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

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
SYMBOLS USED
The following symbols used within the 
handbook call your attention to specific types of 
information.
This recycling symbol identifies items 
that must be disposed of safely in order to 
prevent unnecessary damage to the 
environment.
This symbol identifies features that can be 
adjusted or disabled/enabled by a Land 
Rover retailer
*An asterisk appearing within the text, 
identifies features or items of equipment that 
are either optional, or are only fitted to some 
vehicles in the model range.
PASSPORT TO SERVICE
The Passport to Service book included in your 
literature pack contains important vehicle 
identification information, details of your 
entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover 
warranty, as well as useful consumer advice.
Most important of all, however, is the section 
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing 
requirements for your vehicle and also includes 
the service record slips, which the retailer 
should sign and stamp to certify that routine 
services have been carried out.  Your Freelander 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 off-road applications. An 
advantage of the higher ground clearance 
is a better view of the road, allowing you 
to anticipate problems.
The vehicle is not designed for cornering 
at the same speed as conventional 
passenger cars any more than a 
low-slung sports car is designed to 
perform satisfactorily under off-road 
conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp 
turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other 
vehicles of this type, failure to operate 
the Freelander correctly may result in 
loss of control or vehicle rollover. For 
important safety information, be sure to 
read the ‘On-Road’ and ‘Off-Road’ driving 
guidelines given later in this handbook. 
						

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INFORMATION LABELS IN THE ENGINE 
COMPARTMENT 
Various labels are attached to the hood locking 
platform, the number, position and content of 
which may vary from model to model. The 
following list is provided as a guide:
•Keep clear of rotating engine parts
•Air conditioning label
•Emission control label
•Engine oil label
J
120ml 430 g     25 g
4.1 fl oz((15 oz  1oz ((
CAUTIONSYSTEM  TO  BE  SERVICED  BY  QUALIFIED  PERSONNEL.
PAG   OIL
ND   8
SAE639A/C
R134aCF3 CH2F
VACUUM ROUTING DIAGRAMEPA APPROVED
I/M TESTING EXEMPTIONLAND ROVER
CATALYST
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO 2003 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS
AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2003 MODEL
YEAR NEW LEV LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKSOBD II CERTIFIED
252QGFFE
LOADED I/M TESTING OF
PERMANENT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
OR TRACTION CONTROL EQUIPPED
VEHICLES MUST BE CONDUCTED ON
A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SPEED
SYNCHRONISED DYNAMOMETER
OTHERWISE NONLOADED TEST
PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED
CHARCOAL
CANISTER
PURGE
VA LV E
BAC000801
FUEL TANK
NO ENGINE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
USE ONLY APPROVED
5W-40 OR 5W-50 FULL
SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL
SEE HANDBOOK
FOR SPECIFICATIONSUTILISER UNIQUEMENT DE LHUILE
MOTOR SYTHETIQE APPROUVEE
5W-4- OU 5W-50
CONSULTER LE MANUEL
DU CONDUCTEUR POUR
LES SPECIFICATIONSCAUTION       /       ATTENTION
 TEST GROUP : 3LRXT02.5002 
 DISPLACEMENT : 152 CU IN./2.5 LITER
      EVAP.FAMILY : 3LRXR0124002 (  86.130-96 procedures)
EXHAUST ECS : SFI/2TWC/2HO2S(2)
    SPARK PLUG GAP : 0.038-041 IN. / 0.95-1.05 MM   
  CERTIFICATION FUEL : CALIFORNIA PHASE 2 GASOLINE
H4560 
						

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SUN VISOR LABELS
Take note of the warnings concerning the 
airbag SRS and risk of vehicle rollover.
PASSENGER AIRBAG LABEL
Take note of the warning concerning the airbag 
SRS and the safe seating of small children.
!WARNING:  HIGHER  ROLLOVER  RISK
Avoid Abrupt Maneuvers
and Excessive Speed.
Always Buckle Up.
See Owners Manual 
For Further Information
H4032
AIR BAG AND
ROLLOVER
WARNINGS
FLIP VISOR  OVERChildren Can Be KILLED or INJURED
by Passenger Air Bag
The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
Make sure all children use seat belts or child seats.
WARNING
H4761 
						

