Rover FREELANDER 2001 Owner Manual

FREELANDER

Owner’s Handbook

Publication Part No. LRL 0346ENG

Published by After Sales - Information Management

recording or other means without prior written permission from Land Rover Group Limited.

As part of Land Rover environmental policy, this publication is printed on paper made from chlorine free pulp.

Owner’s Handbook

This handbook covers all derivatives in the Freelander range available at the date of publication and, together with the other publications in the literature pack, provides all the information you 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 different aspect of the vehicle. These are listed on the following page and you will find it worthwhile to take a little time to read each one, and get to know your Freelander 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

Controls & Instruments

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

Locks & Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Taildoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Airbag SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Lights & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Targa Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Heating & Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Interior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Loadspace Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

In-Car Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

In-Car Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Driving & Operating

Starting & Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Manual Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Automatic Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Softback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Hardback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Roof Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Load Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Owner Maintenance

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Bonnet Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Cleaning & Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Parts & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Emergency Information

Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Vehicle Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Technical Data

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Off-Road Driving

Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Driving Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Introduction

SYMBOLS USED

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

This warning symbol identifies

procedures that must be followed precisely, or information that must be considered with great care, in order to reduce the risk of personal injury or serious damage to the vehicle.

This recycling symbol identifies those

items that must be disposed of safely in order to prevent unnecessary damage to the environment.

This symbol identifies those features that

can be adjusted or disabled/enabled by a Land Rover dealer

*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.

SERVICE PORTFOLIO

The Service Portfolio 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 Dealer should sign and stamp to certify that the routine services have been carried out at the recommended intervals.

SECURITY CARD

The security 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.

• Key number: This is the number of the

starter/door key - essential if you ever need to obtain a replacement.

• Locking wheel nut number: If your vehicle

has locking wheel nuts, you will have been provided with a special wheel nut socket to remove them. You will need to quote this number to obtain a replacement socket.

• VIN (vehicle identification number): This

identity number is unique to your vehicle and is essential proof of its specification. The number can also be found in various locations around the vehicle (see‘VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER’, page 164).

• Radio security code number: This unique

code must be entered into the radio whenever the power supply has been disconnected. Without this code, the radio unit will not operate (see 'Security code' in the 'In-Car Entertainment' book).

Never leave the security card inside the

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

Introduction

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Your vehicle has a higher ground

clearance and, hence, a higher centre of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This will result in different handling characteristics. Inexperienced drivers should take additional care, particularly in off-road driving situations and when performing abrupt manoeuvres on unstable surfaces.

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 utilises very high voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition components while the starter switch is turned on!

IN AN EMERGENCY

IMPORTANT

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 into a lay-by. 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 countries).

• Consider evacuating passengers

through nearside doors onto the verge as a precaution in case your vehicle is accidentally struck by other traffic.

Controls & Instruments

Controls

FASCIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BINNACLE

SWITCHES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING THE

ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . 17

REMOTE HANDSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Taildoor

OPENING AND CLOSING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Seats

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Seat Belts

SEAT BELT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SEAT BELTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CARING FOR SEAT BELTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Child Restraints

CHILD SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Airbag SRS

AIRBAG SRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SERVICE INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Steering Column

STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . 31

Heating & Ventilation

VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

HEATER CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

USING YOUR HEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

FACE LEVEL VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

AIR CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

HEATED FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Instruments

INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Warning Lights

INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Lights & Indicators

DIRECTION INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Wipers & Washers

OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

WINDSCREEN WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

WINDSCREEN WASHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

REAR SCREEN WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . . . . 43

Horn

HORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Mirrors

EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

INTERIOR MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

VANITY MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Windows

ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ELECTRIC TAILDOOR GLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

REAR VENTILATOR WINDOWS

(3-door models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Interior Equipment

