2023 Land Rover NEW RANGE ROVER AIRBAGS Owner Manuals

• Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of 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.
• High-speed impacts may cause serious injury or death, irrespective of the safety features fitted to a vehicle.
• Always wear seat belts, for every journey, no matter how short, in all seating positions. The airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) adds to the overall effectiveness of the seat belts, but it does not replace them.
• Always make sure the roof lining and door pillar trims are correctly fitted, in good condition, and free from obstruction.
• Always wear correctly positioned seat belts, and sit as far back as practically possible from the airbag. Airbags inflate at high speeds and can cause facial abrasions or other injuries.
• Always maintain a gap between the side of the vehicle, and the head and torso to enable unobstructed inflation of the airbags.

AIRBAG OPERATION

The airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) inflates instantaneously, and cannot provide protection in secondary or some other types of impact. Under these circumstances, the only protection is provided by a correctly worn seat belt.

The airbags and SRS are not designed to operate as a result of:

• Rear impacts.
• Minor front impacts.
• Minor side impacts.
• Heavy braking.
• Driving over bumps and potholes.

AIRBAG OBSTRUCTION

Examples of obstructions include:

• Any part of an occupant’s body in contact with, or close to, an airbag cover.
• Objects placed on, or close to, an airbag cover.
• Clothing, sunscreens, or other material hanging from grab handles.
• Clothing, cushions, or other material covering seat-mounted airbags.
• Seat covers that are not approved by the vehicle manufacturer, or specifically designed for use with seat-mounted airbags.

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EFFECTS

• Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.
• When the airbag inflates:
• A fine powder is released. The powder may cause irritation to the skin and should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes and any cuts or abrasions. The powder can also cause breathing difficulty for people who suffer from asthma or other respiratory problems.
• A loud noise is emitted. The noise may cause temporary discomfort and loss of hearing.
• Some airbag components become very hot. Do not touch the airbag components until they have cooled sufficiently.
• If any of these problems occur, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If breathing problems persist, seek medical attention.

After inflation, the front and seat-mounted side airbags deflate immediately. Deflation provides a gradual cushioning effect for the occupants and also makes sure the driver’s forward vision is not obscured.

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP

The instrument panel displays an illuminated air bag warning lamp as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on. See AIR BAG (YELLOW).

If any of the following air bag warning lamp conditions occur, the vehicle should be checked by a retailer/authorized repairer immediately.

• Fails to illuminate when the ignition is switched on.
• Fails to extinguish within 6 seconds of the ignition being switched on.
• Illuminates at any time, other than during the bulb check, when the ignition is on.

When the ignition is switched on, a diagnostic control unit monitors the readiness of the system’s electrical circuits. Elements of the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) being monitored include:

• SRS warning lamp.
• Rotary coupler.
• Airbag modules.
• Seat belt pre-tensioners.
• Air bag diagnostic control unit.
• Crash and rollover sensors.
• Air bag wiring harness.
• Seat occupancy sensor.
• Airbag status indicator.
• Front seat belt buckle switches.
• Front seat track position sensor.
• Pyrotechnic brake pedal release.

AIR BAG SERVICE INFORMATION

WARNING

• Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.
• Never attempt to service, repair, replace, modify, or tamper with any part of the SRS, or with any wiring or components in the vicinity of the SRS. Doing so may cause the system to trigger or render the system inoperative.
• Never use any electrical test equipment or devices in the vicinity of any Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) components or wiring. Doing so may cause the system to trigger or render the system inoperative.
• The following operations should only be carried out by a retailer/authorized repairer or a qualified person:
• Fitment of electrical, or electronic, equipment and accessories.
• Modification to the front or sides of the vehicle’s exterior.
• Attachment of accessories to the front or sides of the vehicle.

Note: Always consult a retailer/authorized repairer if:

• An airbag inflates.
• The front or sides of the vehicle are damaged.
• Any part of the airbag SRS shows signs of cracking or damage, including trim covering airbags.
• The amber air bag warning lamp illuminates.

DISABILITY MODIFICATIONS

WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.

WARNING
Occupants with disabilities that may require the vehicle to be modified must contact a retailer/authorized repairer before any modifications are made. Incorrect modifications may result in death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

The USA only: If you are considering modifying the vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability, e.g., by altering or adapting the driver’s or passenger’s seat(s) or air bag system, please contact:

Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC

100 Jaguar Land Rover Way

Mahwah, NJ 07495

24/7 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-637-6837

General inquiries: 1-800-FIND 4WD

AIRBAG LOCATIONS

WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.

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.

Airbag locations:

1. Front passenger’s airbag.
2. Driver’s airbag.
3. Front seat side airbags.
4. Curtain airbag.

NOTES
The general location of airbags fitted to the vehicle is marked by the word AIRBAG.

FRONT AIRBAGS

WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.

The front passenger and driver airbags deploy depending on the severity of the frontal impact. In the case of the passenger side airbag, it is able to deploy in two stages. In lesser impacts, full deployment is not required, so the airbag is partially inflated.

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.

The side airbags are designed to protect the thorax region of the torso. In general, the side airbags deploy in the event of a side impact, and only on the side of the impact.

OCCUPANT SENSING

WARNING

• Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.
• Crash statistics show that children are safest when properly restrained in a child restraint system. Children should be placed in an age and weight-appropriate child restraint system and should be secured in a rear seating position.
• Extreme hazard! Never place a rearward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat. The infant could be seriously injured or killed if the airbag deploys.
• For optimum safety, children under the age of 13 should travel in the rear of the vehicle at all times. Front passenger seat travel is not recommended. An inflating air bag could cause injury or death to children traveling in the front passenger seat.

The front outboard passenger seat is fitted with an occupancy sensor system that determines if:

• The seat is unoccupied.
• The seat is occupied by a person or object of low weight or a child seat.
• The seat is occupied by a heavier person or object.

The system consists of:

• A weight-sensing pressure pad is fitted under the front passenger seat cushion. The sensor measures downward pressure and weight on the seat cushion.
• A control unit is integrated into the pressure sensor.
• An air bag status indicator lamp is mounted in the roof console.

WARNING
Make sure the ignition is switched on when checking the operational status of the front passenger airbag.

OPERATIONAL STATES
There are three operational states. The operational states are shown in the following table:

Occupancy status	Passenger air bag status	Status indicator display
Completely empty.	Deactivated.	PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF *
Child restraint, or low weight occupant or object.	Deactivated.	PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Heavier occupant or object.	Activated.	ON PASSENGER AIR BAG **

 

• If the status lamp shows that the airbag is off with a seated adult in the front passenger seat, contact a retailer/authorized repairer immediately.
• Displays for 60 seconds, followed by no display.

WARNING
Deactivation of the passenger airbag also deactivates the side airbag on the passenger side.