Land Rover Freelander 2003my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Nas Rover
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Fuel System 100 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 the flap before filling. Filling difficulties The fuel delivery rate of gas station pumps can vary significantly. This, coupled with the fact that modern pumps are equipped with a sensor which automatically cuts off the supply as soon as turbulence is detected in the upper part of the vehicles filler neck, could result in isolated fuel filling problems. EMPTY FUEL TANK NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel - the resultant misfire may destroy the catalytic converter. In the event of a fuel tank running dry, contact your Land Rover retailer before attempting to start the engine. 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 inside the engine compartment on the left hand side, beneath, and to the rear of, the engine compartment fuse box (a label attached to the bulkhead will assist location of the switch). If the switch has been activated, it must be reset by pressing the rubber top (arrowed in illustration) before the engine can be restarted. See also ‘DOOR LOCKING CUT-OFF SWITCH’, page 32. WARNING Always check for fuel leaks before resetting the switch! Activating the switch when the fuel system has been damaged (evidenced by fuel leakage and odour) will cause additional fuel leakage, increasing the risk of fire and personal injury. H3996
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 your vehicle, see ‘TYPE OF FUEL’, page 98. Starting the engine •DO NOT continue to operate the starter after a few failed attempts (unburnt fuel may be drawn into the exhaust system, thereby poisoning the catalyst), and do not attempt to clear a misfire by pressing the accelerator pedal - seek qualified assistance. •When starting a COLD engine, DO NOT drive if a misfire is suspected and do not attempt to clear a misfire by pressing the accelerator - seek qualified assistance. •Do not attempt to push or tow-start the vehicle.
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 to be subjected to heavy impacts which could damage the catalytic converter. •DO NOT overload or excessively ‘rev’ the engine. •DO NOT switch off the engine when the vehicle is in motion with a drive gear selected. WARNING Exhaust system temperatures can be extremely high - DO NOT park on ground where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves could come into contact with the exhaust system - in dry weather a fire could result. Vehicle maintenance •Any engine misfire, loss of engine performance or engine run-on, could seriously damage the catalytic converter. For this reason, it is vital that unqualified persons do not tamper with the engine, and that regular systematic maintenance is carried out by a Land Rover retailer. •DO NOT run the engine with a spark plug or HT lead removed, or use any device that requires an insert into a spark plug.
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 minimise the risk of accidental selection of the ‘P’ (Park) and ‘R’ (Reverse) positions. The selector release button (arrowed in illustration) must be pressed while selecting ‘R’ from ‘P’, and also to enable the lever to be moved between the ‘N’ and ‘R’ positions. The selector release button must also be pressed when selecting ‘2’, and when selecting ‘N’ from ‘D’ and when selecting ‘2’ from ‘1’. NOTE: With the engine running, or the starter switch in position ‘II’, the selector lever cannot be moved from ‘P’ (Park) into a drive position unless the foot brake is applied. NOTE: In key position 1, the selector lever can be moved from ‘P’ to select a gear. CAUTION: DO NOT select ‘P’ or ‘R’ if the vehicle is moving. CAUTION: DO NOT select a forward drive gear when the vehicle is moving backwards. CAUTION: To prevent transmission wear, keep engine speed as low as possible when moving the selector between ‘R’ and a forward gear. H4355
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 to move the selector lever out of the Park position. ‘R’ - Reverse: Before selecting reverse, ensure the vehicle is stationary, with the brakes applied. Press the selector release button in order to move the selector lever into Reverse. With the selector lever in the ‘R’ position, Hill Descent Control can be selected (see ‘HILL DESCENT CONTROL’, page 108). ‘N’ - Neutral: Select neutral when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is required to idle for a brief period (at traffic lights, for example). In neutral, the transmission is not locked, so the parking brake must be applied whenever ‘N’ is selected. Press the selector release button to move from ‘D’ (Drive) to neutral and from neutral to reverse. ‘D’ - Drive: Select for all normal driving; full automatic gear changing occurs on all five forward gears, according to road speed and accelerator position.‘4’ (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears): Automatic gear changing is limited to the lower four gears only; use this position for town driving and in congested traffic conditions. ‘2’ (1st and 2nd gears): Automatic gear changing is limited to the first and second gears only; use when driving up steep gradients, for negotiating very narrow twisting roads and for most ‘Off-road’ driving. This position also provides moderate engine braking when descending slopes. The selector release button MUST be pressed, in order to move the selector lever into, or out of, the ‘2’ position. ‘1’ (1st gear only): Use on very severe gradients. With the selector in this position, Hill Descent Control can be selected (see ‘HILL DESCENT CONTROL’, page 108). Sport mode In Sport mode, full automatic progression through the gear ratios is retained. By selecting Sport mode however, the power transmitted to the road wheels is increased, resulting in improved acceleration. Engine revs are higher in all driving conditions, making the vehicle more responsive to driver commands. To select Sport mode, move the gear lever sideways across the gate (from the Drive position towards the right hand side of the vehicle) - the word SPORT will appear in the digital display. Sport mode can be deselected at any time, by returning the lever to the ‘D’ position.
