Rover DISCOVERY 1998 Owner Manual

CONTENTS

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

SECTION 2 Controls & instruments ........................................ 9

SECTION 3 Driving & operating ............................................. 59

SECTION 4 Owner maintenance ............................................. 97

SECTION 5 General data ......................................................... 139

SECTION 6 Parts & accessories............................................... 149

SECTION 7 Off-road driving.................................................... 155

Index ..................................................................... 167

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

Publication No. LRL 0156NAS

 1997 Rover Group Limited

SECTION 1

Introduction

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

This handbook coversthe currentversion of the Land Rover Discovery and,together with the Passport to Service, providesall the information you need to derivemaximum pleasure from owningand drivingyour new vehicle.

For your convenience,the handbookis divided into sections, eachdealing witha different aspect of driving or caringfor thevehicle. The sections are listedon thecontents pageand you will find it worthwhileto takea littletime to readeach one, and get to know your Discoveryas soonas youpossibly can. The more you understand before youdrive, the greater the satisfactiononce youare seated behind the steering wheel.

Land Rover operates a policy of constantproduct improvement and therefore reserves the right to change specifications without notice at any time. Whilst every effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of theinformationin this handbook, no liabilities for inaccuracies orthe consequences thereof can be accepted by the manufacturer, Land Rover North America Inc.

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

Section Contents Page

Reporting safety defects 1..............................

Safety warnings 3...........................................

Passport to Service 3......................................

Information labels 4........................................

Vehicle identification number 6.......................

Anti-theft precautions 7..................................

Breakdown safety code 7................................

Reporting safety defects

If youbelieve that yourvehicle hasa defect which could cause a crash,or couldcause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the NationalHighway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA) inaddition to notifying Land Rover North AmericaInc.

If NHTSAreceives similarcomplaints, it may open an investigationand ifit findsthat a safety defect existsin agroup ofvehicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannotbecome involvedin individual problems betweenyou, yourDealer or Land Rover North America.

To contactNHTSA, you may callthe Auto Safety hotline tollfree at1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area)or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Departmentof Transportation, Washington, DC20590. You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety fromthe hotline.

Introduction

PASSPORT TO SERVICE

The Passport to Service includedin your literature pack, containsimportant vehicle identification information, detailsof your entitlement under the terms ofthe LandRover warranty, as wellas usefulconsumer advice.

Most important of all, however,is thesection on maintenance.This outlinesthe servicing requirements for yourDiscovery, as well as incorporating the servicerecord slips, which the Dealer shouldsign andstamp tocertify that the routine services havebeen 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: DONOT 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

The Discoveryhas a higher ground clearance and hence a higher centre of gravity than ordinary passenger carsto enable thevehicle to perform in a wide variety of off-road applications. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a betterview of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. Discovery is not designed for cornering at the same speed as conventional passenger cars any more than a lowslung sports car is designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate the Discovery correctly, may result in loss of control,or vehicle rollover.

Introduction

INFORMATION LABELS FIXED TO THE VEHICLE

A. BATTERY WARNING LABEL B. THIS PLUG MUST NOT BE REMOVED

WHEN ENGINE IS HOT

C. AIR CONDITIONINGLABEL D. KEEP CLEAROF ROTATINGPARTS E. JACKING INFORMATION LABEL F. ANTIFREEZE - DO NOT DRAIN G. REWAX AFTERSTEAM CLEANING

NOTE: Variouslabels are fixedto thevehicle

to drawyour attention to specificsafety and emission information. Thisillustration is for general guidance onlyas theposition of components and the extent of labels andother visual warnings onthe vehiclecould vary from model to model.

Introduction

Details of the vehicle height,both withand without an open sunroof and information on the vehicle’s handlingcharacteristicsare printed on the underside ofthe driverssun visor.

On vehicles fittedwith AirbagSupplementary Restraint Systems (SRS),remember to take careful note of warning labelsand other information attached toboth sunvisors, orto other parts of the vehicle.

I. WARNING!

Manufactured with

1.1.1.- TRICHLORETHANE substancewhich harms public healthand environmentby destroying ozone in the upperatmosphere.

