Land Rover Discovery Owners Handbook Exp Rover

Heating & ventilation
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4. Air recirculation control
Press to recirculate air inside the vehicle
(indicator light illuminates).
The air recirculation mode prevents the
heating system from taking in fresh air
from outside the vehicle. Instead, the air
already inside the vehicle is recirculated,
thus preventing the entry of traffic fumes.
In cold weather air recirculation also
enables warmer air to be used to defrost
the windscreen when the engine is still
cold.
WARNING
The air recirculation mode can...

Heating & ventilation
53 USING YOUR HEATER
Fresh air enters the heater unit through the
grille in front of the windscreen and stale air is
drawn out through vents in the rear of the
vehicle. Ensure the grille is kept clear of
obstructions (especially snow and ice). Ducts
along the transmission tunnel provide heating
for rear seat passengers - these must not be
obstructed.
The following examples of basic heater
settings are intended as a general guide; the
air distribution, temperature and blower
controls...

Air conditioning
54 AIR CONDITIONING(if fitted)
The air conditioning system provides
additional cooling to the vehicle interior, and
also reduces the moisture content of the air.
Using the air conditioning
The air conditioning system will only operate
when the air blower is switched on, and
should only be used when the engine is
running. It is also important to keep the
windows (and sunroof) closed during
operation.
Operation of the air conditioning system
places an additional load on the engine which,...

Air conditioning
55 The following examples are included for your
guidance:
Normal cooling
After starting the engine, switch on the air
conditioning and set the heating and
ventilation controls as shown. The blower
speed can be varied to suit your comfort
requirements.Maximum cooling
Start the engine and switch on the air
conditioning. Set the blower to maximum
speed and press the air recirculation control
to prevent warm air from being drawn into the
vehicle from outside.
Once the interior is cool,...

Interior equipment
56
FRONT INTERIOR LIGHT
With the switch midway between the ON and
OFF positions, the light will illuminate
automatically whenever a door is opened.
Automatic operation
The front and rear interior lights illuminate
automatically whenever a door is opened, and
remain illuminated for approximately 15
seconds after ALL the doors are closed, or
until the starter switch is turned on.
After driving, the interior lights will fade and
then extinguish as soon as the last door is
closed.
NOTE:...

Interior equipment
57
CIGAR LIGHTER
With the starter switch turned on, press the
lighter in to heat up. When it has reached the
correct temperature it will partially eject and
can then be withdrawn for use.
·
ONLY hold the cigar lighter by the handle.
·
DO NOT plug accessories into the cigar
lighter socket unless they are approved by
Land Rover.ASHTRAYS
Front:Push the front of the ashtray to open.
To remove the interior compartment, open the
ashtray fully and then press down on the
release plate (arrowed...

Interior equipment
58
CD AUTOCHANGER(if fitted)
The CD autochanger is located under the
right, front seat, behind a removable panel.
To gain access to the autochanger, depress
the catch (arrowed in illustration) and remove
the panel.
To remove the magazine
Slide the autochanger cover (1) FULLY open
and press the button (2) to eject the
magazine. Keep the sliding cover closed at all
other times to prevent dust and dirt from
entering the autochanger.
Information about loading and unloading the
magazine can...

Interior equipment
59
CUP HOLDER(if fitted)
Push leading edge of tray to open.
CUBBY BOX
NOTE:
The recesses in the underside of the
lid are for cups or drink cans.
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS
(if fitted) 

Interior equipment
60
INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR
Automatic mirror
(if fitted)
The interior mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming function which operates
when the auto button on the base of the
mirror is pushed and the starter switch is
turned on. A green indicator to the right of the
button confirms the mirror is powered.
When powered, the mirror will reduce glare
from following vehicles at night. Press the
auto button again and the mirror assumes its
normal reflective state.
Automatic mirror with...

Interior equipment
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Manual mirror
(if fitted)
The manual rear view mirror can be dipped to
reduce glare from following vehicles. At night,
move the lever at the base of the mirror
forward to dip the mirror. Normal visibility is
restored by pulling the lever back again.WARNING
In some circumstances the view reflected in
a dipped manual mirror can confuse the
driver as to the precise location of following
vehicles. Remember to take additional care!