Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover

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Controls
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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 horn
control
10.Instrument and warning light pack
11.Clock
12.Heater controls13.Hand throttle - if fitted
14.Headlight adjuster
15.Main gear lever
16.Transfer gear lever
17.Handbrake
18.Main lighting switch
19.Clutch pedal
20.Brake pedal
21.Accelerator pedal
22.Rear fog guard lights, heated...

Door locks
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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.
·a smaller metal key (marked FUEL) to
operate the fuel filler cap lock.
Key numbers
WARNING
Keep the spare key in a safe place - NOT IN
THE VEHICLE!
Ensure the key number is recorded on the
Security Card supplied with your literature
pack - DO NOT KEEP THE CARD IN THE
VEHICLE!Front doors
Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle...

Door locks
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Child-proof locks- 110 Station Wagons
Move the locking levers to the ON position
(as illustration) to engage.
With the child-proof locks engaged, the rear
doors cannot be opened from inside the
vehicle, thereby avoiding the risk of a door
being opened accidentally while the vehicle is
moving.
Rear door- (if fitted)
From outside, use the key to lock and unlock.
From inside and with the door closed, push
the locking button up to lock and down to
unlock (as illustration). 

Seats
12 FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
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.
WARNING
DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel
with...

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 loadspace.
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.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the seats while the vehicle is
in motion.
When...

Seat belts
14 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 shortest journeys.
·ALWAYS adjust seat belts so that the
diagonal belt passes across the shoulder
without slipping off or pressing on the
neck.
·DO...

Seat belts
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WARNING
At all times, occupants should wear a seat
belt for their 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...

Seat belts
16 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....

Seat belts
17 Caring for seat belts
Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs of
wear, paying particular attention to the fixing
points and adjusters. Always replace a seat
belt that has withstood the strain of an impact
or shows signs of fraying.
DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing. Clean the
webbing using warm water and non-detergent
soap only - allow to dry naturally and DO NOT
retract the belt until completely dry.Testing inertia reel belts
From time to time carry out the following
tests:
1.With the...