Rover DEFENDER 1999 Owner Manual

CONTENTS

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

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

SECTION 3 Driving & operating ............................................. 43

SECTION 4 Owner maintenance ............................................. 73

SECTION 5 Workshop maintenance........................................ 109

SECTION 6 General data ......................................................... 125

SECTION 7 Parts & accessories............................................... 135

SECTION 8 Off-road driving.................................................... 139

Index ..................................................................... 153

In-car entertainment

As part ofthe Land Rover environmental policy, this publication is printed on paper made from elemental chlorine free pulp.

Publication No. LRL 0180ENG

 1998 Rover Group Limited

SECTION 1

Introduction

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

This handbook covers all current versions of the Land Rover Defender 90 and, together with the Service Portfolio, provides all the information you need to derive maximum pleasure from owning and driving your new vehicle.

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

Land Rover operates a policy of constant product improvement and, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without notice at any time. Whilst every effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in this handbook, no liabilities for inaccuracies or the consequences thereof can be accepted by the manufacturer or the dealer, except in respect of personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or the dealer.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other means without prior written permission from Rover Group Limited.

Section Contents Page

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

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

Vehicle identification number 4.......................

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

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

Introduction

SERVICE PORTFOLIO

The Service Portfolio book included in your literature pack, contains important vehicle identification information, details of your entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover warranty, as well as useful consumer advice.

Most important of all, however, is the section on maintenance. This outlines the servicing requirements for your vehicle, as well as incorporating the service record slips, which the dealer should sign and stamp to certify 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, therefore, a higher centre of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This will result in different handling characteristics. Inexperienced drivers should take additional care, particularly in off-road driving situations and when performing abrupt manoeuvres on unstable surfaces.

Introduction

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

If you need to communicate with a Land Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

The VIN and recommended maximum vehicle weights (dependent on market) is stamped on a plate, located in the driver’sfootwell (this should also match the VIN recorded in the Service Porfolio book). The

In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and to assist the police, the VIN is also stamped on a plate visible through the left side of the windscreen.

A. Type approval B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) C. Gross vehicle weight (where required) D. Gross train weight (where required) E. Maximum front axle load (where required) F. Maximum rear axle load (where required)

NOTE: In the interests of safety, it is essential

that the gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and axle loads are NOT exceeded. For further information see ’General data’.

ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS

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

• Fully close all the windows and the

sunroof (if fitted).

• Remove your valuable belongings (or hide

them out of sight).

• Remove the starter key.

• Engage the steering lock (by slightly

turning the wheel until it locks).

• Lock all the doors and arm the alarm.

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

BE SAFE NOT SORRY!

• Park where your vehicle can easily be seen

by householders and passers-by.

• At night, park in well lit areas and avoid

deserted or dimly lit side streets.

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

NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.

• Do not keep important vehicle documents

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

Introduction

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Remember the breakdown

safety code

If a breakdown occurs while travelling:-

• Wherever possible, consistent with

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

• Switch on hazard lights.

• If possible, position a warning

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

• Consider evacuating passengers

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

SECTION 2

Controls & instruments

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

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

Section Contents Page

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

Locks & alarm 11...........................................

Seats 20.........................................................

Seat belts 22...................................................

Instruments 26...............................................

Warning lights 27...........................................

Lights & indicators 30....................................

Wipers & washers 32.....................................

Switches 34....................................................

Windows 35...................................................

Sunroof 36.....................................................

Heating & ventilation 37.................................

Air conditioning 40.........................................

Interior equipment 41.....................................

