Land Rover Discovery: Access position (7 seat vehicle)
The vehicle must not be driven
with the rear seats in the access
position. Motion of the vehicle
could cause the seatback to fall
forwards suddenly, causing injury.
![Access position (7 seat vehicle)](images/books/1/index.20.gif)
To tilt the seatback forwards: Pull the lever
on the top of the seatback upwards (1) to
release the locking mechanism, and then
move the seatback forwards into the tilt
position.
To move the seat forwards: Pull the lever
on the front of the seat upwards (2) to
release the locking mechanism, and then
move the seat forwards.
When returning the seat from the
access position, make sure
nothing is trapped beneath the
returning seat.
Make sure that when the seatback
and seat are returned to the
pre-access position, the locking
mechanisms are fully engaged.
Physically test to make sure that
the seat and seatback is secure
before driving.
FOLDING AND RAISING THE THIRD ROW SEATS
The head restraint must always
be raised when using the third
row seats.
When raising the rear seats, make
sure that seat belts are correctly
routed and not trapped behind
the seats.
Beware of trapping fingers when
raising and lowering the third row
seat.
![FOLDING AND RAISING THE THIRD ROW SEATS](images/books/1/index.21.jpg)
To raise a third row seat:
- From inside the loadspace: On the
seat to be raised, pull the strap on the
rear of the seat, to lift the seat into the
raised position.
Note: The seat is heavy, so care
should be taken when raising the seat.
- From inside the vehicle: Lift the head
restraint, until it locks into the upright
position.
![FOLDING AND RAISING THE THIRD ROW SEATS](images/books/1/index.22.jpg)
To fold a third row seat:
- From inside the loadspace: Pull the
strap on the rear of the seat to be
folded, to release the head restraint
locking mechanism and then manually
fold the head restraint forward.
- To fold the seat: Pull the strap again
to release the seat locking mechanism,
and then fold the seat forwards into
the stowed position.
Note: The seat is heavy, so care
should be taken when lowering the
seat.
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FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of the head restraint is
above the centre line of the head.
An incorrectly adjusted head
restraint increases the risk of
death or serio
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
Never adjust the steering column
while the vehicle is in motion.
Move the lever fully down to unlock
the column. When the steering has
been adjusted to the desired p
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The Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system is a driving aid only.
It remains the driver's
responsibility to drive with due
care and attention, in a manner
which is safe for the vehicle, its
occupants and the other road
users. The driver should still
observe all other road signs, road
markings and situ
Seek qualified assistance
immediately if brake pedal travel
is unusually long, or if there is any
significant loss of brake fluid.
Driving under such conditions
could result in extended stopping
distances or complete brake
failure.
Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep
containers sealed and