COURTESY & MAP READING LIGHTS

(5-door models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

COURTESY LIGHT (3-door models) . . . . . . . . . . 59

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . 59

CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

GLOVEBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

DRIVER’S STORAGE AREA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

DRINKS STOWAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

SUN VISOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

SUNGLASSES POCKET (3-door models) . . . . . . 62

ASHTRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

CIGAR LIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Loadspace Cover

LOADSPACE COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

In-Car Telephones

IN-CAR TELEPHONES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

In-Car Entertainment

RADIO/CASSETTE PLAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

RADIO AERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Sunroof

ELECTRIC SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Targa Roof

TARGA ROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Controls & Instrum ents

Controls

FASCIA

Controls

H3294

4567

911 1012

1. Clock/radio display

2. Audio system

3. Lighting and direction indicator controls

4. Instrument panel

5. Horn switches

8. Bonnet release

9. Starter switch

10. Steering column adjustment lever

11. Remote audio controls

12. Headlight adjustment control

6. Windscreen wiper/washer controls

7. Exterior mirror control

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

Controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BINNACLE SWITCHES

X1000

RPM

MPH

8 91

H3295

1. Rear fog guard light switch

2. Fuel gauge

The pointer indicates the fuel level when the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’.

3. Tachometer

Indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (x 1000).

NOTE: On diesel models, the tachometer is only calibrated up to 6,000 rev/min.

4. Speedometer

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

5. Digital display

Displays total distance travelled (odometer), individual trip distance and gear selector position (automatic transmission only).

6. Trip recorder reset/mode button

Press to alternate between total distance and trip recorders. Press and hold when in trip recorder mode to reset the display to zero.

7. Coolant temperature gauge

Under normal operating conditions the

6543 72

pointer will rise to the mid-point of the gauge.

8. Rear screen wash/wipe switch

9. Rear screen wiper switch

NOTE: This is a brief overview of the instrument panel, for a more detailed description of each

instrument please refer to the ‘Instruments’ section.

CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCHES

1 32 4

Controls

H3296

1. Rear screen demister

2. Hazard warning lights

3. Recirculated air supply

4. Air conditioning*

5. Electric windows

6. Rear window isolation

7. Central door locking

8. Hill Descent Control

9. Electric taildoor glass

Automatic model illustrated

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS

H3519

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

Keep the spare key and handset in a safe place - NOT IN THE VEHICLE!

The keys supplied with your vehicle are programmed to the vehicle’s security system they CANNOT be reprogrammed and the engine cannot be started without a valid programmed key. If a key is lost or broken, a replacement can only be ordered from a Land Rover dealer.

NOTE: Land Rover dealers do not stock spare keys, time has to be allowed for replacements to be programmed to your security system and then delivered to the dealer.

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:

• ‘Superlocking’ using the handset -

(recommended high security method).

• ‘Superlocking’ using the key.

• Locking using the key.

IMPORTANT

• If passengers or animals are to be left

inside, DO NOT lock the vehicle using the handset - movement inside the vehicle may activate interior space

protection sound.

• FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY ALWAYS

SUPERLOCK THE VEHICLE USING THE REMOTE HANDSET

*, causing the alarm to

If you lose a key, contact your Land Rover dealer; a key reported lost will be deactivated. If the key is later recovered, your Land Rover dealer can have it reactivated.

ALARM SYSTEM

Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated electronic anti-theft alarm 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.

Locks & Alarm

Using the remote handset

H3297

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.

Locking

With the remote handset: Press the lock (padlock symbol) button once. 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

If the doors lock correctly, the direction indicator lights flash three times to confirm that the vehicle is secure and the anti-theft alarm indicator light (in the instrument panel) will start to flash rapidly.

Once armed, the alarm will sound if any door is opened, or if the soft-back is raised or hard-back removed or if (after a checking period of 15 seconds) any movement is detected inside the passenger compartment (see ‘Interior space protection*’, page 16).

With the key:

Insert the key and turn the door lock towards the rear of the vehicle. Turning the key ONCE activates the following:

• all doors locked (not superlocked)

• perimetric alarm activated (protects the

doors, bonnet and taildoor)

NOTE: Interior space protection activated!

