Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

Locks & Alarm 
If an incorrect code has been entered: 
If the code is entered incorrectly, the anti-theft 
indicator light will continue to illuminate and 
the engine will fail to start. Before entering the 
code again, turn the starter switch to position 
II and hold in this position for 5 seconds. 
After three failed attempts, the security 
system invokes a delay period of thirty 
minutes during which the system will not 
accept any further codes....

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Locks & Alarm 
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HANDSET BATIERY 
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
• BEFORE replacing a handset battery, 
disarm the alarm and unlock the 
doors. 
• DO NOT remove an expired battery 
until you are ready to install the 
replacement 
• The engine will immobilise five 
minutes after the key is removed 
from the starter switch. If handset 
battery replacement is NOT 
completed within this period, the 
emergency key access code will 
have to be entered before the 
handset can be synchronised. 
The...

Locks & Alarm 
Always fit a Land Rover STC4080 or a 
Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery 
(available from a Land Rover dealer) and 
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 ·o· 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...

Locks & Alarm 
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 to Battery removal and 
replacement in 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...

Seats 
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT 
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To avoid the risk of loss of control and 
personal injury, never adjust the drivers 
seat or seatback while the vehicle is in 
motion. 
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...

Seats 
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FOLDING THE REAR SEATS-(if fitted) 
Before folding the rear seats; 
• Slide the front seats forward. 
• Ensure that the outer rear seat belts are 
correctly stowed in their belt clips. 
• Pass the seat belt locks through the 
junction of the backrest and the cushion 
and into the load space. 
Individually split rear seats 
NOTE: The two outer seats must be folded 
first, thereby releasing the centre seat. 
Outer seats; 
1. Release the catch (see first inset). 
2. Fold the backrest forward. 
3....

Seats 
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60/40 split rear seats 
1. Pull up the release catch. 
2. Fold the backrest forward. 
3. Lift and fold the seat base forward. 
4. Fold away the seat stand. 
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DO NOT ac!just the seats while the vehicle is 
in motion. 
When re-erecting the seats, ensure that the 
seat stands are properly positioned. 
When the seat is erected, the latching 
mechanism should be visually checked...

Seat belts 
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 shortestjourneys. 
• ALWAYS adjust seat belts to eliminate any 
slack in the webbing, and to ensure that 
the diagonal belt passes across...

Seat belts 
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At all times, occupants should wear a seat 
belt for th~ir 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...

Seat belts 
Infant and child restraints 
All infant and child restraint systems are 
designed to be secured in 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...