Owner's Handbook

Publication Part No. LRL 0442ENX - 2nd edition

© Land Rover 2001

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical,
recording or other means without prior written permission from Land Rover.

As part of Land Rover environmental policy, this publication is printed on paper made from chlorine free pulp.
Owner's Handbook
This handbook covers all derivatives in the Freelander range available at the date of publication
and, together with the other publications in the literature pack, provides the information you will
need to derive maximum pleasure from owning and driving your new vehicle.

For your convenience, the handbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a different
aspect of the vehicle. These are listed on the following page and you will find it worthwhile to
take a little time to read each one, and get to know your Freelander as soon as you possibly can.
The more you understand before you drive, the greater the satisfaction once you are seated
behind the steering wheel.

IMPORTANT
The specification of each vehicle will vary according to territorial requirements and also from
model to model within the vehicle range. Some of the information published in this handbook,
therefore, may not apply to your particular vehicle.

Land Rover operates a policy of constant product improvement and therefore reserves the right to change specifications
without notice at any time. Whilst every effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in this handbook,
no liabilities for inaccuracies or the consequences thereof can be accepted by the manufacturer or the dealer, except in
respect of personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or the dealer.

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 Appendices
Appendices

DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
Appendices

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Declarations of Conformity detailed on the following pages
are from manufacturers of RF (Radio Frequency) equipment,
whose components are used in the manufacture of your Land
Rover Freelander.

These manufacturers state that their components comply with

relevant rules of the R & TTE ( Radio and Telecommunication
Terminal Equipment) directive.

The directive requires the manufacturer of short range radio

devices to self certify that RF parts fitted to Land Rover
vehicles are fit for use and that the declarations are supplied
with the vehicle documentation. If at a future date a technical
inspection is required, the declarations will provide all
necessary information.

NOTE: The Declarations of Conformity are published in the native language of

the RF equipment manufacturer, in compliance with the R & TTE Directive.

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Appendices

II
Appendices

III
Appendices

IV
Appendices

V
VI
 Index
A C
Accessories 168 Capacities 200
Aerial 68 Catalytic converter 81
Air blower control 54 CD autochanger 68
Air conditioning 54 Child safety seats 26
maintenance 57 Child-proof door locks 16
operation 57 Cigar lighter 64
Air distribution control 55 Cleaning (exterior) 162
Air recirculation control 54 Cleaning (interior) 164
Air temperature control 54 Clock 60
Air vents 56 Cold climates 72, 74
Airbag SRS CommandShiftTM transmission 84
disposal 30 Controls
centre console 11
location 27
operation 28 fascia 9
precautions 27 instrument panel 10
Coolant
servicing 30
check & top-up 149
warning light 29
replacement 139
Alarm 12
Alarm indicator light 14 specification 150
Anti-freeze 150 Cooling system 149
Anti-lock braking (ABS) 95 Courtesy lights
Ashtray 64 bulb replacement 191, 192, 193
Audio equipment 68 operation 59
Automatic transmission 84 Cross rails (roof rack) 122
Auxiliary power socket 65 Cruise control 92
Cup holders 62
B
Battery D
charging 157 Data 197
disposal 157 Defrosting 56
maintenance 156 Demisting 55
Digital display 33
remove & replace 157
Dimensions 201
specification 198 Dipstick 148
Block heaters 73, 74 Direction indicators
Bonnet 143 bulb replacement (front) 188
Booster cables 176 bulb replacement (rear) 190
Brake fluid
check & top-up 151 operation 38
Distance recorder 33
Brakes
Door handles (interior) 15
anti-lock brakes (ABS) 95
Door locking cut-off switch 17
brake pads 94 Door mirrors 45
foot brake 94 Door sill locking buttons 15
handbrake 95 Drinks stowage 61, 62
servo assistance 94 Driver’s storage 61
warning light 94, 96 Driving 74, 82, 87
Breakdown recovery 180
Bulb replacement 186

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E Gearbox (automatic) 84
Electronic traction control 98 automatically selected modes 88
Emergency starting 176 display 33
Emergency towing 179 ’kick-down’ 87
Emission control system 76, 142 lever positions 85
Engine selector release button 84
compartment (diesel) 144 sport mode 85
compartment (petrol) 145, 146 starting 86
fuse box 184 ’steptronic’ selection 86
oil check & top-up 148 Gearbox (manual) 83
specifications 197 Glovebox 60
starting (diesel) 73 Glovebox light
starting (petrol) 72 bulb replacement 193
warming-up 74 operation 60
Engine immobilisation 17 Ground clearance 129, 201
Exterior mirrors 45
H
F Handbrake 95
Face level vents 56 Handset
Fascia 9 battery replacement 18
Fog lights (rear) operation 13
bulb replacement 189 replacement 12
operation 40 resynchronise 18
Foot brake 94 Hardback
Fresh air vents 56 cleaning 163
Fuel fitting and removal 112
cut-off switch (petrol) 80
Hazard warning lights 40
economy 75 Head restraints 20
empty tank 79 Headlights 38
filling 78 bulb replacement 187
filling difficulties 79 levelling 39
gauge 32 main beam 39
priming (diesel) 79 operation 38
safety 78 Heated rear screen 54
specification 77 Heated seats 58
tank capacity 200 Heater controls 54
Fuel consumption 205 Heating 55
Fuse box (supplementary) 185 High mounted stop light
bulb replacement 190
Fuses 181
Hill descent control (HDC) 89
G Horn 44
Gauges I
fuel 32
Ignition switch 71
speedometer 32
Immobilisation 17
tachometer 32 In-car entertainment 68
temperature 33

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Indicators M
bulb replacement 188 Maintenance 139, 140
operation 38 Manual transmission 83
Inertia switch 17, 80 Map reading lights
Instrument panel bulb replacement 191
digital display 33 operation 59
instruments 32 Mileometer 33
warning lights 34 Mirrors (exterior)
Interior (cleaning) 164 adjustment 45
Interior lights folding 45
bulb replacement 191, 192, 193 Mirrors (interior) 46
operation 59 Mislock 14
Interior mirror 46 Mobile phones 67
Interior space protection 16
N
J Number plate lights (bulb replacement) 191
Jacking the vehicle 174
Jump leads 176 O
Odometer 33
K Off-road driving 97, 127
Key replacement 12 Oil (engine)
Kick-down 87 check & top-up 148
disposal 141
L specification 147
Lashing rings 180 Owner maintenance 140
Lights (exterior)
direction indicators 38 P
side, tail, headlights 38 Parking 74
Lights (interior) Parts & accessories 168
courtesy 59 Poisonous fluids 141
map-reading 59 Polishing (bodywork) 164
Load carrying Pollen filter 53
loading weights 121 Power socket 65
lockable stowage box 118 Power steering top-up 153
Pre-tensioners 24
long loads 119
Punctured tyres 160
luggage anchor points 118
luggage space (maximum) 120 R
rear seat folding 119 Radio/cassette player 68
roof rack 121 aerial 68
Loadspace cover 66 display 60
Loadspace light remote controls 68
bulb replacement 194
Reading lights 59
operation 59 Rear fog guard lights
Locking 12 bulb replacement 189
Locking switch (interior) 15 operation 40
Locking wheel nuts 173
Luggage anchor points 118 Rear lights (bulb replacement) 189
Rear screen - operation 48
Luggage area 118

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Rear screen demister 54 Softback
Rear seats 119 cleaning 163
Rearscreen washers 43 fitting 109
Rearscreen wipers 43 folding 99
Rear-view mirror 46
removing 107
Recovery (of vehicle) 179
Remote audio controls 68 unfolding 103
Remote handset battery 18 Spare wheel (removing) 172
Reverse lights (bulb replacement) 189 Speedometer 32
Road testing on dynamometers 142 Sport mode 85
Roof bars Starter switch 71
fitting 116 Starting
removal 115 automatic models 86
Roof rack 121 diesel models 73, 81
cross rails 122 emergency 176
Running-in 75 petrol models 72, 81
Steering column
S adjustment 31
Safety in the garage 141 lock 71
Safety on the forecourt 78 Stop lights (bulb replacement) 190
Screen wash 154 Stowage box 118
Seat belt Sun visor 63
adjustment 23 Sunglasses pocket 63
care 25 Sunroof 50
operation 23 Superlocking 14
presenter 24
pre-tensioners 24
T
Tachometer 32
safety 22
Tail lights
testing 25 bulb replacement 190
Seat heaters 58 operation 38
Seats Taildoor
child safety seats 26 operation 19
front 20
Taildoor glass
front - backrest release 21 operation 48
heated 58 recalibration 49
rear - folding 119 Targa roof 51
Security box 118 T-bar - removal 52
Security card 4 Technical data 197
Selector lever 84 Telephones 67
Service portfolio book 4, 139 Temperature gauge 33
Servicing 139, 140 Tool kit 171
Servo assistance 94 Tow bars 123
Sidelights Towing eyes 179
bulb replacement 187 Towing for recovery 180
operation 38 Towing on severe inclines 124
Side-repeater light (bulb replacement) 189 Towing precautions 123
Single point entry 15 Towing weights 204
Snow chains 161 Traction control 98
Transporter or trailer lashing 180

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Trip recorder Wheel changing
display 33 jacking 174
reset button 32 locking wheel nuts 173
Tyre spare wheel 172
pressures 159, 199 tools 171
punctures 160 wheel removal 175
replacement 161 Wheel sizes 199
specifications 199 Windows
wear indicators 160 inhibit switch (rear) 47
’one touch’ down (driver’s) 47
U operation 47
Unlocking 14 rear ventilators (3-door) 49
taildoor 48
V Windscreen washers
Vanity mirror 46 fluid top-up 154
Vanity mirror (bulb replacement) 194 operation 42
Vehicle identification number 167 Windscreen wipers
Ventilation 53, 56 operation 41
variable delay 42
W wiper blade replacement 155
Wading 135
Warning lights 34
ABS 35
Airbag SRS 36
Battery charging 36
Cruise control 34
Direction indicators 34
Door open 35
Engine malfunction (diesel) 36
Engine malfunction (petrol) 34
Glow plugs 36
Handbrake & brake system 35
Hazard warning 35
HDC ’failure’ 35
HDC ’information’ 36
Headlight main beam 34
Low oil pressure 36
Overspeed 36
Rear fog lights 37
Seat belt 36
Traction control 35
Trailer direction indicators 37
Washer fluid 154
Washer jets 154
Washing (the bodywork) 162
Weights 203

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 Owner’s Handbook Supplement

This supplement should be used in conjunction with Owner’s

Handbook Part No.LRL0442ENX-2nd edition and provides
additional and replacement information relevant to your vehicle.

Publication Part No. LRL 0442ENX(2)/1

© Land Rover 2002

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical,
recording or other means without prior written permission from Land Rover.

As part of the Land Rover environmental policy, this publication is printed on paper made from chlorine free pulp.
Owner's Handbook Supplement

IMPORTANT
The specification of each vehicle will vary according to territorial requirements and also from
model to model within the vehicle range. Some of the information published in this handbook,
therefore, may not apply to your particular vehicle.

Land Rover operates a policy of constant product improvement and therefore reserves the right to change specifications
without notice at any time. Whilst every effort is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in this handbook,
no liabilities for inaccuracies or the consequences thereof can be accepted by the manufacturer or the dealer, except in
respect of personal injury caused by the negligence of the manufacturer or the dealer

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 Child Restraints
Vehicles fitted with a passenger airbag*
Quick Guide

CHILD SAFETY SEATS

Child Restraints

Seat belts fitted to your vehicle are designed for For optimum safety, children should travel in
adults and larger children. It is very important the rear of the vehicle at all times; front
that all infants and young children are passenger seat travel is NOT recommended.
restrained in a suitable child safety seat However, if it is ESSENTIAL that a child travels
appropriate to their age and size (see table). in the front, set the vehicle seat fully rearward
Child safety seats approved for use in your and seat the child in an approved
vehicle are available from Land Rover dealers. FORWARD-FACING child seat. DO NOT use a
rear-facing child seat - an inflating airbag could
Only fit a child safety seat of a type approved for impact with the seat and cause serious injury!
the specific seating positions in your vehicle
(see table), and ensure the seat manufacturer's
fitting instructions are followed exactly.

WARNING
Do not attempt to fit a child safety seat in the
central rear position on 3-door vehicles fitted
with only four seats.
The above symbol affixed to the passenger side
fascia panel of your vehicle, warns against the
use of a REAR-FACING child safety seat in the
front passenger seat, when a passenger airbag
is fitted.

WARNING
DO NOT install a rear-facing child safety seat
in a passenger seat equipped with an airbag
system. Failure to follow this advice could
result in serious injury, or even death, for the
child in the event of an airbag deployment.

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 Child Restraints
NOTE: Child restraint information given in the
table is correct at time of going to press.
However, availability of child restraints may
change. Please refer to your dealer for the latest
information.

Mass Group Seating Positions

(As displayed on Child Restraint Front Rear Rear Rear
packaging) Passenger Outboard Outboard Centre
All vehicles 2 seater 3 seater
0 = Up to 10 kg (0-9 months) U** U L L
0+ = Up to 13 kg (0-18 months) U** U L L
I = 9 to 18 kg (9 months - 4 years) U** U L L
II & III =15 to 36 kg (4-12 years) U** U L L
U = Suitable for ‘universal’ category restraints approved for this mass group.
L = Suitable for particular child restraints as listed below.
Group 0 - BRITAX Rock-A-Tot WARNING! Not suitable where a passenger airbag is fitted.
Group 0+ - BRITAX Rock-A-Tot WARNING! Not suitable where a passenger airbag is fitted.
Group I - BRITAX Renaissance.
Group II & III- BRITAX Horizon Booster
NOTE: Seating positions marked ** will accept ‘universal’ seats provided that the seat back is
positioned vertically.

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 Softback
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE
Softback

SOFTBACK*
Folding

WARNING
Before folding the softback, it is
recommended that the radio aerial is either
tilted towards the vertical, or removed to
avoid accidental injury.

NOTE: If roof bars are fitted, they do not need to

be removed to fold or unfold the softback.

H3385

2. Slide the side screen down and out of the

retaining channel.

H4300A

1. With the taildoor closed, undo Velcro, stud

and zip fasteners to release the side
screens.

H3386

3. Open the taildoor and store the side

screens in the stowage bag when not in
use - ensure the screens are dry before
stowing.

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 Softback

B
A

H4301

4. From inside the vehicle, unfasten the three

press studs retaining the tonneau cover
and allow the cover to unroll.

H4302A

5. From inside the vehicle:

Push up elbow stay (A).
Push down and twist elbow stay locking
collar (B) and allow the stays to hinge
downwards. (Left hand side shown).

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 Softback

H4704

7. Pull the posts towards the centre of the

H4703
vehicle and pull rearwards to release.
6. From outside the vehicle, slide both corner
post beadings (fabric) out of their
retaining channels. (Left hand side
shown).

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 Softback
8. While pushing upwards on the centre roof
bow, fold the softback forwards and above
the back edge of the fixed roof.
NOTE: If roof bars are fitted, the softback will
slide along the underside of the bars, although
with greater resistance.

H4304

H4305A

H4306

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 Softback

H3394

10. Wrap the tonneau cover over the softback

assembly.

H4307

9. Straighten the elbow stay until the locking H3395

collar ‘snaps’ up, and the location arrow
11. Hook the leading edge of the tonneau
moulded into the collar is rotated to align
cover over the four hooks located on the
with the centre of the rivet on the elbow
top of the back edge of the fixed roof.
stay (see inset). Attach corner post clips to
the locking collar. (Right hand side
shown).

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 Softback

H4339

12. Retrieve side covers from taildoor pocket

and fold out beading.
Label shows orientation.
(‘L’ = Left hand, ‘R’ = Right hand).

H4308

13. Feed appropriate side cover (‘L’ or ‘R’) into

the retaining channel in the direction of the
chevrons. (Left hand side shown).

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 Softback
Unfolding

WARNING
Before unfolding the softback, it is
recommended that the radio aerial is either
tilted towards the vertical, or removed, to
avoid accidental injury.

NOTE: If roof bars are fitted, they do not need to

be removed to fold or unfold the softback.

H3397

14. Slide the side cover up the retaining

channel.

H3398

15. Attach stud and Velcro fasteners.

NOTE: The roof aerial can now be repositioned. H3399A

1. Unfasten the side cover Velcro and stud

fasteners.

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 Softback

H3400

2. Slide the cover out of the retaining

channel.
NOTE: Store the side covers in the taildoor
pocket in the loadspace.

H3401

3. From inside the vehicle and with the

H4309A
taildoor open, unhook the tonneau cover
from the four hooks located on the top of 4. From inside the vehicle, detach the corner
the back edge of the fixed roof. post clips. Pull and twist to release the
elbow stay locking collar. When the
locking collar has unlocked, lift rearwards
to initiate the folding sequence.
(Left hand side shown).

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H4310

5. Unfold the softback rearwards.

Check that the elbow stays have remained
unlocked, as indicated above.

C
H4311

6. A - From inside the vehicle, pull the corner

posts forward into the catch position.
B - Push the corner posts away from the
centre of the vehicle to lock.
C - Feed the corner post beading into the
retaining channel. (Left hand side shown).

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 Softback

H4312
H3405
9. Roll up tonneau cover and secure with the
7. Push up (where arrowed) to straighten the three press studs.
elbow stay.

H4338
H3406A
10. Remove the side screens from the
8. Ensure elbow stay locking collar ‘snaps’ stowage bag and fold out the beading.
up, and the location arrow moulded into
the collar aligns with the rivet on the elbow
stay.

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 Softback

H4315

12. Do not pull the side screen from the top,

as this may damage either the side screen
or vehicle, or both.

H4313

11. With the taildoor closed, locate the side

screen beading into the retaining channel,
as indicated. (Right hand side shown).

H4314

13. Slide the side screen into the retaining

channel, continuing to push from the
bottom until the two halves of the lower
press stud align.

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 Softback

H4300A

14. Attach zip fastener and zip-up, secure

press studs and Velcro.
NOTE: The roof aerial can now be repositioned.

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 Contents
Controls & Instruments Owner Maintenance
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Locks & Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bonnet Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Taildoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Airbag SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lights & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Cleaning & Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Parts & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
154Emergency Information
Targa Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Heating & Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Interior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Vehicle Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Loadspace Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
In-Car Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
In-Car Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Driving & Operating Technical Data

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Starting & Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Appendices
Manual Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Automatic Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Softback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Hardback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Roof Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Load Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Driving Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
 Introduction
SYMBOLS USED SECURITY CARD
Introduction

The following symbols used within the The security card, supplied with the literature
handbook call your attention to specific types of pack, contains important emergency
information. information. It is ESSENTIAL that you keep the
card safe from theft and ensure that it is passed
WARNING to the new owner if you sell the vehicle.
This warning symbol identifies procedures • Locking wheel nut number: If your vehicle
that must be followed precisely, or has locking wheel nuts, you will have been
information that must be considered with provided with a special wheel nut socket to
great care, in order to reduce the risk of remove them. You will need to quote this
personal injury or serious damage to the number to obtain a replacement socket.
vehicle. • VIN (vehicle identification number): This
identity number is unique to your vehicle
This recycling symbol identifies those and is essential proof of its specification.
items that must be disposed of safely in The number can also be found in various
order to prevent unnecessary damage to the locations around the vehicle (see‘VEHICLE
environment. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER’, page 167).
• Radio security code number: This unique
This symbol identifies those features that
code must be entered into the radio
can be adjusted or disabled/enabled by a
whenever the power supply has been
Land Rover dealer
disconnected. Without this code, the radio
*An asterisk appearing within the text, unit will not operate (see 'Security code' in
identifies features or items of equipment that the 'In-Car Entertainment' book).
are either optional, or are only fitted to some
vehicles in the model range. WARNING
Never leave the security card inside the
SERVICE PORTFOLIO vehicle when it is unattended.
The Service Portfolio book included in your
literature pack contains important vehicle
identification information, details of your BEFORE YOU DRIVE
entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover
warranty, as well as useful consumer advice. WARNING
Most important of all, however, is the section Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing and, hence, a higher centre of gravity than
requirements for your vehicle and also includes ordinary passenger cars. This will result in
the First Service Voucher, and the service different handling characteristics.
record slips, which the Dealer should sign and Inexperienced drivers should take additional
stamp to certify that the routine services have care, particularly in off-road driving
been carried out at the recommended intervals. situations and when performing abrupt
manoeuvres on unstable surfaces.

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 Introduction
WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE IN AN EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
Warning labels attached to your vehicle IMPORTANT
bearing this symbol mean: DO NOT
touch or adjust components until you Remember the breakdown safety code
have read the relevant instructions in If a breakdown occurs while travelling:
the handbook. • Wherever possible, consistent with
Warning labels showing this symbol road safety and traffic conditions, the
indicate that the ignition system utilises vehicle should be moved off the main
very high voltages. DO NOT touch any thoroughfare, preferably into a lay-by. If
ignition components while the starter a breakdown occurs on a motorway,
switch is turned on! pull well over to the inside of the hard
shoulder.
• Switch on hazard lights.
• If possible, position a warning triangle
or a flashing amber light at an
appropriate distance from the vehicle to
warn other traffic of the breakdown,
(note the legal requirements of some
countries).
• Consider evacuating passengers
through nearside doors onto the verge
as a precaution in case your vehicle is
accidentally struck by other traffic.

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Controls & Instruments
Controls
FASCIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BINNACLE SWITCHES .
10
CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Locks & Alarm

KEYS AND HANDSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING THE ALARM
12
CHILD-PROOF LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . 17
REMOTE HANDSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Taildoor
OPENING AND CLOSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Seats
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Seat Belts
SEAT BELT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SEAT BELTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CARING FOR SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Child Restraints Heating & Ventilation
CHILD SAFETY SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
HEATER CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Airbag SRS USING YOUR HEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
AIRBAG SRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 FACE LEVEL VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 AIR CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SERVICE INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 HEATED FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Steering Column Interior Equipment

STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . 31 COURTESY & MAP READING LIGHTS (5-door
models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Instruments COURTESY LIGHT (3-door models) . . . . . . . . . . 59
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . 59
CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warning Lights GLOVEBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 DRIVER'S STORAGE AREA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
DRINKS STOWAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lights & Indicators CUP HOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SUN VISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
DIRECTION INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SUNGLASSES POCKET (3-door models) . . . . . . 63
LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ASHTRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 CIGAR LIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Wipers & Washers
Loadspace Cover
OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
LOADSPACE COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
WINDSCREEN WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
WINDSCREEN WASHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
In-Car Telephones
REAR SCREEN WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . . . . 43
IN-CAR TELEPHONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Horn
In-Car Entertainment
HORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AUDIO EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Mirrors RADIO AERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
INTERIOR MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
VANITY MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Windows
ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ELECTRIC TAILDOOR GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
REAR VENTILATOR WINDOWS
(3-door models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Sunroof
ELECTRIC SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Targa Roof
TARGA ROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Controls & Instruments

FASCIA
Controls

7 3 5 4 6 1 2

RDS CD TA

BAND

FADE BASS
BAL TREB
MENU

12 11 10 13 9

H4354

1. Clock/radio display 8. Bonnet release

2. Audio system 9. Starter switch
3. Lighting and direction indicator controls 10. Steering column adjustment lever
4. Instrument panel 11. Remote audio controls
5. Horn switches 12. Headlight levelling control
6. Windscreen wiper/washer controls 13. Cruise control switches
7. Exterior mirror control
NOTE: The precise specification and location of the controls may vary according to territorial
requirements and from model to model within the vehicle range.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BINNACLE
SWITCHES

3 120 1
4 100 40
2 80

16
0
60
r/min x 1000 km/h

180
5

40
1

200 220
20
1 9
0

2 10

H4327
3 4 5 6 7 8

1. Cruise control master switch 6. Digital display

2. Rear fog guard light switch Displays total distance travelled
3. Fuel gauge (odometer), individual trip distance and
The pointer indicates the fuel level when gear selector position (automatic
the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’. transmission only).
4. Tachometer 7. Trip recorder reset/mode button
Indicates engine speed in revolutions per Press to alternate between total distance
minute (x 1000). and trip recorders. Press and hold when in
NOTE: On diesel models, the tachometer trip recorder mode to reset the display to
is only calibrated up to 6,000 rev/min. zero.
5. Speedometer 8. Coolant temperature gauge
Indicates road speed in kilometres per Under normal operating conditions the
hour. pointer will rise to the mid-point of the
gauge.
9. Rear screen wash/wipe switch
10. Rear screen wiper switch
NOTE: This is a brief overview of the instrument panel, for a more detailed description of each
instrument please refer to the ‘Instruments’ section.

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CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCHES

1 2 3 4 5

6
7 8 12

9 9 11 11

11 11

H4356 10

Automatic model illustrated

1. Heated front screen*

2. Rear screen demister
3. Hazard warning lights
4. Recirculated air supply*
5. Air conditioning*
6. Electric taildoor glass
7. Central door locking
8. Sunroof*
9. Heated seats (2)*
10. Hill Descent Control
11. Electric windows (4)
12. Rear window isolation*

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KEYS AND HANDSETS LOCKING THE VEHICLE AND ARMING THE
Locks & Alarm

ALARM
Before locking the vehicle and arming the
alarm, ensure that all doors (including taildoor),
windows, sunroof and bonnet apertures are
securely closed.
There are three methods for securing your
vehicle:
• ‘Superlocking’ using the handset -
H3519A
(recommended high security method).
You have been supplied with a pair of identical • ‘Superlocking’ using the key.
keys and one remote control handset. • Locking using the key.

WARNING
IMPORTANT
Keep the spare key in a safe place - NOT IN
• If passengers or animals are to be left
THE VEHICLE!
inside, DO NOT lock the vehicle using
the handset - movement inside the
The keys supplied with your vehicle are vehicle may activate interior space
programmed to the vehicle's security system - protection*, causing the alarm to
they CANNOT be reprogrammed and the engine sound.
cannot be started without a valid programmed
key. If a key is lost or broken, a replacement can • FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY ALWAYS
be ordered only from a Land Rover dealer. SUPERLOCK THE VEHICLE USING THE
REMOTE HANDSET
NOTE: Land Rover dealers do not stock spare
keys, time has to be allowed for replacements
to be programmed to your security system and
then delivered to the dealer.
If you lose a key, contact your Land Rover
dealer; a key reported lost will be deactivated. If
the key is later recovered, your Land Rover
dealer can have it reactivated.

ALARM SYSTEM
Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated
electronic anti-theft alarm and engine
immobilisation system. In order to ensure
maximum security and minimum
inconvenience, you are strongly advised to gain
a full understanding of the alarm system, by
thoroughly reading this section of the
handbook.

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Using the remote handset If the doors lock correctly, the direction
indicator lights flash three times to confirm that
the vehicle is secure and the anti-theft alarm
indicator light (in the instrument panel) will
start to flash rapidly.
Once armed, the alarm will sound if any door is
opened, or if the soft-back is raised or
hard-back removed or if (after a checking
period of 15 seconds) any movement is
detected inside the passenger compartment
(see ‘Interior space protection*’, page 16).
With the key:
H3297
Insert the key and turn the door lock towards
the rear of the vehicle. Turning the key ONCE
While it is not necessary to point the handset at activates the following:
the vehicle, the handset must be within range of • all doors locked (not superlocked)
the vehicle when a button is pressed. Note that • perimetric alarm activated (protects the
the operating range may vary depending upon doors, bonnet and taildoor)
handset battery condition and may sometimes
be limited by physical and geographical factors NOTE: Interior space protection* is not
beyond your control. From a security point of activated!
view, it may not be wise to unlock unless you Turning the key TWICE within 1 second
are in close proximity to the vehicle. activates, in addition to the above:
• Superlocking
Locking
With the remote handset: If the doors lock correctly, the direction
Press the lock (padlock symbol) button once. indicators flash three times to confirm that the
Each time the vehicle is locked using the vehicle is secure and the anti-theft alarm
handset, a coded signal is transmitted to a indicator light (in the instrument panel) will
receiver inside the vehicle, which activates the start to flash rapidly.
following security features:
NOTE: The engine will automatically be
• the central door locking system (all the door immobilised 3 seconds after the starter switch
locks are activated). is turned off, and immediately when the starter
• ‘Superlocking’ - the door locks cannot be key is removed from the switch.
operated from inside the vehicle.
• the perimetric alarm (protects the door,
taildoor, and bonnet apertures).
• interior space protection*.

