Land Rover Discovery Series Ii Owners Handbook Nas Rover

							Fuel
88
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
89
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
illustration) to release the catch whilst moving
the lever to the required position.
NOTE:Gear selection between D and 3 in
high and low range may be made without
operating the trigger.
Selector lever positions
P Park
In this position the transmission is locked
to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
Select ONLY when the vehicle is stationary
and with the handbrake applied.
R Reverse
Select ONLY when the vehicle is
stationary.
N Neutral
Use this position when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is to idle for a
short period (eg. at traffic lights).
D Drive
In high range, select for all normal driving
on good road surfaces; fully automatic
gear changing occurs on all four forward
gears according to vehicle speed and
accelerator position.
3 (1st, 2nd and 3rd gears)
Automatic gear changing is limited to first,
second and third gears only. In high
range, use this position in congested
traffic conditions and for town driving.
2 (1st and 2nd gears)
Automatic gear changing is limited to first
and second ratios only. In high range, use
when driving up steep gradients and for
negotiating very narrow, twisting, roads.
This position also provides moderate
engine braking for descending slopes.
1 (1st gear only)
Use on very severe gradients, particularly
when towing, and when maximum engine
braking is required. 
						

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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 the engine, KEEP BOTH
BRAKES APPLIED before and whilst
moving the selector lever to the required
drive position.
· Keep the brakes applied until you are
ready to move - remember, once a drive
position is selected, an automatic will
tend to creep forward (or backward)
without throttle application, as soon as the
brakes are released.
· Never rev the engine while selecting a
forward or reverse drive gear, or while the
vehicle is stationary with a drive gear
selected - remember, an automatic will
move immediately the accelerator pedal is
pressed.Gear change speeds
With D selected, the road speeds at which
gear changes take place will vary according to
the position of the accelerator: minimum
acceleration will result in gear changes at low
road speed, while larger throttle openings will
cause the gearbox to delay gear changes until
faster road speeds have been reached
(thereby increasing acceleration).
With practice, gear changes can be made to
occur at a wide range of road speeds
depending on accelerator pedal pressure.
On long inclines the gearbox will sometimes
change back and forth between gears. This
occurs because the transmission does not
include a ratio that is precisely right for the
particular incline and vehicle loading
circumstances. However, excessive gear
changing results in a loss of momentum and
is wasteful of fuel. It can be prevented by
selecting the 3 or 2 positions which limit the
gearbox to lower ratios.
Kick-down
To provide rapid acceleration for overtaking,
push the accelerator pedal to the full extent of
its travel in a single quick movement (this is
known as kick-down). Up to a certain speed,
this will cause an immediate downshift into
the lowest appropriate gear, followed by rapid
acceleration. Once the pedal is relaxed, normal
gear change speeds will resume (dependent
upon road speed and accelerator pedal
position). 
						

							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 make optimum use of
the engines power while accelerating. Select
Sport when increased acceleration is
required, or when negotiating long inclines or
twisting roads. Note that driving in Sport
mode will increase fuel consumption.Manual mode
In Low range, with Manual mode selected,
the automatic transmission functions as a
manual gearbox requiring the driver to move
the selector lever manually to change gear
(D = 4th gear). Manual mode will provide
maximum vehicle control and engine braking -
ideal for use in severe off-road conditions.
Note that kick-down is disabled and that
automatic downshifts will only occur to
prevent the engine from stalling.
NOTE:Switching off the engine or using the
transfer gearbox will automatically cancel
Sport or Manual mode. 
						

							Gearbox & transmission
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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 conditions where progress in
high range cannot be maintained.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to use LOW range gears for
normal road driving.
USING THE TRANSFER GEARBOX
There are two ways of operating the transfer
gearbox lever; the normal method -
recommended for inexperienced drivers - and
the advanced method for experienced
drivers.
Normal method
With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, apply both foot brake and parking
brake and then move the automatic gearbox
selector to the N (neutral) position before
moving the transfer lever fully forward or
backwards to the required position.
If there is resistance to the gear engaging, do
not force the lever. Instead, with the engine
running, apply the foot brake and parking
brake, momentarily engage D on the main
gearbox then return it to the N position and
then try again.
Advanced method
Changing from H (High) to L (Low) or vice
versa without stopping the vehicle can be
achieved as follows:
Reduce (or increase) the speed of the vehicle
to 5 mph (8 km/h) and release the accelerator.
Select N and move the transfer lever quickly
to the required H or L position. Finally,
reselect D with the main gear selector and
continue driving as normal.
Audible warning
A constant, high pitched, warning chime will
sound whenever the starter switch is turned
on when the transfer gearbox lever is in the
N (neutral) position. The warning is intended
to remind the driver that the appropriate High
or Low range gearing should be engaged. 
						

