Rover DISCOVERY 2000 Owner Manual

CONTENTS

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

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

SECTION 3 Driving & operating ............................................. 85

SECTION 4 Owner maintenance ............................................. 129

SECTION 5 General data ......................................................... 177

SECTION 6 Parts & accessories............................................... 189

SECTION 7 Off-road driving.................................................... 193

Index ..................................................................... 199

As part ofthe Land Rover environmentalpolicy, this publicationis printed on paper made from chlorinefree pulp.

 Rover GroupLimited 1999 Publication No LRL 0322ENG

11.99 Discovery SeriesII - 2nd Edition

SECTION 1

Introduction

OWNER HANDBOOK

This handbook coversall currentversions of Land Rover Discoverypetrol and diesel models and, together with theService Portfolio book, providesall theinformation you need to derive maximumpleasure from owning and driving your newvehicle.

For your convenience,the handbookis divided into sections, eachdealing witha different aspect of the vehicle. Theseare listed on the title page and you willfind itworthwhile to take a littletime toread eachone, and get to know your Discoveryas soonas youpossibly can. The more you understandbefore you drive, the greaterthe satisfactiononce you are seated behind the steering wheel.

The specificationof 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.

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

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

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

Vehicle identification number 5.......................

Breakdown safety code 6................................

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

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

Introduction

SERVICE PORTFOLIO

The Service Portfoliobook 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 outlines theservicing requirements for yourvehicle and also includes the FirstService Voucher, and the service record slips,which the Dealershould sign and stamp to certifythat theroutine serviceshave beencarried out at the recommended intervals.

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.

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

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.

Introduction

H2608

Information concerning operationof the transfer gearbox witheither manual’A’ or automatic gearbox ’B’is printedon thecentre console. This is important informationand must be understood fully withreference to the ’Gearbox and Transmission’section of this handbook, before using the transfergearbox.

Introduction

SUN VISOR LABELS

AIRBAG

SRS

1980

1940

2015

78.0

79.5

76.5

INS

H2545

Always take carefulnote ofwarning information about the airbag SRSattached to the sun visor (illustrated above)or other parts of thevehicle.

Details of the vehicle’s standardride height, both withand without an open sunroof are printed on the drivers sunvisor.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

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

The VIN (and recommended maximumvehicle weights) is stampedon aplate rivetedto the top ofthe radiator grillepanel inthe engine compartment (this shouldmatch theVIN recorded in the Service Portfoliobook).

In addition,as a deterrentto carthieves and to assist the police,the VINis stampedon a plate which is visible throughthe lowestpart of theleft side of the windscreenand alsoon the vehicle’s chassis.

A B C D E F

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A. Type approval (where required) B. Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) C. Gross vehicleweight (whererequired) D. Gross train weight (where required) E. Maximum front axleload (whererequired) F. Maximum rear axleload (whererequired)

Introduction

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, preferablyinto a lay-by. If a breakdown occurson a motorway, pull wellover tothe inside of the hard shoulder.

• Switch on hazard lights.

• If possible,position a warning triangle or a flashing amberlight at an appropriate distancefrom the vehicle to warn other trafficof the breakdown, (note the legal requirements of somecountries).

• Consider evacuating passengers through nearside doorsonto the verge as a precaution incase your vehicle is accidentallystruck by other traffic.

SECTION 2

Controls & instruments

In thissection of the handbook youwill find descriptions of the controls andinstruments.

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

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

Security card 10.............................................

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

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

Seat belts 30...................................................

Airbag SRS 36................................................

Steering column 40........................................

Door mirrors 41..............................................

Instruments 43...............................................

Warning lights 45...........................................

Audible warnings 50.......................................

Lights & indicators 51....................................

Wipers & washers 53.....................................

Switches 56....................................................

Electric windows 59........................................

Sunroof 60.....................................................

Heating & ventilation 62.................................

Air conditioning 65.........................................

Interior equipment 69.....................................

Compass set zones 78....................................

Rear step 79...................................................

Loadspace cover 80........................................

In-car telephones 81.......................................

In-car entertainment 82..................................

