Land Rover Freelander 2003my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Nas Rover

Cruise Control
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Cruise  Co ntrolCRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control enables the driver to maintain a 
constant road speed without using the 
accelerator pedal. This is particularly useful for 
freeway cruising or for any journey where a 
constant speed can be maintained for a lengthy 
period.
The cruise control system has three switches; a 
master switch on the left side of the instrument 
binnacle (illustrated above) and two control 
switches marked ‘SET +’ and ‘RES’ mounted on 
the steering wheel....

Cruise Control
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To operate:
1.Press the master switch (the switch 
indicator light and the warning light in the 
instrument panel illuminate whenever the 
switch is pressed to the ‘on’ position).
2.Accelerate until the desired cruising speed 
is reached. This must be above the 
systems operational minimum speed of 
28 mph (45 km/h).
3.Press the ‘SET +’ switch to set the vehicle 
speed in the systems memory. Cruise 
control will now maintain that road speed 
without the need for operation of the...

Brakes
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Brak esFOOT BRAKE
For your safety, the hydraulic braking system 
operates through dual circuits. However, in the 
event of a brake failure where only one circuit is 
operational, the vehicle should only be driven at 
slow speed to the nearest Land Rover retailer. 
In these circumstances, exercise EXTREME 
CAUTION and be aware that much greater pedal 
effort and longer stopping distances will be 
required.
Servo assistance
The braking system is servo assisted, but ONLY 
when the engine is...

Brakes
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Brake pads
Brake pads and linings require a period of 
bedding in. For the first 200 miles (300 km), 
you should avoid situations where heavy 
braking is required.
Remember that regular servicing is vital to 
ensure that the brake components are 
examined for wear at the correct intervals and 
changed whenever necessary to ensure long 
term safety and optimum performance.
CAUTION: DO NOT rest your foot on the brake 
pedal while driving as this may overheat the 
brakes, reduce their efficiency...

Brakes
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PARKING BRAKE 
The parking brake operates on the rear wheels 
only and should not require adjustment.
To engage the parking brake, depress the 
button and pull the lever up fully.
To release, pull the lever up slightly, depress 
the button (arrowed in illustration) and lower 
the lever.
When parking on a slope, do not rely on the 
parking brake alone to hold the vehicle. Always 
ensure the parking pawl of the gearbox has fully 
engaged by carefully releasing the foot brake 
and allowing the...

Brakes
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
CAUTION: ABS cannot overcome the physical 
limitations of stopping the vehicle in too short a 
distance, cornering at too high a speed, or the 
danger of aquaplaning, i.e. where a layer of 
water prevents adequate contact between the 
tires and the road surface.
The fact that a vehicle is fitted with ABS must 
never tempt the driver into taking risks that 
could affect his/her safety or that of other road 
users. In all cases, it remains the drivers 
responsibility to drive...

Brakes
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Warning light
The anti-lock braking system 
incorporates a monitoring system, 
which checks that all the electrical 
components are in working order, as soon as 
the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’ and 
also at frequent intervals during your journey.
The warning light on the instrument panel is an 
important part of this system. The warning light 
should illuminate for a short period as a bulb 
and system check when the starter switch is 
turned to position ‘II’ and then extinguish...

Traction Control
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T ra ctio n C ontro lELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL
The purpose of electronic traction control is to 
aid traction when one wheel spins while the 
other still has good grip (if one side of the 
vehicle is on ice and the other is on tarmac, for 
example). The system works by applying the 
brake to a spinning wheel in order to transfer 
torque to the other side of the axle.
NOTE: Traction control only operates below 
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
Warning light
The instrument panel...

Hardback
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HardbackREMOVING AND FITTING THE HARDBACK
Removal
WARNING
Hardback is a heavy item. Removal/refitting 
should be carried out by two people.
NOTE: It is recommended that roof bars be 
removed prior to removing the hardback (see 
‘REMOVING AND FITTING THE ROOF BARS*’, 
page 121).
1.Press the button on the catch, then push 
the catch forwards and allow to drop.2.Pivot the rear locking levers 90° 
rearwards.
3.With assistance, lift the hardback (rear 
first) from the vehicle.
H4844
H3427
H3428 

Hardback
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Fitting
NOTE: It is recommended that the roof bars be 
removed prior to fitting the hardback to the 
vehicle (see ‘REMOVING AND FITTING THE 
ROOF BARS*’, page 121).
1.Open taildoor, then with assistance, angle 
the hardback as shown and position on 
the vehicle.
2.Locate the rear locking pins and pivot both 
locking levers 90° forwards.
H3429
H3430