Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Exp Rover

							Seat belts
46 Caring for seat belts
Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs of
fraying, cuts and wear, also paying particular
attention to the condition of the fixing points
and adjusters.
DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing. Clean the
webbing using warm water and non-detergent
soap only; allow to dry naturally and DO NOT
retract the belts or use the vehicle until they
are completely dry.
Testing inertia reel seat belts
From time to time carry out the following
tests:
1.With the seat belt fastened, give the
webbing near the buckle a quick upward
pull. The buckle must remain securely
locked.
2.With the seat belt fastened, sit back in the
seat and ensure any slack has been
rewound. Then move the upper body
sharply forward from the hips - the
mechanism must lock automatically and
prevent any further unreeling of the belt.
3.With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the
webbing to the limit of its travel. Check
that unreeling is free from snatches and
snags.
If a seat belt should fail any of these tests,
contact your dealer immediately.
WARNING
Always replace a seat belt that has
withstood the strain of an impact or shows
signs of fraying. 
						

							Airbag SRS
47 The airbag SRS (supplementary restraint system) incorporates front and side airbags for both the
driver and front seat passenger.
Provided the front seat occupants are correctly seated with seat belts properly worn, the airbags
provide additional protection to the chest and facial areas in the event of the vehicle receiving a
severe frontal impact, and to the side of the body facing the impact, if a severe side collision
occurs.
The front airbags are located in the centre pad of the steering wheel and in the fascia panel above
the glovebox. Side airbags are positioned in the backrest padding on the outward side of both
front seats (see illustration).
PO407 
						

							Airbag SRS
48 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 an airbag cover.
·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, a front airbag cover.
·Head, arms or any part of the anatomy in
contact with, or in close proximity to, a
side airbag.
·Items of clothing or cushions draped over
the part of a front seat containing the
airbag.
·Non-approved, seat covers fitted over a
front seat (in particular, be aware that seat
covers approved for use with Range Rover
vehicles prior to the introduction of side
airbags will NOT be suitable for vehicles
equipped with side airbags! If in doubt,
seek advice from a Land Rover dealer).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.
In the case of a severe frontal collision, both
front airbags will be deployed. In the case of a
severe side collision, only the airbag on the
impact side of the vehicle will inflate.
However, there may also be impact conditions
whereby one 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.
P0405 
						

							Airbag SRS
49
P0406
Airbag inflation is virtually instantaneous and
occurs with considerable force accompanied
by a loud noise. The inflated airbag, together
with the seat belt restraint system, limit the
occupants movement, 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, an airbag
deflates immediately. This provides a gradual
cushioning effect for the occupant and also
ensures that the drivers forward vision is not
impaired.IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The airbag SRS is not designed to
operate as a result of rear collisions,
minor frontal or minor side impacts, or if
the vehicle overturns; nor will it operate
as a result of heavy braking or driving
over bumps and potholes.
Operation of the airbag SRS is dependent
entirely on the acceleration or
deceleration forces that are applied to the
vehicles passenger compartment 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 acceleration or
deceleration accordingly.
It follows, therefore, that in some
instances, significant superficial damage
can occur to the vehicle without the
airbags deploying and, conversely, that in
other circumstances, the airbags will
deploy even though the vehicle has
experienced relatively small amounts of
damage.
Airbags will only deploy when they are
required to supplement the restraining
force of the seat belts.
WARNING
Following inflation, some airbag SRS
components are hot - DO NOT touch until
they have cooled. 
						

							Airbag SRS
50 Side airbags
Side airbags are designed to protect the
thorax region of the torso and will only deploy
in the event of a severe side impact. They will
NOT inflate as a result of frontal or rear
impacts.
In the event of a severe side collision, the
airbag on the impact side of the vehicle breaks
through the seat covering, rapidly inflating to
form a cushion between the occupant and the
side of the vehicle.
Note that a part of the outer side of the seat
trim (identified by the woven airbag label) is
manufactured with a specially constructed
seam which enables the airbag to break
through. The manufacture and materials of the
seat are critical to the performance of the
airbag. For this reason, non-approved seat
covers must NEVER be fitted, and it is
recommended that any repair or replacement
to the front seats be carried out by a Land
Rover dealer (see
Service information).
Airbag SRS warning light
A warning light, mounted on the instrument
pack, will alert you to any malfunction which
might prevent the airbag SRS from operating
correctly in the event of an impact. The
system should always be checked by a dealer
if any of the following symptoms occur:
·The warning light fails to illuminate when
the starter switch is turned to position II.
·The warning light fails to extinguish within
approximately five seconds after the
starter switch is turned to position II.
·The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is being driven.
NOTE:After the starter switch is turned to
position II, the systems diagnostic control
unit checks its own memory and the warning
light bulb for faults. If a fault is found, the
warning light will illuminate.
Seating positions
In order to provide optimum protection in the
event of a severe vehicle 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.
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 the seat to provide the maximum
practical distance from the front airbags,
and also ensure that a gap is maintained
between the upper torso and the side of the
vehicle to enable unobstructed inflation of
the side airbags. 
						