J. Transfer gearbox

Important - transfer gearbox information. To changetransfer box ratio, reducespeed to below5 mph (8 km/hour), select auto ’N’, move high/low lever rapidlyto required position, select autogear. Alternatively, stop vehicle and make selectionas above. For maximum engine braking, selectauto ’1’, keep engine running.

K. Jacking labels

DO NOT get under a vehicle supportedonly by the jack: use vehiclesupport stands.

Introduction

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

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

The VIN and other informationconcerning the vehicle can befound on the certificationlabel affixed to the lock faceof thefront left-hand door, where shown (this VINshould match the VIN recorded in thePassport toService book).

In addition,the FederalVIN plateis mounted to thevehicle body in such aposition thatit is visible from the outside, throughthe bottom right corner of the windscreen.

WARNING

DO NOT exceed gross weight or axle loads described on the vehicle certification/ identification label.

Introduction

ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS

While it may be impossibleto deterthe ’professional’car thief,the majorityof thefts are carried outby unskilledopportunists. Therefore, take vehiclesecurity very seriously and ALWAYS adopt this simple’five point’ drill whenever youleave yourvehicle - even for just a few minutes:

• Fully close allthe windows(and the

sunroof).

• Remove your valuablebelongings (or hide

them out of sight).

• Remove the starterkey.

• Engage the steering lock (byturning the

wheel until it locks.

• Lock all the doors and turn on the alarm.

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

BE SAFENOT SORRY!

• Park where your vehicle caneasily be seen

by householders and passers-by.

• At night, park in well lit areasand avoid

deserted or dimlylit sidestreets.

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

NEVER leave the keys inthe vehicle.

• Do not keep important vehicledocuments

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Remember the breakdown safety code

If abreakdown occurs whiletravelling:-

• Wherever possible, consistentwith

road safety and traffic conditions, the vehicle shouldbe movedoff the main thoroughfare onto the shoulder as far as possible. Ifbreakdown occurs on a freeway, pullwell over to theinside of the hard shoulder.

• Switch on hazard lights.

• If possible,position a warning

triangle or flashingamber light,at an appropriate distance fromthe vehicle to warn other trafficof the breakdown (note the legal requirements of someareas).

• Consider evacuating passengers

through the right hand doors away from the road as a precaution in case your Discoveryis struck by another vehicle.

SECTION 2

Controls & instruments

In thissection of the handbook you willfind descriptions of the controls andinstruments on yourDiscovery.

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

Section Contents Page

Controls 11.....................................................

Locks & alarm 12...........................................

Seats 18.........................................................

Seat belts 24...................................................

SRS/Airbag 29................................................

Steering column 33........................................

Exterior mirrors 34.........................................

Instruments 35...............................................

Warning lights 37...........................................

Lights & indicators 40....................................

Wipers & washers 40.....................................

Switches 43....................................................

Windows 45...................................................

Sunroof 46.....................................................

Heating & ventilation 47.................................

Air conditioning 51.........................................

Interior equipment 53.....................................

Loadspace cover 57........................................

Rear step 58...................................................

Controls

1. Instrument panel illuminationcontrol

2. LH switch panel

3. Driver’sSRS/airbag

4. Instrument and warning light pack

5. Cruise control switches

6. RH switch panel

7. Clock

8. Hazard warning lightswitch

9. Radio/cassetteplayer

10.Heater and air conditioning controls

11.Coin tray

12.Glovebox

13.Passenger’s SRS/airbag

14.Electric mirror adjustmentcontrol

15.Steering column height adjuster

16.Front foglight switch

17.Cruise control masterswitch

18.Transfer gear lever

19.Parking brake

20.Heated front seat switches

21.Electric window switches

22.Main gearboxlever orselector

23.Cigar lighter

24.Cup holder

25.Ashtray

NOTE: Theprecise specification andlocation ofcontrols may varyfrom modelto modelwithin the

vehicle range (automatictransmission illustrated above).

