Rover DISCOVERY 2002 Owner Manual

Owner's Handbook

Publication Part No. LRL 0459NAS

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Owner's Handbook

This handbook, together with the Passport to Service book, provides information you will need to derive maximum pleasure from owning and driving your new vehicle.

For your convenience, the handbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a particular aspect of driving or caring for the vehicle. These are listed on the contents page and you will find it worthwhile to take a little time to read each one, and get to know your Discovery as soon as you possibly can. The more you understand before you drive, the greater the satisfaction once you are seated behind the steering wheel.

IMPORTANT

The specification of each vehicle will vary according to territorial requirements and also from model to model within the vehicle range. Some of the information published in this handbook, therefore, may not apply to your particular vehicle.

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

Contents

Quick Guide

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

Introduction

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Controls & Instruments

Locks & Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Airbag SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Audible Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Lights & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Electric Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Heated Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Interior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Interior Mirror & Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Rear Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Loadspace Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

In-Car Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

In-Car Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Land Rover HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Driving & Operating

Starting & Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Fuel Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Transfer Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Active Cornering Enhancement . . . . . . . . 127

Self-levelling Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Load Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Off-Road Driving

Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Driving Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

On-Road Driving

On-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Owner Maintenance

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Hood Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Active Cornering Enhancement . . . . . . . . 174

Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Cleaning & Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Parts & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Emergency Information

Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Vehicle Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Technical Data

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Quick Guide

GENERAL DATA

Recommended fuel octane

Premium, 90-92 pump octane.

Fuel tank capacity

25 gallons (95 litres)

Tyre pressures - Normal load

Front: 193 kPa (28 psi)

Rear: 262 kPa (38 psi)

Tyre pressures - Maximum load

Front: 193 kPa (28 psi)

Rear: 317 kPa (46 psi)

Recommended engine oil

For moderate climates, use 10W/40 oil that meets API service grade SG 0r SH.

For more extreme climates, see ‘Engine Oil Temperature ranges’ in the ‘Technical Data’ section of this handbook.

NOTE: One quart is required to raise the level on the dipstick from ‘min’ to ‘max’.

For full technical data listings, please refer to the ‘Technical Data’ section of this handbook.

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

Quick Guide

FASCIA CONTROLS

1	2	3	4	5	6	7

H3606

1.	Lighting and direction indicator controls	9.	Main gear selector lever
2.	Horn switches	10.	Electric window switches
3.	Instrument panel	11.	Handbrake
4.	Cruise control switches*	12.	Fascia panel switches
5.	Windscreen wiper/washer controls	13.	Starter switch
6.	Heater/air conditioning controls	14.	Steering column height adjuster
7.	Door locking switch	15.	Remote radio controls*
8.	Transfer gear lever	16.	Electric mirror adjuster

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

Quick Guide

INSTRUMENT PANEL

2				3

miles

H3570

1.Temperature gauge

Under normal operating conditions the pointer will rise to a position within the white segment.

2.Tachometer

Indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (x 1000)

3.Speedometer

Indicates road speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour.

4.Total distance (odometer), trip recorder and selected gear indicator

NOTE: On automatic gearbox vehicles the display also indicates the selector lever position.

5.Trip recorder reset button

6.Fuel gauge

The pointer drops to zero when the starter switch is turned off, but quickly rises to show the level of fuel in the tank when the switch is turned to position ‘II’.

NOTE: This is a brief overview of the instrument panel. For a more detailed description of each instrument, please refer to ‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, page 57.

Quick Guide

WARNING LIGHTS

1	2	3	4	5	6	7 5	8	9	10

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13

H4013

1.Transfer gearbox in neutral (RED).

2.Hill descent control (GREEN).

3.Parking brake/low brake fluid (RED).

4.Service engine soon (AMBER).

5.Direction indicators (GREEN).

6.Headlight high beam (BLUE).

7.Anti-lock braking system (AMBER).

8.Supplemental restraint system - airbags (RED).

9.Off-road - height adjustment (AMBER).

10.Trailer direction indicators (GREEN).

11.Transmission oil temperature (RED).

12 11

12.Seat belt reminder (RED).

13.Automatic transmission - Sport mode (GREEN).

14.Battery charging (RED).

15.Automatic transmission - Manual mode (GREEN).

16.Active cornering enhancement (RED/AMBER).

17.Low oil pressure (RED).

18.Self levelling suspension (AMBER).

19.Hill descent control ‘failure’ (AMBER).

20.Traction control (AMBER).

NOTE: This is a brief overview of the warning lights, for more information concerning warning light functionality, please refer to ‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, page 59.

Quick Guide

LIGHTS & INDICATORS

H2448

Side, tail and instrument panel lights

Turn lighting switch to position 1.

Headlights

Turn lighting switch to position 2.

Daylight running lights*

The headlights illuminate automatically, when the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’.

Headlight high and dipped beams

H2449

Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel to change headlight beams.

Direction indicators

H2582

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

NOTE: For further information concerning operation of the lights, please refer to ‘DIRECTION INDICATORS’, page 65 and ‘LIGHTS’, page 65.

Quick Guide

WIPERS & WASHERS

Windscreen washers

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

H2450

Intermittent wipe

Turn switch to position 1.

Normal speed wipe

Turn switch to position 2.

Fast speed wipe

Turn switch to position 3.

Single wipe

Pull the lever down and release immediately.

NOTE: With the lever held down, the wipers will operate at fast speed until the lever is released.

Variable delay (intermittent wipe)

H2452

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel. The windscreen wipers will operate in conjunction with the washers.

Headlight washers*

When the headlights are illuminated, the headlight washers operate automatically in conjunction with every third operation of the windscreen washers.

NOTE: For further information concerning operation of the wipers and washers, please refer to ‘WINDSCREEN WIPERS’, page 68.

