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

Seat Belts
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Seat BeltsSEAT BELT SAFETY
WARNING
Seat belts are life-saving equipment. In a 
collision, occupants not wearing a seat belt 
can be thrown around inside, or possibly 
thrown out of, the vehicle. This is likely to 
result in more serious injuries than would 
have been the case had a seat belt been worn. 
It may even result in loss of life!
Dont take chances with safety!
•DO make sure that ALL occupants are 
securely strapped in at all times - even for 
the shortest journeys.
•The airbag...

Seat Belts
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WEARING SEAT BELTS CORRECTLY
Fastening the seat belts
Inertia reel belts are fitted to all front and rear 
seating positions.
Draw the belt over the shoulder and across the 
chest and, ensuring that the webbing is not 
twisted, insert the metal tongue plate into the 
buckle 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...

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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.
Upper anchorage adjustment (5-door 
vehicle,front seats only)...

Seat Belts
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FRONT 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 ‘HOW THE 
AIRBAG SRS WORKS’, page 51). The 
pre-tensioners reduce 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...

Seat Belts
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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, and also 
pay 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...

Child Restraints
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Child RestraintsCHILD 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. 
Child seats and restraint systems designed for 
your vehicle will be one of two types:
•Those secured in vehicle seats by the seat 
belts.
•‘LATCH’ type child restraints employing 
anchor bars built into the rear seat frame.
All new and most older type child...

Child Restraints
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Vehicles fitted with a passenger airbag
Children under 12 years should travel in the 
rear of the vehicle at all times. Crash statistics 
show that children are safer when properly 
restrained in the rear seating positions than in 
the front. 
However, if it is essential that a child travel in 
the front, set the seat fully rearward and seat 
the child in an approved, FORWARD FACING 
child seat.
The above symbol affixed to the passenger side 
facia panel of your vehicle, warns against...

Child Restraints
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TETHER STRAP ANCHORAGES
Provision is made for the fitting of up to three 
child seats or restraint systems in the rear 
seats, of the type that require tether strap 
anchorage points.
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to 
withstand only those loads imposed by 
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no 
circumstances should they be used for adult 
rear seat belts or for harnesses for attaching 
other items or equipment to the vehicle.There are three tether strap...

Child Restraints
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‘LATCH’ TYPE CHILD RESTRAINTS
‘LATCH’ (Lower Anchors and Tether for 
Children)
The ‘LATCH’ three-point type child restraint 
system complies with Federal Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standards and is approved for fitting in 
your vehicle.
Fitting the restraints
This type of child restraint system should only 
be fitted in the two outer seating positions of 
the second row seats. Anchor bars built into the 
rear seat frame enable ‘LATCH’ type restraints 
to be securely attached to the vehicle...

Airbag SRS
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Airbag SRS
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
The airbag supplemental restraint system 
(SRS) provides additional protection for the 
driver and front seat passenger, in the event of 
a severe frontal impact on the vehicle.
WARNING
Always remember; the SRS/airbags are a 
supplemental 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 
reduce the risk of severe injury or death...