Locks & alarm

ALARM SYSTEM

Your vehicle isfitted witha sophisticated electronic anti-theft alarmsystem. In order to ensure maximum security,you arestrongly advised to gain a fullunderstanding ofthe alarm system bythoroughly readingthis section of the handbook.

LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING THE

ALARM

Before locking the vehicle andarming the alarm, ensure alldoors, windows,sunroof and hood aresecurely closed.

Locking with the handset

Within range of the vehiclebriefly press the lock button (PADLOCK SYMBOL) on the handset. If the doors lockcorrectly, thehazard warning lights willflash threetimes and the alarm indicator (locatedin theinstrument pack) will startto flash.

Each time the vehicle islocked using the handset, a coded signal istransmitted to a receiverinside thevehicle, which activatesthe following security features.

• The central door locking system(all the

door locks are activated).

• The alarm (protectsthe doorsand hood).

Once armed, the alarm willsound ifthe hood, or any door is opened.

Locks & alarm

Unlocking with the handset

Within range of the vehicle,briefly press the PLAIN button on the handset; the hazard warning lights flashonce, thealarm is disarmed immediately andthe doorsunlock.

NOTE: Theinterior lights illuminatewhen the

alarm system isdisarmed.

If thehandset fails to unlock thevehicle, use the key and re-synchronise thehandset (see item 6 under ’Handset battery’).

If thealarm sounds

To silencethe alarm,press eitherhandset button, oroperate the door locks usingthe key. If the alarm isnot silenced,it will sound for approximately 30seconds before switching itself off and canbe triggeredup to three times in total beforeneeding tobe reset.

Anti-theft alarm indicator light

After locking, the RED indicatorlight on the instrument panel willflash rapidlywhile the alarm system isarming itself.

After 10 seconds, the indicatorlight adjuststo a slower frequencyand continuesflashing as an anti-theft deterrent,until thealarm is disarmed.

NOTE: Thehandset complieswith part 15 of

the FCC rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:

1. This device maynot causeharmful

interference.

2. This device must accept anyinterference

received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.This appliesto both alarmreceivers andhandset

transmitter. CAUTION: Any changesor modificationsto the transmitter not expressly approvedby the manufacturer could voidthe user’sauthority to operatethe equipment.

Locks & alarm

HANDSET BATTERY

The handset battery should lastfor approximatelythree years,dependent upon use. When the battery needsreplacing, it will be apparent from the followingsymptoms:

• The handset will only workevery other

operation.

• The hazard warning lights willnot flashon

when the alarm is disarmed.

Always fit a Panasonic CR2032

replacement battery (availablefrom a Land

Rover dealer) andadopt thefollowing

replacement procedure:

1. Carefully open the handset. Startfrom the

keyring end using a coinor small

screwdriver.Avoid damagingthe seal

between the two halves ofthe caseand

DO NOT allow dirt ormoisture toget

inside the handset.

2. Slide the battery out of its clip,taking care

to avoidtouching the circuit boardor the

contact surfaces ofthe clip.

3. Press and hold one of the buttons for at

least five seconds(this willdrain any

residual power fromthe handset).

4. Fit the new battery, ensuringthat correct

polarity is maintained(positive (’+’) side

facing up). Finger marks willadversely

affect battery life;if possible,avoid

touching the flat surfaces ofthe battery

and wipe them clean beforefitting.

5. Reassemblethe twohalves ofthe handset.

6. Unlock the vehicleusing thekey, then

operate the lock button of the handsetat

least four times. The handset is now readyfor use.

NOTE: Thehandset containsdelicate

electronic circuits andmust beprotected from impact and water damage, hightemperatures and humidity, direct sunlight andthe effects of solvents,waxes andabrasive cleaners.

Locks & alarm

ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES

Alarm goes off unexpectedly. Ensure all windows, doors, hoodand sunroof

are closed.

Vehicle will not start. Press unlock button on handset. If it still will

not start,consult your Land Roverdealer.

Hazard lights don’tflash whenalarm is armed.

Doors unlock and hazard lightsstart to flash when vehicleis inmotion.

