Land Rover Defender: Load carrying
LOAD CARRYING
Never allow passengers to travel in the loadspace under any circumstances. All vehicle occupants should be seated correctly and should wear a seat belt at all times when the vehicle is in motion.
Failure to do so can lead to serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
All items carried in the vehicle should be properly secured. An accident, sudden braking, or change of direction can cause loose items to move. Loose objects in the vehicle can cause serious injury or death.
Do not stand on the checker finishers. The checker finishers are not load-bearing and should not be stood on or used to load the roof. Placing undue load on the checker finishers may damage the vehicle.
LOADSPACE COVER
Never place objects on top of the loadspace cover. During an accident or sudden maneuver, loose objects could cause serious injury or death.
Remove the loadspace cover before moving the seats. Failure to do so may result in damage to the loadspace cover.
110 wheelbase loadspace cover:
90 wheelbase loadspace cover:
- Attach one side of the loadspace cover to one of the anchor points next to the window. Stretch the loadspace cover across to the opposite side of the vehicle. Attach the anchor points next to the adjacent window.
- Pull the cover rearward and insert the locating pegs into the attachment points on the rear pillars.
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
All items carried in the loadspace should be properly secured. If the vehicle is involved in an accident, subject to sudden braking or change of direction, loose items can cause serious injury or death.
- To assist in safely securing large items of luggage, lashing eyes (1) are located in the loadspace floor.
- If adjustable lashing eyes are fitted (2)
turn the locking mechanism counter-clockwise
to unlock. Press the
mechanism and slide to the required
position in the luggage rail. Release
the mechanism to latch into position.
Move the lashing eye slightly, until a click is heard. The lashing eye is now secured. Turn the mechanism clockwise to lock.
SKI HATCH
The ski hatch, located in the seatback, can be used for transporting long objects.
Press the center release button and fold down the ski hatch panel.
To close the ski hatch panel, push the panel up to the closed position.
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Towing safety
Make sure the following warnings and
cautions have been read and fully
understood before towing a trailer. Failure
to follow the guidance could result in
vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
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Tow hitch receiver
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before towing a trailer.
The fitting of a tow hitch is required before
towing
Note: Make sure that safety chains are
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Rear seat safety
Make sure to read and fully understand
the relevant warnings before using the
features in this section.
Failure to observe warnings and
cautions may result in vehicle damage,
injury, or DEATH in the event of an
accident.
Always make sure that objects carried
in the vehicle are secured properly.
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External Controls - Vehicles With: 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission AWD
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2 - EMERGENCY PARK RELEASE
Emergency Park Release (EPR) lever and cable assembly
COMPONENT LOCATION - 2 OF 2 - TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH
Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
OVERVIEW
WARNING:
To prevent vehicle roll-away,
