Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover

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HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS
In the event of a collision, the airbag control 
unit monitors the rate of deceleration induced 
by the collision, to determine whether the 
airbags should be deployed.
Operation of the airbag SRS is dependent on 
the rate at which the vehicles passenger 
compartment changes speed as a result of a 
collision. The circumstances affecting different 
collisions (vehicle speed, angle of impact, type 
and size of object hit, for example), vary 
considerably and will affect the rate of 
deceleration accordingly.
Note: The airbag SRS is not designed to 
operate as a result of rear collisions, minor 
frontal or side impacts; nor will it operate as a 
result of heavy braking or driving over bumps 
and potholes.
It follows, therefore, that significant superficial 
damage can occur without the airbags 
deploying or, conversely, that a relatively small 
amount of structural damage may cause the 
airbags to be deployed.
Dual stage deployment
The front airbags deploy in two stages, 
depending on the severity of the frontal 
collision. The unit monitors the rate of 
deceleration during the impact.
In a moderately severe frontal impact, the 
airbags inflate sufficiently to protect the front 
seat passengers and reduce the risk of injury.
In a severe frontal impact, the airbags will fully 
inflate thereby providing maximum protection.
Airbag inflation is virtually instantaneous and 
occurs with considerable force, accompanied 
by a loud noise. The inflated bag, together with 
the seat belt restraint system, limit the 
movement of an occupant, thereby reducing 
the risk of injury to the head and upper torso.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. After inflation, front and side thorax 
airbags deflate immediately (side head 
protection airbags deflate slowly). This 
provides a gradual cushioning effect for the 
occupant and also ensures that the drivers 
forward vision is not obscured.
WARNING
After inflation, some airbag components are 
hot - DO NOT touch until they have cooled.
Caution:  If a non-approved phone system is to 
be fitted, ensure that the installer is aware of 
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Occupant detection
The front passenger seat is equipped with an 
occupancy sensor which measures the weight 
on the cushion and changes the passenger 
airbag status.
The occupancy sensor operates as follows:
† It is possible to receive an intermittent 
indicator with an empty seat condition. This is 
part of the system’s adaptive behaviour, and 
does not affect the status of the passenger 
airbag. However, if the indicator becomes 
permanently illuminated when the seat is 
definitely empty, then contact your Land Rover 
Retailer immediately.
The airbag indicator is located on the 
passenger’s side of the instrument panel.
WARNING
Do not use a child restraint on a seat 
protected by an operational air bag in front of 
it.
There is a risk of death or serious injury when 
the airbag deploys.
The safest place for children is properly 
restrained in the rear seats.Seat 
occupancy 
statusPassenger 
airbag statusIndicator 
active
Completely 
emptyDeactivated No
†
Low weight 
occupant/ 
objectDeactivated Yes
Heavy 
occupant/
objectActivated No 
						

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AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
Frontal and side thorax airbags
Note: Airbags will only deploy when they are 
required to supplement the restraining force of 
the front seat belts.
In the case of a severe frontal collision, both 
front airbags will be deployed. In the case of a 
severe side collision, only the side thorax 
airbags and side head impact protection airbag 
on the impacted side of the vehicle will inflate. 
However, there may also be impact conditions 
whereby one set of side and both front airbags 
deploy at the same time, or where front and 
side airbags respond separately as a result of a 
secondary impact occurring after the initial 
collision has taken place.
WARNING
An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions 
and other injuries. Minimise the risk of injury 
by ensuring that front seat occupants are 
wearing their seat belts and are seated 
correctly, with the seat as far back as is 
practical.
Ensure that a gap is maintained between the 
upper torso and the side of the vehicle, to 
enable unobstructed inflation of the side 
thorax airbags.
DO NOT lean out of the window.Side head impact protection
Note: For the side head impact airbags to 
deploy correctly, the roof lining and ’A’ post 
trim must be undamaged and fitted correctly. 
Any damage or suspect fitting should be 
referred to a Land Rover Retailer for 
examination.
Side head impact airbags are designed to 
protect the head in the event of a severe side 
impact or rollover event. They will NOT inflate 
as a result of frontal or rear impacts alone.
The side head impact protection modules are 
located behind the roof lining and pillar finisher, 
above the doors. In the event of a severe side 
collision, the airbag pushes out from behind the 
roof lining and pillar finisher as it inflates. The 
side head impact airbag remains inflated for 
longer than the other airbags, to provide 
additional head protection in the event of a 
secondary impact/vehicle rollover.
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SERVICE INFORMATION
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service, repair, replace, 
modify or tamper with any part of the airbag 
SRS, or wiring in the vicinity of an 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.
•the front or side of the vehicle is damaged, 
even if the airbag has not inflated.
•any part of an airbag module cover shows 
signs of cracking or damage.
•any trim containing airbags - front seat 
back, headlining or pillar trims - becomes 
damaged.
WARNING
The components that make up the airbag SRS 
are sensitive to electrical or physical 
interference, either of which could easily 
damage the system and cause inadvertent 
operation or a malfunction of the airbag.
For your safety it is recommended that you 
seek the assistance of a Land Rover Retailer 
to carry out any of the following:
•Removal or repair of any wiring or 
component in the vicinity of any of the 
SRS components, including the steering 
wheel, steering column, door trim, roof 
lining, instrument pack and instrument 
panel.
•Installation of electronic equipment such 
as a mobile phone, two-way radio or 
in-car entertainment system.
•Modification to the front or side of the 
vehicle, including the bumper and 
chassis.
•Attachment of accessories to the front or 
side of the vehicle.
Disposing of vehicles
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to inform the 
new owner that the vehicle has an airbag SRS.
If your vehicle is to be scrapped; airbags that 
have not been deployed are potentially very 
dangerous and must be safely deployed in a 
controlled environment by qualified personnel, 
before a vehicle is scrapped. 
						