Controls

14 15

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19 18

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1. Door locks switch

2. Clock

3. Heater/airconditioning controls

4. Radio cassette player

5. Lighting and direction indicator controls

6. LH binnacle switchpanel (includesrear

fog guardlight)

7. Remote radio controls(if fitted)

8. Horn switches (2)

9. Steering column heightadjuster

10.Instrumentpanel

11.Cruisecontrol switches (iffitted)

12.Windscreenwiper/washercontrols

13.RHbinnacle switch panel(includes rear

wash/wipe)

14.Transfergear lever

15.Maingear lever

16.Electricwindow switches

17.Heatedfront seat switches(if fitted)

18.Handbrake

19.Cigarlighter

20.Cupholder

21.Fasciapanel switches (includeshazard

warning, fuel fillerand screendemisters)

22.Starterswitch

23.Headlamplevellingcontrol (iffitted)

24.Electricmirroradjuster

NOTE: Theprecise specification andlocation ofcontrols may varyaccording toterritorial

requirements and frommodel tomodel withinthe vehiclerange.

Security Card

The security card,supplied withthe literature pack, contains importantemergency information. It is ESSENTIAL that you keep the card safe from theftand ensurethat itis passed to the new owner if yousell 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: Youwill need this code in orderto startthe vehicle if the handset has beenlost ordamaged (see ’Emergency keyaccess’ in the ’Locks & alarm’section).

• Locking wheel nut number: If your vehicle has locking wheelnuts, youwill havebeen provided with a special wheelnut socket to removethem. You will need toquote this number to obtain a replacement socket.

• VIN (vehicle identification number): This identity number is unique toyour vehicle and is essentialproof ofits specification. The number can also befound invarious locations around the vehicle (see’Vehicle Identification’ in Section1).

• Radio security code number: Thisunique code must be entered intothe radio whenever the power supply hasbeen disconnected. Without thiscode, theradio 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.

Locks & Alarm

ALARM SYSTEM

Your vehicle isfitted witha sophisticated electronic anti-theft alarmand engine immobilisation system. Thereare also a number of additional security features,some of whichare selectable optionsand some are standard features ofthe vehicle.In orderto ensure maximum securityand operating convenience, you arestrongly advisedto gain a full understanding of thefeatures and alternativesavailable, by thoroughly reading this section of the handbook.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY ALWAYS SUPERLOCK THE VEHICLE USING THE REMOTE HANDSET (exceptwhen passengers are tobe leftinside or if it is necessaryto leavea windowor sunroof open).

LOCKING

With the remote handset:

Press the lock (padlock symbol)button once:

- all doors are superlocked(see

’Superlocking’)

- engine immobilised

- perimetric alarmactivated (protects the

doors, bonnet and taildoor)

- interior spaceprotection activated

The direction indicatorlights flashthree times to confirmthat the vehicleis secureand the anti-theft alarm indicatorlight (in the instrument panel) startsto flash.

With the key:

Insert the key and turn the doorlock towards the rear of the vehicle:

- all doors locked (notsuperlocked)

- engine immobilised

- perimetric alarmactivated (protects the doors, bonnet and taildoor)

- NO INTERIOR SPACE PROTECTION

The direction indicatorlights flashonce to confirm that the vehicle issecure and the anti-theft alarm indicatorlight (in the instrument panel) startsto flash.

UNLOCKING

With the remote handset:

• Press the unlock (Land Rover)button

once to disarm the alarmand unlockthe driver’s door only(see ’Singlepoint

entry’).

• Press the unlock button twiceto disarm

the alarm and unlock ALLthe doors.

In eithercase, the directionindicator lights flash once and the interiorlights illuminate.

With the key:

While the doors can beunlocked usingthe key, this method is NOTRECOMMENDED depending on the specification ofthe vehicle the alarm may not be disarmed.

NOTE: Ifthe handsetdoes notoperate after

the vehicle hasbeen parkedfor along period, unlock the driver’sdoor withthe keyand then try again. If the handsetstill failsto operate, enter the EKA code using the procedure shown later in this section.

Locks & Alarm

For safety, NEVER use Superlocking if passengers are to remain inside the vehicle

- in an emergency they would not be able to

escape.

WARNING

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Using the remote handset

While it is not necessaryto pointthe handset at the vehicle, the handsetmust bewithin range of the vehicle whena buttonis pressed. Note that the operating rangemay vary depending upon handset battery condition and may sometimes be limitedby physical and geographical factorsbeyond yourcontrol. From a securitypoint ofview, itmay notbe wise to unlock unless youare withina few feet of thevehicle.