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Superlocking Anti-theft alarm indicator light
Provided all the doors are fully closed, the
Superlocking feature is activated automatically
whenever the vehicle is locked using the remote
handset. Superlocking immobilises the interior
door handles, thereby preventing an intruder
from gaining entry by smashing a window and
reaching inside the vehicle to operate the door H3298
handles.
After locking, the RED indicator light on the
WARNING instrument panel flashes rapidly while the alarm
For safety, NEVER use Superlocking if is arming itself.
passengers are to remain inside the vehicle - After approximately 10 seconds, the indicator
in an emergency they would not be able to light adjusts to a slower frequency, and
escape. continues to flash as an anti-theft deterrent
until the alarm is disarmed.
Mislock
Unlocking
If one of the doors, taildoor or bonnet are not
With the remote handset:
properly closed when the alarm is armed, a
If your vehicle has been configured with the
mislock occurs (the horn will sound a warning).
Single Point Entry security feature, and was
The alarm will still be armed and the engine
locked with the handset, the handset unlocks
immobilised, but the open aperture will not be
the vehicle in two stages:
protected and, unless it is the bonnet that has
been left open, interior space protection* will • Press the unlock (Land Rover) button once
not have been activated. If the appropriate to disarm the alarm and unlock the driver's
aperture is then closed, the alarm will fully arm door only (see ‘Single point entry’,
without the need to press the lock button again page 15).
unless the driver's door is open, in which case • Press the unlock button twice to disarm the
the alarm will be fully armed by pressing the alarm and unlock ALL the doors.
lock button again.
If your vehicle has not been configured with
If the taildoor glass is left open when the alarm Single Point Entry, all the doors will unlock at
is armed, the horn will sound as a reminder, but the first press.
the vehicle will be locked and alarmed as
In either case, the direction indicators flash
normal. The taildoor glass can be closed from
once and the interior lights illuminate.
outside the vehicle using the starter key in the
taildoor (see ‘Raising and lowering’, page 48).

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With the key: Interior locking switch
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle.
The alarm will be fully disarmed. To remobilise
the engine, the key must be inserted into the
starter switch.

If the alarm sounds

If the alarm is triggered, it will sound for
approximately 30 seconds before switching
itself off and can be triggered up to ten times
in total before needing to be reset.
To silence the alarm, press either handset
button, or operate the door locks using the key
in the driver's door. H3334

This is a personal security feature which allows

Single point entry
the driver to lock (or unlock) all the doors from
This is a personal security feature, which
inside the vehicle (while driving or with the
enables the driver's door only to be unlocked,
vehicle stationary). Press the lower part of the
leaving the other doors in a locked state. It can
switch to lock (the alarm will not be armed),
be operated by the remote handset as follows:
and the upper part to unlock.
Press the unlock button once to unlock the
NOTE: If interior locking has been activated,
driver's door, press a second time to unlock the
pull the interior door handle once to unlock, and
remaining doors and taildoor.
twice to open the door.
Single point entry can be disabled by a
Land Rover dealer. Door handles and door sill locking buttons
From inside the vehicle, each door can be
individually locked by depressing the
appropriate door sill button. However, doors
cannot be unlocked by raising the sill button.
Use the door handles to unlock, as follows:
• First operation of the door handle unlocks
the door.
• Second operation of the door handle opens
the door.
NOTE: The door handles will not open the doors
if the vehicle has been superlocked (see
‘Superlocking’, page 14)

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Interior space protection* CHILD-PROOF LOCKS
Interior space protection is designed to protect
the interior of the vehicle from intrusion (entry
by a thief through a smashed window, for
example). A sensor inside the vehicle monitors
the interior space and activates the alarm if
movement is detected in the passenger
compartment.
Using the handset:
Interior space protection is activated
automatically whenever the remote handset is
used to set the alarm.
Key operation:
Using the key to lock the vehicle will NOT
activate interior space protection.

H3299
WARNING
Never activate interior space protection if
On 5-door models, move the lever on the rear
passengers or animals are to be left inside
doors down (arrowed in illustration) to engage.
the vehicle - any movement will activate the
alarm. With the child-proof locks engaged, the rear
doors cannot be opened from inside the
vehicle, thereby avoiding the risk of a door
being opened accidentally while the vehicle is
moving.

WARNING
NEVER leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISATION DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH
Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of
the security system and is designed to
safeguard the vehicle from theft, should the
driver forget to lock the doors. Engine
immobilisation prevents the engine from being
started unless a valid key is inserted into the
starter switch, and occurs automatically
whenever any of the following conditions
occurs:
• Three seconds after the starter switch has
been turned off.
• As soon as the key is removed from the H3996
starter switch.
An inertia switch, which operates when the
The engine is re-mobilised by a signal to the starter switch is in position ‘II’, prevents the
starter switch transmitted from a transponder doors from centrally locking (or, if the doors are
contained within the key head, . This occurs already locked, unlocks them) in the event of an
automatically whenever a valid key is inserted accident or sudden impact. If this occurs,
into the starter switch and turned to position ‘I’. central locking will be inhibited until either:
• the starter switch is turned off and the
WARNING driver’s door has been opened and closed,
DO NOT keep more than one starter key or or:
keys from other vehicles on the same key
• the driver’s door has been opened and
ring, because the engine may not re-mobilise
closed, and the inertia switch is reset.
automatically.
The inertia switch is located inside the engine
compartment on the left hand side, beneath and
to the rear of, the engine compartment fuse
box. The switch must be reset before the engine
can be restarted. Reset the switch by pressing
the rubber top (arrowed in illustration).
On petrol models, this will also reset the fuel
system, see ‘FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH’,
page 80).

WARNING
Always check for fuel leaks before resetting
the switch. Activating the switch when the
fuel system has been damaged will cause
additional fuel leakage, increasing the risk of
fire or personal injury!!

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REMOTE HANDSET 1. Carefully prise the handset apart, start
from the keyring end using a small coin or
WARNING screwdriver. Avoid damaging the seal
The handset contains delicate electronic between the two halves of the case and DO
circuits and must be protected from impact NOT allow dirt or moisture to get inside
and water damage, high temperatures and the handset.
humidity, direct sunlight and the effects of 2. Slide the battery out of its clip, taking care
solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners. to avoid touching the circuit board or the
contact surfaces of the clip.
3. Press and hold each button in turn for at
The battery should last for approximately three least five seconds (this will drain any
years dependent upon use. When the battery residual power from the handset).
needs replacing, it will be apparent from the 4. Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct
following symptoms: polarity is maintained (‘+’ side facing up).
• A gradual deterioration in range and Finger marks will adversely affect battery
performance. life; if possible, avoid touching the flat
• The alarm buzzer and the anti-theft alarm surfaces of the battery and wipe them
indicator light will double bleep/flash every clean before fitting.
second, for ten seconds, after the alarm is 5. Press the two halves of the handset firmly
disarmed and driver's door opened. together and ensure that both halves are
fully joined to prevent dirt or moisture
It is recommended that you fit a Land Rover from entering the handset.
YWX10003L or a Panasonic CR2032 6. Resynchronise the handset.
replacement battery (available from a Land
Rover dealer). The handset is now ready for use.

Battery replacement Handset resynchronisation

If the handset fails to lock or unlock the car, this
may be because the coded signal transmitted
by the handset, and the signal expected by the
alarm control unit are no longer synchronised.
To resynchronise the handset, operate either
button of the handset at least five times in quick
succession (in close proximity to the vehicle).

H3518

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OPENING AND CLOSING
Taildoor

WARNING
You are advised NOT to carry loads which
require driving with the taildoor or taildoor
window open - poisonous fumes will be drawn
into the vehicle! If driving the vehicle in this
condition is unavoidable, switch the heater to
face level vents with all vents open, close the
sunroof and windows and turn the air blower
to position 4.

Closing

WARNING
When closing the taildoor, push on the handle
- NOT on the taildoor glass.

H2317
Load carrying
Opening the taildoor Long loads should be carried on the roof rack.
If it is necessary to carry a load that protrudes
When the release catch is pulled (as shown in
through the taildoor window aperture, the
illustration), the taildoor lock is released in two
phases: weight of the load must NOT rest on the glass.
Damage to the glass or window mechanism
1. the taildoor glass drops clear of its may occur (see also ‘Accommodating long
retaining channel.
loads’, page 119).
2. the electronic door latch is released and
the door can be opened.
Initially, the door opens approximately half way
until resistance is felt; this prevents the door
swinging fully open and possibly hitting an
obstruction, yet still enables access in a
situation where there is not enough room to
open the door fully. Push, against resistance, to
open the door fully.
NOTE: The taildoor latch will not operate if the
glass is frozen to the door seals, as the glass
needs to drop slightly before the door can be
opened. Defrost the glass with warm water
first.

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FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT Lumbar support adjustment
Seats

(Driver's seat only)

WARNING Rotate the handwheel (3) to increase or
To avoid the risk of loss of control and decrease support to the lumbar region of the
personal injury, DO NOT adjust the driver's back.
seat or head restraint while the vehicle is in
motion. Head restraint adjustment
Raise or lower the restraint (4) until the cushion
DO NOT travel with the seat backs reclined is level with the back of the head.
steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is
obtained from the seat belt with the backrest WARNING
angle set to 25 degrees from the upright Head restraints are designed to support the
(vertical). 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.
4

Head restraint removal

Turn the right hand mounting (5) a quarter turn
5 anti-clockwise and pull the restraint upwards.
After replacing a head restraint, turn the
right-hand mounting clockwise.
3
WARNING
2
DO NOT drive with the head restraints
removed from occupied seats.

1
H3360

Forward/backward adjustment
Lift the lever (1) and slide the seat into position.
Make sure that the seat is locked in position
before driving.

Backrest adjustment
Rotate the handwheel (2) to adjust.

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Backrest release lever (3-door models) Rear seats
For information on folding the rear seats, refer
to ‘FOLDING THE REAR SEATS’, page 119.

Heated front seats*

For information on the operation of the front
seat heaters, refer to ‘HEATED FRONT SEATS*’,
page 58.

H3361

To enable rear seat passengers to enter or exit

the vehicle, lift the backrest release lever
upwards to fold the front seat backrest
forwards.
After the backrest has been returned to its
normal, upright position, ensure that it is
securely retained by attempting to pull it
forward again, but without operating the
release lever. There should be no appreciable
movement.
The rear seat access lever also acts as a seat
belt presenter, improving access to the seat belt
(see ‘Seat belt presenter (3-door models)’,
page 24).

WARNING
Ensure that the backrest is secure before
driving.

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SEAT BELT SAFETY • DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel
Seat Belts

The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are intended with the seat backs reclined steeply
for use by adult-sized occupants. Each belt rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained
should be used by one occupant only. from the seat belt with the seat back angle
set to approximately 25 degrees from the
Observe the following precautions: upright (vertical) position.
• DO make sure ALL passengers are securely
• DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly
strapped in at all times, using the
sugary food and drink ) to enter the seat belt
appropriate restraint - even for the shortest
locks - such substances can render the
journeys.
locks inoperative.
• ALWAYS adjust seat belts to eliminate any
• In most countries, all occupants are
slack in the webbing. DO NOT slacken the
required by law to wear a seat belt, unless
webbing by holding the belt away from the
they have been issued with a medical
body - to be fully effective, the seat belt
exemption certificate.
must remain in full contact with the body at
all times. • During pregnancy, women should wear the
lap belt across the hips below the baby, with
• ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the hips
the diagonal belt passing across the
as possible (never across the abdomen),
shoulder, between the breasts and to one
and ensure that the diagonal belt passes
side of the baby - if in doubt, consult a
across the shoulder without slipping off or
doctor.
pressing on the neck.
• DO NOT wear seat belts over hard, sharp or WARNING
fragile items in clothing, such as pens, keys,
The airbag supplementary restraint system
spectacles etc.
(see ‘Airbag SRS’) is designed to add to the
• Always replace a seat belt assembly that has overall effectiveness of the seat belts. It does
withstood the strain of a severe vehicle not replace them. SEAT BELTS MUST
impact, or if the webbing shows signs of ALWAYS BE WORN!
fraying.
Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly -
• Where possible use the seat belts to secure
an improperly worn seat belt increases the
large items of luggage that are to be carried
risk of death or serious injury in the event of a
on the seats - in the event of an accident,
collision.
unsecured 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.

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SEAT BELTS Front seat belt upper anchorage adjustment
To minimise injury in the event of an accident, (5-door models)
it is important that seat belts are worn correctly.
Read the instructions below and the advice
contained under the heading ‘SEAT BELT
SAFETY’, page 22.

Fastening the seat belts

H3303
H2344A

Inertia reel belts are fitted to all front and rear The height of the seat belt upper anchorage can
seating positions. be adjusted for comfort AND safety. Adjust the
Pull the belt over the shoulder and across the height of the seat belt anchorage point by
chest and, ensuring that the webbing is not pressing the button (arrowed in illustration)
twisted, insert the metal tongue plate into the and sliding the anchor up or down. For safety,
buckle nearest the wearer - a ‘CLICK’ indicates the seat belt should always be worn with the
that the belt is securely locked. webbing crossing the shoulder MIDWAY
BETWEEN THE NECK AND THE EDGE OF THE
NOTE: The centre rear seat belt* tongue plate SHOULDER.
will not latch into either of the outer seating
position buckles. Ensure the anchorage has ‘clicked’ into one of
the locked positions before driving, and DO
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony NOT adjust the height once the vehicle is in
structure of the body (pelvis, chest and motion.
shoulders) and can only be worn safely with the
seats in a near upright position - DO NOT allow
front seat occupants to travel with the seat
steeply reclined.
NOTE: Where possible, 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.

Releasing the belt

Press the RED button on the seat belt buckle.

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Seat belt presenter (3-door models) 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 28). 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.
H3304 The airbag SRS warning light on the instrument
panel will alert you to any malfunction of the
The rear seat access lever can be used as a seat seat belt pre-tensioners.
belt presenter to improve accessibility of the
front seat belts. 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.

WARNING
• After the seat belt pre-tensioners have
been activated once, they MUST BE
REPLACED by a Land Rover dealer.
Failure to replace the pre-tensioners will
reduce the efficiency of the vehicle's 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 be carried out only by a Land
Rover dealer.

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 Seat Belts
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 ‘Seat belts’, page 165).

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.

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 Child Restraints
CHILD SAFETY SEATS
Child Restraints

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 (see table).
Child safety seats approved for use in your
vehicle are available from Land Rover dealers.
The above symbol affixed to the passenger side
Only fit a child safety seat of a type approved for
fascia panel of your vehicle, warns against the
the specific seating positions in your vehicle
use of a REAR-FACING child safety seat in the
(see table), and ensure the seat manufacturer's
front passenger seat, when a passenger airbag
fitting instructions are followed exactly.
is fitted.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not attempt to fit a child safety seat in the
DO NOT install a rear-facing child safety seat
central rear position on 3-door vehicles fitted
in a passenger seat equipped with an airbag
with only four seats.
system. Failure to follow this advice could
result in serious injury, or even death for the
Vehicles fitted with a passenger airbag* child in the event of an airbag deployment.
For optimum safety, children should travel in
the rear of the vehicle at all times; front
NOTE: Child restraint information given in the
passenger seat travel is NOT recommended.
table is correct at time of going to press.
However, if it is ESSENTIAL that a child travels
However, availability of child restraints may
in the front, set the vehicle seat fully rearward
change. Please refer to your dealer for the latest
and seat the child in an approved
information.
FORWARD-FACING child safety seat. DO NOT
use a rear-facing seat - an inflating airbag could
impact with the seat and cause serious injury!
Mass Group Seating Positions
(As displayed on Child Restraint Front Rear Rear Rear
packaging) Passenger Outboard Outboard Centre
All vehicles 2 seater 3 seater
0 = Up to 10 kg (0-9 months) L U L L
0+ = Up to 13 kg (0-2 years) L U L L
I = 9 to 18 kg (9 months - 4 years) L U L L
II & III =15 to 36 kg (4-12 years) L U L L
U = Suitable for ‘universal’ category restraints approved for this mass group.
L = Suitable for particular child restraints as listed below.
Group 0 - BRITAX Rock-A-Tot WARNING! Not suitable where a passenger airbag is fitted.
Group 0+ - BRITAX Rock-A-Tot WARNING! Not suitable where a passenger airbag is fitted.
Group I - BRITAX Eclipse.
Group II & III- BRITAX Horizon Booster

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 Airbag SRS
Airbag SRS

H3362

AIRBAG SRS The airbag(s) are located in the centre pad of

The airbag supplementary restraint the steering wheel and, where fitted, in the
system (SRS) provides additional fascia panel above the glovebox (see
protection for either the driver, or illustration).
the driver and front seat passenger, in the event
of a severe frontal impact on the vehicle. WARNING
Do not allow a front seat passenger to
WARNING obstruct the operation of the airbag by placing
The airbag is a supplementary restraint feet, knees or any other part of the person, or
system that provides ADDITIONAL protection any other objects in contact with, or in close
in a frontal impact only - it does NOT replace proximity to, an airbag module.
the need to wear a seat belt. For maximum
safety protection in all crash situations, a
seat belt must be worn.

Provided the front seat occupants are correctly

seated, with seat belts properly worn, the
airbags will provide additional protection to the
chest and facial areas in the event of the vehicle
receiving a severe frontal impact.
NOTE: Inflation and deflation of the airbags
takes place very quickly and will not protect
against the effects of secondary impacts that
may occur.

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 Airbag SRS
To ensure correct deployment of the airbags, it HOW THE AIRBAG SRS WORKS
is essential that obstructions are not allowed to In the event of a severe frontal impact, the
intervene between an airbag and the occupant. airbag control unit monitors the rate of
The following are examples of the type of deceleration induced by the collision, to
obstructions that could either, impede correct determine whether the airbags should be
operation of the airbags, or jeopardise personal deployed.
safety in the event of an airbag deployment:
Operation of the airbag SRS is dependent
• Accessories attached to or obscuring an
entirely on the rate at which the vehicle's
airbag cover.
passenger compartment changes speed as a
• Items of hand luggage, or other objects result of a collision. The circumstances
placed on an airbag cover. affecting different collisions (vehicle speed,
• Feet, knees or any other part of the anatomy angle of impact, type and size of object hit, for
in contact with, or in close proximity to, an example), vary considerably and will affect the
airbag cover. rate of deceleration accordingly.
NOTE: The airbag SRS is not designed to
WARNING operate as a result of rear collisions, minor
DO NOT attach or position items to or on an frontal or side impacts or roll-over accidents;
airbag cover (steering wheel centre pad or nor will it operate as a result of heavy braking or
fascia panel), which could interfere with the driving over bumps and potholes.
inflation of the airbag or, if the airbag
inflates, be propelled inside the car causing It follows, therefore, that significant superficial
injury to the occupants. damage can occur without the airbags
deploying or, conversely, that a relatively small
amount of structural damage may cause the
Seating positions airbags to be deployed.
In order to provide optimum protection in the
event of a severe frontal impact, it is necessary WARNING
for the airbags to deploy with considerable Airbags will only deploy when they are
speed. required to supplement the restraining force
of the seat belts.
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. In the case of a severe frontal collision, both
front airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners will
WARNING be deployed.
To reduce 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 airbags.

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 Airbag SRS
Airbag SRS warning light
A warning light mounted on the
instrument panel will alert you to
any malfunction of the airbag SRS.
The light illuminates as a bulb and system
check when the starter switch is turned to
position ‘II’ and will extinguish after
approximately five seconds.The airbag SRS
should always be checked by a dealer if any of
H3307
the following symptoms occurs:
• The warning light fails to illuminate when
Airbag inflation is virtually instantaneous and the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’.
occurs with considerable force, accompanied • The warning light fails to extinguish within
by a loud noise. The inflated bag, together with approximately five seconds after the starter
the seat belt restraint system, limit the switch is turned to position ‘II’.
movement of a front seat occupant, thereby
• The warning light illuminates after the
reducing the risk of injury to the head and upper
engine is started, or while the vehicle is
torso.
being driven.
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.

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 the airbags deflate
immediately. This provides a gradual
cushioning effect for the occupant and also
ensures that the driver's forward vision is not
impaired.
NOTE: After inflation, some airbag components
are hot - DO NOT touch until they have cooled.

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 Airbag SRS
SERVICE INFORMATION
WARNING IMPORTANT
DO NOT attempt to service, repair, replace, The components that make up the airbag
modify or tamper with any part of the airbag SRS are sensitive to electrical or physical
SRS, or wiring in the vicinity of an airbag SRS interference, either of which could easily
component; this could cause the system to damage the system and cause inadvertent
activate, resulting in personal injury. operation or a malfunction of the airbag.
For your safety it is recommended that you
After fifteen years from the original date of seek the assistance of a Land Rover dealer
registration (or the installation date of a to carry out any of the following:
replacement airbag SRS), the airbag modules • Removal or repair of any wiring or
will need to be replaced by a Land Rover dealer component in the vicinity of any of the
(see the ‘airbag module replacement date’ SRS components, including the
shown on page 2 of the Service Portfolio book). steering wheel, steering column,
The dealer should stamp and sign the instrument and fascia panels.
appropriate page once the work has been • Installation of electronic equipment
completed. such as a mobile phone, two-way radio
In addition, ALWAYS contact your dealer if: or in-car entertainment system.
• an airbag inflates. • Modification to the front of the vehicle,
including the bumper and chassis.
• the front of the vehicle is damaged, even if
the airbag has not inflated. • Attachment of accessories to the front
of the vehicle.
• any part of an airbag module cover (the
steering wheel centre pad or fascia panel)
shows signs of cracking or damage. 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.

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 Steering Column
STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT
Steering Column

H2300

The angle of the steering column can be

adjusted to suit your driving position:
1. With the vehicle stationary, push the
locking lever fully down to free the
steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel (up or down) into
the desired position, making sure that the
instrument panel is clearly visible.
3. When adjustment is complete, pull the
locking lever fully up to lock the steering
column in position.

WARNING
DO NOT adjust the steering column while the
vehicle is in motion. This is extremely
dangerous!
DO NOT drive the vehicle unless the locking
lever is in the locked position (fully up).

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 Instruments
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instruments

3 120 1
4 100 40
2 80

16
0
60
r/min x 1000 km/h

180
5

40
1

200 220
20
0

H4328
1 2 3 6 4 5

Petrol model illustrated

1. Fuel gauge 2. Tachometer

The pointer indicates the fuel level when the Indicates engine speed in revolutions per
starter switch is turned to position ‘II’. After minute (x 1000). To protect the engine from
refuelling, the pointer slowly rises to the new damage, NEVER allow the tachometer pointer
level after the starter switch is turned on. When to enter the RED sector.
the starter switch is turned off, the pointer
NOTE: On diesel models, the tachometer is only
quickly lowers to the ‘empty’ position.
calibrated up to 6,000 rev/min.
An indicator light in the fuel gauge illuminates
when the fuel level is low (approximately 9 litres 3. Speedometer
remaining). If the light illuminates, refuel at the Indicates road speed in kilometres per hour.
earliest opportunity.
4.Trip recorder reset button
An arrow on the face of the fuel gauge indicates
When the starter switch is turned on, the
the side of the vehicle on which the fuel filler is
display shows either the odometer reading or
situated.
the trip recorder reading. By pressing the trip
recorder reset button briefly, the display will
WARNING change between the trip recorder and odometer
Never allow the vehicle to run out of fuel - the modes.
resultant misfire could damage the catalytic
converter. With the trip recorder mode displayed, press
and hold the reset button for 2 seconds to reset
the display to zero.
NOTE: Driving on twisting or hilly roads may
disturb the accuracy of the fuel gauge. It is
advisable to check the fuel level when the
vehicle is travelling on a straight, level road.

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 Instruments
5. Temperature gauge 6. Digital display
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. As the engine warms up, the
pointer will rise to the mid-point of the gauge,
where it should remain while the engine is
operating at its normal temperature.
If the pointer reaches the RED mark, the coolant
H3370
is too hot and severe engine damage could
result; stop the vehicle as soon as safety The panel displays the following:
permits and seek qualified assistance. • Odometer reading (shows the total distance
travelled by the vehicle). The word ‘ODO’ is
displayed.
• Trip recorder (for recording individual
journey distances). The word ‘TRIP’ is
displayed instead of ‘ODO’.
• Automatic gear selector position (‘1’, ‘2’, ‘4’,
‘P’, ‘R’, ‘N’, ‘D’) - automatic transmission
only.
• The word ‘SPORT’ confirms the selection of
Sport mode - automatic transmission only.
• Manual mode gear selection information
(‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’, ‘4’ or ‘5’) - automatic
transmission only.
For further information concerning the
automatic transmission, (see
‘CommandShiftTM TRANSMISSION’, page 84).

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 Warning Lights
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Warning Lights

H4329

The location and specification of the warning Engine malfunction indicator - AMBER (Petrol
lights may vary according to model and market models)
requirements. Illuminates as a bulb check when
the starter switch is turned to
Direction indicators - GREEN position ‘II’ and extinguishes when
The left or right warning light the engine is started. If the light illuminates
flashes in time with the relevant while the engine is running, this indicates the
direction indicator when they are detection of an emissions fault by the engine
operated. If either warning light fails to flash or management system.
flashes rapidly, the selected direction indicator
If the light illuminates and the vehicle drives
light is not operating.
normally:
NOTE: If the hazard warning lights are • Contact a dealer to arrange a service
operated, both direction indicator warning appointment at your earliest convenience -
lights will flash together. you may still drive the vehicle.

Headlight main beam - BLUE If the light flashes and/or the vehicle does not
Illuminates when the headlights are drive normally:
switched to main beam. • Avoid high speeds and seek immediate
assistance from your dealer.
Cruise control - AMBER*
Illuminates when the cruise control
master switch is turned on and
cruise control is active, and
extinguishes when the switch is turned off or if
cruise control is deactivated.

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 Warning Lights
Handbrake & brake system - RED ABS - AMBER
The light illuminates when the Illuminates for approximately 1
handbrake is applied and second as a bulb and system check
extinguishes when it is fully when the starter switch is turned to
released. If the light illuminates while the position ‘II’, and then extinguishes. The light
handbrake is released, a fault with the braking may blink during this time.
system is indicated, check the brake fluid level
If the light remains on or subsequently
(see ‘BRAKE FLUID’, page 151). If the light
illuminates while driving, a fault has been
continues to illuminate, seek qualified
detected by the self-monitoring system. This
assistance urgently.
means that full ABS control may not be
available and you should consult your dealer at
Door open - RED
the earliest opportunity.
Illuminates when any of the doors
(including the taildoor and bonnet)
Hill descent control (HDC) ‘failure’ - AMBER
are not fully closed. DO NOT drive
The light illuminates briefly as a
the vehicle with the light illuminated.
bulb check when the starter switch
is turned to position ‘II’. The light
Hazard warning lights - RED
will flash if the brakes become in danger of
Illuminates in conjunction with the
overheating and continue flashing until the
direction indicator warning lights,
brakes have cooled sufficiently to enable HDC
when the hazard warning lights are
to operate again (see also ‘HDC fade-out’,
operating.
page 90).
Traction control - AMBER If the light illuminates at any other time, a fault
Illuminates as a bulb and system in the system is indicated. If this occurs,
check when the starter switch is deselect HDC and consult your Land Rover
turned to position ‘II’ and dealer.
extinguishes after approximately 4 seconds.
The light illuminates for a minimum of 2
seconds, whenever traction control is
operating.
If the light illuminates continuously while
traction control is NOT operating, a fault with
the system is indicated; seek qualified
assistance.
The light also has an overheat function: if
traction control is required, but the brakes are
too hot, the light will flash for the period when
traction control is required and traction has
been lost.

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 Warning Lights
Hill descent control (HDC) ‘information’ - Overspeed - RED*
GREEN Illuminates as a bulb check when
Illuminates briefly as a bulb check the starter switch is turned to
when the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’ and extinguishes after
position ‘II’ and will illuminate approximately 2 seconds. The light will also
when HDC is selected. illuminate when the vehicle's road speed
exceeds 120 km/h and extinguishes again once
If HDC is selected when either of the operating
road speed drops below 120 km/h.
gears is engaged (1st or reverse), the light will
illuminate continuously.
Engine malfunction - AMBER (Diesel models)
When HDC is selected and a non-operating gear Illuminates briefly when the starter
is engaged, the light will flash to inform the switch is turned to position ‘II’. If it
driver that HDC is selected, but not operating remains on, or illuminates at any
(see also ‘HDC fade-out’, page 90). other time, the engine management system
requires attention. Stop the vehicle as soon as
Low oil pressure - RED safety permits and switch off the engine for at
Illuminates as a bulb check when least 30 seconds; if the light illuminates again
the starter switch is turned to after the engine is restarted, it is permissible to
position ‘II’ and extinguishes when continue driving (with reduced engine power),
the engine is started. If the light remains on, but qualified assistance must be sought as
flashes on and off or illuminates continuously soon as possible, to prevent potential engine
when driving, serious engine damage could damage.
occur; stop the vehicle as soon as safety
permits and SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE Battery charging - RED
IMMEDIATELY. Seek qualified assistance The light illuminates as a bulb
before driving. check when the starter switch is
turned to position ‘II’ and
Seat belt - RED* extinguishes as soon as the engine is running.
The light illuminates when the If it remains on, or illuminates when driving, a
starter switch is turned to position fault with the battery charging system is
‘II’ as a reminder to the driver to indicated. Seek qualified assistance urgently.
ensure that the seat belts of all occupied seats
are securely fastened. The light extinguishes Glow plugs - AMBER (Diesel models)
after approximately five seconds, or when the Illuminates when the starter switch
driver’s seat belt is fastened. is turned to position ‘II’. When the
engine is cold, wait for the light to
Airbag SRS - RED extinguish before starting
The light illuminates when the
starter switch is turned to position
‘II’ and extinguishes after about five
seconds. If the light illuminates at any other
time, seek qualified assistance urgently.

