Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Discovery Series II - Workshop Manual - 1999MY ON - 6th Edition - NAS02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 INTRODUCTION32 33 GENERAL INFORMATION34 35 GENERAL DATA36 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS37 38 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS39 40 LIFTING AND TOWING41 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS42 43 44 MAINTENANCE45 46 ENGINE - V847 48 EMISSION CONTROL - V849 50 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V851 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V852 53 COOLING SYSTEM - V854 55 MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V856 57 58 59 CLUTCH - V860 61 MANUAL GEARBOX - R38062 63 TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE64 65 66 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 2467 PROPELLER SHAFTS68 69 REAR AXLE70 71 72 73 74 75 FRONT AXLE76 77 78 79 STEERING80 FRONT SUSPENSION81 82 83 REAR SUSPENSION84 85 86 87 BRAKES88 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS89 90 DOORS91 EXTERIOR FITTINGS92 93 INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS94 SCREENS95 96 97 SEATS98 99 SUNROOF100 CHASSIS AND BODY DIMENSIONS101 102 103 104 PANEL REPAIRS105 106 107 108 BODY SEALING MATERIALS109 110 111 112 113 CORROSION PREVENTION AND SEALING114 PAINTING115 HEATING AND VENTILATION116 117 AIR CONDITIONING118 119 WIPERS AND WASHERS120 CHARGING AND STARTING121 122 LIGHTING123 BODY CONTROL UNIT124 125 126 ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN127 128 WINDOWS129 IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT130 HARNESSES131 DRIVING AIDS132 NAVIGATION SYSTEM133 INSTRUMENTS
Land Rover Discovery II133 · INSTRUMENTS
133 · Electrical

INSTRUMENTS: DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (page 2 of 3)

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INSTRUMENTS

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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Compass
The mirror's compass display is activated when the ignition switch is turned to position 'II'. If the compass has been 
previously calibrated, the current direction of the vehicle will be shown in the LED display at the upper RH side of the 
mirror's reflective surface. The display is able to indicate one of eight compass points (i.e. N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or 
NW).

The compass mirror circuit board contains a microchip which is able to determine changes in vehicle direction due to 
the changes in the earth's magnetic field. The circuit board is located in the stem of the mirror so that it follows the 
changes in the vehicles direction and is not affected by adjustment of the mirror itself.

Because of changes in the lines of magnetic influence, the compass is set for operation in one of fifteen different zones 
depending on the current location of the vehicle. If the vehicle is to be driven in a different zone, the compass will have 
to be reset for operation in that zone.  To determine the correct zone for a particular location on the planet, refer 
to the maps provided in the Owner's Handbook. 
 The mirror's default setting is zone 8 which is suitable for central 
European countries (Germany, Austria, Italy etc.).

The compass should be set to the correct zone using the following procedure:

1 Switch the ignition to position 'II'.

a If the compass displays one of the eight compass point directions, proceed to step '3'.

b If the compass displays 'C' then proceed to step '2'. 

c If the display does not show either of the above, then the calibration button on the underside of the mirror 

should be pressed and held for approximately 6 seconds, using a small probe (e.g. paper clip or ballpoint 
pen). The compass should now enter the set mode and 'C' should be shown in the display.

2 To calibrate the compass, the vehicle must be driven slowly (5 mph (8 km/h) or less) in a circle until the display 

shows a direction (usually 1 or 2 revolutions). The mirror can calibrate itself during normal driving, but this will 
take considerably longer.

3 Set the compass to the relevant zone of magnetic influence by pressing the calibration button on the underside 

of the mirror for approximately 3 seconds, using a small probe, until a number is shown in the display. If the zone 
is being entered for the first time, the default zone setting '8' should be displayed. If the zone is being reset from 
a previous entry, the previous zone setting number will be displayed.

The calibration button should now be pressed and released with single presses, using a small probe, until the 
desired zone number appears in the display.

After approximately 10 seconds, the compass display should return correctly set to the required zone.

Note the degree of magnetic variation from one zone to another is only very slight. Recalibration of the compass is 
not normally necessary unless several zone changes are undertaken.

Automatic dimming
The mirror's automatic dimming function operates when the ignition switch is turned to the 'II' position.

A light sensor is contained at the upper centre of the mirror which detects the intensity of light from the headlights of 
following vehicles in dark or low light conditions. When the light intensity is sufficiently high, the mirror automatically 
adjusts the brightness of the reflected light by photochromatically changing the mirror's reflective properties and so 
preventing glare affecting the driver.

When reverse gear is selected, the power supply for the mirror's photochromatic function is opened so that the mirror 
defaults to its normal reflective properties while the reversing operation is in progress.

Another light sensor is located on the rear of the mirror so that the unit can detect the difference between strong 
ambient light and that attributable to following vehicle headlights. To check operation of the light dimming function of 
the mirror, use the following procedure:

1 Turn ignition switch to position 'II', and ensure reverse gear is not selected.
2 Cover the sensor on the back of the mirror.
3 Shine a bright light on the front (reflective side) of the mirror; the mirror should darken.

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