Land Rover Defender 02my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

							Controls
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FASCIA SWITCHES
Heated front screen*
Press to operate (see ‘Heated front 
screen*’, page 50).
Heated rear screen
*
Press to operate (see ‘Heated rear 
window*’, page 50).
Hazard warning lights
Press to operate (see ‘HAZARD 
WARNING LIGHTS’, page 38).
Rear window wiper
*
Press to operate (see ‘Rear 
window wiper’, page 40).
Rear window washer
*
Press to operate (see ‘Rear 
window washer’, page 40).Rear fog guard lights
*
Press to operate (see ‘Rear fog 
guard lights’, page 38).
Electric windows
*
Press the appropriate switch to 
operate the front left or right 
window (see ‘Operating the 
windows’, page 43)
Seat heaters
*
Press the appropriate switch to 
operate the front left or right seat 
heater (see ‘HEATED FRONT 
SEATS*’, page 22).
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Locks & AlarmKEYS AND HANDSETS
You have been supplied with two remote 
handsets and two sets of keys, comprising:
•A black key for operating the starter switch 
and door locks.
•A smaller metal key to operate the fuel filler 
cap lock.
The starter key number is stamped on a tag 
attached to the key ring. Check that the key 
number has been entered in the space provided 
on your Security card.
If the remote handset is lost, contact a Land 
Rover dealer, who can supply a replacement 
unit.
WARNING
Keep the Security card and spare handset and 
keys in a safe place - NOT IN THE VEHICLE!
ALARM SYSTEM*
Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated 
electronic anti-theft alarm and engine 
immobilisation system. In order to ensure 
maximum security and operating convenience, 
you are strongly advised to gain a full 
understanding of the alarm system, by 
thoroughly reading this section of the 
handbook.Using the remote handset
While it is not necessary to point the handset at 
the vehicle, the handset must be within range of 
the vehicle when a button is pressed. Note that 
the operating range may vary depending upon 
handset battery condition and may sometimes 
be limited by physical and geographical factors 
beyond your control. From a security point of 
view, it may not be wise to unlock unless you 
are within a few feet of the vehicle. 
Vehicles with central door locking
Locking with the remote handset: 
Press the lock (padlock symbol) button once:
•all doors are locked (including the tail door)
•engine immobilised
•perimetric alarm activated (protects the 
doors and bonnet)
•interior space protection activated 
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) starts to flash.
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12 Locking with the key: 
Insert the key and turn the driver’s door lock 
towards the rear of the vehicle: 
•all doors locked (including the tail door)
•engine immobilised
•NO PERIMETRIC ALARM OR INTERIOR 
SPACE PROTECTION
The anti-theft alarm indicator light (in the 
instrument panel) starts to flash after 30 
seconds to show that the engine is 
immobilised.
Unlocking with the remote handset:
Press the unlock (PLAIN) button once to 
disarm the alarm and unlock the doors.
The direction indicator lights flash once and the 
interior lights illuminate.
Unlocking with the key: 
While all the doors can be unlocked using the 
key in the driver’s door lock, this method is NOT 
RECOMMENDED - depending on the 
specification of the vehicle the alarm may not 
be disarmed.
Vehicles without central door locking
Locking & unlocking: 
Each door lock must be operated individually, 
using the key. The handset will NOT operate the 
door locks. Turn the key towards the rear of the 
vehicle to lock and towards the front to unlock.
Arming & disarming the alarm: 
Press the lock button on the handset to arm the 
alarm.
•Perimetric protection protects the doors 
and bonnet.
•Interior space protection is activated.
•Engine is immobilised.Provided the doors and bonnet are securely 
closed, the direction indicators will flash three 
times and the anti-theft alarm indicator in the 
instrument panel will start to flash.
To disarm the alarm, press the unlock (PLAIN) 
button on the handset; the direction indicators 
will flash once and the interior lights illuminate.
Door sill locking buttons
From inside the vehicle, each door can be 
individually locked by depressing the 
appropriate sill locking button.
WARNING
DO NOT depress the sill buttons as a means of 
locking the doors from outside the vehicle 
(this practice - known as ‘slam locking’ - is 
NOT recommended, because keys can be 
locked inside accidentally).
On vehicles with central door locking, operation 
of the driver’s door sill locking button locks all 
the other doors too. However, engine 
immobilisation and interior space protection 
are suspended unless the handset lock button 
is pressed as well.
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NOTE: Slam locking, as described above, is 
prohibited on vehicles with central door 
locking.
Anti-theft alarm indicator light
The indicator light in the speedometer (arrowed 
in illustration) provides information about the 
status of the alarm system, as follows:
When the alarm is armed: 
The light flashes rapidly while the alarm is 
arming itself. After ten seconds, the light 
adjusts to a slower frequency and continues to 
flash as an anti-theft deterrent until the alarm is 
disarmed. 
