Land Rover Defender 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...

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...

Locks & Alarm
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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 memorised and automatically...

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...

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...

Seats
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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...

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...

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....

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...