Rover FREELANDER 1999 Owner Manual

In addition to this handbook, your literature pack contains

Service Portfolio

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This book includes important information about Land Rover warranty and vehicle maintenance requirements,as well as containing a unique record of your own vehicle’s service history. Ensure that your Land Rover dealer completes the appropriate servicerecord slip after everyservice.

In-Car Entertainment

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This book contains operating instructions for the audio equipment fitted to your Freelander.

Security Card

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Your Land Rover dealer should have filled in all the relevant serial numbers concerning your vehicle before delivery. These are important aids to vehicle security; keep the card in a safe place - NOT IN THE VEHICLE.

Softback & Hardback Owner’s Guide - (3-door models only)

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This book contains instructions for operating and maintaining the softback and hardback, as well as for removing and refitting the roof bars (if fitted).

the following documents:

Publication Part No. LRL 0131ENG - 5th Edition

 1998 Rover Group Limited

As part of Land Rover’s environmental policy, this publication is printedon paper made from chlorine free pulp.

Contents

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Controls 3 Security Card 4 Locks & Alarm 5 Taildoor 15 Seats 16 Seat Belts 18 Airbag SRS 22 Mirrors 25 Steering Column 27

DRIVING CONTROLS

Instruments 57 Warning Lights 58 Starting & Driving 62 Catalytic Converter 66 Gearbox 68 Fuel System 69

OFF-ROAD DRIVING

Basic Off-Road Techniques 87 Driving on Soft or Slippery Surfaces 90 Steep Slopes 91

Windows 28 Sunroof 32 Targa Roof 33 Heating & Ventilation 37 Interior Equipment 41 In-Car Entertainment 48 In-Car Telephones 49 Load Carrying 50 Towing 56

Lights & Indicators 74 Wipers & Washers 76 Switches 78 Brakes 79 Hill Descent Control 83 Traction Control 86

Crossing Ridges & Ditches 94 Wading 95

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance 96 Bonnet Opening 98 Engine Compartment 99 Engine 101 Cooling System 103 Brakes 105

Power Steering 106 Washers 107 Wipers 108 Tyres 110 Cleaning & Vehicle Care 113 Battery 117

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Emergency Starting 121 Vehicle Recovery 123 Wheel Changing 125 Fuses 130

Bulb Replacement 134 Parts & Accessories 143 Vehicle Identification 145

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical Data 147 Index 152

Introduction

Welcome to your new Freelander. This handbook, together with the other publications in the literature pack, provides all the information you need to gain 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. Take a little time to read each one and get to know your new Land Rover as soon as you possibly can.

• ’Before you drive’ - covers seat adjustment, seat belts and

heating controls and deals with everythingyou need to know to settle comfortably into the vehicle before you drive.

• ’Driving controls’ - here the functions and operation of the

switches, instruments and driving controls are explained.

• ’Off-road driving’ - provides a guide to basic off-road driving

techniqes should you wish to venture off the beaten track.

• ’Maintenance’ - includes information about the checks that you

should carry out on a regular basis.

• ’Emergency information’ - will help to solve some of those

unavoidable little emergencies that occur from time to time, like replacing bulbs and fuses, or changing a wheel.

• ’Technical Data’ - includes the technical specification for your

vehicle.

WARNING!

Warning boxes and safety information are included in the handbook. These indicate either a procedure which must be followed precisely, or information that should be considered with great care in order to avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

Land Rover operate a policy of constant product improvementand therefore reserve the right to change specifications without notice at any time. Whilstevery effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in this handbook, no liabilitiesfor inaccuracies or the consequences thereof, including loss or damage to property, or injuryto persons, can be accepted by the manufacturer or the dealer who supplied the handbook, except in respectof personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or dealer.

IMPORTANT

The specification of each Land Rover 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 vehicle. Contact your dealer if you are in any doubt.9

Controls

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8 9 10 11

1321

15161718

1. Rear screen demister 12. Rear wiper switch

2. Hazard warning light switch 13. Exterior mirror control

3. Clock/radio display 14. Bonnet release

4. Heater/air conditioning controls 15. Starter switch

5. Radio/cassette/CD player 16. Driver’s airbag SRS

6. Rear fog guard light switch 17. Steering column adjustment lever

7. Lighting and direction indicator controls 18. Headlight adjustment control

8. Instrument panel 19. Window switch

9. Horn switches 20. Sunroof switch

10. Windscreen wiper/washer controls 21. Taildoor glass switch

11. Rear wash/wipe switch 22. Door lock switch

Security Card

This card, supplied with the literature pack, contains important emergency information. It is ESSENTIAL that you keep the card safe from theft and ensure that it is passed to the new owner if you sell the vehicle.

