Land Rover Range Rover 98my Owners Nas Rover Manual

Seat belts
38
Lap belts
The rear central seating position is fitted with
a lap belt. To adjust, pull the slider (arrowed in
illustration) along the belt and feed the
webbing through the buckle until the belt is
comfortably tight. Insert the metal tongue
plate into the lock nearest the centre of the
seat, and fit as low as possible on the hips
(never on the abdomen).
WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body (pelvis, chest and
shoulders), and can only be worn safely with...

Seat belts
39
WARNING
·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...

Seat belts
40 CHILD 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. Always ensure that the manufacturers fitting instructions are followed exactly.
WARNING
·UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A
REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT BE
INSTALLED IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER
SEAT POSITION.
·DO NOT allow a baby or infant to be
carried on...

Seat belts
41 CARE & MAINTENANCE OF 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, 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...

SRS/Airbag
42
The airbag supplementary restraint system (SRS) provides additional
protection for the driver and front seat passenger, in the event of a
collision or severe frontal impact on the vehicle.
Always remember; the SRS/airbags are a supplementary restraint system providing
ADDITIONAL protection in certain types of frontal impact collisions only - they DO NOT replace
the need to wear a seat belt. For maximum safety protection in all crash situations, seat belts
must be worn!
How the SRS/airbag...

SRS/Airbag
43
WARNING
Following inflation, some SRS/airbag
components are hot - DO NOT touch until
they have cooled.
Even with SRS/airbag equipment fitted, seat
belts must ALWAYS be worn because:
·An airbag will only provide additional
protection in certain types of frontal
collisions. NO protection is afforded
against the effects of side or rear
impacts, roll over accidents, or minor
frontal impacts.
·Inflation and deflation take place
instantaneously and will not provide
protection against the effects...

SRS/Airbag
44 SRS/airbag warning light
Whenever the starter switch is turned to
position II, the diagnostic control unit
monitors the readiness of the systems
electrical circuits. The elements of the system
being monitored include:
·SRS warning light
·Rotary coupler
·Airbag modules
·Airbag diagnostic control unit
·Airbag wiring harness
A warning light mounted on the instrument
panel will alert you to any malfunction of the
SRS/airbag. The system should always be
checked by a dealer if any of the...

SRS/Airbag
45
WARNING
The components that make up the
SRS/airbag are sensitive to electrical or
physical interference, either of which could
easily damage the system and cause
inadvertent operation or a malfunction of the
airbag module. ALWAYS 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/airbag components (yellow wiring
harness), including; the steering wheel,
steering column, instrument and...

Steering column
46
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to adjust the steering
column 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...

Door mirrors
47
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:The mirror positions 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...