Land Rover Defender 02my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

							Child Restraints
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Child Restraint sCHILD SAFETY SEATS
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 (see table 
below). Child safety seats approved for use in 
your vehicle are available from Land Rover 
dealers.
Only fit a child safety seat of a type approved for 
the specific seating positions in your vehicle 
(see table), and ensure the seat manufacturer’s 
f it ting  in str u ctio ns a re f ollo w ed  ex ac tly. NOTE:
 Accident statistics show that children 
are safer when properly secured in the rear 
seating positions than in the front. However, if 
a child seat suitable for the size of the child is 
available and it is necessary for the child to 
travel in the front, set the seat fully rearwards 
and only use an approved child seat.
Defender 90 & 110 Station Wagons only
NOTE:  The side facing folding or fixed bench 
seats fitted in the load carrying area of some 
vehicles, are not suitable for fitting child safety 
seats.
Mass Group
As indicated on child safety seat 
packaging.Seating Positions
Front 
PassengerFront 
Centre
*†Rear 
OutboardRear 
Centre
*† 
0  = Up to 10 kg (0-9 months) U X U X
0+  = Up to 13 kg (0-2 years) U X U X
I  = 9 to 18 kg (9 months - 4 years) U X U X
II & III  =15 to 36 kg (4-12 years) U X U X
U = Suitable for  ‘universal ’ categor y restraints approved for this mass group.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
* = If fitted
†  = Not suitable for the majority of child restraints which require a 3-point seatbelt for 
attachment, however, a child restraint may be used in these positions provided that it is 
specifically designed and sold for use with a 2-point seatbelt. 
						