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 Warning Lights
Trailer direction indicators - GREEN
Illuminates in conjunction with the
vehicle direction indicator lights to
show that all trailer indicator lights
are functioning correctly. In the event of a bulb
failure on the trailer, the warning light flashes
once and then remains off.
When a trailer is not fitted, the warning light will
flash once each time the direction indicator
switch is operated.
NOTE: The trailer direction indicator light will
also flash when the hazard warning lights are
activated, whether a trailer is attached or not.

Rear fog guard light - AMBER

Illuminates when the rear fog guard
lights are switched on.

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 Lights & Indicators
DIRECTION INDICATORS LIGHTS
Lights & Indicators

H3340

Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, H3341

and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the

The side, tail and headlights operate with the
appropriate GREEN warning light on the
starter switch in any position.
instrument panel will flash in time with the
direction indicators). If the exterior lights are left on after the starter
switch is turned off, a warning chime will sound
Hold the lever part-way up or down against
as soon as the driver's door is opened. The
spring pressure to indicate a lane change.
chime will cease as soon as the lights are
switched off, or the door is closed.

Side, tail and instrument panel lights

Turn lighting switch to position 1.

Headlights
Turn lighting switch to position 2.

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 Lights & Indicators
Headlight main and dipped beams Headlight levelling

H3342 H3373

Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel to The angle of the headlight beams is affected by
change headlight beams (BLUE warning light the distribution of weight inside the vehicle. The
glows when the headlights are on main beam). headlights should be adjusted so that the point
at which the beams meet the road surface
To flash the headlights, pull the lever part way ahead of the vehicle provides adequate
towards the steering wheel and release. illumination without dazzling other road users.
The four-position switch should be used to
adjust the headlight beams in relation to the
vehicle loadings identified below.

Loading Condition
0 Driver, or driver and front passenger
only.
1 All seats occupied
2 Driver only plus an evenly distributed
load in the loadspace within the
limits of the max. permissible axle
weight and max. permissible vehicle
weight.
3 Off-road use only.

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 Lights & Indicators
FOG LIGHTS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

H3344

Press to operate; all the direction

indicator lights (including those
fitted to a trailer) will flash
H3509
together. Use ONLY in an emergency to warn
other road users when your stationary vehicle
Rear fog guard lights is causing an obstruction, or is in a hazardous
Press to operate, press a second situation. Remember to switch off before
time to switch off (the warning light moving away.
in the instrument panel illuminates
when the fog guard lights are switched on). The
rear fog guard lights operate ONLY when the
starter switch is turned to position ‘II’ and the
headlights are switched on. Switching off the
headlights, or turning the starter switch to
position ‘0’, will automatically extinguish the
rear fog guard lights.

WARNING
Fog lights should ONLY be used when
visibility is severely restricted - other road
users could be dazzled in clear conditions.

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 Wipers & Washers
OPERATING WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Wipers & Washers

The wipers and washers will only operate when

the starter switch is turned to position ‘I’ or ‘II’.
3

IMPORTANT
2
• DO NOT operate the wipers on a dry
screen.
• In freezing or very hot conditions,
ensure that the blades are not frozen or
stuck to the glass.
1
• In winter, remove any snow or ice from
around the arms and blades, including
the wiped area of the windscreen and
the heater air intakes.

H3345
NOTE: If the wiper blades have stuck to the
glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily
prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this Intermittent wipe
is the case, switch the wipers off, free them Turn switch to position 1.
from the obstruction and then switch on again.
Normal speed wipe
Turn switch to position 2.

Fast speed wipe

Turn switch to position 3.
NOTE: If the front screen wipers are operating
(in either intermittent or continuous mode), the
rear wiper operates automatically whenever
reverse gear is selected.

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 Wipers & Washers
Single wipe WINDSCREEN WASHERS

H3520 H3347

Pull the lever down and release immediately. Pull the lever toward the steering wheel. The
windscreen wipers will operate in conjunction
NOTE: With the lever held down, the wipers will
with the washers for as long as the lever is held
operate at high speed until the lever is released.
in this position, the wipers continuing for a
further 3 to 4 wipes after the lever is released.
Variable delay (intermittent wipe)

H3346

Rotate the inner switch to vary the delay

between wipes.

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 Wipers & Washers
REAR SCREEN WIPER AND WASHER Rear screen wiper
Rear window wash/wipe

H3508

H3510
Press to operate: after
Press and hold the switch for the continuously wiping 3 or 4 times,
required duration of screen the wiper operates intermittently
washing. The wiper operates (approx. once every 6 seconds) until switched
automatically during washing and continues for off.
a further 4 wipes (approx.) after the switch is NOTE: When reverse gear is selected, the rear
released. wiper will operate continuously in tandem with
the front wipers.
NOTE: Opening the taildoor, or lowering the
rear screen, will switch the rear wiper off.

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 Horn
HORN
Horn

H3349

To operate, press either of the horn switches

set into the steering wheel pad.

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 Mirrors
EXTERIOR MIRRORS Folding the mirror body
Mirrors

NOTE: The mirror glass is convex, providing a The body of each door mirror is designed to
wider field of vision. As a result, objects fold forwards or rearwards on impact. They can
reflected in the mirror are closer than they also be folded back manually towards the side
appear. windows into a ‘park’ position, to enable the
vehicle to negotiate narrow openings.
Adjustment

H3517

Electric operation:*
On some vehicles, mirror folding can be carried
out electrically, as follows:
H3363
1. Ensure the mirror control is turned to the
• Turn the control to the ‘L’ or ‘R’ position to centre position.
select either the left or right hand mirror. 2. Push the control down once to fold the
mirrors back towards the side windows.
• With the starter switch turned to position 3. Before driving, push the control down a
‘II’, push the control in the appropriate second time to return the mirrors to their
direction to tilt the mirror glass up/down/left normal driving position.
or right.
• When adjustment is complete, return the If one mirror is accidentally knocked out of
control to the OFF position (midway position, an additional operation of the switch
between ‘L’ and ‘R’). will re-synchronise them.
NOTE: After several consecutive operations of
Heating elements the control, the mirror motor will cut-out. This
The exterior mirrors have integral heating is not a fault and occurs automatically to
elements for dispersing ice and mist, which prevent the motor from overheating.
operate automatically whenever the starter
switch is in position ‘II’.

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 Mirrors
INTERIOR MIRROR VANITY MIRROR

H2319

The interior mirror can be dipped to reduce

glare from following vehicles. In the event of H3507
excessive glare, move the lever at the base of
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
the mirror forward to ‘dip’ the mirror. Normal
passenger's sun visor. On some models, the
visibility is restored by pulling the lever back to
vanity mirror is illuminated; lift the mirror cover
its original position.
to illuminate.
NOTE: In some circumstances, the view
NOTE: Always close the cover, or on vanity
reflected in a ‘dipped’ mirror can confuse the
mirrors not fitted with a cover, always return
driver as to the precise position of following
the visor to its stowed position when not in use,
vehicles. Remember to take additional care!
to avoid possible scorching of the seats by the
sun reflected in the mirror.

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 Windows
ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS NOTE: Electric rear windows can also be
Windows

operated by the individual switches mounted on

WARNING each rear door, provided that the isolation
Accidental closing of an electrically operated switch has not been activated.
window on fingers, hands or on any other
vulnerable parts of the body can result in WARNING
serious personal injury! ALWAYS isolate the rear window switches
• ENSURE the windows are not obstructed when carrying children.
when opening or closing.
• DO NOT allow passengers to extend any Window operation
part of their bodies through the windows The electric windows can be operated when the
while the vehicle is moving - injury from starter switch is at position ‘II’ and for up to 45
flying debris, branches of trees or other seconds after the starter switch is turned off
obstructions could occur. (provided neither front door is opened in the
• ALWAYS close the windows when the meantime).
vehicle is unattended.
Press and hold the bottom half of a switch to
lower and the upper half to raise. The window
will stop moving when the switch is released.

WARNING
ENSURE children are kept clear when raising
or lowering windows.
5
NOTE: ENSURE that all adult passengers are
3 4 familiar with the controls and the potential
dangers of electrically operated windows.
2 1 Rear window isolation switch*
H4331 Press once to isolate the rear window switches
(indicator light in the switch illuminates); press
The switches on the centre console operate the a second time to restore independent control.
windows as follows:
1. Right-hand rear window. ‘One touch’ down (Driver's door only)
2. Left-hand rear window. By briefly pressing (and then releasing) the
3. Left-hand front window.* bottom half of the switch, the window will open
4. Right-hand front window.* fully at a single touch. Window movement can
5. Isolation switch for rear door window be stopped at any time by briefly pressing the
switches.* upper half of the switch.

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ELECTRIC TAILDOOR GLASS One touch down:
By briefly pressing (and then releasing) the
WARNING bottom half of the switch, the taildoor glass will
Long loads should be carried on the roof rack. open fully at a single touch.
If it is necessary to carry a load that protrudes
through the taildoor window, the weight of the
load must NOT rest on the glass of a partially
open window. Damage to the glass or window
mechanism may occur (see also
‘Accommodating long loads’, page 119).

NOTE: The taildoor glass can be lowered from

outside the vehicle, to enable easy access to the
loadspace area when it is impossible or
inconvenient to open the taildoor.
H3521
Raising and lowering
From outside the vehicle:
Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the
remote handset (hold for 2 seconds) - the
taildoor glass will fully lower.
To raise the glass, insert the starter key into the
switch mounted in the taildoor handle and turn
clockwise. If the switch is released before the
glass is fully raised, it will automatically lower
again.
NOTE: If the vehicle is locked when the glass is
lowered using the handset, the driver's door
will unlock and the security features will be
H3374
disarmed.
Remember to relock the vehicle (if required).
From inside the vehicle:
With the starter switch in position ‘II’, press and
hold the bottom half of the switch to lower the
glass, movement will stop when the switch is
released.
Press the upper half of the switch to raise the
glass. If the switch is released before the glass
is fully raised, it will automatically lower again.
NOTE: On 3-door models, the taildoor glass
cannot be raised if the soft-back is
raised/removed or if the hard-back is removed.

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Battery disconnection REAR VENTILATOR WINDOWS
If the battery has been disconnected, the (3-door models)
taildoor glass will need to be recalibrated. If the
alarm was armed when the battery was
disconnected (or discharged), disarm the
alarm after reconnection - the glass will fully
lower. This will happen automatically if the
alarm was in a disarmed state when the battery
was disconnected.
After battery reconnection, fully raise the glass
- the taildoor glass is now recalibrated (if the
glass is not fully raised, an error ‘beep’ will
sound).

H2354A

To open, pull the catch forwards and push

outwards until the window ‘clicks’ into position.
To close, pull the centre of the catch inwards,
then push rearwards until the catch is felt to
‘clip’ into the locked position.
NOTE: Ensure that children are kept clear while
operating the windows.

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ELECTRIC SUNROOF*
Sunroof

WARNING
Accidental closure of a sunroof on fingers,
hands or any vulnerable part of the body, can
result in serious personal injury. Always
observe the following precautions:
• ENSURE that the sunroof is not obstructed
when opening or closing.
• DO NOT allow passengers to extend any
part of their bodies through the sunroof
aperture while the vehicle is moving -
injury from flying debris, branches of trees
or other obstructions could occur.
• Do not open the sunroof if the load on the
roof rack will impede its operation.
H3312
• ALWAYS close the roof when the vehicle is
unattended.
The sunroof can be operated when the starter
switch is turned to position ‘II’ and for up to 45 NOTE: ENSURE that all adult passengers are
seconds after the starter switch is turned off familiar with the controls and the potential
(provided neither front door is opened in the dangers of operating an electrically operated
meantime). sunroof.
The roof opens in two separate phases as
follows: Sunroof visor
• To tilt the roof: Press the bottom half of the The sunroof visor needs to be opened and
switch - the rear edge of the roof rises to the closed manually.
tilted position.
• To open the roof: With the sunroof fully
tilted, press the bottom half of the switch -
the roof remains tilted and slides towards
the rear until fully open or the switch is
released.
NOTE: Do not operate the sunroof when it is
obstructed, or covered in ice or snow - damage
could be caused.
To close the roof: press the upper half of the
switch - the sunroof will first close to the tilted
position, then it will return the tilted roof to the
closed position. The sunroof can be stopped (at
any position) by releasing the switch.

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 Targa Roof
TARGA ROOF
Targa Roof

WARNING
DO NOT allow passengers to extend any part
of their bodies through roof apertures while
the vehicle is moving - injury from flying
debris, branches of trees or other
obstructions could occur.

Storing the panels

H3313

The targa roof is made up of twin glass or

composite panels set into the roof. Either or
both of which can be tilted open or removed.

Tilting a panel (see left inset)

1. Pull the handle forward to unlock.
2. Push the handle up.
3. Push the handle to the rear until it ‘clicks’
into the lock position.
To close the panel, reverse the above
procedure. H3314

Removing a panel After removal, always protect the panels by

placing them sideways in the stowage case
WARNING attached to the rear seats in the luggage
compartment as shown.
DO NOT attempt to remove the targa roof
panels when the vehicle is moving!
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the roof panels loose in the
Half tilt the panel (as in 1 and 2 above), then vehicle, they could become dangerous
press the red catch to detach the handle projectiles in the event of an accident or
linkage. From outside the vehicle, raise the rear emergency manoeuvre.
of the panel until the two front hinges
disengage and lift the panel off.
NOTE: Handle glass with care, avoid damage to
the surfaces, especially along the edges.

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 Targa Roof
Refitting a panel Removing the ‘T-bar’

H3315

Before refitting, note that the panels are not

interchangeable because the curvature at each H3316
side of the roof is more pronounced than in the
centre. To ensure accurate refitting, the one With both panels removed, the ‘T-bar’ can also
rounded corner of the panel should be be removed:
positioned at the front OUTSIDE corner. • Press the RED catches rearwards (as
1. Locate the hinges over the top of and arrowed), then pull the bar upwards and
through the slots in the wind deflector into then forwards to remove.
their appropriate slots at the front of the
NOTE: The ‘T-bar’ can be stowed in the pocket
roof.
provided in the stowage bag in the luggage
2. Lower the roof and, ensuring that the
compartment (see ‘Storing the panels’,
handle linkage is the correct way up, push
page 51)
the handle rearwards as if to lock.
3. The handle should now be engaged - When replacing, ensure that the ‘T-bar’ is
ensure that the red button is fully secured at the rear, before pushing downwards
retracted, then attempt to open (tilt) the to engage the front (RED) locking catches.
roof to check.
NOTE: ALWAYS close and secure the roof when
the vehicle is to be left unattended.

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 Heating & Ventilation
VENTILATION
Heating & Ventilation

H2422

The ventilation system provides fresh or heated Particle filter*

air to the interior of the vehicle from the air Particle filters help to keep the vehicle interior
intake grille in front of the windscreen. free from pollen and dust. To remain fully
effective, the filter should be replaced at least
NOTE: Always keep the air intake grille clear of
every 12 months or 20,000 km, at the time of a
obstructions such as leaves, snow or ice.
main service.
Air outlets are provided to the windscreen, face
and feet - the location of the vents is shown in
the illustration above. The temperature of the
air is controlled by the heater.
Information concerning the operation of the
heating and ventilation system, as well as the
air conditioning, appears on the pages that
follow.

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 Heating & Ventilation
HEATER CONTROLS 3. Air recirculation button*
Press to recirculate air inside the vehicle
(indicator light illuminates).
1 2 3 4
The air recirculation mode prevents the heating
system from taking in fresh air from outside the
vehicle. Instead, the air already inside the
vehicle is recirculated, thus preventing the
entry of traffic fumes. In cold weather air
recirculation also enables warmer air to be used
to defrost the windscreen when the engine is
still cold.

7 6 5 WARNING
H3317A The air recirculation mode can cause the
windscreen to mist. If this happens, switch off
1. Heated front screen* air recirculation immediately.
Press to operate; the indicator light in the
switch illuminates whenever the heater is on
4. Air conditioning button*
and extinguishes when the heater is turned off.
With the engine running, press to operate. The
NOTE: The front screen heater will operate only indicator light in the switch illuminates when
when the engine is running and will switch off the air conditioning is switched on.
automatically after approximately 10 minutes.
5. Air temperature control
2. Rear screen demister Rotate the control clockwise (towards the RED
Press to operate; the indicator light in the segments) to increase the air temperature, or
switch illuminates whenever the demister is on anti-clockwise (towards the BLUE) to reduce
and extinguishes when the demister is turned the temperature.
off.
6. Air blower control
NOTE: The rear screen demister will operate
Turn the control clockwise to progressively
only with the taildoor fully closed and when the
increase the blower speed.
engine is running and will switch off
automatically after approximately 15 minutes. NOTE: With the control in position ‘O’, the
volume of air entering the vehicle is dependent
WARNING on driving speed alone.
DO NOT stick labels over the heating
elements, and DO NOT scrape or use abrasive
materials to clean the inside of the window.

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7. Air distribution control Maximum heating
Rotate to select air distribution:
Air to face vents
(to ensure best performance, the face
level vents must be fully open)
Air to face vents and foot outlets
(to ensure best performance, the face
level vents must be fully open)
Air to foot outlets
H3318A

Air to foot outlets and windscreen Petrol engine vehicles: Set the controls as
(if the ambient temperature is shown, with the blower at the slowest speed
approximately 5º C (41º F) or higher, the (position 1) until the temperature gauge
air conditioning (if fitted) will automatically indicates that the engine is warming up - the
dehumidify the air to reduce misting). blower speed can then be increased.
All air to windscreen Diesel engine vehicles: Set the controls as
(if the ambient temperature is shown, but with the blower set to position 3
approximately 5º C (41º F) or higher, the until the temperature gauge indicates that the
air conditioning (if fitted) will automatically engine is warming up - the blower speed can
dehumidify the air to reduce misting). then be increased if required.

USING YOUR HEATER Demisting

Fresh air enters the heater unit through the
grille in front of the windscreen and stale air is
drawn out through vents in the rear of the
vehicle. Ducts beneath the front seats provide
heating for rear seat passengers - these must
not be obstructed.
The following examples of basic heater settings
are intended as a general guide; the air
distribution, temperature and blower controls
H3319A
can then be further adjusted to suit your
comfort requirements.
Set the controls as shown, to obtain the
Always remember that full heating is not maximum flow of heated air from the
available until the engine has reached its windscreen and side window vents. Selection
normal operating temperature. of air conditioning* will also assist in
demisting.
On vehicles NOT equipped with air
conditioning, opening a window may improve
ventilation.

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 Heating & Ventilation
Defrosting FACE LEVEL VENTS

H2329A

H3320A
Rotate the thumbwheel down to open or up to
Set the controls as shown and switch on air close the vents. Direct the air flow by moving
recirculation to prevent cold air from being the control in the centre of the louvres up or
drawn into the vehicle. Turn air recirculation off down, or from side to side.
as soon as the windscreen is clear, to prevent To increase output from the centre face vents,
any possibility of the windscreen misting. shut the outer vents.
Maximum ventilation When carrying rear seat passengers, use the
outer vents for the front seat occupants and use
the more powerful centre vents for the rear seat
passengers.
On 3-door models, when driving with either the
hard or softback removed (or folded in the case
of the softback), open all the vents and turn the
blower switch on - this will help prevent the
ingress of poisonous exhaust fumes.

H3321A NOTE: On both 3 and 5-door models, driving

with the taildoor or taildoor window open is not
Set the controls as shown, with the face level recommended because poisonous exhaust
vents open. Adjust the blower speed as fumes will be drawn into the vehicle (see
required. ‘Accommodating long loads’, page 119 for
advice).
Ceramic heater*
To assist the warming up of the vehicle interior,
a ceramic heater may be fitted. The heater
provides additional assistance with the initial
warm up period. The ceramic heater
automatically operates when the blower is set
to position ‘1’ or above and the temperature
control is set to the red zone.
NOTE: On vehicles with manual transmission,
engine speed may increase when idling, to
further enhance the performance of the heater.

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AIR CONDITIONING* NOTE: Under extreme conditions, the air
The air conditioner provides additional cooling conditioning may automatically switch off, to
and also reduces humidity. This can be used to prevent damage to the engine.
demist windows quickly in damp weather and,
Rapid cooling:
when used in conjunction with the heater,
With the engine running press the ‘A/C’ button,
makes the interior of the vehicle warm and dry.
turn the air temperature control to the BLUE
NOTE: In high humidity conditions, slight segment, select air recirculation and turn the
screen misting may be experienced when the blower switch to 4. Turn off air recirculation and
air conditioning is turned on. This is a natural adjust the blower when the vehicle interior is
occurrence for most automotive air cool.
conditioning systems; it is not a fault with the
NOTE: In very hot conditions, it may be
system and will clear after a few seconds, once
advisable to fully ventilate the vehicle by
the air conditioning is operating.
opening the windows and sunroof for a while
before closing them again and operating the air
Using the air conditioning
conditioning.
The air conditioning can only be used when the
engine is running and with the blower switched
Maintaining the air conditioning
on. For the air conditioning system to operate
The air conditioning system is sealed and major
efficiently, all windows (and the sunroof/Targa
maintenance should only be carried out by a
roof) should be closed, and the air intake vents
qualified technician. To maintain the system in
free from ice, snow, leaves and other debris. DO
peak condition, owners should ensure that the
NOT operate the air conditioning with the
system is operated for a short period every
softback opened, or the hardback removed.
week (even during the cold winter months);
With the engine running, press the ‘A/C’ button with the engine at its normal operating
and adjust the air distribution, blower and air temperature, run the air conditioning for at least
temperature controls as required. ten minutes whilst driving at a steady speed.
NOTE: The air conditioner will automatically Surplus water produced by the dehumidifying
operate when the air distribution control is set process is expelled from the system via drain
to ‘All air to windscreen’ or ‘Air to foot outlets tubes beneath the vehicle. This may result in a
and windscreen’, see ‘7. Air distribution small pool of water forming on the road when
control’, page 55. the vehicle is stationary and is not a cause for
concern.
Operation of the air conditioning system places
an extra load on the engine. In very hot
conditions or when the engine is required to
work unusually hard (climbing long hills or
driving in congested traffic, for example), this
could result in high engine temperatures. If the
pointer nears the RED zone of the temperature
gauge, temporarily turn the air conditioning off
until engine temperatures return to normal.

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HEATED FRONT SEATS*

H3494

With the starter switch turned on and the

engine running, press the switches to operate
the heating elements in either the driver's or
front passenger seat (the indicator light in the
switch illuminates). Press a second time to
switch off.
NOTE: The seat heaters will switch off
automatically 15 seconds after the starter
switch is turned off.
The seat heaters are thermostatically controlled
and operate intermittently to achieve and then
maintain a predetermined temperature between
26° C and 36° C.
NOTE: Owners should be aware that the seat
heaters consume considerable power from the
battery and for this reason, it is recommended
that they are operated only with the engine
running.

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 Interior Equipment
COURTESY & MAP READING LIGHTS COURTESY LIGHT (3-door models)
Interior Equipment

(5-door models)

H3322
H2352A

Front courtesy and map reading lights

Switch positions:
• ‘OFF’ - Light permanently off.
• ‘ON’ - Light illuminates continuously.
With the switch in the centre position, the
interior light illuminates automatically
whenever the vehicle is unlocked or when a
door or taildoor is opened. The light remains
H2593 illuminated for 15 seconds after the doors and
taildoor are closed, or until the starter switch is
Rear courtesy light
turned on.
Press the appropriate switch to illuminate (or
If a door or the taildoor remains open for ten
extinguish) the lights manually.
minutes or more, a ‘time out’ function will
The front and rear lights illuminate extinguish the courtesy lights in order to
automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or prevent the battery from discharging.
whenever a door or taildoor is opened, and
NOTE: If the courtesy light is left on after being
extinguish approximately 15 seconds after ALL
manually selected, it will NOT extinguish
the doors are closed, or as soon as the starter
automatically.
switch is turned on.
The courtesy lights will extinguish when the
If a door or the taildoor remains open for ten
vehicle is locked.
minutes or more, a ‘time out’ function will
extinguish the courtesy lights in order to
prevent the battery from discharging. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
Illuminates automatically when the taildoor is
NOTE: If the map reading lights or rear courtesy opened.
light are left on after being manually selected,
they will NOT extinguish automatically.
The courtesy lights will extinguish when the
vehicle is locked.

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CLOCK GLOVEBOX

WARNING
DO NOT drive with the glovebox open. An
H open glovebox could cause injury to the front
M seat passenger in the event of a collision.

H4326

The digital clock display illuminates when the

starter switch is turned on and dims for night
viewing when the sidelights are switched on.
With the starter switch turned to position ‘I’,
press the hour (‘H’) and minute (‘M’) buttons to
set the time. If both buttons are pressed
together, the display will change between 24
hour and 12 hour displays.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the clock
H3534
will need to be reset.
Lift the handle to open the glovebox - the two
recesses in the glovebox lid can be used, when
the vehicle is stationary, as cup stands.
The left hand compartment in the glovebox can
be used to store CD cases.

Glovebox light
Operates automatically when the exterior lights
are switched on and the passenger glovebox is
opened.

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 Interior Equipment
DRIVER'S STORAGE AREA DRINKS STOWAGE

WARNING
DO NOT drive with the storage area open. The
storage area lid could cause serious injury in
the event of a collision.

H3325A

The expanding strap fitted to the front door

stowage compartment on 5-door models can
be used to store drink containers securely when
driving.
NOTE: Drink containers over 0.5 litre capacity
will not be properly secured by the strap.

WARNING
Do not use the strap to store hot drinks.

H3365

Lift the handle to open the driver's storage area

- when the vehicle is stationary, the two
recesses in the lid can be used as cup stands.
The right hand compartment in the storage area
can be used to store tape and CD cases.

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 Interior Equipment
CUP HOLDERS* Front cup holders

WARNING
The driver should not drink and should not use
the cup holder while driving.
If the cup holder is retractable, it should be
kept closed when not in use.
DO NOT place anything other than suitable
drinks containers in the cup holders, because
such items may be thrown about in the
passenger compartment and possibly injure
occupants in the event of an accident or H3774
emergency manoeuvre.
Press the button (arrowed) to open the cup
Do not carry open-top drink containers in the holder. Push the flap centrally to close. The
cup holders while the vehicle is in motion; a rubber mats inside the holder can be removed
spilled hot drink could cause personal injury. for cleaning.
Spilled drinks can also damage upholstery,
carpeting and electrical components. Rear cup holders
Use only for soft containers. DO NOT use to
hold cups made of glass, china or hard
plastic, as these may cause injury in the event
of an accident or emergency manoeuvre.
Unopened, sealed containers (drinks cans,
for example) are hard objects and may also
cause injury.

H2550
With the centre armrest lowered, press the
front of the cup holder to open. The retaining
arms can be adjusted to suit a range of
container sizes. Press the front of the cup
holder again to close.

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 Interior Equipment
SUN VISOR SUNGLASSES POCKET (3-door models)

H3326
H2424
On 3-door models, there is a pocket designed to
To shield your eyes from the sun, pull the visor
be a convenient place to stow sunglasses.
down from the roof; the visor can be used to
shield the upper part of the windscreen or the NOTE: Keep sunglasses in a soft case, to
side window as required. prevent scratching.
NOTE: On some models, the sun visors are
WARNING
fitted with a vanity mirror on the underside.
Do not store loose items (tapes, coins etc.) in
the sunglasses pocket these could become
dangerous projectiles in the event of a sudden
stop or collision.

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 Interior Equipment
ASHTRAY CIGAR LIGHTER*

WARNING
DO NOT use the ashtray for disposing of waste
paper or other combustible items.

H3337

With the starter switch turned on, press the

lighter in to heat up. When it has reached the
H3336 correct temperature it will partially eject and
can then be withdrawn for use.
Front ashtray illustrated
• ONLY hold the cigar lighter by the handle.
Push the front to open the ashtrays. To remove
• DO NOT plug accessories into the cigar
for emptying; with the ashtray open, carefully
lighter socket unless they are approved for
pivot the ashtray upwards and withdraw it from
that purpose by Land Rover.
the aperture.
To refit the ashtray, partially insert the tray into
the aperture, then pivot downwards before
pushing the ashtray closed.

