and function of various controls in the car.

Locks & Alarm

Details the vehicle's anti-theft alarm and locking system.

Seats

Information on adjusting manual and power-operated front seats.

Seat Belts

Guidance on correct use, safety, and maintenance of seat belts.

Airbag SRS

Explains the supplementary restraint system, including deployment and safety.

Steering Column

Instructions on how to adjust the steering column height and angle.

Mirrors

Details operation of power-operated door mirrors and interior mirror.

Windows

Explains operation of electric window controls and safety features.

Sunroof

Instructions for operating the sunroof and its safety features.

Heating & Ventilation

Overview and operation of the climate control system.

Interior Equipment

Details interior features like lights, clock, ashtrays, and storage.

Audio System

Explains operation of remote audio controls and the CD autochanger.

In-Car Telephones

Precautions for fitting and using in-car telephones and mobile devices.

Load Carrying

Instructions for folding rear seats and carrying loads.

Towing

Guidelines and precautions for towing a trailer.

Driving Controls

Instruments

Identifies and describes the main gauges on the instrument panel.

Trip Computer

Explains how to select and reset trip computer functions.

Warning Lights

Explains the meaning and operation of various warning lights.

Message Centre

Explains how icons and words display car status and warnings.

Starting & Driving

Instructions for starting the engine and basic driving operations.

Environmental Driving

Advice on driving for better fuel economy and reduced emissions.

Catalytic Converter

Explains the function and precautions to avoid damaging the converter.

Automatic Transmission

Explains gear selector operation, modes, and driving advice.

Manual Gearbox

Explains gear lever operation and driving precautions.

Fuel System

Instructions for fuel filling and safety.

Lights & Indicators

Operation of lighting switches, fog lights, hazard lights, and indicators.

Horn

How to operate the horn using steering wheel switches.

Wipers & Washers

Operation of wipers, washers, and rain sensor.

Cruise Control

How to operate cruise control and related precautions.

Brakes

Details the braking system, including foot brake, ABS, and handbrake.

Traction Control

Explains the function and operation of the electronic traction control system.

Parking Aid

Explains the function and limitations of the parking aid system.

Maintenance

ROUTINE SERVICING

Importance of regular servicing and how the service interval display works.

Service Portfolio

The Service Portfolio book for recording maintenance and checks.

Brake fluid replacement

How often brake fluid should be replaced and the indicator.

Coolant replacement

How often engine coolant should be replaced.

EMISSION CONTROL

Information on emission control equipment and engine settings.

OWNER MAINTENANCE

Simple checks owners can perform: daily and weekly checks.

SAFETY IN THE GARAGE

Safety precautions to observe when working on the car.

Poisonous fluids

Information on safe handling and disposal of vehicle fluids.

Engine Compartment

BONNET OPENING

Instructions for opening and closing the bonnet.

UNDERBONNET LOCATIONS - 1.8 petrol engines

Identifies key fluid reservoirs and dipstick for 1.8 petrol engines.

2.0 & 2.5 petrol engines

Identifies key fluid reservoirs and dipstick for 2.0/2.5 petrol engines.

Diesel engines

Identifies key fluid reservoirs and dipstick for diesel engines.

Engine

ENGINE OIL

Importance of checking engine oil level and oil specifications.

Oil specification

Recommended engine oil specifications for petrol and diesel engines.

Oil level check & top-up

Step-by-step guide to checking and topping up engine oil.

Diesel Engine Oil Level Check & Top-Up

Step-by-step guide to checking and topping up diesel engine oil.

Cooling System

COOLANT CHECK & TOP-UP

How to check and top-up the coolant level.

ANTI-FREEZE

Information on anti-freeze, its properties, and safety.

Coolant specification

Recommended coolant specifications and mixing ratios.

Power Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID

Information on power steering fluid level, toxicity, and damage risks.

Check & Top-up

Step-by-step guide to checking and topping up power steering fluid.

Battery

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Details battery condition indicator and maintenance-free design.

Battery safety

Safety precautions regarding battery acid and handling.

Battery disconnection and removal

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the battery.

Battery replacement

Guidelines for fitting a replacement battery correctly.

Battery charging

Precautions and steps for safely charging the car battery.

Washers

WINDSCREEN WASHER TOP-UP

How to check and top-up the windscreen washer reservoir.

WASHER JETS

Information on windscreen and headlight washer jets.

Wipers

WIPER BLADES

Care and replacement of wiper blades.

Replacing the wiper blade

Step-by-step guide for replacing wiper blades.

Tyres

CARING FOR YOUR TYRES

General advice on tyre condition, causes of failure, and inspection.

Tyre pressures

Recommended tyre pressures for normal and high-speed driving.