H2451

Rotate the switch to vary the delay between wipes.

Quick Guide

BINNACLE SWITCHES

H3571

Front fog lights*

Operation and function of the front fog lights are described under

‘Front fog lights*’, page 66.

Rear fog guard lights

Operation and function of the rear fog guard lights are described under ‘Rear fog guard lights’,

page 66.

Rear window wash/wipe

The functions of the wash/wipe switch are described under ‘Rear window wash/wipe’, page 70.

Rear window wiper

The functions of the rear window wiper switch are described under

‘Rear window wiper’, page 70.

Cruise control

Operation and functions of the

cruise control switch are described under ‘CRUISE CONTROL’,

page 118.

Quick Guide

FASCIA SWITCHES

H2637

Hazard warning lights

Press to operate (see ‘HAZARD

WARNING LIGHTS’, page 67).

Heated front screen*

Press to operate (see ‘Heated front screen*’, page 80).

Heated rear window

Press to operate (see ‘Heated rear window’, page 80).

Fuel filler flap

With the starter switch turned to position ‘0’ or ‘1’, press to open the fuel filler flap.

Hill descent control (HDC)

Press to select hill descent control (see ‘HILL DESCENT CONTROL’, page 125).

Off-road suspension mode*

Press to raise or lower the

suspension to or from off-road height (see ‘SELF-LEVELING

SUSPENSION*’, page 129).

Quick Guide

CLIMATE CONTROL

TEMP

H2481

1.Auto mode: Press for fully automatic operation.

2.Temperature control: Operate to set the individual left and right hand required temperature. The temperature can be set between 61 ºF (16 ºC) and 82 ºF (28 ºC).

3.Defrost mode: Press to defrost or demist the windscreen - the blower will be set to

maximum, the distribution control will be set to screen only and the rear and front* screen heaters will be activated.

4.Economy mode: Press to shut down the air conditioning. The controls can then be used as a conventional heater.

5.On/off control: Press to switch on or off - when switching on, the last used settings will be recalled.

6.Blower button: Press to adjust blower speed.

7.Air distribution control: Press the button to adjust. Air distribution changes incrementally with each press, in the following sequence

Face level vents

Foot and face level vents

Foot level vents

Foot level, windscreen and side window vents

Windscreen and side window vents

8.External temperature: Press to display the external temperature (for approximately 6 seconds).

9.Air recirculation: Press to prohibit entry of air from outside the vehicle - some settings override recirculation after a given time.

NOTE: For more information concerning the operation of the climate control system, see ‘AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS’, page 76.

Quick Guide

AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLS

1	2	3	4	5	6	7

MAN






8	9	10		12	10	13	14	15
ICE0920						11
			Premium audio system illustrated

1.On/off volume control: Press to switch on or off, rotate to adjust the volume, or to adjust tone settings (see item 9).

2.CD mode select: Press to select CD playback when in tape or radio mode.

3.Tape mode select: Press to select tape playback when in CD or radio mode.

4.Cassette compartment: Insert cassette here, with open side to the right.

5.Cassette eject: Press to eject a cassette.

6.Tape reverse: Press to reverse the direction of tape play.

7.Dolby B select1: Press to activate or de-activate Dolby noise reduction when playing a tape recorded using the Dolby B NR system.

8.Program type selector (PTY): Press to activate PTY mode.

9.Audio function select: Press to select the desired audio setting, then use the volume control to adjust.

1Noise reduction manufactured under license. Dolby and the double ‘D’ symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

10.Tuning buttons: Press to search up or down through a waveband (radio) or track listing (CD). Press to fast forward or rewind during cassette play.

11.Station pre-sets/CD selection buttons:

Press the appropriate button to recall a pre-set radio station. Press to select the appropriate CD in the magazine.

12.Manual tuning selector: Press to activate manual tuning mode.

13.FM band selector: Press to select the FM waveband.

14.Scan mode selector: Press to scan through an entire waveband.

15.AM band selector: Press to select the AM waveband.

NOTE: The audio control buttons on the steering wheel can be used to adjust the volume, search through stations or tracks and to change between CD, cassette and radio playback. For further information on the audio system and controls, please refer to the ‘In-car Entertainment’ book supplied in the literature pack.

Introduction

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 BEFORE YOU DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 WARNINGS IN THIS HANDBOOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING . . . . . 18 SYMBOLS USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 PASSPORT TO SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE 18 GEARBOX SELECTOR LEVER LABELS. . . . . . . . . 19 SUN VISOR LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 IN AN EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Introduction

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Land Rover North America Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or Land Rover North America.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety HOTLINE toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the HOTLINE.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Your Discovery Series II has a higher ground clearance and hence, a higher centre of gravity than ordinary passenger cars, to enable the vehicle to perform in a wide variety of off-road applications. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems.

The vehicle is not designed for cornering at the same speed as conventional passenger cars any more than a low slung sports car is designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt manoeuvres. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate the Discovery correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. For important safety information, be sure to read the ‘On-Road’ and ‘Off-Road’ driving guidelines given later in this handbook.

Introduction

WARNINGS IN THIS HANDBOOK

WARNING

Safety warnings are included in this handbook. These indicate a procedure which must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury or serious damage to the vehicle.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SYMBOLS USED

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

This recycling symbol identifies items that must be disposed of safely in order to

prevent unnecessary damage to the environment.

This symbol identifies features that can be adjusted or disabled/enabled by a Land

Rover retailer

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

PASSPORT TO SERVICE

The Passport to Service book included in your literature pack contains important vehicle identification information, details of your entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover warranty, as well as useful consumer advice.

Most important of all, however, is the section on maintenance. This outlines the servicing requirements for your vehicle and also includes the First Service Voucher, and the service record slips, which the retailer should sign and stamp to certify the routine services have been carried out at the recommended intervals.

WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE

Warning labels attached to your vehicle bearing this symbol mean: DO NOT touch or adjust components until you have read the relevant instructions in the handbook.

Warning labels showing this symbol indicate that the ignition system utilizes very high voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition components while the starter switch is turned on!

Introduction

GEARBOX SELECTOR LEVER LABELS

! WARNING: HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK

Avoid Abrupt Maneuvers

and Excessive Speed.

Always Buckle Up.

See Owner's Manual

For Further Information

AIR BAG

H2763

WARNING

FLIP VISOR OVER

Information concerning the operation of the transfer gearbox with the automatic gearbox is printed on the centre console. This is important information and must be understood fully with reference to the ‘TRANSFER GEARBOX’,

page 117 of this handbook, before using the transfer gearbox.

SUN VISOR LABELS

! WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag

The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children

NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front

Sit as far back as possible from the air bag

ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS

The airbag system must be serviced 10 years from the date of manufacture shown on the certification plate

H2662A

Always take careful note of warning information about the airbag SRS attached to the sun visor (illustrated above) or other parts of the vehicle.

2015	1980	1940
mm	mm	mm

79.5	78.0	76.5
INS	INS	INS

H3056A

Also note the labels affixed to the outer side of the sun visor, which detail the vehicle's standard ride height, both with and without an open sunroof, and alert owner's to the need to be aware of the higher rollover risk, associated with a utility vehicle of this type (see also the relevant warning earlier in this section).

Introduction

SAE

J 639

A/C R134a CF3 CH2F

700g –25g

(25 –1oz)

+900g –25g

(32 –1oz)

CAUTION

ROVER GROUP

U.K.

PAG	OIL
ND		8
180ml		(
(6.3 fl oz		(
(6.3 fl oz
180ml		B
(6.3fl oz)

SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. A

LAND ROVER	C
LAND ROVER	EPA APPROVED	VACUUM ROUTING	DIAGRAM
IMPORTANTVEHICLE INFORMATION	I/M TESTING EXEMPTION	VACUUM ROUTING	DIAGRAM
IMPORTANTVEHICLE INFORMATION	I/M TESTING EXEMPTION
	LOADED I/M TESTING OF	CHARCOAL	FUEL TANK
	LOADED I/M TESTING OF	CANISTER
	PERMANENT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE	CANISTER	BRAKE
	PERMANENT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE		BRAKE
	OR TRACTION CONTROL EQUIPPED		SERVO
	VEHICLES MUST BE CONDUCTED
	ON A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SPEED
NO ENGINE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED	SYNCHRONISED DYNAMOMETER
NO ENGINE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED	OTHERWISE NON LOADED TEST
CATALYST	PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED
CATALYST	OBD II CERTIFIED	PURGE
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO		PURGE
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO		VALVE
1999 MODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1999 MODEL YEAR	46PBGBBE		BAC103270
NEW MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES	46PBGBBE		BAC103270
NEW MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES
H4057

ENGINE COMPARTMENT LABELS

Various labels are fixed inside the engine compartment, the number, position and content of which may vary from model to model. The following illustration locates labels of specific importance and is included for guidance only.

A.Air conditioning label

B.Keep clear of rotating parts

C.Emission control label

Introduction

ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS

While it may be difficult to deter the ‘professional’ car thief, the majority of thefts are carried out by unskilled opportunists. Therefore, take vehicle security very seriously and ALWAYS adopt this simple ‘four point’ drill whenever you leave your vehicle - even for just a few minutes:

1.Fully close all the windows (and the sunroof).

2.Remove your valuable belongings (or hide them out of sight).

3.Remove the starter key.

4.Superlock the vehicle using the remote handset.

Thieves are attracted by ‘vulnerable’ vehicles. Even if you have followed the ‘four point’ drill, there is still much you can do to make your vehicle a less inviting target.

BE SAFE - NOT SORRY!

•Park where your vehicle can be easily seen by householders and passers-by.

•At night, park in well lit areas and avoid deserted or dimly-lit side streets.

•NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.

•Do not keep important documents (or spare keys) in the vehicle - these are a real bonus for the thief.

IN AN EMERGENCY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Remember the breakdown safety code

If a breakdown occurs while travelling:

•Wherever possible, consistent with road safety and traffic conditions, the vehicle should be moved off the main thoroughfare, preferably onto the shoulder as far as possible. If a breakdown occurs on a motorway, pull well over to the inside of the hard shoulder.

•Switch on hazard lights.

•If possible, position a warning triangle or a flashing amber light at an appropriate distance from the vehicle to warn other traffic of the breakdown, (note the legal requirements of some areas).

•Consider evacuating passengers through the doors facing away from traffic, to a safe area away from the vehicle as a precaution in case your Discovery is accidentally struck by another vehicle.

