Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover

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Activating PDC
When the starter switch is turned on, engaging 
Drive and switching the Electronic Parkbrake 
(EPB) off will automatically activate the front 
PDC sensors. The indicator light in the switch 
will illuminate to indicate this.
The front sensors remain active until the speed 
exceeds 15 km/h (10 mph). They then 
deactivate.
When the vehicle’s speed drops below 10 km/h 
(6 mph), the front sensors are re-activated. If 
the vehicle stops and Neutral is selected, the 
sensors remain active.
If Reverse is selected, both front and rear sets 
of sensors become activated and a short 
confirmation tone sounds after one second. 
They remain so regardless of speed.
If the driver selects Neutral from Reverse, both 
sets of sensors remain active.
Selection of Park, or turning on the EPB while 
the vehicle is stationary, will override other 
inputs and turn off the PDC system.The system can be disabled by pressing the 
switch (illustrated) on the center front 
instrument pack. The indicator light in the 
switch goes out. A second press of the switch 
re-enables the system. The system is reset if 
the ignition is turned off and on again.
Depending on the system condition, the 
indicator light may illuminate and a short tone 
sounds as confirmation.
Note: The confirmation tone only sounds when 
the rear PDC is activated by selecting reverse, 
or when the system is re-activated by pressing 
the switch when in reverse.
If a long, high-pitched tone sounds and the 
switch indicator light flashes when PDC is 
activated, then a fault in the system has been 
detected - contact your Land Rover Retailer for 
assistance.
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Automatic TransmissionUSING 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 parkbrake and foot 
brake before starting the engine.
•The selector release button (see inset) 
must be pressed while selecting ’P’ and ’R’, 
and also to enable the lever to be moved 
between the ’P’ and ’R’ positions.
•KEEP THE BRAKES APPLIED while moving 
the selector lever into a drive position (the 
selector lever cannot be moved from the ’P’ 
or ’N’ 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’ vehicle 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 ’P’ or ’N’ if the engine is to 
idle for a prolonged period).
Caution: Vehicles fitted with automatic 
transmission can NOT be ’push’ or ’tow’ 
started.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of inadvertent vehicle 
movement when parked, always leave the 
vehicle with the gear selector in ’P’ (Park) 
position, as well as applying the handbrake.
Note: The gear selector lever must be in the ’P’ 
position before the starter key can be removed.
For maximum air conditioning performance 
when stationary, select ’P’ or ’N’.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Selector lever positions
An LED indicator on the selector panel and a 
number or letter on the gear selector display in 
the instrument pack, identify the selected gear 
position.
’P’ - Park: 
This position locks the transmission and should 
be selected before switching the engine off. To 
avoid transmission damage, ensure that the 
vehicle is completely stationary, with the 
parkbrake applied, before selecting ’P’.
The selector release button MUST be pressed 
before moving the selector lever into, or out of, 
the Park position.
’R’ - Reverse:
 
Before selecting Reverse, ensure that the 
vehicle is stationary, with the brakes applied. 
The selector release button MUST be pressed 
before moving the selector lever into Reverse 
position.’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 parkbrake 
must be applied whenever ’N’ is selected.
If the vehicle remains stationary, the selector 
lever becomes locked in Neutral and it is then 
necessary to depress the brake pedal in order to 
release the selector lever.
Press the selector release button and foot brake 
to move from Neutral to Reverse or Drive.
’D’ - Drive: 
Select for all normal driving; full automatic gear 
changing occurs on all six forward gears, 
according to road speed and accelerator 
position.
Caution:  DO NOT select ’P’ or ’R’ if the vehicle 
is moving.
DO NOT select a forward drive gear when the 
vehicle is moving backwards.
Do not select reverse gear when the vehicle is 
moving forwards.
’Kick-down’ in automatic mode
To provide rapid acceleration for overtaking, 
push the accelerator pedal to the full extent of 
its travel (this is known as ’kick-down’), a ’click’ 
will be felt through the accelerator pedal. 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).
Note: Moderate accelerator pressure may also 
result in a downshift in the transmission, 
depending on vehicle speed.
P
R
N
DP
R
N
D
M
S+
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P
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Sport mode
In Sport mode, full automatic progression 
through the gear ratios is retained and the 
transmission will stay in the lower gears for 
longer. This improves mid-range performance 
with downshifts occurring more readily.
To select Sport mode, move the gear lever from 
the ’D’ position towards the left hand side of the 
vehicle (see illustration). The word SPORT will 
appear in the gear selector display in the 
instrument pack (for approximately 6 seconds) 
and the LED in the selector display to the side 
of the selector lever (arrowed in inset) 
illuminates.
Sport mode can be deselected at any time, by 
returning the lever to the ’D’ position.
To return to Sport mode after CommandShift 
has been selected move the selector into the ‘D’ 
position. Then move it back into Sport mode.
