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

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In-Car En te rtainme ntRADIO/CASSETTE PLAYER
NOTE: Full operating instructions for any audio 
equipment fitted as standard to your vehicle, 
are contained in the `In-car Entertainment 
book in the literature pack.
CD autochanger
*
The CD autochanger is located under the front 
right hand seat. Full operating instructions are 
contained in the ‘In-car Entertainment’ book in 
the car literature pack.
WARNING
DO NOT insert or eject the magazine while 
driving - this action could result in the driver 
losing control of the vehicle.
RADIO AERIAL
Your vehicle is equipped with a detachable 
mast aerial, mounted on the roof.
NOTE: ALWAYS unscrew and remove the aerial 
before entering an automatic car wash.
Aerial height
Always check the available headroom and, if 
necessary, adjust the angle of the aerial (see 
illustration) before entering or leaving a garage 
or car park with insufficient headroom.
NOTE: The aerial of the navigation system* (if 
fitted) cannot be adjusted for height.
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS*
Volume control
Lift or press down to increase or decrease 
volume.
Search control
Lift or press down to search for the next or 
previous radio station on the selected 
waveband.
During CD play, lift the control to move forward 
to the next track, or press down to return to the 
start of the current track. Operate the control 
repeatedly to move forward or back through 
several tracks at a time.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM*
NOTE: Full operating instructions for the 
navigation system, if fitted to your vehicle, are 
contained in the `Audio and Navigation System 
book in the literature pack.
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Driving & Operating
Starting & Driving
STEERING COLUMN LOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  93
STARTER SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  93
STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94
DRIVING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  95
FUEL ECONOMY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  96
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  97
Fuel System
TYPE OF FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  98
GAS STATION SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
FUEL FILLER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
FUEL FILLING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
EMPTY FUEL TANK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Catalytic Converter
CATALYTIC CONVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  101
Automatic Transmission
CommandShiftTM TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . .  103
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  103
USING AN AUTOMATIC GEARBOX  . . . . . . . . . .  105
AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED MODES . . . . . . . .  107
Hill Descent Control
HILL DESCENT CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  108
Cruise Control
CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
Brakes
FOOT BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  112
PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  115
Traction Control
ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL. . . . . . . . . .  117
Hardback
REMOVING AND FITTING THE HARDBACK . . . .  118
Roof Bars
REMOVING AND FITTING THE ROOF BARS. . . .  121 
						

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LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   124
STOWAGE BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   124
VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   125
ROOF RACK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   125
Towing
TOW BARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   126
TOWING A TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   126 
						

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Driving & Operating
S ta rting &  Driv in gSTEERING COLUMN LOCK
To unlock the steering column
Insert the key FULLY and turn the starter switch 
to position ‘I’. A small movement of the steering 
wheel may be necessary to disengage the 
steering lock while turning the switch.
To lock the steering column
With the gear selector in ‘P’ (Park), turn the key 
to position ‘0’ and withdraw the key from the 
starter switch. Turn the steering wheel slightly 
until the lock engages.
WARNING
To prevent loss of steering control, do not 
under any circumstances turn the key to the 
O position while the vehicle is moving. To 
prevent the steering column lock engaging it 
is most important that, before the vehicle is 
moved in any way, the key be inserted in the 
lock and turned to position I. If, due to an 
accident or electrical fault, it is not safe to 
turn the key, disconnect the negative lead of 
the battery and then turn the key.
STARTER SWITCH
The starter switch is located to the right of the 
steering column, and uses the following 
sequence of key positions to operate the 
steering lock, electrical circuits and starter 
motor:
Position ‘0’
•Steering locked (if key is removed).
•Most lighting circuits are operational, 
including: sidelights, headlights and hazard 
warning lights.
•Gear selector lever locked in ‘P’.
Position ‘I’
•Steering unlocked.
•Clock, radio/cassette player and cigar lighter 
can now be operated.
Position ‘II’
•All instruments, warning lights and 
electrical circuits are operational.
Position ‘III’
•Starter motor operates.
