Warning Labels

Warning symbols are displayed at various positions in the vehicle (in a suitable prominent position such as bonnet locking platform, centre fascia, sunvisor or etched onto the driver and passenger side glass), the front seats have a warning tag sewed to the beading of the seat trim to indicate the presence of the side airbag modules. SRS components have additional warnings displayed on them to indicate that particular care is needed when handling them. These include airbag modules, DCU, seat belts and rotary coupler.

The following warnings are included:







A - The need for caution when working in close proximity to SRS components.
B - Refer to the publication where the procedures, instructions and advice can be found (usually Workshop Manual or Owner's Handbook) for working on the SRS system.
C - Do not use rear facing child seats in the front passenger seat if the vehicle is fitted with a passenger airbag.


NOTE: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system that the appropriate publication is read and understood.


NOTE: The following list indicates possible locations and content for warning labels. Exact positions and content may vary dependent on model year, legislation and market trends.







1. Bonnet locking platform. Refer to Owner's Handbook for information on the SRS system.







2. Driver's and passenger's sun visor. Refer to Owner's Handbook for information on the SRS system.







3. End of fascia, passenger's side (not all markets). Do not use rear facing child seat in passenger seat of vehicles fitted with passenger airbag.

4. Rotary coupler







A - Refer to the Workshop Manual for detailed instructions.
B - Ensure the wheels are in the straight ahead position before removal and refitting.
C - The need for caution when working in close proximity to SRS components.

5. Front airbag modules







A - Land Rover bar codes. The code number(s) must be recorded if the airbag module is to be replaced.
B - Warning, the use of gas generators is permitted only for occupant restraint systems in vehicles fitted with airbags. Not repairable. Handling is permitted only by authorized personnel. Do not use any live electrical test equipment. Do not open, remove or install in another vehicle. Risk of malfunction and personal injury. Upon deployment, an airbag unit which is not properly mounted may become a dangerous projectile. Refer to Repair Manual for further instructions.
C - Danger Poison. Keep out of reach of children. Contains sodium azide and sodium nitrate. Contents are poisonous and extremely flammable. Contact with acid or heavy metals may produce toxic gases.

6. Side Airbag Modules







A - Land Rover bar code. The code number must be recorded if the airbag module is to be replaced.
B - Exercise caution; refer to the Workshop Manual for detailed instructions; do not attempt to repair or prise open module case.
C - DANGER contains high pressure gas and flammable material. To prevent personal injury:

- Do not repair, dismantle, incinerate or bring into contact with electricity (such as voltmeters)
- Do not store in a place where temperature reaches 93° C (200° F)or more
- Do not install into another vehicle
- Do not install any foreign objects between airbag and its cover or within module
- Follow the installation procedure in the repair manual when installing seat cover
- Service or dispose of as directed in the repair manual

D - Seat identification (right or left hand side seat).

7. 'B' Post label






WARNING: Never let a child's head rest near side airbag. Inflating airbag can cause serious or fatal injury.


WARNING: Always use safety belts and child restraints. See owner's manual


8. Seat labels






Indicate that the seat is fitted with a side airbag and caution should be exercised when removing seat cover or performing repair operations to seat assembly.


CAUTION: The seat covers are specially manufactured to facilitate side airbag deployment:


- DO NOT replace seat covers with other than approved specification covers.
- DO NOT put additional covers or other non-approved seat accessories over the seat, they could impair operation.
- DO NOT hang jackets or other garments or materials over the seats.
- To clean the seat covers, follow the recommendations outlined in the Owner's Manual.
- DO NOT allow the seat covers to become saturated with water or other liquids.
- DO NOT puncture the seat covering.

9. Seatbelt pre-tensioner






A - Exercise caution
B - Refer to the publication where the procedures, instructions and advice can be found (usually Workshop Manual or Owner's Handbook) for working on the SRS system.
C - Do not attempt to repair or disassemble unit.