Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover

							Heating & ventilation
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Left hand steering illustrated
HEATER CONTROLS
1. Fan speed control
With the control at 0, the fan is switched
off and no air will enter the vehicle
through the heater vents. With the control
moved downwards to the first position,
the volume of air entering the passenger
compartment is solely dependent upon the
ram effect of the vehicle moving through
the air. The subsequent positions operate
the fan at speeds 1 and 2 respectively.
2. Temperature control
Move the lever downwards (towards the
RED segment) to increase air temperature,
or upwards (towards the BLUE segment)
to reduce air temperature.3. Air distribution control
·Lever fully up - windscreen vents only.
·Lever midway - foot level and windscreen
vents.
·Lever fully down - foot level vents (also
provides some air to the windscreen). 
						

							Heating & ventilation
39 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
·Temperature control - fully down.
·Distribution control - midway.
·Fan speed control - fully down.
·Fresh air vents - fully closed.Demisting and defrosting
·Temperature control - fully down.
·Distribution control - fully up.
·Fan speed control - fully down.
·Fresh air vents - fully open for demisting
(closed for defrosting).
·Opening a window may improve
ventilation.
Maximum ventilation
·Temperature control - fully up.
·Distribution control - fully down.
·Fan speed control - fully down.
·Fresh air vents - fully open. 
						

							Air conditioning
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CONTROLS
1. On/off blower control
Turn clockwise to the first position to turn on
the air conditioning. Rotate further to increase
the flow of conditioned air from the four vents
in the lower fascia.
NOTE:The air conditioning will not operate
without the engine running.
2. Temperature control
Rotate clockwise to obtain progressively
cooler air.
USING THE AIR CONDITIONING(if fitted)
If your vehicle has been fitted with an air
conditioning system, you may find the
following guidelines useful.
Air conditioning provides additional cooling to
the vehicle interior and also reduces the
moisture content of the air.
The air conditioning system will only operate
with the engine running. It is also important to
keep the windows closed during operation.Operation of the air conditioning system,
places an additional load on the engine which,
in very hot conditions and if the engine is
required to work unusually hard, could result
in high engine temperatures. If the
temperature gauge pointer reaches the RED
zone, turn the air conditioning off until engine
temperature returns to normal.
Points to remember:
·If the temperature inside the vehicle is
higher than that outside when you start
the engine, it will take time for the air
conditioning to become fully effective. It is
best to ventilate the vehicle by opening the
windows and operating the fan on the
heater unit for a brief period before
switching on the air conditioning.
Remember to close the windows
whenever the air conditioning is operating.
·Operating the air conditioning takes power
from the engine and consequently
increases fuel consumption.
·All air conditioning systems need to be
operated for a short while every week
(even in winter) to maintain them in peak
condition.
·The air conditioning system will also
dehumidify air. The surplus water
produced by this process is expelled from
the system via drain tubes beneath the
vehicle. This may result in a small pool of
water forming on the road when the
vehicle is stationary and is not a cause for
concern. 
						

							Interior equipment
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INTERIOR LIGHT
With the switch midway between the ON and
OFF positions, the light will illuminate
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 or shutting
of doors prior to the starter switch being
turned on again, will cause the 15 second
delay feature to operate.
NOTE:If a door remains open for eight
minutes, a time-out function will extinguish
the lights to avoid discharging the battery.
CIGAR LIGHTER
With the starter switch turned to position II,
press the lighter in to heat up. When it has
reached the correct temperature it will partially
eject and can then be withdrawn for use.
·ONLY hold the cigar lighter by the handle.
·DO NOT use the ashtray for disposing of
waste paper or other combustible
materials.
·DO NOT plug accessories into the cigar
lighter socket unless they are approved for
use in your vehicle by Land Rover.
ASHTRAY
Lift the lid of the ashtray to open. To remove,
carefully prise the ashtray out of the fascia
panel. 
						