Release the key immediately the engine 
starts (the key will automatically return to 
position ‘II’). Note that operation of position 
‘I’ electrical functions will be interrupted 
during engine cranking.
NOTE: Gear selector position ‘P’ or ‘N’ must be 
selected before the engine will start.
NOTE: Gear selector position ‘P’ must be 
selected before the key can be removed from 
the starter switch.
NOTE: Immediately after the engine is started, a 
short, low pitched ‘buzz’ may be heard; this is 
the ABS system priming and is no cause for 
concern.
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STARTING 
WARNING
Never start or leave the engine running in an 
unventilated building - exhaust gases are 
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide, 
which can cause unconsciousness and may 
even be fatal.
Before starting the engine and driving, ENSURE 
you are familiar with the precautions shown 
under ‘CATALYTIC CONVERTER’, page 101.
In particular, you should be aware that if the 
engine fails to start, continued use of the starter 
may result in unburnt fuel damaging the 
catalytic converter.
1.Check that the parking brake is applied 
and that the gear selector is ‘P’ (Park) or 
‘N’ (Neutral).
2.Switch off all unnecessary electrical 
equipment (including the air 
conditioning). 
3.Turn the starter switch to position ‘III’ to 
operate the starter motor. DO NOT press 
the accelerator pedal while starting, and 
RELEASE THE KEY as soon as the engine 
is running.
DO NOT pump the accelerator pedal during 
starting.
In temperate climates, DO NOT operate the 
starter for longer than 15 seconds. If the engine 
fails to start, switch off and wait for at least 10 
seconds before trying again. 
NOTE: Continued use of the starter will not only 
discharge the battery, but may cause damage to 
the starter motor and the catalytic converter.
NOTE: The battery charging, oil pressure and 
engine malfunction indicator warning lights 
should extinguish as soon as the engine is 
running.After starting, ensure that the parking brake and 
foot brake are firmly applied and the accelerator 
pedal is not depressed while moving the gear 
selector lever from ‘N’ or ‘P’, otherwise, the 
vehicle may move immediately the selector 
lever is moved to one of the drive positions 
(1, 2, 4, D or R). This is particularly important 
when the engine is cold, because the engine will 
be idling at a faster speed than normal.
NOTE: The selector lever cannot be moved from 
‘P’ into a drive position while the engine is 
running, unless the brake pedal is applied.
Cold climates
The engine of your Freelander is fitted with an 
advanced ‘drive by wire’ engine management 
system. This is designed to optimise the 
vehicle’s cold start behaviour - pressing the 
accelerator pedal has no effect on starting 
performance. 
At temperatures down to -15°F (-26°C), the 
engine should start within 5 to 8 seconds. 
Below this temperature, engine cranking times 
will increase significantly and the starter motor 
may need to be operated continuously for as 
long as 30 seconds before the engine will start. 
For this reason, ensure that all non-essential 
electrical equipment is switched off. 
In very cold climates the oil pressure warning 
light may take several seconds to extinguish. 
Sump Heater (Canadian specification only)
*
If the vehicle is left in temperatures of -15°F 
(-25°C) or lower, the sump oil heater should be 
used to improver the engine’s starting 
characteristics.
The heater plug is clipped behind the lower 
radiater grille. Unclip the cable adjacent to the 
plug and pull the plug through the grille. 
Remove the protective cover from the plug then 
connect it to an appropriate mains supply cable 
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The cover should always be refitted when the 
the heater is unplugged from the mains socket 
to prevent ingress of dirt, snow or other 
contaminants. It is also recommended that the 
cable and plug is wire tied to one of the upright 
grille supports for easy use if the heater is to be 
used regularly.
DRIVING
WARNING
Vehicle stability
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance 
and, hence, a higher center of gravity than 
ordinary passenger cars to enable the vehicle 
to perform in a wide variety of different 
off-road applications. An advantage of the 
higher ground clearance is a better view of 
the road, allowing the driver to more easily 
anticipate problems. Inexperienced drivers 
should take additional care, remembering 
that the Freelander is not designed for 
cornering at the same speeds as conventional 
passenger cars, any more than a low slung 
sports car is designed to perform 
satisfactorily in off-road conditions. As with 
other vehicles of this type, failure to operate 
the Freelander correctly may result in loss of 
control or even vehicle rollover.
