Land Rover Discovery Owners Handbook Exp Rover

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OWNER HANDBOOK
This handbook covers all current versions of 
Land Rover Discovery petrol and diesel
models and, together with the Owner
Information & Service Record book, provides
all the information you need to derive
maximum pleasure from owning and driving
your new vehicle. 
For your convenience, the handbook is divided 
into sections, each dealing with a different
aspect of the vehicle. These are listed on the
title page and you will find it worthwhile to
take a little time to read each one, and...

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 Discovery and also
includes the 1500 km Free Service Voucher,
as...

Introduction
4 INFORMATION LABELS FIXED TO THE VEHICLE
Various labels are fixed to the vehicle to draw
your attention to specific safety information.
The following are of particular importance:
Location of labels
(Tdi illustrated)
1.BEFORE JACKING VEHICLE
2.HEADLAMP LEVELLING (if fitted)
3.THIS PLUG MUST NOT BE REMOVED
WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
4.ANTI FREEZE - DO NOT DRAIN
5.REWAX AFTER STEAM CLEANING
6.KEEP CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS
7.AIR CONDITIONING (if fitted)Information concerning operation of the
transfer...

Introduction
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On vehicles fitted with airbag SRS, remember
to take careful note of warning information
and labels that may be attached to the sun
visor (illustrated above) or other parts of the
vehicle.
Details of the vehicle height, both with and
without an open sunroof are printed on the
underside of the drivers sun visor.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 (and recommended...

Introduction
6 ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS
While it may be difficult to deter the
professional car thief, the majority of thefts
are carried out by unskilled opportunists.
Therefore, take vehicle security very seriously
and ALWAYS adopt this simple five point
drill whenever you leave your vehicle - even
for just a few minutes:
·
Fully close all the windows (and the
sunroof).
·
Remove your valuable belongings (or hide
them out of sight).
·
Remove the starter key.
·
Engage the steering lock (by slightly
turning...

7 In this section of the handbook you will find
descriptions of the controls and instruments
on your Discovery.
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 & instrumentsSection Contents Page
Controls 9.......................................................
Locks & alarm 10...........................................
Seats 19.........................................................
Seat...

Controls
9
1.Instrument panel illumination control
(if fitted)
2.LH switch panel
3.Drivers airbag (SRS) (if fitted)
4.Instrument and warning light pack
5.Cruise control switches (if fitted)
6.RH Switch panel
7.Clock
8.Hazard warning light switch
9.Radio/cassette player
10.Heater and air conditioning controls
11.Coin tray
12.Glovebox
13.Passengers airbag (SRS) (if fitted)14.Electric mirror adjustment control
15.Steering column height adjuster
16.Heated front screen switch (if fitted)
17.Fog light switch...

Locks & Alarm
10 ALARM SYSTEM (if fitted)
Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated
electronic anti-theft alarm and engine
immobilisation system. In order to ensure
maximum security and minimum
inconvenience, you are strongly advised to
gain a full understanding of the alarm system
by thoroughly reading this section of the
handbook.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY ALWAYS USE
THE HANDSET TO LOCK AND UNLOCK
THE VEHICLE
(except when the vehicle is to be locked
with passengers or animals inside,...

Locks & Alarm
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·
the central door locking system (all the
door locks are activated).
·
the perimetric alarm (protects the doors
and bonnet).
·
ultrasonic space protection (protects the
space inside the passenger compartment).
·
engine immobilisation.
Once armed, the alarm will sound if any door
is opened, or if (after a checking period of 15
seconds) any movement is detected inside the
passenger compartment(see Ultrasonic
space protection).
If the hazard warning lights fail to flash and
the horn sounds...