Rover DEFENDER 2003 Owner Manual

Owner's Handbook

Publication Part No. LRL0558ENX - 3rd Edition

recording or other means without prior written permission from Land Rover.

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

Owner’s Handbook

This handbook covers current Land Rover Defender 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 your convenience, the handbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a different aspect of the vehicle. These are listed on the title 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. The more you understand before you drive, the greater the satisfaction once you are seated behind the steering wheel.

* An asterisk appearing within the text identifies features or items of equipment that are either optional, or are only fitted to some vehicles in the model range.

IMPORTANT

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.

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.

Contents

Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Controls & Instruments

Fascia Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Locks & Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Lights & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Electric Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Heating & Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Heated Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Interior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Exterior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

In-Car Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Driving & Operating

Starting & Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Fuel Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Manual Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Transfer Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Cab Pick-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Load Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Ancillary Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Off-road Driving

Off-road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Driving Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Owner Maintenance

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Bonnet Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Cleaning & Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Parts & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Emergency Information

Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Technical Data

Lubricants & Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Electrical & Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Wheels & Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Filling Station Guide

Filling Station Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Quick Guide

GENERAL DATA

Recommended fuel

Diesel to EN 590.

Fuel tank capacity

90 Models: 60 litres 110 & 130 Models: 75 litres

WARNING

This vehicle is NOT compatible with ‘Bio-diesel’ fuel.

Tyre pressures - 90 Models

Front: 197 kPa Rear: 262 kPa

Tyre pressures - 110 Models

Front: 197 kPa Rear: 338 kPa

Tyre pressures - 130 Models

Front: 309 kPa Rear: 457 kPa

For full technical data listings, please refer to the ‘Technical Data’ section of this handbook, see ‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, page 171.

CONTROLS

Quick Guide

H4959

LAND -

- ROVER

km/h

1. Fresh air vent control

2. Air blower control

3. Windscreen wiper/washer control

100

120

140

160

180

200

6. Air temperature & distribution controls

7. Air conditioning controls

8. Transfer gear lever

4. Lighting switch

9. Bonnet release lever

5. Direction indicators and horn control

NOTE: The precise specification and location of the controls may vary according to territorial requirements and from model to model within the vehicle range.

NOTE: For further information on the controls, see ‘FASCIA CONTROLS’, page 23.

FASCIA SWITCHES

Quick Guide

1 2 3 4 5 6

H4963

1. Rear fog guard lights*

Press to operate (see ‘FOG LIGHTS*’, page 52)

2. Heated front screen

Press to operate (see ‘HEATED FRONT SCREEN AND REAR WINDOW*’, page 64)

3. Heated rear screen*

Press to operate (see ‘HEATED FRONT SCREEN AND REAR WINDOW*’, page 64)

4. Hazard warning lights

Press to operate (‘HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS’, page 52)

5. Rear window wiper

Press to operate (see ‘REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER*’, page 54)

6. Rear window washer

Press to operate (see ‘REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER*’, page 54)

7. Electric windows

Press the appropriate switch to operate the front left or right window (see ‘ELECTRIC WINDOWS *’, page 57)

8. Seat heaters

Press the appropriate switch to operate the front left or right seat heater (see ‘HEATED FRONT SEATS*’, page 36)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Quick Guide

120

km/h

H4965

1. Speedometer

2. Anti-theft alarm indicator light

567

ABS

5. Fuel gauge

NOTE: When the fuel remaining drops to a

100

km/h

120

140

160

180

200

minimum of 9 litres, the low fuel warning

3. Total distance (odometer) and trip recorder

4. Trip recorder reset button

light will illuminate (see ‘WARNING LIGHTS’, page 47).

6. Temperature gauge

7. Clock

NOTE: For further information on the instrument panel, see ‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, page 45.

WARNING LIGHTS

Quick Guide

ABS

120

km/h

1 2 3

5 6

H4968

1. Low oil pressure (Red)

2. Battery charging (Red)

3. Handbrake (Red)

NOTE: If a warning light remains on or illuminates while driving, stop the vehicle and refer to the relevant section of this handbook for advice.

NOTE: For further information on the warning lights, see ‘WARNING LIGHTS’, page 46.

4. Anti-lock braking system (Amber)*

5. Differential lock (Red)

6. Transmission oil temperature (Red)*

Quick Guide

LIGHTS & INDICATORS

H3632

1. Side, tail and instrument panel lights

2. Headlights

Headlight main and dipped beams

3630

Push the lever away from the steering wheel to change headlight beams.

