Frelander 2. Manual — part 696

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DISABLING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG

Note: The passenger airbag should be disabled
only when a rearward facing child restraint if
fitted to the front passenger seat.

To disable the passenger airbag :-

1. Remove the emergency key from the

remote control. See USING THE KEY
(page 40).

2. Insert the end of the key blade into the slot

in the switch and rotate the switch to the
off position.

WARNINGS

Crash test data and statistics, show
that the safest place for a child to be
restrained, is in a child seat correctly

fitted to the vehicle's rear seat.

Do not use a child restraint on a seat
protected by an operational airbag in
front of it. Doing so presents a high

risk of death or serious injury to the child in the
event of an accident.

Do not fit a child restraint to the front
passenger seat if the SRS warning
light illuminates continuously with the

ignition on.

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WARNING

As soon as the child seat is removed
from the front passenger seat the
airbag must be turned on. Failure to do

so will put any front seat passengers at greater
risk of death or serious injury in the event of a
frontal impact.

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Operational status indicator

The passenger airbag operational status
indicator illuminates yellow when the airbag
has been disabled.

Note: The indicator will only illuminate when
the ignition is turned on, or the engine is
running.

AIRBAG SERVICE INFORMATION

All of the following operations should only be
carried out by a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised
Repairer, or suitably qualified person :-
• Removal or repair of any wiring or

component in the vicinity of any SRS
components.

• Installation of electrical, or electronic,

equipment and accessories.

• Modification to the front or sides of the

vehicle exterior.

• Attachment of accessories to the front or

sides of the vehicle.

WARNING

When checking the operational status
of the front passenger airbag, ensure
that the ignition is switched on.

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WARNINGS

Do not attempt to service, repair,
replace, modify, or tamper with, any
part of the SRS. This includes wiring or

components in the vicinity of SRS
components. Doing so may cause the system
to trigger, or render the system inoperative,
either of which may result in death or serious
injuries.

Do not use any electrical test
equipment, or devices in the vicinity of
SRS components or wiring. Doing so

may cause the system to trigger, or render the
system inoperative, either of which may result
in death or serious injuries.

Child safety

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Child safety

CHILD SEATS

It is very important for all infants and children
under 12 years of age to be restrained in a
suitable child safety seat appropriate to their
age and size.

If it is essential that a child travels in the front
passenger seat, Land Rover recommends that
the following preparations are made before
fitting the child restraint.
• Disable the front passenger airbag. See

DISABLING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG
(page 62).

• Adjust the front passenger seat fully

rearwards.

• Adjust the lumbar support to its minimum

support position.

• Adjust the seat cushion to its highest

position. If cushion rake adjustment is
possible, adjust it to its lowest position.

• Adjust the seat belt adjustable upper

anchorage to its lowest position.

This symbol is affixed to the end of the facia on
the passenger side. Its purpose is to warn
against the use of a rear facing child seat when
the front passenger airbag is fitted and
operational.

WARNINGS

Do not use a child restraint on a seat
with an operational airbag in front of

it. There is a risk of death or serious injury
when the airbag deploys.

Crash statistics show that children are
safest when properly restrained on

the rear seat.

Do not use a forward facing child seat
until the child using it is above the

minimum weight of 9 kg (20 lb.) and able to
sit up unaided. Up to the age of two, a child's
spine and neck are not sufficiently developed
to avoid injury in a frontal impact.

Do not allow a baby or infant to be
held or carried on the lap. The force of

a crash can increase effective body weight by
as much as thirty times, making it
impossible to hold onto the child. Children
typically require the use of a booster seat
appropriate to their age and size, thereby
enabling the seat belts to be properly fitted,
reducing the risk of injury in a crash.
Children could be endangered in a crash if
their child restraints are not properly secured
in the vehicle.

Do not use a child seat that hooks
over the seat back. This type of seat

cannot be satisfactorily secured and is
unlikely to be safe for your child.

WARNING

Original text according to ECE R94.
01. Extreme hazard! Do not use a

rearward facing child restraint on a seat
protected by an operational airbag in front of
it!

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Child restraint check list

Every time a child travels in the vehicle observe
the following :-
• Use appropriate child restraints.
• Carefully follow the restraint system

manufacturers instructions.

• Adjust the harnesses for every child on

every trip.

• Ensure that all slack is removed from the

adult seatbelt.

• Always attach the top tether when

installing an ISOFIX seat.

• Always check the security of the child

restraint. See ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS
(page 67).

• Do not dress a child in bulky clothing, or

place any objects/padding between the
child and the restraint.

• Regularly check the fit and condition of

child restraints. If the fit is poor, or
wear/damage is visible replace the
restraint immediately.

• Set a good example - always wear your

seat belt.