Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Rover
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Instruments 28 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. 8. Warning lights The specification of the warning lights will vary according to model and market requirements (see Warning lights). 9. Anti-theft alarm indicator light Indicates the status of the alarm system (see Locks & alarm).
Warning lights 29 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.
Warning lights 30 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. Hazard warning lights- RED Illuminates in conjunction with the direction indicator warning lights, when the hazard warning lights are operated. 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. Engine immobilisation- RED Flashes during any attempt to start the engine when the engine is immobilised. 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. Sidelights- GREEN Illuminates whenever the sidelights 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. Glow plugs- AMBER (diesels only) 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.
Warning lights 31 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! Transmission oil temperature - RED (if fitted) Illuminates when gearbox oil temperature is too high (most likely to occur in very hot weather, during continuous high speed driving, when towing heavy loads on steep inclines, or if the handbrake has been applied when driving). If the light illuminates, reduce speed. If the light remains on, stop the vehicle and do not drive until it has extinguished.
Lights & indicators 32 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 flash With the headlights switched on, push the lever away from the steering wheel to activate main beam (BLUE warning light illuminates). To flash the headlights, pull the lever part-way towards the steering wheel and then release. Horn Press end of the lever to operate the horn.
Lights & indicators 33 Headlight levelling(if fitted) The height of the headlight beams is affected by the distribution of weight inside the vehicle. Always ensure your headlights are adjusted so that the point at which they meet the road surface ahead of the vehicle provides adequate illumination, without dazzling other road users. The following load conditions should be used as a guide. Position 0:Driver only, or driver and all front seats occupied (loadspace empty). Position 1:All seats occupied (loadspace empty). Position 2:All seats occupied by adults and loadspace loaded to maximum rear axle weight. Position 3:Driver only with the loadspace loaded to maximum rear axle weight. NOTE:The maximum rear axle weight can be found in the General data section. Vehicles fitted with front seats only: Positions 1 and 2 should only be used when required, according to the distribution and weight of the load being carried.
Wipers & washers 34 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 slow speed until it is released. ·Intermittent wipe Pull lever down. ·Normal speed wipe Push lever up to first position. ·Fast speed wipe Push lever up to second position. ·Windscreen washer Press to operate (the wipers will also operate).
Wipers & washers 35 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 windscreen and the heater air intakes. NOTE:If the wiper blades have stuck to the glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this is the case, switch the wipers off, free them from the obstruction and then switch on again.
Switches 36 Heated rear window(if fitted) Press the lower portion of the switch to operate; press the upper portion to switch off. The warning light in the instrument panel 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 abrasive materials to clean the inside of the rear window.Hazard warning lights Press the lower portion of the switch to operate (switch indicator illuminates); all the direction indicator lights (including those fitted to a trailer) will flash in conjunction with each other. Use ONLY in an emergency to warn other road users when your stationary vehicle is causing an obstruction, or is in a hazardous situation. Switch off by pressing the upper portion before moving away. Rear fog guard lights(if fitted) Press to switch on and off, the warning light in the instrument panel illuminates when the fog lights are on. The rear fog guard lights operate only when the starter switch is at position II and when the headlights are switched on. NOTE:The rear fog guard lights extinguish automatically when the ignition or the headlights are switched off and will need to be reselected manually. WARNING The rear fog guard lights can only legally be used when visibility is severely restricted - other road users could be dazzled in clear conditions.
Switches 37 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 tank and push the lever down to the horizontal position to select the Side tank. NOTE:The fuel gauge on the instrument panel will indicate the fuel level of the selected tank.