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STEERING COLUMN LOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . .133
STARTER SWITCH   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
STARTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
DRIVING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
FUEL ECONOMY   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM  . . . . . . . . .137
Catalytic Converter
CATALYTIC CONVERTER   . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Fuel...

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Cruise Control
CRUISE CONTROL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  152
Brakes
FOOT BRAKE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  154
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  155
PARKING BRAKE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  157
Dynamic Stability & Traction Control
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)  . .  158
ELECTRONIC TRACTION 
CONTROL (ETC)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  159
Hill Descent Control
HILL DESCENT CONTROL  . . . . . . . . . . . .  160...

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Starting & Driving
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D r iv in g &  O p era ti ng
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
The starter switch and steering column lock is 
located on the centre console, forward of the 
parking brake.
To unlock the steering column
Insert the key into the starter switch.
To lock the steering column
Remove the key from the starter switch.
Note: The gear selector MUST be in the P 
(park) position, before the starter key can be 
removed.
WARNING
Once the steering lock is engaged, it is 
impossible to steer the vehicle. DO...

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Note: The gear selector position P or N must 
be selected before the engine will start.
STARTING
WARNING
Never start or leave the engine running in an 
unventilated building - exhaust gases are 
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide, 
which can cause unconsciousness and may 
even be fatal.
Before starting the engine and driving, ENSURE 
you are familiar with the precautions shown 
under CATALYTIC CONVERTER, 138.
In particular, you should be aware that if the 
engine fails to...

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DRIVING
WARNING
Vehicle stability
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance 
and, hence, a higher centre of gravity than 
ordinary passenger cars to enable the vehicle 
to perform in a wide variety of different 
off-road applications. An advantage of the 
higher ground clearance is a better view of 
the road, allowing the driver to more easily 
anticipate problems. Inexperienced drivers 
should take additional care, remembering 
that your vehicle is not designed for cornering...

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Breaking-in
Proper breaking-in will have a direct bearing on 
the reliability and smooth running of your 
vehicle throughout its life.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and 
tires need time to `bed-in and adjust to the 
demands of everyday motoring. During the first 
800 km, it is essential to drive with 
consideration for the breaking-in process and 
heed the following advice:
•LIMIT maximum road speed to 112 km/h 
(70 mph) or 3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive 
the...

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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Caution: DO NOT use auxiliary equipment, 
such as roller generators, that are driven by 
one wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause 
failure of the gearbox differential.
Some local jurisdictions require emission 
testing using a two-wheel roller dynamometer. 
Your vehicle is equipped with permanent 
4-wheel drive and cannot be safely operated on 
these machines. For more information 
regarding safe emission testing of your vehicle, 
consult your Land Rover...

Catalytic Converter
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C a ta ly ti c C onv er ter
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
The exhaust system incorporates a catalytic 
converter, which converts poisonous exhaust 
emissions from the engine into environmentally 
less harmful gases.
Caution: Severe damage to the catalytic 
converter could occur if the engine is stopped 
for any length of time when being driven 
through water whose level is above the 
exhaust tailpipe.
Catalytic converters can be easily damaged 
through improper use, particularly if the...

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Fuel Filling
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Fuel Filling
GAS STATION SAFETY 
WARNING
Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, 
in confined spaces, are also extremely 
explosive. 
Always place portable gasoline containers on 
the ground while filling and keep the pump 
nozzle in contact with the container to avoid a 
static electricity ignition of fuel vapors. A fire 
may result if gasoline is pumped into a 
container that is inside a vehicle. You could 
be burned!
Always take sensible precautions when 
refuelling:
•Switch off...

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TYPE OF FUEL
Octane requirements
Premium unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI 
octane rating of 90 - 92 should be used.
Note: Federal law requires that gasoline octane 
ratings be posted on the pumps. The Cost of 
Living Council (CLC) octane rating or Anti 
Knock Index (AKI) octane rating shown is an 
average of Research Octane Number (RON) and 
Motor Octane Number (MON).
Using unleaded fuel with an octane rating lower 
than that recommended, can cause persistent, 
heavy ‘engine knock’...