Land Rover Range Rover Owners Handbook Lm 2nd Edition Exp Rover

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Ch ild RestraintsCHILD SEATS
The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are 
designed for adults and larger children. It is 
very important that all infants and young 
children are restrained in a suitable child safety 
seat appropriate to their age and size. Safety 
seats approved for use in your vehicle are 
available from your Land Rover dealer.
Only fit a child seat that has been approved for 
use in your vehicle, and ensure the 
manufacturers fitting instructions are followed 
exactly.
For optimum safety, children should travel in 
the rear of the vehicle at all times. 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. DO 
NOT use a rear facing child seat - an inflating 
airbag could impact with the seat and cause 
serious injury to the child!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 to a child in the event of an airbag 
deployment.
WARNING
DO NOT install a rearward facing child seat in 
a front passenger seat equipped with an 
airbag system. Failure to follow this advice 
could result in serious injury, or even death 
for the child.
Mass Group
As indicated on child safety seat 
packaging.Seating Positions
Front PassengerRear OutboardRear Centre
0 = Up to 10 kg (0-9 months) X U X
0+ = Up to 13 kg (0-18 months) X U X
I = 9 to 18 kg (9 months - 4 years) UF U X
II & III =15 to 36 kg (4-12 years) U U X
U = Suitable for ‘universal’ category restraints approved for this mass group.
UF = Suitable for forward facing ‘Universal’ category restraints approved for this mass group.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group. 
						

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ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINTS*
In some markets, child restraint systems 
complying with International Standard 
Organisation regulations and approved for 
fitting in your vehicle may be available. These 
restraints are different to conventional child 
seats, requiring anchor bars built into the 
vehicle seat in order to accept the ISOFIX 
locking mechanism.Both outer, rear (second row) seating positions 
in your vehicle are equipped to accept ISOFIX 
restraints.
Two lower and one upper tether anchorages are 
provided at each seating position equipped to 
accept Isofix child restraints as shown in the 
following illustration.
NOTE: Always ensure that, if an upper tether is 
provided, it is secured and tightened properly 
as this provides the maximum protection for 
your child.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to fit ISOFIX restraints to the 
centre seating position - the anchor bars are 
not designed to hold an ISOFIX restraint in 
this position.
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Fitting ISOFIX child restraints
ISOFIX child restraints should only be fitted in 
the two outer seating positions of the second 
row seats. Anchor bars built into the rear seat 
frame (arrowed in illustration), enable the 
ISOFIX restraints to be securely attached to the 
vehicle seat in these positions only. The anchor 
bars are shown in the illustration insets above.
In addition, two tether anchor bars are fitted to 
back of the rear seats (see lower illustration), to 
secure child restraint anchor straps.
Always ensure that, if an upper tether is 
provided, it is secured and tightened properly 
as this provides the maximum protection for 
your child.
When fitting ISOFIX child restraints, always 
follow the instructions supplied by the 
manufacturer of the restraint.
Once the ISOFIX restraint is installed, you are 
recommended to test the security of the 
installation before seating the child. Attempt to 
twist the restraint from side to side and to pull 
the restraint away from the vehicle seat; then 
check that the anchors are still securely in 
place.
WARNING
If the restraint is not correctly anchored, there 
is a significant risk of injury to the child in the 
event of a collision or emergency braking. 
						

