Irrespective of what you have driven it's obvious that turning on the ignition of the Freelander was too much for you, when that happens it does no harm to RTFM.

Obvious - get a 37 year old Landie and you won't have a problem....

David W wrote:

I don't expect to have to RTFM to turn on the ignition in a Land Rover!!!
or is that progress?

I blame the vehicle seller..... our FL2 dealer showed us all sorts of useless things* and quite a few few useful ones both at the test drive and handover stages.

*{these included where the indicators were - we did come from a Kia Sportage }

As an engineer I expect to be able to operate most things without a manual - but not necessarily to their full potential. That's why I downloaded the manuals and read them and devoured everything on this forum when we fell in love with the FL2.

It must be an 'Engineers thing', I love reading manuals Many will call me a sad b d but I read them word for word.
Did the Kia Sportage have indicators, I thought it was still the hand out the window job *no offence intended*

PaulC wrote:

Seriously do you have a owners manual? [/url]

Ive heard that something like 20% of kids leave school these days not knowing how to use or read a book, the only language they know is Text language, CUL8R so I think you have to expect some cant work a book.  I was only wrong once and thats when I thought I was but wasnt.

2010 Freelander 2 XS Stornaway Grey
2010 Aston DBS Morning Frost
2010 Bentley Continental Brooklands Green

I've tried the pushing starter button with foot off clutch and the only bit that comes alive that I can see is the radio/satnav. Windows still refuse to operate without engine running

You have to press it for several seconds.

Agree with "Past master" - if you insert the fob and press the start button for about 3-4 seconds the dashboard comes to light. The info screen also tells you to press the clutch to start the car (very considerate!!!) any way it works on my MY07 GS. 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

It's all in the owners manual.
Keep the start button depressed until the I/P wakes up (Instrument Pack)
Ignition is now on.
I borrowed and read the manual before picking up the car.
Bit sad you might think, i think not. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

next time I get in it I'll give a longer press a try. The reason for needing to know this is that its handy to check all windows are up before I wash it as SHMBO has been known to leave a back on down a little!

You don't have to even get in the car to raise or drop the power windows.
Just hold the 'lock' button on the remote fob until the windows raise.
The reverse happen if you hold the 'unlock' button.
Hate to say this;
but it's in the manual!!!! Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

David W - I'm with you, rarely read a manual. If I can't work it out from just looking it's too complicated. I am entering the technology backlash phase of my life where I don't want to waste hours of my time working out how to push a button or link my new gadget up which is already out of date once you get it home. Almost bought an Iphone 4 the other day then came to my senses. On my car I only need to know where to stick the key, fuel, the oil, air for the tyres and the dog. And as for Bluetooth? Pile of rubbish, just don't use my phone in the car.

And i must be Jethro Tull
ZZZZZzzzzzz Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Jethro who? Bet you can only find their music on tape in some dusty old collector's shop...