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CUBBY BOX
Turn the key clockwise to unlock the cubby
box, then squeeze the catch to open. Turn the
key anti-clockwise to lock the box.
It is recommended that the cubby box is
locked whenever the vehicle is left unattended.
NOTE:The two recesses to the side of the
gear selector are for cups or drink cans.IN-CAR TELEPHONES
Your vehicle utilises a number of electronic
systems designed to provide you with
maximum comfort, safety and economy.
These systems may be affected by the use of
mobile communication equipment inside the
vehicle. However, the use of an external aerial
will greatly reduce the likelihood of this
occurence.
For your safety, always note the following
precautions before fitting or using an in-car
telephone, or any electrical equipment:
·ONLY use an installation kit incorporating
an aerial external to the vehicle.
·Ensure that the installation is carried out
by a competent installer.
WARNING
Never operate a mobile phone fitted with its
own aerial inside the vehicle - the
electromagnetic field radiated by the phone
may interfere with the vehicles electrical
systems.
Using any hand-held appliance while driving
can be dangerous. Always stop the vehicle
before making a call and ensure the
telephone is switched off while you are
driving. 
						

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SECTION 3
Driving & operating
Section Contents Page
Starter switch & steering lock 45....................
Starting & driving 46......................................
Catalytic converter 51.....................................
Fuel 53............................................................
Gearbox & transmission 55............................
Brakes 62.......................................................
Towing & load carrying 64.............................
Emergency starting 67....................................
Vehicle recovery 69........................................
Ancillary equipment 71................................... 
						

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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.STARTER SWITCH
The starter switch is located to the left of the
steering column, and uses the following
sequence of key positions to operate the
steering lock, electrical circuits and starter
motor.
Position 0
Steering locked (if key is removed).
Ignition key locked in position unless the
gearshift is in P.
Most lighting circuits are operational,
including: sidelights, headlights and hazard
warning lights.
Position I
Steering unlocked.
Radio/cassette/CD player can be operated.
Position II
All instruments, warning lights and electrical
circuits are operational.
Position III
Starter motor operates.
Release the key immediately the engine starts
(the key will automatically return to position
II).
Note that operation of position I electrical
functions will be interrupted during engine
cranking.
NOTE:The engine will not start unless P or
N is selected in the main gearbox. 
						

							Starting & driving
46 STARTING
WARNING
Catalytic converters are easily damaged
through improper use, particularly if the
wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire
occurs.
Before starting the engine and driving,
ENSURE you are familiar with the precautions
shown underCatalytic converter, later in this
section.
In particular, you should be aware that
continued use of the starter, will result in
unburnt fuel damaging the catalytic converter.
1.Check that the handbrake is applied and
that the main gearshift is in P or N.
2.Check that the transfer lever is in either the
H or L position.
3.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment.
4.Insert the starter key and turn the switch
to position II and then on to position III
to operate the starter motor. DO NOT
press the accelerator pedal during starting
and RELEASE THE KEY as soon as the
engine is running.
In temperate climates, DO NOT operate the
starter for longer than 10 seconds. If the
engine fails to start, switch off and wait 10
seconds before re-using the starter. Please
note that prolonged use of the starter will not
only discharge the battery, but may also
damage the starter motor.
NOTE:If the engine fails to start, the starter
key must be returned to position I before
another attempt is made.In temperate climates, the battery charging
and oil pressure warning lights should
extinguish as soon as the engine is running.
Cold climates
In very cold climates, the battery charging and
oil pressure warning lights may take several
seconds to extinguish. Similarly, engine
cranking times will also increase; at -30°C
(-22°F) the starter motor may need to be
operated continuously for as long as 30
seconds before the engine will start. For this
reason, ensure that all non-essential electrical
equipment is switched off.
Additionally, in very cold climates, use of a
cylinder block heater will improve the engines
starting characteristics. Your Land Rover
dealer can advise you about the supply and
use of a cylinder block heater.
Moving off
Apply both the handbrake and the foot brake
while selecting the required drive position and
keep both brakes applied until you are ready
to move off.
Warming up
In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable
to start driving straight away, remembering
that harsh acceleration or labouring the engine
before the normal operating temperature has
been reached can damage the engine. 
						

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WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous
substances which can cause
unconsciousness and may even be fatal.
·DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
·DO NOT start or leave the engine running
in an enclosed unventilated area, or
drive with the rear door open.
·DO NOT modify the exhaust system from
the original design.
·DO repair exhaust system or body leaks
immediately.
·If you think exhaust fumes are entering
the vehicle, have the cause determined
and corrected immediately.
Parking
After bringing the vehicle to a stop, ALWAYS
apply the handbrake and select P in the main
gearbox and either High or Low in the transfer
gearbox, before releasing the foot brake and
switching off the engine.
Switching off
Return the starter switch to position I and
then to position 0 to remove the key.