Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Owner’s Handbook
Instruktieboekje
Manuel du Conducteur
Betriebsanleitung
Manuale di Istruzioni
Manual del Conductor
Manual do Propriet ário 

CONTENTS 

1 OWNERS HANDBOOK
This handbook covers all current versions of
Land Rover Defender petrol and diesel models
and, together with the Owners Information &
Service Record book, provides all the
information you need to derive maximum
pleasure from owning and driving your new
vehicle.
For convenience, the handbook is divided into
sections, each dealing with a particular aspect
of driving or caring for the vehicle. Sections
are listed on the contents page; you will find it
worthwhile to take a little time to...

Introduction
3 OWNER INFORMATION & SERVICE RECORD
The Owner Information & Service Record
book included in your literature pack contains
important vehicle identification information,
details of your entitlement under the terms of
the Land Rover warranty, as well as useful
consumer advice and information about your
AA membership.
Most important of all, however, is the section
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing
requirements for your vehicle and also
includes the 1500 km (1,000 mile) Free
Service...

Introduction
4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
If you need to communicate with a Land
Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The VIN is stamped on a plate riveted to the
top of the brake pedal box in the engine
compartment (this should also match the VIN
recorded in the Owner Information & Service
Record book). The VIN is also stamped on the
right-hand side of the chassis, forward of the
spring mounting turret.
In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and...

Introduction
5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Remember the breakdown
safety code
If a breakdown occurs while travelling:-
·Wherever possible, consistent with
road safety and traffic conditions,
the vehicle should be moved off the
main thoroughfare, preferably into a
lay-by. If a breakdown occurs on a
motorway, pull well over to the
inside of the hard shoulder.
·Switch on hazard lights.
·If possible, position a warning
triangle or a flashing amber light at
an appropriate distance from the
vehicle to warn other...

7 In this section of the handbook you will find
descriptions of the controls and instruments
on your vehicle.
For your own safety, it is most important to
read this section fully and to gain a thorough
understanding of all the controls before
driving.
SECTION 2
Controls & instruments
Section Contents Page
Controls 9.......................................................
Door locks 10.................................................
Seats 12.........................................................
Seat...

Controls
9
Right hand steering
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.Clock12.Heater controls
13.Hand throttle - if fitted
14.Main gear lever
15.Transfer gear lever
16.Handbrake
17.Main lighting switch
18.Clutch pedal
19.Brake pedal
20.Accelerator pedal
21.Rear fog guard lights, heated...

Door locks
10
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 to
lock and towards the front to unlock.
Door locking buttons
From inside the vehicle, each door can be
individually locked by depressing the
appropriate button.
WARNING
Take care not to leave the keys inside the
vehicle if the door...

Door locks
11
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).