Note: On vehicles fitted with the Terrain 
Response system, Sport mode will be available 
only with Terrain Response Special Programs 
off.CommandShift TM
CommandShift gear selection can be used as 
an alternative to fully automatic transmission 
and is particularly effective when rapid 
acceleration or engine braking are required.
1.With ’D’ (Drive) selected, move the gear 
selector from the ’D’ position towards the 
left-hand side of the vehicle (this is the 
same as selecting Sport mode).
2.The transmission then automatically 
selects the ratio most appropriate to the 
vehicles road speed and accelerator 
depression. Move the selector forward or 
backward will manually select a higher or 
lower gear (when available). The message 
TRANSMISSION COMMANDSHIFT 
SELECTED appears in the main message 
centre.
P
R
N
D
M
S+
-M
S
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N
D
M
S+
-M
S
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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. The selected gear will be 
indicated in the digital display in the 
instrument pack (see inset).
4.To deselect CommandShift, simply move 
the selector lever sideways, back to the ’D’ 
position. Automatic gear changing will then 
resume.
Note: In CommandShift, ’kick-down’ is still 
available for increased acceleration. See 
’Kick-down’ in automatic mode, 183, for more 
information.
Note: On vehicles fitted with the Terrain 
Response system, the automatic transmission 
will go straight into CommandShift if the lever 
is moved into sport/CommandShift in any 
Special Program.
Using CommandShift in HIGH range
If CommandShift is selected in HIGH range, 1st 
gear must be selected to move off from 
stationary. Normal sequential gear changing 
can be utilised once the vehicle is moving.
Using CommandShift in LOW range
If CommandShift is selected in LOW range, the 
vehicle can move off from stationary in 1st, 2nd 
or 3rd gear - this is particularly useful to 
improve traction when driving off-road. See the 
’Off-road Driving’ section of this handbook, for 
further details.
‘Kick-down’ in CommandShift
When in CommandShift, kick-down overrides 
the manual gear selection, to provide increased 
acceleration. The characteristics of kick-down 
operation differ according to the gear range 
selected (HIGH or LOW).In HIGH range, with CommandShift selected, 
kick-down will cause a downshift of at least two 
gears (’5’ to ’3’, for example). When in LOW 
range, the downshift will only be one gear (’5’ to 
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ELECTRONICALLY SELECTED
AUTOMATIC MODES
In fully automatic mode or manual selection 
mode (not available in sport mode) the 
transmission control system will electronically 
adjust gear change points to suit a variety of 
driving conditions.
Hill ascent, trailer and high altitude mode
A suitable gear change pattern is selected to 
retain lower gears for longer. This is to counter 
momentum loss caused by more frequent gear 
changing during hill ascent or when towing. 
This gear change pattern is also selected at high 
altitudes to combat reduced engine torque.
Hill descent mode
When in manual CommandShift
TM mode, with 
the optimum gear for engine braking selected, 
the selector lever can then be moved across to 
the ’D’ position. The transmission will retain the 
previously selected ’manual’ gear until the 
descent is completed, then the transmission 
will automatically change to ’D’.
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.
Note: On vehicles fitted with the Terrain 
Response system, automatic transmission 
change points/patterns will change depending 
on which mode has been selected.
Limp-Home mode
Should the transmission develop a fault, ’F’ is 
displayed in the gear position display and only 
limited gears are available.Emergency release from Park
If the transmission is in Park position and a 
complete loss of power, such as battery failure, 
occurs, it will be necessary to move the lever 
from ’P’ in order to transfer it to a recovery 
truck, for instance.
Remove the cover on top of the centre console. 
Simultaneously push up the lever on the back of 
the mechanism and press the button on the 
gearknob and move it from the ’P’ position.
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Transfer Gearbox
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Transfer Gearbox
TRANSFER GEARBOX
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically 
controlled transfer gearbox allowing the driver 
to select HIGH or LOW range driving gears.
HIGH range
HIGH range should be used for all normal road 
driving and also for off-road driving across dry, 
level terrain.
LOW range
LOW range should ONLY be used in situations 
where low speed manoeuvring is necessary, 
such as reversing a trailer or negotiating a 
boulder-strewn river bed, or when moving off 
while heavily loaded or towing.
Also use LOW range for more extreme off-road 
conditions, such as steep ascents and 
descents. DO NOT attempt to use the LOW 
range for normal road driving.
USING THE TRANSFER GEARBOX
The recommended method of changing range 
is with the vehicle stationary. For vehicles 
equipped with a message center, the messages 
displayed will assist the experienced driver in 
carrying out a range change ’on-the-move’.
Stationary method
With the vehicle stationary and the engine 
running, apply the foot brake and move the 
transmission selector to the ’N’ (neutral) 
position before moving the transfer gear switch 
towards the range required (HIGH or LOW). 
