Land Rover Defender 1996 User Manual

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CONTENTS

SECTION1 Introduction.......................................................... 1

SECTION2 Controls&instruments........................................ 7

SECTION3 Driving&operating............................................. 39

SECTION4 Ownermaintenance............................................. 71

SECTION5 Workshopmaintenance........................................113

SECTION6 Generaldata.........................................................143

SECTION7 Parts&accessories...............................................161

SECTION8 Off-roaddriving....................................................165

Index.....................................................................177

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SECTION 1

Introduction

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

This handbook covers all current versions of Land Rover Defender petrol and diesel models and, together with the Owners Information & Service Record book, provides all the information you need to derive maximum pleasure from owning and driving your new vehicle.

For convenience, the handbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a particular aspect of driving or caring for the vehicle. Sections are listed on the contents page; you will find it worthwhile to take a little time to read each one, and to get to know your Defender as soon as you possibly can. Remember, the more you understand before you drive, the greater the satisfaction when you are seated behind the steering wheel.

The specification of each vehicle will vary according to territorial requirements and also from model to model within the vehicle range. Some of the information published in this handbook, therefore, may not apply to your particular vehicle.

Section Contents Page

Owner information & service record 3............

Warning labels 3.............................................

Vehicle identificationnumber 4.......................

Anti-theft precautions 4..................................

Breakdown safety code 5................................

Land Rover operates a policy of constant product improvement and, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without notice at any time. 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.

All rights reserved. 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.

Introduction

OWNER INFORMATION & SERVICE RECORD

The Owner Information & Service Record book included in your literature pack contains important vehicle identificationinformation, details of your entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover warranty, as well as useful consumer advice and information about your AA membership.

Most important of all, however, is the section on maintenance. This outlines the servicing requirements for your vehicle and also includes the 1500 km (1,000 mile) Free Service Voucher, as well as incorporating the service record slips, which the dealer should sign and stamp to certify that routine services have been carried out at the recommended intervals.

WARNING

Safety warnings are included in this handbook. These indicate either a procedure which must be followed precisely, or information that should be considered with great care in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury or serious damage to the vehicle.

WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE

VEHICLE

Warning labels attached to your vehicle bearing this symbol

mean: DO NOT touch or adjust components until you have read the relevant instructions in the handbook.

Warning labels showing this

symbol indicate that the ignition

system utilises very high voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition components while the starter switch is turned on!

WARNING

Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance and, therefore, a higher centre of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This will result in different handling characteristics. Inexperienced drivers should take additional care, particularly in off-road driving situations and when performing abrupt manoeuvres on unstable surfaces.

Introduction

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

If you need to communicate with a Land Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN 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 Owner Information & Service Record book). The VIN is also stamped on the right-hand side of the chassis, forward of the spring mounting turret.

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.

VEHICLE BUILT DATE

This is the calendar month and year in which the body and power train assemblies were conjoined and the vehicle was driven from the production line.

A. Built date B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS

While it may be difficult to deter the ’professional’carthief, the majority of thefts are carried out by unskilled opportunists. 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:

• Fully close all the windows (and the

sunroof).

• Remove your valuable belongings (or hide

them out of sight).

• Remove the starter key.

• Engage the steering lock (by slightly

turning the wheel until it locks).

• Lock all the doors.

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

BE SAFE NOT SORRY!

• Park where your vehicle can easily be seen

by householders and passers-by.

• At night, park in well lit areas and avoid

deserted or dimly lit side streets.

• At home, if you have a garage, use it - and

NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.

• Do not keep important vehicle documents

(or spare keys) in the vehicle - these are a real bonus for the thief.

Introduction

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Remember the breakdown

safety code

If a breakdown occurs while travelling:-

• Wherever possible,consistentwith

road safety and traffic conditions, the vehicle should be moved off the main thoroughfare, preferably into a lay-by. If a breakdown occurs on a motorway, pull well over to the inside of the hard shoulder.

• Switch on hazard lights.

• If possible, position a warning

triangle or a flashing amber light at an appropriate distance from the vehicle to warn other traffic of the breakdown (note the legal requirements of some countries).

• Consider evacuating passengers

through nearside doors onto the verge as a precaution in case your Defender is struck by another vehicle.

SECTION 2

Controls & instruments

In this section of the handbook you will find descriptions of the controls and instruments on your vehicle.

For your own safety, it is most important to read this section fully and to gain a thorough understanding of all the controls before driving.

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Controls 9.......................................................

Door locks 10.................................................

Seats 12.........................................................

Seat belts 15...................................................

Instruments 19...............................................

Warning lights 20...........................................

