Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover

Warning lights
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Direction indicators- GREEN
Flashes in conjunction with the
direction indicators. If the light
does not illuminate, this may indicate a bulb
failure in the warning light pack or in one of
the direction indicator lights.
Headlight main beam- BLUE
Illuminates whenever the main
beam headlights are on.
Hazard warning lights- RED
Illuminates in conjunction with
the direction indicator warning
lights, when the hazard warning lights are
operated.
Differential lock- AMBER
Illuminates whenever...

Warning lights
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Seat belt warning- RED
(if fitted)
In some markets, if the drivers
seat is occupied, the light illuminates when
the starter switch is turned to position II. The
light extinguishes as soon as the drivers seat
belt is fastened. ALWAYS fasten your seat belt
BEFORE driving!
Transmission oil temperature-
RED (if fitted)
Illuminates when gearbox oil
temperature is too high (most likely to occur
in very hot weather, during continuous high
speed driving, when towing heavy loads on
steep...

Lights & indicators
30
Direction indicators
Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn,
and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the 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.
Main light switch
Lever position;
·Static - all lights off
·First position - parking, tail and instrument
panel lights on
·Second position - headlights on
Headlight high beam and flash
With the...

Lights & indicators
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Right hand steering illustratedHeadlight levelling(if fitted)
The height of the headlight beams is affected
by the distribution of weight inside the vehicle.
Always ensure your headlights are adjusted so
that the point at which they meet the road
surface ahead of the vehicle provides
adequate illumination, without dazzling other
road users.
The following load conditions should be used
as a guide.
Position 0:Driver only, or driver and all
front seats occupied (loadspace empty)....

Wipers & washers
32
WARNING
To prevent possible overload damage to the
linkage or the wiper motors in either
freezing or extremely hot conditions, care
must be taken to ensure that the wiper
blades are not adhering to the glass before
operating the wipers.NOTE:Ensure an approved screen washer
solvent is used in the windscreen washer
reservoir, to prevent freezing.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
·Single wipe
Push the lever up against spring pressure
and release immediately.
NOTE:With the lever held up, the wipers...

Wipers & washers
33
Rear window wash/wipe
The rear window wash/wipe only operates
with the starter switch turned to position II.
·Press and hold to operate the washer.
·Rotate clockwise and hold to operate the
wiper for the required duration.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...

Switches
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Right hand steering illustrated
Heated rear window(if fitted)
Press the lower portion of the
switch to operate; press the
upper portion to switch off. The
warning light in the instrument panel
illuminates while the heating elements are
switched on and extinguishes when they are
turned off.
NOTE:If the electrical system is being
overloaded a cut-out switch will deactivate the
rear window heater until such time that the
alternator can maintain sufficient charge.
WARNING
DO NOT stick labels over...

Windows
35 WINDOWS
Front windows:
Raise or lower the window by rotating the
handle mounted on the door.
Sliding rear windows:
To open, press the catch tongues together,
slide the window to the desired position and
release the catch, ensuring that it locates
securely in the sockets, locking the window in
position. 

Sunroof
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SUNROOF(if fitted)
The sunroof can be opened or, if required, can
be removed completely.
To OPEN the roof:
Turn the hand wheel counter-clockwise to give
the desired opening.
NOTE:A partially open sunroof may vibrate
due to aerodynamic pressures. Adjust the
sunroof aperture to reduce vibration.
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...

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.