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

Direction indicators

H3629

Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn.

NOTE: For further information concerning operation of the Lights and Indicators, please refer to ‘DIRECTION INDICATORS’, page 50 and ‘LIGHTS’, page 50.

Quick Guide

WIPERS & WASHERS

The wipers and washers will only operate when the starter switch is turned to position ‘I’ or ‘II’.

WINDSCREEN WIPERS

H4969

1. Intermittent wipe

2. Normal speed wipe

3. Fast speed wipe

Single wipe

H3626

Push the lever up against spring pressure and release immediately.

WINDSCREEN WASHER

H3628

Press to operate.

NOTE: For further information concerning operation of the wipers and washers, see ‘WINDSCREEN WIPERS’, page 52 and ‘WINDSCREEN WASHER’, page 53.

Quick Guide

USING YOUR HEATER

H4970

Maximum heating

• Air blower control (1) - fully down.

• Air distribution control (2)- midway.

• Temperature control (3) - fully down.

Demisting and defrosting

• Air blower control (1) - fully down.

• Air distribution control (2) - fully up.

• Temperature control (3) - fully down.

NOTE: For further information concerning heater controls, see ‘HEATER CONTROLS’, page 59.

Maximum ventilation

• Air blower control (1) - fully down.

• Air distribution control (2) - fully down.

• Temperature control (3) - fully up.

Fresh air vents

H3719

To open a vent, pull the knob out and push the levers downwards.

Quick Guide

AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS*

H3684

1. On/off blower control

2. Temperature control

NOTE: For further information concerning heater controls, see ‘HEATER CONTROLS’, page 59.

Air conditioning vents

H3756

The adjuster in the centre of each vent can be used to adjust volume and direction of air. To cut off the supply of air from any particular vent, slide the adjuster fully to the left.

AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLS

1 2 3

Quick Guide

H4986

1. On/off volume control

2. Mode selector (MODE)

3. Tape controls

4. FM selector

NOTE: For more information concerning the operation of your audio system, see your In-Car Entertainment handbook.

5. AM selector

6. Scan buttons

7. Traffic and news information

5 4

Quick Guide

162 3 4

RDS

FADE

BAL

BASS TREB

BAND

ICE1398

1. Radio Data System (RDS) selector

2. CD eject control

3. CD mode/repeat selector

4. Traffic and news information

5. Search controls

6. Waveband selector

7. Search controls

8. On/off and volume control

7 58

NOTE: For more information concerning the operation of your audio system, see your In-Car Entertainment handbook.

NOTE: Some music CD manufacturers are using data encryption to 'copy-protect' their recordings and prevent the production of pirate copies. These CDs differ from the internationally agreed CD audio standard, RedBook, a standard that serves as the operating basis for all CD players and changers.

Copy-protected CDs may not play in your Audio unit or CD changer or may be played subject to various limitations, e.g., sound quality may be impaired.

If you do experience a problem, try the CD in other players before contacting the CD vendor.

Introduction

WARNINGS IN THIS HANDBOOK

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.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

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.

SYMBOLS USED

The following symbols used within the handbook call your attention to specific types of information.

This recycling symbol identifies those

items that must be disposed of safely in order to prevent unnecessary damage to the environment.

*An asterisk appearing within the text,

identifies features or items of equipment that are either optional, or are only fitted to some vehicles in the model range.

SECURITY CARD

The security card, supplied with the literature pack, contains important emergency information. It is ESSENTIAL that you keep the card safe from theft and ensure that it is passed to the new owner if you sell the vehicle.

• Key number: This is the number of the

starter/door key - essential if you ever need to obtain a replacement.

• Emergency key access code: You will need

this code in order to start the vehicle if the handset has been lost or damaged (see

‘Emergency key access’, page 28).

• Locking wheel nut number: If your vehicle

has locking wheel nuts, you will have been provided with a special wheel nut socket to remove them. You will need to quote this number to obtain a replacement socket.

• VIN (vehicle identification number): This

identity number is unique to your vehicle and is essential proof of its specification. The number can also be found in various locations around the vehicle (see ‘VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)’, page 143).

• Radio security code number: This unique

code must be entered into the radio whenever the power supply has been disconnected. Without this code, the radio unit will not operate (see 'Security code' in the 'In-Car Entertainment' book).

WARNING

Never leave the security card inside the vehicle when it is unattended.

