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

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AIR CONDITIONING
The air conditioner provides additional cooling 
and also reduces humidity. This can be used to 
demist windows quickly in damp weather and, 
when used in conjunction with the heater, 
makes the interior of the vehicle warm and dry.
NOTE: In high humidity conditions, slight 
windshield misting may be experienced when 
the air conditioning is turned on. This is a 
natural occurrence for most automotive air 
conditioning systems; it is not a fault with the 
system and will clear after a few seconds, once 
the air conditioning is operating.
Using the air conditioning
The air conditioning can only be used when the 
engine is running. For the air conditioning 
system to operate efficiently, all windows (and 
the sunroof) should be closed, and the air 
intake vents free from ice, snow, leaves and 
other debris.
With the engine running, press the ‘A/C’ button, 
and adjust the air distribution, air temperature 
and blower controls as required.
NOTE: The air conditioner will only operate 
when the blower is switched on.
Operation of the air conditioning system places 
an extra load on the engine. In very hot 
conditions or when the engine is required to 
work unusually hard (climbing long hills or 
driving in congested traffic, for example), this 
could result in high engine temperatures. If the 
pointer nears the RED zone of the temperature 
gauge, temporarily turn the air conditioning off 
until engine temperatures return to normal.
NOTE: Under extreme conditions, the air 
conditioning may automatically switch off, to 
prevent damage to the engine.Rapid cooling: 
With the engine running press the ‘A/C’ button, 
turn the air temperature control to the BLUE 
segment, select air recirculation and turn the 
blower switch to 4. Turn off air recirculation and 
adjust the blower when the vehicle interior is 
cool.
NOTE: In very hot conditions, it may be 
advisable to fully ventilate the vehicle by 
opening the windows and sunroof for a while 
before closing them again and operating the air 
conditioning.
Maintaining the air conditioning
The air conditioning system is sealed and major 
maintenance should only be carried out by a 
qualified technician. To maintain the system in 
peak condition, owners should ensure that the 
system is operated for a short period every 
week (even during the cold winter months); 
with the engine at its normal operating 
temperature, run the air conditioning for at least 
ten minutes whilst driving at a steady speed.
Surplus water produced by the dehumidifying 
process is expelled from the system via drain 
tubes beneath the vehicle. This may result in a 
small pool of water forming on the road when 
the vehicle is stationary and is not a cause for 
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HEATED FRONT SEATS*
With the starter switch turned on and the 
engine running, press the switches to operate 
the heating elements in either the drivers or 
front passenger seat (the indicator light in the 
switch illuminates). Press a second time to 
switch off.
NOTE: The seat heaters will switch off 
automatically 15 seconds after the starter 
switch is turned off. 
The seat heaters are thermostatically controlled 
and operate intermittently to achieve and then 
maintain a predetermined temperature between 
79° F and 97° F (26° C and 36° C).
NOTE: Owners should be aware that the seat 
heaters consume considerable power from the 
battery and for this reason, it is recommended 
that they are operated only with the engine 
running.
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							Interior Equipment
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Interio r E quipme ntCOURTESY & MAP READING LIGHTS 
Front courtesy and map reading lights
Rear courtesy light
Press the appropriate switch to illuminate (or 
extinguish) the lights manually.
The front and rear lights illuminate 
automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or 
whenever a door or taildoor is opened, and 
extinguish approximately 15 seconds after ALL 
the doors are closed, or as soon as the starter 
switch is turned on.
If a door or the taildoor remains open for ten 
minutes or more, a ‘time out’ function will 
extinguish the courtesy lights in order to 
prevent the battery from discharging.
NOTE: If the map reading lights or rear courtesy 
light are left on after being manually selected, 
they will NOT extinguish automatically.
The courtesy lights will extinguish when the 
vehicle is locked.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
Illuminates automatically when the taildoor is 
opened.
CLOCK
The digital clock display illuminates when the 
starter switch is turned on and dims for night 
viewing when the sidelights are switched on.
With the starter switch turned to position ‘I’, 
depress the hour (‘H’) and minute (‘M’) buttons 
to set the time. If both buttons are pressed 
together, the display will change between 24 
hour and 12 hour displays.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the clock 
will need to be reset.
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GLOVEBOX
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the glovebox open. An 
open glovebox could cause injury to the front 
seat passenger in the event of a collision.
Lift the handle to open the glovebox.
The left hand compartment in the glovebox can 
be used to store CD cases.
Glovebox light
Operates automatically when the exterior lights 
are switched on and the passenger glovebox is 
opened.
DRIVERS STORAGE AREA
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the storage area open. The 
storage area lid could cause serious injury in 
the event of a collision.
Lift the handle to open the drivers storage area 
- only when the vehicle is stationary.
The left hand compartment in the storage area 
can be used to store tape and CD cases.
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PASSENGERS’ STORAGE 
Rear seat passengers can store items in the 
pockets in the rear of the front seats and in 
overhead nets provided in 5-door vehicles.