Before driving
Learn the layout and function of all the warning 
lights and controls, and adjust the seat to a 
comfortable driving position, from which you 
can ensure full control of the vehicle.
Always start the engine and operate the 
controls from the driving position.
Instruments and warning lights
Before driving it is important to fully 
understand the function of the instruments and 
warning lights.NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular 
importance; illumination indicates that a 
safety-related problem or potentially serious 
mechanical fault exists. If a red light 
illuminates, always stop the vehicle and seek 
qualified assistance before continuing.
Warming-up 
DO NOT warm-up the engine by allowing it to 
idle at a slow speed.
In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable 
to drive the vehicle straight away, remembering 
that harsh acceleration and labouring the 
engine before the normal operating 
temperature has been reached can damage the 
engine.
Vehicle Height
The overall height of your vehicle exceeds that 
of ordinary passenger cars (for convenience the 
height is shown on the underside of the sun 
visor). Always be aware of the height of your 
vehicle and check the available headroom 
before driving through low entrances. This is 
particularly important if the vehicle is fitted with 
a roof rack or if a sunroof is open.
Parking
WARNING
After bringing the vehicle to a stop, ALWAYS 
apply the parking brake and select ‘P’ (Park) 
before releasing the foot brake and switching 
off the engine.
Switching off
With ‘P’ (Park) selected, return the starter 
switch to position ‘I’ and then to position ‘0’ to 
remove the key.
NOTE: The key cannot be removed from the 
starter switch unless the gear selector is in the 
‘P’ (Park) position. 
						

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Breaking-in 
Proper breaking-in will have a direct bearing on 
the reliability and smooth running of your 
vehicle throughout its life.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and 
tires need time to ‘bed-in’ and adjust to the 
demands of everyday motoring. During the first 
600 miles (1000 km), it is essential to drive with 
consideration for the breaking-in process and 
heed the following advice:
•LIMIT maximum road speed to 70 mph 
(110 km/h) or 3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive 
the vehicle on a light throttle and only 
increase engine speeds gradually once the 
breaking-in distance has been completed.
•DO NOT operate at full throttle or allow the 
engine to labour in any gear.
•AVOID fast acceleration and heavy braking 
except in emergencies.
After the breaking-in distance has been 
completed, engine speeds may be gradually 
increased.
FUEL ECONOMY
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major 
factors: 
•How your vehicle is maintained.
•How you drive your vehicle.
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential 
that your vehicle is maintained in accordance 
with the manufacturers service schedule. 
Items such as the condition of the air cleaner 
element, tire pressures and wheel alignment 
will have a significant effect on fuel 
consumption. But, above all, the way in which 
you drive is most important. The following hints 
may help you to obtain better value from your 
motoring: 
•Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop 
journeys.•Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and 
smoothly from rest.
•Do not drive in the lower gears for longer 
than necessary.
•Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and 
heavy braking.
•Anticipate obstructions and adjust your 
speed accordingly well in advance.
•When stationary in traffic, select neutral to 
improve fuel economy and air conditioning 
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous substances 
which can cause unconsciousness and may 
even be fatal.
•DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
•DO NOT start or leave the engine running 
in an enclosed unventilated area, or drive 
with the taildoor open.
•DO NOT modify the exhaust system from 
the original design.
•ALWAYS repair exhaust system leaks 
immediately.
•If you think exhaust fumes are entering the 
vehicle have the cause determined and 
corrected immediately.
Land Rover vehicles are fitted with emission 
and evaporative control equipment necessary 
to meet a number of territorial requirements.
In many countries it is against the law for 
vehicle owners to modify or tamper with 
emission control equipment, or to sanction the 
unauthorised replacement or modification of 
this equipment. In such cases the vehicle owner 
and the repairer may both be liable for legal 
penalties.
It is important to remember that all Land Rover 
retailers are properly equipped to perform 
repairs and to maintain the emission control 
system on your vehicle. 
