Land-Rover-Discovery-Brochure

SAFETY

OCCUPANT SAFETY PROTECTION Discovery’s optimised aluminium body structure protects occupants using an incredibly strong and stable safety cell. The crash structure is extensively optimised using computer simulation tools which allows engineers to conduct a significant number of ‘virtual’ crash tests long before physical prototypes are available. The occupant safety package includes a comprehensive system of airbags and restraint systems including driver and passenger airbags, side curtain and thorax airbags and seat belt pretensioners 1 . Discovery features 6 airbags as standard and 8 airbags when seven seats are specified. SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS 1 Acting in conjunction with the airbags, they provide additional protection in the event of a front impact by reducing the forward movement of the occupant. ISOFIX POINTS Up to five 1 lower ISOFIX/i-Size mountings and associated top tether anchor points are featured on all three rows of seats 2 . These provide optimum safety for the fixing of child restraints. Please check local market for availability as standard.

CURTAIN AIRBAGS WITH ROLLOVER SENSING

In the event of a side impact or rollover, these are deployed to provide greater protection against head injuries. DRIVING AND PARKING SAFETY AIDS Discovery has been designed with safety in mind. There are extensive driving and parking safety aids available including Blind Spot Assist, Park Assist and 360º Surround Camera. In addition, LED lights have been cleverly developed to wrap around the side of the vehicle to enable the indicators to be more visible to improve safety. Adaptive LED headlights, available as an option on SE, HSE and HSE Luxury, combine practicality with distinctive design. For more relaxed night-time driving, adaptive lighting varies the light cast ahead of the vehicle so that the beams follow the curve of the road. To see the range of driving and parking safety aids available please see pages 48-53.

PASSENGER SEAT BELT CHECK SYSTEM

1 Front, outboard second row and third row seats only. Front row ISOFIX only available with leather seats. 2 Where third row seats are specified.

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