Land Rover Freelander 2003my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Nas Rover

Fuel System
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FUEL FILLING
Gas station pumps are equipped with automatic 
cut-off sensing to avoid fuel spillage. Fill the 
tank SLOWLY until the filler nozzle 
automatically cuts-off the supply. DO NOT 
attempt to fill the tank beyond this point or 
spillage could result due to expansion of the 
fuel.
The fuel filler neck will accept ONLY a narrow 
filler nozzle of the type found on pumps that 
deliver UNLEADED fuel. A flap lies across the 
filler neck; insert the nozzle sufficiently to fully 
open...

Catalytic Converter
101
Catalytic ConverterCATALYTIC CONVERTER 
The exhaust system on your vehicle 
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...

Catalytic Converter
102
Driving
•If a misfire is suspected, or the ‘Service 
engine soon’ warning light is flashing, avoid 
high speeds and seek immediate assistance 
from your Land Rover retailer.
•NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel 
(the resultant misfire could damage the 
catalyst).
•Consult your retailer if your vehicle is 
burning excessive oil (blue smoke from the 
exhaust), as this will progressively reduce 
catalyst efficiency.
•On rough terrain do not allow the underside 
of the vehicle...

Automatic Transmission
103
Automatic TransmissionCommandShiftTM TRANSMISSION
CommandShiftTM provides both automatic and 
manual operation of the gears.
Automatic operation
The transmission is naturally in automatic 
mode. With the engine started, gear selection 
can be made by moving the selector backward 
or forward to the appropriate position in a 
similar manner to other automatic gearboxes.
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER
Selector release button
The gearbox is fitted with a locking mechanism, 
designed to...

Automatic Transmission
104
Selector lever positions
An indicator light on the selector panel and a 
number or letter on the digital display in the 
instrument panel, identify the selected gear 
position.
‘P’ - Park: 
This position mechanically locks the 
transmission and should be selected before 
switching the engine off. To avoid transmission 
damage, ensure the vehicle is completely 
stationary, with the handbrake applied, before 
selecting ‘P’.
The selector release button MUST be pressed, 
in order...

Automatic Transmission
105
CommandShiftTM manual gear selection
There are five predetermined gear ratios, all of 
which can be selected sequentially by a single 
forward or rearward movement of the gear 
selector lever, as follows:
1.With ‘D’ (Drive) selected, move the gear 
selector lever sideways from the ‘D’ 
position towards the right hand side of the 
vehicle. This is exactly the same as 
selecting Sport mode; the gearbox will 
then remain in ‘Sport’ until the gear 
selector is moved forward or back...

Automatic Transmission
106
Driving
When driving, the transmission will 
automatically adjust to the most appropriate 
ratio, according to accelerator position, vehicle 
speed and terrain (whether the vehicle is 
driving uphill, downhill or on the flat).
Gear change speeds
With ‘D’ selected, the road speeds at which gear 
changes take place will vary according to the 
position of the accelerator pedal: minimum 
acceleration will result in gear changes at low 
road speeds, while larger throttle openings...

Automatic Transmission
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AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED MODES
The transmission control system automatically 
selects different gear change modes, listed 
below, designed to suit a variety of driving 
conditions.
 NOTE: Automatically selected modes cannot be 
manually selected by the driver and will not 
operate if ‘Sport’ mode is selected.
Hill ascent, trailer and high altitude mode
A suitable gear change pattern is selected to 
counter momentum loss, caused by the more 
frequent gear changing which can occur...

Hill Descent Control
108
Hill Des cen t C ontrolHILL DESCENT CONTROL
Hill Descent Control (HDC) is of particular value 
when driving off road, and operates in 
conjunction with the anti-lock braking system 
to provide greater control in off-road situations, 
when descending severe gradients.
Selecting HDC 
HDC cannot be selected when in 
CommandShift
TM mode, Sport mode, Drive or 
positions ‘2’ and ‘4’. HDC is only available when 
gear selector positions ‘1’ or ‘R’ are engaged.
NOTE: Reverse gear should...

Hill Descent Control
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HDC fade-out
HDC fade-out gradually decreases the HDC 
brake intervention with the effect that the rate of 
hill descent will increase. If this occurs either 
one of the two HDC warning lights will flash for 
the period that HDC takes to fade. HDC will be 
disabled completely once the descent is 
complete.
If required (e.g. the angle of the descent levels 
out significantly), fade-out may be achieved 
deliberately by deselecting HDC while the 
system is operating or by changing...