Within range of the vehicle,the handset appears to malfunction.

Ensure all windows, doors, hoodand sunroof are closed.

The inertia switchhas beentriggered. Stop the vehicle and turn the starterswitch off and on again. Central door locking willbe inhibited for 5 minutes.If fault continues, consultyour Land Rover dealer.

The handset may have lostsynchronisation. Press the lock button on the handsetfour times whilst within range of thevehicle.

Locks & alarm

KEY AND HANDSET NUMBERS

You havebeen supplied with twoidentical remote control handsetsand apair ofidentical keys which operateall locks,including the rear door and petrol flap.

The key number is stampedon atag attached to thekey ring. Checkthat thekey numberhas been entered in the spaceprovided onyour Security Information card.

If thekey or handset is lost,contact aLand Rover dealer, whocan supplya replacement or additional keysand handsets.

WARNING

Keep theSecurity Information card, key tag, spare key and handset in a safe place - NOT IN THE VEHICLE!

LOCKING USING THE KEY

Front doors

Turn the key towards the front ofthe vehicle to lockand towards the rearto unlock.

Locking the doors without activating the

alarm

By turning the key to the lockposition and then holding it in that position forat leastfive seconds, the doors will belocked butthe alarm will remaininactive.

Central locking

By turning the key in the driver’sdoor, or operating the lockingbutton onthe driver’s door (from inside the vehicle),all the door locks can be operated simultaneously.

Door sill locking buttons

From inside the vehicle, eachdoor can be individuallylocked bydepressing the appropriate button.

NOTE: Asa precautionagainst accidentally

locking your keysinside, itis not possible to use the locking buttons to lock thefront doors when you are leaving thevehicle - THE KEY OR HANDSET MUST BE USED!

NOTE: Turningthe keyalso arms and

disarms the anti-theftalarm.

Rear door

Turn the key towards the right sideof the vehicle to lockand tothe leftto unlock.

Locks & alarm

Move the locking levers tothe ’ON’position (as illustrations) toengage.

With the child locks engaged,neither the rear doors nor the tailgate canbe openedfrom inside the vehicle,thereby avoidingthe risk of a door being opened accidentallywhile the vehicle is moving.

NEVER leave unsupervised children in your vehicle.

Door locking cut-off switch

An inertiaswitch, operationalonly withthe starter switch inposition ’II’,prevents the doors from centrallylocking (orif the doors are locked, willunlock them)in the event of an accident or sudden impact.

When the inertia switch operates,the central door locking is inhibited andhazards flashfor a minimum of 30 seconds or untilthe system is reset by turning thestarter switchon and off, twice.

Child locks

WARNING

Seats

MANUALLY OPERATED FRONT SEATS

Forward/backward movement

Lift the bar to slide the seatforward orback. Ensure the seat is lockedin positionbefore driving.

WARNING

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

Lumbar support (1)

Rotate the handwheel to increaseor decrease support to the lumbar regionof theback.

Backrest movement (2)

Rotate the handwheel to adjustthe backrestto the required angle.

WARNING

DO NOT allow 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 15 degrees from the upright (vertical) position.

POWER OPERATED FRONT SEATS

(if fitted) The seat adjustment controls aresituated on the centre consoleadjacent tothe seat bolsters. Adjustment isonly possiblewhen the starter switchis turnedto positions’I’ or ’II’, or with a front door open when the starter switch is in position ’0’.

The following functions are available:

Seats

Seat forward/rearward

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

WARNING

To avoidthe risk of loss of control, never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while the vehicleis in motion.

Seat cushion angle

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

Seats

Seat cushion height

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

Lumbar support adjustment

Rotate the handwheel to increaseor decrease support to the lumbar regionof theback.

Seat back adjustment

Twist the switch forward orbackward untilthe desired seat backangle isachieved.

Head restraint adjustment

(power operated seatsonly)

WARNING

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

DO NOT drive, or carrypassengers, with the head restraintsremoved.

Seats

Heated front seats

With the starter switch turnedto position’II’, press one of the switches(1) tooperate the heating elements ineither thedriver’s or front passenger seat (theindicator light in the switch will illuminate).Press the switch a second time to switch off.

