Rover 1998 Owner Manual

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1 Introduction .......................................................... 1

SECTION 2 Controls & instruments ........................................ 7

SECTION 3 Driving & operating ............................................. 83

SECTION 4 Owner maintenance ............................................. 127

SECTION 5 General data ......................................................... 169

SECTION 6 Parts & accessories............................................... 181

SECTION 7 Off-road driving.................................................... 185

Index ..................................................................... 197

As part ofLand Rover environmental policy,this publication is printedon paper madefrom elemental chlorine free pulp.

Publication No. LRL 0124ENX- 2nd Edition

 1998 RoverGroup Limited

SECTION 1

Introduction

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

This handbook coversall currentversions of the 4.0 and 4.6 litre V8i petrolengine and2.5 litre diesel engineRange Rover models and, together with the Service Portfoliobook, provides all theinformation thatyou willneed to derive maximum pleasure fromowning and driving your new vehicle.

For convenience, thehandbook isdivided into sections, each dealingwith aparticular aspect of driving or caring forthe vehicle.Sections are listed on the contentspage andyou will find it worthwhile to takea littletime to read each one, and to get to know your Range Rover as soon as youpossibly can. Remember, the more you understandbefore you drive, the greater thesatisfaction when you are seated behind thesteering 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. If you are in any doubt, then contact your Dealer.

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Service Portfolio 3..........................................

Engine compartment labels 4.........................

Vehicle identification number 5.......................

Anti-theft precautions 5..................................

Breakdown safety code 6................................

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, including loss or damage to property, or injury to persons, 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

SERVICE PORTFOLIO

The Service Portfoliobook includedin your literature pack containsimportant vehicle identification information anddetails of your entitlement under the terms ofthe LandRover warranty, as wellas usefulconsumer advice.

Most important of all, however,is thesection on maintenance. This outlines theservicing requirements for yourRange Roverand also incorporates the servicerecord slips, which the Dealer shouldsign andstamp tocertify that routine serviceshave 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, hence, 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

ENGINE COMPARTMENT INFORMATIONLABELS

Various labels arefixed to your vehicle to draw yourattention tospecific safety information.The following are of particular importance:

A. AIR CONDITIONING B. KEEP CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS C. VIN LABEL - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER

D. BONNET OPENINGAND CLOSING

INSTRUCTIONS

On vehicles withan airbagSRS, rememberto take careful noteof warninginformation labels that may be attached to the sunvisor orother parts of the vehicle.

Introduction

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

If you need to communicate with aLand Rover dealer, youmay beasked to quote the Vehicle Identification Number(VIN).

The VIN (and recommended maximumvehicle weights) is stampedon alabel fixedto the top panel above the left handheadlight (viewed from the driver’sseat). Thisshould also match the VIN recorded inthe Service Portfolio book.

In addition, as a deterrentto carthieves and to assist the police,the VINis alsostamped on a plate which is visible throughthe leftside of the windscreen.

A. Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) B. Gross vehicleweight (whererequired) C. Gross train weight (whererequired) D. Maximum frontaxle load (whererequired) E. Maximum rear axleload (whererequired)

ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS

While it may be difficultto deterthe ’professional’car thief,the majority of thefts are carried outby unskilledopportunists. Therefore, take vehiclesecurity very seriously and ALWAYS adopt this simple’four point’ drill whenever youleave your vehicle - even for just a few minutes:

1. Fully close allthe windows(and the

sunroof).

2. Remove your valuablebelongings (or hide

them out of sight).

3. Remove the starterkey.

4. Superlock the vehicleusing theremote

handset.

Thieves are attractedby ’vulnerable’vehicles. Even if you have followedthe ’fourpoint’ drill, there is stillmuch youcan doto makeyour vehicle a lessinviting target.

BE SAFE - NOT SORRY!

• Park where your vehicle canbe easily seen

by householders and passers-by.

• At night, park in well lit areasand avoid

deserted or dimly-litside streets.

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

NEVER leave the keys inthe vehicle.

• Do not keep important documents(or

spare keys) inthe vehicle- these are a real bonus for the thief.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Remember the breakdown

safety code

If a breakdown occurs whiletravelling:-

• Wherever possible, consistentwith

road safety and traffic conditions, the vehicle shouldbe movedoff the main thoroughfare, preferablyinto a lay-by. If a breakdown occurson a motorway, pull wellover tothe inside of the hard shoulder.

• Switch on hazard lights.

• If possible, position a warning

triangle or a flashing amberlight at an appropriate distancefrom the vehicle to warn other trafficof the breakdown. (Note the legal requirements of somecountries).

• Consider evacuating passengers

through nearside doorsonto the verge as a precaution shouldyour Range Rover be struck byanother vehicle.

SECTION 2

Controls & instruments

In this section of the handbook youwill find descriptions of the controls andinstruments on your vehicle.

For your own safety, itis mostimportant to read this sectionfully andto gaina thorough understanding of all the controlsbefore driving.

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

Locks & alarm 10...........................................

Tailgate 21......................................................

Message centre 22.........................................

Seats 33.........................................................

Seat belts 41...................................................

Airbag SRS 45................................................

Steering column 49........................................

Door mirrors 50..............................................

Instruments 52...............................................

Warning lights 54...........................................

Lights & indicators 58....................................

Wipers & washers 60.....................................

Switches 63....................................................

Electric windows 65........................................

Electric sunroof 68.........................................

Heating & ventilating 71.................................

Interior equipment 77.....................................

Controls

1. Passenger airbag SRS(if fitted)

2. High/low gear rangeswitch (manual

gearbox)

3. Cruise control masterswitch (iffitted)

4. Hazard warning switch

5. Air suspension switches

6. Rear fog guard light switch

7. Front fog light switch (iffitted)

8. Lighting switch

9. Remote radio/cassette/CD playerswitches

(if fitted)

10.Instrumentpanel

11.Radio/cassette/CDplayer

12.Heater/air-conditioningcontrols

13.Ashtray/cigarlighter

14.Automaticgearbox mode switch(if fitted)

15.Exteriormirror operating switches

16.Windowand sunroof operating switches

17.Handbrake

18.Automaticgear selector ormanual gear

lever

19.Steeringcolumn adjustment lever

20.Cruisecontrol switches (iffitted)

21.Driver’sairbagSRS (iffitted)

Locks & alarm

Your vehicle isfitted witha sophisticated electronic anti-theft alarmand engine immobilisation system. Inorder toensure maximum security, youare advisedto gain a full understanding of the systemby thoroughly reading thissection ofthe handbook.

LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING THE

ALARM

You have been supplied withtwo handset/keys (numbered 1and 2).While both are identical inoperation, theytransmit two different sets of information (see’Lazy seats’). Replacement handsets areonly available from a Land Rover dealer. Upto twofurther handsets (3 and 4) can also beobtained.

There are four methods forsecuring your vehicle:

1. ’Superlocking’using thehandset (recommended high securitymethod).

2. ’Superlocking’using thekey.

3. Locking using the handset.

4. Locking using the key.

FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY, ALWAYS

’SUPERLOCK’ THE VEHICLE USING THE

HANDSET

(except when the vehicle isto belocked with passengers or animalsinside).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Emergency keys

In addition to the two handsets, you have also been suppliedwith twoseparate keys. These keysperform thesame functions as the key partof thehandset and are intended for emergencyuse only. DO NOT keep the keysinside the vehicle.

The handset

The radio remote handset hasthree buttons. By pressing the appropriate button,the handset can be used eitheras aconventional key, or as a remotehandset toeither lock or ’superlock’the vehicle.

Locks & alarm

1. Press to releasethe key,which can then be used as a conventionalkey tooperate the starter switch,glovebox anddoor locks.

2. Lock button (padlock symbol)

• press once to lock.

• press twice to ’superlock’.

• press and hold to ’lazylock’ (see’Lazy

locking’ ).

3. Unlock button

• press once to unlock.

• press and hold to operatethe ’lazyseat’

facility (see ’Lazyseats’).

Once the securitysystem isarmed, the central locking system locksall the doors and the tailgate, the perimetricalarm (protecting the doors, bonnet and tailgate) isarmed, andthe engine is immobilised.

• If ’handset superlocking’is activated,the

volumetric alarm isalso armed (a sensor inside the passengercompartment monitors the interiorspace andactivates the alarm if an intrusioninto the passenger compartment isdetected).

The volumetric sensorwill entera self-check mode each time you turn the starterswitch off. It will remain activefor 60seconds, or until:

1. The driver’s dooris openedand closed.

2. The vehicle islocked withthe handsetor

key.

NOTE: Ifthe sensorfails its self-checkfive

times consecutively, onlythe ’perimetric’ elements of the security systemwill be active (doors, bonnet and tailgate). Anyattempt to ’superlock’with thehandset willresult in ’ALARM FAULT’ being displayed onthe message centre anda mislockoccurring (see ’Mislock’).Seek qualifiedassistanceto rectify the fault.

Switching off the alarm sounder

If the alarm is triggered,it canbe turnedoff in three ways:

• Press the lock button once.

• Press the unlock button once.

• Turn the key in the driver’s doorto the

’unlock’ position (towardsthe frontof the vehicle).

Locks & alarm

Anti-theft alarm indicator light

After locking the vehicle, theRED indicator light (arrowed in illustration) flashes rapidly for ten seconds to confirm that thesecurity system has been successfully armed. After ten seconds, the indicatorlight adjuststo a slower frequency, and then continues toflash asan anti-theft deterrent untilsuch timeas the security system isdisarmed.

If, while operating the handset(or key),the alarm sounds, this indicates thatone of the doors, the bonnet or the tailgate isnot properly closed (themessage centre display will confirm whichaperture isnot secure).

Although the handset can be successfully operated from a significant distancefrom the vehicle, when lockingit iswise to be close enough to visually confirm thatthe door locking buttons have dropped intoplace and that the indicator light confirmsa successful lock.

NOTE: Occasionalatmosphericconditions

can significantly reducethe effective rangeof handset operation. If this occurs,operate the handset closer to the vehicle.In extreme cases, it may be necessaryto touch the handset against the radio aerial’fired’ onto one of the rear sidewindows.

SUPERLOCKING

If the vehicle is ’superlocked’(with either the handset, or the key), thedoors CANNOTbe unlocked or opened from insidethe vehicle.

For this reason DO NOTsuperlock the vehicle with passengers inside.

’Superlocking’ using the handset:

Press and releasethe ’lock’button (1) on the handset twice (within1 seconds you will hear ’superlocking’engage.

If any door, the bonnet or tailgateis leftopen, a mislock willoccur (see’Mislock’).

If a window or sunroof is open, superlocking will engage immediately,however volumetric protection will not be activated.

To unlock:

Press and releasethe ’unlock’button (2) on the handset once.

If the handset is inoperative,the vehiclecan be unlocked by using the emergency key access code (see’Emergency key access’).

/2seconds). After 15

Locks & alarm

’Superlocking’ using the key:

Wherever possible thehandset MUST be used to ’superlock’ thevehicle. However, if the handset is inoperative,the keycan be used as follows:

Turn the key in the driver’s doortowards the rear of the vehicle (andrelease) twice within

/2seconds.

NOTE: ’Superlocking’the vehicle usingthe

key will provideperimetric protection only volumetric protection (protectionof the interior space insidethe vehicle)WILL NOT BE ACTIVE! If any door, the bonnet, or the tailgate is leftopen, amislock will occur (see ’Mislock’).

To unlock:

Wherever possible usethe handsetto unlock the vehicle - press andrelease the ’unlock’ button.

If necessary, thekey canbe usedto unlock a ’superlocked’vehicle, but before the engine can be started, it willbe necessaryto release the engine immobilisationfunction byentering the emergency keyaccess code (see ’Emergency key access’).

WARNING

NEVER ’superlock’ the vehicle if passengers are to be left inside - ’superlocking’ prevents door locks from being operated from INSIDE as well as outside the vehicle!

NOTE: Ifthe handset’lock’ button or the door

key are operatedonce, thecentral locking will be activated, but the alarmwill onlybe in ’perimetric’mode andthe doorsand locks CAN be opened from the inside. ALWAYS, where possible securethe vehicleby ’superlocking’.

’Sill’ locking

To operate the central lockingfrom insidethe vehicle, push down either frontdoor sill button.

The security system will NOT be armed.

NOTE: ’Sill’locking (also knownas slam

locking) is NOTpossible fromoutside the vehicle.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If unattended passengersare tobe leftin the vehicle, DONOT superlock. Unattended passengers shouldlock the vehicle from insideby pressingdown the driver’s door sillbutton.

If animals are to be left inthe vehicle, volumetric protection MUSTNOT be activated - anymovement insidethe vehicle could triggerthe alarm.

DO NOT leavechildren unattendedin the vehicle!

Locks & alarm

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION

Engine immobilisation isan importantaspect of the Range Rover’s securitysystem, and includes a featureknown as’passive immobilisation’.This isdesigned to safeguard the vehicle from theft shouldthe driverforget to lock the doors. The engine isautomatically immobilised whenever anyof thefollowing conditions occur.

1. When the vehicleis lockedusing the handset or key.

2. Thirty seconds afterthe starterswitch has been turned off AND the driver’s door opened.

3. Ten minutes after the starterswitch has been turned off (even ifthe keyremains in the starter switchand thedriver’s door has not opened).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is virtuallyimpossible to leave the car unattended or attended without the engine being immobilisedautomatically. For this reason it isimportant thatall drivers are fullyaware of the following:

The engine is re-mobilised bypressing the ’unlock’ button on the handset or inserting the keyin thestarter switch.

If the handset is lost or damagedand fails to operate, the engine mustbe re-mobilisedby enteringthe emergency key access codebefore thevehicle can be driven (see ’Emergencykey access’).

