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Rover 45. Service Manual - part 3

Windows

Windows

POWER-OPERATED WINDOW CONTROLS

OPERATING THE WINDOWS

The electric windows can only be operated when the starter switch

is at position ‘II’ and for up to 30 seconds after the starter switch is

turned off (provided a door is not opened in the meantime).

Driver's window

To open the driver's window, press the switch down and release -

the window will continue opening until either it is fully open or

until motion is stopped by pulling the switch up.

To close the driver's window, pull the switch up - the window will

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stop moving as soon as the switch is released.

Passenger windows

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All of the passenger windows can be operated from the central

control panel. Push the appropriate switch down to open and pull

up to close - the window will stop moving as soon as the switch is

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released.

1. Isolation switch.

In addition, the rear windows can also be controlled by the

2. Left hand rear window.

individual switches mounted on each rear door.

3. Right hand front window.

4. Right hand rear window.

NOTE: The rear windows will only operate if the isolation switch is not

activated.

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Sunroof

Sunroof

SUNROOF OPERATION*

Opening and closing

Pull the switch to the rear to open, push forward to close.

Movement of the roof will stop as soon as the switch is released.

Pull the switch to the rear - the roof will open until it reaches a

pre-set aperture, calculated to minimise air turbulence within the

car.

Push the switch forwards to close the roof.

NOTE: The sunroof visor slides open automatically when the sunroof is

opened, but must be closed manually. Rear edge tilt ventilation will be

increased by opening the visor.

Accidental closing of a sunroof on fingers, hands or any vulnerable

part of the body, can result in serious injury. Always heed the

following precautions:

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• ENSURE passengers are kept clear when closing the roof.

The sunroof can be operated when the starter switch is turned to

• DO NOT leave children alone in the car.

position ‘II’ and for up to 30 seconds after the starter switch is

• ENSURE that all adult passengers are familiar with the controls

turned off, unless a door is opened in the meantime.

and the potential dangers of operating the sunroof.

DO NOT open or close the sunroof in sub-zero temperatures,

• DO NOT allow passengers to extend any part of their bodies

or when the roof is covered with snow or ice - damage to the

through the sunroof aperture while the car is moving - injury from

motor or roof panel could occur.

flying debris, branches of trees or other obstructions could occur.

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Sunroof

Tilting the rear edge

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To raise the rear edge of the roof; with the sunroof closed, press

the button (arrowed in illustration). To return the tilted roof to the

closed position, pull the OPEN/CLOSE switch forward.

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Heating & Ventilation

Heating & Ventilation

VENTILATION

Centre face level vents

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Air will flow from the centre vents when face level, or foot and

The heating and ventilation system provides fresh or heated air to

face level air distribution is selected. With the air flow lever set at

the interior of the car from the air intake grille in front of the

the lower position (white arrow showing), air temperature will

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vary according to the position of the air temperature control.

NOTE: Always keep the air intake grille clear of obstructions such as

With the air flow lever moved to the upper position (blue arrow

leaves, snow or ice.

showing), a small quantity of unheated air is drawn from outside

Air outlets are provided to the windscreen, face and feet - the

the car and blended with air from the heater unit, independent of

location of those vents is shown in the illustration above.

the air distribution setting. Dependent on the position of the

temperature control, this will result in a slight reduction in air

temperature, enabling slightly cooler air to be directed towards the

face.

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Heating & Ventilation

Side face level vents

Pollen filter*

A pollen filter, located behind the glovebox, will help to keep the

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car interior free from pollen and dust. To remain fully effective the

filter should be replaced at least every 12 months or 20,000 km,

preferably at the time of a main service.

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Rotate the thumbwheel up to open, or down to close the vents.

Direct the air flow by moving the control in the centre of the

louvres, either up or down, or from side to side.

Upper vent

The upper vent is operational only when face level, or foot and

face level vents have been selected using the air distribution

control. Rotate the thumb wheel forwards to open, or rearwards

to close the vent.

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Heating & Ventilation

HEATING

2.

