Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Owner's Manual
Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Owner's Manual
Owners Manual for Land Rover Defender, a four-wheel drive off-road SUV from British automotive company Jaguar Land Rover. The information contained in this manual covers all vehicle derivatives and optional equipment, some of which may not be fitted to your vehicle. The new Land Rover Defender has a mountain to climb. Yeah, a real mountain, of course, because awesome off-road ability is an absolute necessity. But also a metaphorical mountain. It's got to replace the old one. A vehicle that was very widely adored, for the exact same reasons it was almost impossible to justify buying.
- Introduction
- Vehicle stability
- Controls overview
- Entering the vehicle
- Smart key operation
- Keyless entry
- Activity key
- Opening and closing the taildoor
- Smart key battery replacement
- Exiting the vehicle
- Front seats
- Rear seats
- Rear seat safety
- Folding and raising the second row seats
- Folding the center seatback
- Folding and raising the third row seats
- Head restraints
- Steering wheel
- Seat belts
- Child safety
- Child seat safety
- Child seat overview
- Child restraint check list
- Child safety information
- Vehicle specific information
- Fitting latch child restraints
- Air bags
- Instrument panel
- Warning and information lamps
- Exterior lights
- Interior lights
- Wipers and washers
- Mirrors
- Garage door opener
- Windows
- Storage compartments
- Load carrying
- Towing
- Starting the engine
- Auto stop/start
- Transmission
- Suspension
- Electronic air suspension safety
- Electronic air suspension controls
- Extended mode
- Auto access height
- Rear height adjust
- Brakes
- Stability control
- Driving programs
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Speed limiter
- Cruise control
- Adaptive cruise control
- Adaptive cruise control safety
- Adaptive cruise control overview
- Adaptive cruise control limitations
- Follow mode
- Follow mode limitations
- Collision avoidance
- Collision avoidance safety
- Forward alert
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) safety
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) limitations
- Blind spot monitor
- Closing vehicle sensing
- Blind spot assist
- Rear traffic monitor
- All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC)
- All terrain progress control (ATPC) safety
- Enabling all terrain progress control (ATPC)
- Full function mode
- Driving aids
- Touchscreen home
- Touchscreen extra features
- Touchscreen settings
- Media
- Media safety
- Media controls
- Audio steering wheel controls
- Audio settings
- Gracenote end user licensing agreement
- AM/FM radio
- HD radio
- Satellite radio
- Portable media
- Portable media safety
- Portable media connections
- Connecting a media device
- Portable media controls
- Pairing and connecting using the media player
- Climate and comfort
- Parking features
- Cameras
- 4x4i
- Low traction launch
- Phone
- Phone safety
- Phone system overview
- Pairing and connecting using the phone
- Managing two calls
- Steering wheel phone controls
- Receiving text messages
- Android auto
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Navigation safety
- Using the navigation system
- Map split screen
- Navigation settings
- Map auto zoom
- Real time traffic information
- Planning routes and door to door routing
- Commute mode
- Voice control
- InControl
- InControl safety
- InControl account set up
- InControl remote smartphone app
- SOS emergency call
- Optimized land rover assistance
- Connectivity
- Fuel and refueling
- Maintenance
- Breaking-in
- Owner maintenance
- Parts and accessories
- Opening the hood
- Fuel system
- Folding fabric roof reset
- Vehicle cleaning
- The exterior
- Sensors and cameras
- After off-road driving
- Leather upholstery
- Seat belts
- Cleaning screens and displays
- Fluid level checks
- Fluid filler locations
- Checking the engine oil level
- Topping up the oil
- Topping up the coolant
- Checking the brake fluid level
- Topping up the brake fluid
- Vehicle battery
- Battery warning symbols
- Battery care
- Connecting jump leads
- Removing the vehicle battery
- Battery monitoring system
- Fuses
- Tires
- Tire markings
- Tire care
- Tire pressures
- Tire pressure label
- Replacement tires
- Using winter tires
- Using snow chains
- Treadwear
- Tire glossary
- Steps for determining correct load limit
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Tire repair system
- Tire repair system safety
- Using the tire repair system
- Repair procedure
- After using the tire repair system
- Wheel changing
- Vehicle recovery
- After a collision
- Vehicle labels
- Passport to service
- Using the passport to service
- Foreword
- Summary of warranties
- Vehicle warranties
- Federal emission control system warranties - USA only
- Federal emission control system warranties - Canada only
- Emission control system warranty coverage
- California emission control system warranties
- Guidelines applicable to warranties
- Obtaining warranty repairs
- Customer assistance
- Land rover roadside assistance program
- Maintenance and service
- Technical specifications
- Type approval
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Introduction
First Warning Statement:
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Vehicle stability
VEHICLE STABILITY
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.
Since this vehicle is designed to be
operated off-road, it has a higher
ground clearance an
Controls overview
DRIVER CONTROLS
Rear window isolator and child safety
locks
Window controls
Mirror adjustment and power-folding
mirrors
Driver's seat position memory
Clear exit monitor
Doors lock and un
SEE MORE:
Rear Seat Backrest
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
1. Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest Cover (Seating, Removal and
Installation).
2.
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with heated rear seat
3.
Continuous Variable Valve Lift
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
JLR-303-1639
CVVL brake unit reset tool
JLR-303-1647
CVVL Locating Pins
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from
foreign material. When
disconnected all openings must be sea
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