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Locks & Alarm

KEYS

You have been supplied with two sets of keys,

comprising:

• a black key for operating the starter

switch.

• a plain, metal, key for operating the door

locks.

• A smaller metal key (marked ’FUEL’) to

operate the fuel filler cap lock.

Key numbers

The starter key number is stamped on a tag

attached to the key ring. Both key numbers

should be entered on the Security Information

card.

WARNING

For safety, remove the Security Information

card from the literature pack and keep it

with the key tag, and spare keys in a safe

place - AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE!

Front door locks

From outside the vehicle, the door locks can

ONLY be operated with the key. Turn the key

towards the rear to lock and towards the front

to unlock.

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).

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Child-proof locks

(110 Station wagon)

Move the locking levers down to engage the

child-proof locks (see illustration).

With the locks engaged, the rear doors cannot

be opened from inside the vehicle, thereby

reducing the risk of a door being opened

accidentally while the vehicle is moving.

Taildoor

(if fitted)

From outside, use the door 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 (as illustration).

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ALARM SYSTEM

(if fitted)

Your vehicle is fitted with a sophisticated

anti-theft alarm and engine immobilisation

system. In order to combine maximum vehicle

security with minimum inconvenience, you are

advised to gain a full understanding of the

alarm system by thoroughly reading this

section of the handbook.

Features of the alarm system

Perimeter protection: This part of the alarm

system protects the doors, bonnet and

taildoor against unauthorised entry - the alarm

sounding if any one of these apertures is

opened without the alarm first being

disarmed.

Interior protection: Also known as volumetric

protection, this part of the system protects the

space inside the vehicle. If movement within

the passenger compartment, or intrusions

through the windows or sunroof are detected,

the alarm will sound.

Engine immobilisation: The engine is

immobilised electronically whenever the alarm

system is armed. Even if the alarm has not

been armed, engine immobilisation will occur

automatically thirty seconds after the driver’s

door is opened, or five minutes after the

starter switch is turned to position ’0’.

In practice, this means it is virtually

impossible to leave your Defender unattended

without the engine being immobilised.

ARMING THE ALARM

WARNING

If a passenger or animal is to be left inside

the vehicle, or if a window or sunroof is to

be left open, interior protection must be

disabled. Refer to ’Interior protection’

before arming the alarm.

To arm the alarm, aim the handset at the

Defender and press the right hand button

(PADLOCK SYMBOL). Provided all the doors

and other apertures are closed, the direction

indicator lights will flash three times to

confirm that the alarm is armed. All the

security features described previously will be

active.

Once armed, the alarm will sound if a door or

the bonnet is opened, or if movement is

detected inside the vehicle.

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Disarming the alarm

Within range of the vehicle, briefly press the

left (PLAIN) button on the handset; the

direction indicator lights will flash once to

indicate that the alarm has been disarmed and

the engine re-mobilised.

NOTE: In some territories, the interior lights

will illuminate when the alarm is disarmed.

If the direction indicators fail to flash when

the alarm is armed:

This indicates that a door or the bonnet is not

fully closed, in which case the alarm will still

be partially armed and the engine

immobilised, but interior protection will not be

active.

Once the open door or bonnet is closed, the

direction indicators will flash three times and

the alarm will fully arm as described

previously.

If the alarm sounds:

The vehicle horn and alarm siren will sound

continuously for 30 seconds and then switch

off. The horn and siren can be triggered up to

three times.

To silence the alarm, press either handset

button. If the handset is inoperative, the alarm

can only be disarmed by entering the

emergency key access code (see ’Engine

immobilisation override’).

Anti-theft alarm indicator light

A RED indicator light on the instrument panel

indicates the status of the alarm system.

When the alarm is armed successfully, the

light FLASHES rapidly. After 10 seconds, the

light adjusts to a slower frequency, and

continues flashing as an anti-theft deterrent

until the alarm is disarmed.

If the light fails to illuminate during the rapid

flash phase, this indicates a ’mislock’ (door or

bonnet not fully closed or key in starter

switch). If this occurs, the indicator light will

still flash at the slower frequency as an

anti-theft deterrent.

If the light illuminates continuously, this

indicates that the engine has immobilised

passively (see ’Engine immobilisation’).