Controls & Instruments

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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

Seats

POWER OPERATED FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . 32

HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

FOLDING ARMRESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

FOLDING THE REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

OCCASIONAL REAR SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Seat Belts

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

WEARING SEAT BELTS CORRECTLY. . . . . . . . . . 41

SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

CARING FOR SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Child Restraints

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR SMALL CHILDREN AND BABIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ‘LATCH’ TYPE CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . 46 TETHER STRAP ANCHORAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Airbag SRS

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 CHILD SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 SERVICE INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Steering Column

STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . 55

Door Mirrors

EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Instruments

INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 PANEL ILLUMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Warning Lights

INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Audible Warnings

AUDIBLE WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Lights & Indicators

DIRECTION INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Wipers & Washers

OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 WINDSCREEN WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 WINDSCREEN WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 HEADLIGHT WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . . . 70

Horn

HORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Electric Windows

ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Sunroof
ELECTRIC SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	73

Air Conditioning

VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 GENERAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Heated Screens

HEATED FRONT SCREEN AND REAR WINDOW . 80

Interior Equipment

FRONT INTERIOR & LOADSPACE LIGHTS . . . . . 81 REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 GLOVEBOX LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 COIN TRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 CIGAR LIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ASHTRAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 UNDER SEAT STOWAGE BOX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 CUP HOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 CUBBY BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR ILLUMINATION . . 87

Interior Mirror & Compass

INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 COMPASS FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 COMPASS ZONES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Rear Step

REAR STEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Loadspace Cover

LOADSPACE COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

In-Car Telephones

IN-CAR TELEPHONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

In-Car Entertainment

RADIO AERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 HEADPHONE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 RADIO REMOTE CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Land Rover HomeLink®
HOMELINK® TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	97

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS

You have been supplied with two remote handsets with integral keys which operate all locks.

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

If required, additional handsets can be programmed into the system by your dealer.

If the remote handset is lost, contact a Land Rover dealer, who can supply replacement units.

NOTE: Keep the security card and the spare handset in a safe place - NOT IN THE VEHICLE!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The handset complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference.

•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This applies to both alarm receivers and handset transmitters.

Any changes or modifications to the handset not expressly approved by the manufacturer or Land Rover North America could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Transmitter FCC ID: N5FVALTX3

Receiver FCC ID: N5VALTR3

ALARM SYSTEM

All Discovery vehicles are fitted with a sophisticated electronic anti-theft alarm system. Some vehicles are equipped with a number of additional security features, some of which are selectable options and some are standard features. In order to ensure maximum security and operating convenience, you are strongly advised to gain a full understanding of the features and alternatives available, by thoroughly reading this section of the handbook.

Using the remote handset

H2467

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

Locks & Alarm

Locking

With the remote handset:

Press the lock (padlock symbol) button once:

•all doors are locked

•engine immobilised

•perimetric alarm activated (protects the doors, hood and taildoor)

The direction indicator lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle is secure and the antitheft alarm indicator light (in the instrument panel) starts to flash.

With the key:

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

•all doors locked

•engine immobilised

•perimetric alarm activated (protects the doors, hood and taildoor)

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

Unlocking

With the remote handset:

Press the unlock (Land Rover) button once to disarm the alarm and unlock the all the doors or, if single point entry is enabled, the driver's door only (also see ‘Single point entry (if enabled)’, page 28).

In either case, the direction indicator lights flash once and the interior lights illuminate.

With the key:

In addition to remote handset operation, the door can be unlocked and the alarm disarmed manually using the key.

Superlocking (if enabled)

Superlocking provides greater security by immobilising the interior door handles, thereby preventing an intruder from gaining entry by smashing a window and reaching inside the vehicle to operate the door handles.

Provided all the doors are fully closed; Superlocking is activated by pressing the handset lock button twice within one second or turning the door lock to the lock position with the key twice within one second.

The direction indicator lights will flash three times after superlocking has been activated and once after superlocking has been de-activated.

WARNING

For safety, NEVER use Superlocking if passengers are to remain inside the vehicle - in an emergency they would not be able to escape.

Locks & Alarm

Anti-theft alarm indicator light

H2546

This light provides information about the status of the alarm system, as follows:

When the vehicle is locked:

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

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

The light may flash slowly, or be illuminated continuously, until the engine is remobilised.

If the alarm has been triggered:

The light will flash rapidly when the alarm is disarmed until the starter switch is turned to position II.

If the remote handset battery power is low:

The light will flash rapidly for ten seconds after the handset has been used when the driver's door is opened.

Mislock

If the driver's door is not fully closed when the handset lock button is pressed, the alarm sounder or vehicle horn will sound once, indicating a mislock. In this case, none of the doors will lock and the alarm system will not be armed.

If a passenger door or other aperture is not fully closed when the handset lock button is pressed, the alarm sounder or vehicle horn will sound once, indicating a mislock. However, the ‘partial arming’ attributes of the security system will enable as much of the system to be armed as possible (all fully closed door or hood apertures will be protected, but an open door will not!). As soon as the open aperture is closed, the system will automatically revert to a fully armed state.

NOTE: If a mislock occurs as a result of an open door, the superlocking features will not be activated.

The mislock audible warning can be disabled by a Land Rover dealer.

If the alarm sounds

If the alarm is triggered, the alarm sounder or vehicle horn will sound for 30 seconds before switching off and resetting itself to the same protection status that existed prior to the alarm being triggered.

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

Headlight courtesy delay (if enabled)

When locking the vehicle, the remote handset can be used to illuminate the headlights for 30 seconds. At night this will make it easier for you to unlock the garage, or walk to your house in safety. Operate this feature at the same time as you lock the car, by keeping the handset LOCK button pressed for more than 2 seconds (the doors lock and alarm system arms in the usual way).

To extinguish the lights before the 30 second illumination period has expired, press the lock button again.

The headlight courtesy delay can be disabled by a Land Rover dealer.

Locks & Alarm

Single point entry (if enabled)

This is a personal security feature, which enables the driver's door only to be unlocked, leaving the other doors in a locked state. It can be operated by the remote handset as follows:

•press the unlock button once to unlock the driver's door.

•press a second time (within one minute) to unlock the remaining doors.

Single point entry can be disabled by a Land Rover dealer.

Interior locking switch

H2633

This is a personal security feature which allows the driver to lock (or unlock) all the doors from inside the vehicle (while driving or with the vehicle stationary). Press the lower part of the switch to lock (the alarm will not be armed), and the upper part to unlock.

NOTE: If the locks have already been superlocked, the switch will not release the locks.