WARNING
Do not use the overhead nets to hold anything 
other than light items such as maps or 
sunglasses. Anything heavier than this could 
be thrown about in the passenger 
compartment and possibly injure occupants 
in the event of an accident or emergency 
maneuver
DRINKS STOWAGE
The expanding strap fitted to the front door 
stowage compartments can be used to store 
drink containers securely when driving.
NOTE: Drink containers over 0.5 liter capacity 
will not be properly secured by the strap.
WARNING
Do not use the strap to store hot drinks.
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CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
The driver should not drink and should not use 
the cup holder while driving.
Retractable cup holders should be kept closed 
when not in use.
DO NOT place anything other than suitable 
drink containers in the cup holders, because 
such items may be thrown about in the 
passenger compartment and possibly injure 
occupants in the event of an accident or 
emergency maneuver.
DO NOT carry open-top drink containers in the 
cup holders while the vehicle is in motion; a 
spilled hot drink could cause personal injury. 
Spilled drinks can also damage upholstery, 
carpeting and electrical components.
Use only for soft containers. DO NOT use to 
hold cups made of glass, china or hard 
plastic, as these may cause injury in the event 
of an accident or emergency maneuver. 
Unopened sealed containers (drinks cans, for 
example) are hard objects and may also 
cause injury.Front cup holders
Press the button (arrowed) to open the cup 
holder. Push the flap centrally to close. The 
rubber mats inside the holder can be removed 
for cleaning.
Rear cup holders
With the center armrest lowered, press the 
front of the cup holder to open. The retaining 
arms can be adjusted to suit a range of 
container sizes. Press the front of the cup 
holder again to close.
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SUN VISOR
To shield your eyes from the sun, pull the visor 
down from the roof; the visor can be used to 
shield the upper part of the windshield or the 
side window as required.
NOTE: On some models, the underside of the 
sun visors are fitted with a vanity mirror with its 
own illumination.
ASHTRAY
WARNING
DO NOT use the ashtray for disposing of waste 
paper or other combustible items.
Front ashtray illustrated
Push to access the front or rear ashtray. To 
remove for emptying; with the ashtray open, 
carefully pivot the ashtray upwards and 
withdraw it from the aperture. 
To refit the ashtray, partially insert the tray into 
the aperture, then pivot downwards before 
pushing the ashtray closed.
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CIGAR LIGHTER
With the starter switch turned on, press the 
lighter in to heat up. When it has reached the 
correct temperature it will partially eject and 
can then be withdrawn for use.
•ONLY hold the cigar lighter by the handle.
•DO NOT plug accessories into the cigar 
lighter socket unless they are approved by 
Land Rover (see ‘AUXILIARY POWER 
SOCKET’, page 87 for more information).
NOTE: On vehicles not fitted with a cigar lighter, 
the power socket is protected by a blank cover.
WARNING
Always remove the lighter as a precaution 
when children are left alone in the vehicle.
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET
An auxiliary power socket is mounted in the 
center console, above the rear ashtray. This can 
be used to power Land Rover approved 
accessories that use a maximum of 180 watts.
Always run the engine during prolonged use of 
electrical accessories, otherwise the battery 
may become discharged.
CAUTION: NEVER plug non-approved 
accessories into the power socket - damage to 
the vehicles electrical systems could occur.
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							Loadspace Cover
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Lo ad spa ce Cov erLOADSPACE COVER*
The rear loadspace can be covered by a spring 
loaded roller blind, which can be retracted when 
not in use by detaching the cover from the 
hooks at the rear of the vehicle (see lower 
inset).
To remove the loadspace cover:
1.Slide the retracted cover firmly to the 
right.
2.Lift the left hand end of the cover from its 
location.
3.Carefully maneuver the cover from the 
rear of the vehicle.
Refitting the loadspace cover is the reverse of 
the removal procedure.
NOTE: Removal of the loadspace cover may be 
eased by folding the rear seat backrest forward.
WARNING
DO NOT carry loose items of luggage on top of 
the loadspace cover - these may obscure 
vision and could become dangerous 
projectiles in the event of a sudden stop or 
collision.
All equipment, luggage or tools carried in the 
loadspace should be secured to reduce the 
risk of injury to the driver and passengers in 
the event of an accident or emergency 
maneuver.
DO NOT store the loadspace cover loose in the 
vehicle. 
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							In-Car Telephones
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In-Ca r T eleph one sIN-CAR TELEPHONES
For your safety, always note the following 
precautions before fitting or using an in-car 
telephone, or any mobile communication 
equipment.
•Only use an installation kit incorporating an 
aerial external to the vehicle.
•Ensure that the installation is carried out by 
a competent installer.
WARNING
For your safety and that of others, using any 
hand-held appliance while driving can be 
dangerous. Always stop the vehicle before 
making a call and ensure the telephone is 
switched off while you are driving.