Land Rover Freelander Owners Handbook Lrl 18 02 50 501 Rover

Lamps & Indicators
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Headlamp high, and low beams
Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel to 
change headlamp beams (BLUE warning light 
glows when the headlamps are on high beam).
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever part way 
towards the steering wheel and release.
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Lamps & Indicators
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FOG LAMPS
WARNING
Fog lamps should ONLY be used when 
visibility is severely restricted - other road 
users could be dazzled in clear conditions.
Front fog lamps
Press to operate, press a second 
time to switch off (the green 
indicator light in the switch 
illuminates when the fog lamps are switched 
on). 
The front fog lamps operate ONLY when the 
ignition switch is at position II and the side or 
headlamps are also switched on. The front fog 
lamps extinguish automatically when...

Wipers & Washers
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Wipers & WashersOPERATING
The wipers and washers will only operate when 
the ignition switch is turned to position I or 
II.
NOTE: If the wiper blades have stuck to the 
glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily 
prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this 
is the case, switch the wipers off, free them 
from the obstruction and then switch on again.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Intermittent wipe
Turn switch to position 1.
Normal speed wipe
Turn switch to position 2.
Fast speed wipe
Turn...

Wipers & Washers
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Single wipe
Pull the lever down and release immediately.
NOTE: With the lever held down, the wipers will 
operate at high speed until the lever is released.
Variable delay (intermittent wipe)
Rotate the inner switch to vary the delay 
between wipes.WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel. The 
windshield wipers will operate in conjunction 
with the washers for as long as the lever is held 
in this position, the wipers continuing for a 
further 3 to 4 wipes after...

Wipers & Washers
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REAR SCREEN WIPER AND WASHER
Rear window wash/wipe
Press and hold the switch for the 
required duration of screen 
washing. The wiper operates 
automatically during washing and continues for 
a further 4 wipes (approx.) after the switch is 
released.Rear screen wiper
Press to operate: after 
continuously wiping 3 or 4 times, 
the wiper operates intermittently 
(approx. once every 6 seconds) until switched 
off.
NOTE: When reverse gear is selected, the rear 
wiper will operate...

Horn
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HornHORN
To operate, press either of the horn switches 
set into the steering wheel pad.
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Mirrors
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MirrorsEXTERIOR MIRRORS
NOTE: The mirror glass is convex, providing a 
wider field of vision. As a result, objects 
reflected in the mirror are closer than they 
appear.
Adjustment
1.Turn the control to the ‘L’ or ‘R’ position 
to select either the left or right hand 
mirror.
2.With the ignition switch turned to position 
II, push the control in the appropriate 
direction to tilt the mirror glass 
up/down/left or right.
3.When adjustment is complete, return the 
control to the OFF position...

Mirrors
78
Electric operation:*
On some vehicles, mirror folding can be carried 
out electrically, as follows:
1.Ensure the mirror control is turned to the 
centre position.
2.Push the control down once to fold the 
mirrors back towards the side windows.
3.Before driving, push the control down a 
second time to return the mirrors to their 
normal driving position.
NOTE: After several consecutive operations of 
the control, the mirror motor will cut-out. This 
is not a fault and occurs automatically to...

Mirrors
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INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior mirror can be dipped to reduce 
glare from following vehicles. In the event of 
excessive glare, move the lever at the base of 
the mirror forward to dip the mirror. Normal 
visibility is restored by pulling the lever back to 
its original position.
NOTE: In some circumstances, the view 
reflected in a ‘dipped’ mirror can confuse the 
driver as to the precise position of following 
vehicles. Remember to take additional care!
VANITY MIRROR*
To use the vanity mirror,...

Windows
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Windo wsELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS
WARNING
Accidental closing of an electrically operated 
window on fingers, hands or any vulnerable 
part of the body, can result in serious injury. 
Always observe the following precautions:
ISOLATE the rear window switches when 
carrying children or animals. 
ENSURE that children and animals are kept 
clear whilst raising or lowering windows.
ENSURE that all adult passengers are familiar 
with the controls and the potential dangers of 
electrically operated...