Land Rover Discovery Series Ii Owners Handbook Nas Rover

							Seat belts
28 WEARING SEAT BELTS CORRECTLY
H2488
Fastening the inertia reel belts
Inertia reel belts are fitted to all front and rear
seating positions, and also to the occasional
rear seats (where fitted).
Draw the belt over the shoulder and across
the chest, and then insert the metal tongue
plate into the lock nearest the wearer - a
CLICK indicates that the belt is securely
locked.
In some circumstances, perhaps due to the
vehicle being parked on a slope, the inertia
mechanism may engage, preventing the initial
extension of a belt. This is not a fault - ease
the belt free and use it.
Adjust the seat belt to eliminate any slack in
the webbing. DO NOT slacken the webbing by
holding the belt away from the body - to be
fully effective, the seat belt must remain in full
contact with the body at all times. Also,
ensure that the lap belt fits as low on the hips
as possible and that the shoulder belt passes
across the shoulder without slipping off or
pressing on the neck.
H2491
Upper anchorage adjustment
(front seats only)
The height of the seat belt upper anchorage
can be adjusted for comfort AND safety.
Squeeze the control between finger and
thumb to raise or lower the anchorage. For
safety, the seat belt should always be worn
with the webbing crossing the shoulder
midway between the neck and the edge of the
shoulder.
Ensure that the anchorage is correctly located
in one of the height positions before driving.
Where possible, rear seat passengers should
adjust their position on the seat to enable the
seat belt webbing to cross the shoulder
without pressing on the neck. 
						

							Seat belts
29
WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body (pelvis, chest and
shoulders), and can only be worn safely with
the seats in a normal, upright, position.
·ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the
hips as possible (never across the
abdomen) and ensure that the diagonal
belt passes across the shoulder without
slipping off or pressing on the neck.
·DO NOT travel with the seat backs
reclined steeply optimum benefit from
the seat belt is obtained with the seat
back set to an angle of 25 degrees from
the upright. Seat belts are only effective
when they are properly positioned on the
body - a steeply reclined seat could
allow a passenger to slip under either
the shoulder or the lap belt.
WARNING
·DO NOT fit more than one person into a
belt; this could result in the occupants
striking each other and causing injury in
the event of a crash.
·DO NOT use, or attempt to fit, a seat belt
that is twisted or obstructed in any way
that could impede its smooth operation.
If a belt is twisted, it must be
straightened before use. Using a twisted
or obstructed seat belt could increase
the risk of injury in a crash.
·ALWAYS use the seat belt lock (buckle)
nearest the wearer. If the belt is locked
in the wrong place, the seat belt will not
fit correctly and may ride up over the
abdomen, causing serious internal injury
in a crash.
·DO NOT wear the shoulder belt under
your arm. In an accident this could
increase your chances of being injured.
Wearing seat belts during
pregnancy
The seat belts have been designed for all
adults, including pregnant women. In a crash
situation any occupant is less likely to be
injured while correctly restrained by a seat
belt. However, pregnant women should wear
the lap belt as low on the hips as possible to
avoid pressure on the abdomen.
Women should consult their doctor to
establish the best use of seat belts during
pregnancy. 
						

							Seat belts
30 CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR SMALL CHILDREN
AND BABIES
Infants and children too small for adult seat
belts should be restrained in a child safety
seat or restraint system appropriate to their
age and/or size, and which is approved for use
in your vehicle. All child restraint systems are
designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap
belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder
belt. Always ensure that the manufacturers
fitting instructions are followed exactly. Crash
statistics show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear (2nd row)
seating positions than in the front.
NOTE:Some child seat manufacturers
recommend the installation of a top tether
strap that is mounted to the vehicle body.
Some may also provide generic hardware to
install the tether to the vehicle body.
INSTALLATION OF THIS HARDWARE WILL
DAMAGE THE HEADLINER OF THE VEHICLE.
Such damage will not be covered under
warranty. For cost and installation of Land
Rover approved mounts, please contact your
Land Rover Centre or retailer.
Seat belt locking mechanism
The seat belts fitted to the second row seats
have a special locking mechanism, which aids
the securing of child restraint systems. The
mechanism is used to secure a child restraint
as follows:
1.Attach the seat belt to the child restraint in
accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
2.Insert the metal tongue of the seat belt
into the lock ensuring that it engages with
a click.
3.Pull on the shoulder section of the belt
until it is fully extended.
4.Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound
will confirm that the mechanism has
engaged.
5.Remove all slack from the mechanism, by
pulling upwards on the shoulder belt,
immediately above the child restraint.
6.Check the tightness of the installation by
rocking the child seat backwards and
forwards, any movement of the seat
indicates the need for further tightening. 
						

