Owner’s Handbook
DEFENDER 90 - 110 - 130
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Manual del Conductor
Manual do Proprietário
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 Introduction .......................................................... 1
SECTION 2 Controls & instruments ........................................ 7
SECTION 3 Driving & operating ............................................. 45
SECTION 4 Owner maintenance ............................................. 79
SECTION 5 Workshop maintenance........................................ 123
SECTION 6 General data ......................................................... 155
SECTION 7 Parts & accessories............................................... 169
SECTION 8 Off-road driving.................................................... 173
Index ..................................................................... 185
In-car entertainment
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Rover Group Limited 1999 Publication Part No. LRL 0336ENG
SECTION 1
Introduction
OWNER’S HANDBOOK
This handbook covers all current versions of
Land Rover Defender petrol and diesel models
and, together with the Service Portfolio book,
provides all the information you need to derive
maximum pleasure from owning and driving
your new vehicle.
For convenience, the handbook is divided into
sections, each dealing with a particular aspect
of driving or caring for the vehicle. Sections
are listed on the contents page; you will find it
worthwhile to take a little time to read each
one, and to get to know your Defender as
soon as you possibly can. Remember, the
more you understand before you drive, the
greater the satisfaction when you are seated
behind the steering wheel.
The specification of each vehicle will vary
according to territorial requirements and
also from model to model within the vehicle
range. Some of the information published in
this handbook, therefore, may not apply to
your particular vehicle.
Section Contents Page
Service portfolio 3..........................................
Warning labels 3.............................................
Vehicle identification number 4.......................
Anti-theft precautions 4..................................
Breakdown safety code 5................................
Land Rover operates a policy of
constant product improvement and,
therefore, reserves the right to change
specifications without notice at any
time. Whilst every effort is made to
ensure complete accuracy of the
information in this handbook, no
liabilities for inaccuracies or the
consequences thereof can be accepted
by the manufacturer or the dealer,
except in respect of personal injury
caused by the negligence of the
manufacturer or the dealer.
All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system or transmitted, in
any form, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or other
means without prior written permission
from Rover Group Limited.
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Introduction
SERVICE PORTFOLIO
The Service Portfolio book included in your
literature pack contains important vehicle
identification information and details of your
entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover
warranty.
Most important of all, however, is the section
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing
requirements for your vehicle and also
includes the 1500 km (1,000 mile) Free
Service Voucher, as well as incorporating the
service record slips, which the dealer should
sign and stamp to certify that routine services
have been carried out at the recommended
intervals.
WARNING
Safety warnings are included in this
handbook. These indicate either a procedure
which must be followed precisely, or
information that should be considered with
great care in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury or serious damage to the
vehicle.
WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
VEHICLE
Warning labels attached to
your vehicle bearing this
symbol mean: DO NOT touch
or adjust components until you have read
the relevant instructions in the handbook.
Warning labels showing this
symbol indicate that the
ignition system utilises very
high voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition
components while the starter switch is
turned on!
WARNING
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and, therefore, a higher centre of gravity
than ordinary passenger cars. This will
result in different handling characteristics.
Inexperienced drivers should take additional
care, particularly in off-road driving
situations and when performing abrupt
manoeuvres on unstable surfaces.
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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 riveted to the top of the brake pedal
box in the engine compartment (this should
also match the VIN recorded in the Service
Portfolio book). The VIN is also stamped on
the right-hand side of the chassis, forward of
the spring mounting turret.
In addition, as a deterrent to car thievesand 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)
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 securityvery seriously
and ALWAYS adopt this simple ’five point’
drill whenever you leave your vehicle - even
for just a few minutes:
• Fully close all the windows (and the
sunroof).
• Remove your valuable belongings (or hide
them out of sight).
• Remove the starter key.
• Engage the steering lock (by slightly
turning the wheel until it locks).
• Lock all the doors.
Thieves are attracted to ’vulnerable’vehicles.
Even if you have followed the ’five point’ drill,
there is still much you can do to make your
vehicle a less inviting target.
BE SAFE NOT SORRY!
• Park where your vehicle can easily be seen
by householders and passers-by.
• At night, park in well lit areas and avoid
deserted or dimly lit side streets.
