Land Rover Range Rover 2004my Owners Handbook Lm 2nd Edition Nas Rover

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Setting the memory pre-sets
Adjust the seat, exterior mirrors and the 
steering column to the desired position. Press 
the memory store button (1) to activate the 
memory function (switch indicator light 
illuminates), then press the desired pre-set 
button (2) to store a seat/mirror/steering wheel 
setting. A second press of the button (before 
pressing a pre-set) cancels the memory 
function (light extinguishes).
If a pre-set is not pressed within approximately 
7 seconds of the memory function being 
activated, the operation will cancel (switch 
indicator light extinguishes).Recalling a stored seat position
Open the driver’s door, then press the pre-set 
button associated with the desired driving 
position. The seat, mirrors and steering column 
automatically move to the position stored by 
that pre-set.
If it is required to recall a seating position once 
the driver’s door is shut, insert the starter key 
and turn it to position ‘I’.
NOTE: To stop seat movement at any time when 
recalling a memory setting, press any seat 
adjustment control.
Convenience seats
*
When the vehicle is unlocked using the 
handset, the vehicle adjusts the driver’s seat to 
the position the seat was in when that particular 
starter key was last used. Each handset key can 
therefore be used to store an individual seating 
position. This feature can also be programmed 
to adjust the driver’s seat when the driver’s 
door is opened.
Convenience seats and associated 
options can be selected or deselected by 
a Land Rover retailer. 
						

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FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
WARNING
DO NOT adjust any part of a seat while the 
vehicle is in motion.
Vehicle movement may cause the unlatched 
seat to suddenly shift, potentially causing 
injury.One or both parts of the split rear seat can be 
either partially or fully folded to further increase 
the rear loadspace.
1.Ensure the head restraints are fully 
lowered and the armrest is stowed.
2.To release either part of the backrest, lift 
the lever shown in the inset and then fold 
the backrest onto the seat base.
3.To fold the whole assembly forward, lift 
the rear of the seat base upwards, the 
assembly can be folded forward as shown.
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in the cargo 
area. In a collision, people riding in this area 
are more likely to be seriously injured or 
killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area 
of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats 
and safety belts. Be sure that everyone in your 
vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt 
properly.
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Returning the seat to the upright position
Pull the release lever (see inset) rearwards, 
then push the seat assembly back onto the floor 
- the floor catches should latch with the base of 
the seat. Then raise the backrest.
If the backrest cannot be raised easily, DO NOT 
force it. This indicates that the seat base has not 
fully engaged with the floor catches (note that 
the seat assembly is designed to prevent the 
backrest from being raised unless the seat is 
properly secured to the floor).
With the seat base secure, the backrest can be 
raised and locked in position (none of the RED 
panel on the release lever should be visible 
when the backrest is correctly latched).WARNING
After the seat is returned to the upright 
position, the latching mechanism should be 
checked and physically tested to ensure that 
both the seat base and backrest are secure 
before driving.
In a frontal impact, if the rear seat is not 
secured (fully latched), it may swing forward 
contacting the seat in front of it, increasing 
the risk of injury or death to occupants in 
those seats.
HEATED SEATS*
For information on operating the front and rear 
seat heaters, please refer to ‘SEAT HEATERS*’, 
page 107.
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Seat BeltsSEAT BELT SAFETY
WARNING
Seat belts are life saving equipment. In a 
collision, occupants not wearing a seat belt 
can be thrown around inside, or possibly 
thrown out of the vehicle. This is likely to 
result in more serious injuries than would 
have been the case had a seat belt been 
properly worn. It may even result in loss of 
life!
Dont take chances with safety!
DO make sure ALL occupants are securely 
strapped in at all times - even for the shortest 
journeys.
The airbag supplemental restraint system 
(SRS) is designed to add to the overall 
effectiveness of the seat belts. It does not 
replace them. SEAT BELTS MUST ALWAYS BE 
WORN!
Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly - 
an improperly worn seat belt increases the 
risk of death or serious injury in the event of a 
collision.
DO use the seat belts to secure items of 
luggage that are to be carried on the seats - in 
the event of an accident, loose items become 
flying missiles capable of causing serious 
injury, or even death.