Superlocking

Provided all the doors arefully closed,the Superlocking feature isactivated automatically whenever the vehicleis lockedusing the remote handset. Superlockingimmobilises the interior door handles,thereby preventingan intruder from gainingentry bysmashing a window and reaching inside thevehicle to operate the door handles.

Note that locking with thekey willnot activate superlocking.

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Anti-theft alarm indicator light

This light providesinformation aboutthe status of the alarm system,as follows:

When the vehicleis locked:

The light flashes rapidly whilethe alarm is arming itself. Afterten seconds,the light adjusts to a slower frequencyand continues to flashas an anti-theftdeterrent untilthe alarm is disarmed.

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

The light flashes slowly untilthe engineis remobilised.

If thealarm has been triggered:

The light will flash rapidlywhen thealarm is disarmed until the starter switchis turned to position II.

If theremote handset batterypower islow:

The light will flash rapidlyfor tenseconds after the handset has beenused whenthe driver’s door isopened.

Locks & Alarm

Mislock

If thedriver’s door isnot fullyclosed when the handset lock button is pressed,the alarm sounder or vehiclehorn willsound once, indicating a mislock.In thiscase, none of the doors will lock and thealarm systemwill not be armed.

If apassenger door or other apertureis not fully closed when the handsetlock buttonis pressed, the alarmsounder orvehicle horn will sound once, indicating amislock. However, the ’partialarming’ attributes of the security system willenable as much of the system to be armed aspossible (allfully closed door or bonnet apertureswill be protected, but an open door will not!).As soon as the open apertureis closed,the system will automaticallyrevert to a fully armed state.

NOTE: Ifa mislockoccurs as a result ofan

open door, the superlocking andinterior space protection featureswill not be activated.

NOTE: YourLand Roverdealer can disable

the mislock audiblewarning.

If thealarm sounds

If thealarm is triggered,the alarmsounder or vehicle horn willsound for30 secondsbefore switching off and resetting itselfto thesame protection status thatexisted priorto the alarm being triggered.

To silencethe alarm, presseither button on the remote handset.

Headlight courtesy delay (if fitted)

When locking the vehicle, theremote handset can be used to illuminatethe headlightsfor 30 seconds. At night this willmake iteasier for you to unlock the garage,or walkto your house in safety. Operate thisfeature at the same time as you lockthe car,by keepingthe handset LOCK button pressed formore than2 seconds (the doors lock andalarm system arms in the usual way).

To extinguishthe lights beforethe 30second illumination period hasexpired, press the lock button again.

NOTE: Thisfeature can be disabled bya Land

Rover dealer.

Single point entry

This is a personal securityfeature, which enables the driver’sdoor onlyto beunlocked, leaving the other doors ina lockedstate. It can be operated by the remote handsetas follows:

Press the unlock button onceto unlockthe driver’s door, pressa secondtime (within one minute) to unlock the remainingdoors.

NOTE: Thisfeature can be disabled bya Land

Rover dealer.

Locks & Alarm

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Interior space protection

Interior space protectionis designedto protect the interiorof thevehicle from intrusion (entry bya thiefthrough asmashed window, for example). Two pairsof sensors monitor the interior space andactivate the alarm if airmovement isdetected in the passenger compartment.

Using the handset:

Interior space protectionis activated automaticallywhenever theremote handset is used to set the alarm and canONLY be deactivated with thehandset.

Key operation:

Using the key will NOTactivate (or deactivate) interior space protection.

Speed-related locking (if fitted)

This security featurelocks all the doors automaticallywhen thevehicle speed exceeds 4 mph(7 km/h), and unlocks the doors as soon as the starter switchis turnedoff (provided the doors had previouslybeen locked by the speed relatedfeature).

Note that this feature isnot selectableby the driver, and that operation ofthe doorlocks by any other means (interior lockingswitch on the fascia panel,for example)will disable the speed-relatedlocking functionfor the remainder of the journey, oruntil thestarter switch is turned off and on again.

NOTE: Thisfeature can be selected or

deselected by aLand Roverdealer.

NOTE: Thefeature cannotbe activated ifa

door is open, or if the starterswitch isturned on.

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.

Locks & Alarm

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION

Engine immobilisation isan importantaspect of thesecurity system, andincludes a feature known as ’passiveimmobilisation’. This is designed to safeguardthe vehiclefrom theft, should the driver forget tolock thedoors and prevents the enginefrom beingstarted unless the GENUINE handsetkey isinserted into the starter switch. Engineimmobilisation is automatic whenever anyof thefollowing conditions occur.

