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

Warning Lights
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Parking brake & brake system - RED
The light illuminates when the 
parking brake is applied and 
extinguishes when it is fully 
released. If the light continues to illuminate 
after the handbrake is released, a fault with the 
braking system is indicated; check the brake 
fluid level (see ‘BRAKE FLUID’, page 160). If the 
light continues to illuminate after this, seek 
qualified assistance urgently.
Door open - RED
Illuminates when any of the doors 
(including the taildoor and hood)...

Warning Lights
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Hill descent control (HDC) ‘information’ - 
GREEN
Illuminates briefly as a bulb check 
when the starter switch is turned to 
position ‘II’ and will illuminate 
when HDC is selected. 
If HDC is selected when either of the operating 
gears is engaged (1st or reverse), the light will 
illuminate continuously. 
When HDC is selected and a non-operating gear 
position is engaged, the light will flash to inform 
the driver that HDC is selected, but not 
operating (see also ‘HDC fade-out’, page...

Audible Warnings
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Au dible Wa rnin gsAUDIBLE WARNINGS
Lights on reminder
If the lights are left on after the starter switch is 
turned off, a warning chime will sound when the 
drivers door is opened. The chime will cease as 
soon as the lights are switched off or when the 
drivers door is closed.
Starter key reminder 
If the key is left in the starter switch while the 
drivers door is open, a warning will chime 
continuously. The chime stops as soon as the 
door is closed, or the key is removed from...

Lights & Indicators
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L ig hts &  In dicatorsDIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, 
and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the 
appropriate GREEN warning light on the 
instrument panel will flash in time with the 
direction indicators). 
Hold the lever part-way up or down against 
spring pressure to indicate a lane change.
LIGHTS
The side, tail and headlights operate with the 
starter switch in any position. 
If the exterior lights are left on after the starter 
switch is turned...

Lights & Indicators
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Headlight high and dipped beams
Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel to 
change headlight beams (BLUE warning light 
glows when the headlights are on high beam).
To flash the headlights, pull the lever part way 
towards the steering wheel and release.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press to operate; all the direction 
indicator lights (including those 
fitted to a trailer) will flash 
together. Use ONLY in an emergency to warn 
other road users when your stationary vehicle 
is...

Wipers & Washers
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Wipers & WashersOPERATING
The wipers and washers will only operate when 
the starter switch is turned to position ‘I’ or ‘II’.
NOTE: If the wiper blades have stuck to the 
glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily 
prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this 
is the case, switch the wipers off, free the 
blades from the obstruction and then switch on 
again.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Intermittent wipe
Turn switch to position 1.
Normal speed wipe
Turn switch to position 2.
Fast speed wipe...

Wipers & Washers
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Single wipe
Pull the lever down and release immediately.
NOTE: With the lever held down, the wipers will 
operate at high speed until the lever is released.
Variable delay (intermittent wipe)
Rotate the inner switch to vary the delay 
between wipes.WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel. The 
windshield wipers will operate in conjunction 
with the washers for as long as the lever is held 
in this position, the wipers continuing for a 
further 3 to 4 wipes after...

Wipers & Washers
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REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER
Rear windshield wash/wipe
Press and hold the switch for the 
required duration of windshield 
washing. The wiper operates 
automatically during washing and continues for 
a further 4 wipes (approx.) after the switch is 
released.Rear windshield wiper
Press to operate: after 
continuously wiping 3 or 4 times, 
the wiper operates intermittently 
(approx. once every 6 seconds) until switched 
off.
NOTE: When reverse gear is selected, the rear 
wiper will...

Horn
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HornHORN
To operate, press either of the horn switches 
set into the steering wheel pad.
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Mirrors
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MirrorsEXTERIOR MIRRORS
NOTE: The right hand mirror glass is convex, 
providing a wider field of vision. As a result, 
objects reflected in this mirror are closer than 
they appear.
Adjustment
•Turn the control to the ‘L’ or ‘R’ position to 
select either the left or right hand mirror.
•With the starter switch turned to position 
‘II’, push the control in the appropriate 
direction to tilt the mirror glass up/down/left 
or right.
•When adjustment is complete, return the 
control to the OFF...