Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Rover

							Locks & Alarm
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HANDSET BATTERYIMPORTANT 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
19 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 0 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).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.
WARNING
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
20
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 toBattery removal and
replacementin 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 memorized 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 toEngine
immobilisation override).
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
when alarm is armed.A door or bonnet is partially open. 
						

							Seats
21 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 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. 
						

							Seats
22
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.
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.
WARNING
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
23
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 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
24 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 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.
·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.
WARNING
Pregnant women should ask a doctor for
advice about the safest way to wear seat
belts. 
						

							Seat belts
25
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 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.
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
26 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.
WARNING
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 fitting 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 seatback, 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 CHILD SEATS IN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
POSITION. 
						

							Seat belts
27 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 seat belt fastened, give the
webbing near the buckle a quick upward
pull. The buckle must remain securely
locked.
2.With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the
webbing to the limit of its travel. Check
that unreeling is free from snatches and
snags.
3.With the webbing half unreeled, hold the
tongue plate and give it a quick forward
pull. The safety mechanism must lock
automatically and prevent any further
unreeling.