The seat heatersare thermostatically controlled and operateintermittently to achieve and then maintain apredetermined temperature between 79°F and97° F(26° C and 36° C).

Raise or lowerthe headrestraint until it is level with the back ofthe head.

Tilt the angle of the restraint toensure it is as close to the back of the headas possible.

WARNING

The seatheaters consume considerable power from the battery. For this reason, they should only be operated when the engine is running.

FOLDING THE REAR SEATS

Before folding the rear seats,pass the seat belt locks through the junctionof thebackrest and the cushion and into the loadspace.

Seats

1. Push the releasebuttons locatedbehind the seat backrest(arrowed inillustration).

2. Fold the backrestforward.

WARNING

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

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

When returning the seat to its upright position, the latching mechanism should be visually checked and physically tested to ensure that the latch is secure.

3. Lift and fold the base of the seat forwards.

When returning the backrest tothe upright position, ensure itis securelylatched in place before driving.

Seats

INWARD FACING SEATS

(if fitted) With the loadspacecover (iffitted) retracted and stowed, pull out the seat stand,and fold down theseatbase. Please refer toInfant and child restraint section for correctplacement ofthe childseat.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to fit an infant or child restraint system to the inward facing seats. Ensure that occupants of the inward facing seats are able to comfortably rest their feet on theload spacefloor when seated, and are also able to sit comfortably within the overall width of the seat cushion.

Inward facing seat belt stowage:

Fold the seat belt asshown andtuck intothe pocket behind the backrest.

Push the seat belt lockonto theclip where shown.

Seat belts

SEAT BELT SAFETY

WARNING

Seat belts are life saving equipment. In a collision, occupants not wearing a seat belt will be thrown around inside, or possibly thrown out of the vehicle. This is likely to result in more serious injuries than would have been the case had a seat belt been worn. It may even result in loss of life! Don’t take chances with safety!

• DO make sure ALL occupants are

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

• The airbagsupplementary restraint

system (SRS) (where fitted) is designed to addto theoverall effectiveness of the seat belts, it DOES NOT replace them. SEAT BELTS MUST ALWAYS BE WORN.

• 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 a collision.

• DO use the seat belts to secure items of

luggage thatare to be carriedon the seats - in the event of an accident, loose items become flying missiles capable of causing serious injury, or even death.

Seat belts

WEARING SEAT BELTS CORRECTLY

Fastening the inertia reel belts

Draw the belt over theshoulder andacross the chest, and then insertthe metaltongue plate into the lock nearestthe wearer- a ’CLICK’ indicates thatthe beltis securely locked.

In somecircumstances, perhapsdue tothe vehicle being parkedon aslope, theinertia mechanism may engage,preventing theinitial extension of a belt. Thisis nota fault- ease the belt free and useit.

Adjust the seat belt to eliminate anyslack in the webbing. DO NOT slackenthe webbingby holding the belt away fromthe body- tobe fully effective, theseat beltmust remain in full contact with the body at all times.Also, ensure that the lap beltfits aslow onthe hips as possible and that theshoulder beltpasses across the shoulderwithout slippingoff or pressing on the neck.

Upper anchorage adjustment

(front seats only)

The height of the seat belt upperanchorage can be adjusted for comfortAND safety.Pull the button out to raise or lower.For safety,the seat belt should always beworn withthe webbing crossing the shoulder midway between the neck and the edge ofthe shoulder.

Ensure that the anchorage iscorrectly located in one of the height positions beforedriving.

Seat belts

Lap belts

The rear centraland inwardfacing seating positions are fittedwith lapbelts only.To adjust, pull the slider alongthe beltand feed the webbing through the buckleuntil thebelt is comfortably tight.Fit thebelt aslow as possible on the hips (neveron theabdomen).

WARNING

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 seatsin a normal,upright, position.

• ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the

hips as possible (never across the abdomen) and ensure that the diagonal belt passesacross the shoulder without slipping off or pressing on the neck.

