Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Heating & ventilation
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Fresh air vents
To open the two vents in the windscreen
frame, push the lever to the right and then
downwards to the desired position and
release.
The temperature of air supplied to the fresh air
vents is not controlled by the heater.
NOTE:For vehicles fitted with an air conditioning system, the location and operation of air
conditioning vents is described on a later page (see Air conditioning). 

Heating & ventilation
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HEATER CONTROLS
1. Temperature control
Move the lever downwards (towards the
RED segment) to increase air temperature,
or upwards (towards the BLUE segment)
to reduce air temperature.
2. 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).3. Fan speed control
Move the control downwards to
progressively increase fan speed. With the
control...

Heating & ventilation
30 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...

Interior equipment
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
With the switch midway between the ON and
OFF positions, the light will illuminate
automatically 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 and shutting
of doors prior to the starter switch being
turned on again,...

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SECTION 3
Driving & operating
Section Contents Page
Starter switch & steering lock 35....................
Starting & driving 36......................................
Fuel 41............................................................
Gearbox & transmission 43............................
Brakes 48.......................................................
Traction control 52.........................................
Towing & load carrying 53.............................
Emergency starting...

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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.
WARNING
DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter
switch to position 0 while the vehicle is in
motion. Once the...

Starting & driving
36 STARTING
1.Check that the handbrake is applied and
that the gear lever is in neutral.
2.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment.
3.Insert the starter key and turn the switch
to position II. Wait until the glow plug
warning light extinguishes.
NOTE:When restarting a warm engine, it will
not be necessary to wait for the glow plug
warning light to extinguish.
4.Turn the key to position III to operate the
starter motor; DO NOT press the
accelerator pedal during starting, and...

Starting & driving
37 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.
WARNING
The engine must not be run above fast idle
speed until the oil pressure warning light
extinguishes to ensure that the engine and
turbo-charger bearings (Tdi models) are
properly lubricated before being run at
speed.
WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain...