Rover DISCOVERY 2003 Owner Manual

DISCOVERY

Owner's Handbook

Publication Part No. LRL 0545NAS

© Land Rover 2002

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Owner's Handbook

Congratulations on acquiring your new Land Rover Discovery. Please take the time to become
acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. Together with the Passport to Service
book, this handbook 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 retailer, except in
respect of personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or the retailer.

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Contents

Quick Guide

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

Introduction

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

California Proposition 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Controls & Instruments

Locks & Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Airbag SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Door Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Audible Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Lights & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Electric Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Heated Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Interior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Interior Mirror & Compass . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Rear Door & Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Loadspace Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

In-Car Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

In-Car Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Land Rover HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Active Cornering Enhancement . . . . . . . .133

Self-levelling Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Park Distance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Load Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Off-Road Driving

Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Driving Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

On-Road Driving

On-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Owner Maintenance

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Hood Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Active Cornering Enhancement . . . . . . . .180

Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Cleaning & Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Parts & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Driving & Operating

Starting & Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Fuel Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Transfer Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Emergency Information

Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

Technical Data

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Contents

Quick Guide

Quick Guide

Quick Guide

GENERAL DATA

Recommended fuel octane
Premium unleaded, 90-92 pump octane.

Fuel tank capacity

25 gallons (95 liters)

Tire pressures - Normal load

Front: 207 kPa (30 psi)
Rear: 262 kPa (38 psi)

Tire pressures - Maximum load

Front: 207 kPa (30 psi)
Rear: 317 kPa (46 psi)

Recommended engine oil
For moderate climates, use 10W/40 oil that
meets API service grade SG or 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.

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FASCIA CONTROLS

Quick Guide

23 745 61

8

9

1213141516

11

10

H4390

1. Lighting and direction indicator controls

2. Horn switches

3. Instrument panel

4. Cruise control switches

5. Windscreen wiper/washer controls

6. Heater/air conditioning controls

7. Door locking switch

8. Transfer gear lever

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

*

9. Main gear selector lever

10. Electric window switches

11. Handbrake

12. Fascia panel switches

13. Starter switch

14. Steering column height adjuster

15. Remote radio controls

16. Electric mirror adjuster

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*

Quick Guide

INSTRUMENT PANEL

2 3

1 6 5 47

H4397

1. Temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Speedometer

4. Fuel gauge

NOTE: This is a brief overview of the instrument panel. For a more detailed description of each
instrument, please refer to ‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, page 62.

5. Trip recorder reset button

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

7. Anti-theft alarm indicator light

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WARNING LIGHTS

Quick Guide

5 76 832 4

1

21

18 15

H4517

1. Transfer gearbox in neutral (RED).

2. Hill descent control (GREEN).

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

4. Traction control (AMBER).

5. Service engine soon (AMBER).

6. Direction indicators (GREEN).

7. Anti-lock braking system (AMBER).

8. Headlight high beam (BLUE).

9. Supplemental restraint system - airbags

(RED).

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

11. Trailer direction indicators (GREEN).

1096 11

12
13

141619 1720

12. Transmission oil temperature (RED).

13. Seat belt reminder (RED).

14. Automatic transmission - Sport mode

(GREEN).

15. Battery charging (RED).

16. Automatic transmission - Manual mode

(GREEN).

17. Active cornering enhancement

(RED/AMBER).

18. Low oil pressure (RED).

19. Self levelling suspension (AMBER).

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

21. Differential lock

* (AMBER).

NOTE: This is a brief overview of the warning lights, for more information concerning warning light
functionality, please refer to ‘WARNING LIGHTS’, page 64 and also ‘AUDIBLE WARNINGS’, page 69.

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Quick Guide

LIGHTS & INDICATORS

2

1

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

*

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 70 and
‘LIGHTS’, page 70.

H2449

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

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Quick Guide

WIPERS & WASHERS

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

3

2

1

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.

Windscreen washers

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 73.

*

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

Variable delay (intermittent wipe)

H2451

Rotate the switch to vary the delay between
wipes.

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BINNACLE SWITCHES

P

H4441

Quick Guide

Front fog lights*

Operation and function of the front
fog lights are described under
‘Front fog lights*’, page 71.

Rear fog guard lights

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

page 71.

Fuel filler flap

The functions of the fuel filler flap
are described under ‘LOCKING

AND UNLOCKING THE FUEL

FILLER FLAP’, page 114.

Park distance control

Operation and function of the park
distance control as described
under ‘USING THE PARK

DISTANCE CONTROL’, page 138.