							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.
H2616
CRUISE 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. 
						

							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
increased for periods of up to 30 seconds, by
normal use of the accelerator e.g. for
overtaking. When the accelerator is released,
road speed will return to the selected cruising
speed.
NOTE:If the 30 second period is exceeded,
cruise control will automatically disengage.
Press the RES switch to re-engage.
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 increased
incrementally by tapping the SET + switch.
Each press of the switch will increase the
speed by 1 mph (1.5 km/h approx).
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control will disengage automatically
whenever the gear selector is moved into
neutral, or when the brake pedal is pressed.
Cruise control can also be disengaged by
pressing the RES switch.
To re-engage cruise control at the previously
set speed, press the RES switch.
NOTE:The speed held in the cruise control
memory will be cancelled when either the
cruise control master switch or the starter
switch is turned off. 
						

							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
observe the following precautions:
· NEVER allow the vehicle to coast with the
engine turned off.
· ALWAYS take particular care when being
towed with the engine turned off.
· If the engine should stop for any reason
while the vehicle is in motion, bring the
vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic
conditions safely allow, and DO NOT pump
the brake pedal as the braking system may
lose any remaining assistance available.
Electronic brake force distribution
In addition, your vehicle is equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD),
which balances the distribution of braking
forces between front and rear axles, in order
to maintain maximum braking efficiency under
all load conditions.
For example; under light loads EBD applies
less effort to the rear brakes to maintain
vehicle stability, conversely reducing front
braking effort when the vehicle is towing or is
heavily laden.Brake pads
Brake pads require a period of bedding in. For
the first 500 miles (800 km), you should avoid
situations where heavy braking is required.
Remember! regular servicing is vital to ensure
that the brake pads are examined for wear and
changed periodically to ensure long term
safety and optimum performance.
WARNING
DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal
while travelling as this may overheat the
brakes, reduce their efficiency and cause
excessive wear.
NEVER place additional floor matting or any
other obstructions under the brake pedal.
This restricts pedal travel and braking
efficiency.
NEVER move a vehicle without the engine
running because braking assistance will not
be available. The pedal brakes will still
function, but more pressure will be required
to operate them.
If the brake warning light comes on when
driving, and the parking brake is fully
released, a fault with the braking system is
indicated. Be prepared for increased brake
pedal travel and then stop the vehicle 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. 
						

							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 brake, depress the
button and pull the lever up fully.
To release, pull the lever up slightly, depress
the button and lower the lever.
When parking on a slope, do not rely on the
parking brake alone to hold the vehicle.
Always ensure the parking pawl of the
gearbox has fully engaged by carefully
releasing the foot brake and allowing the
vehicle to rock into P (park).
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake fully
whenever you park.
DO NOT apply the parking brake while the
vehicle is in motion (except in an
emergency) as this could result in loss of
vehicle control and damage to the
transmission.
DO NOT rely on the parking brake to operate
effectively if the vehicle has been subjected
to immersion in mud and water (see
Off-road driving section).
ALWAYS use wheel chocks when jacking the
vehicle. Even with the parking brake
applied, vehicle movement is likely due to
tolerances in the transmission. 
						

							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 normal
safety margins, having due consideration for
prevailing weather and traffic conditions.
The ABS is designed to operate only with the
tyres specified in General data and
genuine Land Rover parts. The
manufacturers cannot accept any
responsibility for inefficient operation of the
system caused by modifications to the
vehicle, or the fitting of non-approved
components. Always consult your Land
Rover dealer for advice.
The driver should always take account of the
surface to be travelled over and the fact that
brake pedal reactions will be different to
those experienced on a non-ABS vehicle.
On each initial start up a faint whirring
sound can be heard, this is part of the brake
system self check and is not a cause for
concern.
WARNING
DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time;
this will interrupt operation of the system
and may increase braking distance.
WARNING
NEVER place additional floor matting or any
other obstruction under the brake pedal.
This restricts pedal travel and therefore
braking efficiency is impaired.
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.
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 tyres and the
road surface, then ABS will automatically
come into operation. This will be recognisable
by a rapid pulsation felt through the brake
pedal.
In an on-road emergency situation full braking
effort should always be applied even when the
road surface is slippery. The anti-lock braking
system constantly monitors the speed of each
wheel and varies braking pressure to each,
according to the amount of traction available,
thereby ensuring that the wheels do not lock.
No matter how hard you brake, you should be
able to continue steering the vehicle.