Land Rover Freelander Owners Handbook Lrl 18 02 50 501 Rover

Airbag SRS
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SERVICE INFORMATION
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service, repair, replace, 
modify or tamper with any part of the airbag 
SRS, or wiring in the vicinity of an airbag SRS 
component; this could cause the system to 
activate, resulting in personal injury.
ALWAYS contact your Retailer if: 
•an airbag inflates.
•the front of the vehicle is damaged, even if 
the airbag has not inflated. 
•any part of an airbag module cover (the 
steering wheel centre pad or facia panel) 
shows signs of cracking or...

Steering Column
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Steering  ColumnSTEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT
The angle of the steering column can be 
adjusted to suit your driving position: 
1.With the vehicle stationary, push the 
locking lever fully down to free the 
steering column.
2.Move the steering wheel (up or down) into 
the desired position, making sure that the 
instrument panel is clearly visible.
3.When adjustment is complete, pull the 
locking lever fully up to lock the steering 
column in position.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the steering...

Instruments
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InstrumentsINSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in revolutions per 
minute (x 1000). To protect the engine from 
damage, NEVER allow the tachometer pointer 
to enter the RED sector.
2. Temperature gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of the 
engine coolant. As the engine warms up, the 
pointer will rise to the mid-point of the gauge, 
where it should remain while the engine is 
operating at its normal temperature.
If the pointer reaches the RED sector, the 
coolant...

Instruments
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6. Digital display
The panel displays the following:
A.Odometer reading (shows the total 
distance travelled by the vehicle). The 
word ODO is displayed.
Trip recorder (for recording individual 
journey distances). The word TRIP is 
displayed instead of ODO.
B.Automatic gear selector position (1, 2, 
4, P, R, N, D) - automatic 
transmission only.
The word SPORT confirms the selection 
of Sport mode - automatic transmission 
only. 
Manual mode gear selection information 
(1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) -...

Instruments
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9. Low-fuel warning light
Illuminates when the fuel level is low 
(approximately 2 gallons (9 litres) remaining). 
If the light illuminates, refuel at the earliest 
opportunity.
Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition 
switch is turned to position II and 
extinguishes when the engine is started.Instrument illumination control
Rotate the control upwards to increase, or 
down to decrease, the intensity of the 
instrument panel illumination.
The illumination control also adjusts the...

Warning Lights
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Warning  LightsINSTRUMENT PANEL
The location and specification of the warning 
lights may vary according to model and market 
requirements.
Direction indicators - GREEN
The left or right warning light 
flashes in time with the relevant 
direction indicator when they are 
operated. If either warning light fails to flash or 
flashes rapidly, the selected direction indicator 
lamp is not operating.
 NOTE: If the hazard warning lamps are 
operated, both direction indicator warning 
lights...

Warning Lights
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Parking brake & brake system - RED
The light illuminates when the 
Parking brake is applied and 
extinguishes when it is fully 
released. If the light illuminates while the 
Parking brake is released, a fault with the 
braking system is indicated, check the brake 
fluid level (see ‘BRAKE FLUID’, page 195). If the 
light continues to illuminate, seek qualified 
assistance urgently.
Door open - RED
Illuminates when any of the doors 
(including the taildoor and hood) 
are not fully closed....

Warning Lights
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Low oil pressure - RED
Illuminates as a bulb check when 
the ignition switch is turned to 
position II and extinguishes when 
the engine is started. If the light remains on, 
flashes on and off or illuminates continuously 
when driving, serious engine damage could 
occur; stop the vehicle as soon as safety 
permits and SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE 
IMMEDIATELY. Seek qualified assistance 
before driving. 
Seat belt - RED
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The light illuminates when the 
ignition switch is turned to position...

Audible Warnings
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A udible  Warn ingsAUDIBLE WARNINGS
Lights on reminder
If the vehicle side, or headlamps are left on after 
the ignition switch is turned off, a warning 
chime will sound when the drivers door is 
opened. The chime will cease as soon as the 
lamps are switched off, or when the drivers 
door is closed.
Ignition key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch while the 
driver’s door is open, a warning will chime 
continuously. The chime stops as soon as the 
door is closed, or...

Lamps & Indicators
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La mps  & Indica to rsDIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, 
and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the 
appropriate GREEN warning light on the 
instrument panel will flash in time with the 
direction indicators). 
Hold the lever part-way up or down against 
spring pressure to indicate a lane change.
LAMPS
The side, tail and headlamps operate with the 
ignition switch in any position. 
If the exterior lamps are left on after the ignition 
switch is turned off,...