Locks & alarm

EMERGENCY KEY ACCESS

If the handset is lost or failsto operate,the engine can be re-mobilised byusing the key to enter a unique four digitemergency key access code. Thecode isrecorded on the Security Information cardand isentered as follows:

1. Using the key, turn the driver’s door lockto theLOCK position 4 times and return the key to the centre position

(as shown) after each turnof the key. It is now possible touse thekey to enter the separatenumerical values of the four digits that make up the emergency keyaccess code.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When entering a code:

• ENSURE each keymovement is

carried out with care andprecision and turned through the full extent of its travel.

• After turning the key to either the

lock or unlock positions, makesure it is FULLY returned tothe centre (vertical)position.

• If you forget your placein the

sequence of key operations and, therefore, do not complete acode, open and then shut the door and start entering the code again(this will not count as a failed attempt).

2. Enter the FIRST digit of the code. If the first digit is4,

turn the key to the UNLOCK position 4 times. Ensure the key is FULLY returned tothe

centre position aftereach turnof thekey.

3. Enter the SECOND digit of the code. If the second digit is

3, turn the key to the LOCK position 3 times. Remember;

the key must be FULLY returned to the centre positionafter eachturn of the key.

4. Enter the THIRD digit of

the code. If the third digit is

2, turn the key to the UNLOCK

position twice, ensuringthat

the key is FULLY returnedto the centre position after eachturn ofthe key.

5. Enter the FOURTH digit of

the code. If the fourth digit is

1, turn the key to the LOCK

position once. Ensure the key

is FULLY returned to the centre position afterthe keyhas been turned.

6. FINALLY, turn the key to

the UNLOCK position once

more to disarm the alarmand

re-mobilisethe engine.If the

code has been entered successfully,the anti-theftalarm indicator light will extinguish,the doorswill unlock and the engine can be started.

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NOTE: Duringthe accessprocedure,the

anti-theft indicator lightwill continueto flash (indicating that thealarm isstill partially armed).

NOTE: Ifthe handsetis inoperable, the

emergency key accesscode must be entered EVERY time you need to start theengine.

If an incorrect code has been entered:

If the code has been entered incorrectly,the anti-theft alarm indicatorlight will continue to flash. In this case, returnto ’1’and re-enter the code.

After three failedentry attempts,the security system invokes adelay periodof thirty minutes during which the systemwill not accept any furtherattempts toenter acode.

WARNING

• NEVER leave the Security Information

card in the vehicle.

• Memorise the emergency key access

code or keep the Security Information card on your person in case of emergencies (a damaged handset for example).

Locks & alarm

MISLOCK

A mislock will occur if:

• A door, bonnet or tailgate are leftopen.

• The key is left in the starterswitch.

• An incomplete ’lazylock’ isattempted. The

message centre willindicate the cause of a mislock e.g. ’SUNROOFBLOCKED’.

If a mislock occurs, awarning ’bleep’will sound in which case you should unlockthe vehicle, rectify thecause of the mislock and then re-lock the vehicle.

LAZY LOCKING

’Lazy locking’ enablesyou touse the handset or key to close the windows andsunroof at the same time as yousecure thevehicle.

To operate lazy locking:

1. Ensure the doors, bonnet and tailgate are properly closed.

2. With the handset - pressand holdthe ’lock’ button (presstwice andhold onthe second press if ’superlocking’). With the key - turn and holdthe keyin the ’lock’ position.

The doors and tailgate willlock andthe windows, followed by the sunroofwill close.

NOTE: Ifa windowor thesunroof detectsan

obstruction, a mislockoccurs andthe locking sequence will stop.Remove theobstruction before trying to ’lazy lock’again.

LAZY SEATS

The lazy seat facility isavailableonly on vehicles fitted witha driver’sseat memory. The facility enablesthe handsetsto be used to recall the pre-setelectric seat/mirror positions when you UNLOCK the door. The two handsets are separatelyidentified by different labels and by grey andblack batterycovers key 1 correspondsto driver’sseat memory 1, and key 2 to seat memory 2(see ’Seats’).

NOTE: Ifadditional handset/keyshavebeen

obtained (key 3 and key4), theyare not linked to the memory seat system.

Press and hold the ’unlock’button onthe handset for 1 on the handset flashes rapidly),and then release. The driver’sseat and both mirrors will move to the positions programmedinto the relevant seat memory.

/2seconds (the indicatorlight

NOTE: ’Lazyseats’ will only operate if

volumetric protection wasactivated when the vehicle was locked(ie. by ’superlocking’using the handset). It will not function if the alarmsystem has already been triggeredsince it was last set, and will be cancelled ifa dooris opened, or if the vehicle isrelocked.

Locks & alarm

AUTO RELOCK

Auto relock ensuresthat, ifthe vehicleis unlocked accidentally, thevehicle will relock itself automatically aftera 60 second delay.

Once the ’unlock’button onthe handsethas been pressed, the alarm systemwill monitor the vehicle for 60 seconds.If anyof the following occur duringthis period,the vehicle will remain unlocked:

• A door or the tailgate is opened.

• Interior movement isdetected.

• The key is inserted intothe starterswitch,

or the switch is turnedto position’I’.

However, if none of the above hasoccurred within 60 seconds, then the vehicle will automaticallyreturn toits previous’locked’ state.

CHILD-PROOF LOCKS (reardoors only) Move the lever downwards (arrowedin illustration)to engage.

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

Opening the doors

When opening a door from outside the vehicle, it isrecommended thatthe moving part of the handle is held bythe fingersand that the door catch is operated bypushing with the thumb against the fixed partof the handle.

Locks & alarm

INERTIA CUT-OFF SWITCH

This switch is a safetydevice that automaticallyunlocks thedoors in the event of an accident or sudden impact (providedthe starter switch isturned on).In addition,the inertia switch inhibitspower tothe electric fuel pump, turns off the heating and air conditioning fans, and turns onthe hazard warning lights, whichcontinue flashinguntil either the starterswitch isturned off or the inertia switch isreset.

The switch is located behindthe verticalpanel in the right hand footwell. Remove thecover by using a coin to rotate theturnbuckle anti-clockwiseand thenprise the cover off.

When the switch is tripped,the message centre will alternatelydisplay; ’REFER HANDBOOK’ and ’INERTIASWITCH’.

To reset the switch, pressthe rubbertop (arrowed in illustration).

NOTE: Thevehicle can be secured evenif the

switch has been tripped byremoving the starter key, openingand closingone of the front doors and then lockingthe vehicle.

WARNING

Always check for fuel leaks before resetting the switch!

Locks & alarm

Handset batteries

When the batteriesneed replacing,the message centre willdisplay ’KEY BATTERY LOW’. To replace:

• Remove the batterycover byturning the

cover anti-clockwise witha coin.

• Taking care not to touch the circuitboard,

prise the batteriesfrom thecover and fit new ones (with the positiveside facingthe cover), and replacethe cover.

The batteries shouldbe replacedwithin 1 minute of removing the old ones, otherwiseit may be necessaryto re-synchronisethe handset (see ’Handsetsynchronisation’). New batteries are availablefrom your dealer.

Handset synchronisation

The handset transmitsa codedmessage, which changes eachtime abutton ispressed. If a handset is operatedtoo manytimes outof range of the vehicle orif thehandset batteries are removed for longer thana minute,it may need to be re-synchronised.

To synchronise:

Insert the handset key intothe starterswitch; the handset will then beresynchronised.

NOTE: Handsetsynchronisation cannot be

achieved if the vehicle alarmis armed orif the handset batteries needreplacing.

NOTE: Fingermarks on the batteries will

adverselyaffect batterylife. If possible, avoid touching the surface of thebatteries, andwipe clean before fitting.

Tailgate

OPENING THE TAILGATE

With the vehicleunlocked, pressthe release button once to release theupper tailgate.

NOTE: Thereis ahandle built into the lower

edge of the upper tailgateto assistin opening and closing.

With the upper tailgate open,press therelease button again to release thelower tailgate, which can then be loweredto thehorizontal position.

CLOSING THE TAILGATE

Raise the lowertailgate firstand close firmly. Then lower and close theupper tailgate.

WARNING

Do not drive with the tailgate open; poisonous carbon monoxide fumes will enter the vehicle.

Always check that the tailgate is secure before driving and before leaving the vehicle unattended.

NOTE: Thetailgate cannot be opened if the

vehicle battery isflat ordisconnected. If this occurs, access tothe loadspacecan only be achieved by foldingthe rearseats from inside the vehicle (see’Seats’).

Message centre

Driver warning andinformation messagesare displayed on the message centrein the lower part of the instrument pack.Messages have different priority levelsand are grouped into the following categories.

CRITICAL WARNINGS

Critical warning messagesare accompanied by an audible warning (threebeeps). Messages are displayedcontinuously while the starter switchis turnedon, andremain displayed while thefault persists.

DO NOT ignore these messages- TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION IMMEDIATELY!

Critical warnings aredisplayed continuously, normally on the lower lineof themessage centre, but if more than one messageis tobe displayed, then the upper displayline will also be used.

WARNINGS

Warning messages arenon-critical, but must be treated with some urgency.They willalso be accompanied by an audiblewarning (three beeps) each timethe messageis displayed.

DO NOT ignore these messages- TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION IMMEDIATELY.

Warning messages aredisplayed for approximately4 seconds.If otherwarning messages are pending,the displaytime will be reduced to approximately2 seconds.

INFORMATION MESSAGES

General

All information messagesare displayed for approximately4 seconds.If othermessages are pending, the display timewill be reduced to approximately 2 seconds. Notethat ’Critical Warning’ and ’Warning’messages always override ’Information’ messages.

These information messagesare grouped into three categories:

Category 1

Messages in thiscategory willbe accompanied by a single beepwhen the message is displayedfor thefirst time, and also when the starter switchis turnedon or off. At any other time, only the message will be presented - TAKE CORRECTIVEACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Category 2

Messages in thiscategory willbe accompanied by a single beepeach time the message is displayed- TAKECORRECTIVE ACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Category 3

Messages in thiscategory areNOT accompanied by an audible warning.Only the message will bedisplayed - TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Message centre

The following are CRITICAL WARNING messages and are listedin orderof priority.

Message Meaning What to do?

ENGINE DISABLED the engine will not startdue toalarm

system

PRESS REMOTE or ENTER KEYCODE as above as above

KEY CODE LOCKOUT incorrect code hasbeen enteredtoo

many times

MARKET NOT SET the language for the messagecentre

is not set SEAT BELT PLEASE you have not fastened yourseat belt fasten your seatbelt INERTIA SWITCH* thefuel cut-off switch has been

tripped GEARBOX OVRHEAT * automatic gearbox oiltemperature

too high

TRANSFER OVRHEAT* transfer gearboxoil temperaturetoo

high

press the remote handset unlock button or enter the emergency key accesscode

- see ’Locks & alarm’

wait 30 minutes and try again

seek qualified assistance

reset the switch - see’Locks

& alarm’

reduce speed or select lower gear. If message persists, stop vehicleand allow gearbox to cool; seek qualified assistance if message resumes.

reduce speed or select lower gear. If message persists, stop vehicleand allow gearbox to cool; seek qualified assistance if message resumes

Message centre

Message Meaning What to do?

LOW COOLANT as message suggests top up the coolant reservoir

and/or seek qualified

assistance DOOR OPEN RH-R the right hand rear door isopen close the door DOOR OPEN LH-R the left hand rear door is open close the door DOOR OPEN LH-F the left hand front door is open close the door DOOR OPEN RH-F the right hand front door isopen close the door BONNET OPEN the bonnet is open close the bonnet IGNITION KEY IN you haveleft the key in the starter

switch LIGHTS ON you have left your lightson switch off the lights HEADLIGHT DELAY you have selectedheadlight delay-

headlights will switchoff

automatically SLOW: 55 KMH air suspension fault slow down to less than 55

ENG OIL OVERHEAT engineoil temperature istoo high stop and allow the engineto

remove the key

km/h and seek qualified assistance

cool; if the problem persists, do not drive -seek qualified assistance

* These messagesalternate withthe message ’REFERHANDBOOK’. When this is displayed,refer to the appropriate section inthis handbookfor further information.

Message centre

Message Meaning What to do?

AIRBAG FAULT there is a problem withthe airbag seek qualifiedassistance RH FRONT WINDOW alternates withone ofthe following: refer to the description

LH FRONT WINDOW WINDOW NOT SET, WINDOW givenfor thealternating RH REAR WINDOW BLOCKED, ANTI-TRAPOFF, message LH REAR WINDOW or WINDOWOPEN

SPEED LIMIT --- you have exceededyour preset

speed limit SPEED LIMIT OFF the presetspeed limithas been

cancelled FUEL GAUGE FAULT asmessage suggests seek qualifiedassistance TEMP GAUGE FAULT as message suggests seek qualified assistance LH SEAT HEATER thefuse hasblown fit a new fuse - this

RH SEAT HEATER as above as above SUNROOF the ’ANTI-TRAP’ functionis

overridden (alternates withmessage

ANTI-TRAP OFF) TRANSFER NEUTRAL the transfer box hasmoved tothe

neutral position BONNET openingthe bonnetwas the cause of

the alarm systemtriggering

LH FRONT DOOR openingthis doorwas thecause of check that the vehicle is RH FRONT DOOR the alarm systemtriggering secure -message LH REAR DOOR alternates with ALARM RH REAR DOOR TRIGGERED message

IGNITION TAMPER turning the starter switch onwas the

cause of the alarm systemtriggering TAILGATE opening the tailgate wasthe cause

of the alarm system triggering

reduce your speedor cancel the function

message alternates withthe fuse number message

refer to ’ANTI-TRAPOFF’ message

remove fuse 11 if transfer neutral is no longer required

check that the vehicle is secure - messagealternates with the ALARM TRIGGERED message

as above

Message centre

The following are WARNING messages;

Message Meaning What to do?