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Airbag SRS
AIRBAG SRS
The airbag supplementary restraint system 
(SRS) incorporates front, side thorax and side 
head airbags for the driver and front passenger 
and side head
* airbags for the outer rear 
passengers (see illustration for airbag 
locations). 
WARNING
The airbag is a supplementary restraint 
system that provides ADDITIONAL protection 
in a severe impact only - it does NOT replace 
the need to wear a seat belt. 
Provided the occupants of the vehicle are 
correctly seated, with seat belts properly worn, 
the airbags will provide additional protection to 
the chest and facial areas of the front seat 
occupants in the event of the vehicle receiving 
a severe frontal impact, and to the side of the 
body facing the impact of front seat occupants, 
if a severe side collision occurs.Side head impact protection
* will afford 
additional protection to the side of the head 
facing the impact for the front seat and outer 
rear seat occupants, in the event of a side 
collision.
NOTE: Inflation and deflation of the side thorax 
and front airbags takes place very quickly and 
will not protect against the effects of secondary 
impacts that may occur. Side head airbags 
deflate at a slower rate and therefore do offer 
some additional protection in the event of a 
secondary impact.
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WARNING
Do not allow passengers to obstruct the 
operation of the airbags by placing feet, 
knees or any other part of the person, or any 
other objects in contact with, or in close 
proximity to, an airbag module.
DO NOT attach or position items on, or close 
to the roof lining, front pillar and ‘B’ post 
finishers, front door trim (above the arm rest) 
or to an airbag cover, which could interfere 
with the inflation of the airbag or, if the airbag 
inflates, be propelled inside the vehicle 
causing injury to the occupants.
To ensure correct deployment of the airbags, it 
is essential that obstructions are not allowed to 
intervene between an airbag and the occupant. 
The following are examples of the type of 
obstructions that could either, impede correct 
operation of the airbags, or jeopardise personal 
safety in the event of an airbag deployment:
•Accessories attached to or obscuring an 
airbag cover, including; the roof lining, front 
pillar and ‘B’ post finishers and the inside of 
the front doors.
•Items of hand luggage, or other objects 
placed on an airbag cover.
•Feet, knees or any other part of the anatomy 
in contact with, or in close proximity to, an 
airbag cover.
•Head, arms or any part of the anatomy in 
contact with, or in close proximity to, a side 
thorax airbag.
•Items of clothing hanging from the grab 
handle attached to the roof.Seating positions
WARNING
To minimise the risk of accidental injury from 
inflating airbags, seat belts should be 
correctly worn at all times. In addition, both 
driver and front seat passenger should adjust 
their seat to provide the maximum practical 
distance from the front airbags. Front seat 
and outer rear seat occupants should also 
ensure that a gap is maintained between the 
upper torso and head, and the side of the 
vehicle, to enable unobstructed inflation of 
the side thorax for the front seat occupants 
and side head airbags for both front and rear 
passengers.
In order to provide optimum protection in the 
event of a severe impact, it is necessary for the 
airbags to deploy with considerable speed.
An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions 
and other injuries if the occupant is too close to 
the airbag at the time of its deployment.
Occupant detection
A sensor in the front passenger seat detects 
whether or not the seat is occupied. If, in the 
event of an accident, the sensor has detected 
that there is no front passenger present, the 
front passenger airbag systems (front, side 
thorax and side head protection airbags) will 
not activate. 
						