If the engine is immobilised (even though the 
alarm has been disarmed): 
The light flashes slowly until the engine is 
remobilised.
If the alarm has been triggered: 
The light will flash rapidly when the alarm is 
disarmed until the starter switch is turned to 
position II.
If the remote handset battery power is low: 
The light will flash rapidly during the initial ten 
seconds after the handset has been used, while 
the alarm system is arming. 
If the driver’s door is open: 
The light illuminates for ten seconds, before 
adjusting to slow frequency flashing.Mislock
If a door is not fully closed when the handset 
lock button is pressed, the hazard warning 
lights will fail to flash, indicating a mislock. In 
this case, the alarm system will not be fully 
armed and on vehicles with central door 
locking, none of the doors will lock.
As soon as the open aperture is closed, the 
hazard warning lights will flash and the 
anti-theft alarm indicator light will resume 
flashing to confirm that the system has 
returned to a fully armed state. 
NOTE: If a mislock occurs as a result of an open 
door, interior space protection will not be 
activated.
NOTE: If a mislock occurs as a result of an open 
bonnet, the door apertures will still be protected 
by the alarm system and interior space 
protection will be active.
If the alarm sounds
If the alarm is triggered, the alarm sounder or 
vehicle horn will sound for 30 seconds before 
switching off and resetting itself to the same 
protection status that existed prior to the alarm 
being triggered. The alarm can be triggered up 
to three times before needing to be reset.
To silence the alarm, press either button on the 
remote handset.
NOTE: While the alarm is sounding, the hazard 
warning lights will flash to provide a visual 
alarm.
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INTERIOR SPACE PROTECTION
Interior space protection is designed to protect 
the interior of the vehicle from intrusion (entry 
by a thief through a smashed window, for 
example). Twin sensors monitor the interior 
space and activate the alarm if air 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 and can ONLY be 
deactivated with the handset.
Key operation: 
On vehicles fitted with central door locking, 
using the key to arm the alarm will NOT activate 
(or deactivate) interior space protection.
NOTE: Interior space protection cannot be 
activated if a door is open, or if the starter 
switch is turned on.
NOTE: Interior protection will not operate for 
the first 15 seconds after the alarm is set.
WARNING
Never activate interior space protection if 
windows or sunroof are to be left open, or if 
passengers or animals are to be left inside 
the vehicle - any movement will activate the 
alarm.Vehicles without central door locking
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To disable interior space protection when 
setting the alarm, use the following 
procedure:
1.Open the driver’s door.
2.With the driver’s door open, use the 
handset to arm the alarm in the 
normal way.
3.Close the driver’s door (the hazard 
warning lights flash three times and 
the anti-theft indicator light 
commences flashing rapidly). 
The alarm system is now armed with 
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ENGINE IMMOBILISATION
Engine immobilisation is an important aspect of 
the security system, and includes a feature 
known as ‘passive immobilisation’. This is 
designed to safeguard the vehicle from theft, 
should the driver forget to lock the doors or arm 
the alarm. Engine immobilisation is automatic 
whenever any of the following conditions 
occur:
•The vehicle is locked using handset or key.
•Thirty seconds after the starter switch has 
been turned off AND the drivers door 
opened.
•Five minutes after the starter switch is 
turned off, or the alarm system is disarmed.Emergency key access
If the handset is damaged, or fails to operate, 
the engine can be re-mobilised by using the 
starter key to enter a unique four number 
emergency key access code. The code is 
recorded on the Security card and is entered as 
follows:
If your handset is lost or inoperative, it is 
impossible to disarm the alarm. As soon as the 
door is opened, the alarm will sound 
(continuously for up to three 30 second 
periods), and continue while the code is being 
entered.
1.Remove the handset from the key ring and 
keep the handset well away from the 
starter switch when entering the code.
2.From inside the vehicle, with the driver’s 
door closed, immediately insert the key 
into the starter switch and turn to position 
‘II’. Hold this position until the alarm 
sounds, then switch off and open and 
close the driver’s door.
3.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ the 
required number of times to enter the first 
digit of the code (if the first digit is 4, turn 
the key to position ‘II’ and then back to ‘0’ 
four times).
4.Open and close the driver’s door (this will 
enter the first digit of the code).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The engine immobilisation system relies 
on the handset to re-mobilise the engine. 
Look after the handsets at all times, 
protecting them from loss, damage and 
battery discharge.
If the engine has immobilised passively, 
re-mobilisation will occur when the starter 
switch is turned to position ‘II’, provided 
the handset is on the same ring as the key 
and in close proximity to the switch.