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 Interior Equipment
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET

H3327

An auxiliary power socket is mounted in the

centre console, above the rear ashtray. This can
be used to power Land Rover approved
accessories that use a maximum of 180 watts.
Always run the engine during prolonged use of
electrical accessories, otherwise the battery
may become discharged.

WARNING
NEVER plug non-approved accessories into
the power socket - damage to the vehicle's
electrical systems could occur.

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 Loadspace Cover
LOADSPACE COVER
Loadspace Cover

WARNING
DO NOT carry loose items of luggage on top of
the loadspace cover - these may obscure
vision and could become dangerous
projectiles in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.
All equipment, luggage or tools carried in the
loadspace should be secured to reduce the
risk of injury to the driver and passengers in
the event of an accident or emergency
manoeuvre.
DO NOT store the loadspace cover loose in the
vehicle.

H3328

On 5-door models the rear loadspace can be

covered by a spring loaded roller blind, which
can be retracted when not in use by detaching
the cover from the hooks at the rear of the
vehicle (see lower inset).
To remove the loadspace cover:
1. Slide the retracted cover firmly to the
right.
2. Lift the left hand end of the cover from its
location.
3. Carefully manoeuvre the cover from the
rear of the vehicle.
Refitting the loadspace cover is the reverse of
the removal procedure.
NOTE: Removal of the loadspace cover may be
eased by folding the rear seat backrest forward.

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 In-Car Telephones
IN-CAR TELEPHONES
In-Car Telephones

A fully approved telephone package, including

‘hands-free’ operation and remote dialling, is
available for your vehicle. Please consult your
dealer for further information.
For your safety, always note the following
precautions before fitting or using an in-car
telephone, or any mobile communication
equipment.
• Only use an installation kit incorporating an
aerial external to the vehicle.
• Ensure that the installation is carried out by
a competent installer.

WARNING
Using any hand-held appliance while driving
can be dangerous. Always stop the vehicle
before making a call and ensure the
telephone is switched off while you are
driving.

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AUDIO EQUIPMENT REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
In-Car Entertainment

NOTE: Full operating instructions for any audio

equipment fitted as standard to your vehicle,
are contained in the `In-car Entertainment'
book in the literature pack.

CD autochanger*
The CD autochanger is located under the front
passenger seat. Full operating instructions are
contained in the ‘In-car Entertainment’ book in
the car literature pack.

RADIO AERIAL
H3329

Volume control
Lift or press down to increase or decrease
volume.

Search control
Lift or press down to search for the next or
previous radio station on the selected
H2330 waveband.
Your vehicle is equipped with a detachable During CD play, lift the control to move forward
mast aerial, mounted on the roof. to the next track, or press down to return to the
start of the current track. Operate the control
NOTE: ALWAYS unscrew and remove the aerial
repeatedly to move forward or back through
before entering an automatic car wash.
several tracks at a time.
Aerial height
Always check the available headroom and, if
necessary, adjust the angle of the aerial (see
illustration) before entering or leaving a garage
or car park with insufficient headroom.

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Starting & Driving
STEERING COLUMN LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
STARTER SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
STARTING - Petrol models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
STARTING - Diesel models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
FUEL ECONOMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Fuel System
TYPE OF FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
SAFETY ON THE FORECOURT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
FUEL FILLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
FUEL FILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
EMPTY FUEL TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Catalytic Converter
CATALYTIC CONVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Manual Gearbox
GEAR LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Automatic Gearbox
CommandShiftTM TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . 84
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
USING AN AUTOMATIC GEARBOX . . . . . . . . . . . 86
AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED MODES . . . . . . . . . 88

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Hill Descent Control
HILL DESCENT CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Cruise Control
CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Brakes
FOOT BRAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
HANDBRAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Traction Control
ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . 98

Softback
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE SOFTBACK . . . 99
REMOVING AND FITTING THE SOFTBACK . . . . 107

Hardback
REMOVING AND FITTING THE HARDBACK . . . 112

Roof Bars
REMOVING AND FITTING THE ROOF BARS . . . 115

Load Carrying
LOADSPACE SIDE POCKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
STOWAGE BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
VEHICLE WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
ROOF RACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Towing
TOW BARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
TOWING A TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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STARTER SWITCH
Driving & Operating

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Starting & Driving

The starter switch is located to the right of the

steering column, and uses the following
sequence of key positions to operate the
steering lock, electrical circuits and starter
motor:
Position ‘0’
• Steering locked (if key is removed).
• Most lighting circuits are operational,
including: sidelights, headlights and hazard
warning lights.
Position ‘I’
H3522 • Steering unlocked.
• Clock, radio/cassette player and cigar lighter
To unlock the steering column can now be operated.
Insert the key FULLY and turn the starter switch
to position ‘I’. A small movement of the steering Position ‘II’
wheel may be necessary to disengage the • All instruments, warning lights and
steering lock while turning the switch. electrical circuits are operational.
Position ‘III’
To lock the steering column
• Starter motor operates.
Turn the key to position ‘0’ and withdraw it from
the starter switch. Turn the steering wheel Release the key immediately the engine
slightly until the lock engages. starts (the key will automatically return to
position ‘II’). Note that operation of position
‘I’ electrical functions will be interrupted
WARNING
during engine cranking.
Once the steering lock has engaged, it is
impossible to steer the vehicle. DO NOT NOTE: On automatic models gear selector
remove the key or turn the starter switch to position ‘P’ or ‘N’ must be selected before the
position ‘0’ while the vehicle is in motion. engine will start.
NOTE: Immediately after the engine is started, a
short, low pitched ‘buzz’ may be heard; this is
the ABS system priming and is no cause for
concern.

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STARTING - Petrol models In cold weather, or when the battery is in a low
state of charge, on manual gearbox vehicles
WARNING depress the clutch pedal while starting and hold
Never start or leave the engine running in an it down until the engine is running. This will
unventilated building - exhaust gases are reduce the load on the battery.
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide, What to do if the engine fails to start, or starts
which can cause unconsciousness and may but will not continue running:
even be fatal. • Press the accelerator pedal half way down
while operating the starter. DO NOT operate
Before starting the engine and driving, ENSURE the starter for more than 15 seconds and
you are familiar with the precautions shown release the accelerator as soon as the
under ‘CATALYTIC CONVERTER’, page 81. engine fires.

In particular, you should be aware that if the • If the engine still fails to start, operate the
engine fails to start, continued use of the starter starter again, this time FULLY depressing
may result in unburnt fuel damaging the the accelerator pedal to clear the engine of
catalytic converter. excess fuel. Ensure the starter motor is not
operated for more than 15 seconds and
1. Check that the handbrake is applied and
release the accelerator pedal as soon as the
that the gear lever is in neutral (‘P’ or ‘N’
engine has started.
for automatic transmission).
2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical • DO NOT pump the accelerator pedal during
equipment (including the air starting.
conditioning). NOTE: If starting the vehicle in cold weather at
3. Turn the starter switch to position ‘III’ to high altitude (above 2,400 m), adopt the above
operate the starter motor and RELEASE procedure as normal practice.
THE KEY as soon as the engine is running.
DO NOT press the accelerator pedal while Cold climates
starting and DO NOT operate the starter for The engine of your Freelander is fitted with an
longer than 15 seconds. If the engine fails to advanced ‘drive by wire’ engine management
start, switch off and wait for at least 10 seconds system. This is designed to optimise the
before trying again. vehicle’s cold start behaviour - pressing the
accelerator pedal has no effect on starting
NOTE: Continued use of the starter will not only performance.
discharge the battery, but may cause damage to
the starter motor and the catalytic converter. At temperatures down to -15°F (-26°C), the
engine should start within 5 to 8 seconds.
NOTE: The battery charging, oil pressure and Below this temperature, engine cranking times
engine malfunction indicator warning lights will increase significantly and the starter motor
should extinguish as soon as the engine is may need to be operated continuously for as
running. long as 30 seconds before the engine will start.
For this reason, ensure that all non-essential
electrical equipment is switched off.
In very cold climates the oil pressure warning
light may take several seconds to extinguish.

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Cylinder block heaters 3. Insert the starter key and turn the switch
Only approved cylinder block heaters restricted to position ‘II’. Wait until the glow plug
to a maximum of 400 W should be used. warning light extinguishes.
Cylinder block heaters that exceed this output NOTE: The waiting time will vary
may damage the emission control components. according to the engine coolant
temperature (when the engine is hot, the
Automatic gearbox vehicles glow plug warning light will extinguish
After starting, ensure that the handbrake and almost immediately).
foot brake are firmly applied and the accelerator 4. Turn the key to position ‘III’ to operate the
pedal is not depressed while moving the gear starter motor. DO NOT press the
selector lever from ‘N’ or ‘P’, otherwise, the accelerator pedal while starting. RELEASE
vehicle may move immediately the selector THE KEY as soon as the engine is running.
lever is moved to one of the drive positions
(1, 2, 4, D or R). This is particularly important If the engine stalls or fails to start, you MUST
when the engine is cold, because the engine will return the starter switch to position ‘O’ before
be idling at a faster speed than normal. attempting to restart; the engine will not start by
turning the starter switch from position ‘II’.
NOTE: The selector lever cannot be moved from
‘P’ to a drive position while the engine is In temperate climates DO NOT operate the
running, unless the brake pedal is applied. starter for longer than 10 seconds. If the engine
fails to start, switch off and wait 10 seconds
STARTING - Diesel models before re-using the starter.
NOTE: Continued use of the starter will not only
WARNING discharge the battery, but may cause damage to
Never start or leave the engine running in an the starter motor.
unventilated building - exhaust gases are
NOTE: The battery charging and oil pressure
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide,
warning lights should extinguish as soon as the
which can cause unconsciousness and may
engine is running.
even be fatal.
In cold weather, or when the battery is in a low
state of charge, on manual gearbox vehicles
Before starting the engine and driving, ENSURE
depress the clutch pedal while starting and hold
you are familiar with the precautions shown
it down until the engine is running. This will
under ‘CATALYTIC CONVERTER’, page 81.
reduce the load on the battery.
In particular, you should be aware that if the
Precautions
engine fails to start, continued use of the starter
• The diesel engine must not be run above
may result in unburnt fuel damaging the
idle speed until the oil pressure warning
catalytic converter.
light extinguishes. This will ensure that
1. Check that the handbrake is applied and the engine and turbo-charger bearings are
that the gear lever is in neutral (‘P’ or ‘N’ properly lubricated before being run at
for automatic transmission). speed.
2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment (including the air • Similarly, ALWAYS allow the engine to
conditioning). idle for 10 seconds before switching off.

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Cold climates DRIVING
The engine of your Freelander is fitted with an Instruments and warning lights
advanced ‘drive by wire’ engine management Before driving it is important to fully
system. This is designed to optimise the understand the function of the instruments and
vehicle’s cold start behaviour - pressing the warning lights.
accelerator pedal has no effect on starting
performance. NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular
importance; illumination indicates that a
At temperatures down to -15°F (-26°C), the safety-related problem or potentially serious
engine should start within 5 to 8 seconds. mechanical fault exists. If a red light
Below this temperature, engine cranking times illuminates, always stop the vehicle and seek
will increase significantly and the starter motor qualified assistance before continuing.
may need to be operated continuously for as
long as 30 seconds before the engine will start. Warming-up
For this reason, ensure that all non-essential DO NOT warm-up the engine by allowing it to
electrical equipment is switched off. idle at a slow speed.
In very cold climates the oil pressure warning In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable
light may take several seconds to extinguish. to drive the vehicle straight away, remembering
that harsh acceleration and labouring the
Cylinder block heaters engine before the normal operating
Only approved cylinder block heaters restricted temperature has been reached can damage the
to a maximum of 400 W should be used. engine.
Cylinder block heaters that exceed this output
may damage the emission control components. Parking
After bringing the vehicle to a stop, ALWAYS
Automatic gearbox vehicles apply the handbrake and select neutral (‘P’ for
After starting, ensure that the handbrake and vehicles with automatic transmission), before
foot brake are firmly applied and the accelerator releasing the foot brake and switching off the
pedal is not depressed while moving the gear engine.
selector lever from ‘N’ or ‘P’, otherwise, the
vehicle may move immediately the selector WARNING
lever is moved to one of the drive positions
Cooling fans may continue to operate after the
(1, 2, 4, D or R). This is particularly important
engine is switched off. When the engine is
when the engine is cold, because the engine will
hot, the cooling fans may also COMMENCE
be idling at a faster speed than normal.
operating after the engine is switched off and
NOTE: The selector lever cannot be moved from continue operating for up to 8 minutes. Keep
‘P’ to a drive position while the engine is clear of all fans while working in the engine
running, unless the brake pedal is applied. compartment.

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Running-in FUEL ECONOMY
Proper running-in will have a direct bearing on Fuel consumption is influenced by two major
the reliability and smooth running of your factors:
vehicle throughout its life. • How your vehicle is maintained.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and • How you drive your vehicle.
tyres need time to ‘bed-in’ and adjust to the
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential
demands of everyday motoring. During the first
that your vehicle is maintained in accordance
1000 km, it is essential to drive with
with the manufacturer's service schedule.
consideration for the running-in process and
heed the following advice: Items such as the condition of the air cleaner
• LIMIT maximum road speed to 110 km/h or element, tyre pressures and wheel alignment
3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive the vehicle on will have a significant effect on fuel
a light throttle and only increase engine consumption. But, above all, the way in which
speeds gradually once the running-in you drive is most important. The following hints
distance has been completed. may help you to obtain better value from your
• DO NOT operate at full throttle or allow the motoring:
engine to labour in any gear. • Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop
journeys.
• AVOID fast acceleration and heavy braking
except in emergencies. • Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and
smoothly from rest.
After the running-in distance has been
• Do not drive in the lower gears for longer
completed, engine speeds may be gradually
than necessary.
increased.
• Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and
heavy braking.
• Anticipate obstructions and adjust your
speed accordingly well in advance.
• When stationary in traffic, select neutral to
improve fuel economy and air conditioning
performance.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous substances
which can cause unconsciousness and may
even be fatal.
• DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
• DO NOT start or leave the engine running
in an enclosed unventilated area, or drive
with the taildoor open.
• DO NOT modify the exhaust system from
the original design.
• ALWAYS repair exhaust system leaks
immediately.
• If you think exhaust fumes are entering the
vehicle have the cause determined and
corrected immediately.

Land Rover vehicles are fitted with emission

and evaporative control equipment necessary
to meet a number of territorial requirements.
In many countries it is against the law for
vehicle owners to modify or tamper with
emission control equipment, or to sanction the
unauthorised replacement or modification of
this equipment. In such cases the vehicle owner
and the repairer may both be liable for legal
penalties.
It is important to remember that all Land Rover
dealers are properly equipped to perform
repairs and to maintain the emission control
system on your Freelander.

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TYPE OF FUEL Diesel models
Fuel System

Petrol models
Fuel specification:
Fuel specification: Use diesel or automotive gas oil (AGO) to
95 RON UNLEADED to EN228 EN 590.

The RON value (octane rating) and type of WARNING

petroleum (unleaded or leaded), available at
ONLY use diesel fuel. DO NOT use other fuels
garage forecourts will vary in different parts of
(kerosene, petrol or alcohol, for example) as
the world.
damage to engine components will occur.
For example, in most European countries 95
RON unleaded fuel is readily available, but in NOTE: On diesel models, the word ‘Diesel’ is
some parts of the world fuel supplies may be printed on the fuel gauge.
limited to leaded or lower octane fuels only.
The quality of diesel fuel (Derv) can vary in
During manufacture, engines are tuned to suit different countries and only clean, good quality
the fuel supplies commonly available in the fuel should be used. It is important that the
market for which the vehicle is destined. sulphur content of diesel fuel does not exceed
However, if a vehicle is later exported to a 0.3%. In Europe all supplies should be within
different country, or is used to travel between this limit, but in other parts of the world, you
different territories, the owner should be aware should check with your supplier.
that the available fuel supplies may not be
compatible with the engine specification. If in Ensure that the fuel filter element is changed at
doubt, consult a dealer for advice. the recommended service intervals.
IN AN EMERGENCY (and only if the correct fuel NOTE: If loss of engine performance due to the
is unavailable), lower octane rated fuel can be use of low quality fuel is experienced, consult
used for very limited periods of moderate, or your dealer.
low speed motoring, provided engine
‘knocking’ does not occur. WARNING
NOTE: An occasional, light, engine knock while If the fuel tank is accidentally filled with
accelerating or climbing hills is acceptable. petrol it is ESSENTIAL that you contact your
dealer BEFORE attempting to start the engine
WARNING - DO NOT drive the vehicle, as serious engine
damage could occur!
On vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter,
serious damage to the catalyst will occur if
LEADED fuel is used!

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SAFETY ON THE FORECOURT FUEL FILLING

WARNING WARNING
Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, DO NOT attempt to fill the tank to its maximum
in confined spaces, are also extremely capacity. If the vehicle is to be parked on a
explosive. slope, in direct sunlight, or high ambient
temperature, expansion of the fuel could
cause spillage.
Always take sensible precautions when
refuelling:
• Switch off the engine. Filling station pumps are equipped with
automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel spillage.
• Do not smoke or use a naked flame or light.
Fill the tank SLOWLY until the filler nozzle
• Take care not to spill fuel. automatically cuts-off the supply. DO NOT
• Do not overfill the tank. attempt to fill the tank beyond this point or
spillage could result due to expansion of the
fuel.
FUEL FILLER
Petrol models
WARNING
On vehicles designed to use unleaded fuel, the
Use only the recommended fuel! Serious fuel filler neck will accept ONLY a narrow filler
damage to the catalytic converter will occur if nozzle of the type found on pumps that deliver
the wrong fuel is used. UNLEADED fuel. A flap lies across the filler
neck; insert the nozzle sufficiently to fully open
the flap before filling. On vehicles designed for
markets where only LEADED fuel is available,
the fuel filler neck will be wide enough to
accommodate a leaded fuel filler nozzle.

Diesel models
The diesel pumps on garage forecourts fill at a
maximum of 45 litres per minute. Use of
commercial vehicle diesel pumps with a higher
H3376
fill rate, may result in premature pump cut-off
and fuel spillage.
The fuel filler is located in the rear right-hand
wing. Insert the key in the lock, turn it
anti-clockwise and allow any pressure inside
the tank to escape, before removing the cap.
NOTE: The key cannot be removed from the
filler cap unless the cap is correctly positioned
in the filler neck.

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Filling difficulties EMPTY FUEL TANK
NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel - the
resultant misfire may destroy the catalytic
converter.

Petrol models
In the event of a fuel tank running dry, contact
your Land Rover dealer before attempting to
start the engine.

Diesel models
The fuel system will prime automatically and
the engine can be started.
H3377

The fuel delivery rate of filling station pumps

can vary significantly from one garage
forecourt to another. This, coupled with the fact
that modern pumps are equipped with a sensor
which automatically cuts off the supply as soon
as turbulence is detected in the upper part of
the vehicle's filler neck, could result in isolated
fuel filling problems.
If individual owners experience difficulty, the
operating tips below may be useful:
• Fully insert the filler gun, then withdraw the
gun up to the first ridge on the underside of
the nozzle.
• Hold the filler gun with the trigger directly
below the nozzle. Twisting the gun to either
side is unlikely to ease the filling process.
• Fill the tank slowly - DO NOT fully squeeze
the trigger.

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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH

H3996

The fuel cut-off switch is a safety device which,

in the event of a collision or sudden impact,
automatically cuts off the fuel supply to the
engine.
The switch is located inside the engine
compartment on the left hand side, beneath,
and to the rear of, the engine compartment fuse
box. If the switch has been activated, it must be
reset by pressing the rubber top (arrowed in
illustration) before the engine can be restarted.
See also ‘DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH’,
page 17.

WARNING
ALWAYS check for fuel leaks before resetting
the switch!

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CATALYTIC CONVERTER Starting the engine
Catalytic Converter

• DO NOT continue to operate the starter after

a few failed attempts (unburnt fuel may be
drawn into the exhaust system, thereby
poisoning the catalyst), and do not attempt
to clear a misfire by pressing the accelerator
pedal - seek qualified assistance.
• When starting a COLD engine, DO NOT drive
if a misfire is suspected and do not attempt
to clear a misfire by pressing the accelerator
- seek qualified assistance.
• Do not attempt to push or tow-start the
vehicle.
H3378

The exhaust system on your vehicle

incorporates a catalytic converter, which
converts poisonous exhaust emissions from
the engine into environmentally less harmful
gases.

WARNING
Catalytic converters can be easily damaged
through improper use, particularly if the
wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire
occurs. For this reason it is VERY IMPORTANT
that you heed the precautions which follow.

Fuel
ONLY use fuel recommended for your vehicle,
see ‘TYPE OF FUEL’, page 77.

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Driving Vehicle maintenance
• If a misfire is suspected, or the vehicle lacks • Any engine misfire, loss of engine
power while driving, then provided the performance or engine run-on, could
engine has reached its normal operating seriously damage the catalytic converter.
temperature, you may drive SLOWLY (at For this reason, it is vital that unqualified
risk of catalyst damage) to a Land Rover persons do not tamper with the engine, and
dealer for assistance. that regular systematic maintenance is
• NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel carried out by a Land Rover dealer.
(the resultant misfire could damage the • Petrol models - DO NOT run the engine with
catalyst). a spark plug or HT lead removed, or use any
• Consult your dealer if your vehicle is device that requires an insert into a spark
burning excessive oil (blue smoke from the plug.
exhaust), as this will progressively reduce
catalyst efficiency.
• On rough terrain do not allow the underside
of the vehicle to be subjected to heavy
impacts which could damage the catalytic
converter.
• DO NOT overload or excessively ‘rev’ the
engine.
• DO NOT switch off the engine when the
vehicle is in motion with a drive gear
selected.

WARNING
Exhaust system temperatures can be
extremely high - DO NOT park on ground
where combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves could come into contact with
the exhaust system - in dry weather a fire
could result.

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GEAR LEVER Precautions while driving
Manual Gearbox

• DO NOT rest your hand on the gear lever

while driving - pressure from your hand
may cause premature wear to the gear
selector mechanism.
• DO NOT use the clutch pedal as a foot rest.
To prevent unnecessary wear, always keep
the left foot clear of the clutch pedal except
when changing gear.
• DO NOT hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
by slipping the clutch. This will wear out the
clutch. Always use the handbrake.
H3528

The gear positions are shown on the gear lever

knob. Note that when the gearbox is in neutral,
the gear lever is spring-loaded to lie naturally
between third and fourth gear positions.

Selecting reverse
Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the
vehicle is stationary; then, fully depress the
clutch pedal and pause briefly before moving
the gear lever into position.

WARNING
Do not select reverse gear unless the vehicle
is stationary.

Hill descent control

Hill descent control can only be activated when
the vehicle is in 1st or reverse gear.
For further information, see ‘HILL DESCENT
CONTROL’, page 89.

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CommandShiftTM TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR LEVER
Automatic Gearbox

Selector release button

The gearbox is fitted with a locking mechanism,
designed to minimise the risk of accidental
selection of the ‘P’ (Park) and ‘R’ (Reverse)
positions.
The selector release button (arrowed in
illustration) must be pressed while selecting ‘R’
from ‘P’, and also to enable the lever to be
moved between the ‘N’ and ‘R’ positions.
The selector release button must also be
pressed when selecting ‘2’.
NOTE: With the engine running, or the starter
switch in position II, the selector lever cannot
H4355 be moved from ‘P’ (Park) into a drive position
unless the foot brake is applied.
The transmission provides both automatic and
manual operation of the gears. WARNING
DO NOT select ‘P’ or ‘R’ if the vehicle is
Automatic operation moving.
The transmission is naturally in automatic
mode. With the engine started, gear selection DO NOT select a forward drive gear when the
can be made by moving the selector backward vehicle is moving backwards.
or forward to the appropriate position in a To prevent transmission wear, keep engine
similar manner to other automatic gearboxes. speed as low as possible when moving the
selector between ‘R’ and a forward gear.

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Selector lever positions ‘4’ (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears):
An indicator light on the selector panel and a Automatic gear changing is limited to the lower
number or letter on the digital display in the four gears only; use this position for town
instrument panel, identify the selected gear driving and on winding country roads.
position.
‘2’ (1st and 2nd gears):
‘P’ - Park: Automatic gear changing is limited to the first
This position mechanically locks the and second gears only; use when driving up
transmission and should be selected before steep gradients, for negotiating very narrow
switching the engine off. To avoid transmission twisting roads and for most ‘Off-road’ driving.
damage, ensure the vehicle is completely This position also provides moderate engine
stationary, with the handbrake applied, before braking when descending slopes.
selecting ‘P’.
The selector release button MUST be pressed in
The selector release button MUST be pressed, order to move the selector lever into, or out of,
in order to move the selector lever into, or out position ’2’.
of, the Park position.
‘1’ (1st gear only):
‘R’ - Reverse: Use on very severe gradients. With the selector
Before selecting reverse, ensure the vehicle is in this position, Hill Descent Control can be
stationary, with the brakes applied. Press the selected (see ‘HILL DESCENT CONTROL’,
selector release button in order to move the page 89).
selector lever into Reverse.
Sport mode
With the selector lever in the ‘R’ position, Hill
In Sport mode, full automatic progression
Descent Control can be selected (see ‘HILL
through the gear ratios is retained. By selecting
DESCENT CONTROL’, page 89).
Sport mode however, the power transmitted to
‘N’ - Neutral: the road wheels is increased, resulting in
Select neutral when the vehicle is stationary improved acceleration. Engine revs are higher
and the engine is required to idle for a brief in all driving conditions, making the vehicle
period (at traffic lights, for example). In neutral, more responsive to driver commands.
the transmission is not locked, so the
To select Sport mode, move the gear lever
handbrake must be applied whenever ‘N’ is
sideways across the gate (from the Drive
selected.
position towards the right hand side of the
Press the selector release button to move from vehicle - see illustration) - the word SPORT will
neutral to reverse. appear in the digital display.
‘D’ - Drive: Sport mode can be deselected at any time, by
Select for all normal driving; full automatic gear returning the lever to the ‘D’ position.
changing occurs on all five forward gears,
according to road speed and accelerator
position.

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Manual gear selection NOTE: When coming to a halt with manual
selected, the vehicle will remain in 2nd gear.
When starting again, ‘kick down’ can be used to
select 1st gear if necessary.

USING AN AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

The following information is particularly
important for drivers who are unfamiliar with
the techniques required to drive vehicles with
automatic transmission.

Starting
The engine can only be started with the selector
lever in the ‘P’ (Park) or ‘N’ (Neutral) positions.
H3530A • ALWAYS apply the handbrake and foot
There are five predetermined gear ratios, all of brake before starting the engine.
which can be selected sequentially by a single • KEEP THE BRAKES APPLIED while moving
forward or rearward movement of the gear the selector lever into a drive position (the
selector lever, as follows: selector lever cannot be moved from the ‘P’
1. With ‘D’ (Drive) selected, move the gear position unless the foot brake is applied).
selector lever sideways from the ‘D’ • DO NOT ‘rev’ the engine or allow it to run
position towards the right hand side of the above normal idle speed while selecting ‘D’
vehicle (this is the same as selecting Sport or ‘R’, or while the vehicle is stationary with
mode). The gearbox will remain in Sport any gear selected.
mode until the gear selector is moved
• ALWAYS keep the brakes applied until you
forward or back (see ‘3’ below).
are ready to move off - remember, once a
2. The transmission then automatically
drive gear has been selected, an ‘automatic’
selects the ratio most appropriate to the
will tend to creep forward (or backward if
vehicle's road speed and accelerator
reverse is selected).
depression.
3. A single forward movement of the selector • DO NOT allow the vehicle to remain
lever will change the transmission to a stationary for any length of time with a drive
higher gear, while rearward movement of gear selected and the engine running
the lever will change down to a lower gear. (always select ‘N’ if the engine is to idle for
Repeated forward or rearward movements a prolonged period).
of the lever can be made until the desired
gear ratio has been selected (the selected WARNING
gear will be indicated in the digital display Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission
in the instrument panel). CANNOT be ‘push’ or ‘tow’ started.
4. To deselect manual mode, simply move
the selector lever sideways, back to the ‘D’
position. Automatic gear changing will
then resume.

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Driving Parking
When driving, the transmission will After bringing the vehicle to a stop, ALWAYS
automatically adjust to the most appropriate fully apply the handbrake and select ‘P’, before
ratio, according to accelerator position, vehicle releasing the foot brake and switching off the
speed and terrain (whether the vehicle is engine.
driving uphill, downhill or on the flat).

Gear change speeds

With ‘D’ selected, the road speeds at which gear
changes take place will vary according to the
position of the accelerator pedal: minimum
acceleration will result in gear changes at low
road speeds, while larger throttle openings will
cause the gearbox to delay gear changes until
faster road speeds have been reached (thereby
increasing the rate of acceleration).
With practice, gear changes can be made to
occur at a wide range of road speeds depending
on the accelerator position.