Memorise the emergency key access code, or keep the card on your person while driving, in case of emergencies.

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 and also includes the service record slips, which the Dealer/Authorised Repairer should sign and stamp to certify that the routine services have been carried out at the recommended intervals.

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!

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK LABEL

THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SHOULD ONLY BE ENGAGED WHEN TRACTION IS LIKELY TO BE LOST. WIDE THROTTLE OPENINGS SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 1st AND 2nd GEAR LOW RANGE. AS SOON AS THE DIFFICULT SURFACE HAS BEEN CROSSED THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST BE RELEASED. A SINGLE AXLE ROLLER RIG MAY BE USED FOR SPEEDS UP TO 5km/h. THE CENTRE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST BE DISENGAGED. FOR ROLLER TESTS OVER 5 km/H EITHER ALL FOUR WHEELS MUST BE ROTATED AT THE SAME SPEED OR IF ONLY A SINGLE AXLE ROLLER RIG IS AVAILABLE, THE CENTRE DIFFERENTIAL MUST BE LOCKED AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO STATIONARY AXLE MUST BE REMOVED.

H3757

Information concerning operation of the differential lock is printed on the centre console. This is important information and must be understood fully with reference to the ‘Gearbox and Transmission’ sections of this handbook, before using the transfer gearbox. The label contains the following warning:

“THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SHOULD ONLY BE ENGAGED WHEN TRACTION IS LIKELY TO BE LOST. WIDE THROTTLE OPENINGS SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 1st AND 2nd GEAR LOW RANGE. AS SOON AS THE DIFFICULT SURFACE HAS BEEN CROSSED THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST BE RELEASED.

A SINGLE AXLE ROLLER RIG MAY BE USED FOR SPEEDS UP TO 5 km/h. THE CENTRE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST BE DISENGAGED. FOR ROLLER TESTS ABOVE 5 km/h EITHER ALL FOUR WHEELS MUST BE ROTATED AT THE SAME SPEED OR IF ONLY A SINGLE AXLE ROLLER RIG IS AVAILABLE, THE DIFFERENTIAL MUST BE LOCKED AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO STATIONARY AXLE MUST BE REMOVED.”

WARNING

Introduction

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK LABEL

IMPORTANT

BEFORE JACKING VEHICLE

1. ENGAGE DIFF. LOCK. (i.e. WARNING LIGHT MUST BE ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO SWITCHING OFF IGNITION.)

2. APPLY HANDBRAKE.

3. CHOCK WHEELS

H4730

Information concerning operation of the differential lock when jacking up the vehicle is given in the jack-stowage area. This is important information and must be understood fully with reference to the ‘Wheel Changing’ section of this handbook, before changing a wheel. The label contains the following warning:

IN AN EMERGENCY

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).

• Evacuate passengers through nearside

doors onto the verge, well away from the road, as a precaution in case your vehicle is accidentally struck by other traffic.

“BEFORE JACKING VEHICLE:

1. ENGAGE DIFF. LOCK (i.e. WARNING

LIGHT MUST BE ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO SWITCHING OFF IGNITION)

2. APPLY HANDBRAKE.

3. CHOCK WHEELS”

Controls & Instruments

Fascia Controls

FASCIA CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

INTERIOR SPACE PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES. . . . . . . . . . 31

CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

TAIL DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Seats

FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

HEAD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

HEATED FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

FOLDING THE REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Seat Belts

SEAT BELT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SEAT BELTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

CARING FOR SEAT BELTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Child Restraints

CHILD SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Door Mirrors

EXTERIOR MIRRORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Instruments

INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Warning Lights

WARNING LIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Lights & Indicators

DIRECTION INDICATORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

FOG LIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Wipers & Washers

OPERATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

WINDSCREEN WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

WINDSCREEN WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . . . . 53

Horn

HORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Manual Windows

FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

SLIDING REAR WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Electric Windows

ELECTRIC WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Sunroof

SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Heating & Ventilation

VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

HEATER CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

USING YOUR HEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Air Conditioning

AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

USING THE AIR CONDITIONING. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Heated Screens

HEATED FRONT SCREEN AND REAR WINDOW . 63

Interior Equipment

INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

CIGAR LIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

ASHTRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

CUBBY BOX* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

IN-CAR TELEPHONES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Exterior Equipment

STEPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

In-Car Entertainment

RADIO AERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

RADIO CASSETTE PLAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Controls & Instrum ents

