Land Rover Discovery Owners Handbook Exp Rover

							Rear step
62
REAR STEP(if fitted)
Press down to lower the step. The step will
automatically return to its stowed position
when not in use. 
						

							Loadspace cover
63 LOADSPACE COVER(if fitted)
The rear loadspace cover is a spring loaded
roller blind, which can be retracted when not
in use.
Detach the cover from the hooks (1) on both
sides at the rear and allow it to retract. Secure
in this position by fastening the retaining strap
(2), attached to the rear seat back, to the
press stud on the loadspace cover.
To remove the loadspace cover:
1.Slide the plastic sleeve away from the
retaining mount.
2.Lift the cover to disengage the side spigot.
WARNING
DO NOT carry loose items of luggage on top
of the loadspace cover - these may obscure
vision and could become dangerous
projectiles in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.
All equipment, luggage or tools carried in
the loadspace should be secured to
minimise the risk of injury to the driver and
passengers in the event of an accident or
emergency manoeuvre.
DO NOT store the loadspace cover loose in
the vehicle. 
						

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SECTION 3
Driving & operating
Section Contents Page
Starter switch & steering lock 67....................
Starting & driving 68......................................
Catalytic converter 74.....................................
Fuel filling 76..................................................
Manual transmission 80.................................
Automatic transmission 81.............................
Transfer gearbox 84.......................................
Brakes 88.......................................................
Cruise control 91............................................
Towing & load carrying 93.............................
Roof rack 96...................................................
Vehicle recovery 97........................................
Emergency starting 99.................................... 
						

							Starter switch & steering lock
67
To unlock the steering column
Insert the key FULLY and turn the starter
switch to positionIwhile turning the
steering wheel slightly. The turning movement
is necessary to disengage the lock.
To lock the steering column
Turn the key to position0and withdraw it
from the starter switch. Turn the steering
wheel towards the straight ahead position
until the lock engages.
WARNING
Once the steering lock is engaged, it is
impossible to steer the vehicle. DO NOT
remove the key or turn the starter switch to
position 0 while the vehicle is in motion.STARTER SWITCH
The starter switch is located to the right of the
steering column, and uses the following
sequence of key positions to operate the
steering lock, electrical circuits and starter
motor:
Position 0
·
Steering locked (if key is removed).
·
Most lighting circuits are operational,
including: sidelights, headlights, hazard
warning lights and rear fog guard lights.
Position I
·
Steering unlocked.
·
Clock, radio/cassette player and cigar
lighter can be operated.
Position II
·
All instruments, warning lights and
electrical circuits are operational.
Position III
·
Starter motor operates.
Release the key immediately the engine
starts (the key will automatically return to
position II).
Note that operation of position I electrical
functions will be interrupted during engine
cranking.
NOTE:
On automatic models P or N must
be selected before the engine will start. 
						

							Starting & driving
68 STARTING - 300Tdi ENGINE
1.Check that the handbrake is applied and
that the gear lever is in neutral (P or N
for automatic transmission).
2.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment.
3.Insert the starter key and turn the switch
to position II. Wait until the glow plug
warning light extinguishes.
NOTE:
When restarting a warm engine, it will
not be necessary to wait for the glow plug
warning light to extinguish.
4.Turn the key to position III to operate the
starter motor. In temperate climates, DO
NOT press the accelerator pedal during
starting. Always RELEASE THE KEY as
soon as the engine is running.
If the engine stalls, you MUST return the
starter switch to position I before attempting
to restart; the engine will not start by turning
the starter switch from position II.
NOTE:
The battery charging and oil pressure
warning lights should extinguish as soon as
the engine is running.
In cold weather, or when the battery is in a
low state of charge, on manual gearbox
vehicles depress the clutch pedal while
starting and hold it down until the engine is
running.
In temperate climatesDO NOToperate the
starter for longer than 10 seconds; if the
engine fails to start, switch off and wait 10
seconds before re-using the starter. Please
note that continued use of the starter will not
only discharge the battery but may also
damage the starter motor.
WARNING
The engine must not be run above fast idle
speed until the oil pressure warning light
extinguishes to ensure that the engine and
turbo-charger bearings are properly
lubricated before being run at speed.
Cold weather starting
In cold climates or in conditions where the
ambient temperature has dropped below
-5°C, fully depress the accelerator pedal while
operating the starter. This will aid starting.
Release the accelerator pedal immediately the
engine starts.
Automatic gearbox models
After starting, ensure that the handbrake or
foot brake are firmly applied and the
accelerator pedal is not depressed while
moving the gear selector lever from N or P,
otherwise, the vehicle may move immediately
the selector lever is moved to one of the drive
positions (1,2,3,D or R). This is particularly
important when the engine is cold, because
the engine will be idling at a faster speed than
normal.
Switching off
To avoid the possibility of damaging the
turbo-charger bearings through inadequate
lubrication, ALWAYS allow the engine to idle
for 10 seconds before switching off. 
						

							Starting & driving
69
WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous
substances which can cause
unconsciousness and may even be fatal.·
DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
·
DO NOT start or leave the engine running
in an enclosed unventilated area, or
drive with the rear door open.
·
DO NOT modify the exhaust system from
the original design.
·
DO repair exhaust system or body leaks
immediately.
·
If you think exhaust fumes are entering
the vehicle have the cause determined
and corrected immediately.STARTING - Mpi & V8i ENGINES
WARNING
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Catalytic converters are easily damaged
through improper use, particularly if the
wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire
occurs.
Before starting the engine and driving,
ENSURE you are familiar with the precautions
shown underCatalytic converterlater in this
section.
In particular, you should be aware that if the
engine fails to start, continued use of the
starter will result in unburnt fuel damaging the
catalytic converter.
Starting
1.Check that the handbrake is applied and
that the gear lever is in neutral (P or N
for automatic transmission).
2.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment.
3.Insert and turn the starter key to position
II and then on to position III to operate
the starter motor. DO NOT press the
accelerator pedal during starting and
RELEASE the key as soon as the engine is
running. 
						