Interior door handles and door sill locking buttons

From inside the vehicle, each door can be individually locked by depressing the appropriate door sill button. However, doors cannot be unlocked by raising the sill button.

Use the door handles to unlock, as follows:

•First operation of the door handle unlocks the door.

•Second operation of the door handle opens the door.

Speed-related locking*

This security feature locks all the doors automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 4 mph, and unlocks the doors as soon as the starter switch is turned off (provided the doors had previously been locked by the

speed related feature).

Note speed-related locking is not selectable by the driver, and that operation of the door locks by any other means (interior locking switch on the fascia panel, for example) will disable the speed-related locking function for the remainder of the journey, or until the starter switch is turned off and on again.

Speed related locking can be selected or deselected by a Land Rover dealer.

Locks & Alarm

REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY

The battery should last for approximately three years dependent upon use. When the battery needs replacing it will be apparent from the following symptoms:

•A gradual deterioration in range and performance.

•The alarm indicator light in the instrument panel will flash rapidly for 10 seconds after the driver's door is opened.

Always fit a Land Rover YWX10003L or a Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery (available from a Land Rover dealer).

NOTE: The handset contains delicate electronic circuits and must be protected from impact and water damage, high temperatures and humidity, direct sunlight and the effects of solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.

Battery replacement

2.Insert the screwdriver blade as shown in the right hand inset and then carefully slide it along the joint towards the key to release the back of the handset.

3.Use a small flat-bladed screwdriver to prise the battery from its mounting (see illustration), taking care to avoid touching the circuit board or the metal battery contacts.

4.Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct polarity is maintained (‘+’ side facing up). Finger marks will adversely affect battery life; if possible, avoid touching the flat surfaces of the battery and wipe them clean before fitting.

5.Press the two halves of the handset firmly together and ensure that both halves are fully joined to prevent dirt or moisture from entering the handset.

The handset is now ready for use.

H2794

1.With the handset face down, insert the blade of a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the handset (see inset) and prise the back upwards.

Locks & Alarm

CHILD-PROOF LOCKS	DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH

H2464

Move the locking levers on the rear doors and taildoor down to engage the child locks.

With the child-proof locks engaged, neither the rear doors nor the taildoor can be opened from inside the vehicle, thereby avoiding the risk of a door being opened accidentally while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED IN THE VEHICLE.

H2574

An inertia switch, operational only with the starter switch in position ‘II’ and the alarm disarmed, prevents the doors centrally locking (or if the doors are locked, will unlock them) in the event of an accident or sudden impact.

When the switch operates, the direction indicator lights flash (if market permits), until the system is reset by turning the starter switch on and off, and opening and closing the driver's door.

Note that doors cannot be locked again until the switch is reset. The inertia switch also cuts off the fuel supply (see ‘FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH’, page 113).

WARNING

Always check for fuel leaks before resetting the switch!

Activating the switch when the fuel system has been damaged (evidenced by fuel leakage or fuel odor) will cause additional fuel leakage increasing the risk of fire and personal injury.

Locks & Alarm

ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES

Alarm goes off unexpectedly.	Ensure all windows, doors, hood and sunroof(s)
	are closed.

Vehicle will not start.	Press unlock button on handset. If it still will not
	start, consult your Land Rover dealer.

Hazard lights don't flash when alarm is	Ensure all doors and the hood are fully closed.
armed.

Doors unlock and hazard lights start to	The inertia switch has been triggered - see
flash when vehicle is in motion.	‘DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH’, page 30. If
	fault continues, consult your Land Rover dealer.

Seats

POWER OPERATED FRONT SEATS

WARNING

To avoid the 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 are situated on the side of the centrally mounted cubby box.

Seat adjustment is only possible when the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’ or for 45 seconds after opening the driver's door.

Forward/backward adjustment

H2623

Push and hold the switch forwards or backwards to move the seat to the desired position.

Seat cushion angle adjustment

H2624

Twist the switch to tilt the seat cushion to the desired position. Note that the front and rear of the switch work independently - the front raising or lowering the front of the cushion, the rear of the switch similarly controlling the rear of the seat cushion.

Seats

Seat cushion height adjustment*

Seat back adjustment

H2625

On the driver's seat only, the height of the seat cushion can be adjusted. Push the switch up or down to raise or lower the cushion.

Lumbar support adjustment*

H2626

Push the switch up to increase support to the lumbar region of the back. Lower the switch to reduce lumbar support.

H2627

Twist the switch forward or backward until the desired seat back angle is achieved.

WARNING

DO NOT travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt with the seat back angle set to approximately 15 degrees from the upright (vertical).

Failure to maintain the correct seat back angle will reduce the effectiveness of the seat belts and increase the risk of serious injury or death in a crash.

Seats

HEAD RESTRAINTS

FOLDING ARMRESTS*

H2465

Pull the head restraint up or down until the cushion is level with the back of the 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 event of a collision. The restraint must be positioned level with the head to be effective.

DO NOT drive or carry passengers with the head restraints removed from occupied seats, or adjust the head restraints while the vehicle is in motion.

Failure to have the head restraint installed and properly positioned will increase the potential for serious injuries.

Head restraint removal

Turn both mounting collars fully anti-clockwise and pull the restraint upwards to remove.

After replacing a head restraint turn the mounting collars clockwise.

H2553

Some vehicles are fitted with adjustable front seat armrests, which can be either stowed vertically in line with the seat backrest when not required, or folded horizontally to serve as an arm/elbow rest.

The height/angle of each armrest can be adjusted by turning the knob set into the end of the armrest: clockwise to raise and anti-clockwise to lower.