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Key number:

essential if you ever need to obtain a replacement.

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Emergency key access code:

start the vehicle if the handset has been lost or damaged (see

’Emergency key access’

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Locking wheel nut number:

nuts, you will have been provided with a special wheel nut socket to remove them. This is the number you will need to obtain a replacement socket.

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VIN (vehicle identification number):

unique to your vehicle and is essentialproof of its specification. The number can also be found in various locations around the vehicle (see

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Radio serial number:

side of the radio/cassette player supplied with your vehicle proof of the unit’s specification and your ownership (in the event of theft).

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Radio security code number:

into the radio whenever the power supply has been disconnected. Without this code, the radio unit will not operate (see

’Security Code’

This is the number of the starter/door key -

You will need this code in order to

in the

’Locks & alarm’

If your vehicle has locking wheel

’Vehicle Identification’

This unique number is stamped into the

This unique code must be entered

in the

’In-Car Entertainment’

This identity number is

section).

book).

WARNING!

NEVER leave the card inside the vehicle when it is unattended.

Memorise the emergency key access code, or keep the card on your person while driving, in case of emergencies.

Locks & Alarm

Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticatedelectronic anti-theft alarm

ALARM SYSTEM

and engine immobilisation system. In order to ensure maximum security and minimum inconvenience, you are strongly advised to gain a full understanding of the alarm system, by thoroughly reading this section of the handbook.

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION

Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of the vehicle’s security system and includes a feature known as ’passive immobilisation’, designed to safeguard the vehicle from theft should the driver forget to lock the doors. The engine is automatically immobilised whenever any of the following conditions occur:

1. The alarm is armed using the handset or the key.

2. Five seconds after the starter switch has been turned off AND

the driver’s door opened (whether the key is removed or not).

3. Five minutes after the starter switch is turned off (whether the

key is removed or not).

To re-mobilise the engine, press the plain button on the handset or insert the key into the starter switch and turn to position ’II.

IMPORTANT

Only keep one handset and one key together on each key ring.

Some immobilisation and remobilisation features will not function if, either the handset is not on the same key ring as the key, or if two handsets are on the same keyring.

Operating Tip ..........

If the engine fails to remobilise, the alarm indicator will illuminate constantly with the ignition on - press either handset button to remobilise the engine.

Locks & Alarm

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LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING THE ALARM

Before locking the vehicle and arming the alarm, ensure that all doors (including taildoor), windows, sunroof and bonnet apertures are securely closed.

There are three methods for securing your vehicle:

1. ’Superlocking’ using the handset - (recommended high security

method).

2. ’Superlocking’ using the key.

3. Locking using the key.

Care Points .........

Always adopt this simple ’five-point’ drill, whenever you leave your vehicle - even for just a few minutes:

• Fully close all windows,

bonnet and sunroof.

• Remove any valuables (or

hide them in the luggage compartment or lockable stowage box).

• Remove the starter key

(and handset).

• Engage the steering lock

(by slightly turning the steering wheel until it locks).

• Close all the doors and arm

the alarm.

FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY, ALWAYS ’SUPERLOCK’ THE

(except when the vehicle is to be locked with passengers

VEHICLE USING THE HANDSET

or animals inside).

Locks & Alarm

Locking with the handset

Aim the handset at the vehicle and brieflypress the lock button (PADLOCK symbol). If the doors lock correctly,the hazard warning lights will flash three times and the alarm system indicator light on the instrument panel will start to flash rapidly.

Each time the vehicle is locked using the handset, a coded signal is transmitted to a receiver inside the vehicle, which activates the following security features:

• The central door locking system (all the door locks are

activated).

• ’Superlocking’ - the door locks cannot be operated from inside

the vehicle.

• The perimetric alarm (protects the door, taildoor, and bonnet

apertures).

• Interior space protection.

