Park where your vehicle can easily be seen by householders and passers-by.

Even if you have followed the ’five point’ drill, there is still much you can do to make your vehicle a less inviting target. Thieves are attracted to ’vulnerable’ vehicles.

Engage the steering lock (by slightly turning the wheel until it locks).

Remove your valuable belongings (or hide them out of sight).

Fully close all the windows (and the sunroof).

Therefore, take vehicle security very seriously and ALWAYS adopt this simple ’five point’ drill whenever you leave your vehicle - even for just a few minutes: While it may be difficult to deter the ’professional’ car thief, the majority of thefts are carried out by unskilled opportunists.

For further information see ’General data’. NOTE: In the interests of safety, it is essential that the gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and axle loads are NOT exceeded. Maximum front axle load (where required)į. In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and to assist the police, the VIN is also stamped on a plate visible through the left side of the windscreen.Į. The VIN is also stamped on the right-hand side of the chassis, forward of the spring mounting turret.

The VIN and recommended maximum vehicle weights (dependent on market) is stamped on a plate riveted to the top of the brake pedal box in the engine compartment (this should also match the VIN recorded in the Service Portfolio book). If you need to communicate with a Land Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other means without prior written permission from Rover Group Limited. Whilst every effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in this handbook, no liabilities for inaccuracies or the consequences thereof can be accepted by the manufacturer or the dealer, except in respect of personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or the dealer.Īll rights reserved. Land Rover operates a policy of constant product improvement and, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without notice at any time.

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