							Door Mirrors
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Doo r M irrorsEXTERIOR MIRRORS
NOTE: Objects viewed in exterior mirrors may 
appear further away than they actually are.
Manually adjustable mirrors
Move the mirror glass to the required position.
Folding the mirror body
The door mirrors are designed to fold forwards 
or rearwards on impact. They can also be folded 
back towards the side windows into a ‘park’ 
position to enable the vehicle to negotiate 
narrower openings.Positioning the mirror for towing
To improve rear visibility when towing, the 
mirrors can be folded outwards (see 
illustration), so that the mirror stem is at 90º to 
the side of the vehicle, increasing the field of 
vision.
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							Instruments
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I ns trume nt sINSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Speedometer
Indicates road speed in miles per hour and/or 
kilometres per hour.
2. Anti-theft alarm indicator light
Indicates the status of the alarm system (see 
‘Anti-theft alarm indicator light’, page 13).
3. Total distance (odometer) and trip recorder
Indicates the total distance or the individual 
journey distance travelled by the vehicle. 
4. Trip recorder reset button
Briefly press and release the button to change 
the digital display between either the total 
distance travelled, or the individual journey 
distance. Press and hold the button to reset the 
trip recorder to zero.
5. Fuel gauge
The pointer indicates the fuel level when the 
starter switch is turned to position ‘II’. 
NOTE: When the fuel remaining drops to a 
minimum of 2 gallons (9 litres), the low fuel 
warning light will illuminate (see ‘WARNING 
LIGHTS’, page 33).6. Temperature gauge
Once the engine coolant has reached its normal 
operating temperature, the pointer should 
remain between the BLUE and RED segments.
If the pointer moves towards the RED segment, 
this indicates that the engine coolant is 
becoming too hot. Should the pointer move 
INTO the RED segment, severe engine damage 
could occur. In this case, stop the vehicle as 
soon as safety permits and allow the engine to 
idle for five minutes in order to cool down - DO 
NOT SWITCH OFF. Seek qualified assistance 
before continuing.
7. Clock
For further information on setting the time on 
the clock, see ‘CLOCK’, page 51.
8. Warning lights
For further information on the functionality of 
the warning lights, see ‘WARNING LIGHTS’, 
page 33.
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090 50
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1100 2080100
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180160 140
km/h120
ABSTC
km/h
mph
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							Warning Lights
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Wa rning Light sWARNING LIGHTS
The location and specification of the warning 
lights may vary according to model and market 
requirements. 
WARNING
DO NOT drive if a RED warning light remains 
on once the engine is running or illuminates 
whilst driving.
Check engine - AMBER
*
The light illuminates as a bulb and 
system check when the starter 
switch is turned on, and 
extinguishes as soon as the engine is started. 
Illumination at any other time indicates an 
engine fault - if the light illuminates while 
driving, avoid high speeds and seek qualified 
assistance urgently.
Glow plug - AMBER 
Illuminates when the starter switch 
is turned to position ‘II’. Wait for 
the light to extinguish before 
starting the engine.Low oil pressure - RED 
The light illuminates as a bulb 
check when the starter switch is
turned to position ‘II’ and 
extinguishes when the engine is started. If the 
light remains on, flashes on and off, or 
illuminates whilst driving, stop the vehicle as 
soon as safety permits and SWITCH OFF
THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. Seek qualified 
assistance before driving. Always check the oil 
level when this light illuminates.
Direction indicators - GREEN 
The left or right warning light 
flashes in time with the 
corresponding left or right 
direction indicator lights whenever they are 
operated. If the warning light fails to flash, or 
flashes very rapidly, this may indicate a bulb 
failure in one of the direction indicator lights. 
If the hazard switch is pressed, both warning 
lights will flash in conjunction with the direction 
indicator lights.
Battery charging - RED
The light illuminates as a bulb 
check when the starter switch
is turned to position ‘II’ and 
extinguishes once the engine is running. If it 
remains on, or illuminates whilst driving, a fault 
is indicated. Seek qualified assistance urgently.
km/h120
ABSTC
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							Warning Lights
34 Headlight main beam - BLUE
Illuminates when the headlights 
are switched to main beam.
Low fuel - AMBER
Illuminates when the fuel 
remaining in the tank drops to a 
minimum of 2 gallons (9 litres). If 
the light illuminates, refuel at the first 
opportunity.
Handbrake, brake fluid - RED
The light illuminates for about 3 
seconds as a bulb check when the    
starter switch is turned on. It also 
illuminates when the handbrake is applied with 
the starter switch in position ‘II’. The light 
should extinguish when the handbrake is fully 
released or shortly after the electrical circuits 
are switched on. If the light illuminates whilst 
driving, a fault with the braking system is 
indicated. Stop the vehicle as soon as safety 
permits and seek qualified assistance before 
continuing.
Anti-lock braking system - AMBER
*
Illuminates for approximately 1 
second as a bulb and system check 
when the starter switch is turned to 
position ‘II’, and briefly extinguishes before 
coming on again. If the light does not 
extinguish and then come on again, then a fault 
occurred with the ABS system and you should 
consult a qualified dealer at the earliest 
opportunity. The warning light will remain on 
until the vehicle is driven above approximately 
5 mph (7 km/h).
If the light remains on or subsequently 
illuminates while driving, a fault has been 
detected by the self monitoring system. This 
means that full ABS control may not be 
available and you should consult your dealer at 
the earliest opportunity.Traction Control - AMBER
*
Illuminates as a bulb check when 
the starter switch is turned to 
position ‘II’ and extinguishes after 
approximately 3 seconds. The light illuminates 
for a minimum of 2 seconds, whenever traction 
control is operating.
If the warning light flashes (for at least 10 
seconds) traction control has been operating 
for too long and has temporarily shut down to 
allow the system to cool - this will only occur in 
extreme conditions.
If the light illuminates continuously, a fault with 
the system is indicated; seek qualified 
assistance.
Rear fog guard lights - AMBER
Illuminates whenever the rear fog 
guard lights are on.
NOTE: In clear conditions, rear fog guard lights 
can dazzle other road users. Use ONLY when 
visibility is severely restricted.
Engine immobilisation - RED
Flashes during any attempt to start 
the engine when the engine is 
immobilised.
Heated rear screen - AMBER
Illuminates when the rear screen 
heater is operating.
Differential lock - RED
Illuminates whenever the 
differential is locked. If the light 
remains on after the differential 
lock is disengaged, transmission ‘wind-up’ may 
be present. Reversing for a short distance and 
then going forward will usually ‘unwind’ the 
transmission. If the light remains on, contact 
your dealer as soon as possible. 
						

