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
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.
·ALWAYS ensure that any adjustable seat
back is never reclined more than 15
degrees from the upright position, when
the vehicle is in motion. Seat belts are
only effective when they are properly
positioned on the body - a reclined seat
could allow a passenger to slip under
either the shoulder or the lap belt. 
						

							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 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.
·DO NOT wear the shoulder belt under
your arm. In an accident this could
increase your chances of being injured.Wearing seat belts during
pregnancy
The seat belts have been designed for all
adults, including pregnant women. In a crash
situation any occupant is less likely to be
injured while correctly restrained by a seat
belt. However, pregnant women should wear
the lap belt as low on the hips as possible to
avoid pressure on the abdomen.
Women should consult their doctor to
establish the best use of seat belts during
pregnancy. 
						

							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 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.
·Young adults and 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.
·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
vehicle.Seat belt locking mechanism
The seat belts fitted to the two outer rear
seats, have a special locking mechanism,
which aids the securing of child restraint
systems. 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.Ensure that the child restraint is held
securely in place; if not, unlatch the belt
and repeat steps 1 to 6.
The centre rear seating position is fitted with a
lap belt which can be manually tightened to
secure the infant or child restraint system.
Older children should use the lap/shoulder
belt fitted to the outer seating positions.
NOTE:Some child seat manufacturers recommend the installation of a top tether strap that is
mounted to the vehicle body. Some may also provide generic hardware to install the tether to the
vehicle body. INSTALLATION OF THIS HARDWARE WILL DAMAGE THE HEADLINER OF THE
VEHICLE. Such damage will not be covered under warranty. For cost and installation of Land
Rover approved mounts, please contact your Land Rover Centre or retailer. 
						

							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 retract or use
the belts until they are completely dry.
·Always replace a seat belt that has
withstood the strain of an impact or
shows signs of fraying.Testing inertia reel belts
From time to time, carry out the following
tests:
1.With the seat belt fastened, give the
webbing near the buckle a quick upward
pull. The buckle must remain securely
locked.
2.With the webbing half unreeled, hold the
tongue plate and give it a quick forward
pull. The mechanism must lock
automatically and prevent any further
unreeling of the belt.
3.With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the
webbing to the limit of its travel. Check
that unreeling is free from snatches and
snags.
If a seat belt should fail any of these tests,
contact your dealer immediately. 
						

							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 works
The airbag supplementary restraint system
(labelled SRS), includes twin airbag modules
(shown in illustration) for the driver and the
front seat passenger.
In the event of a collision involving a frontal
impact, the airbag diagnostic control unit,
monitors the speed of deceleration caused by
the impact, to determine whether the
SRS/airbag should be activated.
If there is sufficient deceleration, the system
causes both airbags to inflate. Inflation is
instantaneous and accompanied by a loud
noise. Also evident are traces of smoke and
powder, which do not indicate a malfunction
of the airbag or the presence of fire.After inflation, the airbag will immediately
deflate thereby ensuring that visibility is not
impaired.
NOTE:The SRS/airbag is not designed to
activate in all frontal impacts; most minor
frontal impacts, heavy braking and driving
over pot holes will not result in sufficient
deceleration to cause the airbags to inflate.
This does not indicate that there is a fault with
the system. However, if, as a result of an
impact, you believe the airbags should have
deployed and they failed to do so, please call
1(800)637-6837 for advice, or to arrange for a
Land Rover representative to inspect the
vehicle to determine whether the system
operated correctly. 
						

							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 of
secondary impacts that can occur during
multiple vehicle collisions.
CHILD SEATS
WARNING
DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD SEAT IN
ANY FRONT SEAT LOCATION. If the
passenger airbag inflates, a child in a rear
facing child restraint could be seriously
injured.
Children could be endangered in a crash if
their child restraints are not properly
secured in the vehicle. Be sure to install
child restraints according to the
manufacturers instructions.
Under no circumstances should a rear facing
child seat be installed facing forward in any
seating position.
WARNING
The airbag module inflates with
considerable speed and force. For your
safety:
An inflating airbag can cause facial
abrasions and other injuries. The injurious
affects of airbag inflation can be minimised,
by ensuring driver and passenger are seated
correctly, with the seat moved back as far as
is practical, and the seat belts worn
correctly.
NEVER attach accessory items to an airbag
module cover, or place items of hand
luggage or any objects on the top of a
module cover; these could interfere with the
inflation of the airbag, or if the airbag
inflates, be propelled inside the vehicle
causing injury to the occupants.
DO NOT allow occupants to obstruct the
operation of the airbag modules by placing
their feet, knees or any part of their person
in contact with, or close to, an airbag
module while the vehicle is moving.
Activation of an airbag creates dust, causing
possible breathing difficulties for asthma
suffers or other people with respiratory
problems. If an airbag is activated, any
occupant who suffers from breathing
difficulties should; either leave the vehicle
as quickly as possible, or obtain fresh air by
fully opening the windows or doors.
Both front seating positions are equipped
with knee bolsters to provide knee
protection in the event of an impact. DO NOT
modify the bolsters, or mount after market
equipment on or behind them. 
						

							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 following
symptoms occur. These indicate a fault, which
may result in the SRS/airbag not operating as
required in the event of a frontal impact.
·The warning light fails to illuminate when
the starter switch is turned to position II.
·The warning light fails to extinguish within
approximately five seconds after the
starter switch is turned to position II.
·The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is being driven.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service, repair, replace,
or modify any part of the SRS/airbag;
tampering could cause inadvertent
activation of the system, resulting in
personal injury.
Service information
Certain components of the SRS/airbag must
be replaced by a Land Rover dealer after 10
years from the date of manufacture (shown on
the certification plate on the rear face of the
left hand front door).
ALWAYS contact your dealer if:
·an airbag inflates.
·the front of the vehicle is damaged, even if
the airbag has not inflated.
·any part of an SRS/airbag module cover
(the steering wheel centre pad or the
passenger side fascia panel) shows signs
of cracking or damage.
In addition:
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to inform the
new owner that the vehicle has an SRS/airbag
system, and make the new owner aware of the
airbag module replacement date shown in the
Passport to Service.
If the vehicle is to be scrapped; uninflated
airbags are potentially very dangerous and
must be safely deployed in a controlled
environment before a vehicle is scrapped.
See your Land Rover Dealer or Centre for
advice on safe deployment of SRS/airbags. 
						

							SRS/Airbag
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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 fascia
panels.
·Installation of electronic equipment such
as a mobile telephone, two-way radio or
audio system.
·Modification to the front of the vehicle,
including the bumper and chassis.
·Attachment of accessories to the front of
the vehicle, such as a winch or brush
bar. 
						

							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 in
position once a comfortable driving
position has been achieved. 
						

							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 is running.Automatic dipping for reverse gear selection
The mirror memory has a pre-stored function
which causes the mirrors to dip automatically
whenever reverse gear is selected. If
necessary the dipped mirror positions can be
altered as follows:
1.Turn the starter switch to position I or II
(do not start the engine).
2.Select reverse gear.
3.Adjust either or both mirrors to the
desired positions.
4.Press the seat MEMORY STORE switch
together with either switch 1 or 2
(whichever corresponds with the drivers
seat memory) for 2 seconds (the message
centre displays MIRROR DIP STORE).
NOTE:The right-hand exterior driving mirror
is convex and objects in this mirror are closer
than they appear.