Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2001my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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Headlight high beam - BLUE
Illuminates when the headlights 
are switched to main beam.
Direction indicators - GREEN 
The left or right warning light 
flashes in time with the 
corresponding left or right 
direction indicator lights whenever they are 
operated.  If the warning light fails to flash, or 
flashes very rapidly, this may indicate a bulb 
failure in one of the direction indicator lights.  
If the hazard switch is pressed, both warning 
lights will flash in conjunction with the direction 
indicator lights.
Trailer direction indicators - GREEN
The light illuminates briefly as a 
bulb check when the starter switch 
is turned to position ‘II’.  If a trailer 
is attached, the light illuminates in conjunction 
with the vehicle direction indicator lights to 
show that all trailer indicator lights are 
functioning correctly. In the event of a bulb 
failure on the trailer, the warning light remains 
off.
Seat belt - RED
The light illuminates when the 
starter switch is turned to position 
‘II’ and extinguishes after 
approximately 6 seconds, even if the drivers 
seat belt remains unfastened. In some markets 
illumination of the light will be accompanied by 
a warning chime (see ‘AUDIBLE WARNINGS’, 
page 53) Differential lock - RED
Illuminates whenever the 
differential is locked. 
While carrying out maintenance operations on 
your vehicle, it may be necessary for the dealer 
to lock the differential between the front and 
rear axles.  This will cause the warning light to 
illuminate.
The dealer should always unlock the differential 
before returning the vehicle to the owner.  
However, if the light illuminates when the 
starter switch is turned on, this indicates that 
this has not been done.  The vehicle should not 
be driven in this condition because ABS 
performance will be impaired and Traction 
Control will be disabled.  Contact your dealer 
immediately and ask for the differential to be 
unlocked.
Battery charging - RED
The light illuminates as a bulb 
check when the starter switch
is turned to position ‘II’ and 
extinguishes once the engine is running. If it 
remains on, or illuminates whilst driving, a fault 
is indicated. Seek qualified assistance urgently.
Off Road - AMBER
*
Illuminates briefly as a bulb and 
system check when the starter
switch is turned to position ‘II’ and 
then extinguishes.
If the off-road switch is pressed: 
The light flashes continually while the rear of 
the vehicle is either; rising to off-road height, or 
returning to standard ride height. The light 
illuminates constantly while the suspension 
remains at off-road height.
In addition, the light will flash if extended mode 
is induced. 
						

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Hill descent control (HDC) ‘information’ - 
GREEN
Illuminates briefly as a bulb and 
system check when the starter 
switch is turned to position II and 
also when HDC is selected.
If HDC is selected when Low Range gears are 
engaged the light will illuminate continuously 
indicating that HDC is active.
When HDC is selected and non-operating gears 
are engaged (i.e. High range), the light will flash 
to inform the driver that HDC is selected, but 
will not operate.
If the light starts to flash while HDC is active, 
normal functionality may cease and HDC ‘fade 
out’ may be induced (see ‘HILL DESCENT 
CONTROL’, page 109). 
Hill descent control (HDC) ‘failure’ - AMBER
The light illuminates briefly as a 
bulb and system check when the 
starter switch is turned to position ‘II’.
If the light illuminates at any other time, either 
a fault has occurred which affects the 
functionality of the system, or over-use of the 
system has been detected, in which case HDC 
may ‘fade out’ (see ‘HILL DESCENT CONTROL’, 
page 109).
NOTE: Faults which cause the HDC ‘failure’ light 
to illuminate after the initial system checks, or 
whilst driving, will be accompanied by a 
warning chime sounding 3 times.Traction Control - AMBER
Illuminates as a bulb check when 
the starter switch is turned to 
position ‘II’ and extinguishes after 
approximately 3 seconds.  The light illuminates 
for a minimum of 2 seconds, whenever traction 
control is operating.
If the light illuminates continuously, and 
remains illuminated when the vehicle is 
stationary, a fault with the system is indicated;  
seek qualified assistance.
NOTE: Faults which cause the light to illuminate 
after the initial system checks, or whilst driving, 
will be accompanied by a warning chime 
sounding 3 times.
Self-levelling suspension - AMBER
*
Illuminates briefly as a bulb and 
system check when the starter
switch is turned to position ‘II’ and 
then extinguishes.
