Land Rover Defender: Starting the engine
Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Starting the engine
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Starting safety
Never start the engine and leave it
running when the vehicle is in an
enclosed space. Exhaust gases are
poisonous and can cause
unconsciousness and death if inhaled.
If the engine fails to start, do
Switching off the engine
Before switching off the engine, it is
recommended that the vehicle is
stationary. Make sure the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) is applied and the
transmission is in Park (P).
Press and release the eng
Engine start backup
The engine start backup feature is
required to disarm the alarm and start the
engine if either of the following occur:
The vehicle is unlocked using the
emergency key blade.
The smart key is not d
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Air bag locations
Make sure to read and fully understand
the relevant warnings before using any
of the features in this section.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) recommends a
minimum distance of 10in (25cm) between
an occupant's chest and the driver's air
bag module.
Air bag locations:
Front
Inflatable Waterproof Awning
INFLATABLE WATERPROOF AWNING - PART
NUMBER: VPLEP0432
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the
instructions carefully prior to
installation. Comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your
nearest approved retailer.
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