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Introduction

OWNER’S HANDBOOK Section Contents Page

This handbook covers the current version of Reporting safety defects .............................. 1
the Land Rover Discovery and, together with Safety warnings ........................................... 3
the Passport to Service, provides all the Passport to Service ...................................... 3
information you need to derive maximum Information labels ........................................ 4
pleasure from owning and driving your new Vehicle identification number ....................... 6
vehicle. Anti-theft precautions .................................. 7
For your convenience, the handbook is divided Breakdown safety code ................................ 7
into sections, each dealing with a different
aspect of driving or caring for the vehicle. The
sections are listed on the contents page and
you will find it worthwhile to take a little time
to read each one, and get to know your Reporting safety defects
Discovery as soon as you possibly can. The If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
more you understand before you drive, the which could cause a crash, or could cause
greater the satisfaction once you are seated injury or death, you should immediately
behind the steering wheel. inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Land Rover North America Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Land Rover operates a policy of constant product
improvement and therefore reserves the right to change However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
specifications without notice at any time. Whilst every effort individual problems between you, your Dealer
is made to ensure complete accuracy of the information in or Land Rover North America.
this handbook, no liabilities for inaccuracies or the
consequences thereof can be accepted by the To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
manufacturer, Land Rover North America Inc.
Safety hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of
any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,
Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. You
or other means without prior written permission from Land
Rover. can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.

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PASSPORT TO SERVICE WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO THE

The Passport to Service included in your VEHICLE
literature pack, contains important vehicle
identification information, details of your Warning labels attached to your
entitlement under the terms of the Land Rover vehicle bearing this symbol
warranty, as well as useful consumer advice. mean: DO NOT touch or adjust
Most important of all, however, is the section components until you have read the relevant
on maintenance. This outlines the servicing instructions in the handbook.
requirements for your Discovery, as well as
incorporating the service record slips, which Warning labels showing this
the Dealer should sign and stamp to certify symbol indicate that the ignition
that the routine services have been carried out system utilises very high
at the recommended intervals. voltages. DO NOT touch any ignition
components while the starter switch is
WARNING turned on!
Safety warnings are included in this
handbook. These indicate either a procedure WARNING
which must be followed precisely, or The Discovery has a higher ground
information that should be considered with clearance and hence a higher centre of
great care in order to avoid the possibility of gravity than ordinary passenger cars to
personal injury or serious damage to the enable the vehicle to perform in a wide
vehicle. variety of off-road applications. An
advantage of the higher ground clearance is
a better view of the road, allowing you to
anticipate problems. Discovery is not
designed for cornering at the same speed as
conventional passenger cars any more than
a low slung sports car is designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. As with other vehicles of this
type, failure to operate the Discovery
correctly, may result in loss of control, or
vehicle rollover.

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INFORMATION LABELS FIXED TO THE VEHICLE

A. BATTERY WARNING LABEL

NOTE: Various labels are fixed to the vehicle
B. THIS PLUG MUST NOT BE REMOVED to draw your attention to specific safety and
WHEN ENGINE IS HOT emission information. This illustration is for
C. AIR CONDITIONING LABEL general guidance only as the position of
components and the extent of labels and other
D. KEEP CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS
visual warnings on the vehicle could vary from
E. JACKING INFORMATION LABEL model to model.
F. ANTIFREEZE - DO NOT DRAIN
G. REWAX AFTER STEAM CLEANING

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Details of the vehicle height, both with and

without an open sunroof and information on
the vehicle’s handling characteristics are I. WARNING!
printed on the underside of the drivers sun Manufactured with
visor. 1.1.1.- TRICHLORETHANE substance which
harms public health and environment by
On vehicles fitted with Airbag Supplementary
destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Restraint Systems (SRS), remember to take
careful note of warning labels and other J. Transfer gearbox
information attached to both sun visors, or to Important - transfer gearbox information.
other parts of the vehicle. To change transfer box ratio, reduce speed
to below 5 mph (8 km/hour), select auto
’N’, move high/low lever rapidly to required
position, select auto gear. Alternatively,
stop vehicle and make selection as above.
For maximum engine braking, select auto
’1’, keep engine running.
K. Jacking labels
DO NOT get under a vehicle supported only
by the jack: use vehicle support stands.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

If you need to communicate with a Land
Rover dealer, you may be asked to quote the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

In addition, the Federal VIN plate is mounted

to the vehicle body in such a position that it is
visible from the outside, through the bottom
right corner of the windscreen.

WARNING

DO NOT exceed gross weight or axle loads

described on the vehicle certification/
The VIN and other information concerning the identification label.
vehicle can be found on the certification label
affixed to the lock face of the front left-hand
door, where shown (this VIN should match
the VIN recorded in the Passport to Service
book).

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ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While it may be impossible to deter the
Remember the breakdown safety code
’professional’ car thief, the majority of thefts
If a breakdown occurs while travelling:-
are carried out by unskilled opportunists.
Therefore, take vehicle security very seriously • Wherever possible, consistent with
and ALWAYS adopt this simple ’five point’ road safety and traffic conditions,
drill whenever you leave your vehicle - even the vehicle should be moved off the
for just a few minutes: main thoroughfare onto the shoulder
as far as possible. If breakdown
• Fully close all the windows (and the
occurs on a freeway, pull well over
sunroof).
to the inside of the hard shoulder.
• Remove your valuable belongings (or hide
• Switch on hazard lights.
them out of sight).
• If possible, position a warning
• Remove the starter key.
triangle or flashing amber light, at an
• Engage the steering lock (by turning the appropriate distance from the
wheel until it locks. vehicle to warn other traffic of the
• Lock all the doors and turn on the alarm. breakdown (note the legal
requirements of some areas).
Thieves are attracted to ’vulnerable’ vehicles.
Even if you have followed the ’five point’ drill, • Consider evacuating passengers
there is still much you can do to make your through the right hand doors away
vehicle a less inviting target. from the road as a precaution in
case your Discovery is struck by
BE SAFE NOT SORRY!
another vehicle.
• Park where your vehicle can easily be seen
by householders and passers-by.
• At night, park in well lit areas and avoid
deserted or dimly lit side streets.
• At home, if you have a garage, use it - and
NEVER leave the keys in the vehicle.
• Do not keep important vehicle documents
(or spare keys) in the vehicle - these are a
real bonus for the thief.

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