‘Kick-down’
To provide rapid acceleration for overtaking,
push the accelerator pedal to the full extent of
its travel in a single, quick movement (this is
known as ‘kick-down’). Up to a certain speed,
this will cause an immediate downshift to the
lowest appropriate gear, followed by rapid
acceleration. Once the pedal is relaxed, normal
gear change speeds will resume (dependent
upon road speed and accelerator pedal
position).
If the accelerator pedal is pushed down to its
full extent and then immediately released,
unlike most ‘automatic’ vehicles, the
transmission will not automatically select the
highest suitable gear ratio. Instead, the
transmission will maintain the current gear
ratio, to enable engine braking. This function is
especially useful when an overtaking
manoeuvre is aborted, enabling the driver to
retake the vehicle's previous road position and
avoid colliding with the vehicle in front.

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AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED MODES
The transmission control system automatically
selects different gear change modes, listed
below, designed to suit a variety of driving
conditions.
NOTE: Automatically selected modes cannot be
manually selected by the driver and will not
operate if ‘Sport’ mode is selected.

Hill ascent, trailer and high altitude mode

A suitable gear change pattern is selected to
counter momentum loss, caused by the more
frequent gear changing which can occur when
climbing hills, or when towing a trailer or
caravan. This gear change pattern is also
selected at high altitudes to combat low engine
torque.

Cruise control mode

When cruise control is activated, a suitable gear
change pattern is selected which is less
sensitive to throttle changes. This reduces the
amount and frequency of gear changes,
providing a smoother ride.

High coolant temperature mode

In high ambient temperatures during extreme
load conditions, it is possible for the engine and
the gearbox to overheat. At a certain
temperature the transmission will select a gear
change pattern designed to aid the cooling
process, whilst enabling the gearbox to
continue performing normally in high
temperatures.

Smooth change mode

Engine torque is reduced during gear changes,
creating a much smoother ride.

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HILL DESCENT CONTROL Automatic gearbox models:
Hill Descent Control

Hill Descent Control (HDC) is of particular value

when driving off road, and operates in
conjunction with the anti-lock braking system
to provide greater control in off-road situations,
when descending severe gradients.

Selecting HDC
HDC can be selected with the vehicle in any
gear, but will only operate once 1st or reverse
gears (‘1’ or ‘R’ for automatic transmission) are
engaged. H3531

NOTE: Reverse gear should only be selected

when the vehicle is stationary. To select, press the HDC button, situated to the
rear of the gear selector lever.
With HDC selected, if 1st or reverse gear have
been engaged, the HDC information light Deselecting HDC
(GREEN) in the instrument panel will illuminate Manual gearbox models:
continuously (if 1st or reverse gear have not To deselect HDC, squeeze the trigger - the collar
been selected, the information light will flash). will lift automatically.
Manual gearbox models: Automatic gearbox models:
Press the HDC button.

H2301A

To select HDC, squeeze the yellow trigger

mounted in the gear lever and slide the collar
section down until the yellow band is visible
above the collar, and then release.

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Hill descent control in action In extreme circumstances, the HDC system
During a descent, if engine braking is may cause brake temperatures to exceed their
insufficient to control the vehicle speed, HDC (if pre-set limits. If this occurs, the information
selected) automatically operates the brakes to warning light will extinguish and the HDC
slow the vehicle and maintain a speed relative ‘failure' warning light (AMBER) will start to
to the accelerator pedal position. flash. You should stop the vehicle and
disengage HDC. If HDC remains operating and
When driving off-road, HDC can be
the brake temperature continues to rise the
permanently selected, to ensure that control is
HDC system will gradually fade out and the
maintained whenever 1st or reverse gears (‘1’
‘failure’ warning light will continue to flash until
or ‘R’ for automatic transmission) are engaged.
the brakes have cooled.
ABS and traction control are still fully
operational and will assist if the need arises.
HDC fade-out
NOTE: HDC can be left selected while off-road HDC fade-out gradually decreases the HDC
driving, the system will only operate when brake intervention with the effect that the rate of
needed and gear changes can be carried out in hill descent will increase. If this occurs either
the normal way. one of the two HDC warning lights will flash for
the period that HDC takes to fade. HDC will be
If the brake pedal is depressed when HDC is disabled completely once the descent is
active, HDC is overridden and the brakes will complete.
perform as normal (a pulsation might be felt
through the brake pedal). If the brake pedal is If required (e.g. the angle of the descent levels
then released, HDC, if necessary, will out significantly), fade-out may be achieved
recommence operating. deliberately by deselecting HDC while the
system is operating or by changing out of the
On models with a manual gearbox, if the clutch appropriate operating gear, in which case the
is depressed for longer than 3 seconds while green information light will flash. Fade-out will
HDC is operating, the HDC information light will also occur if the clutch is depressed for longer
flash. If, after 60 seconds the clutch is still than 60 seconds, in which case the amber
depressed, the information light extinguishes failure light will flash.
and the HDC ‘failure’ warning light flashes as
the system gradually fades out. If a fault with the HDC system is detected, or if
the braking system reaches a pre-set
WARNING temperature due to extreme conditions, HDC
On models with a manual gearbox, Do not will automatically fade out (amber failure light
depress the clutch pedal when descending a flashes).
steep slope - control of the vehicle will be
compromised and HDC will no longer
function.

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HDC warning lights
HDC information light - GREEN:
The light illuminates briefly as a
bulb check when the starter switch
is turned to position ‘II’. If HDC is selected when
either of the operating gears is engaged (1st or
reverse - position ‘1’ or ‘R’ for automatic
transmission), the light will illuminate
continuously. When HDC is selected and a
non-operating gear is engaged, the light will
flash to inform the driver that HDC is selected,
but not operating. The light will also flash to
indicate that HDC is fading out.
HDC ‘failure’ light - AMBER:
The light illuminates briefly as a
bulb check when the starter switch
is turned to position ‘II’. The light will start
flashing if the brakes become in danger of
overheating and continue flashing until the
brakes have cooled sufficiently for HDC to
operate again.
On manual models, the light will also flash if the
clutch is depressed for longer than 60 seconds
as the system fades out.
If the light illuminates at any other time, a fault
in the system is indicated. If this occurs,
deselect HDC and consult your Land Rover
dealer.

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CRUISE CONTROL*
Cruise Control

IMPORTANT
Always observe the following precautions:
• DO NOT use cruise control when using
reverse gear (‘R’ for automatic
transmission).
• DO NOT use cruise control on winding
or slippery road surfaces, or in traffic
conditions where a constant speed
cannot easily be maintained.
• Use of ‘sport’ mode on automatic
H3771
gearbox vehicles is not recommended
when cruise control is selected.
Cruise control enables the driver to maintain a
constant road speed without using the • On petrol engine vehicles, DO NOT rest
accelerator pedal. This is particularly useful for your foot under the accelerator pedal
motorway cruising or for any journey where a while cruise control is engaged - your
constant speed can be maintained for a lengthy foot could be trapped.
period. • ALWAYS switch off the master switch
when you no longer intend to use
The cruise control system has three switches; a
cruise control.
master switch on the left side of the instrument
binnacle and two control switches marked ‘SET
+’ and ‘RES’ mounted on the steering wheel.

H3839

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To operate: Disengaging cruise control
1. Press the master switch (the switch On manual gearbox vehicles, the cruise control
indicator light and the warning light in the will automatically disengage if the brake or
instrument panel illuminate whenever the clutch pedals are pressed. On automatic
switch is pressed to the ‘on’ position). gearbox vehicles, cruise control will disengage
2. Accelerate until the desired cruising speed when the gear selector is moved into neutral, or
is reached. This must be above the when the brake pedal is pressed. Cruise control
system's operational minimum speed of can also be disengaged by pressing the ‘RES’
45 km/h. switch.
3. Press the ‘SET +’ switch to set the vehicle To re-engage cruise control at the previously
speed in the system's memory. Cruise set speed, press the ‘RES’ switch.
control will now maintain that road speed
without the need for operation of the NOTE: The speed held in the cruise control
accelerator pedal. memory will be cancelled when either the
cruise control master switch or the starter
With cruise control operating, speed can be switch is turned off.
increased, by normal use of the accelerator,
when overtaking for example. When the
accelerator is released, road speed will return to
the selected cruising speed. On diesel engine
vehicles, cruise control will be disengaged if the
accelerator is used for longer than 30 seconds
- press ‘RES’ to re-engage.
NOTE: If the 30 second period is exceeded,
cruise control will automatically disengage.
Press the 'RES' switch to re-engage.
To reduce the cruising speed:
Press the ‘RES’ switch to slow the vehicle, until
the required speed has been reached. Then
press the ‘SET +’ switch to establish the new
cruising speed (remember that cruise control
will not operate at speeds below 45 km/h).
To increase the set cruising speed:
Press and hold the ‘SET +’ switch - the vehicle
will accelerate automatically. Release the
switch as soon as the desired speed has been
reached.
Alternatively, the set speed can be increased
incrementally by ‘tapping’ the ‘SET +’ switch.
Each press of the switch will increase the speed
by approximately 1.5 km/h.

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FOOT BRAKE Brake pads
Brakes

For your safety, the hydraulic braking system Brake pads and linings require a period of
operates through dual circuits. However, in the bedding in. For the first 300 km, you should
event of a brake failure where only one circuit is avoid situations where heavy braking is
operational, the vehicle should only be driven at required.
slow speed to the nearest Land Rover dealer. In
Remember that regular servicing is vital to
these circumstances, exercise EXTREME
ensure that the brake components are
CAUTION and be aware that much greater pedal
examined for wear at the correct intervals and
effort and longer stopping distances will be
changed whenever necessary to ensure long
required.
term safety and optimum performance.
Servo assistance
WARNING
The braking system is servo assisted, but ONLY
when the engine is running. Without this DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal
assistance greater braking effort is necessary to while driving as this may overheat the brakes,
safely control the vehicle, resulting in longer reduce their efficiency and cause excessive
stopping distances. Always observe the wear.
following precautions:
• NEVER allow the vehicle to freewheel with
Brake warning light
the engine turned off.
If the warning light on the
• ALWAYS take particular care when being instrument panel illuminates while
towed with the engine turned off. driving, and the handbrake is fully
• If the engine should stop for any reason released, a fault with the braking system is
while the vehicle is in motion, bring the indicated. Check the brake fluid level; if the light
vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic continues to illuminate, seek qualified
conditions safely allow, and DO NOT pump assistance before continuing.
the brake pedal as the braking system may
lose any remaining assistance available. WARNING
If the brake warning light should illuminate
WARNING while the vehicle is in motion, bring the
NEVER move a vehicle without the engine vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic
running because braking assistance will not conditions and safety permit and seek
be available. The foot brakes will still qualified assistance before continuing.
function, but more pressure will be required
to operate them.
Wet conditions
Driving through water or even very heavy rain
may adversely affect braking efficiency. Always
dry the braking surfaces by intermittent light
application of the brakes, first ensuring that you
are at a safe distance from other road users.

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HANDBRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

WARNING
ABS cannot overcome the physical limitations
of stopping the vehicle in too short a distance,
cornering at too high a speed, or the danger of
aquaplaning, i.e. where a layer of water
prevents adequate contact between the tyres
and the road surface.
The fact that a vehicle is fitted with ABS must
never tempt the driver into taking risks that
H3383 could affect his/her safety or that of other road
users. In all cases, it remains the driver's
The handbrake operates on the rear wheels only responsibility to drive within normal safety
and should not require adjustment. margins, having due consideration for
prevailing weather and traffic conditions.
To engage the handbrake, pull the lever up fully.
The ABS is designed to operate only with the
To release, pull the lever up slightly, depress
tyres specified in ‘Technical Data’ (see
the button (arrowed in illustration) and lower
‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 201) and genuine
the lever.
Land Rover parts. The manufacturers cannot
When parking on a slope, do not rely on the accept any responsibility for inefficient
handbrake alone to hold the vehicle. On manual operation of the system caused by
gearbox models, the vehicle should be parked modifications to the vehicle, or the fitting of
in a low forward gear when facing uphill and in non-approved components. Always consult
reverse gear when facing downhill. your Land Rover retailer for advice.
On automatic gearbox models, ensure the The driver should always take account of the
parking pawl of the gearbox has fully engaged surface to be travelled over and the fact that
by carefully releasing the foot brake and brake pedal reactions will be different to
allowing the vehicle to ‘rock’ into ‘P’ (park). those experienced on a non-ABS vehicle.

WARNING The purpose of the anti-lock braking system

Always apply the handbrake fully whenever (ABS) is to allow efficient braking without wheel
the vehicle is parked. locking - thereby allowing the driver to retain
steering control of the vehicle.
DO NOT drive with the handbrake applied; this
could damage the rear brakes and will also
prevent the anti-lock braking system from
functioning correctly.

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Under normal braking conditions, (where Warning light
sufficient road surface friction exists to reliably The anti-lock braking system
bring the vehicle to a halt without the wheels incorporates a monitoring system,
locking), ABS will not be activated. However, which checks that all the electrical
should the braking force exceed the available components are in working order, as soon as
adhesion between the tyres and the road the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’ and
surface causing one or more wheels to lock, also at frequent intervals during your journey.
then ABS will automatically come into
The warning light on the instrument panel is an
operation. This will be recognisable by a rapid
important part of this system. The warning light
pulsation felt through the brake pedal.
should illuminate for approximately one second
NOTE: Immediately after the engine is started, a when the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’
short, low pitched ‘buzz’ may be heard; this is and then extinguish. The light may blink during
the ABS system priming and is no cause for this time.
concern.
If the light remains on or subsequently
illuminates while driving, a fault has been
Anti-lock braking in action
detected by the self monitoring system and full
In normal road use, during an emergency
ABS control may not be available - consult your
situation full braking effort should always be
dealer at the earliest opportunity.
applied even when the road surface is slippery.
The anti-lock braking system constantly The normal braking system remains fully
monitors the speed of each wheel and varies operational and is not affected by partial or full
braking pressure to each, according to the loss of the ABS. However, braking distances
amount of traction available, thereby ensuring may increase.
that the wheels do not lock.
No matter how hard you brake, you should be
able to continue steering the vehicle as normal.
• DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time;
this will interrupt operation of the system
and may increase braking distance.
• DO NOT place non-approved floor mats or
any other obstruction under the brake pedal.
This restricts pedal travel and, therefore,
impairs braking efficiency.
NOTE: On soft surfaces such as powdery snow,
sand or gravel, braking distances may be
greater than those achievable on a vehicle
without anti-lock braking. This is because the
action of locked wheels on loose surfaces, is to
build up a wedge of material in front of the
wheels, which assists in bringing the vehicle to
a halt. However, even in these circumstances,
the anti-lock braking system will provide better
stability and steering control.

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Off-road driving
While anti-lock braking is designed to operate
equally effectively in ‘off-road’ driving
conditions, on certain surfaces total reliance on
the system may be unwise - remember, in
normal circumstances, anti-lock braking
operates only AFTER the driver has already lost
control. It cannot reliably compensate for driver
error or inexperience on difficult off-road
surfaces.
Note the following:
• If the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope where little traction is available, it may
slide with the wheels locked because there
is no wheel rotation to signal movement to
the ABS. To counteract this, briefly release
the brakes to permit some wheel
movement, then re-apply the brakes to
allow ABS to gain control.
• Before driving off-road, read and thoroughly
understand the ‘Off-road driving’ section of
this handbook.

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ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL
Traction Control

The purpose of electronic traction control is to

aid traction when one wheel spins while the
other still has good grip (if one side of the
vehicle is on ice and the other is on tarmac, for
example). The system works by applying the
brake to a spinning wheel in order to transfer
torque to the other side of the axle.
NOTE: Traction control only operates below
approximately 50 km/h.

Warning light
The instrument panel warning
light will illuminate whenever the
system is active (for a minimum of
2 seconds) and also illuminates as a bulb check
(for approximately 4 seconds) when the starter
switch is turned to position ‘II’.
If the warning light illuminates continuously
while traction control is NOT operating, a fault
with the system is indicated; seek qualified
assistance.
The light also has an overheat function: if
traction control is required, but the brakes are
too hot, the light will flash for the period when
traction control is required and traction has
been lost.

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FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE
Softback

SOFTBACK*
Folding

WARNING
Before folding the softback, it is
recommended that the radio aerial is either
tilted towards the vertical, or removed (see
‘RADIO AERIAL’, page 68), to avoid
accidental injury.

H3385

2. Slide screen down and out of the retaining

channel.

H3386

3. Store side screens in stowage bag when

not in use - ensure the screens are dry
H3384
before stowing.
1. Undo velcro, stud and zip fasteners.

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H3388

4. Unfasten tonneau cover and allow cover to H3389A

unroll.
5. Push and twist to release elbow stay
locking collar and allow the stays to hinge
downwards.

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H3392

7. While pushing upwards on the centre roof

bow, fold the softback forwards.

H3393A

H3391
8. Straighten the elbow stay until the locking
collar ‘snaps’ up and the location arrow,
6. Pull corner post beading out of the
moulded into the collar, is rotated to align
retaining channel. Pull the posts towards
with the centre of the rivet on the elbow
the centre of the vehicle, then rearwards to
stay (see inset). Attach corner post clips to
release.
the locking collar.

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H3394

9. Wrap tonneau cover over softback

assembly. H3396

11. Feed appropriate side cover (‘L’ or ‘R’) into

the retaining channel in the direction of the
chevrons.

H3395

10. Hook leading edge of tonneau cover over

the four hooks.

H3397

12. Slide the side cover up the retaining

channel.

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Unfolding

WARNING
Before unfolding the softback, it is
recommended that the radio aerial is either
tilted towards the vertical, or removed (see
‘RADIO AERIAL’, page 68), to avoid
accidental injury.

H3398

13. Attach stud and velcro fasteners.

H3399

1. Unfasten the side cover velcro and stud

fasteners.

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H3402A
H3400
4. Detach corner post clips. Push and twist
2. Slide the cover out of the retaining to release elbow stay locking collar.
channel.
NOTE: Store the side covers in the lockable
stowage box or side pockets in the loadspace,
once the softback is erected.

H3403

5. Unfold the softback rearwards.

H3401

3. Unhook the tonneau cover.

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H3405

7. Push up (where arrowed) to straighten

elbow.

H3406A

8. Ensure elbow stay locking collar ‘snaps’

up and the location arrow, moulded into
the collar, aligns with the rivet on the
elbow stay.

H3404

6. Attach corner post catch and push away

from the centre of the vehicle to lock. Feed
the corner post beading into the retaining
channel.

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H3408

H3407 10. Feed side screen beading into the retaining

channel, then slide the screen up into
9. Roll up tonneau cover and secure with the
position.
three press studs.

H3409

11. Attach zip, stud and velcro fasteners.

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REMOVING AND FITTING THE
SOFTBACK*
Removing
NOTE: The softback should only be removed
when it is fully folded.

H3411
2. Slide the side cover out of the retaining
channel.

H3410

1. Unfasten side cover velcro and stud

fasteners.

H3412

3. Remove clip from elbow stay.

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H3413

4. Lift the elbow stay away from mounting

and re-attach clip pin onto stay for safe
keeping.

H3415

6. Lift the softback from the vehicle and store

in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: When the softback is to be removed for
a prolonged period of time (ie. when the
hardback is fitted), it is recommended that the
side covers are attached to their press stud and
velcro fixings on the softback.
To prevent risk of scratching the side screens
DO NOT store the side covers in the side screen
stowage bag.

H3414A

5. Use an allen key of a suitable size to loosen

the header clamps until they drop down at
the front. Do not retighten the clamps.

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Fitting

H3416A

7. Using the allen key, release and remove

the corner clamps.

H3417A

1. Locate the corner clamps, then lock them

in place using an allen key.

H3418
2. Position softback on the vehicle.

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H3419
H3420A

3. Insert header clamp into the locating holes

4. Push the front of the clamp up and tighten
in the roof.
using an allen key.

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H3423

7. Feed appropriate (‘L’ or ‘R’) side cover

beading into the retaining channel.

H3421

5. Remove the clip pin from the elbow stay

H3425

8. Slide side cover up the retaining channel,

then attach the stud and velcro fasteners.

H3422

6. Locate the elbow stay on mounting. Insert

clip pin.

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REMOVING AND FITTING THE
Hardback

HARDBACK*
Removal
NOTE: To avoid damaging the vehicle, hardback
removal/refitting is best carried out by two
people. Roof bars* MUST be removed, prior to
removing the hardback (see ‘REMOVING AND
FITTING THE ROOF BARS*’, page 115).

H3427

2. Pivot the rear locking levers 90°

rearwards.

H3428

3. With assistance, lift the hardback (rear

first) from the vehicle.
H3426
1. Press the button on the catch, then push
the catch forwards and allow to drop.

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Fitting
NOTE: The roof bars* MUST be removed, prior
to fitting the hardback to the vehicle (see
‘REMOVING AND FITTING THE ROOF BARS*’,
page 115).

H3429

1. Open taildoor, then with assistance, angle

the hardback as shown and position on
the vehicle.

H3430

2. Locate the rear locking pins and pivot both

locking levers 90° forwards.

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3. Push the front of the header catch
upwards, slide it rearwards and push the
rear of the catch upwards until it ‘snaps’
into position.

WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle if the header catches
are not secure.

H3431

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REMOVING AND FITTING THE ROOF
Roof Bars

BARS*
Removal

WARNING
DO NOT remove or adjust any bolt other than
those highlighted in the following
illustrations.

NOTE: To avoid causing accidental damage to

the vehicle, removal and refitting of roof bars is
best carried out by two people.
H3433
The following procedure must be repeated for 2. Unscrew the front fixing bolt using a Torx
the right hand side of the roof bars. key.

H3434
3. Unscrew the rear fixing bolt.

H3432

1. Remove front finisher - push upwards

where arrowed.

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Fitting
NOTE: The following procedure must be
repeated for the right hand side of the roof bars.

H3435

4. With assistance, lift the roof bars up and

rearwards off the vehicle.

H3436

1. With assistance, carefully position the roof

bars onto the vehicle.

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H3439
H3437

2. Screw the correct bolt into the rear fixing 4. Align the pegs on the underside of the
using a Torx key. front finisher with the holes at the front of
the roof bar and push down to fit.

H3438

3. Screw the correct bolt into the front fixing.

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LOADSPACE SIDE POCKETS STOWAGE BOX
Load Carrying

H3772

3-door models: The side-pocket panels* in the H3330

loadspace (illustrated above) can be removed
to accommodate wider loads, by pulling the The stowage box, set into the loadspace floor,
release catch towards the rear of the vehicle can be used to secure small or valuable items.
(see inset). On some models the box has a lockable lid, on
others the lid is secured by turnbuckle fixings..
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
To lock or unlock: Press the flap (see inset) to
Four fixing points are provided in the rear
access the lock. Insert the starter key and turn
loadspace floor, to assist in safely securing
through 90° clockwise or anticlockwise.
large items of luggage. Land Rover provide a
range of approved luggage retention NOTE: The stowage box may become hot when
accessories. driving - do not store items in the stowage box,
that could be damaged by heat.
WARNING
NOTE: Do not store damp items in the stowage
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or box for prolonged periods - condensation may
luggage, which could move and cause cause mould to form.
personal injury in the event of an accident or
emergency manoeuvre either on or off- road. On some models the audio system is equipped
with a subwoofer housed in the stowage box. In
this case, the box should not be used for
carrying other equipment, and care should be
taken to avoid knocking the underside of the
subwoofer or disturbing the speaker harness
and connection.

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FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
WARNING
On vehicles not fitted with 60/40 split rear seats
the whole seat can be folded forwards to DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or
increase luggage space. On vehicles fitted with luggage that could move, causing personal
60/40 split rear seats, either or both parts of the injury in the event of an accident, or
seat can be folded. emergency manoeuvre - where possible, use
the seat belts to secure luggage carried on the
NOTE: Before folding the rear seats, ensure that seats.
the centre rear seat belt is unbuckled.

WARNING Accommodating long loads

Ensure that the rear seat backrests are Remove the head restraints from the front
securely latched in the upright position when passenger and rear seats (see ‘Head restraint
the seat is in use and when loads are carried removal’, page 20), move the front passenger
in the luggage area. seat forwards as far as possible and fully recline
the seat backrest. Finally, fold the backrest (or
the appropriate part of the backrest in the case
of 60/40 split seats) fully forward as shown.
Loads that are too long to be carried inside the
vehicle should be carried on the roof (see
‘ROOF RACK’, page 121).
If it is necessary to carry a load that protrudes
through the taildoor, or taildoor window, be
aware of any territorial restriction restricting the
length of any such load. In addition, ensure that
loads DO NOT rest on the glass of a partially
open window. Damage to the glass or window
mechanism may occur.

WARNING
H3366 You are advised NOT to carry loads which
require driving with the taildoor or taildoor
Lift the release levers (see inset) to release the window open - poisonous fumes will be drawn
backrest (lift both levers simultaneously on into the vehicle! If driving the vehicle in this
vehicles without 60/40 split seats) and fold the condition is unavoidable, switch the heater to
backrest forwards. face level vents with all vents open, close the
sunroof and windows and turn the air blower
to position 4.

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Maximum luggage space ‘Latch secure’ indicator

H3333
H3332
A ‘latch secure’ indicator, mounted on the top of
To create an extra large luggage area: the right hand side of the rear seat backrest, will
1. Lift the seat release levers to release the pop up showing a red band, when the catch is
backrest and fold the seat backrest released.
forward.
When returning the seat to the upright position,
2. Tip the whole seat assembly forward as
ensure the indicator drops back into the
shown in illustration and readjust the front
backrest and that the red band is no longer
seats as required.
visible - this confirms that the larger portion of
To return the seats to their normal position; the backrest is secure.
push the seat base release levers (shown in
NOTE: The ‘latch secure’ indicator does NOT
lower inset) rearwards to unlock the seat base
indicate that the smaller portion of the 60/40
and unfold the seats. Ensure the seat backrests
split backrest is secure - this must be checked
are properly secured by attempting to push
individually.
them forwards - there should be no movement.
NOTE: When returning the seats to the upright
position, ensure that the seat belts are not
trapped!

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VEHICLE WEIGHT ROOF RACK
Roof bars are available as a factory fitted option
for both three and five door models.
The total roof rack load must NEVER exceed
that given in ‘WEIGHTS’, page 203.

WARNING
DO NOT allow people to sit on the roof rack, or
stand in the rear of the vehicle (even if
H3523
holding on to the roof rack) when the vehicle
is being driven.
When loading a vehicle to its maximum (gross
vehicle weight), consideration must be given to
the unladen vehicle weight and the distribution
of the load, to ensure that axle loadings do not IMPORTANT
exceed the permitted maximum values. • It is recommended that Land Rover
approved load carrying accessories are
It is your responsibility to limit the vehicle load
used wherever possible.
in such a way that neither the maximum axle
loads nor the gross vehicle weight are exceeded • Only carry loads on cross-rails - do not
(see ‘WEIGHTS’, page 203). attach loads directly to the roof bars.
• Use webbing straps (preferably with a
ratchet clamp) to secure loads to cross
rails - do not use elastic or ‘bungee’
straps.
• All loads should be evenly distributed
and secured within the periphery of the
rack.
• Position the roof rack and load so that it
does not impede the opening of a
sunroof.
• Any roof load will reduce the stability of
the vehicle, particularly when cornering
and encountering crosswinds.
• If it is necessary to stow luggage on a
roof rack while driving off-road, all
loads MUST be removed before
traversing side slopes.
• Check to ensure the roof rack and load
are secure after 50 km (30 miles) of any
journey.

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Fitting the cross rails
A pair of cross rails should be fitted to the roof
bars before carrying roof loads. 3

2
H3339

NOTE: On 3-door models, it is recommended

that the cross rails are positioned towards the
front of the roof bars to keep the weight
H3338
towards the centre of the vehicle.
Unlock the clamps (1) (turn the key in the lock When the rail is in the desired position, push
a quarter turn clockwise) at each end of the the clamp covers up. If no resistance is felt at
cross rail and pull the clamp covers (2) down. the point where the line and arrow on the side
of the clamp casing line up (see inset 2), tighten
Position the cross rails over the roof bars. The
the grub screw (4) until there is resistance.
outside rubber edge of each clamp should be
touching the roof bars. If this is not the case, NOTE: Do not overtighten the screw as it will
loosen the bolt (3) with an Allen key and slide then be impossible to close the clamp cover.
the clamp assembly along the cross rail until
Push the clamp cover fully upwards, check that
the correct fit is achieved, then retighten the
the rail will not move and lock with the key (turn
bolt.
a quarter turn anti-clockwise).

