Land Rover Defender and Jaguar Transport Quality PDF Reference Manual

Battery Care. Currently all vehicles received into storage are fitted with electronic battery isolators / transit relay except Defender Models (Please refer to table below). No actions other than key out disciplines are required to vehicles received in to storage in respect of battery care. The Land Rover Defender range of vehicles however will require battery disconnection.

Whenever Defender Models are parked for extended periods (14 days or over), batteries should be disconnected since battery isolator is not fitted. The correct tools must always be used. Only trained personnel should be authorised to undertake this activity.

Defender battery reconnections should be to correct Torque levels. Voltage checks should be undertaken before the battery is reconnected. Once Defender battery reconnected, key fob will need to be re synced by pressing the unlock button 3 rimes – the indicators will flash as per a normal unlock when the process is complete. The radio code will also be required to be inputted again. If defender is in storage for more than 90 days, after battery disconnection, vehicle is to be reconnected and run to engine is warm and voltage checked.

Replacement of batteries.
Ensure that correct battery type is requested. Confirm type is correct on receipt of a battery from store. For removal purposes, first disconnect the negative, then the positive terminal of the battery. For installation / reconnection, apply the reverse sequence, i.e. first the positive terminal, then the negative terminal. Terminals should be tightened to factory torque settings.

A lifting device is recommended to assist battery removal and operative safety in the event of multiple changes being required. Operative safety is a primary consideration at all times. When storing batteries it is essential that they comply with Health and Safety requirements as stipulated by your Health and Safety Manager. Scrap batteries must be returned to plant MP&L for the safe and controlled disposal in line with environmental guidelines.

6.6 Loose Item checks.
The following items should be checked at each and every receipt or contract transfer, irrespective of location. They form a core part of any survey checks undertaken. Vehicles should be checked (subject to market standard items) and can include the following items: -

Two sets of keys / infrared sensors
Spare wheel and tools
ICE /Sat Nav present
Vehicle protection in place

Items in secure areas /sealed / under bonnet or where removal of seats would be needed to be made to confirm their presence and are specifically excluded in respect of TRANSIT checks. If broken seals are noted then this condition should be recorded to history record, VLDR or tracking system and reported to JLR.

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