Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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WARNINGS IN THIS HANDBOOK
WARNING
Safety warnings are included in this 
handbook. These indicate a procedure which 
must be followed precisely in order to avoid 
the possibility of personal injury or serious 
damage to the vehicle.
SYMBOLS USED
The following symbols used within the 
handbook call your attention to specific types of 
information.
This recycling symbol identifies items 
that must be disposed of safely in order to 
prevent unnecessary damage to the 
environment.
This symbol...

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GEARBOX SELECTOR LEVER LABELS
(For Differential Lock equipped vehicles).
Information concerning the operation of the 
transfer gearbox with the automatic gearbox is 
printed on the center console. This is important 
information and must be understood fully with 
reference to the ‘TRANSFER GEARBOX’, 
page 121 of this handbook, before using the 
transfer gearbox. 
SUN VISOR LABELS
Information concerning the airbag SRS is 
attached to the sun visor as illustrated above.
H4693
H4760
H2662A...

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Also note the labels affixed to the outer side of 
the sun visor, which detail the vehicles 
standard ride height, both with and without an 
open sunroof, and alert owners to the need to 
be aware of the higher rollover risk, associated 
with a utility vehicle of this type (see also the 
relevant warning earlier in this section).
PASSENGER AIRBAG LABEL
Information concerning the passenger airbag is 
attached to the passenger airbag cover on the 
fascia as illustrated above, (see ‘AIRBAG...

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT LABELS
Various labels are fixed inside the engine 
compartment, the number, position and 
content of which may vary from model to 
model. The following illustration locates labels 
of specific importance and is included for 
guidance only.
A.Air conditioning label
B.Keep clear of rotating parts
C.Emission control label
J
180ml 700g –25g
6.3 fl oz((25 –1oz) (
780g –25g
32 –1oz) (180ml 
6.3fl oz) (
CAUTION
SYSTEM  TO  BE  SERVICED  BY  QUALIFIED  PERSONNEL.
PAG   OIL
ND...

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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 ‘four point’ drill 
whenever you leave your vehicle - even for just 
a few minutes:
1.Fully close all the windows (and the 
sunroof).
2.Remove your valuable belongings (or hide 
them out of sight).
3.Remove the starter key.
4.Superlock the vehicle using the...

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BREAKING-IN
Proper breaking-in will have a direct bearing on 
the reliability and smooth running of your 
vehicle throughout its life.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and 
tires need time to ‘bed-in’ and adjust to the 
demands of everyday motoring. During the first 
500 miles (800 km), it is essential to drive with 
consideration for the running-in process and 
heed the following advice:
•LIMIT maximum road speed to 70 mph (110 
km/h) or 3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive the...

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Controls & Instruments
Locks & Alarm
KEYS AND HANDSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . .  34
ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES. . . . . . . . . .  35
Seats
SITTING CORRECTLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
POWER OPERATED FRONT SEATS . . . . . . ....

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AUDIBLE WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   69
Lights & Indicators
DIRECTION INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   71
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   72
Wipers & Washers
OPERATING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   73
WINDSCREEN WIPERS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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C ontro ls & Instrumen ts
L oc ks &  AlarmKEYS AND HANDSETS 
You have been supplied with two remote 
handsets with integral keys which operate all 
locks.
The key number is stamped on a tag attached to 
the key ring. Check that the key number has 
been entered in the space provided on your 
Security card.
If required, additional handsets can be 
programmed into the system by your retailer.
If the remote handset is lost, contact a Land 
Rover retailer, who can supply replacement 
units....