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Steering Column
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Steering Column
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the steering wheel position 
while the vehicle is in motion. This is 
extremely dangerous!
The steering wheel position can be adjusted in 
two directions.
Move the lever located under the steering wheel 
fully downwards (see inset).
Adjust the steering wheel up or down, in or out. 
Move the lever fully up to lock.
WARNING
Ensure that the lever is fully up. Inadvertent 
movement of the wheel might occur if the 
lever is not fully tightened.
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Door Mirrors
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Note: Objects viewed in exterior mirrors may 
appear further away than they actually are.
Mirror adjustment
Rotate the knob to select either the left- or 
right-hand mirror.With the starter switch turned to position ’l’ or 
’II’, push the knob in the appropriate direction 
to tilt the mirror glass up/down/left or right.
The door mirrors have integral heating 
elements which disperse ice or mist from the 
glass. These will operate automatically with the 
starter switch in position ’II’ and are controlled 
according to the external temperature and 
wiper status.
Note: On vehicles fitted with the driver’s seat 
memory facility, up to three exterior mirror 
positions for each of three possible starter keys 
can be stored, see DRIVER’S SEAT MEMORY 
FACILITY*, 55 .
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Folding the mirror body
The door mirrors are designed to fold forwards 
or rearwards on impact. They can also be folded 
in towards the side windows into a ’park’ 
position.
Manual operation: On some vehicles this 
operation can be carried out manually, by 
physically pushing the mirror bodies towards 
the side windows.Electric operation:
* With the rotary knob in 
the central position, push the knob downwards 
to fold the mirrors. Push the knob downwards 
again to unfold the mirrors.
If the mirrors are accidentally knocked out of 
position (i.e. with one mirror folded and the 
other in the normal position), an additional 
operation of the switch will re-synchronise 
them.
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Automatic mirror dipping*
Vehicles with driver’s seat memory have a 
pre-stored function, which causes the door 
mirrors to dip whenever reverse gear is 
selected, giving the driver a view of the 
curbside.
When this feature is first turned on, see 
SELECTING SETTINGS OPTION, 93, the 
mirrors will dip to a preset amount. The degree 
of dipping can be programmed using the 
following sequence:
1.Insert the ignition key and turn it to position 
’ll’.
2.Adjust the seat and the exterior mirrors to 
the correct position and perform a 
memory-store routine.
3.Select reverse gear - the mirrors will dip to 
a preset level.
4.Adjust the mirrors to the required dipped 
position.
5.Perform a memory-store sequence.
6.’Mirror Dip Stored’ will appear on the 
message center (if fitted).
7.A single chime will sound from the 
instrument pack.
This feature can be enabled or disabled 
by a Land Rover Retailer or by the 
driver. See SELECTING SETTINGS 
OPTION, 93. 
						

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Facia Controls
FACIA CONTROLS
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FACIA CONTROLS KEY
1.Headlamps and direction indicator controls
2.Cruise control switches
3.Tachometer
4.Temperature gauge
5.Horn buttons
6.Fuel gauge
7.Speedometer
8.Audio remote controls
9.Wash/wipe controls
10.Audio display/controls
11.Heater/air conditioning controls
12.Hazard warning lamp switch
13.Door lock/unlock switch
14.Gear selector
15.Terrain Response
TM control switch*
16.Transfer gearbox switch
17.Hill Descent Control switch
18.Display screen
19.Electric parkbrake switch
20.Air suspension switch
21.Starter switch
22.Steering column adjustment
23.Manual headlamp levelling 
24.Dimmer control
25.Lamps master switch
Note: 
The precise specification and location of the 
controls may vary according to territorial 
requirements and from vehicle to vehicle.