Discovery 2. Manual — part 394

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

10-3

Seats and seat belts

Check

Front seat

Rear seat rear fixings

Rear seat front fixings

1. Check seat frames are secured to floor and

show no signs of movement.

2. Check operation of seat slide and tilt

mechanisms, ensuring there is no excessive
play between seat cushion and seat back.

3. Fully extract seat belt and allow it to return

under its own recoil mechanism. Repeat for
other belts.

4. Check entire length of seat belt webbing for

signs of fraying or damage. Repeat for other
belts.

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PROCEDURES

5. Check security of seat belt upper mountings.
6. Check for correct operation of seat belt height

adjusters.

7. Check security of seat belt buckle mountings.
8. Connect each belt to the correct buckle, check

seat buckle and tongue are secure. Release
seat belt buckle and check for correct
operation.

9. Check tightness of accessible seat belt fixings.

10. Check tightness of accessible seat belt

mountings.

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PROCEDURES

10-5

Lamps, horns and warning indicators

Check

1. Switch on side, head and tail lamps and check

operation.

2. Check headlamp levelling operation.
3. Check turn signals and hazard warning lamps

for correct operation.

4. Press brake pedal and check operation of

brake lamps.

5. Check all exterior lamp lenses for clarity and

condition. Pay particular attention to headlamp
lenses for signs of stone chips or damage.

6. Check horn for loud, clear sound.
7. Switch on headlamps (with ignition switch at 'O'

position) and check light reminder warning
operates when door is opened.

8. Check operation of interior courtesy lights.
9. Check operation of all instrument pack warning

and indicator lights.

Wipers and washers

Check

1. Operate screen washer and switch on wipers.

Ensure washer jets are correctly aimed and
check for smooth, smear free operation of
wiper blades across screen at all speeds
including intermittent.

2. Repeat operation for rear screen washers/

wipers.

MAINTENANCE

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PROCEDURES

3. Check all wiper blades for condition and signs

of splits or damage.

4. Check security of wiper arms.

Handbrake

Check

1. With the vehicle stationary, on a level surface,

apply and release handbrake and check for
correct operation.

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BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS,

Handbrake.

Alarm handset battery

Replace

1. Insert the blade of a small, flat bladed

screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the
handset and prise the back from the handset.

2. Slide the battery out of the clip taking care not

to touch the circuit board or the battery
contacts.

3. Press and hold one of the buttons for at least 5

seconds.

4. Fit the replacement battery ensuring that

correct polarity is maintained (+) side facing
upwards. Avoid touching the flat surfaces of the
battery.

5. Press the 2 halves of the handset together.
6. Check that handset operates correctly.