Land Rover Defender 00my Owners Handbook Rover

Instruments
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1. Speedometer
Indicates road speed in miles and/or
kilometres per hour.
2. Anti-theft alarm indicator light
Indicates the status of the alarm system (see
Locks & alarm).
3. Total distance and trip recorder
Indicates the total distance or the individual
journey distance travelled by the vehicle.
4. Total distance and trip recorder
mode/reset button
Press and release the mode button to change
the digital display between either the total
distance the vehicle has travelled, or the
individual...

Warning lights
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The warning lights are colour coded as
follows:
REDlights are warnings.
WARNING
DO NOT drive if a RED warning light remains
on once the engine is running or illuminates
whilst driving.
GREEN & BLUElights indicate that a unit is
operating.
AMBERlights show that a unit is operating
and should be switched off (or rectified) as
soon as conditions allow.
Low engine oil pressure- RED
Illuminates as a bulb check
when the starter switch is
turned to position II and extinguishes when
the engine...

Warning lights
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Hazard warning lights- RED
Illuminates in conjunction with
the direction indicator warning
lights, when the hazard warning lights are
operated.
Differential lock- AMBER
Illuminates whenever the
differential lock is engaged.
If the light remains on after the differential
lock is disengaged, transmission wind up
may be present. Reversing for a short
distance and then going forward will usually
unwind the transmission. If the light remains
on, contact your dealer as soon as possible....

Warning lights
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Traction control- AMBER
(if fitted)
Illuminates as a bulb and
system check, when the starter switch is
turned to position II and extinguishes after
approximately 4 seconds. The light illuminates
for a minimum of 2 seconds, whenever
traction control is operating.
If the warning light flashes (for at least 10
seconds); this indicates that the traction
control has been operating for too long and
has temporarily shut down to allow the
system to cool down - this will only occur in
extreme...

Lights & indicators
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Direction indicators
Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn,
and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the GREEN
warning light on the instrument panel will
flash in time with the direction indicators).
Hold the lever part-way up or down against
spring pressure to indicate a lane change.
Main light switch
Lever position;
·Static - all lights off
·First position - side, tail and instrument
panel lights on (see Dim-dip headlights)
·Second position - headlights on
Headlight main beam and...

Lights & indicators
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Headlight levelling(if fitted)
The height of the headlight beams is affected
by the distribution of weight inside the vehicle.
Always ensure your headlights are adjusted so
that the point at which they meet the road
surface ahead of the vehicle provides
adequate illumination, without dazzling other
road users.
The following load conditions should be used
as a guide.
Position 0:Driver only, or driver and all front
seats occupied (loadspace empty).
Position 1:All seats occupied...

Wipers & washers
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WARNING
To prevent possible overload damage to the
linkage or the wiper motors in either
freezing or extremely hot conditions, care
must be taken to ensure that the wiper
blades are not adhering to the glass before
operating the wipers.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
·Single wipe
Push the lever up against spring pressure
and release immediately.
NOTE:With the lever held up, the wipers will
continue operating at slow speed until it is
released.
·Intermittent wipe
Pull lever down.
·Normal speed...

Wipers & washers
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Rear window wash/wipe
The rear window wash/wipe only operates
with the starter switch turned to position II.
·Press and hold to operate the washer.
·Rotate clockwise and hold to operate the
wiper for the required duration.IMPORTANT INFORMATION
·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.
·In winter, remove any snow or ice
from around the arms and blades,
including the wiped area of the...

Switches
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Heated rear window(if fitted)
Press the lower portion of the
switch to operate; press the
upper portion to switch off. The
warning light in the instrument panel
illuminates while the heating elements are
switched on and extinguishes when they are
turned off.
WARNING
DO NOT stick labels over the heating
elements, and DO NOT scrape or use
abrasive materials to clean the inside of the
rear window.Hazard warning lights
Press the lower portion of the
switch to operate (switch
indicator...

Windows
37 WINDOWS
Front/rear windows;
Raise or lower the window by rotating the
handle mounted on the door trim pad.
Sliding rear windows;(if fitted)
To open, press the catch tongues together,
slide the window to the desired position and
release the catch, ensuring that it locates
securely in the sockets, locking the window in
position.