						

							Fuel System
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F uel Sy stemTYPE OF FUEL
Octane requirements
Unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI minimum
octane rating of 87 is recommended.
NOTE: Federal law requires that gasoline octane 
ratings be posted on the pumps. The Cost of 
Living Council (CLC) octane rating or Anti 
Knock Index (AKI) octane rating shown is an 
average of Research Octane Number (RON) and 
Motor Octane Number (MON).
NOTE: Engine performance and fuel economy 
may improve if higher octane fuel is used.
Using unleaded fuel with an octane rating lower 
than that recommended above may reduce 
performance and economy and can also cause 
persistent, heavy ‘engine knock’ (a metallic 
rapping noise). If severe, this can lead to engine 
damage.If heavy engine knock is detected when using 
the recommended octane rated fuel, or if steady 
engine knocking is present while maintaining a 
steady speed on level roads, contact your 
retailer for advice.
NOTE: An occasional, light, engine knock while 
accelerating or climbing hills is acceptable.
Octane enhancers
The use of octane enhancers is not 
recommended, and may invalidate the vehicle 
warranty. 
NOTE: Reformulated gasolines and gasolines 
that contain detergents, anti-corrosion and 
stability additives are recommended - they will 
help your vehicle maintain the correct level of 
emissions and engine performance.
Driveability
If you encounter driveability, starting and 
stalling problems, especially in high ambient 
temperatures or at high altitude when the 
engine is cold, it may be caused by poor quality 
fuel. Try an alternative brand, and if the problem 
persists, seek advice from your retailer.
Gasoline/oxygenated fuel blends
To avoid invalidating the vehicle warranty, use 
ONLY fuels blended within the following limits:
•Up to 15% of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 
(MTBE) and unleaded fuel mix.
•Up to 15% of Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 
(ETBE) and unleaded fuel mix.
•Up to 10% of Ethanol (Ethyl or grain 
alcohol) and unleaded fuel mix.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ONLY USE UNLEADED FUEL
•Unleaded fuel is essential for proper 
operation of the emission control 
system.
DO NOT use leaded fuel! Your engine is 
designed to use unleaded fuel ONLY.
•Even a very small quantity of leaded 
fuel will damage your vehicles 
emission control system and could 
invalidate the emissions warranty. In 
addition, leaded fuel will damage the 
oxygen sensors in the fuel injection 
system and also seriously damage the 
catalyst in the catalytic converter.
Fuel system cleaning agents should be 
avoided, as many of these products can 
be harmful to gaskets and other materials 
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Methanol/unleaded fuel blends
In some areas, it is possible to buy unleaded 
fuel that is blended with up to 5% Methanol 
(Methyl or wood alcohol) and cosolvents and 
corrosion preventatives. Using these blends 
can cause driveability problems and damage to 
the fuel system components. Their use may 
also invalidate the vehicle warranty. 
WHEREVER POSSIBLE, AVOID USING FUEL 
CONTAINING METHANOL!
WARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury, 
and even death if misused. 
Methanol/unleaded fuel blends, even in small 
amounts, can cause blindness and possible 
death if swallowed. Additionally, take 
precautions to prevent methanol from coming 
into contact with the skin.
GAS STATION SAFETY
Always take sensible precautions when 
refuelling: 
•Switch off the engine.
•Do not smoke or introduce other ignition 
sources.
•Switch off mobile phones.
•Take care not to spill fuel.
•Do not overfill the tank.
•Do not fill gas cans in the vehicle.
•Use only the hold-open latch provided on 
the gasoline pump. Never jam the latch open 
with some other object.
WARNING
Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, 
in confined spaces, are also extremely 
explosive. 
Always place portable gasoline containers on 
the ground while filling. A fire may result if 
gasoline is pumped into a container that is 
inside a vehicle or on a truck bed. You could 
be burned!
FUEL FILLER
The fuel filler is located in the rear right-hand 
fender. Insert the key in the lock, turn it 
anti-clockwise and allow any pressure inside 
the tank to escape, before removing the cap.
NOTE: The key cannot be removed from the 
filler cap unless the cap is correctly positioned 
in the filler neck.
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