Good evening .
I have purchased the update disc for my 2013 freelander 2.

However I can't find where I have to put it.
Everything on the web says it's under the seat but mine has not got one under it .

Can any one point me in the right direction .

Thank you

Updates on a 2013 FL2 are installed through the USB port, DVD's finished when the MY13 model came out. Map is updated with a USB stick and an activation code is needed to unlock the map data.
More info here: http://www.freel2.com/forum/post205970.html

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Thank you but I can only find the USB adaptor for the Use of a cable(I pod lead)

Sorry, I don't know where the USB port is. I have an older model FL2 (still with DVD's). More info can be found here as well: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic28188.html

Perkins253 wrote:

Thank you but I can only find the USB adaptor for the Use of a cable(I pod lead)

The Meridian based HDD system can be updated either by disc or USB, USB is far quicker!



USB port is in centre console



Once you have completed HDD update follow instruction on touch screen and eject is on the right side of disc slot.




Touch screen gives you progress and time information to completion of upload.







You can check HDD details by going into diagnostic menu.


 MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Never knew you could up-date with a DVD disc on MY13 I thought it was USB only. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
MY57 SE Stornoway Grey. Gone
Nissan X Trail
Discovery V8 LPG
Series II Land Rover

Both, but as you can see Disc takes double amount of time... MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

StuartC, that second picture is very misleading since you're the only person in the world with an FL2 and a connect and view USB socket

I wonder if the discs are cheaper than the silly priced USB sticks. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
MY57 SE Stornoway Grey. Gone
Nissan X Trail
Discovery V8 LPG
Series II Land Rover

Vanny wrote:

StuartC, that second picture is very misleading since you're the only person in the world with an FL2 and a connect and view USB socket

Haha.....if it wasn't for a "stupid" LR SW phark-up I'd be the only Fl2 with InControl Apps, soon though😜
On the positive side I can charge phone and stream from USB at the same time currently....  MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

hinchy wrote:

I wonder if the discs are cheaper than the silly priced USB sticks.

The availability of updates really seems to be in the dark ages for most in car systems. Forcing huge payments for updates on whatever media seems bonkers (but obviously makes them a load of dosh). I use a Garmin when out on the bike (yes a sat nav on a bicycle) and whenever I charge the device it checks the map version and tells me if a new one is available. It then gives the option of downloading the new version or not. Updates takes about 2.5 - 3 hours and my version covers the whole of UK & Europe. Total cost? Just the time to download as all updates are free for life. Now why can car makers not do something similar? I know some aftermarket systems get free updates but built in systems seem to all rely on not too trivial payments which are made available once in a blue moon. FL2 Metropolis, Loire Blue, ebony/ivory

It's quite simple actually......as I said the maps are not done by the car or in car technology manufacturer so you/we, the customer have to pay for the updates and I'm sure LR/Bosch etc put their margin on top. There is also specific data embedded in LR map data and hence different mapping data will not work.
For example, when my fuel light comes on Navigation automatically displays POI -Petrol Stations and will message me if I would like directions to nearest petrol outlet. It's part of having a fully integrated system which requires specific data from the mapping supplier. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

The Gen 2.1 Navigation is from DENSO and will have a cross over in to Toyota and Lexus some where.
So i wonder how long Lexus and Toyota have to wait for disc updates?