• ALWAYS ensure that any adjustable seat

back is never reclined more than 15 degrees from the upright position, when the vehicleis in motion. Seat belts are only effective when they are properly positioned on the body - a reclined seat could allow a passenger to slip under either the shoulder or the lap belt.

WARNING

• DO NOT fit more than one person into a

belt; this could result in the occupants striking each other and causing injury in the eventof a crash.

• DO NOT use, or attempt to fit, a seat belt

that istwisted or obstructed in any way that couldimpede its smooth operation. If abelt istwisted, it must be straightened before use. Using a twisted or obstructed seat belt could increase the riskof injury in a crash.

• ALWAYS use the seat belt lock (buckle)

nearest the wearer. If the belt is locked in thewrong place, the seat belt will not fit correctly and may ride up over the abdomen, causing serious internal injury in acrash.

• DO NOT wear the shoulder belt under

your arm. In an accident this could increase your chances of being injured.

Wearing seat belts during

pregnancy

The seat belts have beendesigned forall adults, including pregnantwomen. Ina crash situation any occupantis lesslikely to be injured while correctlyrestrained by a seat belt. However, pregnantwomen shouldwear the lap belt as low on the hips aspossible to avoid pressure onthe abdomen.

Women should consult their doctorto establish the bestuse ofseat beltsduring pregnancy.

Seat belts

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR SMALL CHILDRENAND BABIES

Infants and children too smallfor adultseat belts should be restrainedin achild safety seator restraint system appropriateto their age and/or size, andwhich isapproved for use in your vehicle. Always ensurethat themanufacturer’sfitting instructionsare followed exactly.

Seat belt locking mechanism

The seat belts fitted tothe twoouter rear seats, have a special lockingmechanism, which aids the securing ofchild restraint systems. The mechanismis usedto securea child restraint asfollows:

1. Attach the seat belt to the childrestraint in

accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.

2. Insert the metal tongue of the seatbelt

into the lock ensuring thatit engageswith a ’click’.

3. Pull on the shoulder sectionof thebelt

until it is fully extended.

4. Allow the belt to retract.A ’clicking’sound

will confirm that the mechanismhas engaged.

5. Remove all slackfrom themechanism, by

pulling upwards on the shoulderbelt, immediately above thechild restraint.

6. Ensure that the child restraintis held

securely in place;if not,unlatch the belt and repeat steps 1 to 6.

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

• DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be

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

• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A

REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT BE INSTALLED IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

• Young adultsand children typically

require the use of a booster seat appropriate to their age and size, thereby enabling the seat belts to be properly fitted, reducing the risk of injury in acrash.

• DO NOT use a child seat that hooks over

the seatback. This type of seat cannot be satisfactorilysecured, and is unlikely to besafe for your child.

• Never leave a child unattended in your

vehicle.

WARNING

NOTE: Somechild seatmanufacturers recommendthe installationof a top tether strap thatis

mounted to the vehicle body.Some mayalso provide’generic’ hardwareto installthe tether to the vehicle body. INSTALLATIONOF THISHARDWARE WILL DAMAGE THE HEADLINEROF THE VEHICLE. Such damage will not be coveredunder warranty.For cost and installationof Land Rover approved mounts,please contactyour Land Rover Centreor retailer.

Seat belts

Care & maintenance of seat belts

WARNING

• DO NOT allow foreign matter

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

• Regularly inspect the belt webbing for

signs of fraying, cuts and wear, also paying particular attention to the condition of the fixing points and adjusters.

• DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing.

Clean the webbing usingwarm water and non-detergentsoap only - allow to dry naturally and DO NOT retract or use the beltsuntil they are completely dry.

• Always replace a seat belt that has

withstood the strain of an impact or shows signs of fraying.

Testing inertia reel belts

From time to time, carryout thefollowing tests:

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

2. With the webbing half unreeled,hold the tongue plate and give ita quickforward pull. The mechanism must lock automaticallyand preventany further unreeling of the belt.

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

If aseat belt should fail anyof thesetests, contact your dealerimmediately.

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