• At home, if you have a garage, use it - and
NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.
• Do not keep important vehicle documents
(or spare keys) in the vehicle- these are a
real bonus for the thief.
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’.
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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 countries).
• Consider evacuating passengers
through nearside doors onto the
verge as a precaution in case your
Defender is struck by another
vehicle.
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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 21.........................................................
Seat belts 24...................................................
Instruments 28...............................................
Warning lights 29...........................................
Lights & indicators 32....................................
Wipers & washers 34.....................................
Switches 36....................................................
Windows 37...................................................
Sunroof 38.....................................................
Heating & ventilation 39.................................
Air conditioning 42.........................................
Interior equipment 44.....................................
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Controls
Right hand steering
1. Ventilator control
2. Rear screen wash/wipe switch
3. Radio/cassette player
4. Ashtray
5. Cigar lighter
6. Bonnet release handle
7. Ventilator control
8. Heater fan control
9. Lighting, direction indicators and horn
control
10.Instrument and warning light pack
11.Clock
12.Heater controls
13.Hand throttle - if fitted
14.Headlight adjuster
15.Main gear lever
16.Transfer gear lever
17.Handbrake
18.Main lighting switch
19.Clutch pedal
20.Brake pedal
21.Accelerator pedal
22.Rear fog guard lights, heated rear window
and hazard warning light switches
23.Windscreen wash/wipe control
NOTE: The precise specification and location of controls may vary according to territorial
requirements and from model to model within the vehicle ranges.
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Controls
Left hand steering
1. Ventilator control
2. Rear screen wash/wipe switch
3. Radio/cassette player
4. Ashtray
5. Cigar lighter
6. Bonnet release handle
7. Ventilator control
8. Heater fan control
9. Lighting, direction indicators and horn
control
10.Instrument and warning light pack
11.Clock
12.Heater controls
13.Hand throttle - if fitted
14.Main gear lever
15.Transfer gear lever
16.Handbrake
17.Main lighting switch
18.Clutch pedal
19.Brake pedal
20.Accelerator pedal
21.Windscreen wash/wipe control
22.Headlight adjuster - if fitted
NOTE: The precise specification and location of controls may vary according to territorial
requirements and from model to model within the vehicle ranges.
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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.
• A smaller metal key (marked ’FUEL’) to
operate the fuel filler cap lock.
Front door locks
From outside the vehicle, the door locks can
ONLY be operated with the key. Turn the key
towards the rear to lock and towards the front
to unlock.
Door sill locking buttons
From inside the vehicle, each door can be
individually locked by depressingthe
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 number is stamped on a tag
attached to the key ring. Both key numbers
should be entered on the Security Information
card.
WARNING
For safety, remove the Security Information
card from the literature pack and keep it
with the key tag, and spare keys in a safe
place - AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE!
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Locks & Alarm
Child-proof locks
(110 Station wagon)
Move the locking levers down to engage the
child-proof locks (see illustration).
With the locks engaged, the rear doors cannot
be opened from inside the vehicle, thereby
reducing the risk of a door being opened
accidentally while the vehicleis moving.
Taildoor
(if fitted)
From outside, use the door key to lock and
unlock the taildoor. From inside and with the
door closed, push the locking button up to
lock and down to unlock (as illustration).
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Locks & Alarm
ALARM SYSTEM
(if fitted)
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
automatically thirty 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.
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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’).
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Locks & Alarm
Interior protection
Interior protection is activated automatically
when the alarm system is armed; twin sensors
inside the vehicle monitor the interiorspace
and will activate the alarm if an intrusion is
detected.
However, if passengers or animalsare 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 immobilisation is an important aspect
of the vehicle’s security system, and occurs
automatically whenever 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 immobilisation system 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-mobilisation will 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.
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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 procedurefor
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.
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Locks & Alarm
If an incorrect code has been entered:
If the code is entered incorrectly, the anti-theft
indicator light will continue to illuminateand
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.
• Memorize the emergency key access
code or keep the Security Information
card on your person in case of
emergencies.
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HANDSET BATTERY
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
approximately three 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.
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Locks & Alarm
Always fit a Land Rover STC4080 or a
Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery
(available from a Land Rover dealer) and
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 vehicleto
resynchronise the 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.
