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Automatic TransmissionCommandShift® TRANSMISSION
The transmission 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 
transmissions.
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER
Selector release button
The transmission is fitted with a locking 
mechanism,...

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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 Parking brake applied, 
before selecting P.
The selector release button MUST be pressed, 
in order...

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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 D (Drive) 
position towards the right hand side of the 
vehicle. The word SPORT...

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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...

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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...

Hill Descent Control
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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 can be selected with the vehicle in any 
gear, but will only operate once 1st or reverse 
R gears are engaged.
NOTE: Reverse gear should only be selected 
when the vehicle is stationary.
With HDC...

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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...

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 
motorway 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 left side of the instrument 
binnacle and two control switches marked SET 
+ and RES mounted on the steering wheel.
WARNING
DO NOT rest your foot...

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To operate:
1.Press the master switch (the switch 
indicator light and the warning light in the 
instrument panel illuminate 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 
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...

Brakes
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Brak esFOOT BRAKE
For your safety, the hydraulic braking system 
operates through dual circuits. However, in the 
event of a brake failure where only one circuit is 
operational, the vehicle should only be driven at 
slow speed to the nearest Land Rover dealer. In 
these circumstances, exercise EXTREME 
CAUTION and be aware that much greater pedal 
effort and longer stopping distances will be 
required.
Servo assistance
The braking system is servo assisted, but ONLY 
when the engine is...