• Engine immobilisation

Once armed, the alarm will sound if any door is opened, or if the soft-back is raised or hard-backremoved or if (after a checking period of 15 seconds) any movement is detected inside the passenger compartment (see

Mislock

If one of the doors, taildoor or bonnet are not properly closed when the alarm is armed, a mislock occurs (the horn will sound a warning). The alarm will still be armed and the engine immobilised, but the open aperture will not be protected and, unless it is the bonnet that has been left open, interior space protection will not have been activated. If the appropriate aperture is then closed, the alarm will fully arm without the need to press the lock button again unless it is the driver’s door that is open, in which case the alarm will be fully armed by pressing the lock button again.

If the taildoor glass is left open when the alarm is armed, the horn will sound as a reminder, but the vehiclewill be locked and alarmed as normal. The taildoor glass can be closed from outside the vehicle using the starter key in the taildoor (see

’Interior space protection’

’Windows’

IMPORTANT

If passengers or animals are to be left inside, DO NOT superlock the vehicle using the handset - movement inside the vehicle may activate interior space protection, causing the alarm to sound.

Locks & Alarm

Unlocking with the handset

If your vehicle is fitted with the Single Point Entry security feature, and was locked with the handset, the handset unlocks the vehicle in two stages:

1. The first press (on the plain button) unlocks the driver’s door.

2. The second press unlocks the passenger doors and the taildoor.

If your vehicle is not fitted with Single Point Entry, all the doors will unlock at the first press.

NOTE: If you do not require Single Point Entry, it can be deselected by your Land Rover dealer.

Always aim the handset at the vehicle when pressing the button. The hazard warning lights will flash once, the alarm is disarmed immediately and the engine is re-mobilised.

If the handset fails to unlock the vehicle, resynchronise the handset

’Handset battery’

(see

access’

If the alarm sounds

Once activated, the alarm will sound for approximately 30 seconds before switching itself off and can be triggered up to ten times in total before needing to be reset. To silencethe alarm, press either handset button, or operate the door locks using the key in the driver’s door.

Anti-theft alarm indicator light

After locking, the RED indicator light on the instrument panel flashes rapidly while the alarm is arming itself.

After approximately 10 seconds, the indicator light adjusts to a slower frequency, and continues to flash as an anti-theft deterrent until the alarm is disarmed.

). If this fails,use the key (see

’Emergency key

Operating Tip ..........

After locking the vehicle and arming the alarm, there is much you can do to make your vehicle a less inviting target for the thief:

• Try to park where your

vehicle can be seen by householders or passers-by.

• At night, always park in well

lit areas and try to avoid dimly lit side streets.

• Never leave the vehicle

documents in the vehicle these are a real bonus for the thief.

• If you have a garage, use it

- and don’t risk leaving the key and handset in the starter switch.

Interior space protection

Interior space protection is only activated when the vehicle is locked with the handset. A sensor inside the vehiclemonitors the interior space and activates the alarm if an intrusion into the passenger compartment is detected (entry gained through a window or sunroof, for example).

Locks & Alarm

H2321B

IMPORTANT

If passengers are to be left inside, DO NOT superlock the vehicle with the key or handset - superlocking prevents operation of the door locks from inside the vehicle.

Turn the key in the driver’s door towards the rear of the vehicle;

LOCKING USING THE KEY

• ONCE to lock - the engine is immobilised and the perimetric

alarm is armed.

• TWICE (within 1 second) to ’superlock’ - in addition, the doors

cannot be unlocked from the inside of the vehicle (recommended when leaving animals in the vehicle).

Remember; the recommended method of securing the vehicle is by ’superlocking’ with the handset.

To unlock:

Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle. If the alarm is armed, the driver’s door will disarm and interior space protection will be de-activated. However, to disarm the alarm completely and to remobilise the engine, the handset must be used.

NOTE: If the handset is lost or broken, use the emergency key access code to disarm the alarm and remobilise the engine, as described later in this section.

Locks & Alarm

H2393A

Operating Tip ..........

Pull the interior door handle once to unlock, and twice to open the door.

As a security feature, when locking, the door sill locking buttons

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SWITCH

drop completely into the door, making them less accessible to a would be thief. To enable the driver to operate the sill locking buttons, the vehicle is equipped with a central door locking switch on the fascia panel.

Press the lower portion of the switch to lock all the doors (the alarm is not armed). Press the upper portion of the switch to unlock.