							Warning Lights
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Hazard warning lights - RED
Illuminates in conjunction with the 
direction indicator warning lights, 
when the hazard warning lights are 
operated.
Trailer direction indicators - GREEN
The light illuminates briefly as a 
bulb check when the starter switch 
is turned to position ‘II’. If a trailer 
is attached, the light illuminates in conjunction 
with the vehicle direction indicator lights to 
show that all trailer indicator lights are 
functioning correctly. In the event of a bulb 
failure on the trailer, the warning light flashes 
once and then remains off.
Sidelights - GREEN
Illuminates whenever the sidelights 
are on.
Transmission oil temperature - RED
*
Illuminates as a bulb check when 
the starter switch is turned to 
position ‘II’ and extinguishes after 
3 seconds approx. If the light illuminates while 
driving, the gearbox oil temperature is too high 
(most likely to occur in very hot weather during 
continuous high speed driving, or whilst towing 
heavy loads on steep inclines or if the 
handbrake has been applied while driving).
If the light illuminates, reduce speed. If the light 
remains on, stop the vehicle and allow the 
gearbox to cool. Do not drive until the light has 
extinguished. (Depending on the ambient 
temperature and the carrying loads imposed on 
the vehicle, it may take several minutes before 
the light extinguishes and it is safe to drive).Fuel filter - AMBER
*
Illuminates as a bulb check when 
the starter switch is turned to
position ‘II’ and extinguishes after 
3 seconds approximately. If the light 
illuminates while driving, this indicates the 
presence of excessive amounts of water in the 
fuel. You may continue driving but should seek 
qualified assistance at the earliest convenient 
time. 
						

							Lights & Indicators
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Lights &  IndicatorsDIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, 
and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the 
appropriate GREEN warning light on the 
instrument panel will flash in time with the 
direction indicators). 
Hold the lever part-way up or down against 
spring pressure to indicate a lane change.
LIGHTS
Side, tail and instrument panel lights
Push the lighting switch to position 1.
Headlights
Push the lighting switch to position 2.
Headlight main and dipped beams
With the headlights switched on, push the lever 
away from the steering wheel to change 
headlight beams (BLUE warning light glows 
when the headlights are on main beam).
To flash the headlights, pull the lever part way 
towards the steering wheel and release.
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							Lights & Indicators
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Headlight levelling*
The angle of the headlight beams is affected by 
the distribution of weight inside the vehicle. The 
headlights should be adjusted so that the point 
at which the beams meet the road surface 
ahead of the vehicle provides adequate 
illumination without dazzling other road users.
The four-position switch should be used to 
adjust the headlight beams in relation to the 
vehicle loadings identified opposite.Vehicles fitted with front seats only
Positions ‘1’ and ‘2’ should only be used when 
required, according to the distribution and 
weight of the load being carried.
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PositionLoading Condition
0Driver, or driver and front 
passenger only
(loadspace empty).
1All seats occupied
(loadspace empty)
2All seats occupied with 
loadspace loaded to max. 
permissible rear axle weight.
3Driver only with loadspace 
loaded to max. permissible
rear axle weight. 
						

							Lights & Indicators
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FOG LIGHTS
Rear fog guard lights
Press to operate, press a second 
time to switch off (the indicator 
light in the switch illuminates when 
the fog guard lights are switched on). The rear 
fog guard lights illuminate ONLY when the 
headlights are also switched on, and the starter 
switch is turned to position ‘II’. Switching off 
the headlights, or turning the starter switch to 
position ‘0’, will automatically extinguish the 
rear fog guard lights too (the fog guard lights 
will not illuminate again unless selected 
manually).
ALWAYS remember to switch the fog guard 
lights off as soon as visibility permits; in clear 
conditions fog guard lights can dazzle other 
road users!
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press to operate; all the direction 
indicator lights (including those 
fitted to a trailer) will flash 
together. Use ONLY in an emergency to warn 
other road users when your stationary vehicle 
is causing an obstruction, or is in a hazardous 
situation. Remember to switch off before 
moving away.
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							Wipers & Washers
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Wipers & WashersOPERATING
The wipers and washers will only operate when 
the starter switch is turned to position ‘I’ or ‘II’.
NOTE: If the wiper blades have stuck to the 
glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily 
prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this 
is the case, switch the wipers off, free them 
from the obstruction and then switch on again.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Intermittent wipe
Pull lever down.
Normal speed wipe
Push lever up to first position.
Fast speed wipe
Push lever up to second position.
Single wipe
Push the lever up against spring pressure and 
release immediately.
NOTE: With the lever held up, the wipers will 
continue operating at slow speed until it is 
released.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•DO NOT operate the wipers on a dry 
screen.
•In freezing or very hot conditions, 
ensure that the blades are not frozen or 
stuck to the glass.
•In winter, remove any snow or ice from 
around the arms and blades, including 
the wiped area of the windscreen and 
the heater air intakes.
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