Controls

Right hand steering

1. Ventilator control

2. Rear screen wash/wipe control

3. Radio/cassetteplayer

4. Ashtray

5. Cigar lighter

6. Ventilator control

7. Heater fan control

8. Lighting, direction indicator & horn switch

9. Instrument panel

10.Heatercontrols

11.Airconditioning controls (if fitted)

12.Headlightadjuster

13.Bonnetrelease lever

14.Handbrake

15.Transfergear lever

16.Maingear selector

17.Mainlighting switch

18.Brakepedal

19.Acceleratorpedal

20.Auxiliaryswitch panel

21.Windscreenwash/wipe control

Controls

Left hand steering

1. Ventilator control

2. Rear screen wash/wipe control

3. Ashtray

4. Radio/cassetteplayer

5. Cigar lighter

6. Ventilator control

7. Heater fan control

8. Instrument panel

9. Lighting, direction indicator & horn switch

10.Heatercontrols

11.Airconditioning controls (if fitted)

12.Headlightadjuster

13.Handbrake

14.Transfergear lever

15.Maingear selector

16.Bonnetrelease lever

17.Acceleratorpedal

18.Windscreenwash/wipe control

19.Brakepedal

20.Mainlighting control

21.Auxiliaryswitch panel

Locks & alarm

KEYS

You have been supplied with two sets of keys, comprising:

• a black key for operating the starter

switch.

• a plain metal key for operating the door

locks and fuel filler cap.

• a grey key for operating the cubby box

lock.

Front doors

From outside the vehicle the door locks can only be operated with the key. Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock and towards the front to unlock.

Door sill locking buttons

From inside the vehicle, each door can be individuallylocked, by depressing the appropriate sill locking button.

WARNING

DO NOT depress the sill buttons as a means of locking the doors from outside the vehicle (this practice - known as ’slam locking’ - is not recommended, because keys can be locked inside accidentally).

Key numbers

The starter key and glovebox key numbers are stamped on a tag attached to their respective key rings. The door lock key number is stamped on the key itself. All key numbers should be entered on the Security Information card.

WARNING

Keep the spare keys and key tags in a safe place - NOT IN THE VEHICLE!

Ensure the key numbers are recorded on the Security Card supplied with your literature pack - DO NOT KEEP THE CARD IN THE VEHICLE!

Taildoor

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

Locks & alarm

ALARM SYSTEM

Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated anti-theft alarm and engine immobilisation system. In order to combine maximum vehicle security with minimum inconvenience, you are advised to gain a full understanding of the alarm system by thoroughly reading this section of the handbook.

Features of the alarm system

Perimeter protection: This part of the alarm system protects the doors, bonnet and taildoor against unauthorised entry - the alarm sounding if any one of these apertures is opened without the alarm first being disarmed.

Interior protection: Also known as volumetric protection, this part of the system protects the space inside the vehicle. If movement within the passenger compartment, or intrusions through the windows or sunroof are detected, the alarm will sound.

Engine immobilisation:The engine is immobilised electronically whenever the alarm system is armed. Even if the alarm has not been armed, engine immobilisation will occur automaticallythirty seconds after the driver’s door is opened, or five minutes after the starter switch is turned to position ’0’.

In practice, this means it is virtually impossible to leave your Defender unattended without the engine being immobilised.

ARMING THE ALARM

WARNING

If a passenger or animal is to be left inside the vehicle, or if a window or sunroof is to be left open, interior protection must be disabled. Refer to ’Interior protection’ before arming the alarm.

To arm the alarm, aim the handset at the Defender and press the right hand button (PADLOCK SYMBOL). Provided all the doors and other apertures are closed, the direction indicator lights will flash three times to confirm that the alarm is armed. All the security features described previously will be active.

Once armed, the alarm will sound if a door or the bonnet is opened, or if movement is detected inside the vehicle.

Locks & alarm

Disarming the alarm

Within range of the vehicle, briefly press the left (PLAIN) button on the handset; the direction indicator lights will flash once to indicate that the alarm has been disarmed and the engine re-mobilised.

NOTE: In some territories, the interior lights

will illuminate when the alarm is disarmed.

If the direction indicators fail to flash when the alarm is armed:

This indicates that a door or the bonnet is not fully closed, in which case the alarm will still be partially armed and the engine immobilised, but interior protection will not be active.

