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

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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.
WARNING
DO NOT use cruise control on winding or 
slippery road surfaces, or in traffic conditions 
where a constant speed cannot easily be 
maintained.
CAUTION: Always observe the following 
precautions:
DO NOT use cruise control when using low 
range or reverse gears.
Use of ‘sport’ mode is not recommended when 
cruise control is selected.
ALWAYS switch off the master switch when 
you no longer intend to use cruise control to 
avoid accidental activation of cruise control.
DO NOT rest your foot under the accelerator 
pedal while cruise control is engaged - your 
foot could become trapped.
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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 
accelerator pedal.
With cruise control operating, speed can be 
increased, by normal use of the accelerator, 
when overtaking for example. When the 
accelerator is released, road speed will return to 
the selected cruising speed.
However, if
a road speed of 31 mph (50 km/h) above the 
selected cruising speed has been reached
or
a speed above the selected cruising speed 
has been maintained for more than 45 
seconds
cruise control will automatically disengage.
To reduce the cruising speed: 
Press the ‘RES’ switch to slow the vehicle, until 
the required speed has been reached. Then 
press the ‘SET +’ switch to establish the new 
cruising speed (remember that cruise control 
will not operate at speeds below 28 mph (45 
km/h)).
To increase the set cruising speed:
Press and hold the ‘SET +’ switch: the vehicle 
will accelerate automatically. Release the 
switch as soon as the desired speed has been 
reached.Alternatively, the set speed can be increased 
incrementally by ‘tapping’ the ‘SET +’ switch. 
Each press of the switch will increase the speed 
by approximately 1 mph (1.5 km/h).
Disengaging cruise control
The cruise control will automatically disengage 
when the gear selector is moved into ‘N’ 
(Neutral), or when the brake pedal is pressed. 
Cruise control can also be disengaged by 
pressing the ‘RES’ switch.
To re-engage cruise control at the previously 
set speed, press the ‘RES’ switch.
NOTE: The speed held in the cruise control 
memory will be cancelled when either the 
cruise control master switch or the starter 
switch is turned off. 
						

							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 running. Without this 
assistance greater braking effort is necessary to 
safely control the vehicle, resulting in longer 
stopping distances. Always observe the 
following precautions:
•NEVER allow the vehicle to coast with the 
engine turned off.
•ALWAYS take particular care when being 
towed with the engine turned off.
•If the engine should stop for any reason 
while the vehicle is in motion, bring the 
vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic 
conditions safely allow, and DO NOT pump 
the brake pedal as the braking system may 
lose any remaining assistance available.
WARNING
•NEVER place non-approved floor matting 
or any other obstructions under the brake 
pedal. This restricts pedal travel and 
braking efficiency.
•NEVER move a vehicle without the engine 
running because braking assistance will 
not be available. The pedal brakes will 
still function, but more pressure will be 
required to operate them.
WARNING
If the brake warning light should illuminate 
while the vehicle is in motion, bring the 
vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic 
conditions and safety permit and seek 
qualified assistance before continuing. 
DO NOT pump the brake pedal - the braking 
system may lose any remaining power 
assistance available. 
						

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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 and cause 
excessive wear.
Brake warning light
If the warning light on the 
instrument panel illuminates while 
driving, and the handbrake is fully 
released, a fault with the braking system is 
indicated. Check the brake fluid level; if the light 
continues to illuminate, seek qualified 
assistance before continuing.
WARNING
If the brake warning light should illuminate 
while the vehicle is in motion, be prepared for 
increased brake pedal travel, and then stop 
the vehicle as quickly as traffic conditions and 
safety permit and seek qualified assistance 
before continuing.
Wet conditions
CAUTION: Driving through water or even very 
heavy rain may adversely affect braking 
efficiency. Always dry the braking surfaces by 
intermittent light application of the brakes, first 
ensuring that you are at a safe distance from 
other road users. 
						

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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 vehicle to ‘rock’ into ‘P’ (park).
CAUTION: DO NOT apply the parking brake 
whilst the vehicle is in motion (except in an 
emergency) as this could result in loss of 
vehicle control and damage to the 
transmission.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the wheel chocks when jacking 
the vehicle.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Always apply the parking brake fully 
whenever you park.
DO NOT rely on the parking brake to 
operate effectively if the vehicle has been 
subjected to immersion in mud and water 
(see ‘Off-Road Driving’ section). 
						