• The vehicle islocked usinghandset or key.

• Thirty seconds afterthe starterswitch has been turned off AND the driver’s door opened.

• Five minutes afterthe starterswitch is turned off, or the alarm system is disarmed.

The enginewill bere-mobilised automatically whenever the genuine handset key is inserted into the starter switch and turned to position ’II’.

EMERGENCY KEY ACCESS

If thehandset is damaged,or failsto operate, the engine can be re-mobilisedby usingthe key to enter a unique four numberemergency key access code.The codeis recordedon the Security Information cardand isentered as follows:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When entering a code:

• ENSURE each keymovement is carried out with care andprecision and turned to the full extent of its travel.

• After turning the key to either the lock or unlock positions, makesure it is FULLY returned tothe centre (vertical)position.

• An intervalof 10 secondsor more between key turns, or thekey being held in a locked or unlocked position for 5 seconds or more will cancelan entry attempt, in which caseyou must start again with operation1.

1. Ensure that all doorsare closed, then using the key turn the driver’sdoor lockto the UNLOCK position

(towards the front of the car) and hold in this position for atleast 5seconds until the alarm sounder soundsonce). Then return the key to the centre position.It isnow possible to use the keyto enterthe separate numerical values ofthe fournumbers that make up the emergency keyaccess code.

2. Enter the FIRST number of

the code.If the first number

is 4, turn the key (towards the

front of the car) to the

UNLOCK position 4 times. Ensure the key is FULLYreturned tothe centre position after eachturn.

Locks & Alarm

3. Enter the SECOND number of thecode. If the second

number is 3, turn the key (towards the rear)to the

LOCK position 3 times. Remember; the keymust beFULLY returned to thecentre position aftereach turn.

4. Enter the THIRD number of

the code.If the third number

is 12, turn the key to the

UNLOCK position twelve

times, ensuring thatthe keyis FULLY returned to the centreposition after each turn.

5. Enter the FOURTH number

of thecode. If the fourth

number is 1, turn the key to

the LOCK position once.

Ensure the key is FULLY returned to the centre position.

6. Finally, turn the keyto the

unlock position once more. If

the code has been entered

correctly, a double’bleep’ will

sound (a single ’bleep’ indicates that the code hasbeen entered incorrectly).

NOTE: Ifthe Mislockaudible warning has

been deselected (bya LandRover dealer), the alarm sounder willnot soundwhen anEKA code has been entered. Instead,the alarm indicator light on the instrumentpanel will flash once (for one second)to indicatea successful code entry.

There is now a five minute delay before the alarm and engine immobiliser aredeactivated.

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR OR ATTEMPTTO ENTER THE VEHICLE YET!

7. Through the driver’s doorwindow, observe

the anti-theft alarmindicator lighton the instrument panel. If code entrywas successful, this lightwill continueflashing (once every two seconds) forthe fiveminute delay period.

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOROR ATTEMPTTO ENTER THE CAR until the full delayperiod has elapsed - this will beindicated by the anti-theft alarm indicator lightextinguishing.

8. Now open the door, insert thekey intothe starter and turn the switchto position’II’ IMMEDIATELY! If the starter switchis not turned to position ’II’ within30 secondsof the indicator light extinguishing,the enginewill automaticallyimmobilise again.

If anincorrect code has been entered:

If anincorrect code hasbeen entered,the alarm sounder willsound onceand the anti-theft alarm indicatorlight will continue to flash. In this case, returnto operation’1’ and re-enter the code.

After three failedentry attempts,the security system invokes adelay periodof ten minutes during which the system willnot acceptany further attempts to enter acode.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Memorise the emergencykey access code or keep the Securitycard onyour person in case of emergencies.NEVER leave the cardin thevehicle.

Locks & Alarm

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REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY

The battery should last forapproximately three years dependentupon use.When the battery needs replacingit willbe apparent from the following symptoms:

• A gradualdeteriorationin rangeand

performance.

• The alarm indicatorlight inthe instrument

panel will flashrapidly for10 seconds after the driver’sdoor isopened.

Always fit a Land RoverSTC 4080or a Panasonic CR2032 replacementbattery (availablefrom aLand Roverdealer) and adopt the following replacement procedure:

1) With the handset facedown, insertthe blade of a small flat-bladedscrewdriver into the slot at the rearof thehandset (seeinset) and prise the back upwards.