Lights & indicators 22....................................

Wipers & washers 23.....................................

Switches 25....................................................

Windows 27...................................................

Sunroof 28.....................................................

Heating & ventilation 29.................................

Air conditioning 32.........................................

Interior equipment 36.....................................

Steps 37.........................................................

Controls

Right hand steering

1. Ventilator control

2. Rear screen wash/wipe switch

3. Radio/cassetteplayer

4. Ashtray

5. Cigar lighter

6. Bonnet release handle

7. Ventilator control

8. Heater fan control

9. Lighting, direction indicators and horn

control

10.Instrument and warning light pack

11.Clock

12.Heater controls

13.Hand throttle - if fitted

14.Main gear lever

15.Transfer gear lever

16.Handbrake

17.Main lighting switch

18.Clutch pedal

19.Brake pedal

20.Acceleratorpedal

21.Rear fog guard lights, heated rear window

and hazard warning light switches

22.Windscreen wash/wipe control

NOTE: The precise specification and location of controls may vary according to territorial

requirements and from model to model within the vehicle ranges.

Door locks

Key numbers

WARNING

Keep the spare key in a safe place - NOT IN THE VEHICLE! Ensure the key number is recorded on the Security Card supplied with your literature pack - DO NOT KEEP THE CARD IN THE VEHICLE!

Front doors

Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock and towards the front to unlock.

Door locking buttons

From inside the vehicle, each door can be individuallylockedby depressing the appropriate button.

Child-proof locks - 110 Station Wagons Move the locking levers to the ’ON’ position (as illustration) to engage.

With the child-proof locks engaged, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, thereby avoiding the risk of a door being opened accidentally while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Take care not to leave the keys inside the vehicle if the door locking buttons are used to lock the vehicle from the outside.

This is NOT recommended as a way of locking the drivers door.

Door locks

From outside, use the key to lock and unlock. From inside and with the door closed, push the locking button up to lock and down to unlock (as illustration).

Rear door - (if fitted)

Seats

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

To avoid the risk of loss of control and personal injury, never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while the vehicle is in motion.

Forward/backward movement

Lift the bar at the front of the seat base to slide the seat forward or back. Ensure the seat is locked in position before driving.

Backrest movement

Lift the lever and lean backwards or forwards to achieve the desired angle, then lower the lever to lock.

WARNING

DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt with the seat back angle set to 25 degrees from the upright (vertical) position.

Seats

FOLDING THE REAR SEATS - (if fitted)

Before folding the rear seats;

• Slide the front seats forward.

• Ensure that the outer rear seat belts are

correctly stowed in their belt clips.

• Pass the seat belt locks through the

junction of the backrest and the cushion and into the loadspace.

Individually split rear seats

NOTE: The two outer seats must be folded

first, thereby releasing the centre seat.

Outer seats;

1. Release the catch (see first inset).

2. Fold the backrest forward.

3. Slide back the bolt (see second inset).

4. Lift and fold the seat base forwards.

Centre seat;

5. Release the catch - as (1).

6. Fold the backrest forward.

7. Lift and fold the seat base forwards.

When returning the backrest to the upright position, ensure it is securely latched in place before driving.

WARNING

DO NOT adjust the seats while the vehicle is in motion.

When the seat is erected, the latching mechanism should be visually checked and physically tested to ensure that the latch is secure before driving.

Seats

60/40 split rear seats

1. Pull up the release catch.

2. Fold the backrest forward.

3. Lift and fold the seat base forward.

4. Fold away the seat stand.

WARNING

DO NOT adjust the seats while the vehicle is in motion.

When re-erecting the seats, ensure that the seat stands are properly positioned.

When the seat is erected, the latching mechanism should be visually checked and physically tested to ensure that the latch is secure before driving.

Seat belts

SEAT BELT SAFETY

Seat belts are life saving equipment.

In a collision, unrestrained passengers can be thrown around inside the vehicle, or possibly thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in injury to themselves and to other occupants. DO NOT take chances with safety!

• DO make sure ALL passengers are

securely strapped in at all times - even for the shortest journeys.

• ALWAYS adjust seat belts so that the

diagonal belt passes across the shoulder without slipping off or pressing on the neck.

• DO have seat belts checked if the vehicle

has been involved in an accident.

• DO NOT drive the vehicle if the seat backs

are reclined more than 15 degrees. Seat belts are only effective when they are properly positioned on the body.

• Care should be taken to avoid

contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularlybatteryacid.Cleaningmay safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.

• DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly

sugary food and drink particles) to enter the seat belt locks - such substances can render the locks inoperative.