							Seat belts
31 7.If the seat needs tightening further,
remove the metal tongue of the seat belt
from the lock and shorten the belt by
feeding the belt back into the reel.
Re-insert the metal tongue into the lock,
this will take some effort if the belt has
been adjusted correctly.
8.Re-evaluate the tightness of the
installation. If the child seat is still too
loose, repeat the above procedure, making
the belt incrementally shorter (and
therefore tighter). It may be necessary to
put your weight on the seat in order to
fasten the belt.
To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch
the seat belt and allow it to fully retract.
WARNING
·UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A
REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT BE
INSTALLED IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER
SEAT POSITION. INFLATION OF THE
AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH FOR THE CHILD.
·DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be
carried on the lap. The force of a crash
can increase effective body weight by as
much as 30 times, making it impossible
to hold on to the child.
·Children could be endangered in a crash
if their child restraints are not properly
secured in the vehicle.
·Young adults and children typically
require the use of a booster seat
appropriate to their age and size,
thereby enabling the seat belts to be
properly fitted, reducing the risk of injury
in a crash.
·DO NOT use a child seat that hooks over
the seat back. This type of seat cannot
be satisfactorily secured, and is unlikely
to be safe for your child.
·Never leave a child unattended in your
vehicle. 
						

							Seat belts
32 SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS
The seat belt pre-tensioners activate in
conjunction with the airbag SRS and provide
additional protection in the event of a severe
frontal impact on the vehicle (see
Airbag
SRS).
The pre-tensioners automatically
retract the seat belts fitted to the front seats.
This reduces any slack in both the lap and
diagonal portions of the belts, thereby
reducing forward movement of the belt wearer
in the event of a severe frontal collision.
The airbag SRS warning light on the
instrument panel will alert you to any
malfunction of the seat belt pre-tensioners.
If the pre-tensioners have been activated, the
seat belts will still function as restraints, and
must be worn in the event that the vehicle
remains in a driveable condition.
NOTE:The seat belt pre-tensioners will NOT
be activated by rear, side or minor frontal
impacts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The seat belt pre-tensioners will only be
activated once and then MUST BE
REPLACED. Failure to replace the
pre-tensioners will reduce the efficiency
of the vehicles front restraint systems.
After any frontal impact, always have the
seat belts and pre-tensioners checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a Land
Rover dealer.
In the interests of safety, it is
recommended that removal or
replacement of the front seats and seat
belts should only be carried out by a Land
Rover dealer. 
						

							Seat belts
33 Care & maintenance of seat belts
WARNING
·DO NOT allow foreign matter
(particularly sugary food and drink
particles) to enter the seat belt locks -
such substances can render the locks
inoperative.
·Regularly inspect the belt webbing for
signs of fraying, cuts and wear, also
paying particular attention to the
condition of the fixing points and
adjusters.
·DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing.
Clean the webbing using warm water
and non-detergent soap only - allow to
dry naturally and DO NOT retract or use
the belts until they are completely dry.
·Always replace a seat belt that has
withstood the strain of an impact or
shows signs of fraying.
Testing inertia reel belts
From time to time, carry out the following
tests:
1.With the seat belt fastened, give the
webbing near the buckle a quick upward
pull. The buckle must remain securely
locked.
2.With the webbing half unreeled, hold the
tongue plate and give it a quick forward
pull. The mechanism must lock
automatically and prevent any further
unreeling of the belt.
3.With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the
webbing to the limit of its travel. Check
that unreeling is free from snatches and
snags.
If a seat belt should fail any of these tests,
contact your dealer immediately. 
						

							SRS/Airbag
34
The airbag supplementary restraint system (SRS) provides additional
protection for the driver and front seat passenger, in the event of a
collision or severe frontal impact on the vehicle.
Always remember; the SRS/airbags are a supplementary restraint system providing
ADDITIONAL protection in certain types of frontal impact collisions only - they DO NOT replace
the need to wear a seat belt. To minimise the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a
crash, all occupants in all seating positions including the driver, should always wear their seat
belt whether or not an airbag is present in that seating position!
H2474
SRS/airbag warning light
Whenever the starter switch is turned to
position II, the diagnostic control unit
monitors the readiness of the systems
electrical circuits. The elements of the system
being monitored include:
· SRS warning light
· Rotary coupler
· Airbag modules
· Airbag diagnostic control unit
· Airbag wiring harness
A warning light mounted on the instrument
panel will alert you to any malfunction of the
SRS/airbag. The system should always be
checked by a dealer if any of the following
symptoms occur. These indicate a fault, which
may result in the SRS/airbag not operating as
required in the event of a frontal impact.
· The warning light fails to illuminate when
the starter switch is turned to position II.
· The warning light fails to extinguish within
approximately four seconds after the
starter switch is turned to position II.
· The warning light illuminates after the
engine is started, or while the vehicle is
being driven. 
						

