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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• NEVER leave the Security Information 
card in the vehicle. 
• Memorise the emergency key access 
code or keep the Security Information 
card on your person in case of 
emergencies. 
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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 handset battery should last for 
approximately three years dependent upon 
use. When the battery needs replacing it will 
be apparent from the following symptoms: 
• The handset will only work every other 
operation while disarming. 
• The direction indicator lights will not flash 
when the alarm is disarmed.  
						

							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 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). 
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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. 
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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 
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 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 to Engine 
immobilisation override1. 
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 A door or bonnet is partially open. 
when alarm is armed. 
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							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 angle, then lower the 
lever to lock. 
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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. 
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							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. Slide back the bolt (see second inset). 
4. Lift and fold the seat base forwards. 
Centre seat; 
5. Release the catch-as {1). 
6. Fold the backrest forward. 
7. Lift and fold the seat base forwards. 
When returning the backrest to the upright 
position, ensure it is securely latched in place 
before driving. 
DO NOT adjust the seats while the vehicle is 
in motion. 
When the seat is erected, the latching 
mechanism should be visually checked and 
physically 
tested to ensure that the latch  is 
secure before driving.  
						

							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 and 
physically tested to ensure that the latch is 
secure before driving.  
						

							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 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 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. 
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• 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. 
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Pregnant women should ask a doctor for 
advice about the safest way to wear seat 
belts.  
						

							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 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. 
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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 fastened.  
						

							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 passengers. 
Centre and inward facing seats are fitted with 
lap belts which can be manually tightened to 
secure an infant or child restraint system. 
Older children should use the lap/shoulder 
belt fitted to the outer rear seating positions. 
Never leave a child unattended in your 
vehicle. 
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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  fining instructions  are 
followed 
exactly. 
• 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 searback, it is not secure! 
• Accident statistics show that children are 
safer when properly  restrained  in the 
rear seating  positions than in the front. 
However, if a forward facing child seat 
suitable  for the size of child Is available 
and it is necessary for a child to travel  in 
the front, set the seat fully rearwards 
and use an approved FORWARD FACING 
child seat -DO NOT INSTALL 
REARWARD FACING CHILO SEATS IN 
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT 
POSITION.