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Keys & Handsets
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 Controls & Instruments
K ey s & H and setsKEYS AND HANDSETS 
You have been supplied with a pair of identical 
keys and two remote control handsets.
WARNING
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....

Facia Controls
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1.Exterior mirror control
2.Lighting and direction indicator controls
3.Horn 
4.Tachometer
5.Fuel gauge
6.Coolant temperature gauge
7.Speedometer
8.Horn 
9.Instrument illumination control
10.Windscreen wiper/washer controls
11.Clock display
12.Hazard warning switch
13.Audio system
14.Heater/Air conditioning controls
15.Gear lever
16.Hill descent control
17.Ignition switch
18.Remote cruise control switches
19.Remote audio controls
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20.Cruise control master switch
21.Parking brake...

Locks & Alarm
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L oc ks &  AlarmSTEERING COLUMN LOCK
To unlock the steering column
Insert the key FULLY and turn the ignition 
switch to position I. A small movement of the 
steering wheel may be necessary to disengage 
the steering lock while turning the switch.
To lock the steering column
Turn the key to position 0 and withdraw it from 
the ignition switch. Turn the steering wheel 
slightly until the lock engages.
WARNING
Once the steering lock has engaged, it is 
impossible to steer the vehicle. DO...

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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 in close proximity to the vehicle. Locking
With the remote handset: 
Press the...

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With the key: 
Insert the key and turn the door lock towards 
the rear of the vehicle. Turning the key ONCE 
activates the following:
•all doors locked (not superlocked)
•perimetric alarm activated (protects the 
doors, hood and taildoor)
NOTE: Interior space protection
* is not 
activated.
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...

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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 has been configured with the 
Single Point Entry security feature, and was 
locked with the handset, the handset unlocks 
the...

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Interior locking switch - 5 door vehicles
This is a personal security feature which allows 
the driver (or passenger) to lock (or unlock) all 
the doors from inside the vehicle (while driving 
or with the vehicle stationary). Press the 
padlock symbol part of the switch to lock (the 
alarm will not be armed), and the unlocked 
padlock symbol to unlock.
NOTE: If interior locking has been activated, 
pull the interior door handle once to unlock, and 
twice to open the door.Interior locking...

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Door handles and door sill locking buttons
From inside the vehicle, each door can be 
individually locked by depressing (arrowed in 
illustration) the appropriate door sill button. 
However, doors cannot be unlocked by raising 
the sill button.
Use the door handles to unlock, as follows:
•First operation of the door handle unlocks 
the door.
•Second operation of the door handle opens 
the door.
NOTE: The door handles will not open the doors 
if the vehicle has been superlocked (see...