When the switch is released, it returns to the 
central position.While the vehicle is in HIGH range, the range 
indicator light in the instrument pack display is 
extinguished and the HIGH range indicator light 
at the switch is illuminated.
The range indicator light in the instrument pack 
display illuminates continuously to act as a 
reminder that LOW range is engaged. It flashes 
to indicate a range change in progress and 
extinguishes once the vehicle is in HIGH range.
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While a HIGH to LOW range change is in 
progress, the HIGH range indicator light at the 
switch will remain illuminated. The LOW range 
indicator lights at both the switch and the 
instrument pack display will flash.
When the range change is complete, the HIGH 
range indicator light at the switch extinguishes. 
The LOW range indicator lights at both the 
switch and the instrument pack display will 
illuminate constantly.
A warning chime will sound, and ’LOW RANGE 
ENGAGED’ is displayed in the message center 
(if fitted) for a few seconds.While a LOW to HIGH range change is in 
progress, the LOW range indicator light at the 
switch will remain illuminated. The HIGH range 
indicator lights at both the switch and the 
instrument pack display will flash.
When the range change is complete, the LOW 
range indicator light at both the switch and the 
instrument pack display extinguishes. The 
HIGH range indicator light at the switch will 
illuminate constantly.
A warning chime will sound, and ’HIGH RANGE 
ENGAGED’ is displayed in the message center 
(if fitted) for a few seconds.
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Range changing on the move
Note: If the vehicle speed is too high when a 
range change is requested, a warning chime 
sounds and ’SPEED TOO HIGH FOR RANGE 
CHANGE’ appears in the message center
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If ’N’ is not selected before using the transfer 
gear switch, the message ’SELECT NEUTRAL 
FOR RANGE CHANGE’ is displayed and a 
warning chime sounds.
Note: Do not attempt to make moving range 
changes at speeds of 3 km/h (2 mph) or less.
Changing from HIGH to LOW on the move
With the vehicle slowing down and travelling 
NO FASTER THAN 40 km/h (24 mph), first 
select ’N’ in the main gearbox. Pull the transfer 
gear switch fully rearwards to the ’LOW’ 
position and release it (the switch returns to the 
center position when released).
Indication of the range change status is the 
same as for the Stationary method.
Now select ’D’ or manual CommandShift
TM 
mode. The transmission interlock prevents the 
engagement of a drive gear until the range 
change is complete.
Changing from LOW to HIGH on the move
With the vehicle travelling NO FASTER THAN 60 
km/h (38 mph), select ’N’ in the main gearbox. 
Push the transfer gear switch fully forwards to 
the ’HIGH’ position and release it.
Indication of the range change status is the 
same as for the stationary method.
Now select ’D’ (drive). The transmission 
interlock prevents the engagement of a drive 
gear until the range change is complete.
If the range change indicator light still flashes 
when the starter key is turned from position 
’ll’ to position ’l’, apply the parkbrake.Drive-line fault lamp
If a fault occurs within the drive line, a lamp will 
illuminate in the instrument pack display. The 
color of that lamp will indicate what criteria 
apply to driving the vehicle, see Warning 
Indicators, 108.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Caution: DO NOT use auxiliary equipment, 
such as roller generators, that are driven by 
only one or two wheels of the vehicle, as they 
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Cruise Control
CRUISE 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 four switches:
1.+ Accelerate set switch.
2.- Decelerate set switch.
3.Resume switch.
4.Suspend switch.Caution: Always observe the following 
precautions:
•DO NOT use Cruise Control when using 
reverse gear.
•DO NOT use Cruise Control in traffic 
conditions where a constant speed cannot 
easily be maintained.
•DO NOT use Cruise Control on winding or 
slippery road surfaces, or in off-road 
conditions such as rough tracks or on 
sand.
•Use of Sport mode is not recommended 
when Cruise Control is selected.
Note: Cruise Control is NOT available when the 
vehicle is being driven in LOW range gears.
It is also not available on vehicles fitted with the 
Terrain Response system, when Mud Ruts, 
Sand or Rock Crawl is selected.
To operate
Accelerate until the desired cruising speed is 
reached. This must be above the systems 
operational minimum speed of 30 km/h (18 
mph).
Press the ’+’ switch (1) to set the vehicle speed 
in the systems memory. Cruise Control will 
now maintain that road speed.
The warning indicator in the 
instrument pack illuminates. With 
Cruise Control operating, speed 
can be increased by normal use of the 
accelerator e.g. for overtaking. When the 
accelerator is released, road speed will return to 
the previously set cruising speed.
A speed can be set and stored whilst the vehicle 
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph) or when the 
vehicle is stationary and in ’D’ or ’N’. Once the 
vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h (18 mph) the 
set speed can be achieved by pressing the 
resume switch (3).
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