							SRS/Airbag
35 How the SRS/airbag works
The airbag supplementary restraint system
(labelled SRS), includes twin airbag modules
(shown in illustration) for the driver and the
front seat passenger and lap/shoulder belts at
both driver and front passenger seat
positions.
In the event of a frontal impact, a sensor
monitors the force of the impact, to determine
whether the SRS/airbag should be activated.
If the impact is sufficiently severe, the system
causes both airbags to inflate. Inflation is
instantaneous and accompanied by a loud
noise. Also evident are traces of smoke and
powder, which do not indicate a malfunction
of the airbag or the presence of fire.After inflation, the airbag will immediately
deflate thereby ensuring that visibility is not
impaired.
NOTE:The SRS/airbag is not designed to
activate in all frontal impacts; most minor
frontal impacts, heavy braking and driving
over pot holes will not result in sufficient
deceleration to cause the airbags to inflate.
This does not indicate that there is a fault with
the system. However, if, as a result of an
impact, you believe the airbags should have
deployed and they failed to do so, please call
1(800)637-6837 for advice, or to arrange for a
Land Rover representative to inspect the
vehicle to determine whether the system
operated correctly.
H2654 
						

							SRS/Airbag
36
WARNING
Following inflation, some SRS/airbag
components are hot - DO NOT touch until
they have cooled.
Even with SRS/airbag equipment fitted, seat
belts must ALWAYS be worn because:
·An airbag will only provide additional
protection in certain types of frontal
collisions. NO protection is afforded
against the effects of side or rear
impacts, roll over accidents, or minor
frontal impacts.
·Inflation and deflation take place
instantaneously and will not provide
protection against the effects of
secondary impacts that can occur during
multiple vehicle collisions.
CHILD SEATS
Children aged 12 years and under are more
likely than adult occupants to receive injuries
from inflating airbags. For this reason, it is
recommended that children should always be
seated in the second row of seats in a child
safety seat or restraint system apporopriate to
their age and size, see Seat belts.
If it is necessary for a child to travel in the
front, set the seat fully rearwards and use a
front facing child seat ONLY.
WARNING
DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD SEAT IN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LOCATION. If
the passenger airbag inflates, a child in a
rear facing child restraint could be seriously
injured.
Children could be endangered in a crash if
their child restraints are not properly
secured in the vehicle. Be sure to install
child restraints according to the
manufacturers instructions.
Under no circumstances should a rear facing
child seat be installed facing forward in any
seating position. 
						

							SRS/Airbag
37
WARNING
The airbag module inflates with
considerable speed and force. For your
safety:
An inflating airbag can cause facial
abrasions and other injuries. The injurious
affects of airbag inflation can be minimised,
by ensuring driver and passenger are seated
correctly, with the seat moved back as far as
is practical, and the seat belts worn
correctly.
NEVER attach accessory items to an airbag
module cover, or place items of hand
luggage or any objects on the top of a
module cover; these could interfere with the
inflation of the airbag, or if the airbag
inflates, be propelled inside the vehicle
causing injury to the occupants.
DO NOT allow occupants to obstruct the
operation of the airbag modules by placing
their feet, knees or any part of their person
in contact with, or close to, an airbag
module while the vehicle is moving.
Activation of an airbag creates dust, causing
possible breathing difficulties for asthma
suffers or other people with respiratory
problems. If an airbag is activated, any
occupant who suffers from breathing
difficulties should; either leave the vehicle
as quickly as possible, or obtain fresh air by
fully opening the windows or doors.
Both front seating positions are equipped
with knee bolsters to provide knee
protection in the event of an impact. DO NOT
modify the bolsters, or mount after market
equipment on or behind them.
Service information
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service, repair, replace,
or modify any part of the SRS/airbag;
tampering could cause inadvertent
activation of the system, resulting in
personal injury.
Certain components of the SRS/airbag must
be replaced by a Land Rover dealer after 10
years from the date of manufacture (shown on
the certification plate on the rear face of the
left hand front door).
ALWAYS contact your dealer if:
· an airbag inflates.
· the front of the vehicle is damaged, even if
the airbag has not inflated.
· any part of an SRS/airbag module cover
(the steering wheel centre pad or the
passenger side fascia panel) shows signs
of cracking or damage.