DO NOT fit more than one person into a belt; 
this could result in the occupants striking 
each other and causing injury in the event of 
a crash.
DO NOT use, or attempt to fit, a seat belt that 
is twisted or obstructed in any way that could 
impede its smooth operation. If a belt is 
twisted, it must be straightened before use. 
Using a twisted or obstructed seat belt could 
increase the risk of injury in a crash.ALWAYS use the seat belt lock (buckle) 
nearest the wearer. If the belt is locked in the 
wrong place, the seat belt will not fit correctly 
and may ride up over the abdomen, causing 
serious internal injury in a crash.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is 
significantly more likely to die than a person 
wearing a seat belt.
PREGNANT WOMEN
WARNING
Pregnant women must wear a correctly 
positioned seat belt; it is safer for mother and 
unborn child.
There are many ways that the belt can be 
misused for the sake of comfort, but there is 
only one way of wearing it safely.
During pregnancy, women should wear the lap 
belt across the hips below the baby, with the 
diagonal belt passing across the shoulder, 
between the breasts and to one side of the baby 
- if in doubt, consult a doctor.
Never place anything between you and the seat 
belt in an attempt to cushion the impact in the 
event of an accident. It can be dangerous and 
reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in 
preventing injury.
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WEARING SEAT BELTS CORRECTLY
Fastening the seat belts
Inertia reel belts are fitted to all front and rear 
seating positions.
Draw the belt over the shoulder and across the 
chest and, ensuring that the webbing is not 
twisted, insert the metal tongue plate into the 
buckle nearest the wearer - a ‘CLICK’ indicates 
that the belt is securely locked.
In some circumstances, perhaps due to the 
vehicle being parked on a slope, the inertia 
mechanism may engage, preventing the initial 
extension of a belt. This is not a fault - ease the 
belt free and use it.
Adjust the seat belt to eliminate any slack in the 
webbing. DO NOT slacken the webbing by 
holding the belt away from the body - to be fully 
effective, the seat belt must remain in full 
contact with the body at all times. Also, ensure 
that the lap belt fits as low on the hips as 
possible and that the shoulder belt passes 
across the shoulder without slipping off or 
pressing on the neck.Positioning the beltWARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony 
structure of the body (pelvis, chest and 
shoulders), and can only be worn safely with 
the seats in a normal, upright, position.
ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the hips as 
possible (never across the abdomen) and 
ensure that the diagonal belt passes across 
the shoulder without slipping off or pressing 
on the neck.
DO NOT travel with the seat backs reclined 
steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is 
obtained from the seat belt with the seat back 
set to an angle of not more than 30 degrees 
from the upright. Seat belts are only effective 
when they are properly positioned on the body 
- a steeply reclined seat could allow a 
passenger to slip under either the shoulder or 
the lap belt.
DO NOT wear the shoulder belt under your 
arm. In an accident this could increase your 
chances of being injured.
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Upper anchorage adjustment 
The height of the seat belt upper anchorage can 
be adjusted for comfort AND safety on both 
front seats and also the two outer rear seats. 
Press down (solid arrow) to release the catch, 
then lift or push down to adjust the height of the 
anchorage. For safety, the seat belt should 
always be worn with the webbing crossing the 
shoulder MIDWAY BETWEEN THE NECK AND 
THE EDGE OF THE SHOULDER.
WARNING
Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce 
its effectiveness in a crash. Always ensure 
the anchorage has ‘clicked’ into one of the 
locked positions before driving and DO NOT 
adjust the height once the vehicle is in 
motion.
Where possible, center rear seat passengers 
should adjust their position on the seat to 
enable the seat belt webbing to cross the 
shoulder without pressing on the neck.
For children, where the seat belt cannot be 
properly positioned, the use of a booster seat 
appropriate to the age and size of the occupant 
is recommended.Releasing the belt
Press the RED button on the seat belt buckle.
SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS
The seat belt pre-tensioners activate in 
conjunction with the airbag SRS and provide 
additional protection in the event of a severe 
frontal impact on the vehicle (see ‘HOW THE 
SRS/AIRBAG SYSTEM WORKS’, page 64). The 
pre-tensioners automatically retract the seat 
belts fitted to the front seats. This reduces any 
slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of 
the belts, thereby reducing forward movement 
of the belt wearer in the event of a severe frontal 
collision.