Once the open door or bonnet is closed, the direction indicators will flash three times and the alarm will fully arm as described previously.

If the alarm sounds:

The vehicle horn and alarm siren will sound continuously for 30 seconds and then switch off. The horn and siren can be triggered up to three times.

To silence the alarm, press either handset button. If the handset is inoperative, the alarm can only be disarmed by entering the emergency key access code (see ’Engine immobilisation override’).

Anti-theft alarm indicator light

A RED indicator light on the instrument panel indicates the status of the alarm system. When the alarm is armed successfully, the light FLASHES rapidly. After 10 seconds, the light adjusts to a slower frequency, and continues flashing as an anti-theft deterrent until the alarm is disarmed.

If the light fails to illuminate during the rapid flash phase, this indicates a ’mislock’ (door or bonnet not fully closed or key in starter switch). If this occurs, the indicator light will still flash at the slower frequency as an anti-theft deterrent.

If the light illuminates continuously, this indicates that the engine has immobilised passively(see ’Engine immobilisation’).

Locks & alarm

Interior protection

Interior protection is activated automatically when the alarm system is armed; twin sensors inside the vehicle monitor the interior space and will activate the alarm if an intrusion is detected.

However, if passengers or animals are to be left inside the vehicle, or if a window or sunroof is to be left open, the alarm must be armed with interior protection DISABLED as follows:

To disable interior protection:

1. Open the driver’s door.

2. With the driver’s door open, use the handset to arm the alarm in the normal way.

3. Close the driver’s door (the direction indicator lights flash three times and the anti-theft indicator light commences flashing rapidly). The alarm system is now armed with interior protection disabled.

WARNING

If the vehicle is to be left with windows or sunroof open, or with passengers or animals inside, the interior protection MUST BE DISABLED, as described above.

NOTE: Interior protection will not operate for

the first 15 seconds after the alarm is set.

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION

Engine immobilisationis an important aspect of the vehicle’s security system, and occurs automaticallywhenever the alarm system is armed.

The system also includes a feature known as ’passive immobilisation’, which is designed to safeguard the vehicle from theft should the driver forget to lock the doors or arm the alarm.

Passive immobilisation occurs automatically:

• thirty seconds after the starter switch has

been turned off AND the driver’s door opened.

• five minutes after the starter switch is

turned off or the alarm system is disarmed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The engine immobilisationsystem relies on the handset to re-mobilise the engine. Look after the handsets at all times, protecting them from loss, damage and battery discharge.

If the engine has immobilised passively, re-mobilisationwill occur when the starter switch is turned to position ’II’, provided the handset is on the same ring as the key and in close proximity to the switch.

• ALWAYS keep the handset on the

same ring as the key.

• NEVER attach both handsets to the

SAME key ring.

Any attempt to start the engine while it is immobilised will cause the engine immobilisation warning light (on the left of the warning light panel) to flash.

Locks & alarm

Engine immobilisation override

If the handset is lost or fails to operate, engine immobilisation can be overridden by using the starter key to enter the four digit emergency key access code (this code is recorded on the Security Information card). The procedure for entering the code is described below.

Before entering the code, note the following: If your handset is lost or inoperative, it is

impossible to disarm the alarm. As soon as the door is opened, the alarm will sound (continuously for up to three 30 second periods), and continue while the code is being entered. Remove the handset from the key ring and keep the handset well away from the starter switch when entering the code.

2. Turn the switch to position ’II’ the required number of times to enter the first digit of the code (if the first digit is 4, turn the key to position ’II’ and then back to ’0’ four times).

3. Open the driver’s door (to enter the first digit) and then close the door again.

4. Turn the starter switch to position ’II’ and back to ’0’ the required number of times to enter the SECOND digit of the code.

5. Open the driver’s door (to enter the second digit) and then close the door again.

6. Turn the starter switch to position ’II’ and back to ’0’ the required number of times to enter the THIRD digit of the code.