TAILGATE OPEN the tailgate is open close the tailgate WINDOW BLOCKED the anti-trap functionhas detected

an obstruction while the windowis

being closed

SUNROOF BLOCKED the anti-trapfunction has detected

an obstruction while the sunroofis

being closed ALARM FAULT the alarmsystem hasa fault seek qualified assistance ANTI-TRAP OFF the anti-trapfunction for one or

more windows or the sunroof is

disabled - messagealternates with

another to indicate which anti-trap

function is disabled EAS FAULT there isa faultwith theair

suspension system ABS FAULT there is a fault withthe anti-lock

braking system SLOW: 30 KPH MAX yourroad speed is too high for the

current ride height SLOW: 55 KPH MAX yourroad speed is too high for the

current ride height

this message willalternate with another one to indicate which window is affected remove the obstruction

remove the obstruction before trying to reclose the sunroof

ensure that thereare no obstructions in the aperture

seek qualified assistance

slow down to less than 30 km/h

slow down to less than 55 km/h

Message centre

FUSE FAILURE MESSAGES

The following fuse failure messagesare INFORMATION CATEGORY1 messages.(see’Fuses’ for fuse replacement information).

Message Meaning Action

FUSE 2 to 22 FAILED Fuse blown Fita newfuse

Notes:

1. The fault messagesfor fuses10 and20

may also be displayed inconjunction with the messages ’RHSEAT HEATER’and ’LH SEAT HEATER’. This will occurif theseat heater affected bythe relevantblown fuse is operated.

2. The fault message for fuse12 mayalso be displayed in conjunctionwith themessage ’HEATED REAR WINDOW’.This willoccur if the heated rear screenis operated after fuse 12 has blown.

3. In all cases, the fusefailed messagewill alternate with the appropriate description message e.g. ’FUSE10 FAILED’,followed by ’RH SEAT HEATER’.

4. Fuse 1 covers the instrumentpack. If this fuse fails, replacethe fuse(no message can be given because themessage centre is controlled by the instrumentpack).

5. The message centreresponds tomultiple fuse failures bydisplaying separate messages, one afterthe other.

Message centre

BULB FAILURE MESSAGES

The following are INFORMATION CATEGORY1 messages. (see’Bulb replacement’).

Message Meaning What to do?

RH DIP BEAM Bulb failed Replacebulb LH DIP BEAM Bulbfailed Replace bulb RH MAIN BEAM One or both bulbs failed Replace bulb LH MAIN BEAM Oneor bothbulbs failed Replacebulb RH SIDE LIGHT Bulb failed Replacebulb LH SIDE LIGHT Bulb failed Replacebulb FRONT INDICATOR One or both bulbs failed Replace bulb RH FRONT FOG Bulb failed Replacebulb LH FRONT FOG Bulb failed Replacebulb RH TAIL LIGHT Bulb failed Replacebulb LH TAIL LIGHT Bulb failed Replacebulb RH BRAKE LIGHT Bulbfailed Replace bulb LH BRAKE LIGHT Bulb failed Replacebulb REAR INDICATOR One orboth bulbsfailed Replace bulb RH REAR FOG Bulb failed Replace bulb LH REAR FOG Bulb failed Replace bulb RH REVERSE Bulb failed Replace bulb LH REVERSE Bulb failed Replace bulb NUMBER PLATE Bulb failed Replace bulb

The message centrewill respondto multiple bulb failures bydisplaying separate messages,one after the other.

All bulb failure messages willbe displayed whenthe starterswitch is turned on or off and when the system affectedby therelevant bulb failure is operated.The message’BULB FAILURE’ will alternate with the appropriate bulbdescription message, e.g.’BULB FAILURE’followed by ’RH REAR FOG’.

Message centre

MISCELLANEOUS FAULT MESSAGES

The following are INFORMATION CATEGORY 1 messages.

Message Meaning What to do?

LOW SCREEN WASH as message suggests fill the screenwashreservoir GEARBOX FAULT as message suggests seek qualified assistance TRACTION FAILURE asmessage suggests seek qualified assistance LOW BRAKE FLUID as messagesuggests top-up thefluid reservoir

and/or seek qualified

assistance ODOMETER ERROR as message suggests seek qualified assistance KEY BATTERY LOW as message suggests fit new batteries in the

handset

The following are INFORMATION CATEGORY 2 messages.

Message Meaning What to do?

CATALYST OVRHEAT* as messagesuggests see ’Warning lights’ MEMORY 1 STORED youhave stored the seat andmirror

positions into memorystore 1

MEMORY 2 STORED youhave stored the seat andmirror

positions into memorystore 2

REAR WINDOWS ON you have enabled the reardoor

window operating switches

ALARM TRIGGERED the alarm hasbeen triggeredsince

the ignition was last turnedoff

MIRROR DIP STORE youhave stored the reverse dip

positions of the door mirrorsin memory

no action required

no action required - was

your vehicle securewhen

you returned to it?

no action required

Message centre

Message Meaning What to do?

WINDOW NOT SET the one-touchand anti-trap

functions are not set

SUNROOF NOT SET the one-touch and anti-trap

functions are not set

WINDOW SET you havesuccessfully set the

one-touch and anti-trapfunctions

SUNROOF SET you have successfully set the

one-touch and anti-trapfunctions

TRACTlON OVRHEAT the warninglight willflash. Traction

control has been disabled toprevent overheating of the system’s braking components, and will be re-enabled when the braking components have

cooled INT LIGHTS OFF auto functionhas been turned off see’Interior equipment’ INT LIGHTS ON auto functionhas beenturned on see ’Interiorequipment’ EAS MANUAL you have lockedthe airsuspension

in ACCESS ride height

ALTERNATOR FAULT as message suggests seek qualified assistance START ENGINE you may now startthe engine see ’Locks & alarm’

set the one-touch and anti-trap functions see

’Electric windows’

set the one-touch and anti-trap functions see

’Electric sunroof’

no action required

prevent wheel spin condition by easing off the throttle

CAUTION the vehicleis being driven on its bump stops

Message centre

Message Meaning What to do?

MIRROR DIP ON the door mirror dip functionfor

driving in reversegear hasbeen

turned on MIRROR DIP OFF the door mirror dip functionfor

driving in reversegear hasbeen

turned off

* This message alternateswith the message ’REFER HANDBOOK’.When this is displayed, refer

to the appropriate section inthis handbookfor further information.

The following are INFORMATION CATEGORY 3 messages;

Message Meaning What to do?

SUNROOF OPEN you haveremoved thestarter key

and opened the drivers doorwith the

sunroof still open RIGHT PARK LIGHT youhave set the right hand front

and rear side lights asparking lights

LEFT PARK LIGHT you have set theleft handfront and

rear side lightsas parkinglights

PARK LIGHTS you haveset theright andleft hand

front and rear side lightsas parking

lights MOVEMENT DETECT the alarm systemis sensing

movement in the vehicle whenyou

are trying to ’Superlock’

no action required

if you are leaving the vehicle, close thesunroof

turn the lighting switch off if parking lights arenot required

isolate the causeof the movement and try again do not attempt to ’Superlock’ with peopleor animals inside thevehicle

Message centre

Message Meaning What to do?

SELECT NEUTRAL you havemade an attempt to change

gear ranges without the gearbox

being in NEUTRAL SLOW DOWN your currentroad speedis too high

to perform a transfer boxrange

change

select neutral

stop the vehicle before changing range

MANUALLY-OPERATED FRONT SEATS

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.

DO NOT allow occupants to travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt with the seatback angle set to 15 degrees from the upright (vertical) position.

Seats

Backrest movement

Rotate the handwheel to achievethe desired backrest angle.

Forward/backward movement

Raise the leverto slidethe seat forward or back. Ensure that the seatis lockedin position before driving.

Height adjustment

(driver only)

Extend the lever and eitherpull orpush to set the seat base to the desired height.

Seats

Head restraint adjustment

Head restraints aredesigned to restrain rearward movement ofthe headin theevent of a collision.

Depress the button to raiseor lower.Tilt the angle of the restraint toensure itis as close to the back of the head as possible.

Folding armrests

An adjustable folding armrest isfitted to the inboard side of the front seats.

Pull the armrest down intothe horizontal position then turn the knob at the end of the armrest to set the desiredangle.

WARNING

• DO NOT drive with the head restraints

removed.

• ALWAYS adjust the height of the head

restraint to support the back of the head, NOT the neck.

POWER OPERATED FRONT SEATS

(where fitted) Seat adjustment is only possiblewhen the starter switch isturned topositions ’I’ or ’II’ or with a front door open when the starter switch is at position ’0’.

The following functions are available:

Seat forward & rearward

Push and hold the switch forwards or backwards to move the seatto thedesired position.

WARNING

To avoid the risk of loss of control, DO NOT adjust the driver’s seat while the vehicle is in motion.

Seats

Seat cushion angle

Twist the switch forward orback totilt the front or rear of the seat cushionto thedesired position.

Seat cushion height

Push the switch up or down to raise orlower the cushion.

Lumbar support adjustment

Press the upper button to increase, andthe lower button to reduce, lumbarsupport.

Seats

Head restraint adjustment

Raise or lowerthe switchuntil thehead restraint is levelwith theback of the head.

WARNING

Head restraints are designed to support the back of the head (NOT THE NECK), and to restrain rearward movement of the head in the event of a collision. The restraint must be positioned behind the head tobe effective.

Seat back adjustment

Twist the switch forward orbackward untilthe desired seat backangle isachieved.

WARNING

DRIVER’S SEAT/MIRRORS MEMORY

FACILITY

(where fitted)

NOTE: Notall electricseatinstallations

include the seat and mirrormemory facilities.

WARNING

Before activating the seat/mirror memory, ensure that the area immediately surrounding the seats is clear of obstructions.

Seats

Your vehicle canmemorise twodifferent driver seating andmirror positions.To store the positions in the systemmemory, the starter switch mustbe turnedto either position ’I’ or ’II’ andthe transmissionmust NOT be in reverse gear.

Set the driver’sseat andboth doormirrors to the required positionsand storethe settings by pressing and holding theSEAT MEMORY switch together with either switch1 or2, for2 seconds. ’MEMORY 1 STORED’ or’MEMORY 2 STORED’ will be displayedon themessage centre to confirm the storingaction.

To recall your stored positionafter the seat or mirrors have beenmoved byanother driver, press and hold the appropriateswitch (1 or

2); the seat and mirrorswill returnto the position stored by that memoryswitch. Once they have reachedtheir memorypositions a tone will sound to confirm that theoperation is complete.

NOTE: Ifthe memorypositions are stored

whilst the lights are on,the illuminationlevel of the instrument panel willalso bestored in the memory.

Seats

Driver’s seat one-touch operation

The one-touch function is operatedby briefly pressing the relevantmemory switch (1 or 2). The seat will then automaticallymove to the memory position.

’One touch’ operationcan becancelled at any time by pressing either ofthe memory switches or any of the seat axisswitches. Pressing either ofthe seatmemory switches stops all movement immediately: pressing one of the axis switches cancelsthe memory seat movement but starts the seatmoving inthe direction of the switch whichis pressed. Release the switchto stopall movement.

• Automatic transmission: the one-touch

function is NOT available whenthe engine is running and the gearshiftlever is out of ’P’ (park).

• Manual transmission: the one-touch

function is NOT available whenthe engine is running.

Lazy seats

The lazy seat facility enablesthe handsets to be used to recall seatand mirrorpositions when you UNLOCK the doors.

If the vehicle had beensuperlocked using a handset, then pressingthe UNLOCKBUTTON on handset 1 for more than 1 causes the driver’sseat and both mirrors to move to the position storedby memory switch 1. Pressing the UNLOCKBUTTON on handset 2 for more than 1 the driver’s seatand bothmirrors to move to the position stored by memoryswitch 2.

/2seconds

/2seconds causes

Passenger seat memories

(if fitted) The operation of the passengerseat memories is the same as thatfor thedriver’s apart from the following:

• One-touch operation isavailable whenever

normal memory operationis available.

• Passenger seat memoriesdo notinclude

the mirror positionsor instrumentpanel illumination level.

• The message centrewill notconfirm the

storing of a memory position.

REAR SEAT

WARNING

DO NOT adjust any part of a seat while the vehicle is in motion.

Ensure your fingers are clear of the seat latches when folding the rear seats.

Seats

Before folding eitherpart ofthe rearseat, ensure that the outer rearseat beltsare correctly stowed intheir beltclips (see illustration).To avoiddamaging thecentre seat belt, rollthe buckleneatly and stow it in the space providedat itsanchor pointin the centre of the rear seat.

To fold either part of the rearseat, pressthe appropriate release button’A’, thenfold the backrest down to position 1.To further increase the loadspace,fold the backrest and seat base togetherto position2.

When returning the rear seatto itsnormal position, ensure thatthe backrestis securely latched in placebefore driving.

Folding the rear seats

One or both parts of the splitrear seatcan be either partially foldedto providea useful horizontal surface orfully foldedto further increase the rearloadspace.

NOTE: Ifthe seatbase is not fully latchedin

position it will not be possible toraise the backrest.

WARNING

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

Rear head restraint adjustment

Head restraints aredesigned to restrain rearward movement ofthe headin theevent of a collision.

Lift to raise the headrestraint. Depressthe button to lower or remove the headrestraint.

Tilt the angle of the restaint toensure itis as close to the back of the headas possible.

Seats

Rear seat armrest

Pull on the tab at the top of the armrest and fold down to the horizontal position.

WARNING

Always adjust the height of the head restraint to support the back of the head, not the neck.

DO NOT carry passengers withthe head restraints removed.

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 chanceswith safety!

• DO make sure that ALLpassengers are

securely strapped inat alltimes; even for the shortest journeys.

