Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

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DEFENDER 90·110·130 
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CONTENTS 
SECTION 1 Introduction ... .. .. . ... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. . . .. .. . . .. . . .. . 1 
SECTION 2 Controls & instruments  ..... .. .. . . .. ...... .. .. .... .. .. ...... ... 7 
, SECTION 3 Driving & operating  ...................  .......................... 49 
SECTION 4 Owner maintenance ... ..............................  ............ 81 
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SECTION6 
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SECTIONS 
Workshop...

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In this section of the handbook you will find 
descriptions of the controls and instruments 
on your vehicle. 
For your own safety, it is most important to 
read this section fully and to gain a thorough 
understanding of all the controls before 
driving. 
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SECTION2 
Controls & instruments 
Section Contents Page 
Controls ....................................................... 9 
Locks & alarm .. .. .... .. .. ... .. .. .... .. . .. .. .... .. .. .. .. . 11 
Seats...

Controls 
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13 19 20 21 2223 00028 
Right hand steering 
1. Ventilator control 
2. Rear screen wash/wipe switch 
3. Radio/cassette player 
4. Ashtray 
5. Cigar lighter 
6. Bonnet release handle 
7. Ventilator control 
8. Heater fan control 
9. Lighting, direction indicators and hom 
control 
10.1nstrument and warning light pack 
11. Clock 
12. Heater controls 
13. Hand throttle- if fitted 
14. Headlight adjuster 
15. Main gear lever 
16. Transfer gear lever 
17. Hand brake 
18.Main...

Controls 
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Left hand steering 
1. Ventilator control 12. Heater controls 
2. Rear screen wash/wipe switch 13. Hand throttle -if fitted 
3. Radio/cassette player 14. Main gear lever 
4. Ashtray 15. Transfer gear lever 
5. Cigar lighter 16. Handbrake 
6. Bonnet release handle 17. Main lighting switch 
7. Ventilator control 18. Clutch pedal 
8. Heater fan control 19. Brake pedal 
9. Lighting, direction indicators and horn 20. Accelerator pedal 
control 21. Windscreen wash/wipe control...

Locks & Alarm 
KEYS 
You have been supplied with two sets of keys, 
comprising: 
• a black key for operating the starter 
switch. 
• a plain, metal, key for operating the door 
locks and fuel filler cap. 
Key numbers 
The starter key number is stamped on a tag 
attached to the key ring. Both key numbers 
should be entered on the Security Information 
card. 
For safety, remove the Security Information 
card from the literature pack and keep it 
with the key tag, and spare keys in a safe 
place-AWAY FROM...

Locks & Alarm 
Child-proof locks 
(11 0 Station wagon) 
Move the locking levers down to engage the 
child-proof locks (see illustration). 
With the locks engaged, the rear doors cannot 
be opened from inside the vehicle, thereby 
reducing the risk of a door being opened 
accidentally while the vehicle is moving. 
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Taildoor 
(if fitted) 
From outside, use the door key to lock and 
unlock the taildoor. From inside and with the 
door closed, push the locking button up to 
lock and down to unlock...

Locks & Alarm 
ALARM SYSTEM 
Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated 
anti-theft alarm and engine immobilisation 
system. In order to combine maximum vehicle 
security with minimum inconvenience, you are 
advised to gain a full understanding of the 
alarm system by thoroughly reading this 
section of the handbook. 
Features of the alarm system 
Perimeter protection: This part of the alarm 
system protects the doors, bonnet and 
taildoor against unauthorised entry-the alarm 
sounding if any one of...

Locks & Alarm 
Disarming the alarm 
Within range of the vehicle, briefly press the 
left (PLAIN) button on the handset; the 
direction indicator lights will flash once to 
indicate that the alarm has been disarmed and 
the engine re-mobilised. 
NOTE: In some territories, the interior lights 
will illuminate when the alarm is disarmed. 
If the direction indicators  fail to Hash when 
the alarm is armed: 
This indicates that a door or the bonnet is not 
fully closed, in which case the alarm will still 
be...

Locks & Alarm 
Interior protection 
Interior protection is activated automatically 
when the alarm system is armed; twin sensors 
inside the vehicle monitor the interior space 
and will activate the alarm if an intrusion is 
detected. 
However, if passengers or animals are to be 
left inside the vehicle, or if a window or 
sunroof is to be left open, the alarm must be 
armed with interior protection DISABLED as 
follows: 
To disable interior protection: 
1. Open the drivers door. 
2. With the drivers...

Locks & Alarm 
Engine immobilisation override 
If the handset is lost or fails to operate, engine 
immobilisation can be overridden by using the 
starter key to enter the four digit emergency 
key access code {this code is recorded on the 
Security Information card). The procedure for 
entering the code is described below. 
Before entering the code, note the following: 
If your handset is lost or inoperative, it is 
impossible to disarm the alarm. As soon as 
the door is opened, the alarm will sound...