Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2002my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

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Driving & Operating
Starting & Driving
STEERING COLUMN LOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  103
STARTER SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  103
STARTING THE ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  104
DRIVING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  105
FUEL ECONOMY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  106
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  107
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  107
Catalytic Converter...

102 Brakes
FOOT BRAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   120
PARKING BRAKE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   121
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   121
Traction Control
ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL . . . . . . . . .   124
Hill Descent Control
HILL DESCENT CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   125
Active Cornering Enhancement
ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT  . . . . . . .   127
Self-levelling Suspension
SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION . . . . . . . ....

Starting & Driving
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Driving &  Operating
S ta rting &  Driv in gSTEERING COLUMN LOCK
To unlock the steering column
Insert the key FULLY and turn the starter switch 
to position ‘I’. A small movement of the steering 
wheel may be necessary to disengage the 
steering lock while turning the switch.
To lock the steering column
With the gear selector in ‘P’ (Park), turn the key 
to position ‘0’ and withdraw it from the starter 
switch. Turn the steering wheel slightly until the 
lock engages.
WARNING
To...

Starting & Driving
104
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Never start or leave the engine running in an 
unventilated building - exhaust gases are 
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide, 
which can cause unconsciousness and may 
even be fatal.
Before starting the engine and driving, ensure 
you are familiar with the precautions shown 
under ‘CATALYTIC CONVERTER’, page 108.
In particular, you should be aware that if the 
engine fails to start, continued use of the starter 
may result in unburnt fuel damaging the...

Starting & Driving
105
DRIVING
WARNING
Vehicle stability
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance 
and, hence, a higher centre of gravity than 
ordinary passenger cars to enable the vehicle 
to perform in a wide variety of different 
off-road applications. An advantage of the 
higher ground clearance is a better view of 
the road, allowing the driver to more easily 
anticipate problems. Inexperienced drivers 
should take additional care, remembering 
that the Discovery is not designed for 
cornering at...

Starting & Driving
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Breaking-in 
Proper breaking-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. During the first 
500 miles (800 km), it is essential to drive with 
consideration for the running-in process and 
heed the following advice:
•LIMIT maximum road speed to 110 km/h or 
3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive the...

Starting & Driving
107
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
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. The vehicle will also 
drive itself forward through ETC action.
Some local jurisdictions require emission 
testing using a two wheel roller 
dynamometer. Your vehicle is equipped with 
permanent 4-wheel drive and cannot be 
safely operated on these machines. For more 
information regarding safe...

Catalytic Converter
108
Catalytic Con verterCATALYTIC CONVERTER
The exhaust system incorporates a catalytic 
converter, which converts poisonous exhaust 
emissions from the engine into environmentally 
less harmful gases. 
CAUTION: Catalytic converters can be easily 
damaged through improper use, particularly if 
the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire 
occurs. For this reason it is VERY IMPORTANT 
that you heed the precautions which follow.Fuel
ONLY use fuel recommended for your vehicle....

Catalytic Converter
109
Driving
•If a misfire is suspected, or the vehicle lacks 
power while driving, provided the engine 
has reached its normal operating 
temperature, it may be driven SLOWLY (at 
risk of catalyst damage) to a Land Rover 
dealer for assistance.
•NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel 
(the resultant misfire could damage the 
catalyst).
•Engines burning excessive oil (e.g. 1 quart 
every 750 miles) will progressively reduce 
catalyst efficiency. In extreme cases, blue 
smoke may be...