Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Heating & ventilating
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Programmed defrost/demist
With the engine running, press
the PROG button to
clear frost or mist at the beginning of a
journey (indicator light illuminates and the
PROG symbol appears in the display).
The programmed defrost facility
automatically activates the following:
·The most efficient heater settings to clear
the windscreen and front side windows
·The heated rear screen - for a maximum of
16 minutes
·The heated windscreen (if fitted) - for a
maximum of 4 minutes
Press the...

Heating & ventilating
79 SEMI AUTOMATIC OPERATION
The system will operate in a semi automatic
mode (Auto extinguishes from the display)
and the air distribution and blower controls
can be operated manually.
Full automatic mode can be restored by
pressing the Auto button again.
Air distribution
Press the appropriate button to direct air as
required (the corresponding indicator light
above the switch illuminates).
Air to face vents.
Air to face vents and foot outlets.
Air to foot outlets.
Air to foot...

Interior equipment
80 COURTESY AND MAP READING LIGHTS
Manual operation
Press the appropriate switch to turn the lights
on - press a second time to turn off.
NOTE:The front courtesy light switch
(arrowed) will also operate the rear courtesy
lights.
Front
Automatic operation
The front and rear courtesy lights illuminate
automatically whenever a door or tailgate is
opened, and remain illuminated for
approximately 15 seconds after the doors and
tailgate are closed or until the starter switch is
turned on.
If...

Interior equipment
81
SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR ILLUMINATION
(if fitted)
With the starter switch turned to position II,
pivot the sun visor downward and raise the
cover on the vanity mirror to illuminate the
mirror. Close the cover to extinguish the
lights.
CLOCK
To adjust the time, press and release the
button to increment by one minute; press
continuously to fast forward the hands.
NOTE:The clock will need to be reset if the
battery has been disconnected.
FRONT ASHTRAY
Press the leading edge of the...

Interior equipment
82 CIGAR LIGHTER
The cigar lighter is located in the front ashtray
compartment.
With the starter switch turned to position I,
press the lighter in to heat up. When it has
reached the correct temperature it will partially
eject and can then be withdrawn for use.
ONLY hold the cigar lighter by the handle.
DO NOT plug accessories into the cigar lighter
socket unless they are approved by Land
Rover.
P0119A
REAR ASHTRAY
Press the front of the ashtray to open.
To empty the ashtray, open the...

Interior equipment
83
CUBBY BOX
Press the button (arrowed), then lift to open
the lid. On some models the lid may be
rotated (see inset) to form a cup holder. Press
down on the front of the lid to close and
ensure that the latch has fully engaged before
using the lid as a cup holder.
INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR
Automatic mirror(if fitted)
The interior mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming function which operates
when the auto button on the base of the
mirror is pushed and the starter switch is...

Interior equipment
84
LOADSPACE COVER
Fold the rear loadspace cover by pushing
upward and forward (arrowed) into the
vehicle. Lay the rear section of the cover on
the forward section.
The loadspace cover can be removed by
pulling on the rear to disengage it from the
side spigots and stored in the forward area of
the loadspace; a channel is formed in both of
the loadspace side panels immediately behind
the rear seats to accommodate the folded
loadspace cover.
WARNING
The loadspace cover is not designed to...

In-Car Telephones
85
WARNING
NEVER operate a telephone fitted with its
own aerial inside the vehicle (see main
text).
Your vehicle utilises a number of electronic
systems designed to provide you with
maximum comfort, safety and economy.
These systems may be affected by the use of
mobile communication equipment inside the
vehicle. However, the use of an external aerial
will greatly reduce the likelihood of this
occurrence.
For your safety, always note the following
precautions before fitting or using an...

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SECTION 3
Driving & operating
Section Contents Page
Starter switch & steering lock 89....................
Starting & driving 90......................................
Catalytic converter 95.....................................
Fuel 97............................................................
Automatic transmission 100...........................
Braking systems 105......................................
Traction control 108.......................................
Cruise control...