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

Locks & Alarm
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If the alarm sounds
If the alarm is triggered, it will sound for 
approximately 30 seconds before switching 
itself off and can be triggered up to ten times 
in total before needing to be reset. 
To silence the alarm, press either handset 
button, or operate the door locks using the key 
in the drivers door.
Single point entry
This is a personal security feature, which 
enables the drivers door only to be unlocked, 
leaving the other doors in a locked state. It can 
be operated by the...

Locks & Alarm
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CHILD-PROOF LOCKS
Move the lever on the rear doors down (see 
inset) to engage.
With the child-proof locks engaged, the rear 
doors cannot be opened from inside the 
vehicle, thereby avoiding the risk of a door 
being opened accidentally while the vehicle is 
moving.
WARNING
To avoid injury or even death, NEVER leave 
children unsupervised in the vehicle.
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION
Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of 
the security system and is designed to 
safeguard the vehicle...

Locks & Alarm
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DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH
An inertia switch, which operates when the 
starter switch is in position ‘II’, prevents the 
doors from centrally locking (or, if the doors are 
already locked, unlocks them) in the event of an 
accident or sudden impact. If this occurs, 
central locking will be inhibited until either: 
•the starter switch is turned off and the 
driver’s door has been opened and closed, 
or:
•the driver’s door has been opened and 
closed, and the inertia switch is reset. 
The...

Locks & Alarm
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REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY
The battery should last for approximately three 
years dependent upon use. When the battery 
needs replacing it will be apparent from the 
following symptoms:
•A gradual deterioration in range and 
performance.
•The alarm buzzer and the anti-theft alarm 
indicator light will double bleep/flash every 
second, for ten seconds, after the alarm is 
disarmed and drivers door opened. 
It is recommended that you fit a Land Rover 
STC 4080 or a Panasonic CR2032 replacement...

Locks & Alarm
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ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES
Alarm goes off unexpectedly. Ensure all windows, doors, hood and sunroof 
are closed.
Vehicle will not start. Press unlock button on handset. If it still will not 
start, consult your Land Rover retailer.
Hazard lights dont flash when alarm is 
armed.Ensure all doors and the hood are fully closed.
Doors unlock and hazard lights start to 
flash when vehicle is in motion.The inertia switch has been triggered - see 
‘DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH’, page 32. If...

Taildoor
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T aildoo rOPENING AND CLOSING
Opening the taildoor
When the release catch is pulled (as shown in 
illustration), the taildoor lock is released in two 
phases:
1.the taildoor glass drops clear of its 
retaining channel.
2.the electronic door latch is released and 
the door can be opened.
Initially, the door opens approximately half way 
until resistance is felt; this prevents the door 
swinging fully open and possibly hitting an 
obstruction, yet still enables access in a 
situation where...

Seats
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SeatsSEATING
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in the cargo 
area, inside or outside the vehicle. In a 
collision, people riding in these areas are 
more likely to be seriously injured or killed. 
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your 
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and 
safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle 
is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
SITTING CORRECTLY
The seats, head restraints, seat belts and 
airbags all contribute to the protection of...

Seats
37
Head restraint adjustment
WARNING
Head restraints are designed to support the 
back of the head (NOT THE NECK), and to 
restrain rearward movement of the head in 
the event of a collision. The restraint must be 
positioned level with the head to be effective.
DO NOT drive or carry passengers with the 
head restraints removed from occupied seats, 
or adjust the head restraints while the vehicle 
is in motion.
Failure to have the head restraint installed 
and properly positioned will increase the...

Seats
38
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
On vehicles not fitted with 60/40 split rear seats 
the whole seat can be folded forwards to 
increase luggage space. On vehicles fitted with 
60/40 split rear seats, either or both parts of the 
seat can be folded.
NOTE: Before folding the rear seats, ensure that 
the center rear seat belt is unbuckled.
WARNING
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are 
securely latched in the upright position when 
the seat is in use and when loads are carried 
in the luggage area.
Lift...

Seats
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Maximum luggage space
To create an extra large luggage area:
1.Lift the seat release levers to release the 
backrest and fold the seat backrest 
forward.
2.Tip the whole seat assembly forward as 
shown in illustration and readjust the front 
seats as required.
To return the seats to their normal position; 
push the seat base release levers (shown in 
lower inset) rearwards to unlock the seat base 
and unfold the seats. Ensure the seat backrests 
are properly secured by attempting to push 
them...