Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

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In this section of the handbook you will find
descriptions of the controls and instruments
on your vehicle.
For your own safety, it is most important to
read this section fully and to gain a thorough
understanding of all the controls before
driving.
SECTION 2
Controls & instruments
Section Contents Page
Controls 9.......................................................
Security card 10.............................................
Locks & alarm 11...........................................
Tailgate 22......................................................
Message centre 23.........................................
Seats 34.........................................................
Seat belts 42...................................................
Airbag SRS 47................................................
Steering column 53........................................
Door mirrors 54..............................................
Instruments 56...............................................
Warning lights 58...........................................
Lights & indicators 62....................................
Wipers & washers 64.....................................
Switches 67....................................................
Electric windows 69........................................
Electric sunroof 72.........................................
Heating & ventilating 75.................................
Interior equipment 81.....................................
In-car telephones 86....................................... 
						

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							Controls
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1.Passenger airbag SRS
2.High/low gear range switch (manual
gearbox)
3.Cruise control master switch (if fitted)
4.Hazard warning switch
5.Air suspension switches
6.Rear fog guard light switch
7.Front fog light switch (if fitted)
8.Lighting switch
9.Remote radio/cassette/CD player switches
(if fitted)
10.Instrument panel11.Radio/cassette/CD player
12.Heater/air-conditioning controls
13.Ashtray/cigar lighter
14.Automatic gearbox mode switch (if fitted)
15.Exterior mirror operating switches
16.Window and sunroof operating switches
17.Handbrake
18.Automatic gear selector or manual gear
lever
19.Steering column adjustment lever
20.Cruise control switches (if fitted)
21.Drivers airbag SRS 
						

							Security Card
10 The security card, supplied with the literature
pack, contains important emergency
information. It is ESSENTIAL that you keep
the card safe from theft and ensure that it is
passed to the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
·Key number:This is the number of the
starter/door key - essential if you ever
need to obtain a replacement.
·Emergency key access code:You will
need this code in order to start the vehicle
if the handset has been lost or damaged
(see
Emergency key accessin theLocks
& alarm
section).
·Locking wheel nut number:If your vehicle
has locking wheel nuts, you will have been
provided with a special wheel nut socket
to remove them. You will need to quote
this number to obtain a replacement
socket.
·VIN (vehicle identification number):This
identity number is unique to your vehicle
and is essential proof of its specification.
The number can also be found in various
locations around the vehicle (see 
Vehicle
Identification
in Section 1).
·Radio security code number:This unique
code must be entered into the radio
whenever the power supply has been
disconnected. Without this code, the radio
unit will not operate (see
Security codein
the
In-Car Entertainmentbook).
WARNING
Never leave the security card inside the
vehicle when it is unattended.
Memorise the emergency key access code,
or keep the card on your person while
driving, in case of emergencies. 
						

							Locks & alarm
11 Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated
electronic anti-theft alarm and engine
immobilisation system. In order to ensure
maximum security, you are advised to gain a
full understanding of the system by
thoroughly reading this section of the
handbook.
LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING THE
ALARM
You have been supplied with two
handset/keys (numbered 1 and 2). While both
are identical in operation, they transmit two
different sets of information (see Lazy seats).
Replacement handsets are only available from
a Land Rover dealer. Up to two further
handsets (3 and 4) can also be obtained.
There are four methods for securing your
vehicle:
1.Superlocking using the handset -
(recommended high security method).
2.Superlocking using the key.
3.Locking using the handset.
4.Locking using the key.
FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY, ALWAYS
SUPERLOCK THE VEHICLE USING THE
HANDSET
(except when the vehicle is to be locked with
passengers or animals inside).IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Emergency keys
In addition to the two handsets, you have
also been supplied with two separate
keys. These keys perform the same
functions as the key part of the handset
and are intended for emergency use only.
DO NOT keep the keys inside the vehicle.
The handset
The radio remote handset has three buttons.
By pressing the appropriate button, the
handset can be used either as a conventional
key, or as a remote handset to either lock or
superlock the vehicle. 
						

