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