• ALWAYS adjust seat belts toeliminate any

slack in the webbing andto ensurethat the diagonal belt passes acrossthe shoulder without slippingoff orpressing on the neck.

• ALWAYS fit the lap belt strap aslow on

the hips as possible (neveracross the abdomen).

• DO NOT slackenthe webbingby pulling

the belt away from the body -to befully effective, the seatbelt mustremain in full contact with the body at all times.

• DO have seat belts checkedif the vehicleis

involved in an accident.

• DO NOT allow occupants totravel with the

seat backs reclinedsteeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained fromthe seat belt with the seat backangle setto 15 degrees from the upright (vertical) position.

• DO use the seat beltsto securelarge items

of luggage that are to be carriedon the seats - in the eventof anaccident, insecure items becomeflying missiles capable of causingserious injury.

• DO NOT fit more than one personinto a

seat belt, or fit a seat beltthat istwisted or obstructed in any way thatcould impede its smooth operation.

• DO NOT allow foreign matter(particularly

sugary food or drink particles)to enter the seat belt locks;such substancescan render the seat belt locksinoperative.

• Pregnant women should ask adoctor for

advice about the safest wayto wearseat belts.

WARNING

Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly

- an improperly worn seat belt increases the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

The airbag supplementary restraint system (SRS) (where fitted) is designed to add to the overall effectiveness of the seat belts, it DOES NOT replace them. SEAT BELTS MUST ALWAYS BE WORN.

Seat belts

Draw the belt over theshoulder andacross the chest, and insert themetal tongueplate into the lock nearest thewearer; a ’click’ indicates that the belt issecurely locked.

Seat belts are designed tobear uponthe bony structure of the body (pelvis,chest and shoulders) and canonly beworn safelywith the seats in the normalUPRIGHT position;DO NOT allow the front passengerto travelwith the seat steeplyreclined.

Fastening inertia reel seat belts

Upper anchorage adjustment

The height of the seat belt upperanchorage can be adjusted for comfortAND safety.Press and hold the button (arrowed in theupper illustration)to raiseor lower.

For maximum benefit, the seatbelt should always be worn with thewebbing crossingthe shoulder MIDWAY BETWEENTHE NECKAND THE EDGE OF THE SHOULDER.

Ensure that the anchorage has’clicked’ into one of the locked positionsbefore driving.

Fastening lap belts

The rear centralseating positionis fitted with a lap belt. To adjust, pull theslider (arrowedin illustration)along thebelt andfeed the webbing through the buckle untilthe beltis comfortably tight. Insertthe metaltongue plate into the lock nearestto thecentre of the vehicle.

Seat belts

Infant and child restraints

All infant and child restraintsystems are designed to be secured invehicle seats by means of a lap belt or thelap portionof a lap/shoulder belt.

When installing andusing anyinfant orchild restraint system, alwaysfollow the manufacturer’sinstructions. Failure to properly secure thechild restraintsystemcan endanger the child in acollision or sudden stop and cause injury toother passengers.

The centre rearseating positionis fitted with a lap belt which can bemanually tightenedto secure an infant or childrestraint system. Older children shoulduse thelap/shoulder belt fitted to the outer rear seatingpositions.

Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.

The above symbol affixed tothe fasciapanel of your vehicle, warns againstthe use of a REAR FACING childseat inthe front passenger seat, whena passengerairbag is fitted. This type of childseat couldcause serious injury toyour childin theevent of an airbag deployment.

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 effective body weight by as much as 30 times, making it impossible to hold on tothe child.

• DO NOT use a child seat that ’hooks’

over a seat back, 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 thebelt webbingfor signs of fraying, cuts and wear, alsopaying particular attention to the condition of the fixingpoints and adjusters.

DO NOT bleachor dyethe webbing.Clean the webbing using warm water andnon-detergent soap only; allow to dry naturally andDO NOT retract the beltsor usethe vehicleuntil they are completely dry.

Testing inertia reel seat belts

From time to time carryout thefollowing tests:

1. With the seat belt fastened,give the webbing near the buckle aquick upward pull. The buckle must remainsecurely locked.

2. With the seat belt fastened,sit backin the seat and ensure any slackhas been rewound. Then move the upper body sharply forward fromthe hips- the mechanism must lockautomatically and prevent any furtherunreeling ofthe belt.

3. With the seat belt unfastened,unreel the webbing to the limit of its travel.Check that unreeling is free fromsnatches and snags.

If a seat belt should fail anyof thesetests, contact your dealerimmediately.

WARNING

Always replace a seat belt that has withstood the strain of an impact or shows signs of fraying.

Airbag SRS

The airbag supplementaryrestraint system (SRS)provides additional protection for the driver, andfront seatpassenger, in the event ofa severe frontal impacton thevehicle.

Always remember: the airbag is a supplementary restraint systemthat providesADDITIONAL protection in a frontal impact only; it does NOT replace the need to wear a seat belt. For maximum safety protection in all crash situations, a seat belt must be worn.

Airbag SRS

How the airbag SRS works

The airbag supplementaryrestraint system (SRS) includes twinairbag modules(shown in illustration) toprotect boththe driverand the front seat passenger.

In the event of a collision involvinga frontal impact, the airbag control unitcrash sensor monitors the decelerationcaused by the impact and determineswhether theairbag SRS should be activated.

If the impact is sufficientlysevere, the system causes each airbagto inflate.Inflation is instantaneous and accompaniedby aloud noise. Also evident,may betraces of smoke and powder, which do not indicate a malfunction of the airbag. Anairbag willnot inflate as a result ofheavy braking,minor bumps or pot holes.

After inflation, the airbags willimmediately deflate, thereby ensuringthat visibilityisnot impaired.

WARNING

Following inflation some airbag SRS components are hot - DO NOT touch until they have cooled.

Airbag SRS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Even with an airbag SRS fitted, seat belts must ALWAYS be worn because:

• Airbags will onlyprovide additional

protection in severefrontal collisions. No protectionis afforded against the effectsof sideor rear impacts, roll overaccidents or minor frontal impacts.

• Inflation and deflation take place

instantaneouslyand willnot provide protection against theeffects of secondary impacts thatcan occur during multiple vehiclecollisions.

The airbag module inflates with considerable speed and force. For your safety:

• NEVER attach accessoryitems to an

airbag module cover,or placeitems of hand luggage or any objects on top of a module cover; these could interfere with theinflation ofthe airbag, or if the airbaginflates, be propelled inside thevehicle causing injury to the occupants.

• DO NOT allow occupants toobstruct

the operation of the airbagmodules by placing their feet, kneesor any other part of their personin contact with, or in close proximityto, an airbag module whilethe vehicleis in motion.

• CHILD SEATS: Do not use a rear

facing child seatin thefront passenger seat. Theinflating airbag could impact with the seatcausing injury to the child. If it isnecessary for a child to travelin thefront, set the seat fully rearwards andONLY use an approved FORWARD FACING child seat.

Airbag SRS warning light

A warning light, mounted on the instrument pack, willalert youto any malfunction which might prevent the airbag SRS from operating correctlyin the event of a frontal impact. Thesystem should always be checked bya dealerif any of the following symptomsoccur:

• The warning light fails toilluminate

when the starter switch isturned to position ’II’.

• The warning light fails toextinguish

within approximately eightseconds after the starterswitch isturned to position ’II’.

• The warning light illuminates or

flashes while thevehicle is being driven.

NOTE: Afterthe starterswitch is turned

to position ’II’, the system’sdiagnostic control unit checksits ownmemory and the warning light bulb for faults. Ifa fault is found, the warning light will pulse.

Airbag SRS

Service information

After a period of ten years someairbag components will need to bechanged (notethe ’airbag modules replacementdate’ shown on page 2 of the Owner Information & Service Record book). To ensure absolutesafety, this work must ONLY be carriedout bya Land Rover dealer, whoshould stampand signthe appropriate page of the OwnerInformation & Service Record bookonce thework is complete.

In addition, ALWAYS contact yourdealer if:

• an airbag inflates.

• the front of the vehicleis damaged,even if

the airbag has not inflated.

• any part of an airbagmodule cover(the

steering wheel centrepad orthe passenger side fasciapanel) shows signs of cracking or damage.

WARNING

Do NOT attempt to service, repair, replace or modify any part of the airbag SRS; tampering could cause inadvertent activation of the system resulting in personal injury.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The components that make up the airbag SRS are sensitiveto electricalor physical interference,either ofwhich couldeasily damage the system and causeinadvertent operation or a malfunction ofthe airbag module.

ALWAYS seek the assistance ofa Land Rover dealer tocarry outany of the following:

• Removal or repairof anywiring or

component in the vicinity ofany of the SRS components (yellow wiring harness), including: thesteering wheel, steering column,instrument and fascia panels.

• Installation of electronicequipment

such as a mobile telephone, two-way radio or in-car entertainment system.

• Attachment of accessoriesto the

front of the vehicle.

• Modification to the front of the

vehicle.

In addition: If you sell your RangeRover, besure to inform the new owner that the vehiclehas an airbag SRS, and makethe newowner aware of the airbag modulereplacement date shown in the Owner Information & Service Record book.

If the vehicle is to be scrapped:uninflated airbags are potentiallyvery dangerous and must be safely deployedin a controlled environment BEFOREa vehicle is scrapped.

Steering column

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to carry out the following adjustments while the vehicle is in motion. This is extremely dangerous.

STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the angle and heightof thesteering column to suit your drivingposition:

1. Fully withdraw thelever andthen pullit towards the steeringwheel rim.

2. Keeping the leverin thisposition, tiltthe steering column up or down to the required angle andpull orpush toextend or retract the steering wheel.

3. Release the leverto lockthe column in position when a comfortable driving position has been achieved

Door mirrors

ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED DOOR MIRRORS

1. Slide the switch left orright toselect the

appropriate mirror.

2. With the starter switch turnedto position ’I’ or ’II’, press theappropriate side of the rocker switch to tilt themirror glass up/down/left or right.

Automatic dipping for reverse gear selection

(if fitted) Vehicles with adriver’s seat memory have a pre-stored function whichcauses the mirrors to dip automaticallywhenever reversegearis selected. If necessarythe mirrorpositions can be altered as follows:

1. Turn the starter switch toposition ’I’or ’II’

(do not start the engine).

2. Select reverse gear.

3. Adjust either or both mirrorsto the

desired positions.

4. Press the seat MEMORY STOREswitch

together with eitherswitch 1or 2 (whichever corresponds withthe driver’s seat memory) for 2 seconds(the message centre displays ’MIRRORDIP STORE’).

NOTE: Ifyour vehiclehas an

electrically-operateddriver’sseat, thenthe positions of the mirrors canbe setin conjunction with the driver’s seatpositions (see ’Seats’).

NOTE: Doormirrors have integralheating

elements which disperseice or mist from the glass. This function operates continuously while the engine is running.

Door mirrors

To disable the dip function:

Turn the starter switch toposition ’I’or ’II’(do not start the engine) andselect reversegear.

Press and hold the seatMEMORY STORE switch for 2 seconds and the messagecentre displays ’MIRROR DIPOFF’ and a tone sounds.

To restore the dip function:

Turn the starter switch toposition ’I’or ’II’(do not start the engine), andselect reversegear.

Press and hold the MEMORYSTORE switch for 2 seconds and the message centrebriefly displays the message’MIRROR DIP ON’ (returning mirrors to,either thefactory or your own pre-set positions).

Manual adjustment

Each door mirror assembly canbe moved through four positions.

The fully forward and rearwardpositions enable the mirrorbody tofold almostflat against the side of thevehicle andare useful for negotiating narrow openings. Thetwo intermediate positions enablethe mirror body to be adjusted to suit the differing requirements of eitherthe passengeror driver’s side ofthe vehicle- the forward intermediate position shouldbe usedfor the driver’s side, andthe rearintermediate position used for the passengerside.

Instruments

1. Tachometer

Indicates engine speedin revolutionsper minute.

Your vehicle isfitted witha systemwhich automaticallyrestricts the number of revolutions per minuteonce theengine’s maximum ’governed’ speedhas beenreached.

Engine speed restrictionlimits Petrol: 5,500 rpm Diesel: 4,950 ± 150 rpm

2. Speedometer

Indicates road speedin milesand/or kilometres per hour.

3. Total distance recorder

Indicates the total distance travelledby the vehicle. (Turn thestarter switchto position II to illuminate display).

4. Trip recorder (trip 1)

Records individual journeydistances (see also ’Trip computer’). (Turnthe starterswitch to position II to illuminate display).

5. Trip recorder reset button (trip 1)

Press to return the triprecorder to zero.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to open the instrument pack or change the instrument bulbs - warranty cover may be invalid if the pack has been tampered with.

Instruments

6. Temperature gauge

Once the engine coolant hasreached its normal operating temperaturethe pointer should be almost vertical (theprecise position will vary dependingon theambient temperature). If the pointer movestowards the RED segment a REDwarning lightin the temperature gauge illuminates.Should the pointer move INTO the redsegment, stopthe vehicle as soonas safetypermits and seek qualified assistance beforecontinuing.

7. Fuel gauge

The pointer drops to zero when thestarter switch is turned off, but quickly risesto show the level of fuel inthe tankwhen theswitch is turned to position ’II’. Afterrefuelling, the gauge rapidly changesto reflectthe increase of fuel in the tank.

NOTE: Thegauge maynot indicatefuel level

increasesof 15 litres orless.

When the fuel remaining inthe tankis a minimum of 9 litres, the AMBER warninglight will illuminate. Ifthe lightilluminates, refuel at the first opportunity.

Fuel tank capacityis approximately: Petrol engines: 100 usable litres Diesel engines: 90usable litres

WARNING

NEVER allow your vehicle to run out of fuel (the resultant misfire may destroy the catalytic converter).

