Freelander System Description and Operation
INSTRUMENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Headlamp Main Beam
The headlamp main beam warning lamp illuminates when the headlamps are switched to main beam or the headlamp
flash is operated.
Seat Belt (Selective Markets Only)
The lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched to position II. When the seat belt buckle is secured in the stalk, a
switch in the stalk extinguishes the lamp.
SRS
The SRS lamp illuminates for approximately 5 seconds when the ignition is switched to position II for a bulb check. If
the lamp remains illuminated or illuminates when the engine is running, the SRS has a fault which must be rectified
as soon as possible.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon)
The MIL illuminates at all times when the ignition is in position II and the engine is not running. If the lamp remains
illuminated or illuminates when the engine is running, a fault has occurred in the engine emission control system or
an emission related automatic gearbox fault has occurred. Stop the vehicle and switch off the ignition for at least 30
seconds. If the lamp illuminates after the engine is restarted, rectification must be sought as soon as possible to avoid
potential engine or gearbox damage and excessive exhaust emissions.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
The ABS lamp illuminates when the ignition is switched to position II and extinguishes after the engine is started. If
the lamp illuminates at any other time, a fault has occurred in the ABS and should be rectified at the earliest
opportunity.
Door Open
The lamp illuminates if any side door, the tail door or the bonnet is open and the ignition switch is in position II.
Hazard Warning
The lamp illuminates alternately with the direction indicators and direction indicator warning lamps when the hazard
warning switch is operated.
Hill Descent Control Information
The lamp illuminates for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition is switched to position II for a bulb check. The
lamp illuminates when the driver selects Hill Descent Control (HDC), to inform the driver that the system is enabled.
If the lamp flashes, the system cannot enable HDC due to excessive speed or incorrect gear selection.
Hill Descent Control Fault
The lamp illuminates for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition is switched to position II for a bulb check. The
lamp illuminates if a fault is detected within the HDC system, providing the driver with a visible warning. The lamp is
illuminated for a short period when the ignition is switched to position II.