Refinements
 
Every aspect of Discovery's interior was examined and refined to create an environment that is pleasant and enjoyable.

The heating and air conditioning system offers individual temperature controls for the driver and front passenger, allowing a difference of up to 10 degrees side to side. On Discovery SE7, a rear air conditioner provides a separate air duct for each rear occupant.

Discovery

 
 
D iscovery combines go-anywhere transportation with a highly functional yet luxurious interior. Its command driving position provides an unmatched view of the road, and its orthopedically designed seats provide support on a long trip or an off-road expedition. The seats are trimmed in durable woven fabric or leather. Thanks to an elevated rear roofline, headroom is generous. Rear seats are positioned stadium style, slightly higher than the front seats, to give rear passengers the same panoramic vistas as the front.

Contoured front bucket seats are designed to hold you firmly in place when climbing a rocky hillside yet remain comfortable during an eight-hour cruise on the interstate. Power seats clad in leather are available (standard on SE/SE7), and real wood trim graces the dashboard of every 1997 Discovery.

The standard AM/FM-stereo/cassette premium audio system features a 90-watt amplifier powering eight acoustically tuned speakers. An additional amplified subwoofer issues deep, rich bass sounds, while A-pillar-mounted tweeters supply clear, high frequencies.

A diversity antenna helps pull in distant radio channels, and an auto-seeking weather band lets you access the latest local weather forecast instantly. The system is pre-wired for the available six-disc CD auto-changer, which mounts in a convenient location under the front passenger seat.

Generous interior lighting fades away 15 seconds after the last door is closed if the ignition is off, or with the engine running, extinguishes immediately after the doors are closed. And for added convenience, retained accessory power lets you operate the power windows and sunroofs (if equipped) for a brief time after Discovery's ignition is turned off.

Discovery is designed with sophisticated touches that make everyday tasks more enjoyable. Standard on Discovery SE and SE7, for instance, is the HomeLink® system. This device, mounted near the sunroof controls, lets you combine the functions of your garage door, security gate opener and even a home lighting system in one transmitter with three separate buttons.

Other standard features include binnacle-mounted switches (just a finger-tip's distance from the steering wheel) that let you adjust the volume of the audio system or change radio stations more easily. The electronic cruise control has switches conveniently mounted on the steering wheel; the power windows feature a one-touch-down function for both front windows; and there is a standard central locking and alarm system.

Unlike some systems, the alarm can be activated and disarmed either by the key or by the remote control fob. The system not only secures the vehicle from intrusion, but also disables the ignition upon unauthorized entry.

For driving in inclement weather, Discovery has standard electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, a rear window wiper and washer system, and a powerful spray washer for the bright quartz-halogen headlamps. The inside rearview mirror is auto-dimming to reduce nighttime glare. And each sun visor has an illuminated vanity mirror. Heated seats on the SE and SE7 offer nearly instant comfort on cold mornings. To make the Discovery more visible to other motorists on foggy days, rear foglamps are standard, and available front foglamps (standard on SE/SE7) help brighten the road ahead.

With these and dozens of other thoughtfully designed features, Discovery offers a pleasant and enjoyable environment, not just for the driver, but for every family member.