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G ene ra l In for m at i onREPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect 
which could cause a crash, or could cause 
injury or death, you should immediately inform 
the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration (NHTSA), in addition to 
notifying Land Rover North America Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may 
open an investigation. If it subsequently finds 
that a safety related defect exists in a group of 
vehicles, it may order a recall...

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols used within the 
handbook call your attention to specific types of 
information.
This recycling symbol identifies those 
items that must be disposed of safely in 
order to prevent unnecessary damage to the 
environment.
This symbol identifies those features that 
can be adjusted or disabled/enabled by a 
Land Rover Retailer.
WARNINGS IN THIS HANDBOOK
WARNING
Safety warnings are included in this 
handbook. These indicate either a procedure 
which must...

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INFORMATION LABELS IN THE ENGINE 
COMPARTMENT
Various labels are fixed inside the engine 
compartment, the number, position, and 
content of which may vary from model to 
model. The illustration above locates the labels 
of specific importance, and is included for 
guidance only.
•Air conditioning label
•Engine oil label
•Keep clear of rotating parts
•Emission control label
VACUUM ROUTING DIAGRAMEPA APPROVED
I/M TESTING EXEMPTIONLAND ROVER
CATALYST
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL...

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SUN VISOR LABELS
Take note of the warnings concerning the 
airbag SRS, and risk of vehicle rollover.
PASSENGER AIRBAG LABELS
Take note of the warning concerning the airbag 
SRS and safe seating of small children.
!WARNING:  HIGHER  ROLLOVER  RISK
Avoid Abrupt Maneuvers
and Excessive Speed.
Always Buckle Up.
See Owners Manual 
For Further Information
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AIR BAG AND
ROLLOVER
WARNINGS
FLIP VISOR  OVER
Children Can Be KILLED or INJURED
by Passenger Air Bag
The back seat is the...

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TIRE INFORMATION LABELS
Tire pressure label/placard (USA only)
Two tire information labels are visible on the 
pillar behind the driver’s door (also known as 
the B pillar), giving information specific to the 
wheel and tire equipment fitted to the vehicle 
when it was built. 
The top label contains information relating to 
tire and wheel sizes and recommended 
pressures for all wheel and tire combinations 
fitted to the Freelander.The lower label contains the following...

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Tire pressure label/placard (Canada only)
A tire information label is visible on the pillar 
behind the driver’s door (also known as the B 
pillar).
The label contains information relating to tire 
and wheel sizes and recommended pressures 
for all wheel and tire combinations fitted to the 
Freelander.
NOTE: The label must not be changed, even if 
different wheels are fitted at a later stage.ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS
While it may be difficult to deter the 
professional car thief, the...

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IN AN EMERGENCY
ON-BOARD EVENT DATA
Service data recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are 
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic 
information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about the 
performance or status of various systems and 
modules in the vehicle such as engine, throttle, 
steering or brake systems.
In order to properly diagnose and service your 
vehicle, Land Rover and service and repair 
facilities may access vehicle diagnostic...

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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 your maximum road speed to 70 mph 
(110 km/h) and engine speed to 3000...

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 Controls & Instruments
Keys & Handsets
KEYS AND HANDSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Facia Controls
FACIA CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Locks & Alarm
STEERING COLUMN LOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING THE
ALARM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
ENGINE...

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Warning Lights
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   66
Audible Warnings
AUDIBLE WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   69
Lamps & Indicators
DIRECTION INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
FOG LAMPS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   72
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   72
Wipers & Washers
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