Warning lights

The specification ofthe warninglights will vary according tomodel andmarket requirements.

Some warning lights may alsobe accompanied by a message whichwill appear in the message centre displayon the instrument pack. (see’Message centre’ for details).

The warning lights are colourcoded as follows:

GREEN & BLUE lights indicatethat aunit is operating.

AMBER & YELLOW lights arecautions. RED lights are warnings.

WARNING

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

Check engine - AMBER (Petrol models).

The light illuminateswhen the starter is turnedto position’II’ asa bulb check and extinguishes whenthe engineis running. Illumination at any other timeindicates an engine fault; if the lightflashes, reducespeed and seek qualifiedassistance immediately.

Check engine - AMBER

(Diesel models).

The light illuminateswhen the starter is turnedto position’II’ asa bulb check and extinguishes whenthe engineis running. Illumination at any other timeindicates an engine fault; if the lightilluminates, avoid high speeds and seekqualified assistanceurgently.

Warning lights

Handbrake/brake system - RED.

Illuminates for 3 seconds asa

bulb check when the starter switch is turned to position’II’ andalso illuminates when thehandbrake isapplied and the starter switchis inposition ’II’.

The light should extinguish whenthe handbrake is fullyreleased or after the bulb check if the handbrake isoff. Ifthe light illuminates whilst driving,a fault is indicated. Stop the vehicle as soonas safetypermits and seek qualified assistancebefore continuing.

NOTE: Ifthe vehiclehas been standing for

some time, it may takeup to40 seconds before the light extinguishes (inthis case, ABS and TC warning lights willalso be illuminated).

Catalyst - RED (JAPAN only).

Illuminates for 3 seconds asa

bulb check when the starter switch is turned to position’II’, italso illuminates if thecatalytic converter overheats. If the light does not extinguish afterthe bulb check, or illuminateswhilst driving, slow down and then stop the vehicle assoon as safety permits. Seekqualified assistance before continuing.

Glow plug - AMBER.

(Diesel only).

Illuminates when the starter switch is turned to position’II’. WAITfor the light to extinguish before staringthe engine.

Seatbelt - RED.

The light illuminatesfor 6

seconds when the starter switch is turned to position ’II’.ALWAYS fastenyour seat belt BEFOREdriving.

Battery charging - RED.

Illuminates as abulb checkwhen

the starter switchis turnedto position ’II’ and extinguishes whenthe engine is running. If it remainson orilluminates when driving, a fault isindicated. Seek qualified assistance urgently.

Trailer direction indicators -

GREEN.

This light is only operativewhen a trailer isconnected tothe vehiclevia a multi-pin socket. Thelight flashesin conjunction with the vehicle direction indicators, thus confirmingthat thetrailer indicator lights areoperating correctly. In the event of the failure ofa trailerdirection indicator light, the warning lightwill not illuminate.

Low engine oil pressure- RED.

Illuminates as abulb checkwhen

the starter switchis turnedto position ’II’, and extinguishes whenthe engine is running. If it remainson whenthe engineis started, or comes on duringa journey,stop the vehicle assoon assafety permits and seek qualified assistance beforecontinuing. Always check oil levelswhen thislight illuminates.

NOTE: Atvery lowambient temperatures the

light may take several secondsto extinguish.

Warning lights

ABS - YELLOW.

This light illuminatesfor

approximately1 secondwhen the starter switch isturned toposition ’II’,and then briefly extinguishesbefore coming on again. If the light does not extinguishand then illuminate again thena faulthas occurredwith the ABS system and you should consultyour Land Rover dealerat theearliest opportunity. The warning light will remainilluminated until the vehicle isdriven aboveapproximately 7 km/h.

If the light remains illuminatedor subsequently illuminates whilstdriving, a fault has been detected by theself-monitoring system. The messagecentre willdisplay ’ABS FAULT’; this meansthat fullABS controlmay not be available,and youshould consultyour dealer at the earliest opportunity.

Airbag SRS - RED.

The light illuminateswhen the

starter switch isturned to position ’II’, and extinguishes after approximately8 seconds.If thelight illuminates at anyother time,a faultis indicated (see ’AirbagSRS’). Seek qualified assistanceurgently.

Transfer gearbox - AMBER.

The light starts flashing whenthe

’Hi/Lo’ switch ispressed (manual gearbox vehicles), orwhen theselector lever is moved acrossthe ’H-gate’(automatic gearbox vehicles), andcontinues flashing until the transfer gearboxhas completeda change from one range of gearsto another.

On manual gearbox vehicles, DO NOT release the clutch or select agear untilthe light stops flashing. On automaticgearbox vehicles,DO NOT release thebrakes or drive until the light stops flashing.

Traction control (TC) - AMBER.

Illuminates for threeseconds

after the starterswitch isturned on and the ABS and traction controlsystems have completed theirself-checks.

Whilst driving, theTC lightwill illuminate(for a minimum of two seconds) whenever traction control isactive; thelight extinguishing as soonas tractioncontrol ceases. The lightflashing (forat least ten seconds) indicates thatthe systemhas been over-used; it willbe availableagain once the system components havecooled.

If the light illuminates continuously,a fault with the system is indicated;seek qualified assistance.

Direction indicators - GREEN.

The left or right warninglight

flashes in time with the corresponding left orright directionindicators whenever they areoperated. Awarning light flashing at twice the normalspeed indicates that a direction indicator bulbhas failed(the message centre willindicate which bulb is faulty). If a trailer isconnected and a rear indicator bulb failsthen themessage will not be displayed. Whenthe hazardswitch is pressed, both warning lights willilluminate in conjunction with the indicator lights.

Warning lights

Headlight main beam - BLUE.

This light illuminateswhenever the main beam headlights areon.

Lights on - GREEN.

This light illuminateswhen the

sidelights and/or headlightsare switched on. It will not illuminate when parking lights or headlight delayare in operation.

Air suspension - AMBER

Illuminates as abulb checkwhen

the starter switchis turnedon and remains illuminateduntil twoseconds after the engine has started.

In addition, the light willilluminate whilst driving whenever ’High’or ’Extended’ride heights are selected,and alsoif a fault with the air suspensionsystem isdetected.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS

In some markets one or more ofthe following audible warnings maybe includedin the vehicle specification.

Starter key warning

An audible warning sounds ifthe keyis leftin the starter switchwhen thedriver’s door is opened if the engine isnot running.It will cease as soon as thekey isremoved or the driver’s door isclosed.

This is accompaniedby themessage centre displaying ’IGNITION KEYIN’.

Lights on warning

An audible warning sounds ifthe driver’sdoor is opened whilst the headlightsare turned on and after the key isremoved fromthe starter switch. It will cease assoon asthe lights are switched off or when the driver’s dooris closed. The warning is accompaniedby the message centre displaying’LIGHTS ON’.

Driver’s seat belt reminder

A continuous audible warning soundsand the message centre displays’SEAT BELT PLEASE’ for a 6 second period or untilthe seatbelt is latched.

Excess speed warning

A continuous audible warning sounds whenever the vehiclespeed exceeds approximately120 km/hand ceasesas soon as the vehiclespeed fallsbelow 120 km/h. This is accompaniedby themessage centre displaying ’SPEED LIMIT120’. Thisfunction is independent of the trip computeroverspeed function - (see ’Trip computer’for further information).

High/Low range change warning

An audible warning will soundwhilst achange from one gear range to another isattempted. The warning will cease oncethe changeis complete or is cancelled.

Lights & indicators

Direction indicators

Move the lever DOWN toindicate a LEFT turn, and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn(the appropriate GREEN warninglight onthe instrument panel willflash intime with the direction indicators).

Hold the lever part-way upor downagainst spring pressure toindicate alane change.

Side, tail and instrument panel lights

Insert the starterkey andturn the

lighting switch to position ’1’.

Headlights

Turn the lighting switch to position ’2’.

To illuminate the driveway afterleaving the vehicle, the headlightcourtesy delay can be operated, as follows:

Headlight courtesy delay

1. Turn the lighting selector switchto

position ’2’ and the starterswitch to position ’II’.

2. Turn the starter switch backto position ’0’, remove the key, andturn thelighting switch from position ’2’ to’0’.

3. The headlights willremain onfor approximately25 secondsand the message centre willdisplay ’HEADLIGHT DELAY’.

Lights & indicators

Headlight main and dipped beams

Pull the lever fully towardsthe steeringwheel to change from dipped beam to mainbeam (BLUE warning light on the instrument panel glows when the headlights areon main beam).

To flash the headlights, pullthe leverpart-way toward the steering wheel (tothe first position) and release.

Parking lights

With the lighting switch inposition ’1’and the starter key removed,move thedirection indicator lever fullyDOWN to illuminatethe left hand side and taillights orUP to illuminate the righthand sideand taillights (lights on both sides willremain onif thelever is in its CENTRAL position).To switchoff, turn the lighting switch to position ’0’.

Instrument dimmer control

Rotate the rockerswitch tothe leftor rightto reduce or increasethe intensityof instrument panel illumination. Thedimmer alsocontrols the illumination levelof switchesand (where fitted) the intensityof theair conditioningLCD display.

The instrument dimmer also controlsthe intensity of the message centredisplay. However, note that if theillumination levelis set to its maximum (rotaterocker switch to the right and hold), then a momentarypress of the rocker switch tothe leftwill dimthe message centre display,but leavethe instrument illumination atmaximum.

NOTE: Onvehicles fitted with power operated

memory seats, ifthe sidelights areswitched on when a driver’s seatposition isstored in the seat memory, then theillumination levelof the instrument panel will bestored atthe same time.

Wipers & washers

WINDSCREEN WIPERS

The windscreen wiperswill onlyoperate when the starter switchis turnedto position’I’ or ’II’.

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.

FRONT SCREEN

To operate the front screenwipers only,the lever must be pushed awayfrom thesteering wheel.

Single wipe

Raise the leverto position’1’ and release.

Intermittent wipe

Lower the lever to position’2’ toengage intermittent wipe. Rotatethe thumbwheel left or right to reduce or increase thedelay between wipes.

Normal/fast speed wipe

Lower the lever to position’3’ fornormal; and to position ’4’ for fast continuous wipespeed.

Wipers & washers

REAR SCREEN

Pull the lever towards thesteering wheel for rear screen intermittentwipe.

All front wiper functions arealso availablein this position, using the fourpositions described on the previous page.

If the front wipers areoperating inintermittent mode then the rear wiperwill wipeon every second operation of the frontwipers. Ifthe front wipers are operating incontinuous mode, then the thumbwheel controlsthe delay of the rear wiper.

WINDSCREEN WASHER

Front screen wash/wipe

Press and hold the lowerbutton tooperate the front screen wash/wipe.The washerswill continue operating for as longas thebutton is pressed. After releasingthe button, the wipers will complete 3 full wipesbefore either parking or continuing with anyother selected wiper function.

A momentary press on thelower buttonwill initiate a programmedwash/wipe. The washers will operatebriefly and then stop automatically,the wipersthen completing3 full wipes beforeeither parkingor continuing with another function. Moving thelever toany other front wipe position duringthe programmed wash/wipe willcancel the remainder of the programme.

NOTE: Ifthe wipersystem senses alow fluid

level in the washer reservoir,then the programmed wash/wipe willonly operatefor as long as the button is pressed,i.e. therewill be no timed wash and no additional3 wipes.

Wipers & washers

Washer jets

To adjust the front screenwasher jets,insert a needle into the jet orificeand useit to position the jet so that the spray isdirected towards the horizontal centreline ofthe windscreen.

If the jets become obstructed,a needleor strand of wire can beused toclear the blockage.

Rear screen wash/wipe

Press and hold the upper button to operate the rear screenwash/wipe. Thewasher will continue operating for as longas thebutton is pressed. After releasingthe button, the wiper will complete 3 full wipesbefore either parking or continuing with anyother selected function.

A momentary press on theupper buttonwill initiate a programmedwash/wipe. Thewasher will operate brieflyand thenstop automatically,the wiperthen completing3 full wipes before eitherparking orcontinuing with another function. Moving the leverto any other rear wipeposition duringthe programmed wash/wipe willcancel the remainder of the programme.

The rear wiper will operateautomatically whenever reverse gearis selected, provided the front screen wipers areoperating in either intermittent, or continuousmode.

Headlight wash/wipe (if fitted) Headlight wash/wipe iscontrolled by a timer unit, and operates automatically on every second wash of the front screenwash system when the headlights are switchedon.

NOTE: Ifthe wipersystem registers alow

screen wash fluidlevel theheadlight wash/wipe will not operate atall.

Low screen wash fluid

When the screen wash levelis low, the message centre displays’LOW SCREEN WASH’. The messageappears wheneverthe front or rear wash/wipe systemsare used and is also activatedwhenever the starter switch is turned to, or from, position ’II’. To reset the system the reservoirmust befilled when the starter switch isturned off(see ’Windscreen washer top-up’).

Switches

DASHBOARD CENTRE CONSOLESWITCHES

The following switchesare locatedon the centre console betweenthe driverand front seat passenger:

Front fog lights (if fitted) Press to switch on and off; the switch illuminates whilethe lights

are switched on. The lights operate only withthe starterswitch

in position ’II’ and the headlights orside lights on. Note that the fog lights willhave tobe re-selectedif thehead/sidelights or the starter switch have been turned off.

DO remember to switch offas soonas visibilityis clear.

Rear fog guard lights

Press to switch on and off; the

switch illuminates whilethe lights are switched on. The rearfog guardlights will operate only when the starterswitch is in position ’II’, and when either:

• the headlights areswitched on,or

• the sidelights and front foglights are

switched on.

Note that the fog guard lights willhave tobe reselectedif theheadlights or side lights and front fog lights have beenturned off.

REMEMBER: In clear conditions rearfog guard lights can dazzle otherroad users.Use only when visibilityis severelyrestricted.