7. Open the driver’s door (to enter the third digit) and then close the door again.

8. Turn the starter switch to position ’II’ and back to ’0’ the required number of times to enter the FOURTH digit of the code.

9. Finally, OPEN and CLOSE the driver’s door. If the code has been entered correctly, the anti-theft indicator light will extinguish and the engine can be started.

1. With the driver’s door closed, insert the key into the starter switch, turn to position ’II’ and hold in this position for 5 seconds. Then switch off, and open and close the driver’s door.

Locks & alarm

If an incorrect code has been entered:

If the code is entered incorrectly,the anti-theft indicator light will continue to illuminate and the engine will fail to start. Before entering the code again, turn the starter switch to position ’II’ and hold in this position for 5 seconds.

After three failed attempts, the security system invokes a delay period of thirty minutes during which the system will not accept any further codes.

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.

Locks & alarm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• BEFORE replacing a handset battery,

disarm the alarm and unlock the doors.

• DO NOT remove an expired battery

until you are ready to install the replacement.

• The engine will immobilise five

minutes after the key is removed from the starter switch. If handset battery replacement is NOT completed within this period, the emergency key access code will have to be entered before the handset can be synchronised.

The handset battery should last for approximatelythree years dependent upon use. When the battery needs replacing it will be apparent from the following symptoms:

• The handset will only work every other

operation while disarming.

• The direction indicator lights will not flash

when the alarm is disarmed.

HANDSET BATTERY

Locks & alarm

Always fit a Land Rover STC4080 or a Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery (availablefrom a Land Rover dealer).

Replacing the battery

Adopt the following replacement procedure:

1) Unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm system.

2) Turn the starter switch to position ’II’, then turn to position ’0’ and remove the key.

3) Carefully prise the handset apart, start from the keyring end using a coin or small screwdriver.Avoid damaging the seal between the two halves of the case and DO NOT allow dirt or moisture to get inside the handset.

4) Slide the battery out of its clip, taking care to avoid touching the circuit board or the contact surfaces of the clip.

5) Press and hold one of the buttons for at least five seconds (this will drain any residual power from the handset).

6) Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct polarity is maintained (positive (’+’) side facing up). Finger marks will adversely affect battery life; if possible, avoid touching the flat surfaces of the battery and wipe them clean before fitting.

7) Reassemble the two halves of the handset, then operate the PADLOCK symbol button at least four times within range of the vehicle to resynchronisethe handset.

The handset is now ready for use.

WARNING

The handset contains delicate electronic circuits and must be protected from impact and water damage, high temperatures and humidity, direct sunlight and the effects of solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.

Locks & alarm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Battery disconnection

Your vehicle is equipped with a battery backed-up sounder, which operates as an anti-theft siren if the vehicle battery is disconnected. Before disconnecting the vehicle battery, it is ESSENTIAL to refer to ’Battery removal and replacement’ in Section 4, in order to prevent the alarm from sounding. If the vehicle battery is disconnected for any reason, the status of the security system prior to disconnection will be memorised and automatically reset when the battery is reconnected.

ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES

Alarm goes off unexpectedly. (a) Ensure all windows and sunroof are closed.

(b) Disable interior space protection.

Alarm goes off when door opened. Disarm the alarm with the handset before

unlocking. If the handset has failed, enter the emergency key access code (refer to ’Engine

immobilisation override’).

Starter will not operate. Ensure handset is on same ring as starter key. If

it still will not operate, consult a Land Rover dealer.

Direction indicator lights don’t flash when alarm is armed.

A door or bonnet is partially open.

Seats

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

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

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

Forward/backward movement

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

Backrest movement

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

Rear seats

Your Defender is fitted with inward facing rear seats, which can be folded away when not in use.

To erect the seats, release the strap securing the seatbase, pull out the seat stand and fold down the seatbase, ensuring that the seat stand locates where the vehicle floor meets the wheel arch (see illustration).

WARNING

DO NOT adjust the seats or seat stands while the vehicle is in motion.