Fascia Controls

FASCIA CONTROLS

Fascia Controls

LAND -

- ROVER

100

km/h

H3748

1. Fresh air vent control

2. Audio system

3. Fascia switches (see overleaf)

4. Fresh air vent control

5. Air blower control

6. Direction indicators and horn control

7. Lighting switch

8. Instrument panel

9. Clock

10. Windscreen wiper/washer control

120

140

160

180

200

11. Air temperature & distribution controls

12. Air conditioning controls

13. Accelerator pedal

14. Brake pedal

15. Clutch pedal

16. Starter switch

17. Bonnet release lever

18. Handbrake

19. Transfer gear lever

20. Main gear lever

NOTE: The precise specification and location of the controls may vary according to territorial requirements and from model to model within the vehicle range.

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS

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

• A black key for operating the starter switch

and door locks.

• A smaller metal key to operate the fuel filler

cap lock.

The starter key number is stamped on a tag attached to the key ring. Check that the key number has been entered in the space provided on your Security card.

If the remote handset is lost, contact a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer, who can supply a replacement unit.

WARNING

Keep the Security card and spare handset and keys in a safe place - NOT IN THE VEHICLE!

ALARM SYSTEM*

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

Using the remote handset

H3619

While it is not necessary to point the handset at the vehicle, the handset must be within range of the vehicle when a button is pressed. Note that the operating range may vary depending upon handset battery condition and may sometimes be limited by physical and geographical factors beyond your control. From a security point of view, it may not be wise to unlock unless you are within a few feet of the vehicle.

Vehicles with central door locking

Locking with the remote handset: Press the lock (padlock symbol) button once:

• all doors are locked (including the tail door)

• engine immobilised

• perimetric alarm activated (protects the

doors and bonnet)

• interior space protection activated

The direction indicator lights flash three times to confirm that the vehicle is secure and the anti-theft alarm indicator light (in the instrument panel) starts to flash.

Locks & Alarm

Locking with the key:

Insert the key and turn the driver’s door lock towards the rear of the vehicle:

• all doors locked (including the tail door)

• engine immobilised

• NO PERIMETRIC ALARM OR INTERIOR

SPACE PROTECTION

The anti-theft alarm indicator light (in the instrument panel) starts to flash after 30 seconds to show that the engine is immobilised.

Unlocking with the remote handset:

Press the unlock (PLAIN) button once to disarm the alarm and unlock the doors.

The direction indicator lights flash once and the interior lights illuminate.

Unlocking with the key:

While all the doors can be unlocked using the key in the driver’s door lock, this method is NOT RECOMMENDED - depending on the specification of the vehicle the alarm may not be disarmed.

Vehicles without central door locking

Locking & unlocking: Each door lock must be operated individually, using the key. The handset will NOT operate the door locks. Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock and towards the front to unlock.

Arming & disarming the alarm: Press the lock button on the handset to arm the alarm.

• Perimetric protection protects the doors

and bonnet.

• Interior space protection is activated.

• Engine is immobilised.

Provided the doors and bonnet are securely closed, the direction indicators will flash three times and the anti-theft alarm indicator in the instrument panel will start to flash.

To disarm the alarm, press the unlock (PLAIN) button on the handset; the direction indicators will flash once and the interior lights illuminate.

Door sill locking buttons

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

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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).

On vehicles with central door locking, operation of the driver’s door sill locking button locks all the other doors too. However, engine immobilisation and interior space protection are suspended unless the handset lock button is pressed as well.

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NOTE: Slam locking, as described above, is prohibited on vehicles with central door locking.

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The indicator light in the speedometer (arrowed in illustration) provides information about the status of the alarm system, as follows:

When the alarm is armed: The light flashes rapidly while the alarm is arming itself. After ten seconds, the light adjusts to a slower frequency and continues to flash as an anti-theft deterrent until the alarm is disarmed.

If the engine is immobilised (even though the alarm has been disarmed):

The light flashes slowly until the engine is remobilised.

If the alarm has been triggered: The light will flash rapidly when the alarm is disarmed until the starter switch is turned to position II.

If the remote handset battery power is low: The light will flash rapidly during the initial ten seconds after the handset has been used, while the alarm system is arming.

If the driver’s door is open: The light illuminates for ten seconds, before adjusting to slow frequency flashing.