Seats

HEATED FRONT SEATS*

FOLDING THE REAR SEATS

H2517

With the starter switch turned on and the engine running, press the switches to operate the heating elements in either the driver's or front passenger seat (the indicator light in the switch illuminates). Press a second time to switch off.

The seat heaters are thermostatically controlled and operate intermittently to achieve and then maintain a predetermined temperature between 79°F and 97°F (26° - 36°C).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The seat heaters consume considerable power from the battery. For this reason, they should ONLY be operated while the engine is running.

H2493

WARNING

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

Vehicle movement may cause the unlatched seat to suddenly shift, potentially causing injury.

One or both parts of the split rear seat can be either partially or fully folded to further increase the rear loadspace, using the following instructions:

Seats

H2549

1.Remove the loadspace cover (see

‘LOADSPACE COVER*’, page 93).

2.To release either part of the backrest, lift the lever shown in the inset, and then fold the backrest onto the seat base.

3.Ensure the outer head restraints are fully lowered, the armrest is stowed and the centre head restraint is removed.

4.To release the seat base, pull the release strap upward (arrowed in illustration). With backrest and seat base released, the assembly can be folded forward as shown.

5.Ensure the loadspace cover is stowed in the rear passenger seat footwell, under the stowed seat.

Returning the seat to the upright position

Push the seat assembly back onto the floor - the floor catches should latch with the base of the seat. Then raise the backrest.

If the backrest cannot be raised easily, DO NOT force it. This indicates that the seat base has not fully engaged with the floor catches (note that the seat assembly is designed to prevent the backrest from being raised unless the seat is properly secured to the floor).

With the seat base secure, the backrest can be raised and locked in position (none of the RED panel on the release lever should be visible when the backrest is correctly latched). Ensure that any head restraints which were removed, are repositioned before driving the vehicle. Finally, refit the loadspace cover.

WARNING

After the seat is returned to the upright position, the latching mechanism should be checked and physically tested to ensure that both the seat base and backrest are secure before driving.

In a frontal impact, if the rear seat is not secured (fully latched), it may swing forward contacting the seat in front of it increasing the risk of injury or death to occupants in those seats.

Seats

OCCASIONAL REAR SEATS*

NOTE: The occasional rear seats are fitted with an interlock that prevents the seat back from being raised if the seat is not latched to the floor properly.

WARNING

For safety, before driving with passengers seated in the occasional rear seats, ensure that all occupants are properly restrained. Otherwise occupants seated in these seats will be subjected to a greater risk of injury or death in a crash or rollover.

Do not carry passengers in the occasional rear seats if a dog guard is fitted between the second row of seats and the loadspace. Otherwise occupants of these seats may impact with the dog guard in the event of a crash or rollover increasing the risk of injury.

Erecting the seats

H3045

1.Push the outboard lever (shown in inset) and hold to release the seat from its stowed position.

H3046

2.Swing the seat away from the vehicle side, at the same time lifting and turning it towards the horizontal.

H3047

3.Lower the seat to the loadspace floor, PUSHING DOWN FIRMLY to ensure that the floor latch has fully engaged.

4.Pull the backrest into the upright position.

NOTE: The backrest cannot be raised unless the seat is securely latched to the floor.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Remember to unfold the head restraints from the roof before driving.

Seats

Stowing the seats

NOTE: Before stowing a seat, ensure that the drinks tray to the side of the seat has been emptied, and that the seat belt buckle is folded down to prevent it from becoming trapped between the backrest and cushion.

H3051

4.Continue lifting, at the same time turning the seat into a vertical position.

H3049

1.Push the backrest release lever forward to unlock the backrest.

2.Fold the backrest fully forward.

H3050

3.Turn the twist grip (moving part of the bar on the back of the seat) fully forward to release the floor latch, and start to lift the seat from the loadspace floor.

H3052

5.Push the seat firmly into the vehicle side, ensuring that the seat has engaged fully with the securing catch.

6.Stow the head restraints (see opposite).

Seats

Head restraints

NOTE: The head restraints for use with the occasional rear seats are hinged from the roof.

H3544

1.To unfold a head restraint, pull the handle (arrowed in illustration) forward and swing the restraint down from the roof. Stow the head restraint when not in use by pulling down the handle and pushing the restraint back flush with the roof.

WARNING

DO NOT drive with occupants in the occasional rear seats unless the head restraints are unfolded. Failure to unfold the head restraints from the roof when that seat is occupied will increase the potential for serious injuries.

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 airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to add to the overall 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 that are to be carried on the seats - in the event of an accident, loose items become flying missiles capable of causing serious injury, or even death.

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 event of a crash.

•DO NOT use, or attempt to fit, a seat belt that is twisted or obstructed in any way that could impede its smooth operation. If a belt is twisted, it must be straightened before use. Using a twisted or obstructed seat belt could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

•ALWAYS use the seat belt lock (buckle) nearest the wearer. If the belt is locked in the wrong place, the seat belt will not fit correctly and may ride up over the abdomen, causing serious internal injury in a crash.

Seat Belts

WEARING SEAT BELTS CORRECTLY

Fastening the seat belts

WARNING

Maladjustment of the seat belt could reduce its effectiveness in a crash, thereby increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

H2488

Inertia reel belts are fitted to all front and rear seating positions, and also to the occasional rear seats*.

Draw the belt over the shoulder and across the chest and, ensuring that the webbing is not twisted, insert the metal tongue plate into the buckle nearest the wearer - a ‘CLICK’ indicates that the belt is securely locked.

In some circumstances, perhaps due to the vehicle being parked on a slope, the inertia mechanism may engage, preventing the initial extension of a belt. This is not a fault - ease the belt free and use it.