							Starting & driving
70 In temperate climatesDO NOToperate the
starter for longer than 10 seconds. If the
engine fails to start, switch off and wait 10
seconds before re-using the starter. Please
note that continued use of the starter will not
only discharge the battery but may also
damage the starter motor.
NOTE:
The battery charging and oil pressure
warning lights should extinguish as soon as
the engine is running.
In cold weather, or when the battery is in a
low state of charge, on manual gearbox
vehicles depress the clutch pedal while
starting and hold it down until the engine is
running.
Cold climates
In very cold climates the battery charging and
oil pressure warning lights may take several
seconds to extinguish. Similarly, engine
cranking times will also increase; at -30°C the
starter motor may need to be operated
continuously for as long as 30 seconds before
the engine will start. For this reason, ensure
that all non-essential equipment is switched
off.
Automatic gearbox models
After starting, ensure that the handbrake or
foot brake are firmly applied and the
accelerator pedal is not depressed while
moving the gear selector lever from N or P,
otherwise, the vehicle may move immediately
the selector lever is moved to one of the drive
positions (1,2,3,D or R). This is particularly
important when the engine is cold, because
the engine will be idling at a faster speed than
normal.
WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous
substances which can cause
unconsciousness and may even be fatal.·
DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
·
DO NOT start or leave the engine running
in an enclosed unventilated area, or
drive with the rear door open.
·
DO NOT modify the exhaust system from
the original design.
·
DO repair exhaust system or body leaks
immediately.
·
If you think exhaust fumes are entering
the vehicle have the cause determined
and corrected immediately. 
						

							Starting & driving
71 DRIVING - PETROL AND DIESEL MODELS
Warming-up
DO NOT warm-up the engine by allowing it to
idle at a slow speed.
In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable
to drive the vehicle straight away,
remembering that harsh acceleration and
labouring the engine before the normal
operating temperature has been reached can
damage the engine.
RUNNING-IN
Proper running-in will have a direct bearing on
the reliability and smooth running of your
vehicle throughout its life.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and
tyres need time to bed-in and adjust to the
demands of everyday motoring, and that is
why, during the first 800 km, it is essential to
drive with consideration for the running-in
process and heed the following advice:
·
LIMIT maximum road speed to 80-95
km/h. Initially, drive the vehicle on a light
throttle and only increase engine speeds
gradually once the running-in distance has
been completed.
·
DO NOT operate at full throttle or allow the
engine to labour in any gear.
·
AVOID fast acceleration and heavy braking
except in emergencies.
Initially, the vehicle should be driven on a light
throttle. Once the running-in distance has
been completed engine speeds may be
gradually increased.EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Land Rover vehicles are fitted with emission
and evaporative control equipment necessary
to meet a number of territorial requirements.
In many countries it is against the law for
vehicle owners to modify or tamper with
emission control equipment, or to sanction
the unauthorised replacement or modification
of this equipment by a repair shop. In such
cases the vehicle owner and the repairer may
both be liable for legal penalties.
It is important to remember that only Land
Rover dealers are properly equipped to
perform repairs and to maintain the emission
control system on your Discovery. 
						

							Starting & driving
72 FUEL ECONOMY
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major
factors:
·
How your vehicle is maintained.
·
How you drive your vehicle.
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is
essential that your vehicle is maintained in
accordance with the manufacturers service
schedule.
Items such as ignition timing, the condition of
the air cleaner element, tyre pressures and
wheel alignment can have a significant effect
on fuel consumption. But above all, the way in
which you drive is most important. The
following hints may help you to obtain even
better value from your motoring:
·
Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop
journeys.
·
Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and
smoothly from rest.
·
Do not drive in the lower gears longer than
necessary.
·
Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and
heavy braking.
·
Anticipate obstructions and adjust your
speed accordingly well in advance.
DRIVE GENTLY - SAVE FUEL!IMPORTANT DRIVING INFORMATION
Instruments and warning lights
Before driving it is important to fully
understand the function of the instruments
and warning lights described in section 2.
NOTE:
Red warning lights are of particular
importance, illumination indicates that a fault
exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop
the vehicle and seek qualified assistance
before continuing.
Vehicle stability
·
Your vehicle has a higher ground
clearance and, hence, a higher centre of
gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This
will result in different handling
characteristics. Inexperienced drivers
should take additional care, particularly in
off-road driving situations and when
performing abrupt manoeuvres at
inappropriate speeds or on unstable
surfaces.
Vehicle height
·
The overall height of your vehicle exceeds
that of ordinary passenger cars (for
convenience the height is shown on the
underside of the sun visor). Always be
aware of the height of your vehicle and
check the available headroom before
driving through low entrances. This is
particularly important if the vehicle is fitted
with a roof rack or if a sunroof is open. 
						

							Starting & driving
73 300Tdi engines
If a radiator blind is fitted, it must not obscure
the intercooler section otherwise engine
performance would be adversely affected. If in
doubt, contact a Land Rover dealer.
Power assisted steering
Under no circumstances must the steering
wheel be held on full lock for more than thirty
seconds in one minute, otherwise the steering
assembly may be damaged.
WARNING
DO NOT use auxiliary equipment, such as
roller generators, that are driven by one
wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause
failure of the gearbox differential. If the
gearbox differential lock is engaged in an
attempt to avoid damage, the vehicle will
drive itself forward.