•ALWAYS keep the handset on the same 
ring as the key.
•NEVER attach both handsets to the 
SAME key ring.
Any attempt to start the engine while it is 
immobilised, will cause the engine 
immobilisation warning light (in the 
speedometer) to flash.
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16 5.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and 
back to ‘0’ the required number of times to 
enter the SECOND digit of the code.
6.Open and close the driver’s door again.
7.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and 
back to ‘0’ the required number of times to 
enter the THIRD digit of the code.
8.Open and close the driver’s door again.
9.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and 
back to ‘0’ the required number of times to 
enter the FOURTH digit of the code.
10.Finally, open and close the driver’s door 
one more time. 
If the code has been entered correctly, the 
anti-theft indicator light will extinguish, the 
alarm will stop sounding and the engine can be 
started.
If an incorrect code has been entered:
If the code is entered incorrectly, the alarm 
sounder will sound twice, the anti-theft 
indicator light will continue to illuminate, and 
the engine will fail to start. Before entering the 
code again, turn the starter switch to position 
‘II’ and hold in this position for 5 seconds.
After three failed entry attempts, the security 
system invokes a delay period of thirty minutes 
during which the system will not accept any 
further attempts to enter a code.
REMOTE HANDSET BATTERY
The battery should last for approximately 
three years dependent upon use. When the 
battery needs replacing it will be apparent from 
the following symptoms:
•The handset will only work every other 
operation while disarming.
•The hazard warning lights will not flash 
when the alarm is disarmed. 
Always fit a Land Rover STC 4080 or a 
Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery 
(available from a Land Rover dealer).
WARNING
The handset contains delicate electronic 
circuits and must be protected from impact 
and water damage, high temperatures and 
humidity, direct sunlight and the effects of 
solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Memorise the emergency key access code 
or keep the Security card on your person in 
case of emergencies. NEVER leave the card 
in the vehicle.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•DO NOT remove a battery until you are 
ready to install the replacement.
•The engine will immobilise five minutes 
after the key is removed from the 
starter switch (or 30 seconds after the 
starter has been switched off and the 
driver’s door opened). If handset 
battery replacement is NOT completed 
within this period, the emergency key 
access code will have to be entered 
before the handset can be 
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Battery replacement
1.Unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm 
system.
2.Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’, then 
turn to position ‘0’ and remove the key.
3.Carefully prise the handset apart; start 
from the key ring end using a coin or small 
screwdriver. Avoid damaging the seal 
between the two halves of the case and DO 
NOT allow dirt or moisture to get inside 
the handset.
4.Slide the battery out of its clip, taking care 
to avoid touching the circuit board or the 
contact surfaces of the clip.
5.Press and hold one of the buttons for at 
least five seconds (this will drain any 
residual power from the handset).
6.Fit the new battery, ensuring that correct 
polarity is maintained (‘+’ side facing up). 
Finger marks will adversely affect battery 
life; if possible, avoid touching the flat 
surfaces of the battery and wipe them 
clean before fitting.7.Press the two halves of the handset firmly 
together and ensure that both halves are 
fully joined, to prevent dirt or moisture 
from entering the handset.
8.Operate the PADLOCK symbol button at 
least four times within range of the vehicle 
to resynchronise the handset.
9.Press the unlock button once to unlock the 
vehicle.
The handset is now ready for use.
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ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES
If the alarm goes off unexpectedly: 
Ensure all the windows and sunroof are closed, 
or if they need to be left open, disable interior 
space protection.
If the alarm goes off when a door is opened: 
Disarm the alarm with the handset before 
unlocking. If the handset has failed, enter the 
emergency key access code (refer to 
‘Emergency key access’, page 15).
If the starter will not operate: 
Ensure the handset is on the same key ring as 
the starter key. If it still will not operate, consult 
a Land Rover dealer.
If the hazard warning lights fail to flash when 
the alarm is armed: 
A door or bonnet is partially opened - close the 
open aperture and try again.IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Battery disconnection
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery 
backed-up sounder, which operates as an 
anti-theft siren if the vehicle battery is 
disconnected.
Before disconnecting the vehicle battery, it 
is ESSENTIAL to refer to ‘Battery removal 
and replacement’, page 115, in order to 
prevent the alarm from sounding.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected for 
any reason, the status of the security 
system prior to disconnection will be 
memorised and automatically reset when 
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CHILD-PROOF LOCKS*
Move the locking levers on the rear doors down 
to engage the child locks.
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.
TAIL DOORS*
From outside, use the key to lock and unlock 
the taildoor. From inside and with the door 
closed, push the locking button up to lock and 
down to unlock (see illustration).
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