The airbag SRS warning light on the instrument 
panel will alert you to any malfunction of the 
seat belt pre-tensioners, see ‘‘SRS/Airbag 
system warning light’, page 67.
If the pre-tensioners have been activated, the 
seat belts will still function as restraints, and 
must be worn in the event that the vehicle 
remains in a driveable condition. However, for 
the pre-tensioner to function, it must be 
replaced.
WARNING
The seat belt pre-tensioners will only be 
activated once and then MUST BE REPLACED 
by a Land Rover retailer. Failure to replace 
the pre-tensioners will reduce the efficiency 
of the vehicle’s front restraint system.
After any frontal impact, always have the seat 
belts and pre-tensioners checked and, if 
necessary, replaced by a Land Rover retailer.
In the interests of safety, it is recommended 
that removal or replacement of the front seats 
and seat belts should only be carried out by a 
Land Rover retailer.
NOTE: The seat belt pre-tensioners will NOT be 
activated by rear, side or minor frontal impacts.
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Service information
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service, repair, replace, 
modify or tamper with any part of the 
pre-tensioner and airbag SRS, or wiring in the 
vicinity of a pre-tensioner or airbag SRS 
component; this could cause the system to 
activate, resulting in personal injury.
After fifteen years from the original date of 
registration (or the installation date of a 
replacement pre-tensioners), some 
components will need to be replaced by a Land 
Rover retailer (note the ‘Seat belt pre-tensioner 
replacement date’ shown in the Passport to 
Service). 
In addition, ALWAYS contact your retailer if: 
•an airbag inflates.
•a pre-tensioner activates.
•the front or side of the vehicle is damaged, 
even if the pre-tensioner has not activated. 
CARING FOR SEAT BELTS
WARNING
DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly 
sugary food and drink particles) to enter the 
seat belt locks - such substances can render 
the locks inoperative.
Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs 
of fraying, cuts and wear, and also pay 
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 or use the belts until they are 
completely dry.
Always replace a seat belt that shows signs of 
webbing wear or has withstood the strain of a 
severe vehicle impact. 
Testing inertia reel belts 
•With the seat belt fastened, give the 
webbing near the buckle a quick upward 
pull. The buckle must remain securely 
locked.
•With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the 
webbing to the limit of its travel. Check that 
unreeling is free from snatches and snags 
and then allow the belt to FULLY retract.
•Partially unreel the webbing, then hold the 
tongue plate and give it a quick forward pull. 
The mechanism must lock automatically 
and prevent any further unreeling.
If a seat belt should fail any of these tests, 
contact your retailer immediately.
WARNING
Always replace a seat belt that shows signs of 
webbing damage or has withstood the strain 
of a severe vehicle impact.  
						

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Child RestraintsCHILD RESTRAINTS FOR SMALL 
CHILDREN AND BABIES
Infants and children too small for adult seat 
belts should be restrained in a child safety seat 
or restraint system appropriate to their age 
and/or size, and which is approved for use in 
your vehicle. 
Child seats and restraint systems designed for 
your vehicle will be one of two types:
•Those secured in vehicle seats by lap belts 
(or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder 
belt),
•‘LATCH’ type child restraints employing 
anchor bars built into the rear seat frame.
Some child restraint systems also incorporate a 
tether strap which can be attached to an 
anchorage point on the vehicle. Information 
about tether strap attachment points and the 
seat belt locking mechanism, which is used to 
restrain child seats and restraints is shown later 
in this section. 
CAUTION: When fitting child seats and restraint 
systems, always ensure that the 
manufacturers fitting instructions are followed 
exactly. Note that crash statistics show that 
children are safer when properly restrained in 
the rear seating positions than in the front.
CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR LARGER 
CHILDREN
In a situation where a child is too large to fit into 
a child safety seat, but is still too small to safely 
fit the 3 point seat belt properly, a booster seat 
MUST be used. Follow the manufacturer’s 
fitting instructions exactly, then adjust the seat 
belt to suit (see ‘Upper anchorage adjustment’, 
page 55). 
WARNING
DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be carried on 
the lap. The force of a crash can increase 
effective body weight by as much as 30 times, 
making it impossible to hold on to the child.