H2322

DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH

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

When the inertia switch operates, central door locking is inhibited until the system is reset by pressingthe rubber top (arrowed in illustration). On petrol models, this will also reset the fuel system (see

’Fuel cut-off switch’

Locks & Alarm

If the handset is lost or fails to operate, the alarm can be disarmed

EMERGENCY KEY ACCESS

and the engine re-mobilised by using the key to enter a unique four number emergency key access code. The code is recorded on the Security card and is entered as follows:

1. With the vehicle locked and the alarm armed, turn the key (towards the front of the vehicle)to the UNLOCK position once, to unlock the vehicle. Now wait for 6 minutes before entering the code. During the waiting period, the key can be removed and the doors opened, if desired.

2. After six minutes, enter the first number of the code. If the first number is 4, turn the key to the UNLOCK position 4 times. Ensure the key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn.

3. Enter the second number of the code. If the second number is 3, turn the key (towards the rear of the vehicle) to the LOCK position 3 times. Remember; the key must be fully returned to the centre position after each turn.

4. Enter the third number of the code. If the third number is a 12, turn the key to the UNLOCK position twelve times, ensuring that the key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn.

IMPORTANT

When entering a code:

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ENSURE each key movement is carried out with care and precision and turned through the full extent of its travel.

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

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If you forget your place in the sequence of key operations and therefore do not complete a code, open and then shut the door and start entering the code again (this will not count as a failed attempt).

Operating Tip ..........

If the engine is not started within five minutes of the emergency key access code entry, the engine will immobilise again and the code will have to be re-entered from item 1.

5. Enter the fourth number of the code. If the fourth number is 1, turn the key to the LOCK position once. Ensure the key is fully returned to the centre position afterwards.

6. Finally, turn the key to the UNLOCK position once more to disarm the alarm and re-mobilisethe engine. If the code has been entered successfully, the anti-theft alarm indicator light will extinguish, the doors will unlock to Single Point Entry (if selected) and the engine can be started.

NOTE: During the above procedure, the anti-theft indicator light will continue to flash (indicating that the alarm is still partially armed).

NOTE: If the handset is inoperable, the emergency key access code must be entered EVERY time you need to start the engine.

Locks & Alarm

If an incorrect code has been entered

If the code has been entered incorrectly,the anti-theft alarm indicator light will continue to flash and the horn will sound once. In this case, open and close the driver’sdoor, repeat the access code procedure FROM ITEM 2 on the previous page.

After three failed attempts, the securitysystem invokes a delay period of thirty minutes during which the system will not accept any further attempts to enter a code.

H2314B

KEY AND HANDSET REPLACEMENTS

You have been supplied with two remote control handsets and a pair of identical keys.

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 the key or handset is lost, contact a Land Rover dealer, who can supply replacement or additional keys and handsets.

WARNING!

NEVER leave the Security card in the vehicle.

Memorise the emergency key access code or keep the Security card on your person in case of emergencies (a damaged handset for example).

WARNING!

Keep the key tag spare key and handset in a safe place

- NOT IN THE VEHICLE!

NOTE: When obtaining a replacement handset your dealer will need

to programme both handsets (old and new) together.

Locks & Alarm

WARNING!

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.

H2320B

HANDSET BATTERY

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

• The alarm buzzer and the anti-theft alarm indicator light will

double bleep/flash every second, for ten seconds, after the alarm is disarmed and driver’s door opened.

Only fit a Land Rover STC4080 or a Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery (available from a Land Rover dealer) and adopt the following replacement procedure:

1. Carefully prise the handset apart, start from the keyringend

using a coin or small screwdriver.Avoid damaging the seal between the two halves of the case and DO NOT allow dirt or moisture to get inside the handset.

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

circuit board or the contact surfaces of the clip.

3. Press and hold each button in turn for at least five seconds (this

will drain any residual power from the handset).

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. Reassemble the two halves of the handset.

6. To resynchronise the handset, operate either button of the

handset at least five times in quick succession (in close proximity to the vehicle) or insert the key (with handset attached) into the starter switch and turn to position ’II’.

The handset is now ready for use.

IMPORTANT

Battery disconnection

If the vehicle battery is disconnected for any reason the status of the security system prior to disconnection will be memorised and automatically reset when the battery is reconnected. However, the handset will need to be resynchronised (see item 6 alongside).

Locks & Alarm

H2360A

CHILD DOOR LOCKS

Move the lever on the rear doors down (arrowed in illustration) to engage.

With the child-proof locks engaged, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, thereby avoiding the risk of a door being opened accidentally while the vehicle is moving.

(5-door models only)

Taildoor

H2317

Opening the taildoor

When the release catch is pulled (as shown in illustration), the taildoor lock is released in two phases:

Firstly, the taildoor glass drops clear of its retaining channel, then the electronic door latch is releasedand the door can be opened.