Turning the key TWICE within 1 second activates, in addition to the above:

• Superlocking If the doors lock correctly, the direction

indicators flash three times to confirm that the vehicle is secure and the anti-theft alarm indicator light (in the instrument panel) will start to flash rapidly.

NOTE: The engine will automatically be immobilised 3 seconds after the starter switch is turned off, and immediately when the starter key is removed from the switch.

* is not

Locks & Alarm

Superlocking

Provided all the doors are fully closed, the Superlocking feature is activated automatically whenever the vehicle is locked using the remote handset. Superlocking immobilises 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.

For safety, NEVER use Superlocking if

passengers are to remain inside the vehicle - in an emergency they would not be able to escape.

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 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 the driver’s door 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 vehicle will be locked and alarmed as normal. The taildoor glass can be closed from outside the vehicle using the starter key in the taildoor (see ‘Raising and lowering’, page 48).

* will

Anti-theft alarm indicator light

H3298

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.

Unlocking

With the remote 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:

• Press the unlock (Land Rover) button once

to disarm the alarm and unlock the driver’s door only (see ‘Single point entry’, page 15).

• Press the unlock button twice to disarm the

alarm and unlock ALL the doors.

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

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

Locks & Alarm

With the key:

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

If the alarm sounds

If the alarm is triggered, it 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 silence the alarm, press either handset button, or operate the door locks using the key in the driver’s door.

Single point entry

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 to unlock the remaining doors and taildoor.

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

* will be

Interior locking switch

H3334

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 interior locking has been activated, pull the interior door handle once to unlock, and twice to open the door.

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.

NOTE: The door handles will not open the doors if the vehicle has been superlocked (see ‘Superlocking’, page 14)

Locks & Alarm

Interior space protection*

Interior space protection is designed to protect the interior of the vehicle from intrusion (entry by a thief through a smashed window, for example). A sensor inside the vehicle monitors the interior space and activates the alarm if air movement is detected in the passenger compartment.

Using the handset:

Interior space protection is activated automatically whenever the remote handset is used to set the alarm.

Key operation: Using the key to lock the vehicle will NOT activate interior space protection.

Never activate interior space protection

if windows or sunroof are to be left open, or if passengers or animals are to be left inside the vehicle - any movement will activate the alarm.

CHILD-PROOF LOCKS

H3299

On 5-door models, 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.

NEVER leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

Locks & Alarm

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION

Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of the security system and is designed to safeguard the vehicle from theft, should the driver forget to lock the doors. Engine immobilisation prevents the engine from being started unless a valid key is inserted into the starter switch, and occurs automatically whenever any of the following conditions occur.

• Three seconds after the starter switch has

been turned off.

• As soon as the key is removed from the

starter switch.

The engine is re-mobilised by a signal transmitted from a transponder contained within the key head, to the starter switch. This occurs automatically whenever a valid key is inserted into the starter switch and turned to position ‘I’.

DO NOT keep more than one starter key

on the same key ring. If keys are close to each other, the engine will not re-mobilise automatically.

DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH

H3300

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 accident or sudden impact.

When the switch operates, central door locking is inhibited until the system is reset by pressing the rubber top (arrowed in illustration). On petrol models, this will also reset the fuel system (see ‘FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH’, page 78).

Always check for fuel leaks before resetting the switch!

Locks & Alarm

REMOTE HANDSET

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.

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 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.

It is recommended that you fit a Land Rover STC 4080 or a Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery (available from a Land Rover dealer).

Battery replacement

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. 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.

6. Resynchronise the handset.

The handset is now ready for use.

Handset resynchronisation

If the handset fails to lock or unlock the car, this may be because the coded signal transmitted by the handset, and the signal expected by the alarm control unit are no longer synchronised.

To resynchronise the handset, operate either button of the handset at least five times in quick succession (in close proximity to the vehicle).

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1. Carefully prise the handset apart, start

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

Taildoor

OPENING AND CLOSING

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Opening the taildoor

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

1. the taildoor glass drops clear of its

retaining channel.

2. the electronic door latch is released and

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.

Closing

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

Load carrying

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’, page 115).