Hazard warning lights

Press to operate; all thedirection

indicators, including thosefitted to a trailer, will flashin conjunctionwith each other.

Use ONLY in an emergencyto warnother road users when your stationaryvehicle is causing an obstruction,or isin ahazardous situation. Remember toswitch offbefore moving away.

NOTE: Thefunctions ofthe electronicair

suspension system switchesare described under ’Air suspension’.The cruisecontrol master switch (iffitted) isdescribed under ’Cruise control’ andthe manualtransmission gear range switch(if fitted)is shown under ’Manual transmission’.

Switches

STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES

If fitted, the following switchesare locatedon the steering wheel:

Cruise control

The functions of the cruisecontrol switches ’SET+’ and ’RES’ are describedunder ’Cruise

control’.

Mode switch

Press the MODE switch toselect either: radio, tape,or CDplayer

(see ’In-car entertainment’).

Seek/search forward

Press to selectthe NEXTpreset

station on the selected waveband. When tape or CDplayer arebeing used, seek/search isused toselect the next track.

Seek/search backward

Press to selectthe PREVIOUS

preset station on the selected waveband. When tape or CDplayer arebeing used, seek/search isused toselect the previous track.

Volume up

Press the positiveswitch to increase the volume.

Volume down

Press the negativeswitch to decrease the volume.

Horn

To operate the horn presson anyof thehorn symbols on the edge of the steeringwheel pad.

Electric windows

The switches on the centreconsole operate the following windows:

1. Right hand front window.

2. Left hand front window.

3. Right hand rear window.

4. Left hand rear window.

5. Switch to isolate rear doorwindow

switches (when carryingchildren).

NOTE: Rearwindows can also be operatedby

individual window switchesmounted oneach rear door, providedthe isolationswitch is not activated.

Operating the windows

The electric windowscan beoperated when the starter switchis inposition ’I’or ’II’ and for up to 45 seconds after the starter switchis turned off (provided neither frontdoor is opened in the meantime). Ifa frontdoor is opened, then a further 45 second period commences.

NOTE: Onlymanual mode (not ’one-touch’) is

availablefor the45 secondperiod(s).

Press and hold the lowerpart ofa switchto lower and the upper partto raisethe window. The window will stop moving as soonas the switch is released.

WARNING

Accidental closing of a window on fingers, hands or any vulnerable part of the body, can result in serious personal injury.

Always observe the following precautions:

• ISOLATE the rear window switches when

carrying children.

• ENSURE children are kept clear when

raising or lowering a window.

• NEVER leave children alone in the

vehicle.

• ENSURE that all adult passengers are

fully familiar with the controls and the potential dangers of electrically-operated windows.

• ENSURE the ’anti-trap’ function is

activated.

Electric windows

’One-touch’ up & down

By briefly pressingand thenreleasing a switch

(within

/2second), a window can beopened or closed at a singletouch. Window movement can be stopped at any timeby pressing the opposing side ofthe switch.

NOTE: ’One-touch’up is not available onrear

windows.

’Anti-trap’ function

The ’anti-trap’ functionis asafety feature which prevents a window fromclosing when an obstruction is sensed (’WINDOW BLOCKED’ appears inthe messagecentre). It is recommended that this isset atall times, but particularly whencarrying children.

NOTE: Ifthe ’one-touch’and ’anti-trap’

functions have not been set,an audible warning sounds and ’WINDOW NOTSET’ is displayed in the message centrewhenever a window is closed and alsowhenever the starter switch isturned onor off.

Setting the ’one-touch’ & ’anti-trap’

functions

If the battery has been disconnected, itwill be necessaryto resetthe ’one-touch’and ’anti-trap’ functions oneach window,using the following procedure:

1. FULLY open and close eachwindow in one continuous operation (note thatas the window is closing, an audiblewarning sounds and ’WINDOWNOT SET’is displayed in the message centre).

2. Once the window has beenfully opened and closed, an audible warningsounds and ’WINDOW SET’(together witha window identifier message)is displayed in the message centre.

The ’one-touch’ and ’anti-trap’ functionswill now be operational.

NOTE: The’one-touch’ up function is

availableon frontwindows only.

Electric windows

Overriding the ’anti-trap’ function

Under certain conditions,you maywish to override the ’anti-trap’function. If, for example, you attempt to operatethe windows with the operating mechanism partiallyfrozen, the ’anti-trap’ functionmay falselysense a trap situation and fail toclose thewindow (always clear anyice from the window to prevent overloading theoperating mechanism).

The ’anti-trap’ functioncan beoverridden as follows:

1. Using the centre console switchesonly, press and hold the upper part ofthe appropriate window operatingswitch within 10 seconds of the window backing off (after it has falselysensed a trap situation).

2. Continue to hold the switch until the window is either closed orhas reachedthe desired position (notethat asthe window is closing, an audible warningsounds and ’ANTI-TRAP OFF’ isdisplayed in the message centre).

Rear window isolation switch

Press the bottom of the switch to isolate the rear window controls(a tonewill soundand the message centredisplays ’REAR WINDOWS OFF’); pressthe top of theswitch to restore independantcontrol.

Always isolate therear windowswitches when carrying children.

NOTE: The’anti-trap’ function willbe

operational again, assoon asthe window operating switch isreleased.

Electric sunroof

The sunroof can be operatedwhen thestarter switch is in position ’I’or ’II’and forup to45 seconds after the starter switchis turned off (provided the driver’sdoor isnot opened in the meantime). If the driver’sdoor isopened, then a further 45 second period commences.

NOTE: Onlymanual mode (not ’one-touch’) is

availablefor the45 secondperiod(s).

NOTE: Thesunroof blindcan be opened and

closed manually, butwill retractautomatically when the sunroof is opened.

The sunroof opens and closesin twoseparate phases as follows:

To TILT the roof:

With the sunroof closed, pressand holdthe lower part of the switch,releasing when the sunroof is at the desiredangle. Pressand hold the upper part of the switch to close the sunroof.

To OPEN the roof:

Press and hold the upper part ofthe switch, releasing when thesunroof isin thedesired position. Press and hold thelower partof the switch to close the sunroof.

’One-touch’ operation

Briefly press andthen releasethe upper part of the switch (within will open to a pre-setposition which minimises air turbulance(and noise) within the vehicle. To fully openthe sunroof,press and release theswitch fora secondtime. Press and releasethe lowerpart of the switch

(within

/2second) to close the sunroofat a single touch. Sunroof movement canbe stopped at any time by pressing theopposing side of the switch.

/2second): The sunroof

NOTE: ’Onetouch’ operation is not applicable

to the tilt function.

’Anti-trap’ function

The ’anti-trap’ functionis asafety feature which prevents the sunroof fromclosing when an obstruction is sensed(message centre shows ’SUNROOFBLOCKED’). It is recommended that thisis setat alltimes, but particularlywhen carryingchildren.

NOTE: Ifthe ’one-touch’and ’anti-trap’

functions have not been set,an audible warning sounds and ’SUNROOF NOTSET’ is displayed in the message centrewhenever the sunroof is operationaland alsowhenever the starter switch isturned onor off.

Electric sunroof

Setting the ’one-touch’ & ’anti-trap’

functions

If the battery has been disconnected, itwill be necessaryto resetthe ’one-touch’and ’anti-trap’ functions usingthe following procedure.

1. FULLY open and close andthen FULLYtilt and close the sunroof inone continuous operation; an audiblewarning sounds,and ’SUNROOF NOT SET’is displayedin the message centre whilstthe sunroofis in motion.

2. Once this operationhas beensuccessfully completed, an audiblewarning sounds and ’SUNROOF SET’is displayedin the message centre.

The ’one-touch’ and ’anti-trap’ functionswill now be operational.

WARNING

Accidental closing of a sunroof on fingers, hands or any vulnerable part of the body, can result in serious personal injury.

Always observe the following precautions:

• ENSURE that passengers are kept clear

when closing the sunroof.

• NEVER leave children alone in the

vehicle.

• ENSURE that all adult passengers are

fully familiar with the controls and the potential dangers of operating an electrically-operated sunroof.

• DO NOT allow passengers to extend any

part of their bodies through the sunroof while the vehicle is moving.

• ENSURE the ’anti-trap’ function is

activated whenever possible.

Overriding the ’anti-trap’ function

Under certain conditionsyou maywish to override the ’anti-trap’function. If, for example, you attempt to operatethe sunroof with the operating mechanism partiallyfrozen, the ’anti-trap’ functionmay falselysense a trap situation and fail toclose thesunroof (it is recommended that you clearany ice from the sunroof to prevent overloadingthe operating mechanism).

The ’anti-trap’ functioncan beoverridden as follows:

1. Press and hold the appropriate(upper or lower) part of the switchwithin 10 seconds of the sunroof backingoff (afterit has sensed a trap situation).

2. Continue to hold the switch until the sunroof is closed; an audiblewarning sounds and ’ANTI-TRAP OFF’ and ’SUNROOF’are displayedin the message centre.

The ’anti-trap’ functionwill beoperational again, as soon as the switch isreleased.

Leaving the vehicle

The message centrewill show’SUNROOF OPEN’ if the starter keyis removedand the driver’s door openedwith thesunroof still open.

If you are leaving thevehicle ALWAYS close the sunroof.

Electric sunroof

Emergency operation

If sunroof operation should fail,first checkthe fuse and renew if necessary.

If necessary, theemergency operatingkey (stowed in the glovebox) canbe engagedin the sunroof motor spindle andused to manually turn the spindle toclose thesunroof (see illustration).

The spindle is accessible by prising the front courtesy light unitfrom theheadlining.

On completion of manual operation,the spindle must be turned backone quarterof a turn to re-engage the drivemechanism.

Heating & ventilating

The heating and ventilation systemprovides fresh or heated air tothe vehicleoccupants. Outlets are positionedto supplyair at both face and foot level andalso tothe windscreen, as well as to a single lapcooler vent positioned below the steering wheel.The location of the vents isshown inthe illustration.

Vehicles fitted withAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) are equipped withtwo additional outlets whichsupply de-humidified air to the rear of the passengercompartment.

Face level vents

Push the thumbwheel down/up to open/close the vent. Direct the airflowby movingthe slider in the centre ofthe vent.Fully opening the driver’s outboardvent alsoopens the lap cooler outlet.

Heating & ventilating

HEATER CONTROLS

1. Left-hand temperature control

2. Fan speed control

3. Right-hand temperature control

Temperature controls

Clockwise rotation ofthe leftor rightknob increasesthe temperatureon the corresponding side ofthe vehicle. Anti-clockwiserotation reducesthe temperature.

Fan speed control

Rotate clockwise toincrease and anti-clockwiseto decreasethe fan speed.

Air distribution

Press the appropriatebutton todirect airas required (the correspondingindicator light illuminates).

Air to face vents andlap cooler

Air to face vents andfoot outlets.

Air to foot outlets.

Air to foot outlets and windscreen. (Recommended for clearingmild windscreen misting)

All air to windscreen andside window outlets. (Recommended for clearing heavywindscreen misting)

Heating & ventilating

Programmed defrost/demist

With the engine running, press

the ’PROG’ button to clear frost and mist atthe beginningof a journey (indicator lightilluminates).

’Programmed defrost’ automaticallyactivates the following functions:

• The most efficient heater settingsto clear

the windscreen and front sidewindows

• The heated rear screen -for amaximum of

16 minutes

• The heated windscreen(if fitted)- for a

maximum of 4 minutes

Press ’PROG’ againto cancel’programmed defrost’ and restorethe originalsettings.

Recirculation

Press to recirculateair inside the

vehicle interior (indicatorlight illuminates)- usefulto preventtraffic fumes from entering the passenger compartment. Press again to cancel recirculation.

Heated rear screen

Press to defrost/demistthe rear

screen - pressagain toswitch off. This function will switchoff automatically after 16 minutes.

Heated windscreen (if fitted)

Press to defrost/demist- press

again to switch off. This function will switch off automatically after4 minutes.

Heated front seats (if fitted)

Press to heat seats (indicator

light illuminates) -press again to switch off.

NOTE: Forthe heaterto function correctly,

ensure that the air intakeat thebase of the windscreen is freefrom ice,snow or other debris.

NOTE: Prolongedrecirculation may causethe

windows to mist up.

Heating & ventilating

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)

Automatic temperature controlconsists of a computer controlled heatingand air conditioning system. It is programmedto reach and then maintain optimumlevels of comfort within the vehicle, irrespectiveof climatic conditions.

FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION

With the engine running, pressthe ’Auto’ button (3) (’Auto’ appears inthe display)and then press the rocker switches(1) either side of the display (2) to adjust thetemperature for the corresponding sideof thevehicle, until an agreeable comfort level(about 21° Cis recommended) is reached.’HI’ or ’LO’ will appear in the display whenthe maximum/minimum temperatures are selected, in whichcase thesystem will not function automatically.

To change the temperature scaleto either Centigrade or Fahrenheitpress the two outermost air distributionbuttons (4) simultaneouslyfor approximately4 seconds.

NOTE: Theautomatic temperaturecontrol

system will not achieve temperatureson the passenger side ofthe vehiclethat are more than 6

C greater or less thanthe temperature

set for the driver’s side.

For optimum comfort, ensure allthe vents, including those in the rear,are openand that the slider in the centreof eachvent is in its central position.

NOTE: ForATC tofunction correctly,all

windows should be closed andthe airintake at the base of the windscreen mustbe free from ice, snow, leaves orother debris.

Heating & ventilating

Programmed defrost/demist

With the engine running, press

the ’PROG’ button to clear frost or mist atthe beginningof a journey (indicator lightilluminates and the ’PROG’ symbol appearsin thedisplay).