WARNING

Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant’s lap.

NOTE: Pregnant women should ask a doctor

for advice about the safest way to wear seat belts.

WARNING

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided.

Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.

It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.

Belts should not be worn with straps twisted.

Seat belts

WARNING

At all times, occupants should wear a seat belt for their protection in the event of a collision or sudden stop. In some circumstances, perhaps due to the vehicle being on a slope, the automatic locking mechanism may engage, preventing the initial extension of the belt. This is not a fault - ease the belt free and use it.

Fastening the inertia reel belts

Draw the belt over the shoulder and across the chest, and insert the metal tongue plate into the lock nearest the wearer - a ’click’ indicates that the belt is securely locked.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body (pelvis, chest and shoulders) and can only be worn safely with the webbing crossing the shoulder MIDWAY BETWEEN THE NECK AND THE EDGE OF THE SHOULDER and with the seats in a normal UPRIGHT position - DO NOT allow the front passenger to travel with the seat steeply reclined.

WARNING

No modifications or additions should be made by the user, which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.

Lap belts

To adjust, pull the slider along the belt and feed the webbing through the buckle until the belt is comfortably tight. When not in use, the lap belts should be fastened.

Seat belts

Infant and child restraints

All infant and child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by means of a lap belt or the lap portion of a lap/shoulder belt.

When installing and using any infant or child restraint system, always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer concerning installationand use. Failure to properly secure the child restraint system in the vehicle can endanger the child in a collision or sudden stop and cause injury to other passengers.

Centre and inward facing seats are fitted with lap belts which can be manually tightened to secure an infant or child restraint system. Older children should use the lap/shoulder belt fitted to the outer rear seating positions.

Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.

WARNING

Infants and children too small for seat belts should be restrained in a child safety seat or restraint system, appropriate to their age and/or size, and which is approved for use in your vehicle. Always ensure that the manufacturer’s fitting instructions are followed exactly.

• DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be

carried on the lap. The force of a crash can increase the effective body weight by as much as 30 times, making it impossible to hold on to the child.

• DO NOT use a child seat that ’hooks’

over a seatback, it is not secure!

• Accident statistics show that children are

safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. However, if a forward facing child seat suitable for the size of child is available and it is necessary for a child to travel in the front, set the seat fully rearwards and use an approved FORWARD FACING child seat - DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

Seat belts

Caring for seat belts

Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs of wear, paying particular attention to the fixing points and adjusters. Always replace a seat belt that has withstood the strain of an impact or shows signs of fraying.

DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing. Clean the webbing using warm water and non-detergent soap only - allow to dry naturally and DO NOT retract the belt until completely dry.

Testing inertia reel belts

From time to time carry out the following tests:

1. With the seat belt fastened, give the

webbing near the buckle a quick upward pull. The buckle must remain securely locked.

2. With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the

webbing to the limit of its travel. Check that unreeling is free from snatches and snags.

3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the

tongue plate and give it a quick forward pull. The safety mechanism must lock automaticallyand prevent any further unreeling.

Instruments

1. Speedometer

Indicates road speed in miles and/or kilometres per hour.

2. Total distance recorder

Indicates the total distance travelled by the vehicle.

3. Trip recorder

Records individual journey distances.

4. Trip recorder reset button

Press to return trip recorder to zero.

5. Fuel gauge

The pointer indicates the fuel level when the starter switch is turned to position ’II’.

6. Temperature gauge

Once the engine coolant has reached its normal operating temperature, the pointer should remain between the ’C’ (cold) and ’H’ (hot) segments. If the pointer enters the ’H’ segment, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and seek qualified assistance before continuing.

7. Clock

To adjust the time, depress and rotate the button in the centre of the clock face.

NOTE: The clock will need to be reset if the

battery has been disconnected.

Warning lights

8. Warning lights

The specification of the warning lights will vary according to model and market requirements.

The warning lights are colour coded as follows:

RED lights are warnings.

WARNING

DO NOT drive if a RED warning light remains on once the engine is running or illuminates whilst driving.

GREEN & BLUE lights indicate that a unit is operating.

AMBER lights show that a unit is operating and should be switched off (or rectified) as soon as conditions allow.

Low engine oil pressure - RED Illuminates as a bulb check when

the starter switch is turned to position ’II’ and extinguishes when the engine is running. If it remains on, or illuminates whilst driving, STOP THE VEHICLE as soon as safety permits and seek qualified assistance before continuing. Always check oil levels when this light illuminates.

NOTE: At very low ambient temperatures, the

light may take several seconds to extinguish.