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 (see ‘3’, below). 2.The transmission then automatically selects the ratio most appropriate to the vehicles road speed and accelerator depression. 3.A single forward movement of the selector lever will change the transmission to a higher gear, while rearward movement of the lever will change down to a lower gear. Repeated forward or rearward movements of the lever can be made until the desired gear ratio has been selected (the selected gear will be indicated in the digital display in the instrument panel).4.To deselect manual mode, simply move the selector lever sideways, back to the ‘D’ position. Automatic gear changing will then resume. NOTE: When coming to a halt with manual mode selected, the vehicle will remain in 2nd gear. When starting again, ‘kick down’ can be used to select 1st gear if necessary (see following page). USING AN AUTOMATIC GEARBOX The following information is particularly important for drivers who are unfamiliar with the techniques required to drive vehicles with automatic transmission. Starting The engine can only be started with the selector lever in the ‘P’ (Park) or ‘N’ (Neutral) positions. •ALWAYS apply the parking brake and foot brake before starting the engine. •KEEP THE BRAKES APPLIED while moving the selector lever into a drive position (the selector lever cannot be moved from the ‘P’ position unless the foot brake is applied). •DO NOT ‘rev’ the engine or allow it to run above normal idle speed while selecting ‘D’ or ‘R’, or while the vehicle is stationary with any gear selected. •ALWAYS keep the brakes applied until you are ready to move off - remember, once a drive gear has been selected, an ‘automatic’ will tend to creep forward (or backward if reverse is selected). •DO NOT allow the vehicle to remain stationary for any length of time with a drive gear selected and the engine running (always select ‘N’ if the engine is to idle for a prolonged period). CAUTION: Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission CANNOT be ‘push’ or ‘tow’ started. H3530
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 will cause the gearbox to delay gear changes until faster road speeds have been reached (thereby increasing the rate of acceleration). With practice, gear changes can be made to occur at a wide range of road speeds depending on the accelerator position. ‘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 to 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). If the accelerator pedal is pushed down to its full extent and then immediately released, unlike most ‘automatic’ vehicles, the transmission will not automatically select the highest suitable gear ratio. Instead, the transmission will maintain the current gear ratio, to enable engine braking. This function is especially useful when an overtaking maneuver is aborted, enabling the driver to retake the vehicles previous road position.Parking After bringing the vehicle to a stop, ALWAYS apply the parking brake and select ‘P’, before releasing the foot brake and switching off the engine.
Automatic Transmission 107 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 when climbing hills, or when towing a trailer. This gear change pattern is also selected at high altitudes to combat low engine torque. Cruise control mode When cruise control is activated, a suitable gear change pattern is selected which is less sensitive to throttle changes. This reduces the amount and frequency of gear changes, providing a smoother ride. High coolant temperature mode In high ambient temperatures during extreme load conditions, it is possible for the engine and the gearbox to overheat. At a certain temperature the transmission will select a gear change pattern designed to aid the cooling process, whilst enabling the gearbox to continue performing normally in high temperatures. Smooth change mode Engine torque is reduced during gear changes, creating a much smoother ride.
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 only be selected when the vehicle is stationary. With HDC selected, if ‘1’ or ‘R’ have been engaged, the HDC information light (GREEN) in the instrument panel will illuminate continuously (if ‘1’ or ‘R’ have not been selected, the information light will flash). To select, press the HDC button, situated to the rear of the gear selector lever. To deselect, press the HDC button again.Hill descent control in action During a descent, if engine braking is insufficient to control the vehicle speed, HDC (if selected) automatically operates the brakes to slow the vehicle and maintain a speed relative to the accelerator pedal position. When driving off-road, HDC can be permanently selected, to ensure that control is maintained whenever ‘1’ or ‘R’ are engaged. ABS and traction control are still fully operational and will assist if the need arises. NOTE: HDC can be left selected while off-road driving, the system will only operate when needed and gear changes can be carried out in the normal way. If the brake pedal is depressed when HDC is active, HDC is overridden and the brakes will perform as normal (a pulsation might be felt through the brake pedal). If the brake pedal is then released, HDC will recommence operating if necessary. In extreme circumstances, the HDC system may cause brake temperatures to exceed their pre-set limits. If this occurs, the information warning light will extinguish and the HDC ‘failure warning light (AMBER) will start to flash. You should stop the vehicle and disengage HDC. If HDC remains operating and the brake temperature continues to rise the HDC system will gradually fade out and the ‘failure’ warning light will continue to flash until the brakes have cooled. H3531
Hill Descent Control 109 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 out of the appropriate operating gear, in which case the green information light will flash. If a fault with the HDC system is detected, or if the braking system reaches a pre-set temperature due to extreme conditions, HDC will automatically fade out (amber failure light flashes).HDC warning lights HDC information light - GREEN: The light illuminates briefly as a bulb check when the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’. If HDC is selected when either of the operating gears are engaged (‘1’ or ‘R’), the light will illuminate continuously. When HDC is selected and a non-operating gear is engaged, the light will flash to inform the driver that HDC is selected, but not operating. The light will also flash to indicate that HDC is fading out. HDC ‘failure’ light - AMBER: The light illuminates briefly as a bulb check when the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’. The light will start flashing if the brakes become in danger of overheating and continue flashing until the brakes have cooled sufficiently for HDC to operate again. If the light illuminates at any other time, a fault in the system is indicated. If this occurs, deselect HDC and consult your Land Rover retailer.