Initially, the door opens approximately half way until resistance is felt; this prevents the door swinging fully open and possibly hitting an obstruction, yet still enables access in a situation where there is not enough room to open the door fully. Push, against resistance, to open the door fully.

Care Points .........

Long loads should be carried on the roof rack. If it is necessary to carry a load that protrudes through the taildoor window aperture, the weight of the load must NOT rest on the glass. Damage to the glass or mechanism may occur (see also

’Accommodating long

loads’in’Load carrying’).

When closing the taildoor, push on the handle - NOT on the taildoor glass.

Operating Tip ..........

The taildoor latch will not operate if the glass is frozen to the door seals, as the glass needs to drop slightly before the door can be opened. Defrost the glass with lukewarm water first.

Seats

3 2

H2350A

Forward/backward adjustment

Lift the lever (1) and slide the seat into position. Make sure the seat is locked in position before driving.

WARNING!

DO NOT adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving.

DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt, with the backrest angle set to 25 degrees from the upright (vertical).

Backrest adjustment

Rotate the handwheel (2) to adjust.

Lumbar support adjustment - if fitted (Driver’s seat only) Rotate the handwheel (3) to increase or decrease support to the lumbar region of the back.

Head restraint adjustment

Raise or lower the restraint (4), until level with the back of the head.

Head restraint removal

Turn the right hand mounting (5) a quarter turn anti-clockwiseand pull the restraint upwards.

After replacing a head restraint, turn the right hand mounting clockwise.

For Your Safety .........

Where possible, adjust the head restraint so that the cushion is level with the back of the head - NOT THE NECK!

DO NOT drive with the head restraints removed from occupied seats.

Seats

H2356

Rear seat access lever

(3-door models only) Lift the lever upwards to fold the backrest forwards.

The rear seat access leveralso acts as a seat belt presenter, improving access to the seat belt (see

’Seat belts’

For Your Safety .........

Make sure the backrest is secure before driving.

Rear seats

For information on folding the rear seats, refer to

’Load carrying’

Seat Belts

The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are intended for use by adult

SEAT BELT SAFETY

sized occupants and must be used by one occupant only. Ensure that all passengers are securely strapped in at all times and

be sure to observe the following precautions:

• Adjust seat belts to eliminate any slack. Do not pull the belt away

from the body while travelling - to be fully effective, the seat belt must remain in full contact with the body at all times.

• Fit the lap strap across the PELVIS (neveracross the abdomen),

ensuring that the diagonal strap passes across the CHEST and SHOULDER.

• DO NOT wear seat belts over hard, sharp or fragile items in

clothing, such as pens, keys, spectaclesetc.

• Always replace a seat belt assembly that has withstood the

strain of a severe vehicle impact, or if the webbing shows signs of fraying.

• Where possible, use the seat belts to secure luggage carried on

the seats - in an accident, loose items can be thrown around inside the vehicle, causing serious injury.

• In most countries, all occupants are required by law to wear a

seat belt, unless they have been issued with a medical exemption certificate.

• During pregnancy, women should wear the lap belt across the

hips below the baby, with the diagonal belt passing across the shoulder, between the breasts and to one side of the baby - if in doubt, consult a doctor.

For Your Safety .........

Do not use a seat belt that is twisted or obstructed in any way.

Do not allow occupants to travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt with the backrest angle set to 25 degrees from the upright (vertical).

Do not allow foreign matter (particularly sugary food and drink particles) to enter the seat belt buckles - such substances can render the buckles inoperative.

On 3-door models fitted with only four seats, do not carry a passenger in the centre rear position.

Seat Belts

H2341

To minimise injury in the event of an accident, it is important that seat belts are worn correctly. Read the instructions below and the advice contained under the heading a previous page.

Fastening the belt

Pull the seat belt steadily acrossthe body and, ensuring the webbing is not twisted, insert the metal tongue plate into the appropriate buckle - a ’click’indicates that the belt is securely locked.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body (pelvis, chest and shoulders) - see previous page.

Releasing the belt

Press the red button on the seat belt buckle.

’Seat belt safety’

Operating Tip ..........

The tongue for the centre rear seat belt (if fitted) will only fit in the centre rear seat belt buckle.

For Your Safety .........

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

WARNING!

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.

Operating Tip ..........