Battery charging - RED Illuminates as a bulb check when

the starter switch is turned to position ’II’ and extinguishes when the engine is running. If it remains on, or illuminates whilst driving, a fault is indicated. Seek qualified assistanceurgently.

Brake system check - RED

Illuminates as a bulb check when

the starter switch is turned to position ’II’ and extinguishes when the engine is running and the handbrake is released. If it remains on, or illuminates whilst driving, a fault with the braking system is indicated. STOP THE VEHICLE as soon as safety permits and seek qualified assistance before continuing.

WARNING

DO NOT drive the vehicle while the brake warning light is illuminated.

Direction indicators - GREEN

Flashes in conjunction with the

direction indicators. If the light does not illuminate, this may indicate a bulb failure in the warning light pack or in one of the direction indicator lights.

Headlight main beam - BLUE

Illuminates whenever the main

beam headlights are on.

Warning lights

Differential lock - AMBER Illuminates whenever the differential lock is engaged.

If the light remains on after the differential lock is disengaged, transmission ’wind up’ may be present. Reversing for a short distance and then going forward will usually ’unwind’ the transmission. If the light remains on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Heated rear screen - AMBER Illuminates when the rear screen heater is operating.

Trailer direction indicators GREEN

Flashes in conjunction with the vehicle direction indicatorlights to show that all trailer indicator lights are functioning correctly. In the event of a bulb failure on the trailer, the warning light flashes once and then remains off.

NOTE: When a trailer is not fitted, the

warning light will only flash once.

Side lights - GREEN

Illuminates whenever the side

lights are on.

Rear fog guard lights - AMBER

Illuminates whenever the rear fog

guard lights are on. REMEMBER: In clear conditions, rear fog

guard lights can dazzle other road users. Use ONLY when visibility is severely restricted.

Cold start - AMBER

Petrol engines:

Illuminates when the cold start control is operating. DO NOT operate the cold start control longer than necessary.

Diesel engines:

Illuminates whenever the starter switch is turned to position ’II’ if the engine is cold. WAIT for the light to extinguish before starting the engine.

Handbrake - RED (if fitted)

In some markets, the light

illuminates when the starter switch is turned to position ’II’ and the handbrake is applied. The light should extinguish when the handbrake is fully released.If the light remains on or illuminates while driving, seek qualified assistance before continuing.

Seat belt warning - RED

(if fitted)

In some markets, if the driver’s seat is occupied, the light illuminates when the starter switch is turned to position ’II’. The light extinguishes as soon as the driver’s seat belt is fastened. ALWAYS fasten your seat belt BEFORE driving!

Lights & indicators

Direction indicators

Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the GREEN warning light on the instrument panel will flash in time with the direction indicators). Hold the lever part-way up or down against spring pressure to indicate a lane change.

Main light switch

Lever position;

• Static - all lights off

• First position - side, tail and instrument

panel lights on (see ’Dim-dip’ headlights)

• Second position - headlights on

Headlight main beam and ’flash’

With the headlights switched on, push the lever away from the steering wheel to activate main beam (BLUE warning light illuminates).

To flash the headlights, pull the lever part-way towards the steering wheel and then release.

Horn

Press end of the lever to operate the horn.

Lights & indicators

WARNING

To prevent possible overload damage to the linkage or the wiper motors in either freezing or extremely hot conditions, care must be taken to ensure that the wiper blades are not adhering to the glass before operating the wipers.

WINDSCREEN WIPERS

• Single wipe

Push the lever up against spring pressure and release immediately.

NOTE: With the lever held up, the wipers will

continue operating at high speed until it is released.

• Intermittent wipe

Pull lever down.

• Normal speed wipe

Push lever up to first position.

• Fast speed wipe

Push lever up to second position.

• Windscreen washer

Press to operate (the wipers will also operate).

Wipers & washers

Rear window wash/wipe

The rear window wash/wipe only operates with the starter switch turned to position ’II’.

• Press and hold to operate the washer.

• Rotate clockwise and hold to operate the

wiper for the required duration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• DO NOT operate the wipers on a dry

screen.

• In freezing or very hot conditions,

ensure that the blades are not frozen or stuck to the glass.

• In winter, remove any snow or ice

from around the arms and blades, including the wiped area of the windscreen and the heater air intakes.

NOTE: If the wiper blades have stuck to

the glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this is the case, switch the wipers off, free them from the obstruction and then switch on again.

Switches

Heated rear window (if fitted)

Press the lower portion of the switch to operate; press the

upper portion to switch off. The switch indicator illuminates while the heating elements are switched on and extinguishes when they are turned off.

NOTE: If the electricalsystem is being

overloaded a cut-out switch will deactivate the rear window heater until such time that the alternator can maintain sufficient charge.

