Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Aus Rover
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Seats 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 so that the diagonal belt passes across the shoulder without slipping off or pressing on the neck. ·DO have seat belts checked if the vehicle has been involved in an accident. ·DO NOT drive the vehicle if the seat backs are reclined more than 15 degrees. Seat belts are only effective when they are properly positioned on the body. ·Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. ·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 Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupants lap. NOTE:Pregnant women should ask a doctor for advice about the safest way to wear seat belts. WARNING Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted.
Seat belts 16 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. WARNING No modifications or additions should be made by the user, which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. 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 17 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 18 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.
Instruments 19 1. Speedometer Indicates road speed in miles and/or kilometres per hour. 2. Total distance recorder Indicates the total distance travelled by the vehicle. 3. Trip recorder Records individual journey distances. 4. Trip recorder reset button Press to return trip recorder to zero. 5. Fuel gauge The pointer indicates the fuel level when the starter switch is turned to position II.6. 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. 7. Clock To adjust the time, depress and rotate the button in the centre of the clock face. NOTE:The clock will need to be reset if the battery has been disconnected.
Warning lights 20 8. Warning lights The specification of the warning lights will vary according to model and market requirements. 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. Brake system check- RED Illuminates as a bulb check when the starter switch is turned to position II and extinguishes when the engine is running and the handbrake is released. If it remains on, or illuminates whilst driving, a fault with the braking system is indicated. STOP THE VEHICLE as soon as safety permits and seek qualified assistance before continuing. WARNING DO NOT drive the vehicle while the brake warning light is illuminated. 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 21 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. Cold start- AMBER Petrol engines: Illuminates when the cold start control is operating. DO NOT operate the cold start control longer than necessary. Diesel engines: 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. Handbrake- RED (if fitted) In some markets, the light illuminates when the starter switch is turned to position II and the handbrake is applied. The light should extinguish when the handbrake is fully released.If the light remains on or illuminates while driving, seek qualified assistance before continuing. Seat belt warning- RED (if fitted) In some markets, if the drivers seat is occupied, the light illuminates when the starter switch is turned to position II. The light extinguishes as soon as the drivers seat belt is fastened. ALWAYS fasten your seat belt BEFORE driving!