							Airbag SRS
51 Seating children
It is recommended that children should
always be seated in the rear of the vehicle in a
child safety seat or restraint system
appropriate to their age and size (see
Seat
belts).
If it is necessary for a child to travel in the
front, it is essential that the vehicle seat is set
fully rearwards and that the child is correctly
seated in a FRONT FACING child safety seat,
which prevents any part of the childs head or
anatomy from coming into close proximity
with the side airbag (note the warning label
shown below).
H2735
WARNING
Under no circumstances should a rear facing
child seat be used in the front - an inflating
airbag could impact with the seat causing
serious injury to the child!
Service information
After a period of time (10 years for front
airbags, and 15 years for side airbags) from
the original date of registration (or the
installation date of a replacement airbag
module), some components will need to be
replaced. Note the airbag module replacement
date shown on page 2 of the Service Portfolio
book. To ensure absolute safety, it is
recommended that this work is carried out by
a Land Rover dealer who should stamp and
sign the appropriate page of the Service
Portfolio book once the work is complete.
In addition, ALWAYS contact your dealer if:
·an airbag inflates
·the front or side of the vehicle is damaged,
even if the corresponding airbag has not
inflated.
·any part of an airbag module cover shows
signs of deterioration or damage.
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. 
						

							Airbag SRS
52 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 any airbag
module.
For your safety it is recommended that
you seek the assistance of a Land Rover
dealer to carry out any of the following:
·Removal or repair of any wiring or
component in the vicinity of any of
the SRS components (yellow wiring
harness), including: the steering
wheel, steering column, front seats,
instrument and fascia panels.
·Installation of electronic equipment
such as a mobile telephone,
two-way radio or in-car
entertainment system.
·Attachment of accessories to the
front or side of the vehicle.
·Modification to the front or side of
the vehicle.
·Removal or replacement or
retrimming of a front seat or seat
cover.Disposing of vehicles
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to inform the
new owner that the vehicle has an airbag SRS,
and make the new owner aware of the airbag
module replacement date shown on page 2 of
the Service Portfolio book.
If the vehicle is to be scrapped: uninflated
airbags are potentially very dangerous and
must be safely deployed in a controlled
environment by qualified personnel BEFORE a
vehicle is scrapped. 
						

							Steering column
53
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to carry out the following
adjustments while the vehicle is in motion.
This is extremely dangerous.
STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the angle and height of the steering
column to suit your driving position:
1.Fully withdraw the lever and then pull it
towards the steering wheel rim.
2.Keeping the lever in this position, tilt the
steering column up or down to the
required angle and pull or push to extend
or retract the steering wheel.
3.Release the lever to lock the column in
position when a comfortable driving
position has been achieved 
						

							Door mirrors
54
ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED DOOR MIRRORS
1.Slide the switch left or right to select the
appropriate mirror.
2.With the starter switch turned to position
I or II, press the appropriate side of the
rocker switch to tilt the mirror glass
up/down/left or right.
NOTE:If your vehicle has an
electrically-operated drivers seat, then the
positions of the mirrors can be set in
conjunction with the drivers seat positions
(see Seats).
NOTE:Door mirrors have integral heating
elements which disperse ice or mist from the
glass. This function operates continuously
while the engine is running.
Automatic dipping for reverse gear selection
(if fitted)
Vehicles with a drivers seat memory have a
pre-stored function which causes the mirrors
to dip automatically whenever reverse gear is
selected. If necessary the mirror positions can
be altered as follows:
1.Turn the starter switch to position I or II
(do not start the engine).
2.Select reverse gear.
3.Adjust either or both mirrors to the
desired positions.
4.Press the seat MEMORY STORE switch
together with either switch 1 or 2
(whichever corresponds with the drivers
seat memory) for 2 seconds (the message
centre displays MIRROR DIP STORE). 
						

							Door mirrors
55
To disable the dip function:
Turn the starter switch to position I or II (do
not start the engine) and select reverse gear.
Press and hold the seat MEMORY STORE
switch for 2 seconds and the message centre
displays MIRROR DIP OFF and a tone
sounds.
To restore the dip function:
Turn the starter switch to position I or II (do
not start the engine), and select reverse gear.
Press and hold the MEMORY STORE switch
for 2 seconds and the message centre briefly
displays the message MIRROR DIP ON
(returning mirrors to, either the factory or
your own pre-set positions).
Manual adjustment
Each door mirror assembly can be moved
through four positions.
The fully forward and rearward positions
enable the mirror body to fold almost flat
against the side of the vehicle and are useful
for negotiating narrow openings. The two
intermediate positions enable the mirror body
to be adjusted to suit the differing
requirements of either the passenger or
drivers side of the vehicle - the forward
intermediate position should be used for the
drivers side, and the rear intermediate
position used for the passenger side.