WARNING

DO NOT stick labels over the heating elements, and DO NOT scrape or use abrasive materials to clean the inside of the rear window.

Hazard warning lights

Press the lower portion of the switch to operate (switch

indicator illuminates);allthe direction indicator lights (including those fitted to a trailer) will flash in conjunction with each other.

Use ONLY in an emergency to warn other road users when your stationary vehicle is causing an obstruction, or is in a hazardous situation. Switch off by pressing the upper portion before moving away.

Rear fog guard lights (if fitted)

Press the lower portion of the

switch to operate (indicator light

illuminates);pressthe upper portion to switch off. The lights operate ONLY with the headlights switched on, and extinguish when the headlights are switched off. However, DO remember to switch the fog guard lights off as soon as visibility is clear whilst the switch remains on, the fog guard lights will illuminate automaticallywhenever the headlights are turned on.

REMEMBER: In clear conditions, rear fog guard lights can dazzle other road users. Use only when visibility is severely restricted.

Switches

Fuel tank changeover switch

(if fitted) On vehicles fitted with an additional (optional) fuel tank, the fuel supply can be switched between tanks as follows;

Petrol engines:

The switch (1) is located under the dashboard below the instrument panel. Press the lower portion of the switch to select Tank 1 and the upper portion to select Tank 2.

Diesel engines:

The combined changeover tap and switch is located on the heelboard. Pull the lever up to the vertical position to select the Main fuel tank and push the lever down to the horizontal position to select the Side tank.

NOTE: The fuel gauge on the instrument

panel will indicate the fuel level of the selected tank.

Windows

WINDOWS

Front/rear windows;

Raise or lower the window by rotating the handle mounted on the door trim pad.

Sliding rear windows; (if fitted) To open, press the catch tongues together, slide the window to the desired position and release the catch, ensuring that it locates securely in the sockets, locking the window in position.

Sunroof

SUNROOF (if fitted) The sunroof can be opened to varying degrees or, if required, can be removed completely.

To OPEN the roof:

Turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise to give the desired opening.

To CLOSE the roof:

Turn the hand wheel clockwise until resistance is felt.

To REMOVE the roof:

Remove the sunroof by tilting upwards and lifting rearwards to disengage the locating lugs.

WARNING

DO NOT store the sunroof loose in the vehicle.

DO NOT allow passengers to extend any part of their bodies through the sunroof while the vehicle is moving.

DO NOT remove the sunroof whilst the vehicle is moving.

Open the sunroof fully and push the catch (1) rearwards to disengage the hand wheel mechanism.

Refit the sunroof by following the same procedure in reverse.

Heating & ventilation

Fresh air vents

To open the two vents in the windscreen frame, push the lever to the right and then downwards to the desired position and release.

The temperature of air supplied to the fresh air vents is not controlled by the heater.

NOTE: For vehicles fitted with an air conditioning system, the location and operation of air vents is

described on a later page (see ’Air conditioning’).

Heating & ventilation

HEATER CONTROLS

NOTE: For vehicles fitted with an air

conditioning system, the heater controls are described on a later page (see ’Air conditioning’).

1. Temperature control

Move the lever downwards (towards the RED segment) to increase air temperature, or upwards (towards the BLUE segment) to reduce air temperature.

2. Air distribution control

• Lever fully up - windscreen vents only.

• Lever midway - foot level and windscreen

vents.

• Lever fully down - foot level vents (also

provides some air to the windscreen).

3. Fan speed control

Move the control downwards to progressivelyincreasefan speed. With the control at ’0’ the fan is stationary and the volume of air entering the passenger compartment is solely dependent upon the ram effect of the vehicle moving through the air.

Heating & ventilation

USING YOUR HEATER

Ensure the front grille and the air intake grille on the front wing are kept clear of obstructions (especiallysnowand ice).

The following examples of basic heater settings are intended as a general guide; the air distribution, temperature and blower controls can then be further adjusted to suit your comfort requirements.

Always remember that full heating is not availableuntil the engine has reached its normal operating temperature.

Maximum heating

• Temperature control - fully down.

• Distribution control - midway.

• Fan speed control - fully down.

• Fresh air vents - fully closed.

Demisting and defrosting

• Temperature control - fully down.

• Distribution control - fully up.

• Fan speed control - fully down.

• Fresh air vents - fully open for demisting

(closed for defrosting).

• Opening a window may improve

ventilation.

Maximum ventilation

• Temperature control - fully up.

• Distribution control - fully down.

• Fan speed control - fully down.

• Fresh air vents - fully open.

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