Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover

							Locks & alarm
18 Always fit a Land Rover STC4080 or a
Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery
(available from a Land Rover dealer).
Replacing the battery
Adopt the following replacement procedure:
1) Unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm
system.
2) Turn the starter switch to position II, then
turn to position 0 and remove the key.
3) Carefully prise the handset apart, start from
the keyring end 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.
4) Slide the battery out of its clip, taking care
to avoid touching the circuit board or the
contact surfaces of the clip.
5) Press and hold one of the buttons for at
least five seconds (this will drain any residual
power from the handset).6) Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct
polarity is maintained (positive (+) 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.
7) Reassemble the two halves of the handset,
then operate the PADLOCK symbol button at
least four times within range of the vehicle to
resynchronise the handset.
The handset is now ready for use.
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. 
						

							Locks & alarm
19
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Battery disconnection
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery backed-up sounder, which operates as an anti-theft
siren if the vehicle battery is disconnected.
Before disconnecting the vehicle battery, it is ESSENTIAL to refer toBattery removal and
replacementin Section 4, in order to prevent the alarm from sounding.
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.
ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES
Alarm goes off unexpectedly. (a) Ensure all windows and sunroof are closed.
(b) Disable interior space protection.
Alarm goes off when door opened. Disarm the alarm with the handset before
unlocking. If the handset has failed, enter the
emergency key access code (refer toEngine
immobilisation override).
Starter will not operate. Ensure handset is on same ring as starter key. If
it still will not operate, consult a Land Rover
dealer.
Direction indicator lights dont flash
when alarm is armed.A door or bonnet is partially open. 
						

							Seats
20 FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
To avoid the risk of loss of control and
personal injury, never adjust the drivers
seat or seatback while the vehicle is in
motion.
DO NOT allow occupants to travel with the
seat backs reclined steeply rearwards.
Optimum benefit is achieved from the seat
belt, with the seat back angle set to 25
degrees from the vertical (upright) position.
Forward/backward movement
Lift the bar at the front of the seat base to
slide the seat forward or back. Ensure the seat
is locked in position before driving.
Backrest movement
Lift the lever and lean backwards or forwards
to achieve the desired angle, then lower the
lever to lock. 
						

							Seats
21 Rear seats
Your Defender is fitted with inward facing rear
seats, which can be folded away when not in
use.
To erect the seats, release the strap securing
the seatbase, pull out the seat stand and fold
down the seatbase, ensuring that the seat
stand locates where the vehicle floor meets
the wheel arch (see illustration).
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the seats or seat stands
while the vehicle is in motion.
When the seat is erected, the seat stand
should be visually checked and physically
tested, to ensure that the seatbase is secure
before driving.
DO NOT allow the rear seats to be used
unless the seat stand is in the correct
position.
Ensure that rear seat passengers wear seat
belts at all times.
DO NOT carry passengers in the rear of the
vehicle unless rear seats are fitted. 
						

							Seat belts
22 SEAT BELT SAFETY
Seat belts are life saving equipment.
In a collision, unrestrained passengers can be
thrown around inside the vehicle, or possibly
thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in injury to
themselves and to other occupants. DO NOT
take chances with safety!
·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, and to ensure that
the diagonal belt passes across the
shoulder without slipping off or pressing
on the neck.
·ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the
hips as possible (never across the
abdomen).
·DO NOT slacken the webbing by pulling
the belt away from the body - to be fully
effective, the seat belt must be in full
contact with the body at all times.
·DO have seat belts checked if the vehicle
has been involved in an accident.
·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 25 degrees from the upright
(vertical) position.
·DO use the seat belts to secure large items
of luggage that are to be carried on the
seats - in the event of an accident,
insecure items become flying missiles
capable of causing serious injury.
·DO NOT fit more than one person into a
belt, or fit a seat belt that is twisted or
obstructed in any way that could impede
its smooth operation.
·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.
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
an accident. 
						

							Seat belts
23
WARNING
At all times, occupants should wear a seat
belt for their protection in the event of a
collision or sudden stop. In some
circumstances, perhaps due to the vehicle
being on a slope, the automatic locking
mechanism may engage, preventing the
initial extension of the belt. This is not a
fault - ease the belt free and use it.
Fastening the inertia reel belts
Draw the belt over the shoulder and across
the chest, and insert the metal tongue plate
into the lock nearest the wearer - 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) and can only be worn safely with
the webbing crossing the shoulder MIDWAY
BETWEEN THE NECK AND THE EDGE OF THE
SHOULDER and with the seats in a normal
UPRIGHT position - DO NOT allow the front
passenger to travel with the seat steeply
reclined.
Lap belts
To adjust, pull the slider along the belt and
feed the webbing through the buckle until the
belt is comfortably tight. When not in use, the
lap belts should be stowed behind the seat
back. 
						

							Seat belts
24 Infant and child restraints
All infant and child restraint systems are
designed to be secured in forward facing
vehicle seats by means of a lap belt or the lap
portion of a lap/shoulder belt.
When installing and using any infant or child
restraint system, always follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer
concerning installation and use. Failure to
properly secure the child restraint system in
the vehicle can endanger the child in a
collision or sudden stop and cause injury to
other passengers.
Never leave a child unattended in your
vehicle.
WARNING
Infants and children too small for seat belts
should be restrained in a child safety seat or
restraint system, appropriate to their age
and/or size, and which is approved for use
in your vehicle. Always ensure that the
manufacturers fitting instructions are
followed exactly.
·Do not fit child safety seats or restraint
systems to the inward facing rear seats.
·DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be
carried on the lap. The force of a crash
can increase the effective body weight
by as much as 30 times, making it
impossible to hold on to the child.
·DO NOT use a child seat that hooks
over a seatback, it is not secure. 
						

							Seat belts
25 Caring for seat belts
Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs of
wear, paying particular attention to the fixing
points and adjusters. Always replace a seat
belt that has withstood the strain of an impact
or shows signs of fraying.
DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing. Clean the
webbing using warm water and non-detergent
soap only - allow to dry naturally and DO NOT
retract the belt until completely dry.Testing inertia reel belts
From time to time carry out the following
tests:
1.With the seat belt fastened, give the
webbing near the buckle a quick upward
pull. The buckle must 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 safety mechanism must lock
automatically and prevent any further
unreeling. 
						

							Instruments
26
Left hand steering illustrated
1. Speedometer
Indicates road speed in miles and/or
kilometres per hour.
2. Total distance and trip recorder
Indicates the total distance or the individual
journey distance travelled by the vehicle -
press and release the reset button (3) to
change between the two.
3. Total distance and trip recorder
mode/reset button
Press and release the mode button to change
the digital display between either the total
distance the vehicle has travelled, or the
individual journey distance. Press and hold
the button to reset the trip odometer to zero.
4. Fuel gauge
The pointer indicates the fuel level when the
starter switch is turned to position II.5. Temperature gauge
Once the engine coolant has reached its
normal operating temperature, the pointer
should remain between theC(cold) and
H(hot)segments. If the pointer enters the H
segment, stop the vehicle as soon as safety
permits and seek qualified assistance before
continuing.
6. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in revolutions per
minute (rev/min). In normal driving
conditions, the engine speed should NEVER
exceed 5500 rev/min.
7. Anti-theft alarm indicator light
Indicates the status of the alarm system (see
Locks & alarm).
8. Warning light pack
For a full explanation of the function of the
warning lights, seeWarning lights. 
						

							Warning lights
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The warning lights are colour coded as
follows:
REDlights are warnings.
WARNING
DO NOT drive if a RED warning light remains
on once the engine is running or illuminates
whilst driving.
GREEN & BLUElights indicate that a unit is
operating.
AMBERlights show that a unit is operating
and should be switched off (or rectified) as
soon as conditions allow.
Low engine oil pressure- RED
Illuminates as a bulb check when
the starter switch is turned to
position II and extinguishes when the engine
is running. If it remains on, or illuminates
whilst driving, STOP THE VEHICLE as soon as
safety permits and seek qualified assistance
before continuing. Always check oil levels
when this light illuminates.
NOTE:At very low ambient temperatures, the
light may take several seconds to extinguish.
Battery charging- RED
Illuminates as a bulb check when
the starter switch is turned to
position II and extinguishes when the engine
is running. If it remains on, or illuminates
whilst driving, a fault is indicated. Seek
qualified assistance urgently.
Brake system check- RED
Illuminates as a bulb check when
the starter switch is turned to
position II and extinguishes when the engine
is running and the handbrake is released. If it
remains on, or 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.
WARNING
DO NOT drive the vehicle while the brake
warning light is illuminated.