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ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS
While it may be difficult to deter the 
‘professional’ car thief, the majority of thefts are 
carried out by unskilled opportunists. 
Therefore, take vehicle security very seriously 
and ALWAYS adopt this simple ‘four point’ drill 
whenever you leave your vehicle - even for just 
a few minutes:
1.Fully close all the windows (and the 
sunroof).
2.Remove your valuable belongings (or hide 
them out of sight).
3.Remove the starter key.
4.Superlock the vehicle using the remote 
handset.
Thieves are attracted by ‘vulnerable’ vehicles. 
Even if you have followed the ‘four point’ drill, 
there is still much you can do to make your 
vehicle a less inviting target.
BE SAFE - NOT SORRY!
•Park where your vehicle can be easily seen 
by householders and passers-by.
•At night, park in well lit areas and avoid 
deserted or dimly-lit side streets.
•NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.
•Do not keep important documents (or spare 
keys) in the vehicle - these are a real bonus 
for the thief.
IN AN EMERGENCY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Remember the breakdown safety code
If a breakdown occurs while travelling:
•Wherever possible, consistent with 
road safety and traffic conditions, the 
vehicle should be moved off the main 
thoroughfare, preferably onto the 
shoulder. If a breakdown occurs on a 
freeway, pull well over to the inside of 
the shoulder.
•Switch on hazard lights.
•If possible, position a warning triangle 
or a flashing amber light at an 
appropriate distance from the vehicle to 
warn other traffic of the breakdown, 
(note the legal requirements of some 
areas).
•Consider evacuating passengers 
through the doors facing away from the 
traffic, to a safe area away from the 
vehicle as a precaution in case your 
Freelander is accidentally struck by 
another vehicle.  
						

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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. 
						

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Controls & Instruments
Locks & Alarm
KEYS AND HANDSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING
THE ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . .  32
REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES. . . . . . . . . .  34
Taildoor
OPENING AND CLOSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Seats
SEATING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
WEARING SEAT BELTS CORRECTLY. . . . . . . . . .  41
FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS  . . . . . . . .  43
CARE & MAINTENANCE OF SEAT BELTS. . . . . . .  44
Child Restraints
CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR SMALL CHILDREN AND 
BABIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR LARGER CHILDREN . .  45
TETHER STRAP ANCHORAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
‘LATCH’ TYPE CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . .  48
Airbag SRS
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 
(SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
CHILD SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Steering Column
STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT  . . . . . . . . . .  55
Instruments
INSTRUMENT PANEL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
Warning Lights
INSTRUMENT PANEL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  59 
						

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AUDIBLE WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   62
Lights & Indicators
DIRECTION INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   63
LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   63
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   64
Wipers & Washers
OPERATING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   65
WINDSHIELD WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   65
WINDSHIELD WASHERS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   66
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   67
Horn
HORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   68
Mirrors
EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   69
INTERIOR MIRROR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
VANITY MIRROR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
Windows
ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS  . . . . . . . . . . . .   71
ELECTRIC TAILDOOR GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   72
Sunroof
ELECTRIC SUNROOF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   73
Targa Roof
TARGA ROOF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   74
Heating & Ventilation
VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   76
HEATER CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   77
USING YOUR HEATER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   78
FACE LEVEL VENTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   79
AIR CONDITIONING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   80
HEATED FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   81
Interior Equipment
COURTESY & MAP READING LIGHTS  . . . . . . . .   82
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . .   82
CLOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   82
GLOVEBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   83
DRIVERS STORAGE AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   83
PASSENGERS’ STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   84
DRINKS STOWAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   84
CUP HOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   85SUN VISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   86
ASHTRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   86
CIGAR LIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   87
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   87
Loadspace Cover
LOADSPACE COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   88
In-Car Telephones
IN-CAR TELEPHONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   89
In-Car Entertainment
RADIO/CASSETTE PLAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   90
RADIO AERIAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   90
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   90
NAVIGATION SYSTEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   90 
						

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Controls & Instruments
L oc ks &  AlarmKEYS AND HANDSETS 
You have been supplied with a pair of identical 
keys and two remote control handsets.
Keep the spare key in a safe place - NOT IN THE 
VEHICLE!
The keys supplied with your vehicle are 
programmed to the vehicles security system - 
they CANNOT be reprogrammed and the engine 
cannot be started without a valid programmed 
key. If a key is lost or broken, a replacement can 
be ordered only from a Land Rover retailer.
NOTE: Land Rover retailers do not stock spare 
keys, time has to be allowed for replacements 
to be programmed to your security system and 
then delivered to the retailer.
If you lose a key, contact your Land Rover 
retailer; a key reported lost will be deactivated. 
If the key is later recovered, your Land Rover 
retailer can have it reactivated.
ALARM SYSTEM
Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated 
electronic anti-theft alarm and engine 
immobilisation system. In order to ensure 
maximum security and minimum 
inconvenience, you are strongly advised to gain 
a full understanding of the alarm system by 
thoroughly reading this section of the 
handbook.
H3519A
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The handset complies with part 15 of the 
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 
following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful 
interference.
•This device must accept any 
interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation. This applies to both alarm 
receivers and transmitters.
Any changes or modifications to the 
handset not expressly approved by the 
manufacturer or Land Rover North 
America, could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment. 
						