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Interior protection

Interior protection is activated automatically

when the alarm system is armed; twin sensors

inside the vehicle monitor the interior space

and will activate the alarm if an intrusion is

detected.

However, if passengers or animals are to be

left inside the vehicle, or if a window or

sunroof is to be left open, the alarm must be

armed with interior protection DISABLED as

follows:

To disable interior protection:

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 direction

indicator lights flash three times and the

anti-theft indicator light commences flashing

rapidly). The alarm system is now armed with

interior protection disabled.

WARNING

If the vehicle is to be left with windows or

sunroof open, or with passengers or animals

inside, the interior protection MUST BE

DISABLED, as described above.

NOTE: Interior protection will not operate for

the first 15 seconds after the alarm is set.

ENGINE IMMOBILISATION

Engine immobilisation is an important aspect

of the vehicle’s security system, and occurs

automatically whenever the alarm system is

armed.

The system also includes a feature known as

’passive immobilisation’, which is designed to

safeguard the vehicle from theft should the

driver forget to lock the doors or arm the

alarm.

Passive immobilisation occurs automatically:

• thirty seconds after the starter switch has

been turned off AND the driver’s door

opened.

• five minutes after the starter switch is

turned off or the alarm system is

disarmed.

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 (on the left

of the warning light panel) to flash.

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Engine immobilisation override

If the handset is lost or fails to operate, engine

immobilisation can be overridden by using the

starter key to enter the four digit emergency

key access code (this code is recorded on the

Security Information card). The procedure for

entering the code is described below.

Before entering the code, note the following:

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. Remove the handset from the key

ring and keep the handset well away from the

starter switch when entering the code.

1. With the driver’s door closed, insert the key

into the starter switch, turn to position ’II’ and

hold in this position for 5 seconds. Then

switch off, and open and close the driver’s

door.

2. Turn the 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).

3. Open the driver’s door (to enter the first

digit) and then close the door again.

4. Turn the starter switch to position ’II’ and

back to ’0’ the required number of times to

enter the SECOND digit of the code.

5. Open the driver’s door (to enter the second

digit) and then close the door again.

6. Turn the starter switch to position ’II’ and

back to ’0’ the required number of times to

enter the THIRD digit of the code.

7. Open the driver’s door (to enter the third

digit) and then close the door again.

8. Turn the starter switch to position ’II’ and

back to ’0’ the required number of times to

enter the FOURTH digit of the code.

9. Finally, OPEN and CLOSE the driver’s door.

If the code has been entered correctly, the

anti-theft indicator light will extinguish and the

engine can be started.

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If an incorrect code has been entered:

If the code is entered incorrectly, 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 attempts, the security

system invokes a delay period of thirty

minutes during which the system will not

accept any further codes.

WARNING

• NEVER leave the Security Information

card in the vehicle.

• Memorize the emergency key access

code or keep the Security Information

card on your person in case of

emergencies.

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HANDSET BATTERY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• BEFORE replacing a handset battery,

disarm the alarm and unlock the

doors.

• DO NOT remove an expired battery

until you are ready to install the

replacement.

• The engine will immobilise five

minutes after the key is removed

from the starter switch. 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 synchronised.

The handset 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 direction indicator lights will not flash

when the alarm is disarmed.

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Always fit a Land Rover STC4080 or a

Panasonic CR2032 replacement battery

(available from a Land Rover dealer) and

adopt the following replacement procedure:

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 keyring 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 (positive (’+’) 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) Reassemble the two halves of the handset,

then operate the PADLOCK symbol button at

least four times within range of the vehicle to

resynchronise the handset.

The handset is now ready for use.

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.

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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’ in Section 4, 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 memorized and automatically reset when the battery is reconnected.

ALARM OR HANDSET DIFFICULTIES

Alarm goes off unexpectedly. (a) Ensure all windows and sunroof are closed.

(b) Disable interior space protection.

Alarm goes off when door opened. Disarm the alarm with the handset before

unlocking. If the handset has failed, enter the

emergency key access code (refer to ’Engine

immobilisation override’).

Starter will not operate. Ensure handset is on same ring as starter key. If

it still will not operate, consult a Land Rover

dealer.

Direction indicator lights don’t flash

when alarm is armed.

A door or bonnet is partially open.

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