NOTE: 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 warm water first.

Seats

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

To avoid the risk of loss of control and

personal injury, DO NOT adjust the driver’s seat while the vehicle is in motion.

DO NOT travel with the seat backs

reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt, with the backrest angle set to 25 degrees from the upright (vertical).

Head restraint adjustment

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

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.

Head restraint removal

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

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

DO NOT drive with the head restraints

removed from occupied seats.

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Forward/backward adjustment

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

Backrest adjustment

Rotate the handwheel (2) to adjust.

Lumbar support adjustment (Driver’s seat only)

Rotate the handwheel (3) to increase or decrease support to the lumbar region of the back.

Seats

Rear seat access lever (3-door models)

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Lift the lever upwards to fold the backrest forwards.

The rear seat access lever also acts as a seat belt presenter, improving access to the seat belt (see ‘Seat belt presenter (3-door models)’, page 24).

Ensure the backrest is secure before driving.

Rear seats

For information on folding the rear seats, refer to ‘FOLDING THE REAR SEATS’, page 115.

Heated front seats

For information on the operation of the front seat heaters, refer to ‘HEATED FRONT SEATS*’, page 58.

Seat Belts

SEAT BELT SAFETY

The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are intended for use by adult sized occupants. Each belt should be used by one occupant only.

Observe the following precautions:

• DO make sure ALL passengers are securely

strapped in at all times - even for the shortest journeys.

• ALWAYS adjust seat belts 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.

• 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 wear seat belts over hard, sharp or

fragile items in clothing, such as pens, keys, spectacles etc.

• 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

large items of luggage that are to be carried on the seats - in the event of an accident, unsecured items become flying missiles capable of causing serious injury.

• DO NOT use a seat belt that is twisted or

obstructed in any way that could impede its smooth operation.

• 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 seat back angle set to approximately 25 degrees from the upright (vertical) position.

• DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly

sugary food and drink particles) to enter the seat belt locks - such substances can render the locks inoperative.

• 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.

The airbag supplementary 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.

Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS

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 ‘SEAT BELT SAFETY’, page 22.

Fastening the seat belts

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Inertia reel belts are fitted to all front and rear seating positions.

Pull 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.

NOTE: The centre rear seat belt will not latch into either of the outer seating position buckles.

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 near upright position - DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel with the seat steeply reclined.

NOTE: 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.

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Front seat belt upper anchorage adjustment (5 door models)

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The height of the seat belt upper anchorage can be adjusted for comfort AND safety. Adjust the height of the seat belt anchorage point, by pressing the button (arrowed in illustration) and sliding the anchor up or down. 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.

Ensure the anchorage has ‘clicked’ into one of the locked positions before driving.

Releasing the belt

Press the RED button on the seat belt buckle.

Seat Belts

Seat belt presenter (3-door models)

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The rear seat access lever can be used as a seat belt presenter to improve accessibility of the front 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 28). 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

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 should only be carried out by a Land Rover dealer.

Seat Belts

CARING FOR SEAT BELTS

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

DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing and avoid contaminating the webbing with polish, oil or chemicals (see ‘Seat belts’, page 162).

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.

Always replace a seat belt that shows

signs of webbing damage or has withstood the strain of a severe vehicle impact.

Child Restraints

CHILD SEATS

The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are designed for adults and larger children. For their safety, it is very important that all infants and young children are restrained in a suitable child safety seat appropriate to their age and size. Safety seats approved for use in your vehicle are available from your Land Rover dealer.

Only fit a child seat that has been approved for use in your vehicle, and ensure the manufacturer’s fitting instructions are followed exactly.

Do not attempt to fit a child seat in the central rear position on 3-door vehicles

fitted with only four seats.

Vehicles fitted with a passenger airbag

For optimum safety, children should travel in the rear of the vehicle at all times. However, if a passenger airbag is fitted and it is essential that a child travels in the front, set the seat fully rearward and seat the child in an approved, FORWARD FACING 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!

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 in the event of an airbag deployment.

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.