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TOW BARS • After loading the trailer, check that the
Towing

weight on the tow hitch point (this is also

WARNING called the drawbar loading weight, or nose
Only fit towing accessories that have been weight), does not exceed 113 kg.
approved by Land Rover. • With the towing vehicle and trailer laden, it
is essential that the trailer adopts a level
aspect. In other words, the trailer must be
level with the ground, with the towing hitch
TOWING A TRAILER
and trailer drawbar set at the same height.
Adjust the height of the hitch point if
WARNING necessary.
DO NOT use the rear lashing eyes or vehicle
• Where the load can be divided between
recovery towing eyes to tow a trailer - serious
trailer and tow vehicle, loading more weight
damage to the vehicle may result.
into the vehicle will generally improve the
In the interest of safety, the maximum stability of the combination. However, you
permissible trailer weight, the maximum rear must ensure that the gross vehicle and
axle load, gross train and drawbar loading maximum rear axle weights are not
weights (also called nose weight) must not be exceededand that the trailer remains level.
exceeded (see ‘TOWING WEIGHT’, • The vehicle's maximum rear axle and gross
page 204). train weights must not be exceeded when
the trailer is attached and both towing
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that vehicle and trailer have been loaded.
vehicle and trailer are loaded and balanced so If the trailer weight exceeds 1800 kg, the
that the combination is stable when in motion. towing vehicle payload must be restricted
(i.e. less than the maximum gross vehicle
When preparing the vehicle for towing, pay
weight) to ensure that the loaded
careful attention to the trailer manufacturer's
combination is within the gross train weight
recommendations and also follow the limit. This may require passengers and/or
guidelines below:
luggage to be removed from the vehicle.
• Ensure that the vehicle's tyre pressures are
correct for towing and that the trailer tyre NOTE: Towing regulations vary from country to
pressures are as recommended by the country. It is very important to ensure that
trailer manufacturer. national regulations governing towing weights
and speed limits are observed (refer to the
• Check that the correct trailer flasher unit is
relevant national motoring organisation for
fitted to the fuse box (consult your dealer)
information). The maximum permissible towed
and check the operation of trailer brakes and
weights quoted in ‘TOWING WEIGHT’,
lights.
page 204, refer to the vehicles's design
• For maximum stability, ensure that loads limitations and NOT to any specific territorial
are properly secured and unable to shift restriction.
position during transit. Also, position loads
so that most of the weight is placed close to
the floor and, where possible, immediately
above or close to the trailer axle(s).

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Towing on severe inclines at full capacity
The maximum permissible Gross Train Weight
(GTW) is the maximum weight of vehicle, plus
trailer (see ‘TOWING WEIGHT’, page 204). If a
journey includes severe inclines, ensure that
the grille and radiator are free from obstruction
and that only high quality fuel is used. This
enables the engine and the cooling system to
operate more efficiently.
Correct gear selection will improve vehicle
performance: On vehicles with manual
transmission, select the highest practical gear
that can be maintained without causing the
engine to labour. On vehicles fitted with
automatic transmission, select ‘D’ (Drive) and,
where possible, maintain a speed that
minimises automatic gear changes.
If severe inclines are encountered when towing
at high altitude and in a high ambient
temperature (30°C or greater), the effective
Gross Train Weight will be reduced by up to
300 kg. Therefore, it may be necessary to
reduce the vehicle and/or trailer weight to help
counter the reduced engine performance
caused by the thinner atmosphere experienced
at high altitudes.

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Off-Road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY SAND . . 131
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
TRAVERSING A SLOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
NEGOTIATING A ‘V’ SHAPED GULLY. . . . . . . . . 134
DRIVING IN EXISTING WHEEL TRACKS . . . . . . 134
CROSSING A RIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
CROSSING A DITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
WADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES
Off-Road Driving

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Off-Road Driving

Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely These basic driving techniques are an

essential that inexperienced drivers become introduction to the art of off-road driving and do
fully familiar with the vehicle's controls and not necessarily provide the information needed
also study the off-road driving techniques to successfully cope with every single off-road
described on the following pages. situation.
We strongly recommend that owners who
WARNING intend to drive off-road frequently, should seek
Off-road driving can be hazardous! as much additional information and practical
Familiarise yourself with the recommended experience as possible.
driving techniques in order to minimise risks
Before driving off-road it is important that you
to yourself, your vehicle AND your
check the condition of the wheels and tyres and
passengers.
that the tyre pressures are correct. Worn or
DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be incorrectly inflated tyres will adversely affect
prepared for emergencies at all times. the performance, stability and safety of the
vehicle.

IMPORTANT Gear selection - manual gearbox

Correct gear selection is possibly the single
Always wear a seat belt for personal most important factor for safe and successful
protection in all off-road driving situations. off-road driving. While only experience will tell
DO NOT drive if the fuel level is low - you which is the correct gear for any section of
undulating ground and steep inclines could ground, the following basic rules apply:
cause fuel starvation to the engine and
• NEVER change gear or operate the clutch
consequent damage to the catalytic
while negotiating difficult terrain - the drag
converter.
on the wheels may cause the vehicle to stop
when the clutch is depressed and restarting
may be difficult.
• Generally, and especially where slippery or
soft ground conditions prevail, the higher
the gear you select the better.
• When descending very steep slopes, always
select first gear and Hill Descent Control
(HDC).
Inexperienced drivers are advised to stop the
vehicle (on firm ground) and carefully consider
which gear will be most appropriate for each
manoeuvre before continuing.

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Slipping the clutch Hill descent control (HDC)
Use of excessive clutch slip to prevent the During a descent, if engine braking is
engine stalling will result in premature clutch insufficient to control the vehicle speed, HDC (if
wear. Always select a gear low enough to selected) automatically operates the brakes to
enable the vehicle to proceed without needing slow the vehicle and maintain a speed relative
to slip the clutch. to the accelerator pedal position
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on the When driving off-road, HDC can be
clutch pedal; driving across uneven terrain permanently engaged, to ensure that control is
could cause you to inadvertently depress the maintained whenever 1st or reverse gears (‘1’
clutch, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle. or ‘R’ for automatic transmission) are selected.
ABS and Traction control are still fully
Gear selection - automatic gearbox operational and will assist if the need arises.
On automatic models, with the main selector
NOTE: With HDC selected, gear changes can be
lever set at ‘D’, the gearbox automatically
carried out in the normal way.
provides the correct gear for the majority of
off-road conditions. Remember that position ‘1’
Accelerating
will hold the gearbox in first gear to give
Use the accelerator with care - any sudden
maximum engine braking when required.
surge of power may induce wheel spin and,
When descending very steep slopes, always therefore, invoke unnecessary operation of
select position ‘1’ and Hill Descent Control traction control, or in extreme conditions could
(HDC). lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

Braking
As far as possible, vehicle speed should be
controlled through correct gear selection and
the use of Hill Descent Control (HDC).
Application of the brake pedal should be kept to
a minimum. In fact, if the correct gear and HDC
have been selected, braking will be largely
unnecessary.
If the brake pedal is depressed when HDC is
active, HDC is overridden and the brakes will
perform as normal. If the brake pedal is then
released, HDC will recommence operating, if
necessary.

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Steering Ground clearance
Don't forget to allow for ground clearance
beneath the body and under the front and rear
bumpers. Note that the suspension arms are
situated below the body. Note also that there
are other parts of the vehicle which may come
into contact with the ground - take care not to
ground the vehicle.
Ground clearance is particularly important at
the bottom of steep slopes, or where wheel ruts
are unusually deep and where sudden changes
in the slope of the ground are experienced.
ALWAYS attempt to avoid obstacles that may
foul the underside of the vehicle.

H2410A Loss of traction

If the vehicle is immobilised due to loss of
wheel grip, the following hints could be of
WARNING value:
DO NOT hold the steering wheel with your • Remove obstacles rather than forcing the
thumbs inside the rim - a sudden ‘Kick’ of the vehicle to cross them.
wheel as the vehicle negotiates a rut or
boulder could seriously injure them. ALWAYS • Clear clogged tyre treads.
grip the wheel on the outside of the rim (as • Reverse as far as possible, then attempt an
shown) when traversing uneven ground. increased speed approach - additional
momentum may overcome the obstacle.
• Brushwood, sacking or any similar material
Survey the ground before driving placed in front of the tyres may improve tyre
Before negotiating difficult terrain, it is wise to grip.
carry out a preliminary survey on foot. This will
minimise the risk of your vehicle getting into CD Autochanger
difficulty through a previously unnoticed Playing CDs while negotiating arduous off-road
hazard. terrain is not recommended. Severe jolting of
the vehicle may disturb the operation of the
autochanger, causing the disc to ‘jump or skip’.

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AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
Vehicles operated in arduous conditions,
particularly on dusty, muddy or wet terrain, and
IMPORTANT
vehicles undergoing frequent or deep wading
Before rejoining the public highway, or conditions will require more frequent servicing.
driving at speeds above 40 km/h, See ‘OWNER MAINTENANCE’, page 140 and
consideration should be given to the contact a Land Rover dealer for advice.
following:
• Wheels and tyres must be cleaned of After wading in salt water or driving on sandy
mud and inspected for damage. beaches, use a hose to wash the underbody
components and any exposed body panels with
• If wheels and tyres are not cleaned fresh water. This will help to protect the
properly, damage to the wheels, tyres, vehicle's cosmetic appearance.
braking system and suspension
components could occur.
• Brake discs and callipers should be
examined and any stones or grit that
may affect braking efficiency removed.

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DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Driving Techniques

SAND (ice, snow, mud, wet grass)

The ideal technique for driving on soft sand • Select the highest gear possible.
requires the vehicle to be kept moving at all
• Drive away using the MINIMUM throttle
times - soft sand causes excessive drag on the
possible.
wheels, resulting in a rapid loss of motion once
driving momentum is lost. For this reason, gear • Drive slowly at all times, keeping braking to
changing (particularly on manual gearbox a minimum and avoiding violent
vehicles) should be avoided. movements of the steering wheel.

Select the highest suitable gear and REMAIN in

that gear until a firm surface is reached.

Stopping the vehicle on soft ground, in sand

or on an incline
If you do stop the vehicle, remember:
Starting on an incline or in soft ground or sand
may be difficult. Always park on a firm level
area, or with the vehicle facing downhill.
To avoid wheel spin, select second or third
gear, (‘D’ for automatic gearbox), and use the
MINIMUM throttle necessary to get the vehicle
moving.
If forward motion is lost, avoid excessive use of
the throttle - this will cause wheel spin and tend
to dig the vehicle into the sand. Clear sand from
around the tyres and ensure that the body is not
bearing on the sand before again attempting to
move.
If the wheels have sunk, use an air bag lifting
device or high lift jack to raise the vehicle, and
then build up sand under the wheels so that the
vehicle is again on level ground. If a restart is
still not possible, place sand mats or ladders
beneath the wheels.

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CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES When the vehicle is back on level ground or
ALWAYS follow the fall line of the slope - where traction can be regained, a faster
travelling diagonally could encourage the approach will probably enable the hill to be
vehicle to slide broadside down the slope. climbed. However, DO NOT take unnecessary
risks, if the hill is too difficult to climb, find an
Select 1st gear (‘1’ for automatic transmission) alternative route.
and engage hill descent control (HDC). If the
surface is loose or slippery, use sufficient
WARNING
speed in the highest practical gear to take
advantage of your vehicle's momentum. DO NOT attempt to reverse down a slope
However, too high a speed over a bumpy without the engine running, or HDC and the
surface may result in a wheel lifting, causing the braking effect of the gearbox will be lost.
vehicle to lose traction. In this case try a slower
approach. Traction can also be improved by
easing off the accelerator just before loss of
forward motion.
If the vehicle is unable to complete a climb, do
not attempt to turn it around while on the slope.
Instead, adopt the following procedure to
reverse downhill to the foot of the slope.
1. Hold the vehicle stationary using both foot
and hand brakes.
2. Restart the engine if necessary.
3. Engage reverse gear (‘R’ for automatic
transmission).
4. Select hill descent control (HDC), if not
already selected.
5. Release the handbrake. Then release the
foot brake and clutch (where applicable)
simultaneously, and allow the vehicle to
reverse down the slope using engine
braking and HDC to control the rate of
descent.
6. Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle
to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT apply
the brake or clutch pedal during the
descent.
7. If the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate
slightly to allow the tyres to regain grip.

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DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES TRAVERSING A SLOPE
WARNING WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may cause Failure to follow these instructions may cause
the vehicle to roll over. the vehicle to roll over.

H3446

• Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length

before the start of the slope and engage first
gear (‘1’, for automatic transmission) and
hill descent control (HDC). H3447

• Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle in Before crossing a slope ALWAYS observe the
order to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT following precautions:
touch the brake or clutch pedals (where • Check that the ground is firm and not
applicable) during the descent - the engine slippery.
and HDC will limit the speed, keeping the
• Check that the wheels on the downhill side
vehicle under perfect control provided the
of the vehicle are not likely to drop into
front wheels are rotating. If the vehicle
depressions in the ground and that the
begins to slide, the limits of adhesion have
‘uphill’ wheels will not run over rocks, tree
been reached, and it may be impossible to
roots, or similar obstacles that could
maintain the minimum speed relative to the
suddenly increase the angle of tilt.
gear selected. In this case, HDC may
automatically accelerate the vehicle • Ensure that passenger weight is evenly
sufficient to maintain directional stability. distributed, that all roof rack luggage is
DO NOT use the accelerator or the brakes or removed and that all other luggage is
attempt to change gear. HDC will properly secured and stowed as low as
automatically slow the vehicle down again possible. Always remember; any sudden
as soon as possible. movement of the load could cause the
vehicle to overturn.
• Once level ground is reached, select a
suitable gear for the next stage of your • Rear seat passengers should sit on the
journey. uphill side of the vehicle or, in extreme
conditions, should vacate the vehicle until
the sloping ground has been safely
negotiated.

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NEGOTIATING A ‘V’ SHAPED GULLY CROSSING A DITCH
Observe extreme caution! Steering up either of
the gully walls could cause the side of the
vehicle to be trapped against the opposite gully
wall.

DRIVING IN EXISTING WHEEL TRACKS

As far as possible allow the vehicle to steer
itself along the bottom of the ruts. However,
always keep a light hold of the steering wheel to
prevent it from spinning free.
H3449
Particularly in wet conditions, if the steering
wheel is allowed to spin free, the vehicle may Cross ditches at an angle so that three wheels
appear to be driving straight ahead in the ruts, always maintain contact with the ground. If a
but in actual fact (due to the lack of traction ditch is approached head on, both front wheels
caused by the wet ground) is unknowingly on will drop into the ditch together, possibly
full right or left lock. Then, when level ground is resulting in the body and front bumper being
reached, or if a dry patch of ground is trapped on opposite sides of the ditch.
encountered, the wheels will find traction and
cause the vehicle to suddenly veer to left or
right.

CROSSING A RIDGE

H3448

Approach at right angles so that both front

wheels cross the ridge together - an angled
approach could cause diagonally opposite
wheels lifting from the ground at the same time.

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WADING After wading
• Drive the vehicle a short distance and apply
WARNING the foot brake to check that the brakes are
The maximum advisable wading depth is fully effective.
0,4 m. • DO NOT rely on the handbrake to hold the
vehicle stationary until the brakes are
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
thoroughly dried out; in the meantime, leave
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
the vehicle parked in gear (‘P’ for automatic
time when the water level is above the door
gearbox vehicles).
sills.
• Remove any protective covering from in
front of the radiator grille.
If the depth of water is likely to exceed 0,4 m,
the following precautions should be observed: • If the water was particularly muddy, remove
any blockages (mud and leaves) from the
• Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator
radiator to reduce the risk of overheating.
grille to prevent water from soaking the
engine and mud from blocking the radiator. • If deep water is regularly negotiated, check
all oils for signs of water contamination -
• Ensure that the silt bed beneath the water is
contaminated oil can be identified through
free of obstacles and firm enough to
its ‘milky’ appearance. In addition, check the
support the vehicle's weight and provide
air filter element for water ingress and
sufficient traction.
replace if wet - consult a Land Rover dealer
• Ensure that the engine air intake is clear of if necessary.
the water level.
• If salt water is frequently negotiated,
• Select a low gear and maintain sufficient thoroughly wash the underbody
throttle to prevent the engine from stalling. components and exposed body panels with
This is particularly important if the exhaust fresh water.
pipe is under water.
NOTE: Vehicles required to undergo frequent or
• Drive slowly into the water and accelerate to
deep wading conditions will require more
a speed which causes a bow wave to form;
frequent servicing. Contact a Land Rover dealer
then maintain that speed.
for advice.
At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.

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Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
OWNER MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
EMISSION CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
ROAD TESTING DYNAMOMETERS (‘rolling roads’).
142

Bonnet Opening
BONNET OPENING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Engine Compartment
2.0 DIESEL ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
1.8 PETROL ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
2.5 PETROL ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Engine
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Cooling System
COOLANT CHECK & TOP-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
ANTI-FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Brakes
BRAKE FLUID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Power Steering
POWER STEERING FLUID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Washers
WINDSCREEN WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Wiper Blades
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

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Battery
BATTERY SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
BATTERY MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
THE EFFECTS OF BATTERY DISCONNECTION . 158

Tyres
CARING FOR YOUR TYRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
SNOW CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Cleaning & Vehicle Care

WASHING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
CLEANING THE INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Identification Numbers
CONTACTING YOUR DEALER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . 166
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . 167

Parts & Accessories

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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Brake fluid and coolant replacement
Owner Maintenance

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance

Regular systematic maintenance is the key to The brake fluid and engine coolant (anti-freeze
ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency and water solution) needs to be replaced every
of your vehicle. 60,000 km or 36 months, whichever is the
sooner. Your dealer will replace the brake fluid
Maintenance is the owner's responsibility and and coolant at the scheduled services.
you must ensure that owner maintenance
operations, brake fluid and coolant changes are
carried out when required and according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The routine maintenance requirements for your
vehicle are shown in the Service Portfolio book.
Most of this necessary workshop maintenance
requires specialised knowledge and equipment,
and should preferably be entrusted to a Land
Rover dealer.

Service Portfolio
The Service Portfolio book includes a Service
Record section, which enables a record to be
kept of all services that are carried out on the
vehicle. This section of the book also provides
a facility for the dealer to record brake fluid and
camshaft drive belt changes, as well as the
fitting of replacement airbag modules.
Ensure your dealer signs and stamps the book
after each service.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine services referred to IMPORTANT
previously, a number of simple checks must be
carried out more frequently. You can carry out Special operation conditions
these checks yourself and advice is given on the When a vehicle is operated in extremely
pages that follow. arduous conditions or a dusty, wet or
muddy terrain, more frequent attention
Any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels, must be paid to servicing requirements.
or uneven tyre wear, should be reported to a For example: if your vehicle experiences
dealer without delay. deep wading conditions, even DAILY
servicing could be necessary to ensure the
Daily checks
continued safe and reliable operation of the
• Operation of lights, horn, direction
vehicle.
indicators, wipers, washers and warning
Contact a Land Rover dealer for advice.
lights.
• Operation of seat belts and brakes.
• Look for fluid deposits underneath the
vehicle that might indicate a leak.
Weekly checks (or every 400 km)
• Engine oil level.
NOTE: The engine oil level should be
checked more frequently if the vehicle is
driven for prolonged periods at high speeds.
• Coolant level.
• Screen washer fluid level.
• Tyre pressures and condition.
• Operate air conditioning*.
Monthly checks
• Brake fluid level.
• Power steering fluid level.

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SAFETY IN THE GARAGE Poisonous fluids
Fluids used in motor vehicles are poisonous
WARNING and should not be consumed or brought into
Cooling fans may continue to operate after the contact with open wounds. These include;
engine is switched off. When the engine is battery acid, anti-freeze, brake and power
hot, the cooling fans may also COMMENCE steering fluid, petrol, diesel, engine oil and
operating after the engine is switched off and windscreen washer additives.
continue operating for up to 8 minutes. Keep For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey all
clear of all fans while working in the engine instructions printed on labels and containers.
compartment.
Used engine oil
If you need to carry out maintenance, observe Prolonged contact with engine oil may cause
the following safety precautions at all times: serious skin disorders, including dermatitis and
cancer of the skin. ALWAYS wash thoroughly
• Keep your hands and clothing away from
after contact.
drive belts and pulleys.
• If the vehicle has been driven recently, DO It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
NOT TOUCH exhaust and cooling system or soil. Use authorised waste disposal
components until the engine has cooled. sites to dispose of used oil and toxic chemicals.
• DO NOT TOUCH electrical leads or
components while the engine is running, or
with the starter switch turned on.
• NEVER leave the engine running in an
unventilated area - exhaust gases are
poisonous and extremely dangerous.
• DO NOT work beneath the vehicle with the
wheel changing jack as the only means of
support.
• Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept
away from the engine compartment.
• Wear protective clothing, including, where
practicable, gloves made from an
impervious material.
• Remove metal wrist bands and jewellery
before working in the engine compartment.
• DO NOT allow tools or metal parts of the car
to make contact with the battery leads or
terminals.

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EMISSION CONTROL ROAD TESTING DYNAMOMETERS
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of (‘rolling roads’)
emission and evaporative control equipment Because your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock
designed to meet specific territorial brakes and permanent four-wheel drive, it is
requirements. You should be aware that essential that any dynamometer testing is
unauthorised replacement, modification or carried out ONLY by a qualified person familiar
tampering with this equipment by an owner or with the dynamometer testing and safety
repair shop may be unlawful and subject to procedures practiced by Land Rover dealers.
legal penalties. Contact your Land Rover dealer for further
information.
In addition, engine settings must not be
tampered with. These have been established to
ensure that your vehicle complies with
stringent exhaust emission regulations.
Incorrect engine settings may adversely affect
exhaust emissions, engine performance and
fuel consumption, as well as causing high
temperatures, which will result in damage to
the catalytic converter and the vehicle.

WARNING
Under no circumstances should any part of
the fuel system be dismantled or replaced by
anyone other than a suitably qualified motor
vehicle technician. Failure to comply with this
instruction may result in fuel spillage with a
consequent serious risk of fire.

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BONNET OPENING Closing the bonnet
Bonnet Opening

WARNING
1 4
DO NOT drive with the bonnet retained by the
safety catch alone.

Replace the support stay in its retaining clip,

then lower the bonnet, allowing it to drop for
the last 30 cm approx.
After closing the bonnet, check that the lock is
fully engaged by attempting to lift the front edge
of the bonnet. This should be free from all
movement.

3 2

H3450

1. From inside the vehicle on the right hand

side, pull the bonnet release handle (see
illustration).
2. Lift the bonnet safety catch lever and raise
the bonnet.
3. Unclip the bonnet support stay.
4. Fit the support stay into the cut-out in the
underside of the bonnet.

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2.0 DIESEL ENGINE
Engine Compartment

1 2 3

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1. Power steering reservoir.

WARNING
2. Cooling system reservoir.
3. Brake fluid reservoir. While working in the engine compartment,
4. Engine oil filler cap. ALWAYS observe the safety precautions
5. Engine oil dipstick (yellow). listed under ‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’,
6. Washer reservoir. page 141.

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1.8 PETROL ENGINE

1 2 3

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1. Power steering reservoir.

WARNING
2. Cooling system reservoir.
3. Brake fluid reservoir. While working in the engine compartment,
4. Engine oil filler cap. ALWAYS observe the safety precautions
5. Engine oil dipstick. listed under ‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’,
6. Washer reservoir. page 141’.

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2.5 PETROL ENGINE

1 2 3

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1. Power steering reservoir.

WARNING
2. Cooling system reservoir.
3. Brake fluid reservoir. While working in the engine compartment,
4. Engine oil filler cap. ALWAYS observe the safety precautions
5. Engine oil dipstick. listed under ‘SAFETY IN THE GARAGE’,
6. Washer reservoir. page 141.

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ENGINE OIL Oil specification
Engine

Check the oil level weekly, or every 250 miles

(400 km). Ideally the oil level should be checked Petrol engines: 10W/40 engine oil meeting
with the engine cold and the vehicle resting on ACEA A2.
level ground. If the engine is already warm, then Diesel engines: 10W/40 or 15W/40 engine oil
wait for at least two minutes after switching off meeting both ACEA A3 and ACEA B3
before checking the level. specifications.

NOTE: Check the engine oil more frequently if NOTE: Mixing oil additives with the engine oil is
the vehicle is driven at high speeds for not recommended and could damage the
prolonged periods. engine.
Oils manufactured to the above specifications
are suitable for use in temperatures between
-20°C to +30°C (if ambient temperature falls
outside these limits, seek advice from your
dealer).

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Oil level check & top-up 1. Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade
clean.
WARNING 2. Slowly insert the dipstick and withdraw
Take care to avoid spilling engine oil onto a again to check the level, which should
hot engine - a fire may result! Wipe up any NEVER be allowed to fall below the lower
spillage immediately. mark on the dipstick.
3. To top-up, remove the oil filler cap and add
oil to maintain a level between the upper
and lower marks on the dipstick. As a
general guide, if the level on the dipstick
is:
• nearer to the upper mark than the
lower, add no oil.
• nearer to the lower mark than the
upper, add half a litre of oil.
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MIN MIN
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with the engine oil level
H3454 ABOVE the upper mark, or BELOW the lower
Petrol engines
mark on the dipstick, will damage the engine.

4. Wait for five minutes and then recheck the

level, adding more oil if necessary - DO
NOT OVERFILL!
5. Finally, ensure the dipstick and filler cap
are replaced.
NOTE: If oil consumption seems excessive,
check the system for leaks and contact your
dealer.

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COOLANT CHECK & TOP-UP
Cooling System

WARNING
The coolant level in the expansion tank should
be checked at least weekly (more frequently in Take care not to spill anti-freeze onto a hot
high mileage or arduous operating conditions). engine - a fire may result. Wipe up any
Always check the level WHEN THE SYSTEM IS spillage immediately.
COLD and with the vehicle resting on level
ground. NOTE: DO NOT add rust inhibitors or other
additives to the coolant - these may not be
WARNING compatible with the coolant or engine
NEVER remove the filler cap when the engine components.
is hot - escaping steam or scalding water If the coolant level has fallen appreciably,
could cause serious personal injury. suspect leakage or overheating and arrange for
your dealer to examine the vehicle.
If it is necessary to remove the filler cap before
the system has fully cooled, loosen the cap WARNING
slowly, allowing the air pressure to escape DO NOT overfill the reservoir and NEVER run
gradually. the engine without coolant.
NOTE: Anti-freeze will damage painted
surfaces: Soak up any spillage with an If the cooling system is to be topped-up before
absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area the vehicle is to be left undriven over the winter,
with a mixture of car shampoo and water. mix the anti-freeze and water together
thoroughly BEFORE adding it to the cooling
system.
Ensure the cap is tightened fully after top-up is
completed.

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Top-up with a 50% mixture of anti-freeze and

water (see ‘Coolant specification’, page 150) so
that the surface of the coolant is level with the
‘MAX’ indicator on the side of the tank.

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ANTI-FREEZE Coolant specification

WARNING Use ONLY Havolene Extended Life Coolant

(XLC) or any ethylene glycol based anti-freeze
Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if
(containing no methanol) with only Organic
swallowed - keep containers sealed and out
Acid Technology (OAT) corrosion inhibitors.
of the reach of children. If accidental
consumption is suspected, seek medical
attention immediately. In an emergency - and only if this type of
anti-freeze is unavailable - top-up the cooling
Prevent anti-freeze coming in contact with the
system with clean water, but be aware of the
skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse immediately
resultant reduction in frost protection. DO NOT
with plenty of water.
top-up or refill with conventional anti-freeze
formulations. If in doubt consult a Land Rover
Anti-freeze contains important corrosion dealer.
inhibitors. The anti-freeze content of the
coolant must be maintained at 50% ± 5% all
year round (not just in cold conditions). To
ensure that the anti-corrosion properties of the
coolant are retained, the anti-freeze content
should be checked once a year (regardless of
mileage) and completely renewed every 3 years
or 60,000 km, whichever is the sooner. Failure
to do so may cause corrosion of the radiator
and engine components.
The specific gravity of a 50% anti-freeze
solution at 20°C is 1.075 and protects against
frost down to -36°C.

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BRAKE FLUID Brake fluid specification
Brakes

WARNING Only use Shell Donax YB DOT 4 brake fluid or,

if this is unavailable, use a brake fluid of the
Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep containers
same specification.
sealed and out of the reach of children. If
accidental consumption of fluid is suspected,
seek medical attention immediately.
If brake fluid should come into contact with
the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water.

IMPORTANT
Brake fluid must be completely renewed
every 60,000 km or 36 months, whichever
is the sooner.

Check
The fluid level may fall slightly during normal
use as a result of brake pad wear but should not
be allowed to fall below the ‘MIN’ mark. If there
is any appreciable drop in level over a short
period, consult your dealer. DO NOT drive if the
fluid level is below the minimum mark on the
reservoir.

