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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 get to
know your Discovery as soon as you possibly
can. The more you understand before you
drive, the greater the satisfaction once you are
seated behind the steering wheel. 
The specification of each vehicle will vary 
according to territorial requirements and
also from model to model within the vehicle
range. Some of the information published in
this handbook, therefore, may not apply to
your particular Discovery.
SECTION 1
Introduction
Section Contents Page
Safety warnings 3...........................................
Owner information & service record 3............
Information labels 4........................................
Vehicle identification number 5.......................
Anti-theft precautions 6..................................
Breakdown safety code 6................................
Land Rover operates a policy of
constant product improvement and
therefore reserves the right to change
specifications without notice at any
time. Whilst every effort is made to
ensure complete accuracy of the
information in this handbook, no
liabilities for inaccuracies or the
consequences thereof can be accepted
by the manufacturer or the dealer,
except in respect of personal injury
caused by the negligence of the
manufacturer or the dealer. 
All rights reserved. No part of this 
publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system or transmitted, in
any form, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or other
means without prior written permission
from Rover Group Limited. 
						

							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 well as incorporating the service record
slips, which the Dealer should sign and stamp
to certify that the routine services have been
carried out at the recommended intervals.
WARNING
Safety warnings are included in this
handbook. These indicate either a procedure
which must be followed precisely, or
information that should be considered with
great care in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury or serious damage to the
vehicle.WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
VEHICLE
Warning labels attached to your
vehicle bearing this symbol
mean: DO NOT touch or adjust
components until you have read the relevant
instructions in the handbook.Warning labels showing this
symbol indicate that the ignition
system utilises very high
voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition
components while the starter switch is
turned on!
WARNING
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and, hence, a higher centre of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This will result in
different handling characteristics.
Inexperienced drivers should take additional
care, particularly in off-road driving
situations and when performing abrupt
manoeuvres on unstable surfaces. 
						

							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 gearbox with either manual or
automatic gearbox is printed on the centre
console. This is important information and
must be understood fully before using the
transfer gearbox. 
						

							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 maximum vehicle
weights) is stamped on a plate riveted to the
top of the radiator grille panel (this should
also match the VIN recorded in the Owner
Information & Service Record book).
In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and to
assist the police, the VIN is also stamped on a
plate which is visible through the left side of
the windscreen.
A.Type approval
B.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
C.Gross vehicle weight (where required)
D.Gross train weight (where required)
E.Maximum front axle load (where required)
F.Maximum rear axle load (where required) 
						

							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 the wheel until it locks.
·
Lock all the doors and turn on the alarm.
Thieves are attracted to vulnerable vehicles.
Even if you have followed the five point drill,
there is still much you can do to make your
vehicle a less inviting target.
BE SAFE NOT SORRY!
·
Park where your vehicle can easily be seen
by householders and passers-by.
·
At night, park in well lit areas and avoid
deserted or dimly lit side streets.
·
At home, if you have a garage, use it - and
NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.
·
Do not keep important vehicle documents
(or spare keys) in the vehicle - these are a
real bonus for the thief.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Remember the breakdown
safety code
If a breakdown occurs while travelling:-
·
Wherever possible, consistent with
road safety and traffic conditions the
vehicle should be moved off the
main thoroughfare, preferably into a
lay-by. If a breakdown occurs on a
motorway, pull well over to the
inside of the hard shoulder.
·
Switch on hazard lights.
·
If possible, position a warning
triangle or a flashing amber light at
an appropriate distance from the
vehicle to warn other traffic of the
breakdown, (note the legal
requirements of some countries).
·
Consider evacuating passengers
through nearside doors onto the
verge as a precaution should your
Discovery be struck by another
vehicle. 
						

							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 belts 25...................................................
Airbag SRS 30................................................
Steering column 34........................................
Door mirrors 35..............................................
Instruments 36...............................................
Warning lights 38...........................................
Lights & indicators 41....................................
Wipers & washers 43.....................................
Switches 45....................................................
Electric windows 47........................................
Sunroof 48.....................................................
Heating & ventilation 50.................................
Air conditioning 54.........................................
Interior equipment 56.....................................
Rear step 62...................................................
Loadspace cover 63........................................ 
						

							Controls
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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 (if fitted)
18.Cruise control master switch (if fitted)
19.Tranfer gear lever
20.Handbrake
21.Heated front seat swtiches (if fitted)
22.Electric window switches
23.Main gear lever
24.Cigar lighter
25.Cup holder
26.AshtrayNOTE:
The precise specification and location of controls may vary according to territorial
requirements and from model to model within the vehicle range. 
						

							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, or
with a window or sunroof open
- seeLocking using the key).
LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING
THE ALARM
Before locking the vehicle and arming the
alarm, ensure all doors, windows, sunroof and
bonnet are securely closed.
Locking with the handset
Within range of the vehicle briefly press the
lock button (PADLOCK SYMBOL) on the
handset. If the doors lock correctly, the hazard
warning lights will flash three times and the
alarm system indicator (located in the
instrument panel) will start to flash.
Each time the vehicle is locked using the
handset, a coded signal is transmitted to a
receiver inside the vehicle, which activates the
following security features: 
						

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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 twice when the handset is
used to lock the vehicle, this indicates that
either the bonnet or a door is not fully closed.
In this case the alarm will still be armed and
the engine immobilised, but ultrasonic space
protection will not have been activated.
Once the open door or aperture is closed, the
hazard warning lights will flash three times
and the alarm system will arm itself as
described previously.
Unlocking with the handset
Within range of the vehicle briefly press the
PLAIN button on the handset; the hazard
warning lights flash once, the alarm is
disarmed immediately and the engine is
re-mobilised.
NOTE:
Dependent upon the territory, the
hazard lights will flash once and the interior
light illuminates when the alarm system is
disarmed.
If the handset fails to unlock the vehicle, use
the key and resynchronise the handset(see
item 6 under Handset battery).If the alarm sounds
To silence the alarm, press either handset
button, or operate the door locks using the
key. If the alarm is not silenced it will sound
for approximately 30 seconds before
switching itself off, and can be triggered up to
three times in total before needing to be reset.
Anti-theft alarm indicator light
After locking, the RED indicator light on the
instrument panel will flash rapidly while the
alarm system is arming itself.
After 10 seconds, the indicator light adjusts to
a slower frequency, and continues flashing as
an anti-theft deterrent until such a time as the
alarm is disarmed.