Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover

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CARING FOR SEAT BELTS
Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs of 
fraying, cuts and wear; also pay particular 
attention to the condition of the fixing points 
and adjusters.
DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing and avoid 
contaminating the webbing with polish, oil or 
chemicals (see Seat belts, 286).
Testing inertia reel belts
•With the seat belt fastened, give the 
webbing near the buckle a quick upward 
pull. The buckle must remain securely 
locked.
•With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the 
webbing to the limit of its travel. Check that 
unreeling is free from snatches and snags 
and then allow the belt to FULLY retract.
•Partially unreel the webbing, then hold the 
tongue plate and give it a quick forward 
pull. The mechanism must lock 
automatically and prevent any further 
unreeling.
If a seat belt should fail any of these tests, 
contact your Land Rover Retailer immediately.
WARNING
Always replace a seat belt that shows signs of 
webbing damage or has withstood the strain 
of a severe vehicle impact.
Note: If the vehicle is parked on ground that is 
not level, the seat belt mechanism may lock. 
This is not a fault; gently ease the belt from its 
attachment to unlock it.Service information
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service, repair, replace, 
modify or tamper with any part of the 
pretensioner and airbag SRS, or wiring in the 
vicinity of a pretensioner or airbag SRS 
component; this could cause the system to 
activate, resulting in personal injury.
In addition, ALWAYS contact your Land Rover 
Retailer if:
•an airbag inflates.
•a pretensioner activates.
•the front or side of the vehicle is damaged, 
even if the pretensioner has not activated. 
						

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Child Restraints
CHILD SEATS
The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are 
designed for adults and larger children. For 
their safety, it is very important that all infants 
and children under 12 years are restrained in a 
suitable child safety seat appropriate to their 
age and size.
Only fit a child seat that has been approved for 
use in your vehicle, and ensure that the 
manufacturers fitting instructions are followed 
exactly.
For optimum safety, children should travel in 
the rear of the vehicle at all times, front 
passenger seat travel is NOT recommended. 
Note: Crash statistics show that children are 
safer when properly restrained in the rear (2nd 
row) seating positions, than they are in the 
front.
However, if it is essential that a child travel in 
the front, set the seat fully rearward and seat 
the child in a FORWARD FACING child seat.
The above symbol affixed to the passenger side 
’B’ post of your vehicle, warns against the use 
of a REAR-FACING child seat in the front 
passenger seat, when a passenger airbag is 
fitted and operational.
WARNING
EXTREME HAZARD. Do not use a rearward 
facing child restraint on a seat protected by an 
airbag in front of it. There is a risk of serious 
injury or death when the airbag deploys.
WARNING
Do not use a forward-facing seat until a child 
is above the minimum weight of 9 kg (20 lb.) 
and able to sit up unaided. Up to the age of 
two, a child’s spine and neck are not 
sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a 
frontal impact.
The second and third row seat belts have a 
special locking mechanism which aids the 
retention of child seats, see SECOND AND 
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Child restraints for small children and babies
Child seats and restraint systems designed for 
your vehicle will be one of two types:
•Those secured in vehicle seats by the seat 
belts.
•‘LATCH’ type child restraints employing 
anchor bars built into the rear seat frame.
All new and most older type child restraint 
systems incorporate a tether strap which can 
be attached to an anchorage point on the 
vehicle. See Tether anchorages, 75.
Child restraints for larger children
In a situation where a child is too large to fit into 
a child safety seat, but is still too small to safely 
fit the 3 point seat belt properly, a booster seat 
is recommended for maximum safety. Follow 
the manufacturer’s fitting instructions exactly, 
then adjust the seat belt to suit.
WARNING
DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be carried on 
the lap. The force of a crash can increase 
effective body weight by as much as 30 times, 
making it impossible to hold on to the child.
Children typically require the use of a booster 
seat appropriate to their age and size, thereby 
enabling the seat belts to be properly fitted, 
reducing the risk of injury in a crash.
Children could be endangered in a crash if 
their child restraints are not properly secured 
in the vehicle.
DO NOT use a child seat that hooks over the 
seat back. This type of seat cannot be 
satisfactorily secured, and is unlikely to be 
safe for your child.
Never leave a child unattended in your 
vehicle.
LATCH CHILD RESTRAINTS
(Second-row seats)
Both outer, second row, seating positions in 
your vehicle are equipped to accept LATCH 
restraints.
This symbol on the label sewn into 
the seats indicates the location of 
the LATCH lower anchorages.
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7-seat vehicles
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to fit LATCH restraints to the 
center seating position - the anchor bars are 
not designed to hold a LATCH restraint in this 
position.
Fitting LATCH child restraints
LATCH child restraints should only be fitted in 
the two outer seating positions of the 
second-row seats. Anchor bars built into the 
rear seat frame, enable the LATCH restraints to 
be securely attached to the vehicle seat only in 
these positions.
