Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover
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61 Seats R Note: If a combination of seat-backs, including the center seat-back, is to be returned to the upright position, then the center part should be raised last. WARNING After the seat is returned to the upright position, the latching mechanism should be checked and physically tested to ensure that both the seat base and backrest are secure before driving. Ensure that the headrest is adjusted correctly for each passenger (the top of the headrest should be above the centre line of the head). WARNING DO NOT adjust any part of a seat while the vehicle is in motion. Vehicle movement may cause the unlatched seat to suddenly shift, potentially causing injury.
Seats 62 L Access position To enter the third-row seats, first ensure that the head restraint on the second-row seat is fully lowered and then fold the relevant outer seat into the table-fold position. Pull up the access lever on the edge of the seat base to unlock the seat and tilt it forward into the access position. Once access has been achieved, return the second-row seat to its fully upright position. Note: If access is required to the third-row seats while the relevant second-row outer seat is in the loadspace position, return the second-row seat to the table-fold position before attempting to move it to the access position. WARNING The second-row outer seat(s) must not be left in the access (tilted forward) position while the vehicle is being driven. Motion of the vehicle could cause the seat to drop back into its table-fold position. H5424G H5425G
63 Seats R Returning the seats to the table-fold position Pull the seat down into the table-fold position. WARNING When lowering the tilted seats to their locked position, ensure that nothing is trapped by the returning seat. At this point the access lever will click into place. To ensure that this has done so, check around the lever. If it is not properly in place, a red flag will be visible behind the lever. WARNING After the seat is returned to the upright position, the latching mechanism should be checked and physically tested to ensure that both the seat base and backrest are secure before driving. The head restraint must always be deployed when using the seat. Ensure that the headrest is adjusted correctly for each passenger (the top of the headrest should be above the centre line of the head). Exiting the vehicle from the third-row seats To exit the vehicle from the third-row seats, the relevant second-row seat must be placed in the access position. Push the seat-back release lever forward and tilt the seat-back forward until the seat is in the table-fold position. Pull the strap (inset) and tilt the seat forward as far as possible into the access position. WARNING When lowering the tilted seats to their locked position, ensure that nothing is trapped by the returning seat. H5764G
Seats 64 L THIRD-ROW SEATS Third row seats can be folded flat. WARNING Beware of potential finger traps when operating the seats. Ensure that nothing has been left under the seat or in the footwell when folding down the seat as this could cause permanent deformation of the seat. Do not return seats to the upright position with the loadspace cover in its floor-level stowage position. Use only Land Rover-approved covers on the third row seats. To fold the seat 1.Press the head restraint release button and fold the head restraint fully downwards.2.Pull up the release strap at the rear corner of the cushion; this lifts under spring pressure. Fold the cushion fully 180 O forwards until it latches into position. 3.Pull up the seat-back release lever and fold the seat-back fully forwards until it latches into position and forms part of the loadspace floor. L7MTA BAC500420H5738G H5428G 1 2 3
65 Seats R To return the seat to its upright position 1.Pull up on the seat-back release lever and lift the seat-back into its upright position, ensuring that it is fully latched into place. 2.Release the cushion catch and pull up on the cushion. Rotate the cushion into place, ensuring that the cushion is latched to the seat-back. 3.Raise the head restraint until it latches into position. WARNING The head restraint must always be deployed when using the third-row seat. Ensure that the headrest is adjusted correctly for each passenger (the top of the headrest should be above the centre line of the head). Do not sit on the seat until the head restraint is fully deployed. Note: When not in use the headrests should be folded to improve rear vision. H5429G 1 2 3
Seat Belts 66 L Seat Belts SEAT BELTS The use of front and rear seat belts is mandatory in most states. Using seat belts saves lives. They should be worn by all occupants whenever the vehicle is in use, for maximum protection. Lap/shoulder inertia reel seat belts are provided for both front seat occupants and all rear seat positions. The inertia reel operating mechanism of the seat belts allows the wearers to move their upper bodies to reach various controls. The seat belt locks automatically with accelerated body movement or in the event of emergency braking. The front seat belt assemblies are fitted with pretensioners. The pretensioners operate with the airbags as part of the Airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS), see AIRBAG SRS, 77. Seat belt warning indicator Driver Beltminder commences when the starter switch is turned to position ’ll’ and the driver belt is unbuckled. The seat belt reminder feature also applies to the passenger seat and will be activated if the seat is occupied and the occupant is unbuckled.- The visual and audible warning signals given may change depending on whether the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined threshold (see AUDIBLE WARNINGS, 114) Note: Objects placed on the passenger seat may activate the seat belt warning system. PREGNANT WOMEN WARNING Pregnant women must wear a correctly positioned seat belt; it is safer for mother and unborn child. 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. WARNING 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. H5430G
67 Seat Belts R SEAT BELT SAFETY WARNING Seat belts are life saving equipment. 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 seat belt been properly worn. It may even result in loss of life. Make sure ALL occupants are securely strapped in at all times - even for the shortest journeys. The airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to add to the overall effectiveness of the seat belts. It does not replace them. SEAT BELTS MUST ALWAYS BE WORN. Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable. Wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. DO NOT wear seat belts over hard, sharp or fragile items in clothing, such as pens, keys, spectacles, etc. Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they are designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. 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 seatback angle set to no more than 30o from the upright. WARNING 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 collision. Belts should not be worn with the straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant. It is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant’s lap. 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. It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. Should the seat belt not retract and remain at its static length, consult your Land Rover Retailer immediately. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.
