Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover
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Instruments 18 1. Speedometer Indicates road speed in miles and/or kilometres per hour. 2. Total distance and trip recorder Indicates the total distance or the individual journey distance travelled by the vehicle - press and release the reset button (3) to change between the two modes. 3. Total distance and trip recorder mode/reset button Press and release the mode button to change the digital display between, either the total distance the vehicle has travelled, or the individual journey distance. Press and hold the button to reset the trip recorder to zero. 4. Fuel gauge The pointer indicates the fuel level when the starter switch is turned to position II.5. Temperature gauge Once the engine coolant has reached its normal operating temperature, the pointer should remain between theC(cold) and H(hot) segments. If the pointer enters the H segment, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and seek qualified assistance before continuing. 6. Clock To adjust the time, use a ball point pen or similar probe to advance or put back the time, using the right or left button at the bottom of the clock bezel. NOTE:The clock will need to be reset if the battery has been disconnected. 7. Warning lights The specification of the warning lights will vary according to model and market requirements (see Warning lights).
Warning lights 19 The warning lights are colour coded as follows: REDlights are warnings. WARNING DO NOT drive if a RED warning light remains on once the engine is running or illuminates whilst driving. GREEN & BLUElights indicate that a unit is operating. AMBERlights show that a unit is operating and should be switched off (or rectified) as soon as conditions allow. Low engine oil pressure- RED Illuminates as a bulb check when the starter switch is turned to position II and extinguishes when the engine is running. If it remains on, or illuminates whilst driving, STOP THE VEHICLE as soon as safety permits and seek qualified assistance before continuing. Always check oil levels when this light illuminates. NOTE:At very low ambient temperatures, the light may take several seconds to extinguish. Battery charging- RED Illuminates as a bulb check when the starter switch is turned to position II and extinguishes when the engine is running. If it remains on, or illuminates whilst driving, a fault is indicated. Seek qualified assistance urgently. Handbrake & brake system check- RED The light illuminates when the handbrake is applied and extinguishes when it is fully released. If the light illuminates while the handbrake is released, a fault with the braking system is indicated, check the brake fluid level (seeOwner maintenance). If the light continues to illuminate, seek qualified assistance urgently. Direction indicators- GREEN Flashes in conjunction with the direction indicators. If the light does not illuminate, this may indicate a bulb failure in the warning light pack or in one of the direction indicator lights. Headlight main beam- BLUE Illuminates whenever the main beam headlights are on.
Warning lights 20 Hazard warning- RED Illuminates in conjunction with the direction indicator warning lights, when the hazard warning lights are operated. Differential lock- AMBER Illuminates whenever the differential lock is engaged. If the light remains on after the differential lock is disengaged, transmission wind up may be present. Reversing for a short distance and then going forward will usually unwind the transmission. If the light remains on, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Heated rear screen- AMBER Illuminates when the rear screen heater is operating. Trailer direction indicators- GREEN Flashes in conjunction with the vehicle direction indicator lights to show that all trailer indicator lights are functioning correctly. In the event of a bulb failure on the trailer, the warning light flashes once and then remains off. NOTE:When a trailer is not fitted, the warning light will only flash once. Side lights- GREEN Illuminates whenever the side lights are on. Rear fog guard lights- AMBER Illuminates whenever the rear fog guard lights are on. REMEMBER:In clear conditions, rear fog guard lights can dazzle other road users. Use ONLY when visibility is severely restricted. Glow plugs- AMBER Illuminates whenever the starter switch is turned to position II if the engine is cold. WAIT for the light to extinguish before starting the engine. Anti-lock braking system- AMBER (if fitted) Illuminates for approximately 1 second as a bulb and system chack when the starter switch is turned to position II, and briefly extinguishes before coming on again. If the light does not extinguish and then come on again, then a fault occurred with the ABS system and you should consult a qualified dealer at the earliest opportunity. The warning light will remain on until the vehicle is driven above approximately 7 km/h (5 mph). If the light remains on, or subsequently illuminates while driving, a fault has been detected by the self monitoring system. This means that full ABS control may not be available and you should consult your dealer at the earliest opportunity.
