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 the
differential lock is engaged.
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.
Heated rear screen- AMBER
Illuminates when the rear screen
heater is operating.
Trailer direction indicators-
GREEN
Flashes 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.
NOTE:When a trailer is not fitted, the
warning light will only flash once.
Sidelights- GREEN
Illuminates whenever the
sidelights are on.
Rear fog guard lights- AMBER
Illuminates whenever the rear fog
guard lights are on.
REMEMBER:In clear conditions, rear fog
guard lights can dazzle other road users. Use
ONLY when visibility is severely restricted.
Handbrake- RED (if fitted)
In some markets, the light
illuminates when the starter
switch is turned to position II and the
handbrake is applied. The light should
extinguish when the handbrake is fully
released.If the light remains on or illuminates
while driving, seek qualified assistance before
continuing. 
						

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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 inclines, or if the handbrake has been
applied when driving).
If the light illuminates, reduce speed. If the
light remains on, stop the vehicle and do not
drive until it has extinguished. 
						

							Lights & indicators
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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 headlights switched on, push the
lever away from the steering wheel to activate
high beam (BLUE warning light illuminates).
To flash the headlights, pull the lever part-way
towards the steering wheel and then release.
Horn
Press end of the lever to operate the horn. 
						

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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).
Position 1:All seats occupied (loadspace
empty).
Position 2:All seats occupied by adults and
loadspace loaded to maximum rear axle
weight.
Position 3:Driver only with the loadspace
loaded to maximum rear axle weight.
NOTE:The maximum rear axle weight can be
found in the General data section.
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. 
						

							Wipers & washers
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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 will
continue operating at slow speed until it is
released.
·Intermittent wipe
Pull lever down.
·Normal speed wipe
Push lever up to first position.
·Fast speed wipe
Push lever up to second position.
·Windscreen washer
Press to operate (the wipers will also
operate). 
						

							Wipers & washers
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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
windscreen and the heater air
intakes.
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. 
						

							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 the heating
elements, and DO NOT scrape or use
abrasive materials to clean the inside of the
rear window.Hazard warning lights
Press the lower portion of the
switch to operate (switch
indicator illuminates); all the
direction indicator lights (including those
fitted to a trailer) will flash in conjunction with
each other.
Use ONLY in an emergency to warn other
road users when your stationary vehicle is
causing an obstruction, or is in a hazardous
situation. Switch off by pressing the upper
portion before moving away.
Rear fog guard lights(if fitted)
Press to switch on and off, the
warning light in the instrument
panel illuminates when the fog
lights are on. The rear fog guard lights operate
only when the starter switch is at position II
and when the headlights are switched on.
NOTE:The rear fog guard lights extinguish
automatically when the ignition or the
headlights are switched off and will need to be
reselected manually.
WARNING
The rear fog guard lights can only legally be
used when visibility is severely restricted -
other road users could be dazzled in clear
conditions. 
						

							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 sunroof by tilting upwards and
lifting rearwards to disengage the locating
lugs.
WARNING
DO NOT store the sunroof loose in the
vehicle.
DO NOT allow passengers to extend any part
of their bodies through the sunroof while the
vehicle is moving.
DO NOT remove the sunroof whilst the
vehicle is moving.
Refit the sunroof by following the same
procedure in reverse. 
						

							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.