The ’programmed defrost’facility automaticallyactivates the following:

• The most efficient heater settingsto clear

the windscreen and front sidewindows

• The heated rear screen -for amaximum of

16 minutes

• The heated windscreen(if fitted)- for a

maximum of 4 minutes

Press the button again to deactivate ’programmed defrost’ andrestore the original settings.

Recirculation

Press to recirculateair inside the

vehicle interior (indicatorlight illuminates)- usefulto preventtraffic fumes from entering the passenger compartment. Press again to cancel recirculation.

Air conditioning ’off’

Press to switch the air

conditioning off (indicatorlight illuminates).With airconditioning off, the ATC will function in a semi-automaticmode with minimal disturbance toyour comfort.When the ATC can no longer achieve comfort without assistance fromthe airconditioning, the air conditioning indicator lightwill flash for 10 seconds. Press againto restorethe previous air conditioningsettings.

NOTE: Invery humidconditions, slight

screen misting maybe experiencedwhen the air conditioning systemis turnedon. Thisis a natural occurance onmost automotiveair conditioning systems. Itis nota fault;misting will clear aftera fewseconds once the air conditioning system isoperating.

NOTE: Prolongedrecirculation may causethe

windows to mist.

Heating & ventilating

SEMI AUTOMATIC OPERATION

The system will operate ina semiautomatic mode (’Auto’ extinguishesfrom thedisplay) and the air distribution andblower controls can be operated manually.

Full automatic mode can berestored by pressing the ’Auto’ button again.

Air distribution

Press the appropriatebutton todirect airas required (the correspondingindicator light above the switch illuminates).

Air to face vents.

Air to face vents andfoot outlets.

Air to foot outlets.

Air to foot outlets and windscreen (recommended if mildmisting of

the windscreen occurswhen in’Auto’ mode).

All air to windscreen andside window outlets. Recommended

if heavy misting of thewindscreen occurs.

Fan speed control

Turn clockwise to increase and

anti-clockwiseto decreaseairflow from the vents. Bars appearin thedisplay, the number of which increases ordecreases with increasing/decreasingfan speed.

Other features

Front (if fitted) and rear screen heaters

As well as being activatedby ’Programmed defrost’, bothfront

and rear screenheaters can be operated individually bypressing the appropriate button (pressagain whenno longer required). Therear screenheater switches off automaticallyafter 16 minutes, and the windscreen heater automatically ceases after 4minutes.

Heated front seats (if fitted)

Press to heat seats (indicator

light illuminates) -press again to switch off.

Low temperature warning

If the outside temperature is

approximately3° C or lessand there is a possibility ofice, then a snowflake symbol appears inthe display.

External temperature

The external temperatureis continuously displayed in the lower partof thedisplay.

Self diagnostics

The air conditioning system has

the ability to constantly diagnose itself for faults. If afault isdetected, ’the handbook symbol’ appearsin thedisplay. Contact your dealerfor assistance.

Interior equipment

COURTESY AND MAP READING LIGHTS

Manual operation

Press the appropriateswitch toturn thelights on - press a second time toturn off.

NOTE: Thefront courtesylight switch

(arrowed) will alsooperate the rear courtesy lights.

Front

Automatic operation

The front and rear courtesylights illuminate automaticallywhenever adoor or tailgate is opened, and remain illuminated for approximately15 secondsafter the doors and tailgate are closedor untilthe starter switchis turned on.

If a door or the tailgate remainsopen forten minutes or more, a ’timeout’ functionwill extinguish the courtesylights inorder to prevent the batteryfrom discharging.

NOTE: Ifthe rearcourtesy lights ormap

reading lights areleft onafter beingmanually operated, they willNOT extinguish automatically.

Rear

To cancel automatic operation:

Press and hold the front courtesy lightswitch (1) until a tone sounds and themessage centre displays ’INTLIGHTS OFF’.

Repeat the procedureto re-activateautomatic operation (a tone sounds andthe message centre displays ’INTLIGHTS ON’).

Interior equipment

SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR ILLUMINATION

(if fitted) With the starter switch turnedto position’II’, pivot the sun visor downwardand raisethe cover on the vanity mirrorto illuminatethe mirror. Close the cover toextinguish the lights.

CLOCK

To adjust the time, pressand releasethe button to increment by one minute; press continuously to ’fast forward’ thehands.

NOTE: Theclock willneed to be reset ifthe

battery has been disconnected.

FRONT ASHTRAY

Press the leadingedge ofthe ashtraylid to open. The compartment contains thecigar stubber, the ashtrayand thecigar lighter.

To empty the ashtray, liftthe innertray from the surround.

DO NOT use the ashtrayfor disposingof waste paper or other combustiblematerials.

Interior equipment

CIGAR LIGHTER

The cigar lighteris locatedin the front ashtray compartment.

With the starter switch turnedto position’I’, press the lighterin toheat up.When ithas reached the correcttemperature it will partially eject and can then be withdrawn foruse.

ONLY hold the cigar lighterby thehandle. DO NOT plug accessories into the cigar lighter

socket unless theyare approvedby Land Rover.

GLOVEBOX

Press the button to releasethe catchesand lower the lid.

The glovebox light illuminates automatically when the lid is opened and theside lightsare on, and extinguishes when thelid isclosed.

NOTE: Theglovebox lockis operated withthe

starter key. Turnthe keya quarterturn to the left to lock.

REAR ASHTRAY

Press the cigarettesymbol toopen. To empty the ashtray, openthe lidand remove

the inner tray. DO NOT use the ashtrayfor disposingof

waste paper or other combustiblematerials.

CD AUTOCHANGER

The CD autochanger is locatedin therear loadspace where shown.Operation of the CD autochanger is coveredfully in the ’In-car entertainment’ book.

Interior equipment

CUBBY BOX

Press the button (arrowed), thenlift toopen the lid. On some modelsthe lidmay be rotated (see inset)to forma cupholder. Press down on the front of the lid to close and ensure that the latch hasfully engagedbefore using the lid as a cup holder.

When powered, the mirror willreduce glare from following vehiclesat night.Press the ’auto’ button again and the mirror assumesits normal reflective state.

Manual mirror (if fitted) The manual rear view mirrorcan be dipped to reduce glare fromfollowing vehicles.At night, move the lever at thebase ofthe mirror forward to ’dip’ the mirror.Normal visibilityis restored by pullingthe leverback again.

INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR

Automatic mirror (if fitted)

The interior mirroris equippedwith an automatic dimming functionwhich operates when the ’auto’ button on the base of the mirror is pushed and thestarter switchis turned on. A green indicatorto theright ofthe button illuminates to confirm thatthe mirroris powered.

WARNING

In some circumstances the view reflected in a ’dipped’ manual mirrorcan confuse the driver as to the precise location of following vehicles. Remember to take additional care!

Interior equipment

LOADSPACE COVER

Fold the rear loadspace coverby pushing upward and forward (arrowed) intothe vehicle. Lay therear sectionof the cover on the forward section.

WARNING

The loadspace cover is not designed to carry luggage or loose items - these may obscure vision and could become dangerous projectiles in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

All equipment, luggage or tools carried in the load area should be secured to minimise the risk of injury to the driver and passengers in the event of an accident or emergency manoeuvre.

The loadspace covercan beremoved by pulling on the rear to disengage itfrom the side spigots and stored inthe forwardarea of the loadspace; a channel isformed in both of the loadspace sidepanels immediatelybehind the rear seatsto accommodatethe folded loadspace cover.

SECTION 3

Driving & operating

Section Contents Page

Starter switch & steering lock 85....................

Starting & driving 86......................................

Catalytic converter 91.....................................

Fuel 93............................................................

Manual transmission 96.................................

Automatic transmission 98.............................

Braking systems 103......................................

Traction control 106.......................................

Cruise control 107..........................................

Air suspension 109.........................................

Trip computer & overspeed warning 115.......

Towing & load carrying 118...........................

Emergency starting 122..................................

Emergency towing 125...................................

Starter switch & steering lock

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

To unlock the steering column

Insert the ignition key FULLYand turnthe starter switch to position ’I’

To lock the steering column

Turn the starter switch toposition ’0’and withdraw the key from thestarter switch.

WARNING

DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter switch to position ’0’ while the vehicle is in motion. Once the steering lock is engaged, it is impossible to steer the vehicle.

STARTER SWITCH

The starter switchis locatedto theright of the steering column, and uses thefollowing sequence of key positions tooperate the steering lock, electricalcircuitsand starter motor.

Position ’0’

Steering locked (ifkey isremoved). The fuel fillerflap canbe opened. Most lighting circuitsare operational,

including: park lights,headlights and hazard warning lights.

Position ’I’

Steering unlocked. Radio/cassette/CDplayer, electric windows,

wipers and washerscan beoperated.

Position ’II’

All instruments, warninglights andelectrical circuits are operational.

Position ’III’

Starter motor operates. Release the starterkey immediately theengine

starts (the keywill automaticallyreturnto position ’II’).

Note that operation of position’I’ electrical functions will be interrupted duringengine cranking.

NOTE: Onautomatic models’P’ or ’N’must

be selected beforethe enginewill start.

Starting & driving

V8i PETROL MODELS

WARNING

The catalytic converter (if fitted) is easily damaged through improper use, particularly if the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire occurs.

Before starting the engine anddriving, ENSURE that you are familiarwith the precautions shown under’Catalytic converter’ later in this section.

In particular, you should beaware thatif the engine fails to start, continueduse ofthe starter may resultin unburntfuel damaging the catalytic converter.

Starting

1. Check that the handbrake isapplied and

that the gear lever isin neutral(’P’ or ’N’ for automatic transmission).

2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment.

3. Insert the starterkey andturn theswitch to position ’II’ and then on to position ’III’ to operate the starter motor;DO NOT press the acceleratorpedal during starting, and RELEASE THE KEY as soon as the engine is running.

In temperate climatesDO NOToperate the starter for longerthan 5seconds; ifthe engine fails to start, switch offand waitfor 10 seconds before re-usingthe starter.Please note that continued use of the starterwill discharge the battery.In temperateclimates the battery chargingand oilpressure warning lights should extinguishas soonas theengine is running.

In cold weather, or when the batteryis ina low state of charge, on manual gearbox vehicles depress theclutch pedal while starting and hold it down until theengine is running.

Cold climates

In very cold climates thebattery charging and oil pressure warninglights maytake several seconds to extinguish.Similarly, engine cranking times willalso increase;at -30° C the starter motor may need tobe operated continuously for as long as30 secondsbefore the engine will start. Forthis reason,ensure that all non-essentialelectrical equipment is switched off.

Additionally, in verycold climates,use of a cylinder block heaterwill improve the engine’s starting characteristics. Your Land Rover dealer can adviseyou aboutthe supplyand use of a cylinder blockheater.

Warming-up

In the interests of fueleconomy, itis advisable to start driving straight away,remembering that harsh accelerationor labouringthe engine before the normal operating temperaturehas been reached candamage theengine.

Automatic gearbox models

After starting, ensurethat thehandbrake or footbrake are firmlyapplied and the acceleratorpedal isnot pressedwhile moving the gear selectorlever from’N’ or ’P’, otherwise the vehiclewill move immediately the selector leveris movedto one of the drive positions. This is particularly important when the engine is cold becausethe enginewill be idling at a faster speedthan normal.

Starting & driving

WARNING

Exhaust fumes contain poisonous substances which can cause unconsciousness and may even be fatal.

• DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.

• DO NOT start or leave the engine running

in an enclosed unventilated area, or drive with the tailgate door open.

• DO NOT modify the exhaust system from

the original design.

• DO repair exhaust system or body leaks

immediately.

• If you think that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, have the cause investigated and corrected immediately.

Parking

After bringing the vehicle toa stop,ALWAYS apply the handbrakeand selectneutral on manual gearboxes (’P’on automatic gearboxes) before releasingthe footbrake and switching off the engine.

Switching off

Return the starterswitch toposition ’I’and then to position ’0’ to remove thekey.

NOTE: Onvehicles fitted with an automatic

gearbox, ensure that’P’ isselected before removing the key.

DIESEL MODELS

WARNING

Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter which can be easily damaged through improper use, particularly if the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire occurs.

Before starting the engine ENSUREthat you are familiar withthe precautionsshown under ’Catalytic converter’ later in this section.

In particular, you should beaware that continued use of the startermay resultin unburnt fuel damaging the catalyticconverter.

Starting

1. Check that the handbrake isapplied and

that the gear lever isin neutral(’P’ or ’N’ for automatic transmission).

2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment.

3. Insert the key and turn the starterswitch to position ’ II’. Wait until theglow plug warning light extinguishes.

4. Turn and hold the key in position’III’ to operate the startermotor; DONOT press the accelerator pedalduring starting, and RELEASE THE KEY as soon as the engine is running. If the engine stalls youMUST return the starterswitch toposition ’I’ before attempting to restart; theengine will not start by turningthe starterswitch from position ’II’.

Starting & driving

In cold weather, or when the batteryis ina low state of charge on manual gearbox vehicles, depress theclutch pedal while starting and hold it down until theengine is running.

Cold climates

In very cold climates thebattery charging and oil pressure warninglights maytake several seconds to extinguish.Similarly, engine cranking times willalso increase;at -30° C the starter motor may need tobe operated continuously for as long as30 secondsbefore the engine will start. Forthis reasonensure that all non-essentialelectrical equipment is switched off.

Warming-up

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Exhaust fumes containpoisonous substances which cancause unconsciousnessand mayeven befatal.

• DO NOT inhaleexhaust gases.

• DO NOT start or leavethe engine

running in an enclosed, unventilated area.

• If you think that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle,have thecause investigated and corrected immediately.

Switching off

To avoid the possibility ofdamaging the turbo-charger bearings throughinadequate lubrication, ALWAYS allowthe engineto idle for 10 seconds before switchingoff. Turnthe engine off by returning thestarter switchto position ’I’ and then position’0’ toremove key.

