Land Rover Discovery Series Ii Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Fuel
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H2574
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
The fuel cut-off switch is a safety device
which, in the event of a collision or sudden
impact, automatically cuts off the fuel supply
to the engine.
The switch is located in the engine
compartment on the bulkhead. After an
impact, the switch must be reset by pressing
the rubber top (arrowed in illustration) before
the engine can be restarted.
WARNING
ALWAYS check for fuel leaks before
resetting the switch! 

Gearbox & transmission
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H2640
MODE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The Automatic transmission features a four
speed main gearbox with a torque converter
and a two speed transfer box. Using the main
gearbox in conjunction with the transfer
gearing produces eight forward and two
reverse speeds.
Main gearbox selector lever
A spring loaded catch restricts movement of
the lever, thereby preventing inadvertent gear
selection. Press and hold the trigger mounted
in the handle of the selector lever (arrowed in...

Gearbox & transmission
90
WARNING
When parked, always leave the vehicle with
the gear selector in P (Park) and the
parking brake applied.
NOTE:The starter key cannot be removed
unless the gear selector is in P (Park).
Starting and driving
Drivers unfamiliar with the performance
characteristics of an automatic gearbox
should thoroughly familiarise themselves with
the following instructions before driving.
· Before starting the engine, ensure that
both foot brake and handbrake are applied.
· After starting...

Gearbox & transmission
91
H2664
MODE
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 manual 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...

Gearbox & transmission
92
H2655
N
TRANSFER GEARBOX
The second gearbox (known as the transfer
box) is used to select either the high or low
range of gears.
High range (H)
The high range of gears should be used for all
normal road driving and also for off-road
driving across dry, level terrain.
Low range (L)
Use low range gears ONLY in situations where
low speed manoeuvring is necessary, such as
reversing a trailer or negotiating a boulder
strewn river bed; also use low range for more
extreme off-road...

Cruise control
93
WARNING
·DO NOT use cruise control when using
low range or reverse gears.
·DO NOT use cruise control on winding or
slippery road surfaces, or in traffic
conditions where a constant speed
cannot easily be maintained.
·Use of sport mode is not recommended
when cruise control is selected.
·DO NOT rest your foot under the
accelerator pedal while cruise control is
engaged - your foot could be trapped.
·ALWAYS switch off the master switch
when you no longer intend to use cruise
control....

Cruise control
94 To operate
1.Press the master switch (the switch
indicator light illuminates whenever the
switch is pressed to the on position).
2.Accelerate until the desired cruising speed
is reached. This must be above the
systems operational minimum speed of
28 mph (45 km/h).
3.Press the SET + switch to set the vehicle
speed in the systems memory. Cruise
control will now maintain that road speed
without the need for operation of the
accelerator pedal.
With cruise control operating, speed can be...

Brakes
95 FOOT BRAKE
For your safety, the hydraulic braking system
operates through dual circuits. If one circuit
should fail, the other will continue to function,
but increased brake pedal travel, greater pedal
pressure, and longer stopping distances will
be experienced.
Power assistance
The braking system is power assisted, but
ONLY when the engine is running. Without
this assistance greater braking effort is
necessary to safely control the vehicle,
resulting in longer stopping distances. Always...

Brakes
96 Driving in wet conditions
Driving through water or even very heavy rain
may adversely affect braking efficiency.
Always dry the braking surfaces by
intermittent light application of the brakes,
first ensuring that you are at a safe distance
from other road users.
PARKING BRAKE
Unlike most other vehicles, the parking brake
operates on the rear propeller shaft, and NOT
on the road wheels. This may result in slight
movement of the vehicle after the parking
brake is applied.
To engage the parking...

Brakes
97 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
WARNING
ABS cannot overcome the physical
limitations of stopping the vehicle in too
short a distance, cornering at too high a
speed, or the danger of aquaplaning, i.e.
where a layer of water prevents adequate
contact between the tyres and the road
surface.
The fact that a vehicle is fitted with ABS
must never tempt the driver into taking risks
that could affect his/her safety or that of
other road users. In all cases, it remains the
drivers responsibility to drive within...