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 cause the
windscreen to mist. If this happens, switch
off air recirculation immediately.NOTE:
The air blower switch and air
recirculation control will only operate with the
starter switch at position II.5. Air conditioning switch(if fitted)
The air conditioning system supplies
cooled, dried, air through the selected
vents when the air blower is operating.
With the engine running, press the switch
to operate (the indicator light in the switch
illuminates when the air conditioning is
switched on).
6. Rear air conditioning switch(if fitted)
The rear air conditioning system is
controlled by two-way switches situated in
the front control panel (6) and in the rear
roof lining illustrated above. Either switch
will operate the system provided the front
air conditioning system is already in
operation.
The system supplies cooled, dried air to
the rear passenger compartment through
air vents also set into the rear roof lining.
In addition, the fan speed can also be
adjusted independently by rear seat
passengers; a slider control mounted
below the rear air conditioning switch in
the rear roof, controls the flow of air from
the rear vents.
During cold weather when the air
conditioning system is not in use the rear
blower and air vents can be used as a
ventilation system to supply recirculated
air to the rear passenger compartment. 
						

							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 can then be further adjusted to suit
your comfort requirements.
Always remember that full heating is not
available until the engine has reached its
normal operating temperature.
Maximum heating
Set the controls as shown, with the blower at
the slowest speed (position 1) until the
temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
warming up - the blower speed can then be
increased.
Demisting
Set the controls as shown to obtain the
maximum flow of heated air from the
windscreen and side window vents.
Opening a window may improve ventilation.Defrosting
Set the controls as shown and switch on air
recirculation to prevent cold air from being
drawn into the vehicle. Turn air recirculation
off as soon as the windscreen is clear to
prevent any possibility of the windscreen
misting.
Maximum ventilation
Set the controls as shown with the face level
vents open. Adjust the blower speed as
required. 
						

							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,
in very hot conditions and if the engine is
required to work unusually hard, could result
in high engine temperatures. If the
temperature gauge pointer reaches the RED
zone, the air conditioning is designed to cut
out and resume operation when engine
temperature returns to normal.Points to remember:
·
If the temperature inside the vehicle is
higher than that outside when you start
the engine, it will take time for the air
conditioning to become fully effective. It is
best to ventilate the vehicle by opening the
windows and operating the air blower for a
brief period before switching on the air
conditioning. Remember to close the
windows whenever the air conditioning is
operating.
·
Operating the air conditioning takes power
from the engine and consequently
increases fuel consumption.
·
All air conditioning systems need to be
operated for a short while every week
(even in winter) to maintain them in peak
condition.
·
The purpose of an air conditioning system
is to dehumidify air. The surplus water
produced by this process is expelled from
the system via drain tubes beneath the
vehicle. This may result in a small pool of
water forming on the road when the
vehicle is stationary and is not a cause for
concern.
·
Do not obstruct the air intake for the rear
air conditioning system. This is positioned
to the front of the left hand side facing
seat.
·
In conditions of high humidity, slight
screen misting may be experienced when
the air conditioning system is turned on.
This is a natural occurrence on most
automotive air conditioning systems. It is
not a fault; misting will clear after a few
seconds once the air conditioning system
is operating. 
						

							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, switch off the air
recirculation control (to allow fresh air to enter
the passenger compartment) and reset the
blower speed to suit your requirements.
Reducing humidity
Because air conditioning reduces moisture in
the air it can be used to demist windows
quickly in damp weather. Used in conjunction
with the heater it also makes the interior of the
vehicle warm and dry.
After switching on the air conditioning,
position the controls as shown; this setting
will prove ideal for most driving conditions.
Later, adjust the temperature control and
blower speed as required. 
						

							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:
Any subsequent opening and shutting
of doors prior to the starter switch being
turned on again, will cause the 15 second
delay feature to operate.
NOTE:
After 8 minutes a time-out function
extinguishes the lights to prevent the battery
from discharging.
REAR INTERIOR LIGHT
Press switch to manually illuminate (or
extinguish) light.LOAD SPACE LIGHT
Illuminates automatically whenever the rear
door is opened and extinguishes when the
door is closed.
GLOVEBOX LIGHT
Illuminates automatically whenever the
glovebox is opened provided the sidelights are
switched on, and extinguishes when the
glovebox is closed.
CLOCK
The digital clock display illuminates when the
starter switch is turned on and dims
automatically for night time viewing, when the
side lights are illuminated.
To adjust the time, use a ballpoint pen or
similar probe to press the hour (left hand) and
minute (right hand) controls, until the correct
time is displayed.
NOTE:
The clock will need to be reset if the
battery is disconnected. 
						

							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 in illustration).
Rear:To remove, open the ashtray and
disengage the lower pivot by pushing the front
of the ashtray upwards at an angle.
Refit by locating the upper pivot and then
easing the ashtray into a position whereby the
lower pivot can also be engaged.
WARNING
DO NOT use the ashtrays for disposing of
waste paper or other combustible items. 
						

							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 be found in the In-car
entertainment section.
WARNING
DO NOT insert or eject the magazine while
driving. 
						

							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 map reading lights
(if fitted)
The interior mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming function which operates
when the centre button (arrowed in
illustration) on the base of the mirror is
pushed and the starter switch is turned on. An
indicator light confirms that the dimming
function is operating.
When powered, the mirror will reduce glare
from following vehicles at night. Pressing the
button a second time returns the mirror to its
normal reflective state.
Map reading lights
Twin map reading lights are mounted on the
underside of the mirror. These are individually
controlled by the push buttons on either side
of the auto-dim mirror switch. 
						

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61
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!