Airbag SRS

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Airbag SRS

AIRBAG SRS

The airbag supplementary restraint system (SRS) provides additional

protection for either the driver, or the driver and front seat passenger, in the event of a severe frontal impact on the vehicle.

The airbag is a supplementary restraint

system that provides ADDITIONAL protection in a frontal impact only - it does NOT replace the need to wear a seat belt. For maximum safety protection in all crash situations, a seat belt must be worn.

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 vehicle 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 may occur.

The airbag(s) are located in the centre pad of the steering wheel and, where fitted, in the fascia panel above the glovebox (see illustration).

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, or any other objects in contact with, or in close proximity to, an airbag module.

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.

DO NOT attach or position items on or 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 car causing injury to the occupants.

Airbag SRS

Seating positions

In order to provide optimum protection in the event of a severe impact, it is necessary for the airbags to deploy with considerable speed.

An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions and other injuries if the occupant is too close to the airbag at the time of its deployment.

To minimise the risk of accidental Injury

from inflating airbags, seat belts should be correctly worn at all times. In addition, both driver and front seat passenger should adjust their seat to provide the maximum practical distance from the airbags.

HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS

In the event of a collision, the airbag control unit monitors the rate of deceleration or acceleration induced by the collision, to determine whether the airbags should be deployed.

Operation of the airbag SRS is dependent entirely on the rate at which the vehicle’s passenger compartment changes speed as a result of a collision. The circumstances affecting different collisions (vehicle speed, angle of impact, type and size of object hit, for example), vary considerably and will affect the rate of acceleration or deceleration accordingly.

NOTE: The airbag SRS is not designed to operate as a result of rear collisions, minor frontal or side impacts or roll over accidents; nor will it operate as a result of heavy braking or driving over bumps and potholes.

It follows, therefore, that significant superficial damage can occur without the airbags deploying or, conversely, that a relatively small amount of structural damage may cause the airbags to be deployed.

Airbags will only deploy when they are required to supplement the restraining

force of the seat belts.

In the case of a severe frontal collision, both front airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners will be deployed.

Airbag SRS

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Airbag inflation is virtually instantaneous and occurs with considerable force, accompanied by a loud noise. The inflated bag, together with the seat belt restraint system, limit the movement of a front seat occupant, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the head and upper torso.

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.

Airbag SRS warning light

A 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 approximately five seconds.The airbag SRS should always be checked by a dealer if any of the following symptoms occur:

• The warning light fails to illuminate when

the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’.

• The warning light fails to extinguish within

approximately five seconds after the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’.

• The warning light illuminates after the

engine is started, or while the vehicle is being driven.

When an airbag inflates, a fine powder is released. This is not an indication of a malfunction, however, the powder may cause irritation to the skin and should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes and any cuts or abrasions of the skin. After inflation the airbags deflate immediately. This provides a gradual cushioning effect for the occupant and also ensures that the driver’s forward vision is not impaired.

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

Airbag SRS

SERVICE INFORMATION

DO NOT attempt to 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.

After ten years from the original date of registration (or the installation date of a replacement airbag SRS), some components will need to be replaced by a Land Rover dealer (see the ‘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 dealer if:

• an airbag inflates.

• the front of the vehicle is damaged, even if

the airbag has not inflated.

• any part of an airbag module cover (the

steering wheel centre pad or fascia panel) shows signs of cracking or damage.

IMPORTANT

The components that make up the airbag SRS are sensitive to electrical or physical interference, either of which could easily damage the system and cause inadvertent operation or a malfunction of the airbag.

For your safety it is recommended that you 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 any of the SRS components (yellow wiring harness), including the steering wheel, steering column, instrument and fascia panels.

• Installation of electronic equipment

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

• Modification to the front of the vehicle,

including the bumper and chassis.

• Attachment of accessories to the front

of the vehicle.

Disposing of vehicles

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to inform the new owner that the vehicle has an airbag SRS. In addition, make sure the new owner is aware of the airbag module replacement date shown on page 2 of the Service Portfolio book.

If your 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.

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