Land Rover Range Rover Owners Handbook Lm 2nd Edition Rover

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Head restraint adjustment*
Push the switch up or down until the head 
restraint cushion is level with the back of the 
head.
WARNING
Head restraints are designed to support the 
back of the head (NOT THE NECK), and to 
restrain rearward movement of the head in 
the event of a collision. The restraint must be 
positioned level with the head to be effective.
FOLDING ARMRESTS*
Front
Some vehicles are fitted with adjustable front 
seat armrests, which can be either; stowed 
vertically in line with the seat backrest when not 
required, or folded horizontally to serve as an 
arm/elbow rest.
The set height/angle of each armrest can be 
adjusted by turning the knob set into the end of 
the armrest: clockwise to raise and 
anti-clockwise to lower (see inset).
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Rear
To fold down the armrest, press the catch 
(beneath the centre rear seat head restraint. 
With the armrest in position, the head restraint 
can be opened to access the rear cup holders 
(see ‘CUP HOLDERS’, page 100 for further 
information).
NOTE: The rear armrest can not be used if a 
passenger is seated in the centre rear seat.
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DRIVER’S SEAT MEMORY FACILITY*
Model fitted with ‘contour’ seats illustrated
WARNING
Before activating the seat memory, ensure 
that the area immediately surrounding the 
seat is clear of obstructions and that all 
occupants are clear of moving parts.
1.Memory store button
2.Memory pre-set buttons
3.Seat adjustment controls (see ‘POWER 
OPERATED FRONT SEATS*’, page 26 for 
further information).
NOTE: For information on adjusting the 
mirrors, see ‘EXTERIOR MIRRORS’, page 50, 
or steering wheel, see ‘STEERING WHEEL 
ADJUSTMENT’, page 49.Your vehicle can memorise up to three different 
driver seating positions (as well as the 
associated mirror and steering wheel 
positions). Enabling three separate drivers to 
achieve optimum comfort at the touch of a 
button.
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).
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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.
Lazy 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 in 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.
Lazy seats and associated options can be 
selected or deselected by a Land Rover 
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FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
WARNING
DO NOT adjust any part of a seat while the 
vehicle is in motion.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.
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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.
HEATED SEATS*
For information on operating the front and rear 
seat heaters, please refer to ‘SEAT HEATERS*’, 
page 91.
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Seat BeltsSEAT BELT SAFETY
The seat belts fitted to the front and rear seats 
are intended for use by adult sized occupants. 
Each belt should be used by one occupant only.
Observe the following precautions:
•DO make sure ALL passengers are securely 
strapped in at all times - even for the 
shortest journeys. 
•ALWAYS adjust seat belts 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. 
•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 wear seat belts over hard, sharp or 
fragile items in clothing, such as pens, keys, 
spectacles etc.
•Always replace a seat belt assembly that has 
withstood the strain of a severe vehicle 
impact, or if the webbing shows signs of 
fraying.
•Where possible use the seat belts to secure 
large items of luggage that are to be carried 
on the seats - in the event of an accident, 
insecure items become flying missiles 
capable of causing serious injury.
•DO NOT use a seat belt that is twisted or 
obstructed in any way that could impede its 
smooth operation.•DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel 
with the seat backs reclined steeply 
rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained 
from the seat belt with the seat back angle 
set to approximately 25 degrees from the 
upright (vertical) position.
•DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly 
sugary food and drink particles) to enter the 
seat belt locks - such substances can render 
the locks inoperative.
•In most countries, all occupants are 
required by law to wear a seat belt, unless 
they have been issued with a medical 
exemption certificate.
•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.
WARNING
The airbag supplementary 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 
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SEAT BELTS
To minimise injury in the event of an accident, 
it is important that seat belts are worn correctly. 
Read the instructions below and the advice 
contained under the heading ‘SEAT BELT 
SAFETY’.
Fastening the seat belts
Inertia reel belts are fitted to all front and rear 
seating positions.
Pull 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.
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 - DO NOT 
allow front seat occupants to travel with the 
seat steeply reclined.
Releasing the belt
Press the RED button on the seat belt buckle.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.
Ensure the anchorage has ‘clicked’ into one of 
the locked positions before driving.
Where possible, centre 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.
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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 
AIRBAG SRS WORKS’, page 45). 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.
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.
NOTE: The seat belt pre-tensioners will NOT be 
activated by rear, side or minor frontal impacts.Service informationWARNING
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 dealer (note the ‘Seat belt pre-tensioner 
replacement date’ shown on page 2 of the 
Service Portfolio book). 
In addition, ALWAYS contact your dealer 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. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The seat belt pre-tensioners will only be 
activated once and then MUST BE 
REPLACED by a Land Rover dealer. Failure 
to replace the pre-tensioners will reduce 
the efficiency of the vehicles front restraint 
systems.
After any frontal impact, always have the 
seat belts and pre-tensioners checked and, 
if necessary, replaced by a Land Rover 
dealer.
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 dealer. 
						

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CARING FOR SEAT BELTS
Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs of 
fraying, cuts and wear; also pay particular 
attention to the condition of the fixing points 
and adjusters. 
DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing and avoid 
contaminating the webbing with polish, oil or 
chemicals (see ‘CLEANING THE INTERIOR’, 
page 193).
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 dealer immediately.
WARNING
Always replace a seat belt that shows signs of 
webbing damage or has withstood the strain 
of a severe vehicle impact.