Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Automatic Transmission
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MODE SWITCH
In High range press the mode switch to select 
‘Sport’ mode (the ‘S’ information light on the 
instrument panel will illuminate).
In Low range press the mode switch to select 
‘Manual’ mode (the ‘M’ information light will 
illuminate).
Press the switch a second time to return the 
gearbox to normal operation.
‘Sport’ mode
With ‘Sport’ mode selected, the gearbox is 
more responsive to accelerator pedal 
movement - downshifts occur earlier and 
upshifts are delayed to...

Transfer Gearbox
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T ra nsfer Ge arboxTRANSFER GEARBOX
The second gearbox (known as the transfer 
box) is used to select either the high or low 
range of gears. It also has a neutral position 
between high and low.
High range (‘H’)
High range should be used for all normal road 
driving and also for off-road driving across dry, 
level terrain.
Low range (‘L’)
Low range should be used ONLY in situations 
where low speed manoeuvering is necessary, 
such as reversing a trailer or negotiating a...

Transfer Gearbox
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USING THE TRANSFER GEARBOX
There are two ways of operating the transfer 
gearbox lever:
1.‘Statically’, i.e shifting whilst the vehicle is 
stationary.
2.‘Shift on the move’, this is the 
recommended method, which after a little 
practice, can be carried out smoothly and 
quickly.
‘Static’ method
With the vehicle stationary and the engine 
running, apply the foot brake and then move the 
automatic gearbox selector to the ‘N’ (neutral) 
position.Then move the transfer lever fully...

Transfer Gearbox
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Selecting diff lock
The diff lock can be engaged or disengaged 
either with the vehicle stationary, or when 
driving at any speed. However, with the vehicle 
in motion, it is ESSENTIAL to be travelling on 
firm ground, in a straight line, and without 
wheel slip.
To lock the differential
Move the transfer gear lever to the left - from 
either ‘H’ (high) or ‘L’ (low) gearbox (the 
warning light on the instrument panel will 
illuminate). 
To unlock the differential
Move the transfer...

Cruise Control
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Cruise  Co ntrolCRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control enables the driver to maintain a 
constant road speed without using the 
accelerator pedal. This is particularly useful for 
freeway cruising or for any journey where a 
constant speed can be maintained for a lengthy 
period.
The cruise control system has three switches; a 
master switch on the right hand side of the 
instrument panel and two control switches 
marked ‘SET +’ and ‘RES’ mounted on the 
steering wheel.
WARNING
DO NOT use...

Cruise Control
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To reduce the cruising speed: 
Press the ‘RES’ switch to slow the vehicle, until 
the required speed has been reached. Then 
press the ‘SET +’ switch to establish the new 
cruising speed (remember that cruise control 
will not operate at speeds below 28 mph 
(45 km/h).
To increase the set cruising speed:
Press and hold the ‘SET +’ switch - the vehicle 
will accelerate automatically. Release the 
switch as soon as the desired speed has been 
reached.
Alternatively, the set speed can be...

Brakes
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Brak esFOOT BRAKE
For your safety, the hydraulic braking system 
operates through dual circuits. If one circuit 
should fail, the other will continue to function. 
However, in the event of brake failure where 
only one circuit is operational, the vehicle 
should only be driven at slow speed to the 
nearest qualified dealer. In these 
circumstances, exercise extreme caution and 
be aware that increased brake pedal travel, 
greater pedal pressure, and longer stopping 
distances will be...

Brakes
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WARNING
If the brake warning light should illuminate 
while the vehicle is in motion, bring the 
vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic 
conditions and safety permit and seek 
qualified assistance before continuing. 
DO NOT pump the brake pedal - the braking 
system may lose any remaining power 
assistance available.
PARKING BRAKE 
Unlike most other vehicles, the handbrake 
operates on the rear propeller shaft, and NOT 
on the road wheels. This may result in slight 
movement of the vehicle...

Brakes
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The purpose of the anti-lock braking system 
(ABS) is to allow efficient braking without wheel 
locking - thereby allowing the driver to retain 
steering control of the vehicle whilst braking.
Under normal braking conditions, (where 
sufficient road surface friction exists to reliably 
bring the vehicle to a halt without the wheels 
locking), ABS will not be activated. However, 
should the braking force exceed the available 
adhesion between the tires and the road 
surface, then ABS will...

Brakes
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Additional operating information
While anti-lock braking is designed to operate 
equally effectively in ‘off-road’ driving 
conditions, on certain surfaces total reliance on 
the system may be unwise - remember, in 
normal circumstances, anti-lock braking 
operates only AFTER one or more roadwheels 
has reached the limit of its grip. It cannot 
reliably compensate for driver error or 
inexperience on difficult off-road surfaces.
Note the following:
•Under ABS control, heavy braking on a dry...