Mislock

If a door is not fully closed when the handset lock button is pressed, the hazard warning lights will fail to flash, indicating a mislock. In this case, the alarm system will not be fully armed and on vehicles with central door locking, none of the doors will lock.

As soon as the open aperture is closed, the hazard warning lights will flash and the anti-theft alarm indicator light will resume flashing to confirm that the system has returned to a fully armed state.

NOTE: If a mislock occurs as a result of an open door, interior space protection will not be activated.

NOTE: If a mislock occurs as a result of an open bonnet, the door apertures will still be protected by the alarm system and interior space protection will be active.

If the alarm sounds

If the alarm is triggered, the alarm sounder or vehicle horn will sound for 30 seconds before switching off and resetting itself to the same protection status that existed prior to the alarm being triggered. The alarm can be triggered up to three times before needing to be reset.

To silence the alarm, press either button on the remote handset.

NOTE: While the alarm is sounding, the hazard warning lights will flash to provide a visual alarm.

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INTERIOR SPACE PROTECTION*

Interior space protection is designed to protect the interior of the vehicle from intrusion (entry by a thief through a smashed window, for example). Twin sensors monitor the interior space and activate the alarm if air movement is detected in the passenger compartment.

Using the handset: Interior space protection is activated automatically whenever the remote handset is used to set the alarm and can ONLY be deactivated with the handset.

Key operation: On vehicles fitted with central door locking, using the key to arm the alarm will NOT activate (or deactivate) interior space protection.

NOTE: Interior space protection cannot be activated if a door is open, or if the starter switch is turned on.

NOTE: Interior protection will not operate for the first 15 seconds after the alarm is set.

Vehicles without central door locking

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To disable interior space protection when setting the alarm, use the following procedure:

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 hazard

warning lights flash three times and the anti-theft indicator light commences flashing rapidly).

The alarm system is now armed with interior protection disabled.

WARNING

Never activate interior space protection if windows or sunroof are to be left open, or if passengers or animals are to be left inside the vehicle - any movement will activate the alarm.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISATION

Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of the security system, and includes a feature known as ‘passive immobilisation’. This is designed to safeguard the vehicle from theft, should the driver forget to lock the doors or arm the alarm. Engine immobilisation is automatic whenever any of the following conditions occur:

• The vehicle is locked using handset or key.

• 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 (in the speedometer) to flash.

Emergency key access

If the handset is damaged, or fails to operate, the engine can be re-mobilised by using the starter key to enter a unique four number emergency key access code. The code is recorded on the Security card and is entered as follows:

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.

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1. Remove the handset from the key ring and

keep the handset well away from the starter switch when entering the code.

2. From inside the vehicle, with the driver’s

door closed, immediately insert the key into the starter switch and turn to position ‘II’. Hold this position until the alarm sounds, then switch off and open and close the driver’s door.

3. Turn the starter 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).

4. Open and close the driver’s door (this will

enter the first digit of the code).

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5. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and

back to ‘0’ the required number of times to enter the SECOND digit of the code.

6. Open and close the driver’s door again.

7. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and

back to ‘0’ the required number of times to enter the THIRD digit of the code.

8. Open and close the driver’s door again.

9. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and

back to ‘0’ the required number of times to enter the FOURTH digit of the code.

10. Finally, open and close the driver’s door

one more time.

If the code has been entered correctly, the anti-theft indicator light will extinguish, the alarm will stop sounding and the engine can be started.

If an incorrect code has been entered:

If the code is entered incorrectly, the alarm sounder will sound twice, 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 entry attempts, the security system invokes a delay period of thirty minutes during which the system will not accept any further attempts to enter a code.

REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY

The 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 hazard warning lights will not flash

when the alarm is disarmed.

Always fit a Land Rover STC 4080 or a Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery (available from a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• DO NOT remove a battery until you are

ready to install the replacement.

• The engine will immobilise five minutes

after the key is removed from the starter switch (or 30 seconds after the starter has been switched off and the driver’s door opened). 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Memorise the emergency key access code or keep the Security card on your person in case of emergencies. NEVER leave the card in the vehicle.

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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Battery replacement

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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 key ring 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 (‘+’ 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. Press the two halves of the handset firmly

together and ensure that both halves are fully joined, to prevent dirt or moisture from entering the handset.

8. Operate the PADLOCK symbol button at

least four times within range of the vehicle to resynchronise the handset.

9. Press the unlock button once to unlock the

vehicle.

The handset is now ready for use.

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