Land Rover Defender 00my Owners Handbook Rover 1

Sunroof
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SUNROOF(if fitted)
The sunroof can be opened to varying degrees
or, if required, can be removed completely.
To OPEN the roof:
Turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise to give the
desired opening.
To CLOSE the roof:
Turn the hand wheel clockwise until resistance
is felt.
To REMOVE the roof:
Open the sunroof fully and push the catch (1)
rearwards to disengage the hand wheel
mechanism.
Remove the sunroof by tilting upwards and
lifting rearwards to disengage the locating
lugs.
WARNING
DO NOT store the...

Heating & ventilation
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Fresh air vents
To open the two vents in the windscreen
frame, push the lever to the right and then
downwards to the desired position and
release.
The temperature of air supplied to the fresh air
vents is not controlled by the heater.
NOTE:For vehicles fitted with an air conditioning system, the location and operation of air vents is
described on a later page (see Air conditioning). 

Heating & ventilation
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HEATER CONTROLS
NOTE:For vehicles fitted with an air
conditioning system, the heater controls are
described on a later page (see Air
conditioning).
1. Temperature control
Move the lever downwards (towards the
RED segment) to increase air temperature,
or upwards (towards the BLUE segment)
to reduce air temperature.
2. Air distribution control
·Lever fully up - windscreen vents only.
·Lever midway - foot level and windscreen
vents.
·Lever fully down - foot level vents (also...

Heating & ventilation
41 USING YOUR HEATER
Ensure the front grille and the air intake grille
on the front wing are kept clear of
obstructions (especially snow and ice).
The following examples of basic heater
settings are intended as a general guide; the
air distribution, temperature and blower
controls can then be further adjusted to suit
your comfort requirements.
Always remember that full heating is not
available until the engine has reached its
normal operating temperature.
Maximum heating...

Air conditioning
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CONTROLS
1. On/off blower control
Rotate clockwise to the first position to turn
on the air conditioning. Rotate further
(positions II and III) to increase the flow of
conditioned air from the four vents in the
lower fascia.
NOTE:The air conditioning will only operate
with the engine running.
2. Temperature control
Rotate clockwise (positions I to III) to obtain
progressively cooler air.
Air vents
The four air conditioning vents located in the
lower fascia can be adjusted to suit...

Air conditioning
43 The following examples of air conditioning
settings are included for your guidance:
NOTE:If air conditioning is to be used,
ensure that the fresh air vents are closed and
that the heater unit controls are set to;
Temperature control - fully up.
Fan speed control - position 0.
Distribution control - fully up.
Normal cooling
Temperature control - set to positions I or II.
Blower control - set to desired speed.
Maximum cooling
Temperature control - set to position III.
Blower control -...

Interior equipment
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
With the switch midway between the ON and
OFF positions, the light will illuminate
automatically whenever a door is opened and
remain illuminated for approximately 15
seconds after ALL the doors are closed, or
until the starter switch is turned on.
When alighting from the vehicle, the interior
lights will fade and then extinguish as soon as
the last door is closed.
NOTE:Any subsequent opening and shutting
of doors prior to the starter switch being
turned on again,...

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SECTION 3
Driving & operating
Section Contents Page
Starter switch & steering lock 47....................
Starting & driving 48......................................
Fuel 55............................................................
Gearbox & transmission 59............................
Brakes 64.......................................................
Traction control 68.........................................
Towing & load carrying 69.............................
Emergency starting...

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Starter switch & steering lock
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To unlock the steering column
Insert the ignition key FULLY and turn the
starter switch to position I, while turning the
steering wheel slightly to disengage the lock.
To lock the steering column
Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
withdraw the key from the starter switch. Turn
the steering wheel towards the straight ahead
position until the lock engages.
WARNING
DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter
switch to position 0 while the vehicle is in
motion. Once the...