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LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING
THE ALARM
Before locking the vehicle and arming the 
alarm, ensure that all doors (including taildoor), 
windows, sunroof and hood apertures are 
securely closed.
There are three methods for securing your 
vehicle:
•‘Superlocking’ using the handset - 
(recommended high security method).
•‘Superlocking’ using the key.
•Locking using the key.
Using the remote handset
While it is not necessary to point the handset at 
the vehicle, the handset must be within range of 
the vehicle when a button is pressed. Note that 
the operating range may vary depending upon 
handset battery condition and may sometimes 
be limited by physical and geographical factors 
beyond your control. From a security point of 
view, it may not be wise to unlock unless you 
are within a few feet of the vehicle. Locking
With the remote handset: 
Press the lock (padlock symbol) button once. 
Each time the vehicle is locked using the 
handset, a coded signal is transmitted to a 
receiver inside the vehicle, which activates the 
following security features:
•the central door locking system (all the door 
locks are activated).
•the perimetric alarm (protects the door, 
taildoor, and hood apertures).
Pressing the lock (padlock symbol) a second 
time within one second of the first action 
activates:
•‘Superlocking’ - the door locks cannot be 
operated from inside the vehicle.
With both levels of locking, if the doors lock 
correctly, the direction indicator lights flash 
three times to confirm that the vehicle is secure 
and the anti-theft alarm indicator light (in the 
instrument panel) will start to flash rapidly.
Once armed, the alarm will sound if any door is 
opened.
With the key: 
Insert the key and turn the door lock clockwise. 
Turning the key ONCE activates the following:
•all doors locked (not superlocked)
•perimetric alarm activated (protects the 
doors, hood and taildoor)
Turning the key TWICE within 1 second 
activates, in addition to the above:
•Superlocking
If the doors lock correctly, the direction 
indicators flash three times to confirm that the 
vehicle is secure and the anti-theft alarm 
indicator light (in the instrument panel) will 
start to flash rapidly.
NOTE: The engine will automatically be 
immobilised after the starter switch has been 
turned off.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY ALWAYS 
SUPERLOCK THE VEHICLE USING THE 
REMOTE HANDSET
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Superlocking
Provided all the doors are fully closed, the 
Superlocking feature is activated automatically 
whenever the vehicle is locked by pressing the 
padlock symbol on the remote handset twice 
within one second. Superlocking immobilises 
the interior door handles, thereby preventing an 
intruder from gaining entry by smashing a 
window and reaching inside the vehicle to 
operate the door handles. 
WARNING
For safety, NEVER use Superlocking if 
passengers are to remain inside the vehicle - 
in an emergency they would not be able to 
escape.
Mislock
If one of the doors, taildoor or hood is not 
properly closed when the alarm is armed, a 
mislock occurs (the horn will sound a warning). 
The alarm will still be armed and the engine 
immobilised, but the open aperture will not be 
protected. If the appropriate aperture is then 
closed, the alarm will fully arm without the need 
to press the lock button again unless the 
drivers door is open, in which case the alarm 
will be fully armed by pressing the lock button 
again.
If the taildoor glass is left open when the alarm 
is armed, the horn will sound as a reminder, but 
the vehicle will be locked and alarmed as 
normal. The taildoor glass can be closed from 
outside the vehicle using the starter key in the 
taildoor (see ‘Raising and lowering’, page 72).Anti-theft alarm indicator light
After locking, the RED indicator light on the 
instrument panel flashes rapidly while the alarm 
is arming itself.
After approximately 10 seconds, the indicator 
light adjusts to a slower frequency, and 
continues to flash as an anti-theft deterrent 
until the alarm is disarmed.
Unlocking
With the remote handset:
If your vehicle is configured with the Single 
Point Entry security feature, and was locked 
with the handset, the handset unlocks the 
vehicle in two stages:
•Press the unlock (Land Rover) button once 
to disarm the alarm and unlock the drivers 
door only (see ‘Single point entry’, 
page 30).
•Press the unlock button twice to disarm the 
alarm and unlock ALL the doors.
If your vehicle is not configured with Single 
Point Entry, all the doors will unlock at the first 
press.
In either case, the direction indicators flash 
once and the interior lights illuminate.
With the key: 
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle. 
The alarm will be fully disarmed. To remobilise 
the engine, the key must be inserted into the 
starter switch.
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