Rear window wash/wipe

The functions of the wash/wipe
switch are described under ‘Rear
window wash/wipe’, page 75.

Rear window wiper

The functions of the rear window
wiper switch are described under
‘Rear window wiper’, page 75.

Cruise control

Operation and functions of the
cruise control switch are described
under ‘CRUISE CONTROL’,

page 124.

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FASCIA SWITCHES

H4392

Hill descent control (HDC)

Press to select hill descent control
(see ‘HILL DESCENT CONTROL’,
page 131).

Hazard warning lights

Press to operate (see ‘HAZARD
WARNING LIGHTS’, page 72).

Quick Guide

Heated front screen

Off-road suspension mode

SUSPENSION*’, page 135).

Heated rear window

*

Press to operate (see ‘Heated front
screen*’, page 85).

Press to raise or lower the
suspension to or from off-road
height (see ‘SELF-LEVELLING

Press to operate (see ‘Heated rear
window’, page 85).

*

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CLIMATE CONTROL

Quick Guide

2762

TEMP

H4726

1. Auto mode: Press for fully automatic

operation.

2. Temperature control: Operate to set the

individual left and right hand required
temperatures.

3. Defrost mode: Press to defrost or demist

the windscreen.

4. Economy mode: Press to shut down the

air conditioning. The controls can then be
used as a conventional heater.

5. On/off control

6. Blower button

983145

7. Air distribution control: 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 81.

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AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLS

1 2 3 4 5 76

ICE0920

Quick Guide

MAN

131012108 9 1514

11

1. On/off volume control

2. CD mode select

3. Tape mode select

4. Cassette compartment

5. Cassette eject

6. Tape reverse

7. Dolby B select

1

: Press to activate or

de-activate Dolby noise reduction.

8. Program type selector (PTY)

9. Audio function select: Press to select the

desired audio setting, then use the volume
control to adjust.

1

Noise 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

13. FM band selector

14. Scan mode selector: Press to scan

through an entire waveband.

15. AM band selector

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

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Quick Guide

TP

CD

Rad

Nav

AUDIO/NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLS

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9

ON

Info

NAVISYS

ICE 1242

3

1. On/Off

2. Tone button

3. Display

4. Traffic programme button

5. Security light

6. CD mode selection button

7. Radio mode selection button

8. Navigation mode selection button

Rad

TP

NAVIGATION SYSTEM

CD

Nav

1112 10

9. Display/CD eject button

Press briefly to fold display panel
forwards.
Press and hold to eject a CD.

10. Right rotary control

Turn to select a menu item, press to
confirm selection.

11. Multifunction buttons

12. Left rotary control

Press to display information, rotate to
adjust the volume.

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

OK

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Quick Guide

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Introduction

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

BEFORE YOU DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

WARNINGS IN THIS HANDBOOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SYMBOLS USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PASSPORT TO SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING . . . . . 20

WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE 20

GEARBOX SELECTOR LEVER LABELS. . . . . . . . . 21

SUN VISOR LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ENGINE COMPARTMENT LABELS. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

IN AN EMERGENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

BREAKING-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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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.

Auto safety hotline

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 has a higher ground
clearance and hence, a higher center 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 maneuvers. 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.

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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.

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 service record slips, which the retailer
should sign and stamp to certify the routine
services have been carried out.

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. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.

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!

NOTE: Always read warning information labels.

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GEARBOX SELECTOR LEVER LABELS

H4693

H4760

(For Differential Lock equipped vehicles).

Information concerning the operation of the
transfer gearbox with the automatic gearbox is
printed on the center console. This is important
information and must be understood fully with
reference to the ‘TRANSFER GEARBOX’,
page 121 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

The airbag system must be serviced 10 years from the date of manufacture

H2662A

Information concerning the airbag SRS is
attached to the sun visor as illustrated above.

ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS

shown on the certification plate

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PASSENGER AIRBAG LABEL

WARNING:

!

1980

2015

mm

mm

78.0

79.5
INS

INS

HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK

Avoid Abrupt Maneuvers

and Excessive Speed.

Always Buckle Up.

See Owner's Manual

For Further Information

AIR BAG

WARNING

FLIP VISOR OVER

1940

mm

76.5
INS

WARNING

Children Can Be KILLED or INJURED

by Passenger Air Bag

The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

Make sure all children use seat belts or child seats.