Air temperature control

• BLUE: Unheated air

• RED: Heated air

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Blower switch

Turn the switch clockwise to increase the blower speed.

NOTE: With the blower switched off, the volume of air entering the

vehicle is dependent on driving speed alone.

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Recirculated air supply button

With this button pressed, the heater recirculates

the air already inside the car, preventing the entry

of traffic fumes.

NOTE: Leaving the system in recirculation mode can cause the

windscreen to mist. If this happens, switch off recirculation

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immediately.

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Air conditioning switch*

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Air distribution control

Press to operate. The indicator light in the switch illuminates

Face level vents only.

when the air conditioning is switched on.

Foot and face level vents.

NOTE: The air conditioning will not operate if the blower switch is

turned to ‘0’.

Foot level vents.

Foot level, windscreen and side window vents.

Windscreen and side window vents.

NOTE: Air flow from foot and screen vents can be varied by positioning

the control between the distribution settings.

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Heating & Ventilation

6. Heated front seats*

USING YOUR HEATER

With the starter switch turned to position ‘II’, press the

Fresh air enters the heater through the air intake grille in front of

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appropriate switch to heat either, or both the front seats

the windscreen and is extracted through vents at the rear of the car.

(indicator light in the switch illuminates). The seat heaters are

The air intake grille must always be kept clear of obstructions,

thermostatically controlled and operate to achieve and then

including leaves, snow and ice.

maintain a pre-determined temperature.

The heating system uses heat from the engine to warm the air

The seat heaters will not switch off automatically, they must

inside the car. For this reason, the heater unit will not operate

be deselected by pressing the switch a second time, otherwise

unless the engine is running, and full heating is not available until

they will operate whenever the starter switch is in

the engine has reached its normal operating temperature.

position ‘II’.

The following examples, show some basic heating and ventilation

The seat heaters consume considerable power from the battery.

settings. Further adjustment of the controls, will result in a wider

For this reason, they should only be operated with the engine

range of options, enabling you to obtain the most suitable output

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from the heater at all times.

Remember; with the blower switched off, the volume of air

entering the car is dependent on driving speed alone.

Heating

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Set the controls as shown. Increase the blower speed as required

and adjust the centre face level vents to emit heated air only.

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Heating & Ventilation

Maximum ventilation

AIR CONDITIONING*

The air conditioner provides additional cooling and also reduces

moisture from the air.

Using the air conditioning

The air conditioning can only be used when the engine is running.

It is also important to keep the windows and sunroof closed.

NOTE: The air conditioner will only operate when the blower is switched

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on. It will not operate with the blower switched off, nor when the

temperature is near freezing point.

Set the controls as shown. Open all the face level vents and adjust

Operation of the air conditioning system places an extra load on

the centre vents to deliver fresh, unheated air. When the car

the engine. In very hot conditions, or when the engine is required

interior reaches a satisfactory temperature, adjust the blower speed

to work unusually hard (climbing long hills or driving in congested

to the most comfortable setting.

traffic, for example), this could result in high engine temperatures.

Defrost windscreen

If the pointer nears the RED zone of the temperature gauge,

switch off the air conditioning until the engine temperature

returns to normal.

To help cool the engine, the air conditioning fans may continue

to operate for up to five minutes after the starter switch is turned

off. During this period, if the air conditioning and blower switches

are left on, the switch indicator light will remain illuminated.

In conditions of high humidity, slight screen misting may be

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experienced when the air conditioning system is switched on. This

Set the controls as shown. To obtain maximum heated air flow

is a natural occurrence on most automotive air conditioning

from windscreen and side window vents, keep the face level vents

systems. It is not a fault; misting will clear after a few seconds once

closed.

the air conditioning system is operating.

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Maintaining the air conditioning

Rapid cooling

The air conditioning system is sealed and major maintenance

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should only be carried out by a qualified technician. To maintain

the system in peak condition however, owners should ensure that

the system is operated for a short period every week (even during

the cold winter months); with the engine at its normal operating

temperature, run the air conditioning for at least ten minutes while

driving at a steady speed.