2) Insert the screwdriver bladeas shown in the right hand inset and then carefullyslide it along the joint towards thekey torelease the back of the handset.

3) Use a small flat-bladedscrewdriverto prise the battery from its mounting(see illustration),taking careto avoidtouching the circuit board or the metalbattery contacts.

4) Fit the new battery,ensuring thatcorrect polarity is maintained(’+’ sidefacing up). Finger marks willadversely affect batterylife; if possible, avoidtouching theflat surfacesof the battery and wipe themclean beforefitting.

5) Press the two halvesof thehandset firmly together and ensure that bothhalves arefully joined to prevent dirt ormoisture from entering the handset.

The handset is now readyfor use.

WARNING

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

Locks & Alarm

KEY AND HANDSET NUMBERS

You havebeen supplied withtwo remote handsets with integralkeys whichoperate all locks.

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

If theremote handset islost, contacta Land Rover dealer, whocan supplyreplacement units.

WARNING

Keep theSecurity card and spare handset in a safeplace - NOT IN THE VEHICLE!

Interior door handles and door sill

locking buttons

From inside the vehicle, eachdoor can be individuallylocked bydepressing the appropriate door sillbutton. However,doors cannot be unlocked by raisingthe sillbutton.

Use the door handles tounlock, asfollows:

- First operationof thedoor handleunlocks the door.

- Second operation of the door handleopens the door.

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Interior locking switch

This is a personal securityfeature which allows the driverto lock(or unlock)all the doors from inside the vehicle(while driving or with the vehicle stationary). Pressthe lower part of the switch to lock (thealarm willnot be armed), and the upper part tounlock.

NOTE: Ifthe lockshave already been

superlocked, the switchwill notrelease the locks.

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H2519

Locks & Alarm

CHILD-PROOF LOCKS

Move the locking levers onthe reardoors and taildoor down to engage the child locks.

With the child-proof locks engaged,neither the rear doors nor the taildoor canbe opened from inside the vehicle, therebyavoiding the risk of a door being opened accidentallywhile the vehicle ismoving.

WARNING

NEVER leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFFSWITCH

An inertiaswitch, operational onlywith the starter switch inposition ’II’and thealarm disarmed, prevents thedoors centrallylocking (or if the doors are locked, willunlock them) in the event of an accident orsudden impact.

When the switch operates, thedirection indicator lights flash(if marketpermits), until the system is reset byturning thestarter switch on and off, and opening and closing the driver’s door.

Note that doors cannot be locked againuntil the switch is reset.

The inertia switchalso cutsoff thefuel supply (see ’Fuel cut-offswitch’).

WARNING

Always check for fuel leaks before resetting the switch!

Seats

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FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Forward/backward movement

Lift the lever to slidethe seatforward or back. 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.

DO NOT travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained fromthe seat belt with the seat back angle set to approximately 25 degrees from the upright (vertical).

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Backrest movement

Rotate the handwheel to achievethe desired backrest angle.

Seats

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Lumbar support

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

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Pull the head restraint upor downuntil the cushion is levelwith theback ofthe head.

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 to be effective.

Head restraint removal

Turn both mounting collars fully anti-clockwiseand pullthe restraintupwards to remove.

After replacing ahead restraintturn the mounting collars clockwise.

POWER OPERATED FRONT SEATS

(if fitted)

WARNING

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

The seat adjustment controls aresituated on the side of the centrallymounted cubbybox.

Seat adjustment is only possiblewhen the starter switch isturned toposition ’II’or for 45 secondsafter opening thedriver’s door.

The following functions are available:

Seats

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Forward/backward adjustment

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

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Seat cushion angle

Twist the switch to tilt the seatcushion tothe desired position. Notethat thefront andrear of theswitch work independently- thefront raising or loweringthe frontof thecushion, the rear of the switchsimilarly controlling the rear of the seat cushion.

Seats

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Seat cushion height (driver’s seatonly) Push the switch up or down to raise orlower the cushion.

H2472

Lumbar support adjustment

Push the switch up to increase supportto the lumbar region of the back.Lower theswitch to reducelumbar support.

H2473

Seat back adjustment

Twist the switch forward orbackward untilthe desired seat backangle isachieved.