Warning lights 21 Traction control- AMBER (if fitted) Illuminates as a bulb and system check when the starter switch is turned to position II and extinguishes after approximately 4 seconds. The light illuminates for a minimum of 2 seconds, whenever traction control is operating. If the warning light flashes (for at least 10 seconds); this indicates that the traction control has been operating for too long and has temporarily shut down to allow the system to cool down - this will only occur in extreme conditions. If the light illuminates continuously, a fault with the system is indicated - seek qualified assistance. Transmission oil temperature- RED (if fitted) Illuminates when gearbox oil temperature is too high (most likely to occur in very hot weather, during continuous high speed driving or when towing heavy loads on steep inclines). If the light illuminates, reduce speed. If the light remains on, stop the vehicle and do not drive until it has extinguished. Check engine- AMBER Illuminates as a bulb and system check when the starter switch is turned to position II and extinguishes after approximately 3 seconds. Illumination at any other time indicates an engine fault - if the light illuminates, avoid high speeds and seek qualified assistance urgently. Fuel filter- AMBER Illuminates as a bulb check when the starter switch is turned to position II and extinguishes after approximately 2 seconds. If the light illuminates while driving, this indicates the presence of excessive amounts of water in the fuel. You may continue driving, but should seek qualified assistance at the earliest opportunity. Low fuel- AMBER ILluminates when the fuel remaining in the tank drops to a minimum of 9 litres (2 gallons). If the light illuminates, refuel at the earliest opportunity.
Lights & indicators 22 Direction indicators Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the GREEN warning light on the instrument panel will flash in time with the direction indicators). Hold the lever part-way up or down against spring pressure to indicate a lane change. Main light switch Lever position; ·Static - all lights off ·First position - side, tail and instrument panel lights on ·Second position - headlights on Headlight main beam and flash With the headlights switched on, push the lever away from the steering wheel to activate main beam (BLUE warning light illuminates). To flash the headlights, pull the lever part-way towards the steering wheel and then release. Horn Press end of the lever to operate the horn.
Wipers & washers 23 WARNING To prevent possible overload damage to the linkage or the wiper motors in either freezing or extremely hot conditions, care must be taken to ensure that the wiper blades are not adhering to the glass before operating the wipers. WINDSCREEN WIPERS ·Single wipe Push the lever up against spring pressure and release immediately. NOTE:With the lever held up, the wipers will continue operating at slow speed until it is released. ·Intermittent wipe Pull lever down. ·Normal speed wipe Push lever up to first position. ·Fast speed wipe Push lever up to second position. ·Windscreen washer Press to operate (the wipers will also operate).
Wipers & washers 24 Rear window wash/wipe The rear window wash/wipe only operates with the starter switch turned to position II. ·Press and hold to operate the washer. ·Rotate clockwise and hold to operate the wiper for the required duration.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ·DO NOT operate the wipers on a dry screen. ·In freezing or very hot conditions, ensure that the blades are not frozen or stuck to the glass. ·In winter, remove any snow or ice from around the arms and blades, including the wiped area of the windscreen and the heater air intakes. NOTE:If the wiper blades have stuck to the glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this is the case, switch the wipers off, free them from the obstruction and then switch on again.
Switches 25 Heated rear window(if fitted) Press the lower portion of the switch to operate; press the upper portion to switch off. The warning light in the instrument panel illuminates while the heating elements are switched on and extinguishes when they are turned off. WARNING DO NOT stick labels over the heating elements, and DO NOT scrape or use abrasive materials to clean the inside of the rear window.Hazard warning lights Press the lower portion of the switch to operate (switch indicator illuminates); all the direction indicator lights (including those fitted to a trailer) will flash in conjunction with each other. Use ONLY in an emergency to warn other road users when your stationary vehicle is causing an obstruction, or is in a hazardous situation. Switch off by pressing the upper portion before moving away. Rear fog guard lights(if fitted) Press to switch on and off, the warning light in the instrument panel illuminates when the fog lights are on. The rear fog guard lights operate only when the starter switch is at position II and when the headlights are switched on. NOTE:The rear fog guard lights extinguish automatically when the ignition or the headlights are switched off and will need to be reselected manually. WARNING The rear fog guard lights can only legally be used when visibility is severely restricted - other road users could be dazzled in clear conditions.
Windows 26 WINDOWS Front/rear windows; Raise or lower the window by rotating the handle mounted on the door trim pad. Sliding rear windows;(if fitted) To open, press the catch tongues together, slide the window to the desired position and release the catch, ensuring that it locates securely in the sockets, locking the window in position.
Sunroof 27 SUNROOF(if fitted) The sunroof can be opened to varying degrees or, if required, can be removed completely. To OPEN the roof: Turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise to give the desired opening. To CLOSE the roof: Turn the hand wheel clockwise until resistance is felt. To REMOVE the roof: Open the sunroof fully and push the catch (1) rearwards to disengage the hand wheel mechanism. Remove the sunroof by tilting upwards and lifting rearwards to disengage the locating lugs. WARNING DO NOT store the sunroof loose in the vehicle. DO NOT allow passengers to extend any part of their bodies through the sunroof while the vehicle is moving. DO NOT remove the sunroof whilst the vehicle is moving. Refit the sunroof by following the same procedure in reverse.