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ENGINE IMMOBILISATION
Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of 
the security system and is designed to 
safeguard the vehicle from theft, should the 
driver forget to lock the doors. Engine 
immobilisation prevents the engine from being 
started unless a valid key is inserted into the 
ignition switch, and occurs automatically after 
the ignition switch has been turned off.
The engine is re-mobilised by a signal to the 
ignition switch transmitted from a transponder 
contained within the key head. This occurs 
automatically whenever a valid key is inserted 
into the ignition switch and turned to position 
I.
WARNING
DO NOT keep more than one ignition key or 
keys from other vehicles on the same key 
ring, because the engine may not re-mobilise 
automatically.
DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH
An inertia switch, which operates when the 
ignition switch is in position II, prevents the 
doors from centrally locking (or, if the doors are 
already locked, unlocks them) in the event of an 
accident or sudden impact. If this occurs, 
central locking will be inhibited until either: 
•the ignition switch is turned off and the 
driver’s door has been opened and closed, 
or:
•the driver’s door has been opened and 
closed, and the inertia switch is reset. 
The inertia switch is located inside the engine 
compartment on the left hand side, beneath and 
to the rear of, the engine compartment fuse 
box. The switch must be reset before the engine 
can be restarted. Reset the switch by pressing 
the rubber top (arrowed in illustration).
This will also reset the fuel system, see ‘FUEL 
CUT-OFF SWITCH’, page 120).
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WARNING
Always check for fuel leaks before resetting 
the switch. Activating the switch when the 
fuel system has been damaged will cause 
additional fuel leakage, increasing the risk of 
fire or personal injury.
REMOTE HANDSET
WARNING
The handset contains delicate electronic 
circuits and must be protected from impact, 
water damage, high temperatures, humidity, 
direct sunlight, the effects of solvents, waxes 
and abrasive cleaners.
When the battery needs replacing, it will be 
apparent from the following symptoms:
•A gradual deterioration in range and 
performance.
•The alarm buzzer and the anti-theft alarm 
indicator light will double bleep/flash every 
second, for ten seconds, after the alarm is 
disarmed and drivers door opened. 
It is recommended that you fit a Land Rover 
YWX10003L or a Panasonic CR2032 
replacement battery (available from a Land 
Rover Retailer). 
						

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Battery replacement
1.Carefully prise the handset apart, start 
from the keyring end using a small coin or 
screwdriver. Avoid damaging the seal 
between the two halves of the case and DO 
NOT allow dirt or moisture to get inside 
the handset.
2.Slide the battery out of its clip, taking care 
to avoid touching the circuit board or the 
contact surfaces of the clip.
3.Press and hold each button in turn for at 
least five seconds (this will drain any 
residual power from the handset).
4.Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct 
polarity is maintained (+ side facing up). 
Finger marks will adversely affect battery 
life; if possible, avoid touching the flat 
surfaces of the battery and wipe them 
clean before fitting.
5.Press the two halves of the handset firmly 
together and ensure that both halves are 
fully joined to prevent dirt or moisture 
from entering the handset.
6.Re-synchronise the handset.
The handset is now ready for use.Handset re-synchronisation
If the handset fails to lock or unlock the car, this 
may be because the coded signal transmitted 
by the handset, and the signal expected by the 
alarm control unit are no longer synchronised.
To re-synchronise the handset, operate either 
button of the handset at least five times in quick 
succession (in close proximity to the vehicle).
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							Seats
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SeatsFRONT SEATS
WARNING
To avoid the risk of losing control of the 
vehicle and sustaining personal injury, DO 
NOT adjust the drivers seat or head restraint 
while the vehicle is in motion.
DO NOT travel with the seat backs reclined 
steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is 
obtained from the seat belt with the seat back 
reclined to a maximum 30 degrees from the 
upright (vertical) position.
SITTING CORRECTLY
The seats, head restraints, seat belts, and 
airbags all contribute to the protection of the 
occupants. Optimal use of these components 
will give you more protection. Therefore, 
observe the following points:
•Sit in the most upright position with the 
base of your spine as far back as possible 
and the backrest not reclined more than 30 
degrees.•Adjust the head restraints so that the top of 
the head restraint is level with the upper 
portion of the head.
•The seat belt should rest in the centre of the 
shoulder. The lap part should fit tightly 
across the hips and not on the stomach.
•Do not move the front seat too close to the 
instrument panel. The driver should hold the 
steering wheel with slightly bent arms. The 
legs should also be slightly bent so that the 
pedals can be pressed to the floor.WARNING
Both driver, and front seat passenger should 
adjust their seat to provide the maximum 
practical distance from the airbags to prevent 
injury should the airbags be deployed.