WARNING

DO NOT travel with the seatbacks reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained fromthe seat belt with the seat back angle set to approximately 25 degrees from the upright (vertical).

Seats

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FOLDING ARMRESTS

Some vehicles arefitted withadjustable front seat armrests, whichcan beeither; stowed verticallyin linewith theseat backrest when not required,or folded horizontallyto serveas an arm/elbow rest.

The height/angle of each armrestcan be adjusted by turning the knobset intothe end of thearmrest: clockwise toraise and anti-clockwiseto lower.

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Heated front seats

(if fitted) With the starter switch turnedon andthe engine running, pressthe switchesto operate the heating elementsin eitherthe driver’sor front passenger seat(the indicatorlight in the switch illuminates). Pressa 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° -36° C).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The seat heatersconsume considerable power from the battery. Forthis reason, they should ONLY be operatedwhile the engine is running.

H2493

Seats

H2549

FOLDING THE REAR SEATS

WARNING

DO NOT adjust any part of a seat while the vehicle is in motion.

One or both parts of the splitrear seatcan be either partially orfully foldedto increase the rear loadspace.

1. To releaseeitherpart ofthe backrest,lift the lever shown in the inset, andthen fold the backrest onto the seatbase.

2. Ensure the outer head restraintsare fully lowered, the armrestis stowedand the centre head restraintis removed.

3. To releasethe seat base,pull therelease strap upward (arrowedin illustration). With backrest andseat basereleased, the assembly can befolded forwardas shown.

Returning the seat to the upright position

Push the seat assembly backonto thefloor the floor catches should latchwith thebase of the seat. Then raise thebackrest.

If thebackrest cannot beraised easily,DO NOT force it. This indicatesthat theseat base has not fully engaged withthe floorcatches (note that the seat assemblyis designedto prevent the backrestfrom beingraised unless the seat is properly securedto thefloor).

With the seat base secure,the backrestcan be raised and lockedin position(none ofthe RED panel on the release levershould be visible when the backrest is correctlylatched).

WARNING

After the seat is returned to the upright position, check and physically test the latching mechanism to ensure that both seat base and backrest are secure before driving.

H3053

Seats

Preventing chafing

When the larger portion (orwhole) ofthe seat is fully folded, some chafingmay occur between the seat and thecubby box(note that this is most likely tooccur whenthe front seats are adjustedfully forward).If chafing is apparent, risk of damage tothe seatcover can be reduced by fitting thesecuring strapas shown.

The strap can be found in the tool bagin the tail door storage pocket.

1. Fold the backrestforward.

2. Fit one end of the strap to the press-stud

fastening on the underside ofthe seat base (it will be necessaryto partially raise the seat base in orderto visuallylocate the fastening).

3. Stretch the strap around thefolded seat assembly and securethe freeend to the press-stud fastener onthe rearof the backrest.

Compressing the foldedseat assemblyin this way should alleviatechafing andany subsequent damage to the seatcover when the seat is folded fully.

Seats

OCCASIONAL REAR SEATS

WARNING

Before driving with passengers seated in the occasional rear seats, for safety ensure that the floorlatches are fully engaged.

Do not carry passengers in the occasional rear seats if a dog guard is fitted between the secondrow of seats and the loadspace.

1. Push the lever (shown ininset) andhold to releasethe seat fromits stowed position.

2. Swing the seat away fromthe vehicleside, at the same time liftingand turningit towards the horizontal.

3. Lower the seat to the loadspace floor,

PUSHING DOWN FIRMLYto ensurethat the floor latch has fullyengaged.

4. Pull the backrestinto theupright position.

Erecting the seats

H2596

NOTE: Thebackrest cannot be raised unless

the seat is securely latchedto the floor.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Remember to unfold the headrestraints from the roof before driving.

Seats

Stowing the seats

Before stowing a seat, ensurethat thedrinks

tray to the side of the seathas beenemptied, and that the seat belt buckle isfolded downto prevent it from becoming trappedbetween the backrest and cushion.

1. Push the backrest release leverforward to unlock the backrest.

2. Fold the backrestfully forward.

3. Turn the twist grip (movingpart ofthe bar

on theback of the seat) fullyforward to release the floorlatch, andstart to lift the seat from the loadspace floor.

4. Continue lifting, at the sametime turning the seat into a verticalposition.

5. Push the seat firmly intothe vehicleside, ensuring that the seat hasengaged fully with the securing catch.

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