Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Lights & indicators
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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 (see Dim-dip headlights)
·Second position - headlights on
Headlight main beam and...

Lights & indicators
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 high speed until it is
released.
·Intermittent wipe
Pull lever down.
·Normal speed...

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...

Switches
25
Heated rear window(if fitted)
Press the lower portion of the
switch to operate; press the
upper portion to switch off. The
switch indicator illuminates while the heating
elements are switched on and extinguishes
when they are turned off.
NOTE:If the electrical system is being
overloaded a cut-out switch will deactivate the
rear window heater until such time that the
alternator can maintain sufficient charge.
WARNING
DO NOT stick labels over the heating
elements, and DO NOT scrape or use...

Switches
26 Fuel tank changeover switch
(if fitted)
On vehicles fitted with an additional (optional)
fuel tank, the fuel supply can be switched
between tanks as follows;
Petrol engines:
The switch (1) is located under the dashboard
below the instrument panel. Press the lower
portion of the switch to select Tank 1 and the
upper portion to select Tank 2.
Diesel engines:
The combined changeover tap and switch is
located on the heelboard. Pull the lever up to
the vertical position to select the Main fuel...

Windows
27 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
28
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...

Heating & ventilation
29
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 vents is
described on a later page (see Air conditioning). 

Heating & ventilation
30
HEATER CONTROLS
NOTE:For vehicles fitted with an air
conditioning system, the heater controls are
described on a later page (see Air
conditioning).
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...

Heating & ventilation
31 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...