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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 within normal safety 
margins, having due consideration for 
prevailing weather and traffic conditions.
The ABS is designed to operate only with the 
tires specified in ‘Technical Data’ (see‘WHEELS 
& TIRES’, page 208) and genuine Land Rover 
parts. The manufacturers cannot accept any 
responsibility for inefficient operation of the 
system caused by modifications to the vehicle, 
or the fitting of non-approved components. 
Always consult your Land Rover retailer for 
advice.
The driver should always take account of the 
surface to be travelled over and the fact that 
brake pedal reactions will be different to those 
experienced on a non-ABS vehicle.
The purpose of the anti-lock braking system 
(ABS) is to allow efficient braking without wheel 
locking - thereby allowing the driver to retain 
steering control of the vehicle.
Under normal braking conditions, (where 
sufficient road surface friction exists to reliably 
bring the vehicle to a halt without the wheels 
locking), ABS will not be activated. However, 
should the braking force exceed the available 
adhesion between the tires and the road surface 
causing one or more wheels to lock, then ABS 
will come into operation. This will be recognisable by a rapid pulsation 
felt through the brake pedal.
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.
Anti-lock braking in action
In normal road use, during an emergency 
situation full braking effort should always be 
applied even when the road surface is slippery. 
The anti-lock braking system constantly 
monitors the speed of each wheel and varies 
braking pressure to each, according to the 
amount of traction available, thereby ensuring 
that the wheels do not lock.
No matter how hard you brake, you should be 
able to continue steering the vehicle as normal. 
WARNING
DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time; 
this will interrupt operation of the system and 
may increase braking distance.
DO NOT place non-approved floor mats, or 
any other obstruction under the brake pedal. 
This restricts pedal travel and, therefore, 
impairs braking efficiency.
NOTE: On soft surfaces such as powdery snow, 
sand or gravel, braking distances may be 
greater than those achievable on a vehicle 
without anti-lock braking. This is because the 
action of locked wheels on loose surfaces, is to 
build up a wedge of material in front of the 
wheels, which assists in bringing the vehicle to 
a halt. However, even in these circumstances, 
the anti-lock braking system will provide better 
stability and steering control. 
						

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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 (the 
light may flash during this period). 
If the light remains on or subsequently 
illuminates while driving, a fault has been 
detected by the self monitoring system and full 
ABS control may not be available - consult your 
retailer at the earliest opportunity. The normal 
braking system remains fully operational and is 
not affected by partial or full loss of the ABS. 
However, braking distances may increase.
Additional operating information
While anti-lock braking is designed to operate 
equally effectively in ‘off-road’ driving 
conditions, on certain surfaces total reliance on 
the system may be unwise - remember, in 
normal circumstances, anti-lock braking 
operates only AFTER one or more roadwheels 
has reached the limit of its grip. It cannot 
reliably compensate for driver error or 
inexperience on difficult off-road surfaces.
Note the following:
•Under ABS control, heavy braking on a dry 
road may produce tire noise and slight 
marking of the road surface. Neither need 
cause concern.•On soft or deep surfaces such as powdery 
snow, sand or gravel, and on extremely 
rough ground, the braking distance required 
by the anti-lock braking system may be 
greater than those achievable with a 
non-ABS system, even though improved 
steering would be experienced. This is 
because the natural action of locked wheels 
on soft surfaces is to build up a wedge of 
surface material in front of the wheels, 
which assists in stopping.
•The driver should always take account of the 
surface to be travelled over and the fact that 
brake pedal reactions will be different from 
those experienced on a non-ABS vehicle.
•When maximum braking is required on 
loose or bumpy surfaces, full braking effort 
should be applied.
•If the vehicle is stopped on a very steep 
slope where little traction is available, it may 
slide with the wheels locked because there 
is no wheel rotation to signal movement to 
the ABS. To counteract this, briefly release 
the brakes to permit some wheel 
movement, then re-apply the brakes to 
allow the system to gain control at a suitable 
speed.
•Before driving off-road read and thoroughly 
understand the ‘Off-road driving’ section of 
this handbook. 
						

							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 warning 
light will illuminate whenever the 
system is active (for a minimum of 
2 seconds) and also illuminates as a bulb check 
(for approximately 4 seconds) when the starter 
switch is turned to position ‘II’.
If the warning light illuminates continuously 
while traction control is NOT operating, a fault 
with the system is indicated; seek qualified 
assistance.
The light also has an overheat function: if 
traction control is required, but the brakes are 
too hot, the light will flash for the period when 
traction control is required and traction has 
been lost 
						

							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.
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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.
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