H4727

Information concerning the passenger airbag is
attached to the passenger airbag cover on the
fascia as illustrated above, (see ‘AIRBAG

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)’, page 54).

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).

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PAG OIL

ND 8

LAND ROVER

+

SAE

639

J

CF3 CH2F

R134a

A/C

700g –25g

(

25 –1oz)

780g –25g

(

32 –1oz)

SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

DISPLACEMENT : 278 CU IN./4.6 LITER

EXHAUST ECS : SFI/2TWC/2HO2S(2)

SPARK PLUG GAP : 0.038-041 ION. / 0.95-1.05 MM

CAUTION

LAND ROVER

TEST GROUP : 3LRXT04.6002

EVAP.FAMILY : 3LRXE0124001 ( 86.130-96 procedures)

NO ENGINE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED

180ml

(

6.3 fl oz
180ml

(

6.3fl oz)

CATALYST

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO GASOLINE-FUELED 2003 MODEL YEAR

H4401

NEW LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS

Introduction

(

B

A

C

EPA APPROVED

I/M TESTING EXEMPTION

LOADED I/M TESTING OF

PERMANENT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE

OR TRACTION CONTROL EQUIPPED

VEHICLES MUST BE CONDUCTED
ON A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SPEED

SYNCHRONISED DYNAMOMETER

OTHERWISE NON LOADED TEST

PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED

OBD II CERTIFIED

46PBGBBE

VACUUM ROUTINGDIAGRAM

CHARCOAL

CANISTER

PURGE

VALVE

FUEL TANK

BAC103270

BRAKE
SERVO

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

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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.

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Introduction

BREAKING-IN

Proper breaking-in will have a direct bearing on
the reliability and smooth running of your
vehicle throughout its life.

In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and
tires need time to ‘bed-in’ and adjust to the
demands of everyday motoring. During the first
500 miles (800 km), it is essential to drive with
consideration for the running-in process and
heed the following advice:

• LIMIT maximum road speed to 70 mph (110

km/h) or 3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive the
vehicle on a light throttle and only increase
engine speeds gradually once the
breaking-in distance has been completed.

• DO NOT operate at full throttle or allow the

engine to labor in any gear.

• AVOID fast acceleration and heavy braking

except in emergencies.

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Controls & Instruments

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . 34

ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES. . . . . . . . . . 35

Seats

SITTING CORRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

POWER OPERATED FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . 36

HEAD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

FOLDING ARMRESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

HEATED FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

FOLDING THE REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

OCCASIONAL REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Seat Belts

SEAT BELT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

WEARING SEAT BELTS CORRECTLY. . . . . . . . . . 45

SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

CARING FOR SEAT BELTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Child Restraints

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR SMALL CHILDREN AND

BABIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR LARGER CHILDREN . . 49

‘LATCH’ TYPE CHILD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . 51

TETHER STRAP ANCHORAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Airbag SRS

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

CHILD SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Steering Column

STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . 60

Door Mirrors

EXTERIOR MIRRORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Instruments

INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

PANEL ILLUMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Warning Lights

INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Audible Warnings

AUDIBLE WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Lights & Indicators

DIRECTION INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Wipers & Washers

OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

WINDSCREEN WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

WINDSCREEN WASHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

HEADLIGHT WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . . . 75

Horn

HORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Electric Windows

ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Sunroof

ELECTRIC SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Air Conditioning

VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

GENERAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

COMPASS ZONES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Rear Door & Step

REAR DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

REAR STEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Loadspace Cover

LOADSPACE COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

In-Car Telephones

IN-CAR TELEPHONES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

In-Car Entertainment

RADIO AERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

HEADPHONE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

RADIO REMOTE CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Land Rover HomeLink®

HOMELINK® TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Heated Screens

HEATED FRONT SCREEN AND REAR WINDOW . 85

Interior Equipment

FRONT INTERIOR & LOADSPACE LIGHTS . . . . . 86

REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

GLOVEBOX LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

COIN TRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

CIGAR LIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

ASHTRAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

UNDER SEAT STOWAGE BOX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

CUP HOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

CUBBY BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR ILLUMINATION . . 92

Interior Mirror & Compass

INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

COMPASS FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Locks & Alarm

Controls & Instrum ents

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 retailer.

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

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

ALARM SYSTEM

H4402

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

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

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.

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Locks & Alarm

Handset buttons

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2

H4690

1. Unlock (Land Rover) button

2. Lock (Padlock) button

3. Handset indicator light

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 32).

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.

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