Adjust the seat belt to eliminate any slack in the webbing. DO NOT slacken the webbing by holding the belt away from the body - to be fully effective, the seat belt must remain in full contact with the body at all times. Also, ensure that the lap belt fits as low on the hips as possible and that the shoulder belt passes across the shoulder without slipping off or pressing on the neck.

Positioning the belt

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 seats in 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 passes across the shoulder without slipping off or pressing on the neck.

•DO NOT travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit from the seat belt is obtained with the seat back set to an angle of 15 degrees from the upright. Seat belts are only effective when they are properly positioned on the body - a steeply reclined seat could allow a passenger to slip under either the shoulder or the lap belt.

•DO NOT wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In an accident this could increase your chances of being injured.

Seat Belts

Wearing seat belts during pregnancy

The seat belts have been designed for all adults, including pregnant women. In a crash situation any occupant is less likely to be injured while correctly restrained by a seat belt. However, pregnant women should wear the lap belt as low on the hips as possible to avoid pressure on the abdomen.

Women should consult their doctor to establish the best use of seat belts during pregnancy.

Upper anchorage adjustment (front seats only)

H2491

The height of the seat belt upper anchorage can be adjusted for comfort AND safety. Squeeze the control between finger and thumb to raise or lower the anchorage. For safety, the seat belt should always be worn with the webbing crossing the shoulder MIDWAY BETWEEN THE NECK AND THE EDGE OF THE SHOULDER.

Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce its effectiveness in a crash. Always ensure that the anchorage is correctly located in one of the height positions before driving and DO NOT adjust the height once the vehicle is in motion.

Where possible, rear seat passengers should adjust their position on the seat to enable the seat belt webbing to cross the shoulder without pressing on the neck.

For children, where the seat belt cannot be properly positioned, the use of a booster seat appropriate to the age and size of the occupant is recommended.

Releasing the belt

Press the RED button on the seat belt buckle.

Seat Belts

SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS

The seat belt pre-tensioners activate in conjunction with the airbag SRS and provide additional protection in the event of a severe frontal impact on the vehicle (see ‘HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS’, page 51). The pre-tensioners automatically retract the seat belts fitted to the front seats. This reduces any slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of the belts, thereby reducing forward movement of the belt wearer in the event of a severe frontal collision.

The airbag SRS warning light on the instrument panel will alert you to any malfunction of the seat belt pre-tensioners.

If the pre-tensioners have been activated, the seat belts will still function as restraints, and must be worn in the event that the vehicle remains in a driveable condition.

NOTE: The seat belt pre-tensioners will NOT be activated by rear, side or minor frontal impacts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The seat belt pre-tensioners will only be activated once and then MUST BE REPLACED by a Land Rover dealer. Failure to replace the pre-tensioners will reduce the efficiency of the vehicle's front restraint systems.

After any frontal impact, always have the seat belts and pre-tensioners checked and, if necessary, replaced by a Land Rover dealer.

In the interests of safety, it is recommended that removal or replacement of the front seats and seat belts, with the use of factory-specified parts, should ONLY be carried out by a Land Rover retailer.

CARING FOR 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, and also pay particular attention to the condition of the fixing points and adjusters.

•DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing. Clean the webbing using warm water and non-detergent soap only - allow to dry naturally and DO NOT retract or use the belts until they are completely dry.

•Always replace a seat belt that shows signs of webbing wear or has withstood the strain of a severe vehicle impact.

Testing inertia reel belts

•With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing near the buckle a quick upward pull. The buckle must remain securely locked.

•With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to the limit of its travel. Check that unreeling is free from snatches and snags and then allow the belt to FULLY retract.

•Partially unreel the webbing, then hold the tongue plate and give it a quick forward pull. The mechanism must lock automatically and prevent any further unreeling.

If a seat belt should fail any of these tests, contact your dealer immediately.

Child Restraints

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR SMALL CHILDREN AND BABIES

Infants and children too small for adult seat belts should be restrained in a child safety seat or restraint system appropriate to their age and/or size, and which is approved for use in your vehicle.

Child seats and restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts (or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt). Some child restraint systems also incorporate a tether strap which can be attached to an anchorage point on the vehicle. Information about tether strap attachment points and the seat belt locking mechanism, which is used to restrain child seats and restraints is shown later in this section.

CAUTION: When fitting child seats and restraint systems, always ensure that the manufacturer's fitting instructions are followed exactly. Note that crash statistics show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear (2nd row) seating positions than in the front.

WARNING

•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 hold on to the child.

•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 a crash.

•Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.

•DO NOT use a child seat that hooks over the seat back. This type of seat cannot be satisfactorily secured, and is unlikely to be safe for your child.

•Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.

Child Restraints

Vehicles fitted with a passenger airbag

Children under 12 years should travel in the rear of the vehicle at all times. Crash statistics show that children are safer when restrained in the rear (2nd row) seating positions than in the front.

However, if it is essential that a child travel in the front, set the seat fully rearward and seat the child in an approved, FORWARD FACING child seat.

The above symbol affixed to the passenger side fascia panel of your vehicle, warns against the use of a REAR FACING child seat in the front passenger seat, when a passenger airbag is fitted. This type of child seat could cause serious injury to a child in the event of an airbag deployment.

WARNING

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT BE INSTALLED IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION. INFLATION OF THE AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD.

Seat belt locking mechanism

All front passenger and second row seat belts have a special locking mechanism which aids the securing of child restraints. The mechanism is used to secure a child restraint as follows:

1.Attach the seat belt to the child restraint in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

2.Insert the metal tongue of the seat belt into the lock ensuring that it engages with a 'click'.

3.Pull on the shoulder section of the belt until it is fully extended.

4.Allow the belt to retract. A 'clicking' sound will confirm that the mechanism has engaged.

5.Remove all slack from the mechanism, by pulling upwards on the shoulder belt, immediately above the child restraint.