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

DO NOT allow the rear seats to be used unless the seat stand is in the correct position.

Ensure that rear seat passengers wear seat belts at all times.

DO NOT carry passengers in the rear of the vehicle unless rear seats are fitted.

Seats

Seat belts

SEAT BELT SAFETY

Seat belts are life saving equipment.

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

• DO make sure ALL passengersare

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

• ALWAYS adjust seat belts to eliminate any

slack in the webbing, and to ensure that the diagonal belt passes across the shoulder without slipping off or pressing on the neck.

• ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the

hips as possible (never across the abdomen).

• DO NOT slacken the webbing by pulling

the belt away from the body - to be fully effective, the seat belt must be in full contact with the body at all times.

• DO have seat belts checked if the vehicle

has been involved in an accident.

• DO NOT allow front seat occupants to

travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt, with the seat back angle set to 25 degrees from the upright (vertical)position.

• DO use the seat belts to secure large items

of luggage that are to be carried on the seats - in the event of an accident, insecure items become flying missiles capable of causing serious injury.

• DO NOT fit more than one person into a

belt, or fit a seat belt that is twisted or obstructed in any way that could impede its smooth operation.

• DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly

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

• In most countries, all occupants are

required by law to wear a seat belt, unless they have been issued with a medical exemption certificate. During pregnancy, women should wear the lap belt across the hips below the baby, with the diagonal belt passing across the shoulder, between the breasts and to one side of the baby - if in doubt, consult a doctor.

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.

Seat belts

WARNING

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

Lap belts

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

Fastening the inertia reel belts

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

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

Seat belts

Infant and child restraints

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

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

Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.

WARNING

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

• Do not fit child safety seats or restraint

systems to the inward facing rear seats.

• DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be

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

• DO NOT use a child seat that ’hooks’

over a seatback, it is not secure.

Seat belts

Caring for seat belts

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

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

Testing inertia reel belts

From time to time carry out the following tests:

1. With the seat belt fastened, give the

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

2. With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the

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

3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the

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

Instruments

Left hand steering illustrated

1. Speedometer

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

2. Total distance and trip recorder

Indicates the total distance or the individual journey distance travelled by the vehicle press and release the reset button (3) to change between the two.

3. Total distance and trip recorder mode/reset button

Press and release the mode button to change the digital display between either the total distance the vehicle has travelled, or the individual journey distance. Press and hold the button to reset the trip odometer to zero.

4. Fuel gauge

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

5. Temperature gauge

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

6. Tachometer

Indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rev/min). In normal driving conditions, the engine speed should NEVER exceed 5500 rev/min.

7. Anti-theft alarm indicator light

Indicates the status of the alarm system (see

’Locks & alarm’).

8. Warning light pack

For a full explanation of the function of the warning lights, see ’Warning lights’.

Warning lights

The warning lights are colour coded as follows:

RED lights are warnings.

WARNING

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

GREEN & BLUE lights indicate that a unit is operating.

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

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

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

Battery charging - RED Illuminates as a bulb check when

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

Brake system check - RED

Illuminates as a bulb check when

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

WARNING

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

NOTE: At very low ambient temperatures, the

light may take several seconds to extinguish.

Warning lights

Direction indicators - GREEN Flashes in conjunction with the

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

Headlight main beam - BLUE

Illuminates whenever the main

beam headlights are on.

Hazard warning lights - RED

Illuminates in conjunction with

the direction indicator warning lights, when the hazard warning lights are operated.

Differential lock - AMBER

Illuminates whenever the

differential lock is engaged. If the light remains on after the differential

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

Heated rear screen - AMBER

Illuminates when the rear screen

heater is operating.

Trailer direction indicators GREEN

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

NOTE: When a trailer is not fitted, the

warning light will only flash once.

Sidelights - GREEN

Illuminates whenever the

sidelights are on.

Rear fog guard lights - AMBER

Illuminates whenever the rear fog

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

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

Handbrake - RED (if fitted)

In some markets, the light

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

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