In addition, two tether anchor bars are fitted to 
back of the rear seats, to secure child restraint 
anchor straps.
When fitting LATCH child restraints, always 
follow the instructions supplied by the 
manufacturer of the restraint.
Once the LATCH restraint is installed, you are 
recommended to test the security of the 
installation before seating the child. Attempt to 
twist the restraint from side to side and to pull 
the restraint away from the vehicle seat; then 
check that the anchors are still securely in 
place.
WARNING
If the restraint is not correctly anchored, there 
is a significant risk of injury to the child in the 
event of a collision or emergency braking.
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Tether anchorages
One upper tether anchorage is provided at each 
seating position equipped to accept LATCH 
child restraints.
Note: Always ensure that, if an upper tether is 
provided, it is secured and tightened properly 
as this provides the maximum protection for a 
child.
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to 
withstand only loads imposed by correctly 
fitted child restraints. Under no 
circumstances are they to be used for adult 
seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other 
items or equipment to the vehicle.Attaching tether straps
1.Install the child restraint securely in one of 
the second row seating positions.
2.Pass the tether strap over the back of the 
vehicle seat and beneath the underside of 
the head restraint.
3.Attach the clip on the head of the tether 
strap to the tether anchor on the back of the 
vehicle seat.
4.Tighten the tether strap according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any 
slack in the webbing.
WARNING
Always follow the child seat or restraint 
system manufacturer’s instructions when 
fitting tether straps.
When fitting a child seat or restraint system, 
always pass the tether strap over the top of 
the seat back and beneath the underside of 
the head restraint.
If a child seat or restraint system is to be fitted 
to the center seating position, the center 
armrest must be in the stowed position 
(folded into the seat).
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CHILD RESTRAINT CHECK LISTS
Non-LATCH child restraints
Follow the check list every time a child travels 
in the vehicle:
•Carefully follow the instructions provided 
by the manufacturer of the restraint 
system.
•Always use the appropriate child restraints 
and adjust harnesses for every child, every 
trip.
•Avoid dressing a child in bulky clothing and 
do not place any objects between the child 
and the restraint system.
•Regularly check the fit of a child seat and 
replace seats or harnesses that show signs 
of wear.
•Ensure that you have removed all slack 
from the adult seat belt.
•No child seat is completely child-proof. 
Encourage a child not to play with the 
buckle or harness.
•Never leave a child unsupervised in the 
vehicle.
•Activate the rear door child safety locks, 
see CHILD SAFETY LOCKS, 46.
•Ensure that a child does not exit the vehicle 
from the side where there is traffic.
•Set children a good example - always wear 
your seat belt.LATCH child restraints
Follow the check list every time a child travels 
in the vehicle:
•Always attach the top tether when 
installing the LATCH seat.
•Carefully follow the instructions supplied 
with the child seat.
•Always give the LATCH seat a final pull to 
ensure that the lower anchors are secure.
•Always use the appropriate child restraints 
and adjust the harnesses for every child, 
every trip.
•Make sure that a child falls into the correct 
weight range for the seat.
•Avoid dressing a child in bulky clothing and 
do not place any objects between the child 
and the restraint system.
•Regularly check the fit of a child seat and 
replace seats and harnesses that show 
signs of wear.
•No child seat is completely child-proof. 
Encourage children not to play with the 
buckle or harness.
•Never leave a child unsupervised in the 
vehicle.
•Activate the rear door child safety locks, 
see CHILD SAFETY LOCKS, 46.
•Ensure that a child does not exit the vehicle 
from the side where there is traffic.
•Set children a good example - always wear 
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Airbag SRS
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Airbag SRS
AIRBAG SRS
The airbag supplementary restraint system 
(SRS) incorporates front, side thorax and side 
head airbags for the driver and front passenger 
and side head airbags for the second row 
outboard and third row seat passengers (see 
illustration for airbag locations). These are 
indicated by the word ’AIRBAG’ on the trim.
WARNING
Always remember; the SRS/airbags are a 
supplemental restraint system providing 
ADDITIONAL protection in certain types of 
collision only - they DO NOT replace the need 
to wear a seat belt. To reduce the risk of 
severe injury or death in the event of a crash, 
all occupants in all seating positions, 
including the driver, should always wear their 
seat belt, whether or not an airbag is present 
at that seating position.Provided occupants are correctly seated, with 
seat belts properly worn, the airbags will 
provide additional protection to the chest and 
facial areas of the front seat occupants in the 
event of the vehicle receiving a severe frontal 
impact, and also to the side of the body facing 
the impact, if a severe side collision occurs.
Side head impact protection will afford 
additional protection to the side of the head 
facing the impact for the front seat and outer 
rear seat occupants, in the event of a side 
collision or a rollover.
