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~ ~ Published by~ BL Cars LimitedPuble.tion h r t No. AKM 4335

JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.600 WILLOW TREE ROAD, LEONIANEW JERSEY 07605

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In all communIcatIons relallng to Service or Spares. please quote thc CommISSion Number (ChassIs Number I paint and lrlmnumbers These arc s tamped on a plate allached to the left-hand door rcar closing face The CommISSion Number IS alsostamped on a plato anached to tho leh-hand windscreen pIllar and IS vIsible through the screenWhen L.H. or R.H. is used in the texl. Ihis refers 10 the Left-hand or Right-hand 01 the vehicle. viewed from Ihe driver's seat.The Manufacturers reserve the rrght to vary theIr speCifications wIth Of without nOtice. and at such limes and In such manner asthey thmk f ll Major as well as minOt changes may be mvolved m accordance with Ihe Manufacturer's polley of constant produCIImprovemenlWhilst every efforl IS made to ensure the accuraey of patllculars contained In thIS Handbook. neIther The Manufacturet nor theDealel. by whom Ihls Handbook IS supplied. shall m any CIrcumstances be held l iable lor any maccuracy or the consequencesthereofAll IIghlS reserved No parI of Ihls publication may by reproduced. Slored m a retrIeval SVslem or Iransmlued In any 10fm.clCCltomc. mechamcal. phOtOCOPVrng. recordrng or any other means wllhOut pllor wlIl(en permISSIon ftom lhe ServIce DIVISIon ofJaguar Rover TrIumph

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IntroductionControls, Instruments and Indicator.Body FittingsSeats and Safety HarnessHeating. Ventilation and Ai r ConditioningRunning InstructionsTowing a Caravan or TrailerAutomatic TransmissionWheels and TyresCooling SystemElectrical System

Care of Bodywork

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IMPORTANTCATALYTIC CONVERTER SPECIFICATION VEHICLES

The TRa IS designed to operate on UNLEADED fuels of 91 octaneIt IS essential that only unleaded fuels are used In this vehicle otherwise seriOUS damage can be caused 10 the CatalytiCConverterDo not use oxygenated fuels such as blends 01 methanol/gasoline or ethanol/gasoline (e g GASAHOL)

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INTRODUCTIONNow that you have taken del ivery of your new car, please read this Handbook carefully to familiarIZe yourself with the controls andother features, which have been designed tor your safety and comfortThe lock key number IS stamped on the tag attatched to the larger key of your key-set. and IS nol shown on the key or lockPlease make a record of this number as you will need It to obtain a replacementServicingBefore receiving your new car It will have undergone an Inspection 10 ensure that all systems are working and the vehicle iscomplete to specification,After completing 1000 miles the vehicle should be returned to the sei ling Dealer who wil l carry out the first Important serviceand make whatever adjustments are requl'ed. free of charge except for cost of lubricantsSubsequent to the free serVice, maintenance and servICing of the vehicle IS the responSibility of the owner who IS advised tomake fu ll use of the planned maintenance operated by all Jaguar Rover-Triumph franchise holders TI,e operations carned out byyour Dealer will be In accordance With current recommendations and may be subject to revIsion from time to timeThe 'Passport to Service' which Includes the 'Owners Service Statement' has provISion for the Dealer to cer ti fy that the work hasbeen performed In accordance With current recommendations Regular use of the 'Passport to Service' at the specified IntervalsIS the best safeguard against the possibility of abnormal repai r b il ls at a later date and would constl\ i)te proof of regular serVICing,thus enhanCing the value of your car to a prospective buyerJaguar Rover-Tr iumph Inc . Dealers are prOVided With the latest Information concerning special tools and workshoptechniques. enablmg them to undertake your service and repairs If I the most effiCient and-economiC manner

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CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

Before entering the vehicle:-- Check that the windows are clean and visibility is not impaired.- Check that light lenses are clean.- Check tyres for condition and correct pressure.- Check that the area around the car is clear of driving hazards before driving off.- Check that the bonnet and boot are securely closed.

On entering the vehicle:-- Adjust the seats and head restraints,- Adjust the interior and exterior (Door) mirrors.- Fasten seat belts, ensure that passengers do likewise.- Check the operation of light switches, horn and hazard warning.- With the ignition switched on, check the operation of all warning lights.

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