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HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS
In the event of a collision, the airbag control 
unit monitors the rate of deceleration or 
acceleration induced by the collision, to 
determine whether the airbags should be 
deployed. 
Operation of the airbag SRS is dependent 
entirely on the rate at which the vehicles 
passenger compartment changes speed as a 
result of a collision. The circumstances 
affecting different collisions (vehicle speed, 
angle of impact, type and size of object hit, for 
example), vary considerably and will affect the 
rate of acceleration or deceleration accordingly.
NOTE: The airbag SRS is not designed to 
operate as a result of rear collisions, minor 
frontal or side Impacts, roll over accidents; nor 
will it operate as a result of heavy braking or 
driving over bumps and potholes.
It follows, therefore, that significant superficial 
damage can occur without the airbags 
deploying or, conversely, that a relatively small 
amount of structural damage may cause the 
airbags to be deployed.
Dual stage deployment
The front airbags deploy in two stages, 
depending on the severity of the frontal 
collision. The unit monitors the rate of 
deceleration or acceleration during the impact 
and, if a relatively minor frontal impact in which 
airbag deployment is warranted occurs, the 
airbags only inflate sufficiently to protect the 
front seat occupants from the forward 
movement caused by the impact. If, however 
the system detects a relatively severe frontal 
impact, the airbags will fully inflate, thereby 
providing maximum protection to the front seat 
occupants.Airbag deployment
In the case of a severe frontal collision, both 
front airbags will be deployed. In the case of a 
severe side collision, only the side thorax 
airbags and side head impact protection airbag 
on the impacted side of the vehicle will inflate. 
However, there may also be impact conditions 
whereby one set of side and both front airbags 
deploy at the same time, or where front and 
side airbags respond separately as a result of a 
secondary impact occurring after the initial 
collision has taken place.
WARNING
An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions 
and other injuries. Minimise the risk of injury 
by ensuring that front seat occupants are 
wearing their seat belts and are seated 
correctly, with the seat as far back as is 
practical.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Airbags will only deploy when they are 
required to supplement the restraining 
force of the seat belts.
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Airbag inflation is virtually instantaneous and 
occurs with considerable force, accompanied 
by a loud noise. The inflated bag, together with 
the seat belt restraint system, limit the 
movement of an occupant, thereby reducing 
the risk of injury to the head and upper torso.
When an airbag inflates, a fine powder is 
released. This is not an indication of a 
malfunction. However, the powder may cause 
irritation to the skin and should be thoroughly 
flushed from the eyes and any cuts or abrasions 
of the skin. After inflation, front and side thorax 
airbags deflate immediately (side head 
protection airbags deflate slowly). This 
provides a gradual cushioning effect for the 
occupant and also ensures that the drivers 
forward vision is not obscured.
WARNING
After inflation, some airbag components are 
hot - DO NOT touch until they have cooled.Side airbagsWARNING
Ensure that a gap is maintained between the 
upper torso and the side of the vehicle, to 
enable unobstructed inflation of the side 
thorax airbags.
Side thorax airbags are designed to protect the 
thorax region of the torso and will only deploy 
in the event of a severe side impact. They will 
NOT inflate as a result of frontal or rear impacts 
only.
In the event of a severe side collision, the 
airbags on the impacted side of the vehicle 
deploy from the door, rapidly inflating to form a 
cushion between the front seat occupants and 
the side of the vehicle. The airbags on the 
non-impacted side of the vehicle will not be 
deployed.
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Side head impact protection*
NOTE: For the side head impact airbags to 
deploy correctly, the roof lining and front pillar 
trim must be undamaged and fitted correctly. 
Any damage or suspect fitting should be 
referred to a Land Rover dealer for examination.
Side head impact airbags are designed to 
protect the head in the event of a severe side 
impact only. They will NOT inflate as a result of 
frontal or rear impacts alone.
The side head impact protection modules are 
located behind the roof lining and front pillar 
finisher, above the doors. In the event of a 
severe side collision, the airbag pushes out 
from behind the roof lining and front pillar 
finisher as it inflates. The side head impact 
airbag remains inflated for longer than the other 
airbags, to provide additional head protection in 
the event of a secondary impact.
Airbag SRS warning light
A warning light mounted on the instrument 
panel will alert you to any malfunction of the 
airbag SRS. The airbag SRS should always be 
checked by a dealer if any of the following 
symptoms occur:
•The warning light fails to illuminate when 
the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’.
•The warning light fails to extinguish within 
approximately four seconds after the starter 
switch is turned to position ‘II’.
•The warning light illuminates after the 
engine is started, or while the vehicle is 
being driven.
SERVICE INFORMATION
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service, repair, replace, 
modify or tamper with any part of the airbag 
SRS, or wiring in the vicinity of an 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 airbag SRS), some components 
will need to be replaced by a Land Rover dealer 
(note the airbag module replacement dates 
shown on page 2 of the Service Portfolio book). 
In addition, ALWAYS contact your dealer if: 
•an airbag inflates.
•the front or side of the vehicle is damaged, 
even if the airbag has not inflated. 
•any part of an airbag module cover shows 
signs of cracking or damage.  
						

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Disposing of vehicles
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to inform the 
new owner that the vehicle has an airbag SRS. 
In addition, make sure the new owner is aware 
of the airbag module replacement date shown 
on page 2 of the Service Portfolio book.
If your vehicle is to be scrapped; uninflated 
airbags are potentially very dangerous and 
must be safely deployed in a controlled 
environment by qualified personnel, before a 
vehicle is scrapped.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The components that make up the airbag 
SRS 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.
For your safety it is recommended that you 
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 components, including the 
steering wheel, steering column, door 
trim, roof lining, instrument and fascia 
panels.
•Installation of electronic equipment 
such as a mobile phone, two-way radio 
or in-car entertainment system.
•Modification to the front or side of the 
vehicle, including the bumper and 
chassis.
•Attachment of accessories to the front 
or side of the vehicle. 
						

							Steering Column
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Steering ColumnSTEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the steering wheel position 
while the vehicle is in motion. This is 
extremely dangerous!
The steering wheel position can be adjusted in 
four directions, corresponding with the 
movement of the adjustment lever, to suit your 
driving position. 
With the vehicle stationary, move the lever up 
or down to adjust the height of the steering 
wheel.
Move the lever forwards or rearwards, to move 
the steering wheel further away from, or closer 
to, the body.
STEERING WHEEL POSITION MEMORY*
The finalised steering wheel position is stored 
in memory and referenced to the starter key in 
use when the position was set.
When that key is next used, the stored settings 
associated with it will be actioned.
This enables different steering wheel settings to 
be stored on different keys, helping driving 
position to be easily optimised for more than 
one driver.
On vehicles fitted with memory seats, when the 
starter key is removed, the steering wheel will 
retract, improving vehicle access.
NOTE: On vehicles fitted with the driver’s seat 
memory facility, up to three different steering 
column positions can be stored in the seat 
memory, this enables the driver to recall the 
optimum steering wheel position at the touch of 
a button - for further information, please refer 
to ‘DRIVER’S SEAT MEMORY FACILITY*’, 
page 32.
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