2023 Land Rover DEFENDER LOAD CARRYING
LOAD CARRYING
WARNING
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.
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.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
Do not stand on the chequer finishers. The chequer finishers are not load-bearing and should not be stood on or used to load the roof. Placing undue load on the chequer finishers may damage the vehicle.
Do not stand on the chequer finishers. The chequer finishers are not load-bearing and should not be stood on or used to load the roof. Placing undue load on the chequer finishers may damage the vehicle.
LOADSPACE COVER
WARNING
Never place objects on top of the loadspace cover. During an accident or sudden manoeuvre, loose objects could cause serious injury or death.
Never place objects on top of the loadspace cover. During an accident or sudden manoeuvre, loose objects could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Remove the loadspace cover before moving the seats. Failure to do so may result in damage to the loadspace cover.
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.
NOTES
When the cover is fitted correctly its label should not be visible. The label should be on the underside of the fitted cover.
When the cover is fitted correctly its label should not be visible. The label should be on the underside of the fitted cover.
SOFT CARGO BARRIER
To attach the soft cargo barrier:
- Remove the trim covers using a suitable tool.
- Insert the upper cargo barrier hook into the slot.
- Pull down to secure.
- Attach the lower points to the securing hooks as shown.
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
WARNING
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.
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.
NOTES
In some markets, a range of approved luggage retention accessories is available from a retailer/authorised repairer.
In some markets, a range of approved luggage retention accessories is available from a retailer/authorised repairer.
COMMERCIAL VARIANT LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
Additional anchor points are provided on commercial variants (1).
SKI HATCH
The ski hatch, located in the seatback, can be used for transporting long objects.
Press the centre release button and fold down the ski hatch panel.
To close the ski hatch panel, push the panel up to the closed position.