If the remote handset is operated: 
The light flashes continually while the rear of 
the vehicle is being lowered, or raised.
If the light illuminates constantly: 
A fault with the suspension is indicated. Seek 
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
While it is possible to continue driving the 
vehicle in this condition, this is not 
recommended as there is a considerable risk of 
causing further damage to the suspension. 
Preferably, the vehicle should be brought to a 
halt as soon as conditions allow. Further travel 
should be limited to reaching the nearest Land 
Rover dealer, or driving to a place of safety 
while awaiting recovery. In any event, speed 
must be restricted to a rate that will guarantee a 
smooth, and totally bump-free, ride at all times, 
ideally traversing only smooth roads. 
						

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Active cornering enhancement (ACE) - 
RED/AMBER
*
The light illuminates RED when the 
starter switch is turned to
position ‘II’.  After two seconds, the 
RED illumination changes to AMBER, and after 
a further two seconds, the light extinguishes.
If illumination occurs while driving, a fault 
with the system is indicated, as follows:
•If the light shows RED (a flashing red light 
which changes to constant illumination after 
two minutes, and is accompanied by a 
warning chime): This indicates a system 
fault that may result in serious damage to 
vehicle components and reduced ACE 
performance.  Stop the vehicle as soon as 
safety permits and switch off the engine.  
DO NOT CONTINUE DRIVING! Seek 
qualified assistance immediately.
•If the light shows AMBER (constant 
illumination): This indicates a system fault 
that will result in reduced ACE performance 
but will not leave the vehicle in a dangerous 
condition. You may continue driving, but 
reduce speed, take additional care, and 
consult a Land Rover dealer at the earliest 
opportunity.Manual mode - GREEN
Illuminates for 3 seconds as a bulb 
check when the starter switch is 
turned to position ‘II’.  Illuminates 
constantly while Manual mode is selected.
NOTE: If both the Manual and Sport mode lights 
(shown below) flash together, this indicates an 
electrical fault with the automatic gearbox.  If 
the lights continue flashing after the vehicle has 
been brought to a halt and the starter switch 
has been turned off and then on again, you 
should seek qualified assistance urgently.
Sport mode - GREEN
Illuminates for 3 seconds as a bulb 
check when the starter switch is 
turned to position ‘II’.  Illuminates 
constantly while Sport mode is selected. 
						

							Audible Warnings
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A udible  Warn ingsAUDIBLE WARNINGS
Lights on reminder
If the lights are left on after the starter switch is 
turned off, a warning chime will sound when the 
drivers door is opened.  The chime will cease 
as soon as the lights are switched off or when 
the drivers door is closed.
Transfer box reminder
A warning will chime continuously while the 
transfer gearbox is in neutral.
Self-levelling suspension warning
• A single warning will chime whenever the 
off-road switch is operated to raise the 
vehicle to off-road height, or to return it to 
standard ride height.
•A warning will chime continuously while the 
remote handset is used to lower the vehicle 
from standard ride height, and also while 
returning the vehicle to standard ride height.
•A warning chime will sound 3 times if 
changes to or from off-road height are 
requested but not permitted.
ABS warning
If a fault with the anti-lock braking system is 
detected, a warning will chime three times. You 
may continue driving, but should understand 
that full ABS control may not be available. 
Consult your dealer at the earliest opportunity.ACE warning
A single warning will chime if a fault with the 
active cornering enhancement system is 
detected. The chime will coincide with the ACE 
warning light flashing RED.
 HDC warnings
•A warning will chime continuously in 
conjunction with the HDC warning light 
flashing green, whenever HDC has been 
selected but the systems operating criteria 
have not been met.
•A warning will chime continuously and the 
HDC failure warning light will illuminate 
(amber), whenever a fault is detected with 
the HDC system. 
•A single warning will chime when HDC is 
deselected.
Starter key reminder 
If the key is left in the starter switch while the 
drivers door is open, a warning will chime 
continuously. The chime stops as soon as the 
door is closed or the key is removed from the 
starter switch. 