On 3-door models, the rear seat access lever can be used as a seat belt presenter (see illustration) to improve accessibility of the front seat belts.

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Seat Belts

H2344A

Adjusting the upper anchorage

(front seat belts only - 5-door) To reduce the likelihood of injury in an accident, the seat belt upper anchorage point should be adjusted so that the belt webbing crosses the shoulder, MIDWAY BETWEEN THE NECK AND THE EDGE OF THE SHOULDER.

Adjust the height of the seat belt anchorage point, by pressing the button (arrowed in illustration) and sliding the anchor up or down.

For Your Safety .........

Accident statistics show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front.

Do not attempt to fit a child seat in the central rear position on 3-door vehicles fitted with only four seats.

WARNING!

DO NOT install a rearward facing child seat in a passenger seat equipped with an airbag system. Failure to follow this advice could result in serious injury, or even death for the child.

For their safety, it is very important that all infants and young

CHILD SEATS

children are restrained in a child safety seat appropriate to their age and size. A range of safety seats approved for use in your vehicle is available from your dealer.

For optimum safety, children should travelin the rear of the vehicle at all times. However, if a passengerairbag is fitted and it is essential that a child travel in the front, set the seat fully rearward and seat the child in an approved, FORWARDFACING child seat. DO NOT use a rear facing child seat - an inflating airbag could impact with the seat and cause serious injury to the child!

This label (shown alongside) fixed to the passenger side fascia panel of your vehicle, warns against the use of a REAR FACING child seat when a front passenger airbag is fitted. Fitting this type of child seat could cause serious injury to a child in the event of an airbag deployment.

Seat Belts

Caring for seat belts

Regularly inspect the webbing for signs of fraying, cuts and wear, also pay particular attention to the condition of the fixing points and adjusters.

Avoid contaminating the webbing with polish, oil and chemicals (see

’Cleaning & vehicle care’

Three tests for checking seat belts

1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing near the buckle a

quick upward pull - the buckle should remain securely locked.

2. With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to the limit of

its travel. Check that unreeling is free from snatches and snags.

3. With the webbing half unreeled, 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.

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

’Airbag SRS’

). 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, described on the following page, 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 driveablecondition.

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

WARNING!

Always replace a seat belt assembly that has withstood the strain of a severe vehicle impact, or one where the webbing shows signs of fraying.

IMPORTANT

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.

For Your Safety .........

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 should only be carried out by a Land Rover dealer.

Airbag SRS

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

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Airbag SRS warning light

The warning light, mounted on the instrument panel, will alert you to any malfunction of the airbag SRS. The light illuminates as a bulb and system check when the starter switch is turned to position ’II’ and will extinguish after approximatelyfive seconds. The system however, should be checked by your Land Rover dealer if any of the following occurs:

• The warning light fails to illuminate when the starter switch is

turned to position ’II’.

• The warning light fails to extinguish after approximately five

seconds.

• The warning light illuminates after the engine is started.

For Your Safety .........

Always remember; the airbag SRS provides ADDITIONAL protection in a frontal impact only. It does not replace the need to wear a seat belt.

Inflation and deflation of the airbags takes place very quickly and they will not protect against the effects of secondary impacts that may occur.

Do not allow a front seat passenger to obstruct the operation of the airbag by placing feet, knees or any other part of the person in contact with, or in close proximity to the airbag module.

Airbag SRS

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How the airbag SRS works

In a frontal collision, a sensor monitors the force of the impact to determine whether the airbags should be inflated. The airbags (where shown in illustration) will inflate in SEVERE frontal collisions only, they will NOT inflate in the event of side or rear impacts, roll over accidents or minor frontal impacts.

Inflation is instantaneous and accompanied by a loud noise and traces of smoke and powder, none of which are indicative of an airbag malfunction.

After inflation, an airbag module will deflate immediately so that visibility is not impaired.

For Your Safety .........

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

WARNING!

An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions and other injuries. Minimise the risk of injury by ensuring that front seat occupants are wearing their seat belts and are seated correctly, with the seat as far back as is practical.

DO NOT attach accessory items to an airbag cover (steering wheel centre pad or fascia panel), which could interfere with the inflation of the airbag or, if the airbag inflates, be propelled inside the vehicle causing injury to the occupants.

Airbag SRS

Service information

After 10 years from the initial date of registration (or installation date of a replacement airbag SRS), some components will need to be replaced by a Land Rover dealer(see airbag module replacement date shown on page 2 of the Service Portfolio book), who should stamp and sign the appropriate page once the work is completed.