Note: Inflation and deflation of the side thorax 
and front airbags takes place very quickly and 
will not protect against the effects of secondary 
impacts that may occur. Side head airbags 
deflate at a slower rate and therefore offer 
additional protection in the event of a 
secondary impact or rollover.
Occupants with disabilities that may require the 
vehicle to be modified must contact a Land 
Rover Retailer before any modifications are 
made.
Unauthorised modification of the vehicle or 
parts may invalidate the vehicle’s warranty.
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Airbag warning labels
Airbag warning information is printed on the 
driver’s and front passenger’s sun visor.Airbag SRS warning indicator
A warning indicator mounted in 
the instrument pack will alert you 
to any malfunction of the airbag 
SRS, see Warning Indicators, 108. The airbag 
SRS should always be checked by a Land Rover 
Retailer if any of the following symptoms 
occurs:
•The warning indicator fails to illuminate 
when the starter switch is turned to 
position ’ll’.
•The warning indicator fails to extinguish 
within approximately four seconds after the 
starter switch is turned to position ’ll’.
•The warning indicator illuminates after the 
engine is started, or while the vehicle is 
being driven.
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Obstruction of air bags
WARNING
Do not allow passengers to obstruct the 
operation of the airbags by placing feet, 
knees or any other part of the person, or any 
other objects in contact with, or in close 
proximity to, an airbag module.
DO NOT attach or position items on, or close 
to the roof lining, ’A’ , ’B’ and ’C’ post 
finishers, front seat backs or to an airbag 
cover, which could interfere with the inflation 
of the airbag or, if the airbag inflates, be 
propelled inside the vehicle causing injury to 
the occupants.
To ensure correct deployment of the airbags, it 
is essential that obstructions are not allowed to 
intervene between an airbag and the occupant. 
The following are examples of the type of 
obstructions that could either, impede correct 
operation of the airbags, or jeopardise personal 
safety in the event of an airbag deployment:
•Accessories attached to or obscuring an 
airbag cover, including; the roof lining, ’A’, 
’B’ and ’C’ post finishers and the seat backs 
of the front seats.
•Items of hand luggage, or other objects 
placed on an airbag cover.•Feet, knees or any other part of the 
anatomy in contact with, or in close 
proximity to, an airbag cover.
•Head, arms or any part of the anatomy in 
contact with, or in close proximity to, a side 
thorax airbag.
•Items of clothing hanging from the grab 
handle attached to the roof.
•Items of clothing or cushions draped over 
the part of the front seat containing the 
airbag.
•Non-approved seat covers/accessory seat 
covers over a front seat; in particular, seat 
covers that have not been designed for use 
with side airbag. If in doubt, consult your 
Land Rover Retailer.
WARNING
Following inflation, some SRS/airbag 
components are hot - DO NOT touch until they 
have cooled.
Even with SRS/airbag equipment fitted, seat 
belts must ALWAYS be worn because:
•An airbag will only provide additional 
protection in certain types of frontal 
collisions. NO protection is afforded 
against the effects of rear impacts, or 
minor frontal impacts.
•Inflation and deflation take place 
instantaneously and will not provide 
protection against the effects of 
secondary impacts that can occur during 
multiple vehicle collisions.
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WARNING
The airbag module inflates with considerable 
speed and force. For your safety:
An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions 
and other injuries. The injurious effects of 
airbag inflation can be reduced, by ensuring 
driver and passenger are seated correctly, 
with the seat moved back as far as is 
practical, and the seat belts worn correctly.
National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration (NHTSA) recommends a 
minimum distance of 10 inches (25 cm) 
between an occupant’s chest and the driver’s 
air bag module.
NEVER attach accessory items to an airbag 
module cover.
When an airbag inflates, a fine powder is 
released. This is not an indication of a 
malfunction. However, the powder may cause 
irritation to the skin and should be thoroughly 
flushed from the eyes and any cuts or 
abrasions of the skin.
Both front seating positions are equipped with 
knee bolsters to provide knee protection in 
the event of an impact. DO NOT modify the 
bolsters, or mount after market equipment on 
or behind them.Seating positions
WARNING
To minimise the risk of accidental injury from 
inflating airbags, seat belts should be 
correctly worn at all times. In addition, both 
driver and front seat passenger should adjust 
their seat to provide the maximum practical 
distance from the front airbags. Front seat 
and outer rear seat occupants should also 
ensure that a gap is maintained between the 
upper torso and head, and the side of the 
vehicle, to enable unobstructed inflation of 
the side thorax for the front seat occupants 
and side head airbags for both front and rear 
passengers.
In order to provide optimum protection in the 
event of a severe impact, it is necessary for the 
airbags to deploy with considerable speed.
An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions 
and other injuries if the occupant is too close to 
the airbag at the time of its deployment.