Land Rover Freelander Owners Handbook Lrl 18 02 50 501 Rover

OWNER’S HANDBOOK
Publication Part No. LRL 18 02 50 501
© Land Rover 2004 

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Introduction
This handbook covers all versions of the Freelander model and, together with the other books in the 
literature pack, provides the information you need to derive maximum pleasure from owning and 
driving your new vehicle.
For your convenience, the handbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a different aspect of 
the vehicle. These are listed on the Contents page and you will find it worthwhile to take a little time 
to read each one, and get to know your Freelander as soon as you...

Contents
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Quick Overview
Using The Remote Handset . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Facia Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
Warning Lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
Lamps & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Wipers & Washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Centre Console Switches - 5 Door . . . . . .   11
Centre Console Switches - 3 Door . . . . . .   12
Heater Controls . . . . . ....

Contents
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Driving & Operating
Starting & Driving  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Catalytic Converter   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Fuel System   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Automatic Transmission  . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Hill Descent Control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Cruise Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Brakes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Traction Control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134...

Quick Overview
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Quick OverviewQuick  Ov erviewUsing The Remote Handset
Unlocking
Your vehicle may be configured for Single Point 
Entry. This personal security feature unlocks 
only the driver’s door and disarms the alarm 
when the handset unlock button (1) is pressed 
once. 
To unlock all the remaining doors, press the 
handset button a second time.
Your Land Rover Retailer can disable Single 
Point Entry so that a single press of the handset 
button will open all doors and disable the alarm 
see...

Quick Overview
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Facia Controls
1.Exterior mirror control
2.Lighting and direction indicator controls
3.Windscreen wiper/washer controls
4.Heater/Air conditioning controls5.Ignition switch
6.Cruise control switches
7.Steering column adjustment lever
NOTE: This is a brief overview of the facia controls. For further details please refer to ‘FACIA 
CONTROLS’, page 32.
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Instrument Panel
1.Tachometer
2.Coolant temperature gauge
3.Speedometer4.Digital display
5.Fuel gauge
6.Arrowhead indicates side of the fuel filler
NOTE: This is a brief overview of the instrument panel, for more information, please refer to 
‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, page 63. 
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Warning Lights
1.Service engine soon (AMBER).
2.Low oil pressure (RED).
3.Service engine (AMBER). 
4.Airbag SRS (RED).5.ABS (AMBER).
6.Parking brake & brake system (RED).
7.Battery charging (RED).
NOTE: This is a brief overview of the warning lights, for more information concerning warning light 
functionality, please refer to ‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, page 66.
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Quick Overview
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Lamps & Indicators
1. Side, tail lamps and instrument panel 
lights
2. Headlamps
Headlamp high and low beams
Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel to 
change headlamp beams.Direction indicators
Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, 
and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn. 
NOTE: For further information concerning 
operation of the lamps, please refer to 
‘DIRECTION INDICATORS’, page 70.
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Wipers & Washers
The wipers and washers will only operate when 
the ignition switch is turned to position I or 
II.
1. Intermittent wipe
2. Normal speed wipe
3. Fast speed wipe
Single wipe
Pull the lever down and release immediately.Variable delay (intermittent wipe)
Rotate the inner switch to vary the delay 
between wipes.
Windshield wipers
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel. The 
windscreen wipers will operate in conjunction 
with the washers.
NOTE: For further information...