Land Rover Defender: Emergency locking
Note: Do not leave the emergency key blade in the vehicle at any point during the emergency locking procedure.
In the event of a fault with the alarm and/or locking system, manually secure the vehicle. Lock all of the doors via the driver's door key barrel.
The emergency key blade is required for this procedure. Using the emergency key in the event of alarm or locking failure:
Note: For vehicles with an exposed lock barrel, skip steps 2-5.
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Locate the emergency lock access cover on the edge of the driver's door.
The cover has an embossed lock icon.
3. Insert the emergency key blade into the cover's slot at the base of the door lock cover.
4. Lever the key blade upward to release the cover from its securing lugs.
5. Rotate the cover upward to remove it from the door, then retain the lock's access cover in a safe place.
6. Make sure all apertures are closed and insert the emergency key blade into the key barrel on the driver's door.
7. Turn the emergency key blade 90º clockwise. All of the doors single lock and access to the loadspace is inhibited.
8. Make sure any valid smart keys are at least 78 in (2 m) away from the doors.
9. Pull the exterior door handles to confirm that the doors are locked.
If the issue persists, consult a retailer/ authorized repairer for rectification as soon as possible.
In the event of the 12 V battery discharging, each of the doors must be locked manually.
Using the emergency key in the event of 12 V battery failure:
Note: For vehicles with an exposed lock barrel, skip steps 2-5.
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Locate the emergency lock access cover on the edge of the driver's door.
The cover has an embossed lock icon.
3. Insert the emergency key blade into the cover's slot at the base of the door lock cover.
4. Lever the key blade upward to release the cover from its securing lugs.
5. Rotate the cover upward to remove it from the door, then retain the lock's access cover safely.
6. Insert the emergency key blade firmly into the emergency lock.
7. A firm push activates the door's locking mechanism.
8. Remove the emergency key blade.
9. Rotate the access cover clockwise to refit. Make sure that the access cover is secure.
10. Close the door and confirm that it is locked.
Repeat the procedure for all other unlocked doors.
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Make sure to read and fully understand
the relevant warnings and cautions before
using the features in this section.
Failure to observe warnings and
cautions may result in vehicle damage,
injury, or
Manual front seats
Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle
is moving. Doing so could cause a loss
of vehicle control and personal injury.
Take care when retrieving items that
have fallen down the side, back, front
or
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Head restraints
HEAD RESTRAINTS SAFETY
Head restraints are designed to support
the head, not the back of the neck. The
head restraint must be positioned
correctly to restrain rearward movement
of the head in a collision. An incorrectly
adjusted head restraint increases the
risk of death or serious injury in the
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Electric Vehicle Safety Rules (Section 3-4)
SECTION 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON OR NEAR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
3.1 Use Safety Equipment and Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Where any work under these EV Safety Rules and related documents and
procedures takes place, appropriate safety
equipment and protective clothing of an Ap