							Locks & alarm
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1.Press to release the key, which can then
be used as a conventional key to operate
the starter switch, glovebox and door
locks.
2.Lock button (padlock symbol)
·press once to lock.
·press twice to superlock.
·press and hold to lazy lock (seeLazy
locking).
3.Unlock button
·press once to unlock.
·press and hold to operate the lazy seat
facility (see
Lazy seats).
Once the security system is armed, the central
locking system locks all the doors and the
tailgate, the perimetric alarm (protecting the
doors, bonnet and tailgate) is armed, and the
engine is immobilised.
·If handset superlocking is activated, the
volumetric alarm is also armed (a sensor
inside the passenger compartment
monitors the interior space and activates
the alarm if an intrusion into the
passenger compartment is detected).
The volumetric sensor will enter a self-check
mode each time you turn the starter switch
off. It will remain active for 60 seconds, or
until:
1.The drivers door is opened and closed.
2.The vehicle is locked with the handset or
key.
NOTE:If the sensor fails its self-check five
times consecutively, only the perimetric
elements of the security system will be active
(doors, bonnet and tailgate). Any attempt to
superlock with the handset will result in
ALARM FAULT being displayed on the
message centre and a mislock occurring (see
Mislock). Seek qualified assistance to rectify
the fault.
Switching off the alarm sounder
If the alarm is triggered, it can be turned off in
three ways:
·Press the lock button once.
·Press the unlock button once.
·Turn the key in the drivers door to the
unlock position (towards the front of the
vehicle). 
						

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Anti-theft alarm indicator light
After locking the vehicle, the RED indicator
light (arrowed in illustration) flashes rapidly
for ten seconds to confirm that the security
system has been successfully armed. After ten
seconds, the indicator light adjusts to a slower
frequency, and then continues to flash as an
anti-theft deterrent until such time as the
security system is disarmed.
If, while operating the handset (or key), the
alarm sounds, this indicates that one of the
doors, the bonnet or the tailgate is not
properly closed (the message centre display
will confirm which aperture is not secure).
Although the handset can be successfully
operated from a significant distance from the
vehicle, when locking it is wise to be close
enough to visually confirm that the door
locking buttons have dropped into place and
that the indicator light confirms a successful
lock.
NOTE:Occasional atmospheric conditions
can significantly reduce the effective range of
handset operation. If this occurs, operate the
handset closer to the vehicle. In extreme
cases, it may be necessary to touch the
handset against the radio aerial fired onto
one of the rear side windows.
SUPERLOCKING
If the vehicle is superlocked (with either the
handset, or the key), the doors CANNOT be
unlocked or opened from inside the vehicle.
For this reason DO NOT superlock the vehicle
with passengers inside.
Superlocking using the handset:
Press and release the lock button (1) on the
handset twice (within 11/2seconds). After 15
seconds you will hear superlocking engage.
If any door, the bonnet or tailgate is left open,
a mislock will occur (see
Mislock).
If a window or sunroof is open, superlocking
will engage immediately, however volumetric
protection will not be activated.
To unlock:
Press and release the unlock button (2) on
the handset once.
If the handset is inoperative, the vehicle can
be unlocked by using the emergency key
access code (see
Emergency key access). 
						