ALWAYS transport children 12 years old and 
under in the back seat and always properly 
use appropriate child restraints.
Children typically require the use of a booster 
seat appropriate to their age and size, thereby 
enabling the seat belts to be properly fitted, 
reducing the risk of injury in a crash.
Children could be endangered in a crash if 
their child restraints are not properly secured 
in the vehicle.
DO NOT use a child seat that hooks over the 
seat back. This type of seat cannot be 
satisfactorily secured, and is unlikely to be 
safe for your child.
Never leave a child unattended in your 
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Vehicles fitted with a passenger airbag
Children under 12 years should travel in the 
rear of the vehicle at all times. Crash statistics 
show that children are safer when properly 
restrained in the rear seating positions than in 
the front. 
However, if it is essential that a child travel in 
the front, set the seat fully rearward and seat 
the child in an approved, FORWARD FACING 
child seat.
The above symbol affixed to the passenger side 
‘B’ post of your vehicle, warns against the use 
of a REAR FACING child seat in the front 
passenger seat, when a passenger airbag is 
fitted. This type of child seat could cause 
serious injury or death to a child in the event of 
an airbag deployment.
Take careful note of all labels concerning child 
restraint useage, attached to your vehicle.
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A 
REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT BE 
INSTALLED IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT 
POSITION. INFLATION OF THE AIRBAG 
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR 
DEATH TO THE CHILD.Seat belt locking mechanism
All front passenger and second row seat belts 
have a special locking mechanism which aids 
the securing of child restraints. The mechanism 
is used to secure a child restraint as follows:
1.Attach the seat belt to the child restraint in 
accordance with the manufacturers 
instructions.
2.Insert the metal tongue of the seat belt into 
the lock ensuring that it engages with a 
click.
3.Pull on the shoulder section of the belt 
until it is fully extended. 
4.Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound 
will confirm that the mechanism has 
engaged.
5.Remove all slack from the mechanism, by 
pulling upwards on the shoulder belt, 
immediately above the child restraint.
6.Evaluate the tightness of the installation by 
rocking the child seat back and forth to 
ensure it is tight and stable.
7.If the child seat needs to be tightened 
further, remove the metal tongue of the 
seat belt from the buckle and feed some of 
the shoulder belt webbing back into the 
reel (thereby shortening the belt). Then 
reattach the metal tongue into the buckle 
(if the belt has been tightened correctly, 
this will take some effort).
8.Re-evaluate the tightness of the 
installation. If the child seat is still too 
loose, repeat the above procedure, making 
the belt incrementally shorter (and 
therefore tighter). It may be necessary to 
put your weight onto the seat (to 
compress the seat cushion) in order to 
fasten the belt. 
To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch 
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TETHER STRAP ANCHORAGES
Provision is made in the rear seats for the fitting 
of up to three child seats, of the type that 
requires tether strap anchorage points.
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to 
withstand only those loads imposed by 
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no 
circumstances are they to be used for adult 
rear seat belts or for harnesses for attaching 
other items or equipment to the vehicle.There are three tether strap anchorage points. 
These should be used to attach tether straps 
from child seats or restraint systems. Two 
anchorage points are fitted to the back of the 
second row seat, these should be used for the 
two outer seating positions. A third single 
anchorage point is located in the center of the 
floor panel behind the rear center seat for 
attaching a tether strap from the center seat 
position. Remove the cover to reveal the center 
child-seat anchoring point.
Attaching tether straps
1.Install the child restraint securely in one of 
the second row seating positions.
2.Pass the tether strap over the back of the 
vehicle seat and beneath the underside of 
the head restraint.
3.Attach the clip on the head of the tether 
strap to the tether anchor on the back of 
the vehicle seat (or, for the center seating 
position, on the tether anchor in the floor 
panel behind the rear center seat)..
4.Tighten the tether strap according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any 
slack in the webbing.
WARNING
Always follow the child seat or restraint 
system manufacturer’s instructions when 
fitting tether straps.
When fitting a child seat or restraint system, 
always pass the tether strap over the top of 
the seat back and beneath the underside of 
the head restraint.
If a child seat or restraint system is to be fitted 
to the center seating position, the center 
armrest must be in the stowed position 
(folded into the seat).
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