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 at0the fan is stationary and the
volume of air entering the passenger
compartment is solely dependent upon the
ram effect of the vehicle moving through
the air. 
						

							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
·Temperature control - fully down.
·Distribution control - midway.
·Fan speed control - fully down.
·Fresh air vents - fully closed.Demisting and defrosting
·Temperature control - fully down.
·Distribution control - fully up.
·Fan speed control - fully down.
·Fresh air vents - fully open for demisting
(closed for defrosting).
·Opening a window may improve
ventilation.
Maximum ventilation
·Temperature control - fully up.
·Distribution control - fully down.
·Fan speed control - fully down.
·Fresh air vents - fully open. 
						

							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, will cause the 15 second
delay feature to operate.
NOTE:If a door remains open for eight
minutes, a time-out function will extinguish
the lights to avoid discharging the battery.
CIGAR LIGHTER
With the starter switch turned to position II,
press the lighter in to heat up. When it has
reached the correct temperature it will partially
eject and can then be withdrawn for use.
·ONLY hold the cigar lighter by the handle.
·DO NOT use the ashtray for disposing of
waste paper or other combustible
materials.
·DO NOT plug accessories into the cigar
lighter socket unless they are approved by
Land Rover.
ASHTRAY
Lift the lid of the ashtray to open. To remove,
carefully prise the ashtray out of the fascia
panel. 
						

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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 56....................................
Vehicle recovery 58........................................
Ancillary equipment 60................................... 
						

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							Starter switch & steering lock
35
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 steering lock is engaged,
it is impossible to steer the vehicle.STARTER SWITCH
The starter switch is located to the left of the
steering column, and uses the following
sequence of key positions to operate the
steering lock, electrical circuits and starter
motor.
Position 0
Steering locked (if key is removed).
Most lighting circuits are operational,
including: sidelights, headlights, hazard
warning lights and rear fog guard lights.
Position I
Steering unlocked.
Radio/cassette player can be operated.
Position II
All instruments, warning lights and electrical
circuits are operational.
Position III
Starter motor operates.
Release the key immediately the engine starts
(the key will automatically return to position
II).
Note that operation of position I electrical
functions will be interrupted during engine
cranking. 
						

							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
RELEASE THE KEY as soon as the engine
is running.
NOTE:In temperate climates, the battery
charging and oil pressure warning lights
should extinguish as soon as the engine is
running.In cold weather, or when the battery is in a
low state of charge, depress the clutch pedal
while starting and hold it down until the
engine is running.
In temperate climates, DO NOT operate the
starter for longer than 10 seconds; if the
engine fails to start, switch off and wait 10
seconds before re-using the starter. Please
note that prolonged use of the starter will not
only discharge the battery but may also
damage the starter motor.
Cold climates
In very cold climates, the battery charging and
oil pressure warning lights may take several
seconds to extinguish. Similarly, engine
cranking times will also increase; at -30°C the
starter motor may need to be operated
continuously for as long as 30 seconds before
the engine will start. For this reason, ensure
that all non-essential electrical equipment is
switched off. 
						

							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 poisonous
substances which can cause
unconsciousness and may even be fatal.
·DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
·DO NOT start or leave the engine running
in an enclosed unventilated area, or
drive with the rear door open.
·DO NOT modify the exhaust system from
the original design.
·DO repair exhaust system or body leaks
immediately.
·If you think exhaust fumes are entering
the vehicle have the cause determined
and corrected immediately.
Switching off
To avoid the possibility of damaging the
turbo-charger bearings (Tdi models) through
inadequate lubrication, ALWAYS allow the
engine to idle for 10 seconds before switching
off. Turn the engine off by returning the
starter switch to position I and then position
0 to remove key.