WARNING
Contact your dealer immediately if brake
pedal travel is unusually long or if there is any
appreciable drop in brake fluid level.

With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid

level at least every week (more frequently in
high mileage or arduous operating conditions).
Check the level visually through the side of the
transparent reservoir without removing the
filler cap.

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Top-up

WARNING
Take care not to spill fluid onto a hot engine -
a fire may result. Wipe up any spillage
immediately.

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Wipe the filler cap clean before removing, to

prevent dirt from entering the reservoir.
Unscrew the cap and top-up the reservoir to the
‘MAX’ mark using a recommended fluid.
Use only new fluid from an airtight container
(old fluid from opened containers or fluid
previously bled from the system will have
absorbed moisture, which will adversely affect
performance, and must NOT be used). DO NOT
OVERFILL!
NOTE: Brake fluid will damage painted
surfaces: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area
with a mixture of car shampoo and water.

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POWER STEERING FLUID If more fluid is needed, first wipe the filler cap
Power Steering

clean to prevent dirt from entering the

WARNING reservoir, then twist the cap a quarter turn
Power steering fluid is highly toxic - keep anti-clockwise and pull to remove.
containers sealed and out of reach of Top up the reservoir to the upper level mark
children. If accidental consumption of fluid is using a recommended fluid. DO NOT
suspected, seek medical attention OVERFILL!
immediately.
NOTE: Power steering fluid will damage painted
If power steering fluid should come into surfaces: Soak up any spillage with an
contact with the skin or eyes, rinse absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area
immediately with plenty of water. with a mixture of car shampoo and water.
Take care not to spill power steering fluid
onto a hot engine - a fire may result. Wipe up Emergency operation
any spillage immediately. Any large or sudden drop in the fluid level must
be investigated by a qualified dealer.
If it can be established that fluid loss is slow,
Check and Top-up then the reservoir may be topped-up to the
Check and top-up the fluid level ONLY when the upper level mark to enable the vehicle to be
engine is cold. You should also ensure that the driven to the nearest qualified dealer for
front wheels are in the straight ahead position examination.
before stopping the engine and checking the
fluid level. If the fluid level has dropped below the lower
level mark, top-up the reservoir before starting
the engine, or damage to the steering pump
could result.

Fluid specification

Only use fluids to Dexron IID or III specification.

Oils manufactured to the above specifications

are suitable for use in temperatures between
-20°C to +30°C (if climatic temperature falls
outside these limits, seek advice from your
dealer).
NOTE: The colour of commercially available
fluids may differ from that of the power steering
fluid used to fill the system during manufacture.
H2346 This is not cause for concern.

Check the fluid level against the marks on the

side of the reservoir.

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WINDSCREEN WASHERS
Washers

WARNING
Fluid top-up
Some screenwash products are inflammable,
particularly if high or undiluted
concentrations are exposed to sparking. Do
not allow screenwash to come into contact
with naked flames or sources of ignition.
Body panels may suffer discoloration as a
result of screenwash spillage.Take care to
avoid spillage, particularly if an undiluted or
high concentration of screenwash is being
used. If spillage occurs, wash the affected
area immediately with water.

Washer jets
Operate the washer switches periodically to
check that the nozzles are clear and properly
directed.
H2345
The windscreen washer jets are set during
The windscreen washer reservoir supplies both manufacture and should not need adjusting.
front and rear screen washer jets. However, if adjustment is ever necessary, insert
a needle into the jet orifice and lever gently to
Check the reservoir level at least every week position each jet so that the spray is directed
and to prevent freezing in cold weather, top-up towards the centre of the windscreen.
with a mixture of water and a recommended
screenwash. Should a windscreen washer jet become
obstructed, insert a needle or thin strand of wire
Preferably mix the recommended quantities of into the orifice to clear the blockage.
water and screenwash in a separate container
before topping-up the system, and always NOTE: The rear screen washer jet is integral
follow the instructions on the screenwash with the wiper arm and requires no adjustment.
container.
NOTE: DO NOT use an anti-freeze or
vinegar/water solution in the washer reservoir -
anti-freeze will damage painted surfaces, while
vinegar can damage the windscreen washer
pump.

Screenwash

Use Land Rover Parts STC8249 screenwash, or

any good quality proprietary screenwash.

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WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT Only fit replacement wiper blades that are
Wiper Blades

identical to the original specification.

IMPORTANT
Rear wiper blades
• Grease, silicone and petrol based
products impair the blade's wiping
capability. Wash the wiper blades in
warm soapy water and periodically
check their condition.
• If signs of hardness or cracking in the
rubber are found, or if the wipers leave
streaks or unwiped areas on the
windscreen during use, then the wiper
blades should be replaced.
• Clean the windscreen regularly with an
approved glass cleaner and ensure the
screen is thoroughly cleaned before
fitting replacement wiper blades.

Front wiper blades

H3458

Lift the wiper arm away from the rear screen, as

far as the spare wheel carrier will allow. Pivot
the blade assembly away from the arm (as
arrowed), levering against resistance, until the
1 2 two retaining lugs detach from their slots at the
end of the arm. Carefully replace the arm to its
stowed position.
3
H3457
To replace, position the wiper arm into the
Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen. aperture in the middle of the blade assembly,
With the blade at 90° to the arm as shown, line up the retaining lugs with the
disconnect the blade by pushing in the locking corresponding slots in the wiper arm and push
tab (1) and sliding the blade (2) down the arm firmly into position until the blade clips into
(3). place.

Fitting a replacement blade is a reversal of this

process; position the new blade assembly on
the wiper arm and slide the blade fully towards
the hooked end of the arm until it locks in place.
Check that the blade is securely locked before
returning the wiper assembly to the
windscreen.

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BATTERY SAFETY BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Battery

WARNING
Batteries contain sulphuric acid, which is
both corrosive and poisonous. If spillage
occurs:
• On clothing or the skin - remove any
contaminated clothing immediately, flush
the skin with large amounts of water, and
seek medical attention urgently.
• In the eyes - flush with clean water
immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention urgently.
• Swallowing battery acid can be fatal H3459
unless IMMEDIATE action is taken - seek
medical attention urgently. The battery is designed to be maintenance free,
During normal operation batteries emit so topping-up is unnecessary. On the top of the
explosive hydrogen gas - ensure sparks and battery there is a battery condition indicator
naked lights are kept away from the engine (arrowed in illustration). Examine the indicator
compartment. periodically to check the battery's condition.
When the indicator shows:
For your safety, remove all metal wrist bands • GREEN - the battery is in a good state of
and jewellery before working in the engine charge.
compartment and NEVER allow the battery
terminals or vehicle leads to make contact • DARK (turning to black) - the battery needs
with tools or metal parts of the vehicle. charging.
• CLEAR (or light yellow) - the battery must
be replaced. Do not charge the battery or
push start the vehicle in this condition.
If the green dot is missing the battery needs
charging.
NOTE: If necessary, clean the battery top to
ensure a clear view. Use a flashlight if natural
light is poor.
If the indicator shows clear or yellow, tap the
indicator with the handle of a screwdriver to
disperse any air bubbles. If the colour is
unchanged, the battery must be replaced.

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Battery removal and replacement ‘Quick release’ batteries*

IMPORTANT
• Do not reverse the polarity of the
battery - the electrical system may be
damaged if the battery leads are
connected to the wrong terminals.
• DO NOT run the engine with the battery
disconnected, or disconnect the battery
while the engine is running.
• Keep the battery upright at all times -
damage will be caused if the battery is
tilted more than 45 degrees.

H3537
Before disconnecting the battery, disarm the
alarm, and ensure that the starter switch and all In some markets, the negative (‘-’) lead is fitted
electrical equipment is turned off. with a ‘quick release’ terminal connection. Turn
To remove: disconnect the negative (‘-’) cable the handwheel anti-clockwise to disconnect the
first and then the positive (‘+’) cable. When negative lead (as illustrated).
reconnecting, connect the positive cable first
and then the negative cable. Do not allow the Replacement batteries
battery terminals to make contact with metal Only fit a replacement battery of the same type
parts of the vehicle. and specification as the original - other
batteries may vary in size or have different
To release the battery from the vehicle, undo terminal positions which could cause a fire
the bolt and remove the battery clamping plate hazard when connected to the vehicle's
(see illustration). electrical system.
When replacing, ensure the battery is fitted the
Battery charging
right way round (terminal posts towards the
rear of the vehicle) and that the clamping plate
is secure. Tighten the clamping plate bolt until WARNING
the clamping plate is free from movement DO NOT charge the battery if it is connected to
(maximum torque 12 Nm), but do not the vehicle - this may seriously damage the
overtighten. vehicle's electrical system.
DO NOT charge the battery if it is suspected of
Battery disposal being frozen.
Used batteries should be recycled.
However, batteries are hazardous - you
should seek advice about disposal from a Land
Rover dealer or your local authority.

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As the battery ages, it may not retain its charge THE EFFECTS OF BATTERY
as effectively as when it was new. Vehicles that DISCONNECTION
are used infrequently, or are used excessively Some of the vehicle's electrical systems will be
for short journey motoring, or operation in cold affected if the battery is disconnected. These
climates, may need the battery to be charged are listed below, together with the symptoms
regularly. you might experience once the battery is
Always check the battery condition indicator reconnected and the actions required to restore
before charging. operation.

Batteries generate explosive gases, contain Radio/cassette player

corrosive acid and produce levels of electric After battery disconnection, the radio code may
current sufficient to cause serious injury. While be lost and the set fail to operate; this will be
charging, always heed the following apparent from the message appearing in the
precautions: display. To restore operation, enter the security
• Before charging, disconnect and remove the code using the procedure described in the
battery from the vehicle. ‘In-car Entertainment’ book.
• Make sure the battery charger leads are
securely clamped to the battery terminals Taildoor glass
BEFORE switching on the battery charger. If the battery has been disconnected, the
Do not move the leads once the charger is taildoor glass will need to be recalibrated. If the
switched on. alarm was armed when the battery was
disconnected (or discharged), disarm the alarm
• While charging, shield your eyes, or avoid after battery reconnection - the taildoor glass
leaning over the battery. will fully lower. This will happen automatically if
• Keep the area around the top of the battery the alarm was in a disarmed state when the
well ventilated. battery was disconnected.
• Do not allow naked lights near the battery After battery reconnection, fully raise the
(batteries generate inflammable hydrogen taildoor glass (if the glass is not fully raised, an
during and after charging). error ‘beep’ will sound) - the taildoor glass is
• The battery will be charged sufficiently once now recalibrated.
the battery condition indicator shows
GREEN. When charging is finished, switch Alarm system
off the battery charger BEFORE The alarm system will automatically reset to the
disconnecting the leads from the battery status in operation prior to battery
terminals. disconnection, but the handset will need to be
NOTE: The battery will take longer to charge resynchronised (see ‘Handset
in a cold environment. resynchronisation’, page 18).

After charging, leave the battery for one hour Clock

before reconnection to the vehicle - this will The clock will need to be reset to the correct
allow time for explosive gases to disperse, time, see ‘CLOCK’, page 60.
thereby minimising the risk of fire or explosion.

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CARING FOR YOUR TYRES Tyre pressures
Tyres

Correctly inflated tyres will ensure that you

WARNING enjoy the best combination of tyre life, ride
DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS! Do not comfort, fuel economy and road handling.
drive if any tyre is damaged, is excessively Under-inflated tyres wear more rapidly, can
worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure. seriously affect the vehicle's road handling
characteristics and fuel consumption, as well
Always drive with consideration for the as increasing the risk of tyre failure.
condition of the tyres, and regularly inspect the Over-inflated tyres give a harsher ride, wear
tread and side walls for any sign of distortion unevenly and are more prone to damage.
(bulges), cuts or wear. Tyre pressures should be checked at least once
The most common causes of tyre failure are: a week with normal road use, but should be
checked DAILY if the vehicle is used off-road.
• Bumping against kerbs
• Driving over deep potholes in the road Check the pressures (including the spare
wheel) when the tyres are cold - be aware that
• Driving with under or over-inflated tyres
it only takes 1.6 km of driving to warm up the
NOTE: If possible, protect tyres from tyres sufficiently to affect the tyre pressures.
contamination by oil, grease, fuel and other
NOTE: The spare tyre pressure on vehicles
automotive fluids.
fitted with steel wheels can be checked through
the aperture in the wheel cover (provided the
wheel is correctly positioned on the carrier).
Air pressure naturally increases in warm tyres;
if it is necessary to check the tyres when they
are warm (after the car has been driven for a
while), you should expect the pressures to have
increased between 0.3 and 0.4 bar. In this
circumstance, DO NOT let air out of the tyres in
order to match the recommended pressures.

WARNING
If the vehicle has been parked in strong
sunlight or used in high ambient
temperatures, DO NOT reduce tyre pressures;
instead, move the vehicle into the shade and
allow the tyres to cool before checking.

The recommended pressures for cold tyres are

shown in ‘TYRE PRESSURES’, page 199.

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Tyre wear Valves
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly - they
prevent dirt from entering the valve. Check the
valve for leaks (listen for a tell-tale hissing)
when you check the tyre pressure.

Punctured tyres
Your vehicle is fitted with tubeless tyres, which
may not leak if penetrated by a sharp object,
provided the object remains in the tyre. If you
are aware of this occurring, reduce speed
immediately and drive with caution until the
spare wheel can be fitted.
A puncture of this kind will eventually cause the
tyre to lose pressure, which is why regular (and
H3460 frequent) checking of tyre pressures is
important. Punctured or damaged tyres must
The tyres fitted as original equipment to your
be permanently repaired or replaced as soon as
vehicle have wear indicators moulded into the
possible - if in doubt, seek expert advice.
tread pattern. When the tread has worn down to
1.6 mm the indicators start appearing at the DO NOT DRIVE WITH A PUNCTURED TYRE!
surface of the tread pattern, producing the
effect of a continuous band of rubber across the
width of the tyre.
A tyre MUST be replaced as soon as an
indicator band becomes visible or the tread
depth reaches the minimum permitted by
legislation.
NOTE: If tyre wear is uneven (on one side of the
tyre only) or becomes abnormally excessive,
the wheel alignment should be checked by your
dealer.
Tread depth must be checked regularly (at
every maintenance service, or more
frequently). Always replace a tyre before the
tread reaches a remaining depth of 1.6 mm. DO
NOT drive with tyres worn to this limit, the
safety of the vehicle and occupants will be
adversely affected.
NOTE: After off-road use, check to make sure
there are no lumps or bulges in the tyres or
exposure of the ply or cord structure.

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Replacement tyres SNOW CHAINS
Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit the Snow chains are designed for use on metalled
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For roads in extreme conditions only, and are not
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tyres recommended for off-road use. If it is
comply with the original specification shown in necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle,
‘WHEELS & TYRES’, page 199, later in this ALWAYS observe the following:
handbook and that the load and speed ratings • Snow chains can only be fitted to vehicles
shown on the side wall are the same as that of equipped with 195/80 x 15 tyres.
the original equipment. Contact your Land
• It is recommended that ONLY Land Rover
Rover dealer for further information or
approved chains are used - these are
assistance.
designed for your vehicle and will eliminate
Ideally, tyres should be replaced as sets of four, any risk of damage to other components.
but if this is not possible, replace the tyres as • Always adhere to the snow chain fitting and
axle sets. When replacing tyres in axle sets, retensioning instructions, and the speed
always fit the new tyres to the rear axle. limitations recommended for varying road
Always have the wheels and tyres re-balanced conditions. NEVER exceed 50 km/h.
after replacing. • Avoid tyre damage by removing the chains
as soon as the road is free from snow.
WARNING
For further information about approved snow
ALWAYS use the same make and type of chains, consult your Land Rover dealer.
radial-ply tyres front and rear. DO NOT use
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from WARNING
front to rear.
DO NOT fit unapproved snow chains to the
Your vehicle is fitted with road wheels that front wheels - this could damage brake
will NOT accept inner tubes. DO NOT fit a components.
tubed tyre.
DO NOT replace wheels with any type other
than genuine Land Rover parts. Wheels and
tyres are designed for both off-road and
on-road use and have a very important
influence on vehicle handling. Alternative
wheels which do not meet original equipment
specifications should not be fitted.

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WASHING YOUR VEHICLE When using a hose, do not direct the jet into the
Cleaning & Vehicle Care

heater air intake ducts, or through the wheel

trim apertures onto the brake components, or
at the door, window or sunroof seals, or at the
soft-back canopy* where water pressure could
penetrate the seals.

Automatic car wash

If using an automatic car wash (5-door
models), remove the radio aerial before
entering the car wash.
NOTE: DO NOT wash a 3-door model in an
automatic car wash.
H3461

Removing tar spots

WARNING Use white spirit to remove tar spots and
Some high pressure cleaning systems are stubborn grease stains from paintwork. Then
sufficiently powerful to penetrate door and wash immediately with soapy water to remove
window seals and damage rubbing strips and all traces of spirit.
locking mechanisms. Never aim the water jet
directly at heater air intakes, body and Underbody maintenance
sunroof seals, the softback canopy, or at any Corrosive materials used for snow and ice
components that might easily be damaged. removal and dust control can collect on
underbody parts. If these materials are not
removed, accelerated rusting can occur. Use a
WARNING hose to regularly flush the underbody with plain
Read individual product warnings before water, taking particular care to thoroughly clean
using any car cleaning or washing products. those areas where mud and other debris can
easily collect.

If the vehicle is particularly dirty, use a hose to Similarly, after off-road driving or wading in
flush grime and grit from the painted surfaces, muddy or salt water conditions, use a hose to
prior to washing. Then, wash the vehicle using wash underbody components and other
cold or lukewarm water containing a good exposed parts of the vehicle.
quality wash and wax shampoo. Always use
plenty of water to ensure that grit is flushed Engine compartment
from the surface and not ground into the The engine compartment must only be cleaned
paintwork. After washing, rinse the vehicle with by steam cleaning.
clean water and dry off with a chamois leather.
• Do not use hot water!
WARNING
DO NOT use a high pressure hose to clean the
• Do not use detergent soap products or
engine compartment - damage to the
washing-up liquid!
vehicle's electronic systems may occur.
• In hot weather, do not wash the vehicle in
direct sunlight.

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Steam cleaning Softback or hardback windows
Before steam cleaning the engine, cover the
power steering reservoir to prevent WARNING
contamination of fluid and ensure the covers DO NOT use abrasive or solvent cleaners on
and seals of electrical components are in place. the canopy or hardback and especially NOT on
After steam cleaning carefully re-wax the the window panels. Use only mild detergents.
metallic components, especially the steering
column, engine coolant pipes, hose clips and • Wipe off any dust or dirt using a damp soft
the ignition coil clamp, to prevent corrosion. cloth.
• DO NOT wipe the window panels when they
WARNING
are dry.
Do not direct high temperature or high
pressure steam or water onto electrical wiring • Wash the windows with a clean, grit-free
or components. sponge or cloth and a mixture of a mild
dishwashing detergent and cold or
lukewarm water. Rinse the window panels
Softback canopy and hardback thoroughly and wipe with a soft moist cloth.
• Use a soft brush to remove dust and flaking NOTE: The removable window panels fitted
dirt from the canopy or hardback (not the to the softback, are susceptible to
windows), then soak with a mild soap and scratching from the effects of dirt and grit.
water solution to soften encrusted dirt and For this reason, it is important to wash them
remove stains, prior to washing. frequently.
• Wash using a mild soap and water solution, • Remove frost, ice and snow using lukewarm
before rinsing the canopy or hardback with water - do not use a scraper. Take care when
clean lukewarm or cold water. Rinse until all clearing ice or snow from the window
traces of soap are removed. panels, as they are easily scratched and
could crack at low temperatures.
• Never use spirit, petrol or chlorine based
cleaning agents, or wash/wax compounds • Do not put adhesive backed material
to clean the canopy, hardback and windows (badges, stickers etc) onto the window
- wax polishes will become ingrained in the panels - this may result in damage and
textured finish. discolouration.
• Never use an automatic car wash, or a high
Body protection
pressure hose.
After washing, inspect the paintwork for
• Do not aim jets of water at zips or seals. damage. Any stone chips, fractures or deep
• Ensure the canopy is dry before folding or scratches in the bodywork should be repaired
removing. promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly and
• Improper cleaning and lack of care may can develop into major repair expense.
cause damage to the canopy and window Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with
panels, resulting in water penetration. touch-up materials available from your dealer.
Larger areas of damage need to be corrected to
professional standards immediately.

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Polishing CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Occasionally treat the paint surface with an
approved polish containing the following WARNING
properties: Read individual product warnings before
• Very mild abrasives to remove surface using any car cleaning or washing products.
contamination without removing or
damaging the paint.
• Filling compounds that will fill scratches and Plastic materials
reduce their visibility. Clean plastic-faced or cloth covered surfaces
with diluted upholstery cleaner and wipe with a
• Wax to provide a protective coating between
clean cloth.
the paint and the elements.
NOTE: DO NOT polish fascia components - for
NOTE: DO NOT apply wax polish to the Targa
safety, these should remain non-reflective.
roof panels*, or to the bumper mouldings -
polish will become ingrained in the textured
Leather
finished.
Leather seats, steering wheel and trim features
should be cleaned with warm water and a
Windows and mirrors
non-detergent soap. Dry and polish the leather
Regularly clean all windows and mirrors, inside
with a dry, lint-free cloth.
and out, using an approved glass cleaner.
NOTE: DO NOT use petrol, detergents, furniture
Windscreen: In particular, clean the outside of
creams or polishes!
the screen with glass cleaner after washing the
vehicle with wash and wax products, and before
Carpet and fabrics
fitting new wiper blades.
Clean with diluted nylon upholstery cleaner -
Rear screen: Clean the inside with a soft cloth, test a concealed area first.
using a side to side motion to avoid damaging
the heating elements. DO NOT scrape the glass Instrument pack, clock and radio
or use abrasive cleaners - this will damage the Use a clean cloth which has been moistened
heating elements. slightly with water.
Mirrors: Wash with soapy water. Use a plastic
scraper to remove ice. DO NOT use abrasive
WARNING
cleaners or metal scrapers. Do not use chemicals or household cleaners.
Keep fluids and liquids of all kinds away from
Wiper blades the radio.
Wash in warm soapy water. DO NOT use spirit
or petrol based cleaners.

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Fascia mounted rubber mats
The mats are removable for cleaning - replace
with care.

Seat belts
Extend the belts, then use warm water and a
non-detergent soap to clean. Allow the belts to
dry naturally, and do not retract them or use the
vehicle until they are completely dry.

WARNING
DO NOT use bleaches, dyes or cleaning
solvents on seat belts.

Airbag module covers

To prevent airbag SRS damage, the steering
wheel centre pad and area of the fascia panel
containing the passenger airbag should ONLY
be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth and
upholstery cleaner.
DO NOT allow these areas to be flooded with
liquid, and DO NOT use petrol, detergent,
furniture cream or polishes.

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CONTACTING YOUR DEALER
Identification Numbers

When communicating with your dealer, always 1 1

quote the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If your communication concerns the engine or
gearbox, it may be necessary to quote these
numbers as well.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS

1. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
2. Engine Number
2.O diesel engine: Stamped horizontally H3526 2 3
into the flange between the engine casing
and gearbox. 2.0 Diesel engine

1.8 petrol engine: Stamped vertically into

the centre front face of the cylinder block. 1 1
2.5 petrol engine: Stamped vertically into
the right side of the cylinder block (when
viewed from the front).
3. Gearbox number
On a label attached to the upper face of the
gearbox housing.

H3525
2 3
1.8 Petrol engine

1 1

H3527 2 3
2.5 Petrol engine

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The VIN (and recommended maximum vehicle
weights) is stamped on a plate at the foot of the
left hand door pillar and also stamped into the
bulkhead, at the top, inside the engine
compartment. In addition, as a deterrent to car
thieves and to help the police, the VIN is
stamped into a plate, visible at the bottom left
hand corner of the windscreen.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
H3539

A. Type approval (where required)

B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
C. Gross vehicle weight (where required)
D. Gross train weight (where required)
E. Maximum front axle load (where required)
F. Maximum rear axle load (where required)

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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Electrical equipment
Parts & Accessories

Your vehicle has been designed, built and It is extremely hazardous to fit parts or
tested to cope with a variety of off-road driving accessories where installation requires the
conditions, some of which can place the dismantling of, or addition to, either the
severest possible demands on control systems electrical or fuel systems.If an airbag SRS is
and components. As such, fitting replacement fitted to your vehicle, it is recommended that
parts and accessories that have been developed you consult a Land Rover dealer before fitting
and tested to the same stringent standards as any accessory.
the original components will safeguard the
continued reliability, safety and performance After sales service
of your vehicle. The After Sales Parts service is of paramount
importance, both in the UK and across the
To augment the vehicle's already impressive world. In the UK there are over 100 authorised
performance, a comprehensive range of Land Land Rover dealers, all computer linked to
Rover-approved spare parts and accessories is speed the ordering of parts and accessories.
available, enabling the vehicle to fulfil a wide
variety of roles, and enhancing and protecting In addition, with worldwide franchised
the vehicle in the many tasks to which it can be representation in over 100 countries, Land
applied. Rover are able to support your vehicle wherever
you go.
Land Rover parts are the only parts built to
original equipment specifications AND Only Land Rover dealers are able to provide the
approved by Land Rover designers; this means full range of recommended parts and
that every single part and accessory has been accessories that meet the rigorous, Land Rover
rigorously tested by the same engineering team standards of safety, durability and
that designed and built the vehicle and can performance.
therefore be guaranteed for twelve months with
unlimited mileage. Travelling abroad
In some countries it is illegal to fit parts that do
A full list and description of all accessories is not conform to the vehicle manufacturer's
available from your Land Rover dealer. specification. Owners should ensure that any
parts or accessories fitted while travelling
WARNING abroad, also conform to the legal requirements
The fitting of non-approved parts and of their home country.
accessories, or the carrying out of
non-approved alterations or conversions,
may be dangerous and could affect the safety
of the vehicle and occupants, and also
invalidate the terms and conditions of the
vehicle warranty.

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Emergency Information
Wheel Changing
TOOL KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
SPARE WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
LOCKING WHEEL NUTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
JACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
CHANGING A WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Emergency Starting
STARTING WITH A DISCHARGED BATTERY . . . 176
BATTERY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Vehicle Recovery
TOWING EYES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
TOWING FOR RECOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
TRANSPORTER OR TRAILER LASHING. . . . . . . 180

Fuses
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
MAIN FUSE BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX . . . . . . . . . 184
SUPPLEMENTARY FUSE BOX* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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Bulb Replacement
REPLACING BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
HEADLIGHT AND SIDELIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
SIDE REPEATER LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
REAR LIGHT CLUSTER
(Reverse & rear fog guard lights) . . . . . . . . . . . 189
BUMPER MOUNTED LIGHTS
(Rear direction indicator & tail/stop lights) . . . . 190
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
FRONT COURTESY & MAP READING LIGHTS (5 door
models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
REAR COURTESY LIGHT (5 door models) . . . . 192
COURTESY LIGHT (3 door models) . . . . . . . . . 193
GLOVEBOX LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
LOADSPACE LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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Tools
154Emergency Information

TOOL KIT
Wheel Changing

H3497

The tool kit contains the jack, wheel chock,

wheel nut spanner and locking wheel nut socket
and extractor tool*.
The wheel chock is designed to fold flat and
H3492 must be assembled, as shown in the
illustration, before use.
The tool kit is contained in a toolbox located in
the rear loadspace stowage box (see
Care of the jack
‘STOWAGE BOX’, page 118). To remove the
Examine the jack occasionally and clean and
toolbox from the stowage box, unscrew the
grease the moving parts.
restraining clamp.
Always close the jack and return the jack to the
To open the toolbox, lift the two catches.
toolbox when not in use.
NOTE: When not in use, the tools should always
be returned to the toolbox, and the toolbox
should be securely clamped in the stowage box.
Only tighten the restraining clamp to ‘finger’
tightness, when making the toolbox secure.

WARNING
DO NOT drive with the tools or toolbox loose
in the vehicle. In the event of a collision they
could become dangerous projectiles and
cause serious personal injury.

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SPARE WHEEL
WARNING
Removing the spare wheel
DO NOT use the spare wheel securing nuts in
place of the road wheel nuts, or use the road
wheel nuts to secure the spare wheel - the
nuts are not inter-changeable.
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care
when lifting and particularly when removing
the spare wheel from its mounting position on
the tail door.

Refitting the spare wheel

Position the spare wheel on the carrier.
On vehicles fitted with steel wheels, fit the spare
wheel cover. The cover has an aperture at the
bottom to allow the tyre pressure of the spare
H3464 wheel to be checked without removing the
cover.
Vehicles fitted with a steel spare wheel are
supplied with a cover, which fits against the NOTE: For this to be possible, the spare wheel
wheel. and is secured by the wheel nuts. must be placed on its mounting with the valve
at the bottom.
Use the wheel nut wrench supplied in the tool
kit to remove the nuts securing the spare wheel Fit and tighten the nuts securing the spare
to the carrier and then lift off the wheel. wheel to the carrier.