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FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Forward/backward adjustment
Lift the lever (1) and slide the seat into position. 
Make sure that the seat is locked in position 
before driving.
Backrest adjustment
Rotate the handwheel (2) to adjust.
Lumbar support adjustment 
(Drivers seat only)
Rotate the handwheel (3) to increase or 
decrease support to the lumbar region of the 
back.
Head restraint adjustment
Raise or lower the restraint (4) until the top of 
the cushion is level with the top of the head.WARNING
Head restraints are designed to support the 
back of the head (NOT THE NECK), and to 
restrain rearward movement of the head in 
the event of a collision. The top of the 
restraint must be positioned level with the top 
of the head to be effective.
Failure to have a head restraint installed and 
properly positioned will increase the 
potential for serious injuries.
Head restraint removal
Turn the right hand mounting (5) a quarter turn 
anti-clockwise and pull the restraint upwards.
After replacing a head restraint, turn the 
right-hand mounting clockwise.
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the head restraints 
removed from occupied seats.
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2 3
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Backrest release lever (3-door models)
To enable rear seat passengers to enter or exit 
the vehicle, lift the backrest release lever 
upwards to fold the front seat backrest 
forwards. 
After the backrest has been returned to its 
normal, upright position, ensure that it is 
securely retained by attempting to pull it 
forward again, but without operating the 
release lever. There should be no appreciable 
movement.
The rear seat access lever also acts as a seat 
belt presenter, improving access to the seat belt 
(see ‘Seat belt presenter (3-door models)’, 
page 51).
WARNING
Ensure that the backrest is secure before 
driving.HEATED FRONT SEATS
*
With the engine running, press the switches to 
operate the heating elements in either the 
drivers or front passenger seat (the indicator 
light in the switch illuminates). Press a second 
time to switch off.
NOTE: The seat heaters will switch off 
automatically 45 seconds after the ignition 
switch is turned off, or either front door is 
opened.
The seat heaters are thermostatically controlled 
and operate intermittently to achieve and then 
maintain a predetermined temperature between 
79
oF and 97oF (26oC and 36oC).
NOTE: The operating temperature will drop to 
50
oF (10oC) during the operation cycle.
NOTE: Owners should be aware that the seat 
heaters consume considerable power from the 
battery and for this reason, it is recommended 
that they are operated only with the engine 
running.
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REAR SEATS
Folding the rear seats
On vehicles not fitted with 60/40 split rear seats 
the whole seat can be folded forwards to 
increase luggage space. On vehicles fitted with 
60/40 split rear seats, either or both parts of the 
seat can be folded.
NOTE: Before folding the rear seats, ensure that 
the centre rear seat belt is unbuckled.
WARNING
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are 
securely latched in the upright position when 
the seat is in use and when loads are carried 
in the luggage area.
Lift the release levers (see inset) to release the 
backrest (lift both levers simultaneously on 
vehicles without 60/40 split seats) and fold the 
backrest forwards.
WARNING
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or 
luggage that could move causing personal 
injury in the event of an accident or 
emergency manoeuvre. Where possible, use 
the seat belts to secure luggage carried on the 
seats.
Accommodating long loads
Remove the head restraints from the front 
passenger and rear seats (see ‘Head restraint 
removal’, page 45), move the front passenger 
seat forwards as far as possible and fully recline 
the seat backrest. Finally, fold the rear seat 
backrest (or the appropriate part of the backrest 
in the case of 60/40 split seats) fully forward as 
shown.
Loads that are too long to be carried inside the 
vehicle should be carried on the roof. (See 
‘ROOF RACK’, page 155).
If it is necessary to carry a load that protrudes 
through the taildoor, or taildoor window, be 
aware of any territorial regulation restricting the 
length of any such load. In addition, ensure that 
loads DO NOT rest on the glass of a partially 
open window. Damage to the glass or window 
mechanism may occur.
WARNING
You are advised NOT to carry loads which 
require driving with the taildoor, or taildoor 
window open, as poisonous fumes will be 
drawn into the vehicle. If driving the vehicle 
in this condition is unavoidable, switch the 
heater to face level vents with all vents open, 
close the sunroof and windows, and turn the 
air blower to position 4.
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Maximum luggage space
To create extra luggage space:
1.Lift the seat release levers to release the 
backrest and fold the seat backrest 
forward.
2.Tip the whole seat assembly forward as 
shown in illustration and readjust the front 
seats as required.
To return the seats to their normal position; 
push the seat base release levers (shown in 
lower inset) rearwards to unlock the seat base 
and unfold the seats. Ensure the seat backrests 
are properly secured by attempting to push 
them forwards - there should be no movement. 