In addition, ALWAYS contact your Land Rover dealer if;

• the airbag inflates.

• the front of the vehicle is damaged (even if the airbag has not

inflated).

• any part of the airbag module covers show signs of cracking or

damage.

Disposing of the vehicle

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to inform the new owner that the vehicle has an airbag SRS and of the airbag module replacement date, shown in the Service Portfolio book.

If the vehicle is to be scrapped; uninflated airbags are potentially very dangerous and must be safely deployed in a controlled environment by qualified personnel, before a vehicle is scrapped.

WARNING!

DO NOT service, repair, replace, modify or tamper with any part of the airbag SRS, or wiring in the vicinity of an airbag SRS component; this could cause the system to activate, resulting in personal injury.

For Your Safety .........

The components of the airbag SRS are sensitive to electrical and physical interference; it is recommended that you ALWAYS seek the assistance of a Land Rover dealer to carry out any of the following:

Removal or repair of any wiring or component in the vicinity of the airbag SRS components (yellow wiring harness), including the steering wheel, steering column and instrument panel.

Installation of electronic equipment such as a mobile phone, two-way radio or in-car entertainment system.

Attachment of accessories to, or modification of, the front of the vehicle.

Mirrors

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EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Adjustment:

1. Turn the mirror selector switch to the ’L’ or ’R’ position (to

adjust either the left or right mirror).

2. With the starter switch turned to position ’II’, press the

appropriate side of the selector switch to tilt the mirror glass up/down/left or right.

3. When adjustment is complete, return the selector switch to the

OFF position (midway between ’L’ and ’R’).

For Your Safety .........

Objects viewed in exterior mirrors may appear smaller (and further away) than they actually are.

Heating elements

The exterior mirrors have automatic, integral heating elements for dispersing ice and mist.

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Mirrors

For Your Safety .........

In some circumstances, the view reflected in a ’dipped’ mirror can confuse the driver as to the precise position of following vehicles. Remember to take additional care!

The interior mirror can be dipped to reduce glare from following

INTERIOR MIRROR

vehicles. In the event of excessiveglare, move the lever at the base of the mirror forward to ’dip’ the mirror. Normal visibility is restored by pulling the lever back to its original position.

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VANITY MIRROR

To use the vanity mirror, pull down the passenger’ssun visor.

Operating Tip ..........

To avoid possible scorching of the seats by the sun reflected in the vanity mirror, always return the visor to its stowed position when not in use.

Steering Column

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WARNING!

DO NOT adjust the steering column while the vehicle is in motion. This is extremely dangerous!

For Your Safety .........

Make sure the steering wheel does not obstruct your view of the instrument panel.

The angle of the steering column can be adjusted to suit your

STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT

driving position:

1. With the vehicle stationary, push the locking lever fully down to

free the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel (up or down) into a position which is

comfortable.

3. When the adjustment is complete, pull the locking lever fully up

to lock the steering column in position.

Windows

WARNING!

Accidental closing of an electrically operated window on fingers, hands or on any other vulnerable parts of the body can result in serious injury!

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ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS

Operating the windows

The electric windows can only be operated when the starter switch is in position ’II’.

Press the bottom half of the switch to open and the upper half to close. The window will stop moving as soon as the switch is released.

For Your Safety .........

ENSURE children are kept clear when raising or lowering windows.

ENSURE that all adult passengers are familiar with the controls and the potential dangers of electrically operated windows.

Windows

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ELECTRIC TAILDOOR GLASS

From inside the vehicle:

With the starter switch in position ’II’, press the bottom half of the switch to lower the glass, movement will stop when the switch is released.

Press the upper half of the switch to raise the glass. If the switch is released before the glass is fully raised it will automaticallylower again.

Operating Tip ..........

The taildoor glass can be fully lowered in one operation, by briefly pressing the bottom half of the switch.

For Your Safety .........

Always observe the safety warnings listed under ’

window controls’

previous page.

Care Points .........

Long loads should be carried on the roof rack. If it is necessary to carry a load that protrudes through the taildoor window, the weight of the load must NOT rest on the glass of a partially open window. Damage to the glass or window mechanism may occur (see also

’Accommodating long

loads’in’Load Carrying’).

Electric

on the

NOTE: On 3-door models, the taildoor glass cannot be raised if the soft-back is raised or if the hard-back is removed.

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