Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover

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Terrain Response
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Driver over-ride options
All systems will be set to optimum parameters 
for the terrain conditions reflected in the choice 
of control program. Two of the systems 
controlled by Terrain Response:
•Air Suspension
•Hill Descent Control
may also be operated independently by the 
driver.
In some special programs, the Terrain 
Response system will switch on HDC and in low 
range the system will automatically move the 
suspension to off-road height.
WARNING
This height increase will...

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Operation
A rotary knob just behind the gear lever is 
rotated to select the required special program. 
When the selector reaches either end of the 
selection range, it can be turned further, but 
doing so has no effect.
 In addition to the Terrain Response General 
setting, four special programs are available:
•Grass/gravel/snow (also includes ice)
•Mud/ruts
•Sand
•Rock Crawl
When the ignition is turned on, the graphics 
around the control knob are illuminated, with 
the active...

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Terrain Response General
When the Terrain Response 
special programs are off, the 
system will be in its General 
program. This will be indicated by the above 
symbol being displayed briefly on the message 
center. Sub-systems will adapt to the prevailing 
terrain conditions and select control settings 
based on the conditions sensed.
This program setting is compatible with all on- 
and off-road terrain conditions. Normal 
conditions in which it is not necessary to select 
a...

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Mud-Ruts
Use this program when traversing 
ground that is not only muddy or 
deeply rutted but possibly soft and 
uneven to the point of demanding maximum 
axle displacement. This unevenness can also be 
that brought about by sizeable wooden debris 
in the form of roots, brushwood, small logs, 
etc.
This acts like the previous program, except that 
it selects settings for the individual systems 
that optimise traction and vehicle control for 
muddy/rutted driving conditions, with...

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Rock Crawl
Use this program to cross wet or 
dry, solid, unyielding ground, 
such as clusters of boulders, 
which demands high levels of road-wheel 
displacement and careful vehicle control. This 
program would also be used for crossing river 
beds strewn with large rock features 
submerged below water.
Unlike the other options, Rock Crawl is only 
selectable in LOW range. If selection is 
attempted in HIGH range, the special program 
selection will NOT be accepted and the driver...

Towing
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Towing
TOWING
The torque ranges of Land Rover engines allow 
maximum-weight loads to be pulled smoothly 
from standstill and reduce gear changing on 
hills or rough terrain. 
WARNING
To preserve the vehicle’s handling and 
stability, only fit towing accessories that have 
been designed and approved by Land Rover.
DO NOT use lashing eyes or vehicle recovery 
towing eyes to tow a trailer. Use of the towing 
eyes for purposes other than their designed 
intention could result in damage or...

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Towing
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•Where the load can be divided between 
trailer and tow vehicle, loading more 
weight into the vehicle will generally 
improve the stability of the combination. 
•Towing regulations vary from country to 
country. Always ensure national 
regulations governing towing weights and 
speed limits are observed (refer to the 
relevant national motoring organisation for 
information). The vehicle’s maximum 
permissible towed weight refers to its 
design limitations and NOT to any specific...

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Caution: For all of the towing conditions 
described, it is important that the following 
points are observed:
•All loads in the vehicle should be 
distributed as far forward as possible.
•The maximum Gross Vehicle Weight must 
not be exceeded, see VEHICLE WEIGHTS, 
340.
•The maximum individual axle weights 
must not be exceeded, see VEHICLE 
WEIGHTS, 340
•Changes between high and low range 
should not be made while the vehicle is 
on the move.
•Total trailer weight and tongue load can 
be...

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Towing
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TRAILER HITCH*
The optional trailer hitch receiver is rated as a 
Class lll. When selecting a drawbar for the 
receiver, the following dimensions must be 
adhered to:
A.The maximum recommended drawbar 
length is 229 mm (9 in.).
B.The maximum recommended drawbar rise 
height is 70 mm (2.75 in.).
C.The minimum recommended drawbar rise 
height is 19 mm (0.75 in.).
Note: A drawbar of 228 mm (9 in.) length with 
a rise of 38 mm (1.5 in.) is recommended for 
use with the Land Rover approved towing...

Towing
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Detachable tow bar stowage
Five-seater models - the tow bar is stowed 
under an access hatch in the rear loadspace 
floor.Seven-seater models - the tow bar is stowed on 
the left-hand side of the rear loadspace, behind 
an access cover.
H5625N
H5627N