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in the cargo 
area. In a collision, anyone riding in this area 
is more likely to be injured or killed. Do not 
allow anyone to ride in any area of your 
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and 
safety belts. Be sure that everyone in your 
vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt 
properly.‘Latch secure’ indicator
A latch secure indicator, mounted on the top 
of the right hand side of the rear seat backrest, 
will pop up showing a red band, when the catch 
is released.
When returning the seat to the upright position, 
ensure the indicator drops back into the 
backrest and that the red band is no longer 
visible - this confirms that the larger portion of 
the backrest is secure.
NOTE: The ‘latch secure’ indicator does NOT 
indicate that the smaller portion of the 60/40 
split backrest is secure - this must be checked 
individually. 
WARNING
When returning the seats to the upright 
position, ensure that the seat belts are not 
trapped.
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Seat BeltsSEAT BELT SAFETY
WARNING
In a collision, occupants not wearing a seat 
belt can be thrown around inside, or possibly 
thrown out of the vehicle. This is likely to 
result in more serious injuries than would 
have been the case had a seatbelt been worn. 
It may even result in the loss of life.
Seat belts fitted to your vehicle are designed 
for adults and larger children. Each belt 
should be used by one occupant only.
Observe the following precautions:
•Ensure ALL passengers are securely 
strapped in at all times, using the 
appropriate restraint - even for the 
shortest journeys. 
•ALWAYS adjust seat belts to eliminate any 
slack in the webbing. DO NOT slacken the 
webbing by holding the belt away from the 
body - to be fully effective, the seat belt 
must remain in full contact with the body 
at all times. 
•ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the hips 
as possible (never across the abdomen), 
and ensure that the diagonal belt passes 
across the shoulder without slipping off or 
pressing on the neck.
•DO NOT wear seat belts over hard, sharp 
or fragile items in clothing, such as pens, 
keys, spectacles etc.
•Always replace a seat belt assembly that 
has withstood the strain of a severe 
vehicle impact, or if the webbing shows 
signs of fraying.
•Where possible use the seat belts to 
secure large items of luggage that are to 
be carried on the seats - in the event of an 
accident, unsecured items become flying 
missiles capable of causing serious 
injury.
•DO NOT use a seat belt that is twisted or 
obstructed in any way that could impede 
its smooth operation.
•DO NOT allow front seat occupants to 
travel with the seat backs reclined steeply 
rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained 
from the seat belt with the seat back angle 
reclined to a maximum of 30 degrees from 
the upright (vertical) position.
•DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly 
sugary food and drink) to enter the seat 
belt locks - such substances can render 
the locks inoperative.
•In most countries, all occupants are 
required by law to wear a seat belt, unless 
they have been issued with a medical 
exemption certificate.
WARNING
The airbag supplementary restraint system 
(see ‘Airbag SRS’) is designed to enhance the 
overall effectiveness of the seat belts. It does 
not replace them. SEAT BELTS MUST 
ALWAYS BE WORN.
Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly - 
an improperly worn seat belt increases the 
risk of death or serious injury in the event of a 
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PREGNANT WOMEN
WARNING
Pregnant women must wear a correctly 
positioned seat belt; it is safer for mother and 
unborn child.
There are many ways that the belt can be 
misused for the sake of comfort, but there is 
only one way of wearing it safely.
During pregnancy, women should wear the lap 
belt across the hips below the baby, with the 
diagonal belt passing across the shoulder, 
between the breasts and to one side of the baby 
- if in doubt, consult a doctor.
Never place anything between you and the seat 
belt in an attempt to cushion the impact in the 
event of an accident. It can be dangerous and 
reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in 
preventing injury.
SEAT BELTS
To minimise injury in the event of an accident, 
it is important that seat belts are worn correctly. 
Read the instructions below and the advice 
contained under the heading ‘SEAT BELT 
SAFETY’, page 49.
Fastening the seat belts
Inertia reel belts are fitted to all front and rear 
seating positions.
Draw the belt over the shoulder and across the 
chest and, ensuring that the webbing is not 
twisted, insert the metal tongue plate into the 
buckle nearest the wearer - a CLICK indicates 
that the belt is securely locked.
NOTE: The centre rear seat belt tongue plate will 
not latch into either of the outer seating position 
buckles.
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony 
structure of the body (pelvis, chest and 
shoulders) and can only be worn safely with the 
seats in a near upright position - DO NOT allow 
front seat occupants to travel with the seat 
steeply reclined.
NOTE: Where possible, rear seat passengers 
should adjust their position on the seat to 
enable the seat belt webbing to cross the 
shoulder without pressing on the neck.
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