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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 ’Batteryremoval and
replacement’in Section 4, in order to prevent the alarm from sounding.
If the vehicle battery is disconnectedfor any reason, the status of the securitysystem prior to
disconnection will be memorized 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.
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Seats
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
To avoid the risk of loss of control and
personal injury, never adjust the driver’s
seat or seatback while the vehicle is in
motion.
Forward/backward movement
Lift the bar at the front of the seat base to
slide the seat forward or back. Ensure the seat
is locked in position before driving.
Backrest movement
Lift the lever and lean backwards or forwards
to achieve the desired angle, then lower the
lever to lock.
WARNING
DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel
with the seat backs reclined steeply
rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained
from the seat belt with the seat back angle
set to 25 degrees from the upright (vertical)
position.
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Seats
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS - (if fitted)
Before folding the rear seats;
• Slide the front seats forward.
• Ensure that the outer rear seat belts are
correctly stowed in their belt clips.
• Pass the seat belt locks through the
junction of the backrest and the cushion
and into the loadspace.
Individually split rear seats
NOTE: The two outer seats must be folded
first, thereby releasing the centre seat.
Outer seats;
1. Release the catch (see first inset).
2. Fold the backrest forward.
3. Slide back the bolt (see second inset).
4. Lift and fold the seat base forwards.
Centre seat;
5. Release the catch - as (1).
6. Fold the backrest forward.
7. Lift and fold the seat base forwards.
When returning the backrest to the upright
position, ensure it is securely latched in place
before driving.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the seats while the vehicle is
in motion.
When the seat is erected, the latching
mechanism should be visually checked and
physically tested to ensure that the latch is
secure before driving.
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Seats
60/40 split rear seats
1. Pull up the release catch.
2. Fold the backrest forward.
3. Lift and fold the seat base forward.
4. Fold away the seat stand.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the seats while the vehicle is
in motion.
When re-erecting the seats, ensure that the
seat stands are properly positioned.
When the seat is erected, the latching
mechanism should be visually checked and
physically tested to ensure that the latch is
secure before driving.
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Seat belts
SEAT BELT SAFETY
Seat belts are life saving equipment.
In a collision, unrestrained passengerscan be
thrown around inside the vehicle, or possibly
thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in injury to
themselves and to other occupants. DO NOT
take chances with safety!
• DO make sure ALL passengers are
securely strapped in at all times - even for
the shortest journeys.
• ALWAYS adjust seat belts 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 acrossthe
abdomen).
• 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 reclinedsteeply
rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained
from the seat belt with the seat back angle
set to 25 degrees from the upright
(vertical) position.
• 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 substancescan
render the locks inoperative.
WARNING
Pregnant women should ask a doctor for
advice about the safest way to wear seat
belts.
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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 fastened.
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 securelylocked.
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.
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Seat belts
Infant and child restraints
All infant and child restraint systems are
designed to be secured in vehicle seats by
means of a lap belt or the lap portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.
When installing and using any infant or child
restraint system, always follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer
concerning installation and use. Failure to
properly secure the child restraintsystem in
the vehicle can endanger the child in a
collision or sudden stop and cause injury to
other passengers.
Centre and inward facing seats are fitted with
lap belts which can be manually tightened to
secure an infant or child restraint system.
Older children should use the lap/shoulder
belt fitted to the outer rear seating positions.
Never leave a child unattended in your
vehicle.
WARNING
Infants and children too small for seat belts
should be restrained in a child safety seat or
restraint system, appropriate to their age
and/or size, and which is approved for use
in your vehicle. Always ensure that the
manufacturer’s fitting instructions are
followed exactly.
• DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be
carried on the lap. The force of a crash
can increase the effective body weight
by as much as 30 times, making it
impossible to hold on to the child.
• DO NOT use a child seat that ’hooks’
over a seatback, it is not secure!
• Accident statistics show that children are
safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front.
However, if a forward facing child seat
suitable for the size of child is available
and it is necessary for a child to travel in
the front, set the seat fully rearwards
and use an approved FORWARD FACING
child seat - DO NOT INSTALL
REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
POSITION.
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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 replacea 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
automatically and prevent any further
unreeling.
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