Tyre wear indicators

How wear indicators warn of insufficient tread depth.

Punctured tyres

Advice on driving with a punctured tyre and temporary repairs.

Replacement tyres

Guidelines for fitting replacement tyres and wheels.

SNOW CHAINS

Precautions and recommendations for fitting snow chains.

Cleaning & Vehicle Care

WASHING YOUR CAR

Care points for washing the car to preserve paint finish.

Removing tar spots

How to remove tar spots from paintwork.

Body protection

Treating paint chips and scratches, and warranty.

Polishing the paintwork

Advice on polishing the paintwork.

Wiper blades

Care for wiper blades.

Windows and mirrors

Cleaning advice for windows and mirrors.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

Cleaning instructions for interior materials.

Wheel Changing

SPARE WHEEL AND TOOLS

Locating the spare wheel and tools in the boot.

CHANGING A WHEEL

Precautions and steps for changing a wheel safely.

Removing the wheel trim (steel wheels only)

How to remove the wheel trim from steel wheels.

Positioning the jack

Correct placement of the jack for lifting the car.

Changing the wheel

Step-by-step process for removing and fitting a wheel.

The following precautions must be observed when the space saver spare wheel is in use

Important usage restrictions for the space saver spare wheel.

LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS

How to remove and use the locking wheel bolt adaptor.

Emergency Starting

USING BOOSTER CABLES

Instructions for starting a car with a flat battery using booster cables.

Starting the car

Steps for starting the car using donor battery cables.

Vehicle Recovery

TOWING EYES

Location and use of front and rear towing points.

TOWING FOR RECOVERY

Procedures for towing the car on four wheels or with wheels raised.

Automatic transmission cars

Specific towing advice for automatic transmission vehicles.

Transporter or trailer lashing

How to secure the car on a trailer or transporter.

Fuses

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX

Location and access to the passenger compartment fuse box.

Checking or renewing a fuse

Step-by-step guide to checking and replacing fuses.

Fuse specifications

Table listing fuse numbers, ratings, and circuits protected.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES

Location and access to the engine compartment fuse box.

Fuse specifications

Table listing fuse numbers, ratings, and circuits protected for engine compartment.

Bulb Replacement

REPLACING BULBS

General advice before replacing bulbs.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS - Headlights

Replacing inboard and outboard headlight bulbs.

Inboard headlights (main beam)

Procedure for replacing inboard headlight bulbs.

Outboard headlights (dipped beam)

Procedure for replacing outboard headlight bulbs.

Sidelight

Procedure for replacing sidelight bulbs.

Replacing the access panel

How to refit the access panel after bulb replacement.

Front fog light

Procedure for replacing front fog light bulbs.

Front direction indicators

Procedure for replacing front direction indicator bulbs.

Side repeater lights

Procedure for replacing side repeater indicator bulbs.

Rear lights

Procedure for replacing rear light bulbs.

Number plate light

Procedure for replacing number plate light bulbs.

INTERIOR LIGHTS - Front courtesy & map reading lights

Procedure for replacing interior front courtesy and map reading lights.

Rear courtesy lights

Procedure for replacing rear courtesy lights.

Boot light

Procedure for replacing the boot light bulb.

Glovebox light

Procedure for replacing the glovebox light bulb.

Parts & Accessories

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Recommendations for using genuine Rover parts and accessories.

Travelling abroad

Legal requirements for parts and accessories when travelling abroad.

Identification Numbers

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Importance of VIN and quoting it to dealers.

Vehicle identification number

Location and information found on the VIN plate.

Body number

Location of the body number plate.

Identification number locations

Identifies VIN, engine, and gearbox number locations.

Technical Data

Technical Data - ENGINES

Specifications for 1.8, 2.0 petrol and 2.0 diesel engines.

2.5 litre petrol

Specifications for the 2.5 litre petrol engine.

2.0 litre diesel

Specifications for the 2.0 litre diesel engine.

ELECTRICAL - Battery type & rating

Electrical data including battery type and rating.

WHEELS & TYRES - Wheel size and type

Details wheel sizes and types, and tyre specifications.

TYRE PRESSURES

Recommended tyre pressures for normal and high-speed driving.

Towing

Tyre pressure recommendations for towing.

CAPACITIES

Fluid capacities for fuel tank, engine oil, gearbox, cooling, and washer.

DIMENSIONS

Key vehicle dimensions, track, turning circle, and angles.

WEIGHTS

Unladen vehicle weight, gross vehicle weight, axle loads, and towing weights.

TOWING WEIGHT

Maximum trailer weights, nose weight, and roof rack load.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Fuel consumption figures for urban, extra-urban, and combined cycles.

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