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Surplus water, produced by the dehumidifying process, is expelled

from the system via drain tubes beneath the car. This may result in

Start the engine and switch on the air conditioning.

a small pool of water forming on the road when the car is

Set the blower to maximum speed and switch on air recirculation

stationary and is not a cause for concern.

(this will prevent warm air being drawn into the car from outside).

Cooling

Once the interior is cool, switch off air recirculation and then reset

the blower as required.

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After starting the engine, press the air conditioning switch to

operate the air conditioner. Set the blower speed, air distribution

and temperature controls to suit your requirements.

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Reducing humidity

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Air conditioning reduces moisture from the air and can be used to

demist windows quickly in damp weather. Used in conjunction

with the heater, it also makes the interior of the car warm and dry.

This setting is ideal for most driving conditions, when the outside

temperature is above freezing point. After switching on the air

conditioner, initially set the controls as shown and progressively

adjust the temperature control and blower speed, to suit your

requirements.

NOTE: If the car interior is particularly hot when you start the engine, it

will take time for the air conditioner to become fully effective. Before

switching on the air conditioning, it is best to ventilate the car for a short

while by operating the blower at a fast speed, with windows and sunroof

open. Remember to close the windows and sunroof before you operate the

air conditioner.

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Interior Equipment

Interior Equipment

INTERIOR LIGHT

Luggage Compartment Light

Illuminates automatically when the luggage compartment is

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opened.

Glovebox Light*

Operates automatically when the exterior lights are switched on

and the glovebox lid is opened.

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Switch positions:

1. Light permanently off

2. Light illuminates automatically when a door is opened

3. Light illuminates continuously

With the switch in the centre position, the interior light

illuminates automatically when the doors are unlocked, and

remains illuminated for 15 seconds after all the doors are closed, or

until the starter switch is turned on.

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Interior Equipment

SUN VISOR

CLOCK

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The digital clock display illuminates when the starter switch is

turned on and dims for night viewing when the sidelights are

switched on.

Press the hour (‘H’) and minute (‘M’) buttons to set the time. If

both buttons are pressed together, the display will change between

24 hour and 12 hour displays.

To shield your eyes from the sun, pull the visor down from the

On some models, the clock also displays information about the

roof; the visor can be used to shield the upper part of the

operation of the audio unit fitted to your car.

windscreen, or the side window as required.

NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the clock will need to be reset.

NOTE: The passenger's sun visor is fitted with a vanity mirror on the

underside.

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Interior Equipment

CUP HOLDER & PEN CLIP*

DRIVER'S PERSONAL STORAGE

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Lift the front edge of the lid to open. Stowage space is provided

for a pen and two cup rests for use when the car is stationary. The

cup rests can be removed from the centre armrest, to access a

stowage box.

Pull down to open (for instructions showing removal and

replacement of the storage container, see ‘MAIN FUSE BOX’,

The cup holder should not be used when the car is in motion.

page 169).

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Interior Equipment

ASHTRAYS

Ashtrays are fire hazards - DO NOT use for waste paper or

other combustible materials.

Front ashtray

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To remove for emptying, open the cover and pull out the entire

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ashtray unit.

Push the top of the cover to open (solid arrow).

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Interior Equipment

Rear ashtray

CIGAR LIGHTER*

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ONLY hold the cigar lighter by the handle.

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Pull out to open. To remove for emptying, open the ashtray fully

Push the top of the ashtray cover to open (see ‘ASHTRAYS’,

and then lift the base up and outwards.

page 48). With the starter switch turned to position ‘I’ or ‘II’, push

the lighter in to heat up. When ready, the lighter will partially eject

Replace as shown in inset, ensuring that the retaining spring is

and can then be withdrawn for use. DO NOT hold the lighter in

inserted first before the base of the ashtray is eased into the

while it is heating - this could cause it to overheat.

aperture.

NOTE: DO NOT plug accessories into the cigar lighter socket (an

auxiliary power socket is available as an accessory - consult your dealer).

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