Seat Belts 68 L FRONT SEAT BELTS Fastening the seat belts Pull 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. Releasing the belt Press the RED button on the seat belt buckle. WARNING Never wear just the lap strap of a lap/shoulder diagonal seat belt and never sit on the lap strap using just the shoulder strap. Both of these actions are extremely dangerous and may increase your risk of serious injury.Upper anchorage adjustment The height of the seat belt upper anchorage can be adjusted for comfort AND safety on both front seats. Press down (solid arrow) to release the catch, then lift or push down to adjust the height of the anchorage. For safety, the seat belt should always be worn with the webbing crossing the shoulder MIDWAY BETWEEN THE NECK AND THE EDGE OF THE SHOULDER. Ensure the anchorage has ’clicked’ into one of the locked positions before driving. 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. WARNING Maladjustment of the seat belt could reduce its effectiveness in a crash. Always ensure that the anchorage is correctly located and properly locked in one of the height positions before driving and DO NOT adjust the height once the vehicle is in motion. H5431G H5432G
69 Seat Belts R SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS The second and third row seat belts have a special locking mechanism which aids the retention of child seats. The procedure to install a child seat is as follows: 1.Place the child seat in the vehicle, attach the seat belt and secure the buckle in accordance with the manufacturer’s fitting instructions. 2.Pull on the shoulder section of the belt to unreel all of the remaining webbing to the limit of its travel. This will engage the automatic locking feature, which then acts as a ratchet, allowing the webbing ONLY to retract. 3.Allow the seat belt to retract onto the child seat (a ’clicking’ sound will confirm that the ratchet has engaged), while firmly pushing the child seat into the vehicle seat. 4.Ensure that there is no slack in the seat belt by pulling upwards on the shoulder belt immediately above the child restraint. This seat belt should now be locked and the child seat held firmly in position. When the child seat is removed and all of the seat belt webbing is allowed to retract, the seat belt locking mechanism reverts to normal operation. WARNING Where possible, use the seat belt automatic locking mechanism to secure large items of luggage that are to be carried on the seats. In the event of an accident, insecure items become missiles capable of causing serious injury. REAR SEATS - 7-SEAT VEHICLES In order to prevent damage to the seat belt buckles on the rear seats of 7-seat vehicles when the seats are folded flat, the buckles are spring-loaded to stow within the seat cushion. In order to fasten the belt, pull the buckle up from the seat before inserting the tongue plate. A ’CLICK’ indicates that the belt is securely locked.
Seat Belts 70 L SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS The seat belt pretensioners activate in conjunction with the airbag SRS and provide additional protection in the event of a severe frontal impact on the vehicle (see HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS, 81). The pretensioners automatically retract the seat belts fitted to the front seats. This reduces any slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of the belts, thereby reducing forward movement of the belt wearer in the event of a severe frontal collision. The airbag SRS warning indicator on the instrument pack will alert you to any malfunction of the seat belt pretensioners. If the pretensioners have been activated, the seat belts will still function as restraints, and must be worn in the event that the vehicle remains in a driveable condition. Note: The seat belt pretensioners will be activated in major side and frontal impacts and in rollovers. WARNING The seat belt pretensioners will only be activated once and then MUST BE REPLACED by a Land Rover Retailer. Failure to replace the pretensioners will reduce the efficiency of the vehicles front restraint systems. After any impact, always have the seat belts and pretensioners checked and, if necessary, replaced by a Land Rover Retailer. In the interests of safety, it is recommended that removal or replacement of the front seats and seat belts should only be carried out by a Land Rover Retailer.