Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover

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Tilt Sensor*
Your vehicle is fitted with a tilt sensor which 
activates the alarm if the vehicle is tilted fore 
and aft, or side to side, after it has been 
superlocked.
The alarm will sound if theft is attempted by 
hoisting onto another vehicle or if a side is lifted 
to attempt wheel removal.
If you wish to have the doors locked but the tilt 
sensor disabled (e.g. when aboard a ferry or 
having the vehicle transported on a recovery 
truck) press the Lock button twice within three...

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING
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: If the handset fails to work even when 
close to the vehicle, it could be that it is not 
synchronised with the system, see Emergency 
locking/unlocking, 44. Putting the key in the 
starter switch and running the engine for six 
minutes will restore full operation.
The operating range may vary depending upon 
handset battery...

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2.Lock button: Press to superlock all doors 
and to activate the perimetric alarm and 
interior space protection
* and activate the 
tilt sensor
* (see Superlocking, 39, Tilt 
Sensor*, 41).
Press twice within three seconds to lock all 
doors and activate the perimetric alarm, 
but NOT activate interior space protection
* 
or tilt sensor
*.
The direction indicator lamps will flash 
three times.
3.Unlock button: Press once to disarm the 
alarm and unlock the driver’s door and to...

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Emergency locking/unlocking
Under a removable cap on the left-hand front 
door outer handle, there is an emergency-use 
door lock. In the very unlikely event that the 
remote handset has failed, this lock can be 
used.
Removing the cap
1.Insert the key fully into the slot under the 
handle cap.2.The cap can now be removed at the forward 
edge and unhooked from the rear edge.
3.Remove the key from the slot and use it in 
the emergency lock.
Refitting the cap
1.Insert the key fully into...

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Locking:
Turn the key clockwise to lock only the local 
door. To lock all of the doors press the master 
lock switch, then exit the vehicle through the 
front left door. Lock the left front door by 
turning the key clockwise (this will not arm the 
alarm system).
Unlocking:
Turn the key in the front left door lock 
anticlockwise to unlock only the local door.
If the alarm system is not armed, turn the key 
anticlockwise to unlock the left front door. To 
unlock the rest of the doors...

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Interior door handles and door locking buttons
From inside the vehicle, each door can be 
individually locked by depressing the 
appropriate door button (arrowed). Doors can 
be unlocked by pulling the door handle 
(inboard). A second pull opens the door.
When the master lock or unlock button is 
activated, all door locking buttons will move 
automatically.
These locking buttons will only operate if the 
doors have not been secured using the remote 
handset or door key.
ENGINE...

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WARNING
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER LEAVE 
CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED IN THE VEHICLE.
TAILGATE
Opening the upper tailgate
With all doors unlocked, press the touch pad on 
the underside of the exterior handle and pull to 
open.
If the upper tailgate fails to open, an emergency 
procedure is available, see Tailgate emergency 
unlock, 45.Opening the lower tailgate
With the upper tailgate open, press the touch 
pad on the lower tailgate waist moulding.
Note: 
If the lower tailgate is...

Seats
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Seats
FRONT SEATS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of loss of control and 
personal injury, DO NOT adjust the drivers 
seat while the vehicle is in motion.
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...

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MANUAL FRONT SEATS
Forward/backward adjustment
The position of the seat is adjusted by lifting the 
bar at the front of the seat and sliding the seat 
to the desired position.
On reaching the desired position the seat 
should be moved slightly forwards and 
backwards to ensure that the bar has latched 
into position and the vehicle is safe to drive.Seat back adjustment
The angle of the seat backrest is adjusted by 
turning the rotary wheel.
See Sitting correctly, 48.
WARNING
DO NOT travel with...

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Height adjustment
Seat height adjustment, the height is controlled 
by ’pumping’ the handle.
Pumping the lever upwards raises the seat; 
downwards lowers the seat.
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