Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

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...

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...

Airbag SRS
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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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Instruments
56
1. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
Your vehicle is fitted with a system which
automatically restricts the number of
revolutions per minute once the engines
maximum governed speed has been reached.
Engine speed restriction limits
Petrol: 5,500 rpm
Diesel: 4,950±150 rpm
2. Speedometer
Indicates road speed in miles and/or
kilometres per hour.3. Total distance recorder
Indicates the total distance travelled by the
vehicle. (Turn the starter switch to position II
to...