Seat belt reminder
If the drivers seat belt has not been fastened 
when the starter switch is turned on, a warning 
chime will sound (one second 
frequency). The chime operates in conjunction 
with the seat belt warning light and sounds for 
6 seconds, or until the seat belt is fastened 
(whichever occurs first). 
						

							Lights & Indicators
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Ligh ts  & Ind ic atorsDIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the lever DOWN to indicate a LEFT turn, 
and UP to indicate a RIGHT turn (the 
appropriate GREEN warning light on the 
instrument panel will flash in time with the 
direction indicators). 
Hold the lever part-way up or down against 
spring pressure to indicate a lane change.
LIGHTS
Side, tail and instrument panel lights
Turn lighting switch to position 1.
Headlights
Turn lighting switch to position 2.
Daylight running lights
*
With the lighting switch off, the daylight 
running light system illuminates the headlight 
low beams as soon as the starter switch is 
turned to position ‘II’.  The instrument panel 
illumination remains off.
Headlight high and dipped beams
Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel to 
change headlight beams (BLUE warning light 
glows when the headlights are on high beam).
To flash the headlights, pull the lever part way 
towards the steering wheel and release.
H2582
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FOG LIGHTS
Front fog lights*
Press to operate, press a second 
time to switch off (the indicator 
light in the switch illuminates when 
the fog lights are switched on). 
The fog lights can be operated ONLY when the 
starter switch is at position ‘II’ and the side or 
headlights are also switched on. The fog lights 
extinguish automatically when the side lights or 
the starter switch is turned off.Rear fog guard lights
Press to operate, press a second 
time to switch off (the indicator 
light in the switch illuminates when 
the fog guard lights are switched on). The rear 
fog guard lights illuminate ONLY when the 
headlights (or front fog lights) are also 
switched on, and the starter switch is turned to 
position ‘II’. Switching off the headlights, or 
front fog lights, or turning the starter switch to 
position ‘0’ will also automatically extinguish 
the rear fog guard lights (the lights will not 
illuminate again unless switched on).
ALWAYS remember to switch the fog guard 
lights off as soon as visibility permits; in clear 
conditions fog guard lights can dazzle other 
road users!
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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press to operate; all the direction 
indicator lights (including those 
fitted to a trailer) will flash 
together. Use ONLY in an emergency to warn 
other road users when your stationary vehicle 
is causing an obstruction, or is in a hazardous 
situation. Remember to switch off before 
moving away.
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							Wipers & Washers
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Wipers & WashersOPERATING
The wipers and washers will only operate when 
the starter switch is turned to position ‘I’ or ‘II’.
NOTE: If the wiper blades have stuck to the 
glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily 
prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this 
is the case, switch the wipers off, free them 
from the obstruction and then switch on again.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Intermittent wipe
Turn switch to position 1.
Normal speed wipe
Turn switch to position 2.
Fast speed wipe
Turn switch to position 3.
NOTE: If the front screen wipers are operating 
(in either intermittent or continuous mode), the 
rear wiper operates automatically whenever 
reverse gear is selected. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•DO NOT operate the wipers on a dry 
screen.
•In freezing or very hot conditions, 
ensure that the blades are not frozen or 
stuck to the glass.
•In winter, remove any snow or ice from 
around the arms and blades, including 
the wiped area of the windscreen and 
the heater air intakes.
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Single wipe
Pull the lever down and release immediately.
NOTE: With the lever held down, the wipers will 
operate at fast speed until the lever is released.
Variable delay (intermittent wipe)
Rotate the switch to vary the delay between 
wipes.WINDSCREEN WASHER
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel. The 
windscreen wipers will operate in conjunction 
with the washers for as long as the lever is held 
in this position, the wipers continuing for a 
further 4 seconds after the lever is released.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS*
When the headlights are illuminated, the 
headlight washers operate automatically in 
conjunction with every third operation of the 
windscreen washers.
H2583
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
Rear window wash/wipe
Press and hold switch for the 
required duration of window 
washing. The wiper operates 
automatically during washing and continues for 
a further 3 wipes after the switch is released.
Rear window wiper
Press to operate: after 
continuously wiping 3 or 4 times, 
the wiper operates intermittently 
until switched off.
NOTE: When reverse gear is selected, the rear 
wiper will operate either continuously or 
intermittently in tandem with the front wipers.
H3547