NOTE: In some markets, vehicles fitted with

alloy wheels have a locking wheel nut fitted to
each wheel, including the spare (see ‘LOCKING
WHEEL NUTS’, page 173).
Locking wheel nuts are not specified for steel
wheels.

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LOCKING WHEEL NUTS
Vehicles fitted with alloy wheels may be IMPORTANT
equipped with a locking wheel nut on each
wheel (including the spare). The locking wheel A code letter is stamped on the face of the
nut covers are visually very similar to standard key socket. Ensure the code letter is
wheel nuts, but can be identified by a concave entered in the space provided on your
indent on the surface. The locking wheel nut Security Information card - you will need to
and cover can only be removed using the quote this number if replacement
special tools provided, as follows: components are required. Keep the card in
a safe place away from the vehicle.

2 1

4 3

H3465

Push the extractor tool (1) firmly over the

stainless steel nut cover (2).
Pull the extractor tool squarely away from the
wheel to remove the nut cover and reveal the
locking wheel nut.
Fit the metal socket (3) over the locking wheel
nut (4) then, using the wheel nut wrench,
unscrew the nut in the normal way.
NOTE: If the extractor tool has been
inadvertently pushed onto a standard wheel
nut, it can be removed ONLY by first undoing
and removing the nut (slide the wheel nut
wrench down the centre of the extractor and
onto the wheel nut).

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JACKING Positioning the jack
If possible, choose a safe place to stop away
from the main thoroughfare. Always ask your
passengers to get out of the vehicle and wait in
a safe area away from other traffic.
NOTE: Switch on the hazard warning lights to
alert other road users.
Before changing a wheel, ensure the front
wheels are in the straight ahead position, apply 2
the handbrake and select 1st gear (‘P’ for
automatic transmission).
Turn off the starter switch and remove the key.
Observe the following precautions:
• Ensure the jack is positioned on firm, level
ground; NEVER on soft ground, or over
metal gratings or manhole covers. DO NOT
place additional material between the jack 1
and the ground, this may jeopardise the
safety of the jacking operation. 3
• Jacking on a slope is NOT recommended,
H3466
but if it is unavoidable, chock the wheel
diagonally opposite the one to be removed
Use the flat, wedge-shaped end of the wheel nut
on the downhill side, using the chock
wrench to lever off the appropriate jacking point
provided in the tool kit.
cover (1).
• NEVER jack the vehicle with passengers
inside or with a caravan or trailer Position the jack with the base directly under
connected! the jacking point (2) nearest the wheel to be
removed and with the handle dropping
WARNING vertically towards the ground (3). Ensure the
jack is positioned on firm, level ground.
NEVER work beneath the vehicle with the jack
as the only means of support. The jack is Turn the jack screw clockwise to raise the jack
designed for wheel changing only! until the jack head fits snugly around the centre
of the jacking point.

WARNING
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack location
points described, or damage to the vehicle
could occur. Under no circumstances should
any part of the undertray assembly be used as
a jacking point.

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CHANGING A WHEEL Refitting
1. On alloy wheels, use an approved
WARNING anti-seize compound to treat the wheel
Avoid accidental contact with any underbody mounting spigot. This will minimise the
parts, especially hot exhaust components. tendency for adhesion between wheel and
spigot. If this is not practicable to do at the
time of wheel change, refit the spare wheel
Removing for the time being, but remove and treat
the wheel at the earliest opportunity.

WARNING
Ensure that no compound comes into contact
with brake components or the flat mounting
surfaces of the wheel.

2. Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the

wheel nuts (domed side towards the
wheel) until the wheel is firmly seated
against the hub.
H3467
3. Ensure that the space under and around
the vehicle is free from obstructions, then
1. Remove the wheel nut cover*(vehicles lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
with steel wheels) using the flat, 4. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in an
wedge-shaped end of the wheel nut alternating pattern until all are tightened.
wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN by using foot
2. Use the wheel nut wrench to slacken the pressure or extension bars on the wheel
wheel nuts half a turn anti-clockwise. nut wrench, as this could overstress the
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the wheel studs.
vehicle until the tyre is clear of the ground. 5. Refit the jacking point cover.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and place to one 6. On vehicles with steel wheels, fit the wheel
side to prevent them from being lost. nut cover.
5. Remove the road wheel. 7. Fit the replaced wheel to the spare wheel
carrier (see ‘Refitting the spare wheel’,
NOTE: Avoid placing wheels face down on the
page 172).
ground. This may scratch the alloy or steel
surface. 8. Return the tools to the toolbox and secure
the toolbox to its bracket in the lockable
stowage box in the rear loadspace.

WARNING
Always check the tyre pressure after changing
a wheel, and have the tightness of the wheel
nuts checked by a dealer as soon as possible!

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STARTING WITH A DISCHARGED
Emergency Starting

BATTERY

A B

C,D,E

C D E

H3541

A. Disabled vehicle
WARNING
B. Donor vehicle
C. 2.0 Diesel engine earth point Before using booster cables, ensure that you
D. 1.8 Petrol engine earth point are familiar with the information shown under
E. 2.5 Petrol engine earth point ‘BATTERY SAFETY’, page 178.

Using booster cables (jump leads) from a

donor battery, or a battery fitted to a donor
vehicle, is the only approved method of starting
a vehicle with a discharged battery. Push or tow
starting is NOT recommended!
However, if the battery is completely
discharged (battery condition indicator
showing CLEAR), it may not be possible to start
the engine using booster cables. In this case a
new battery must be fitted.

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Always adopt the following procedure: Once both engines are running normally, allow
them to idle for two minutes before switching
If a donor vehicle is to be used, both vehicles
off the engine of the donor vehicle. DO NOT
should be parked with their battery locations
switch on any electrical circuits on the
adjacent to each other. Ensure that the two
previously disabled vehicle until AFTER the
vehicles do not touch.
booster cables have been removed.
Apply the handbrakes and ensure that the
Disconnecting the booster cables must be an
transmission of both vehicles is set in neutral
EXACT reversal of the procedure used to
(‘P’ or Park for vehicles with automatic
connect them, ie: disconnect the BLACK cable
transmission).
from the earth point on the disabled vehicle
Turn off the starter switch and ALL electrical FIRST.
equipment of BOTH vehicles.
Connect the RED booster cable between the
positive (+) terminal of the donor battery and
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery.
Connect the BLACK booster cable from the
negative (-) terminal of the donor battery to a
good earth point (eg. an engine mounting or
other unpainted surface) at least 0.5m from the
battery and well away from fuel and brake lines
on the disabled vehicle (refer to insets ‘C’, ‘D’
and ‘E’ on the previous page).

WARNING
DO NOT connect a booster cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the discharged
battery! If in doubt, seek qualified assistance.

Check that the cables are clear of any moving

parts of both engines, then start the engine of
the donor vehicle and allow it to idle for a few
minutes.
Now start the vehicle with the discharged
battery (DO NOT crank the engine for more than
15 seconds).

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BATTERY SAFETY

WARNING!
For safety reasons:
• During normal use, batteries emit
explosive hydrogen gas sufficient to
cause severe explosions capable of
causing serious injury - keep sparks
and naked lights away from the engine
compartment.
• DO NOT attempt to start the vehicle if
the electrolyte in the battery is
suspected of being frozen.
• Make sure BOTH batteries are of the
same voltage (12 volts), and that the
booster cables have insulated clamps
and are approved for use with 12 volt
batteries.
• DO NOT disconnect the discharged
battery.
• DO NOT connect positive (+) terminals
to negative (-) terminals, and ensure
booster cables are kept away from any
moving parts in the engine
compartment.
• Take care when working near rotating
parts of the engine.
• ENSURE that each connection is
securely made and that there is no risk
of the clips accidentally slipping or
being pulled from the battery terminals
- this could cause sparking, which
could lead to fire or explosion.

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TOWING EYES Rear
Vehicle Recovery

WARNING
The towing eyes at the front and rear of the
vehicle are designed for vehicle recovery
purposes only and must NOT be used to tow a
trailer or caravan. Excessive force should not
be used when being recovered, or when
recovering other vehicles using the towing
eyes.

H3471
Front
A single towing eye is provided at the rear of the
vehicle for use ONLY when towing another
vehicle.

H3470A

A single towing eye, set in the front spoiler is

provided for use ONLY when the vehicle is to be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
DO NOT use the front lashing ring for towing
purposes.

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TOWING FOR RECOVERY Suspended tow
Most vehicle recovery specialists will load your If it is necessary to tow your vehicle on two
vehicle onto a trailer. However, if it is necessary wheels (ie: suspended from a recovery vehicle),
to recover the vehicle by towing with all four it is essential that the propeller shaft connected
wheels on the ground, observe the following to the axle that is to remain on the ground is
procedure: disconnected by qualified personnel, prior to
1. Secure the towing attachment from the being towed.
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of
the vehicle to be recovered. TRANSPORTER OR TRAILER LASHING
2. With the handbrake applied, place the gear
lever in neutral (‘N’ Neutral for automatic
transmission).
3. Turn the starter switch to position ‘I’ to
unlock the steering, and then to position
‘II’ to enable the brake lights, wipers and
direction indicators to be operated, if
necessary.
4. Release the handbrake.
NOTE: If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it
is not considered safe to turn the starter switch,
the battery should first be disconnected.

WARNING
H3472
DO NOT turn the starter switch to position ‘0’,
or remove the key, while the vehicle is in
motion; the starter switch must be at position Lashing rings are fixed to the underside of the
‘I’ to unlock the steering. vehicle, where shown in the illustration.

Without the engine running, the brake servo Under no circumstances should the vehicle be
and power steering pump cannot provide towed or recovered by lashing to the rear
assistance; greater effort will therefore be subframes. Serious damage to the subframe
required to operate the brake pedal and turn and body may occur.
the steering wheel. Longer stopping
distances will also be experienced. WARNING
The lashing rings are for lashing only and
DO NOT allow the vehicle to be towed further must NOT be used for towing.
than 80 km and restrict towing speed to 50
km/h.

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FUSES MAIN FUSE BOX
Fuses

Fuses are simple circuit devices which protect

electrical equipment against the effects of
excess current.
A ‘blown’ fuse is indicated when the electrical
equipment it protects becomes inoperative.

Fuse colours
Fuses are colour coded to help identify their
amperage, as follows:

VIOLET 3 amp
TAN 5 amp
BROWN 7.5 amp
RED 10 amp
BLUE 15 amp H3535

YELLOW 20 amp
The main fusebox is located behind the driver's
WHITE 25 amp storage area. To access the fuses, open the
GREEN 30 amp storage area, depress the two catches arrowed
ORANGE 40 amp in the illustration and remove the fuse box
cover.
NOTE: A label in the fuse box cover shows the
electrical circuits protected, the fuse values and
their locations. They are also listed later in this
section.

Checking or renewing a fuse

Always turn the starter switch to position ‘O’
and switch off the affected electrical circuit
before removing a fuse.

WARNING
To prevent a possible fire or damage to the
electrical system, only fit replacement fuses
of the same rating and type. Do not replace a
blown fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage
rating. Always rectify the cause of the failure
before replacing a fuse. Seek qualified
assistance if necessary.

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H4324

Press the fuse removal tweezers onto the head

of the suspect fuse (as shown) and pull to
remove. A break in the wire inside the fuse
indicates that the fuse has ‘blown’ and must be
replaced.
Always replace a fuse with another of the same
value. However, if the replacement fuse blows
immediately, the circuit MUST be checked by a
qualified dealer.
NOTE: A number of spare fuses are included
inside the fuse box (see fuse box label).

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Fuse specification
Fuse number Rating (amps) Circuits protected
1 15 Rear screen washers, heated mirrors
2 15 Stop lights, reversing lights
3 20 Windscreen wash/wipe
4 25 Heater blower
5 10 Starter motor
6 10 Engine management
7 5 Anti-lock brakes
8 15 Direction indicators
9 15 Audio system
10 15 Cigar lighter
11 10 Audio system
12 15 Sunroof*
13 20 Electric accessories socket
14 10 Interior lights, clock, electric mirrors, diagnostic socket
15 20 Central door locking
16 10 Sidelights - RH
17 10 Electric mirrors
18 15 Headlight main beam - RH
19 10 Alternator
20 15 Headlight main beam - LH
21 15 Front fog lights*
22 10 Rear fog guard lights
23 20 Rear screen demister
24 10 Headlight dipped beam - LH
25 10 Headlight dipped beam - RH
26 20 Window - rear LH*
27 20 Window - rear RH*
28 10 Sidelights - LH
29 20 Heated seats*
30 10 Rear screen wiper
31 20 Taildoor glass lift/drop
32 5 Engine immobilisation
33 20 Window - front LH
34 20 Window - front RH
35 10 Cruise control*, engine immobilisation
36 10 Airbag SRS - DO NOT REMOVE

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX Press the catch (arrowed in illustration) to
release the cover.
WARNING Information on the underside of the cover
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas; identifies the fuses and their ratings. This
ensure that sparks, flames and other ignition information is also listed below.
sources are kept away from the engine
compartment. NOTE: Owners are advised against removing or
replacing the fusible links and relays, identified
on the underside of the fuse box lid as: FL
(numbers 1 - 12) and R (numbers 1 - 7). Failure
1 15 20 2 of any of these items should be investigated by
3 15 15 4 a qualified technician.
5 10 15 6
7 15 30 8
9 10 20 10

H3496

The engine compartment fuse box is located on

the left side of the engine compartment.

Fuse specification
Fuse number Rating (amps) Circuit protected
1 15 Engine management
2 20 Engine management
3 15 Engine management
4 15 Air conditioning*, cooling fan, automatic gearbox
5 20 Engine management, transmission cooling fan*fuel burning
heater*
6 15 Horn
7 15 Hazard warning lights
8 30 Heater blower speed 4
9 10 Air conditioning*
10 20 Fuel system

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SUPPLEMENTARY FUSE BOX*

WARNING
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas;
ensure that sparks, flames and other ignition
sources are kept away from the engine
compartment.

An additional, supplementary fuse box is fitted

to some vehicles, containing fuses for either:
the heated front screen, or the PTC system
heater.
The fuse values for both conditions are shown
below.

H3959

Fuse specification for vehicles with a heated front screen

Fuse number Rating (amps) Circuit protected
1 30 LH heated front screen
2 30 RH heated front screen
3 7.5 Switch illumination
4 - -

Fuse specification for vehicles with a PTC system heater

Fuse number Rating (amps) Circuit protected
1 30 PTC heater
2 30 PTC heater
3 30 PTC heater
4 - -

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REPLACING BULBS
Bulb Replacement

Check the operation of all exterior lights before

you use the vehicle.

IMPORTANT
Before replacing a bulb, always switch off
the starter switch and appropriate lighting
switch to prevent any possibility of a short
circuit. Only replace bulbs with the same
type and specification.

Replacement bulbs

Bulb Watts
Headlights dipped/main beam 60/55
Side lights 5
Direction indicators 21
Side repeater lights 5
Reverse lights 21
Rear fog guard lights 21
Tail/Stop lights 5/21
High mounted stop light 21
Number plate light 5
Interior courtesy lights 10
Map reading lights 5
Glovebox light 5
Loadspace light 10
Vanity mirror light 3

NOTE: All bulbs must be rated at 12 volts

Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs are used for headlight dipped
and main beams. This type of bulb may shatter
in use if the glass has been scratched, or
contaminated with oil or perspiration. Take care
NOT to touch the glass with your fingers;
always use a cloth to handle the bulb. If
necessary, clean the glass with methylated
spirits to remove fingerprints.

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HEADLIGHT AND SIDELIGHT

3
H2371A

The headlight and sidelight bulbs can be

WARNING
accessed from within the engine compartment.
During use, headlight bulbs may shatter if the
1. Turn the circular plastic cover a quarter
glass has been scratched, or contaminated
turn anti-clockwise and pull rearwards to
with oil or perspiration. DO NOT touch the
remove.
glass. If handled, clean with methylated
2. Detach the electrical connector from the
spirits and a clean cloth.
rear of the bulb.
3. Unhook the wire securing clip (arrowed in
small inset) and pivot it away from the rear
Sidelight bulb replacement
of the bulb.
The sidelight holder is immediately adjacent to
4. Remove the bulb.
the headlight bulb. With the circular plastic
NOTE: When fitting the new bulb, ensure cover removed, pull the bulb holder from the
that the larger of the rectangular metal light unit and pull the bulb to remove.
tabs is located in the upper recess.

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FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR When replacing the access panel, insert the top
first, then lower the panel slightly so that the
bottom edge slots securely onto the wheel arch
A B C liner.
To replace the fastener, push the centre pin out
of the fixing (as condition ‘C’), then locate the
fastener through the access panel and into the
wheelarch liner. Finally, push the centre pin into
the fastener until it lies flush with its body as
condition ‘A’.

H3476A

The front direction indicator lights are reached

through an access panel in the wheel arch liner.
To release the panel, first remove the fixing
shown in the upper inset.
1. Push the centre pin of the fastener ‘A’ in
upper inset, firmly into its body (as
condition ‘B’).
2. Prise the fastener from the access panel.
3. Holding the curved tab, push the access
panel upwards (as arrowed in main
illustration). This will enable the panel to
be removed.
4. Reach into the recess and twist the bulb
holder anti-clockwise to remove.
5. Twist the bulb anti-clockwise to release it
from the bulb holder.

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SIDE REPEATER LIGHT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER
(Reverse & rear fog guard lights)

H3477

Push the lens firmly towards the rear of the

vehicle and withdraw the light unit from the
wing.
H2323A
Twist to release the bulb holder from the light
unit, then pull the bulb from its socket. Remove the three Torx (size 20) screws
securing the light unit to the body and withdraw
When refitting the light unit, ensure that the the light unit.
little tabs (arrowed in illustration) are pointing
towards the front of the vehicle. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the
light unit if necessary.
NOTE: The electrical connectors are colour
coded to facilitate correct reconnection, white
for reverse and red for the rear fog guard lights.
Twist the bulb holder anti-clockwise to release
from the light unit, then twist the bulb to
remove from the holder.
NOTE: When refitting the light unit, ensure that
the foam seal is correctly positioned between
the light unit and body.

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BUMPER MOUNTED LIGHTS HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT
(Rear direction indicator & tail/stop
lights)

H2358A

To gain access to the light unit, the taildoor

H3478 glass needs to be lowered (see ‘ELECTRIC
TAILDOOR GLASS’, page 48).
Remove the two Torx (size 20) screws securing
the light unit to the rear bumper. Withdraw the Remove the 3 screws securing the front of the
unit from the bumper. light unit to the surround and withdraw the light
unit.
Twist the appropriate bulb holder
anti-clockwise to release from the light unit, Twist the bulb holder anti-clockwise, then pull
then twist the bulb to remove from the holder. the bulb to remove.

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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS FRONT COURTESY & MAP READING
LIGHTS (5 door models)
Front courtesy light

H2362A

Remove both screws to release the light unit.

Withdraw the light unit from its surround.
Twist the appropriate bulb holder H4325
anti-clockwise to release, then pull the bulb
from the holder to remove. Insert a small, flat-bladed screwdriver into the
indent on one side of the centre lens (arrowed
in illustration). Prise the centre lens from the
light unit, then pull the bulb from the clips.

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Map reading lights REAR COURTESY LIGHT (5 door models)

H3480
H3479

Remove the centre lens (as described on Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the
previous page) to reveal two Torx screws. indent on the side of the lens and prise the lens
from the light unit, then pull the bulb from the
Remove both screws. clips.
Use a larger flat-bladed screwdriver to prise the
courtesy light unit from the headlining, then
pull the bulbs to remove.

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COURTESY LIGHT (3 door models) GLOVEBOX LIGHT

H3481 H3482

Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver where Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver

arrowed and carefully prise the lens from the (preferably with a short handle, due to limited
light unit, then pull the bulb to remove. access) into the indent (arrowed in illustration)
on the narrow side of the light unit, and
carefully prise the unit from the glovebox panel.
Remove the bulb from the clips.

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LOADSPACE LIGHT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT*

H2305A

Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the

H3483
indent on one of the narrow sides of the lens
(see arrow on illustration) and carefully prise
the unit from the loadspace trim panel. Push Using a small, flat-bladed screwdriver as a lever
and twist the bulb to remove. (see inset), prise the lens and mirror from the
light unit. ‘Spring’ the bulbs free from the
connectors to remove.

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Technical Data
Technical Data
ENGINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
WHEELS & TYRES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
TYRE PRESSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
CAPACITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
DIMENSIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
TOW BAR DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
STEERING GEOMETRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
WEIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
TOWING WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
FUEL CONSUMPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

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Technical Data

ENGINES
Technical Data

1.8 litre petrol

Fuel UNLEADED 95 RON† to EN 228 specification is
recommended
Capacity 1796 cm3
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed 750 ± 50 rev/min
Bore 80 mm
Stroke 89.3 mm
Number of cylinders 4 in-line
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Ignition system MEMS3 breakerless, electronic
Spark plugs GSP 66527
Spark plug gap 1.0 mm ± 0.05

†
Unleaded fuels of 95 - 98 RON can be used.

2.5 litre petrol

Fuel UNLEADED 95 RON† to EN 228 specification is
recommended
Capacity 2497 cm3
Firing order 1-6-5-4-3-2
Idle speed 750 ± 50 rev/min
Bore 80 mm
Stroke 82.8 mm
Number of cylinders 6 V-arrangement
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Ignition system Siemens engine management system
Spark plugs GSP 66527
Spark plug gap 1.0 mm ± 0.05

†
Unleaded fuels of 95 - 98 RON can be used.

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2.0 litre diesel
Fuel Diesel to EN 590 specification
Capacity 1950 cm3
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed 780 ± 50 rev/min
Bore 84.0 mm
Stroke 88.0 mm
Number of cylinders 4 in-line
Compression ratio 18.0:1

ELECTRICAL

Battery type:
1.8 Petrol engine H5 sealed for life
2.5 Petrol engine H6 sealed for life
Diesel engine H6 or H7, sealed for life, dependent on territory
Battery rating:
1.8 Petrol engine 55 amp/hr
2.5 Petrol engine 75 amp/hr
Diesel engine 75 amp/hr (H6), 80 amp/hr (H7)

Voltage and polarity 12 V, negative (-) earth

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WHEELS & TYRES
Wheel size and type
Type Size
Steel wheels 5.5J x 15
Alloy wheels:
15" wheels 5.5J x 15
16" wheels 6.0J x 16
17" wheels 7.0J x 17
Road wheel nut torque 115 Nm
Spare wheel nut torque 45 Nm

Tyre specification
Wheel size Tyre
5.5J x 15 (steel & alloy) 195/80 R15
‘Multi terrain’ tyre
6.0J x 16 (alloy) 215/65 R16
‘Multi terrain’ tyre
7.0J x 17 (alloy) 225/55 R17
‘Multi terrain’ tyre

TYRE PRESSURES

Driving conditions Tyre pressures - bar

(all tyre sizes) 1.8 Petrol 2.5 Petrol 2.0 Diesel
Normal driving conditions Front 2.1 2.1 2.1
(up to 4 passengers and luggage) Rear 2.1 2.1 2.1
Maximum Gross Vehicle weight Front 2.1 2.1 2.1
Rear 2.1 2.1 2.1
Towing Front 2.1 2.1 2.1
Rear 2.1 2.1 2.1

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CAPACITIES

Fuel tank (usable) 59 litres

Engine oil (and filter) refill:

1.8 Petrol engines 4.5 litre
2.5 Petrol engines 5.2 litre
2.0 Diesel engines 6.8 litre

Manual gearbox fill from dry:

1.8 Petrol engines 2.2 litre
2.0 Diesel engines 1.6 litre
Automatic gearbox refill:
2.5 Petrol engines 4.0 litre
2.0 Diesel engines 4.0 litre

Cooling system fill from dry:

1.8 Petrol engines 5.8 litre
2.5 Petrol engines 7.8 litre
2.0 Diesel engines:
- Manual transmission 7.25 litre
- Automatic transmission 7.5 litre

Washer reservoir 4.0 litres

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DIMENSIONS

C D G
E
A F
H3485

5-door model illustrated

F Overall length (inc. 195/80 spare wheel/tyre):

1.8 Petrol & 2.0 Diesel models 4368 mm
2.5 Petrol models 4433 mm
F Overall length (inc. 215/65 spare wheel/tyre):
1.8 Petrol & 2.0 Diesel models 4382 mm
2.5 Petrol models 4459 mm
A Overall width (inc. mirrors) 2068 mm
B Overall height† 1708 mm
Overall height (inc. roof bars and cross rails):
†

- 3 door 1808 mm
- 5 door 1828 mm
E Wheelbase 2557 mm
Ground clearance (minimum)† 186 mm
Wading depth (maximum) 400 mm
C Max. approach angle †
30.5°
G Max. departure angle (with towbar)† 23.6°
G Max. departure angle (without towbar) †
33.9°
D Max. breakover angle 24°
† At EEC kerb weight

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TOW BAR DIMENSIONS

G H

D
C

E F
A
H3717

A Wheel centre to centre of towball 892 mm

B Ground to centre of towball 423 mm
C Centre of inner attachment points to centre of towball 126 mm
D Centre inner attachments to centre outer attachments 79 mm
E Centre inner attachments to centre outer attachments 118 mm
F Centre inner attachments to centre of towball 265 mm
G Distance between centres of inner attachments 500 mm
H Distance between centres of outer attachments 990 mm
Dimensions refer to towing equipment officially released by Land Rover

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STEERING GEOMETRY

Track:
- Front 1534 mm
- Rear 1545 mm
Turning circle 11.6 m
Steering wheel turns lock to lock 3.16
Wheel alignment:
- Front (toe out) -14’ ± 15”
- Rear (toe in) 20’ ± 15”

WEIGHTS

Approximate unladen vehicle weight (full fuel tank, excluding options):

- Petrol models 1410 - 1620 kg
- Diesel models 1540 - 1635 kg

Max gross vehicle weight:

- 1.8 Petrol models 2040 kg
- 2.5 Petrol models 2060 kg
- 2.0 Diesel models 2080 kg

Max. rear axle load:

- Petrol models 1120 kg
- Diesel models 1120 kg

Max. front axle load:

- 1.8 Petrol models 1050 kg
- 2.5 Petrol models 1080 kg
- 2.0 Diesel models 1100 kg

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TOWING WEIGHT

Max trailer weight:

- Petrol models 2000 kg
- Diesel models 2000 kg

Max nose weight†:

- Petrol models 140 kg
- Diesel models 140 kg

Gross train weight (maximum weight of vehicle plus trailer):

- 1.8 Petrol models 3840 kg
- 2.5 Petrol models 3860 kg
- 2.0 Diesel models 3880 kg

Max roof rack load - all models 75 kg

† To increase stability, it is recommended that you adjust the nose weight to the maximum limit,

when loading to the maximum trailer weight.

NOTE: If the trailer weight exceeds 1800 kg, the vehicle payload must be restricted (ie. to less than
the Gross Vehicle Weight) to ensure the loaded combination is within the Gross Train Weight limit.

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FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures shown below have been calculated using a standard testing procedure
(the new EC test procedure from Directive 93/116/EC), and produced in accordance with The
Passenger Car Fuel Consumption (Amendment) Order 1996. Under normal use, a car's actual fuel
consumption figures may differ from those achieved through the test procedure, depending on
driving technique, road and traffic conditions, environmental factors, vehicle load and condition.

Fuel consumption figures

URBAN EXTRA-URBAN COMBINED
l/100km l/100km l/100km
1.8 Petrol manual 13.6 8.5 10.4
2.5 Petrol automatic 17.2 9.7 12.4
2.0 Diesel manual 9.1 6.7 7.6
2.0 Diesel automatic 11.2 7.1 8.6

Urban cycle
The urban test cycle is carried out from a cold start and consists of a series of accelerations,
decelerations and periods of steady speed driving and engine idling. The maximum speed attained
during the test is 50 km/h with an average speed of 19 km/h.

Extra-urban cycle
The extra urban test cycle is carried out immediately after the urban test. Approximately half of the
test comprises steady-speed driving, while the remainder consists of a series of accelerations,
decelerations and engine idling. The maximum test speed is 120 km/h and the average speed
63 km/h. The test is carried out over a distance of 7 km.

Combined
The combined figure is an average of the urban and extra-urban test cycle results, which has been
weighted to take account of the different distances covered during the two tests.
NOTE: These figures should not be compared with figures produced using the ECE/EEC procedure
previously required by The Passenger Car Fuel Consumption Order 1983. Because of the changes in
test procedure, even the urban figures would differ if the same car were subjected to both tests.

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