WARNING

The engine must not be runabove fast idle speed until the oil pressure warning light extinguishes. This will ensure that the engine and turbocharger bearings are properly lubricated before being run at normal driving speeds.

Starting & driving

RUNNING-IN (petrol & diesel models)

Proper running-in willhave adirect bearing on the reliability andsmooth runningof your vehicle throughout itslife.

In particular, the engine, gearbox,brakes and tyres need time to bed-inand adjustto the demands of everydaymotoring. Itis, therefore, essential todrive with consideration for the running-in process forat leastthe first 800 km and observe the following advice:

• LIMIT maximum road speed to 110 km/h.

Initially, drive thevehicle on a light throttle and only increaseengine speedsgradually once the running-in distance hasbeen completed.

• DO NOT operateat fullthrottle orallow the

engine to labour in anygear.

• AVOID fast accelerationand heavybraking

except in emergencies.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Land Rover vehiclesare fittedwith emission and evaporative controlequipment necessary to meet a number of territorial requirements.

In many countries it isagainst thelaw for vehicle owners tomodify ortamper with emission control equipment,or tosanction the unauthorised replacementor modification of this equipment by a repair shop.In such cases the vehicleowner andthe repairer may both be liable for legalpenalties. It is important to remember that onlyLand Rover dealers are properlyequipped to perform repairs and to maintain theemission control system on your vehicle.

FUEL ECONOMY

Fuel consumption is influenced bytwo major factors:

• How your vehicleis maintained.

• How you drive your vehicle.

To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential that yourvehicle is maintained in accordance with themanufacturer’s service schedule.

On automatic gearboxmodels, drivingwith the gearshift in ’D’ inthe HIGHrange, but not in ’sport’ mode, will providethe bestfuel economy.

Items such as, the conditionof theair cleaner element, tyre pressuresand wheel alignment can have a significant effecton fuel consumption. But above all, theway inwhich you drive is the mostimportant. Thefollowing hints may help you to obtain evenbetter value from your motoring:

• Avoid unnecessary short,start-stop

journeys.

• Avoid fast startsby acceleratinggently and

smoothly from rest.

• Do not drive in the lower gearsfor longer

than necessary.

• Decelerategently andavoid sudden and

heavy braking.

• Anticipate obstructions andadjust your

speed accordingly wellin advance.

Starting & driving

IMPORTANT DRIVING INFORMATION

Instruments & warning lights

Before driving, itis importantto fully understand the function of the instruments and warning lights described insection 2.

NOTE: Redwarning lights are of particular

importance, illumination indicatesthat a fault exists. If a red lightilluminates always stop the vehicle and seek qualifiedassistance before continuing.

Vehicle stability

Your vehicle hasa higherground clearance and, therefore, a higher centreof gravitythan ordinary cars. Thiswill resultin different handling characteristics. Inexperienced drivers should take additionalcare, particularlyin off-road driving situationsand when performing abrupt manoeuvresat inappropriate speeds oron unstablesurfaces.

Vehicle height

The overall heightof yourvehicle exceeds that of an ordinary car (evenwhen ACCESSride height is selected).Always be aware of the height of your vehicle andcheck theavailable headroom before drivingthrough low entrances. This isparticularly important if the vehicle is fittedwith aroof rackor if the sunroof is open.

Power assisted steering

The hydraulic power-assistedsteering is equipped with a positive ’centrefeel’ characteristic,which givesenhanced vehicle stability at high speeds andin crosswinds.

Power assistance isprogressively applied the more the steering wheel isturned. For example: where manualsteering effort would normally be greatest(at slowspeeds on maximum lock), powerassistance is at its greatest. Similarly, whereonly minimal steering effort wouldnormally berequired (at high speed with the wheelsstraight ahead), then power assistanceis alsominimal, thus enabling the driverto benefitfrom apparently consistent steering effortat alltimes.

NOTE: Powerassistance is dependenton the

engine running. If the engineis notrunning, greater effort willbe requiredto steer the vehicle.

Auxiliary equipment

WARNING

Do NOT use auxiliary equipment, such as a roller generator, which is driven by one wheel of the vehicle,as this could cause failure of the gearbox differential. In some cases the vehicle may attempt to drive itself forward.

Catalytic converter

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

The exhaust systemon mostmodels incorporates a catalyticconverter, which converts poisonous exhaustemissions from the engine into environmentally lessharmful gases, thereby reducingatmospheric pollution.

WARNING

The catalytic converter can be easily damaged through improper use, particularly if the wrong fuel is used. For this reason, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you heed the precautions which follow:

Fuel

• Use ONLY fuel recommended foryour

vehicle.

Starting the engine

• DO NOT continue operating thestarter

switch if the engine failsto startafter a few attempts (unburnt fuel maybe drawn into the exhaust system, thereby damaging the catalyst);seek qualified assistance.

• When starting a cold engine,DO NOTdrive

if a misfire is suspected;seek qualified assistance.

Catalytic converter

Driving

• Provided the engine has reachedits

normal operating temperature,if amisfire is suspected, or if thevehicle lacks power while driving, itmay bedriven SLOWLY (at risk of damaging thecatalyst) to a Land Rover dealerfor assistance.

• NEVER allow a vehicle torun outof fuel

(the resultant misfirecould destroythe catalyst).

• Engines burning excessiveoil (blue smoke

from the exhaust) will progressively reduce catalyst efficiency.

• On rough terrain, DO NOTallow the

underside of the vehicle tobe subjectedto heavy impacts whichcould damagethe catalytic converter.

• DO NOT overloador excessivelyrevthe

engine.

WARNING

Exhaust system temperatures can be extremely high; DO NOT park on ground where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves could come into contact with the exhaust system (in very dry weather a fire could result).

Switching off

• DO NOT switch off the engine whilea

forward or reversedrive gear is selected.

Vehicle maintenance

• Any engine misfire,loss ofengine

performance or enginerun-on, could seriously damage thecatalytic converter. For this reason, it isvital thatunqualified persons do not tamper with the engine, and that regular systematic maintenanceis carried out by a Land Rover dealer.

• DO NOT run the enginewith aspark plug

or HT lead removed, oruse anydevice that requires an insertinto aspark plug.

Fuel

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Petrol Engines

USE ONLY RECOMMENDED FUEL

The RON value (octane rating)of petroleum commonly available atgarage forecourts will vary in differentcountries. TheRON values quoted in ’Generaldata’ areMINIMUM requirements and, whilethey canbe safely exceeded, no advantageis gained(either in fuel economy or performance) byusing a higher octane fuel.

If heavy engine knocking isdetected when using the recommended octane ratedfuel, or if steady engineknocking ispresent while maintaining a steadyroad speedon level roads, contact your Land Roverdealer for advice.

WARNING

On petrol engine models fitted with a catalytic converter, seriousdamage to the catalyst will occur if leaded fuel is used!

Diesel engines

The quality of diesel fuel(Derv) can varyin different countries andonly clean,good quality fuel should be used.It isimportant that the sulphur content of diesel fueldoes not exceed 0.3%. In Europe all supplies should be within this limit,but inother parts of the world you should check withyour supplier. Ensure thatthe fuelfilter element is changed at the recommended service intervals.

WARNING

On both petrol and diesel engine vehicles, if the fuel tank is accidentally filled with the wrong fuel, it is ESSENTIAL that you contact your Land Rover dealer BEFORE attempting to start the engine.

FUEL FILLER FLAP

The fuel filleris locatedin therear right-hand wing. Press the fuel fillerswitch (shown in illustration)to openthe fillerflap.

The fuel fillerswitch mayonly beoperated with the starter key turnedto position’0’; it will not operate when theengine isrunning.

Fuel

WARNING

To avoid any sudden discharge of fuel caused by excessive air pressure,the capis designed to allow the fuel tankto vent during the first half turn. DO NOT fully remove the cap until pressure has been released. The cap should be removed and placed in the retaining bracket on the rear of the flap until refuellingis complete.

Fuel filling

Filling station pumpsare equippedwith automatic cut-off sensingto avoidfuel spillage; only fillthe tankuntil the filler nozzle automaticallycuts-off thesupply. DO NOT attempt to fill the tank beyond thispoint or spillage could resultdue toexpansion of the fuel.

On petrol engine vehicles whichare designed to operate ONLY on unleadedfuel, thefuel tank filler neckwill ONLYaccept a narrow filler nozzle of the type found on pumps that deliver unleaded fuel.

On petrol engine vehicles whichare designed to operate on leaded fuel,the fueltank filler neck will acceptthe widerfiller nozzles found on pumps that deliver LEADEDfuel.

WARNING

DO NOT fully fill the tank if the vehicle is to be parked on a slope in direct sunlight or high ambient temperature - expansion of the fuel could cause spillage.

EMPTY FUEL TANK

DO NOT RUN THE FUEL TANK DRY!

In the case of vehiclesfitted witha catalytic converter, running thefuel tankdry could create an enginemisfire capableof damaging the catalytic converter.

If you have run the fuel tankdry andhave refilled the tank,turn thestarter switch to position ’II’. After 4 seconds,switch offand then return the switch to position ’II’for a further 4 seconds before operatingthe starter motor; do not press the accelerator pedal during starting, and RELEASE THEKEY as soon as the engine is running.

In the case of dieselmodels, ifthe enginefails to start, qualified assistance will be required to prime the fuel system beforethe enginecan be restarted.

SAFETY ON THE FORECOURT

Petroleum and dieselgases arehighly inflammable and, in confined spaces,are also extremely explosive.Always take sensible precautions whenrefuelling:

• Switch off the engine.

• Do not smoke or use a nakedflame

or light.

• Do not overfill the tank.

INERTIA SWITCH

For information about the operationof the inertia switch (see’Locks & alarm’).

Fuel

Manual transmission

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Manual transmission vehiclesare equipped with a five speed maingearbox anda two-speed transfer box.By usingthe main gearbox in combinationwith thetransfer gears, ten forward and tworeverse gear ratios are available.

Main gearbox

The gear positions for themain gearboxare shown on the gear leverknob. Notethat when the main gearbox is inneutral, thegear lever is spring-loaded toautomatically align between third and fourth gearpositions.

Transfer gearbox

The transfer gearboxis operatedby pressing the ’Hi/Lo’ switch(illustrated).

• Use the high range for all normalroad

driving and also for off-roaddriving across dry, level terrain.

• Use the low range gearsin anysituation

where low speed manoeuvring is necessary,such asreversing a traileror negotiating a boulder strewn riverbed; also use low range formore extreme off-road conditions whereprogress in high range cannot be maintained.

Selecting ’High’ or ’Low’ range

To make the change betweenHIGH andLOW,

the vehicle must be stationary.

1. With the vehiclestationary and the brakes

applied, depress theclutch andselect neutral.

2. Press the ’Hi/Lo’switch -the ’Hi/Lo’ switch indicator lightand transfergearbox warning light (in the instrumentpanel) start flashing.

3. When the change is complete,both lights extinguish. If high range hasbeen selected, the messagecentre displays ’HIGH’ momentarily, thenextinguishes. If low range has been selected,the message centre briefly displays’LOW’, after which ’L’ is displayed.

4. Now select the required gear.

WARNING

DO NOT rush the transfer gear change. DO NOT release the clutch or move the gear lever until the ’Hi/Lo’ indicator light and the transfer gearbox warning light stop flashing.

Manual transmission

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If the clutch is engaged before the transfer between highand lowgears is complete, a ’clunk’or grindingsound will be heard and the indicatorlight inthe switch will continueto flash.If this occurs, depress theclutch, selectneutral and attempt the change again.

• If the vehicle is movingwhen a

transfer gear changeis attempted, the message centrewill display ’SLOW DOWN’.

• If the ’Hi/Lo’ switch ispressed when

the gear leveris inany position other than neutral, ’SELECT NEUTRAL’ will appearin thedisplay.

Clutch

DO NOT use the clutchpedal asa footrest. To prevent unnecessary wear,always keep the left foot well clear ofthe clutchpedal except when changing gear.

NOTE: Afoot restis convenientlypositioned

to the left of the clutch.

Starting and driving

Before starting the engine, ensurethat the handbrake is appliedand thegear lever is in neutral.

WARNING

Manual transmission vehicles can be started with the clutch engaged and the vehicle in gear. This practise is NOT recommended only start the vehicle with the gear lever in neutral.

Emergency towing

If it is necessary forthe vehicleto be towed on all four wheels, transfer neutralMUST be selected. (See ’Emergencytowing’)

Automatic transmission

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Vehicles with automatictransmission are equipped with an ’H-gate’ gearselector mechanism. This combinesthe operating mechanism of both the main gearbox andthe transfer gears, andenables the gear selector positions for both the high and low gear ranges to be located sideby side.

Gear selector lever

Move the selectorlever forwardor back along the driver’s sideof the’H’ toselect the high range of gears. Similarly, bymoving the lever to the passenger side, thelow rangecan be selected instead. The’H-gate’ illumination is colour coded to identify thetwo ranges:high range illumination isgreen andlow range is amber.

A spring loaded catch builtinto thehandle of the gear selectorlever restrictsmovementof the lever, therebypreventing inadvertent gear selection. The catchhas twopressures:

• the first pressureenables gear changes to

be made within a singlerange ofgears (High range OR Low range).

• the second pressureenables theselector

to be moved from one range of gears to another (ie. from High TOLow).

NOTE: Gearselection between ’D’and ’3’

(High range) or ’4’ and’3’ (Lowrange) may be made without pressing the catch.

HIGH RANGE GEARS

Use the high range for road drivingand also for off-road driving across dry,level terrain. The message centrewill momentarilydisplay ’HIGH’ as soon as Highrange isselected, and then display the gear selected(eg. ’3’).

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to change to LOW range gears for normal road driving.

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