Land Rover Discovery: Before starting or driving
If the vehicle is involved in a collision, it should be checked by a Retailer/Authorised repairer, or suitably qualified personnel, before starting or driving.
Note: The vehicle has an SOS Emergency call button and a Breakdown call button.
AFTER DEPLOYMENT OF THE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEM
Do not attempt to open the bonnet if the pedestrian protection system has been deployed.
The vehicle must be stopped as soon as it is safe to do so.
The hazard warning lamps will be activated and can only be switched off by pressing the engine START/STOP button to switch the engine off and on again.
A warning message CHECK PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM will appear on the Message centre and the vehicle should be transported to the nearest Retailer/ Authorised Repairer. The vehicle must not be driven when the bonnet has been deployed.
Note: If the warning message CHECK PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM appears in the Message centre when the bonnet has not been deployed, the vehicle should be taken to the nearest Retailer/Authorised Repairer immediately. It can be driven.
If any significant damage occurs to the front bumper it should be inspected by a Retailer/Authorised Repairer as soon as possible.
REPACKING THE PEDESTRIAN AIRBAG
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- Airbag cover.
- Airbag side panels inflated.
- Airbag centre panel inflated.
Repack the Pedestrian airbag, as follows:
Note: If the airbag is not fully deflated, fold and compress the airbag to release air, before starting to repack.
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- Fold both of the airbag side panels across the vehicle, and underneath the airbag cover.
- Pull the airbag centre panel over the airbag cover.
- On each side, pull the airbag centre panel as tight as possible. Using the velcro panels, attach the straps on the centre airbag panel (3) to the airbag cover straps (4).
Following repacking, if safe to do so, the vehicle should be driven with caution to a Dealer/Authorised Repairer to be checked for damage and for the replacement of the Pedestrian airbag.
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Event data recording
This vehicle is equipped with an Event
Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obst
Vehicle labels
LABEL LOCATIONS
Warning labels attached to the
vehicle bearing this symbol
mean: Do not touch or adjust
components until you have read
the relevant instructions in the
handbook.
Labels showing this sy
Technical specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Note: For further information, contact a
Retailer/Authorised Repairer and quote
the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Supplemental Restraint System, refer to
the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual.
REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (501-20B Supplemental
Restraint System, Description and Operation).
SAFETY INFORMAT
Front Suspension Front
Shock Absorber (G1779642) - Removal
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
Make sure the spring compressor Safe Working Load (SWL) meets
or exceeds the spring rating quoted in the Specifcations section.
Always follow the spring compressor manufacturer's
instructions.
The spring is under extreme tension, care must be tak