6.Evaluate the tightness of the installation by rocking the child seat back and forth to ensure it is tight and stable.

7.If the child seat needs to be tightened further, remove the metal tongue of the seat belt from the buckle and feed some of the shoulder belt webbing back into the reel (thereby shortening the belt). Then reattach the metal tongue into the buckle (if the belt has been tightened correctly, this will take some effort).

8.Re-evaluate the tightness of the installation. If the child seat is still too loose, repeat the above procedure, making the belt incrementally shorter (and therefore tighter). It may be necessary to put your weight onto the seat (to compress the seat cushion) in order to fasten the belt.

To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the seat belt and allow it to fully retract.

Child Restraints

‘LATCH’ TYPE CHILD RESTRAINTS

H3675

‘LATCH’ (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children)

The ‘LATCH’ three-point type child restraint system complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is approved for fitting in your vehicle.

Fitting the restraints

This type of child restraint system should only be fitted in the two outer seating positions of the second row seats. Anchor bars built into the rear seat frame enable ‘LATCH’ type restraints to be securely attached to the vehicle seat in these positions only. The anchor bar locations are shown in the illustration above.

WARNING

If the restraint is not correctly anchored, there is a significant risk of injury to the child, in the event of a collision or emergency braking.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to fit ‘LATCH’ type restraints to the centre seating position - the anchor bars are designed to hold restraints in the outer seating positions only.

When fitting this type of child restraint, always follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the restraint.

Once the restraint is installed, you are recommended to test the security of the installation before seating the child. Attempt to twist the restraint from side to side and to pull the restraint away from the vehicle seat; then check that the anchors are still securely in place.

Child Restraints

TETHER STRAP ANCHORAGES

H3587

Provision is made for the fitting of up to three child seats or restraint systems in the rear (second row) seats, of the type that require tether strap anchorage points.

There are three tether strap anchorage points. These should be used to attach tether straps from child seats or restraint systems. Two anchorage points are fitted to the back of the second row seat, these should be used for the two outer seating positions. A third single anchorage point is located in the centre of the rear header rail (above the tail door) for attaching a tether strap from the centre seat position. The anchorage points are shown in the accompanying illustrations.

H3586

Child Restraints

Attaching tether straps

1.Install the child restraint securely in one of the second row seating positions.

2.Pass the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat and beneath the underside of the head restraint.

3.Attach the clip on the head of the tether strap to the tether anchor on the back of the vehicle seat (or, for the centre seating position, on the header rail above the taildoor).

4.Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack in the webbing.

WARNING

•Always follow the child seat or restraint system manufacturer’s instructions when fitting tether straps.

•When fitting a child seat or restraint system, always pass the tether strap over the top of the seat back and beneath the underside of the head restraint.

•If a child seat or restraint system is to be fitted to the centre seating position, the centre armrest must be in the stowed position (folded into the seat).

Airbag SRS

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

H2628

The airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) provides additional protection for the driver and front seat passenger, in the event of a collision or severe frontal impact on the vehicle.

Provided the front seat occupants are correctly seated, with seat belts properly worn, the airbags will provide additional protection to the chest and facial areas in the event of the car receiving a severe frontal impact.

NOTE: Inflation and deflation of the airbags takes place very quickly and will not protect against the effects of secondary impacts that can occur during multiple vehicle collisions.

The airbags are located in the centre pad of the steering wheel and the fascia panel above the glovebox.

To ensure correct deployment of the airbags, it is essential that obstructions are not allowed to intervene between an airbag and the occupant. The following are examples of the type of obstructions that could either, impede correct operation of the airbags, or jeopardise personal safety in the event of an airbag deployment:

•Accessories attached to or obscuring an airbag cover.

•Items of hand luggage, or other objects placed on an airbag cover.

•Feet, knees or any other part of the anatomy in contact with, or in close proximity to, an airbag cover.

Airbag SRS

WARNING

Always remember; the SRS/airbags are a supplemental restraint system providing ADDITIONAL protection in certain types of frontal impact collisions only - they DO NOT replace the need to wear a seat belt. To minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash, all occupants in all seating positions including the driver, should always wear their seat belt whether or not an airbag is present in that seating position!

WARNING

Following inflation, some SRS/airbag components are hot - DO NOT touch until they have cooled.

Even with SRS/airbag equipment fitted, seat belts must ALWAYS be worn because:

•An airbag will only provide additional protection in certain types of frontal collisions. NO protection is afforded against the effects of side or rear impacts, roll over accidents, or minor frontal impacts.

•Inflation and deflation take place instantaneously and will not provide protection against the effects of secondary impacts that can occur during multiple vehicle collisions.

WARNING

The airbag module inflates with considerable speed and force. For your safety:

An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions and other injuries. THe injurious effects of airbag inflation can be minimized, by ensuring driver and passenger are seated correctly, with the seat moved back as far as is practical, and the seat belts worn correctly.

NEVER attach accessory items to an airbag module cover, or place items of hand luggage or any objects on the top of a module cover; these could interfere with the inflation of the airbag, or if the airbag inflates, be propelled inside the vehicle causing injury or death to the occupants.

DO NOT allow occupants to obstruct the operation of the airbag modules by placing their feet, knees or any part of their person in contact with, or close to, an airbag module whilst the vehicle is moving.

Activation of an airbag creates dust, causing possible breathing difficulties for asthma sufferers or other people with respiratory problems. If an airbag is activated, any occupant who suffers from breathing difficulties should; either leave the vehicle as quickly as possible, or obtain fresh air by fully opening the windows or doors.

Both front seating positions are equipped with knee bolsters to provide knee protection in the event of an impact. DO NOT modify the bolsters, or mount after market equipment on or behind them.

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