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Superlocking using the key:
Wherever possible the handset MUST be used
to superlock the vehicle. However, if the
handset is inoperative, the key can be used as
follows:
Turn the key in the drivers door towards the
rear of the vehicle (and release) twice within
1
1/2seconds.
NOTE:Superlocking the vehicle using the
key will provide perimetric protection only -
volumetric protection (protection of the
interior space inside the vehicle) WILL NOT
BE ACTIVE! If any door, the bonnet, or the
tailgate is left open, a mislock will occur (see
Mislock).
To unlock:
Wherever possible use the handset to unlock
the vehicle - press and release the unlock
button.
If necessary, the key can be used to unlock a
superlocked vehicle, but before the engine
can be started, it will be necessary to release
the engine immobilisation function by entering
the emergency key access code (see
Emergency key access).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If unattended passengers are to be left in
the vehicle, DO NOT superlock.
Unattended passengers should lock the
vehicle from inside by pressing down the
drivers door sill button.
If animals are to be left in the vehicle,
volumetric protection MUST NOT be
activated - any movement inside the
vehicle could trigger the alarm.
DO NOT leave children unattended in the
vehicle!
WARNING
NEVER superlock the vehicle if passengers
are to be left inside - superlocking
prevents door locks from being operated
from INSIDE as well as outside the vehicle!
NOTE:If the handset lock button or the door
key are operated once, the central locking will
be activated, but the alarm will only be in
perimetric mode and the doors and locks
CAN be opened from the inside. ALWAYS,
where possible secure the vehicle by
superlocking.
Sill locking
To operate the central locking from inside the
vehicle, push down either front door sill
button.
The security system will NOT be armed.
NOTE:Sill locking (also known as slam
locking) is NOT possible from outside the
vehicle. 
						

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15 ENGINE IMMOBILISATION
Engine immobilisation is an important aspect
of the Range Rovers security system, and
includes a feature known as passive
immobilisation. This is designed to safeguard
the vehicle from theft should the driver forget
to lock the doors. The engine is automatically
immobilised whenever any of the following
conditions occur.
1.When the vehicle is locked using the
handset or key.
2.Thirty seconds after the starter switch has
been turned off AND the drivers door
opened.
3.Ten minutes after the starter switch has
been turned off (even if the key remains in
the starter switch and the drivers door
has not opened).IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is virtually impossible to leave the car
unattended or attended without the
engine being immobilised automatically.
For this reason it is important that all
drivers are fully aware of the following:
The engine is re-mobilised by pressing
the unlock button on the handset or
inserting the key in the starter switch.
If the handset is lost or damaged and fails
to operate, the engine must be
re-mobilised by entering the emergency
key access code before the vehicle can be
driven (see Emergency key access). 
						

							Locks & alarm
16 EMERGENCY KEY ACCESS
If the handset is lost or fails to operate, the
engine can be re-mobilised by using the key to
enter a unique four digit emergency key
access code. The code is recorded on the
Security Information card and is entered as
follows:
1. Using the key,turn the
drivers door lock
(anti-clockwise) to the LOCK
position 4 times and return
the key to the centre position
(as shown) after each turn of the key. It is
now possible to use the key to enter the
separate numerical values of the four digits
that make up the emergency key access code.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When entering a code:
·ENSURE each key movement is
carried out with care and precision
and turned through the full extent of
its travel.
·After turning the key to either the
lock or unlock positions, make sure
it is FULLY returned to the centre
(vertical) position.
·If you forget your place in the
sequence of key operations and,
therefore, do not complete a code,
open and then shut the door and
start entering the code again (this
will not count as a failed attempt).
2. Enter the FIRST digit of
the code.If the first digit is 4,
turn the key (clockwise) to the
UNLOCK position 4 times.
Ensure the key is FULLY
returned to the centre position after each turn
of the key.
3. Enter the SECOND digit of
the code.If the second digit is
3, turn the key to the LOCK
position 3 times. Remember;
the key must be FULLY
returned to the centre position after each turn
of the key.
4. Enter the THIRD digit of
the code.If the third digit is
2, turn the key to the UNLOCK
position twice, ensuring that
the key is FULLY returned to
the centre position after each turn of the key.
5. Enter the FOURTH digit of
the code.If the fourth digit is
1, turn the key to the LOCK
position once. Ensure the key
is FULLY returned to the
centre position after the key has been turned.
6. FINALLY,turn the key to
the UNLOCK position once
more to disarm the alarm and
re-mobilise the engine. If the
code has been entered
successfully, the anti-theft alarm indicator
light will extinguish, the doors will unlock and
the engine can be started.