Land Rover Lr3 Owners Handbook 2004 Rover
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On-road Driving R 231 On-road Driving POWER-ASSISTED STEERING . . . . . . . . . 233 WARMING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 VEHICLE HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 FUEL ECONOMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 BREAKDOWN SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
233 On-road Driving R On-road Driving POWER-ASSISTED STEERING Note: Power assistance is dependent on the engine running. If the engine is not running, a much greater effort will be required to steer the vehicle. WARMING UP In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable to drive the vehicle straight away, remembering that harsh acceleration or labouring the engine before the normal operating temperature has been reached can damage the engine. When the engine is cold, engine idle speeds will be faster than normal. Under these circumstances, use the foot brake to control the vehicle until the engine is warm and running at normal speed, and be aware of the need to take additional care when manoeuvring the vehicle. VEHICLE HEIGHT Caution: The overall height of your vehicle exceeds that of ordinary passenger cars. Always be aware of the height of your vehicle and check the available headroom before driving through low entrances. This is particularly important if the vehicle is fitted with a roof rack or if a sunroof is open. WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-over rate than other types of vehicles. Since these vehicles are designed to be operated off-road, these vehicles have a higher ground clearance and hence a higher center of gravity. Such a feature has been associated with an increased risk of vehicle roll-over. An advantage associated with higher ground clearance vehicles is a better view of the road, allowing the driver to anticipate problems. Another factor shown to significantly increase roll-over risk is unauthorized vehicle modifications such as fitting incorrect specification tires (see WHEELS & TIRES, 337), oversize tires, body lifting, incorrect springs/dampers, incorrect vehicle loading/trailer towing. However, on-road crash data also indicates that driver behaviour is a greater factor than a high center of gravity in determining a vehicles overall roll-over rate. The single most effective driver behaviour that can reduce the risk of injury or death in all crashes including roll-over, is to ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT and to properly restrain all child passengers in the rear seat in an appropriate child safety seat. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
On-road Driving 234 L Other measures that can reduce the risk of injury and death from vehicle crashes and roll-over are: •Limit speed. Posted speed limits should never be exceeded, and you should always drive below these limits whenever traffic, weather, road or other conditions dictate. Always use your common sense and good judgement. •Take curves at reasonable speeds, avoiding unnecessary braking. •Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Avoid risk-taking behaviour such as following too close, rapid lane changing or abrupt manoeuvres. •Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. •Avoid distractions such as cellular phone calling, reading, eating, drinking or reaching for items on the floor. •Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and flash your turn signal lights. •Always leave room for unexpected events such as sudden braking. •Never operate your vehicle when you have consumed alcohol, are sleepy or fatigued or have taken any medication that affects judgement, reflexes or alertness.WARNING Many vehicle roll-overs occur when a driver attempts to bring a vehicle back onto the road after some or all of the wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, especially when the shoulder is unpaved. If you find yourself in such a situation, do not initiate any sharp or abrupt steering and/or braking manoeuvres to re-enter the roadway. Instead, let the vehicle slow down as much as safely possible before attempting to re-enter the roadway and keep your wheels as straight as possible while re-entering the roadway.
235 On-road Driving R FUEL ECONOMY Fuel consumption is influenced by two major factors: •How your vehicle is maintained. •How you drive your vehicle. To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential that your vehicle is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers service schedule. Items such as the condition of the air cleaner element, tire pressures and wheel alignment will have a significant effect on fuel consumption. But, above all, the way in which you drive is most important. The following hints may help you to obtain better value from your motoring: •Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop journeys. •Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and smoothly from rest. •Do not drive in the lower gears for longer than necessary. •Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and heavy braking. •Anticipate obstructions and adjust your speed accordingly well in advance. •When stationary in traffic, select neutral to improve fuel economy and air conditioning performance. BREAKDOWN SAFETY If a breakdown occurs while travelling: Remember the breakdown safety code •Wherever possible, consistent with road safety and traffic conditions, the vehicle should be moved off the main thoroughfare, preferably onto the shoulder as far as possible. If a breakdown occurs on a motorway, pull well over to the inside of the hard shoulder. •Switch on hazard lights. •If possible, position a warning triangle or a flashing amber light at an appropriate distance from the vehicle to warn other traffic of the breakdown, (note the legal requirements of some countries). •Consider evacuating passengers through the doors facing away from traffic, to a safe area away from the vehicle, as a precaution in case your vehicle is accidentally struck by another one.
Off-road Driving R 237 Off-road Driving BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . . 239 AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Off-road Driving Techniques BEFORE YOU DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
239 Off-road Driving R Off-road DrivingBASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES These basic driving techniques are an introduction to the art of off-road driving and do not necessarily provide the information needed to successfully cope with every single off-road situation, including off-road recovery techniques. We strongly recommend that owners who intend to drive off-road frequently should seek as much additional information and practical experience as possible. Before driving off-road it is important that you check the condition of the wheels and tires and that the tire pressures are correct. Worn or incorrectly inflated tires will adversely affect the performance, stability and safety of the vehicle. Note: If the vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel * and you need to fit it while driving off-road, then you must proceed with extra caution. It is good practice to anticipate possible problems and be prepared for them. Extra equipment should include, at the very least, a shovel, a tow rope, local maps and a flashlight. Personal safety considerations should suggest good maps. WARNING Off-road driving can be hazardous! •DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be prepared for emergencies at all times. •Your LR3 has a higher ground clearance and hence a higher center of gravity than an ordinary passenger car. An abrupt manoeuvre at an inappropriate speed or on an unstable surface could cause the vehicle to go out of control or roll over. •Familiarise yourself with the recommended driving techniques in order to minimise risks to yourself, your vehicle AND your passengers.•Always ensure that seat belts are worn for personal protection while driving on-road or off-road. •DO NOT drive off-road alone or without letting someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Safety Tips •Always wear a seat belt for personal protection in all driving situations. •Keep all windows closed during off-road driving to prevent ingress of dirt and water and to prevent tree branches from injuring occupants. •DO NOT drive if the fuel level is low - undulating ground and steep inclines could cause fuel starvation to the engine and consequent damage to the catalytic converter and fuel pump. •Always check the oil level prior to going off-road. Top up if necessary. •As a precaution against accidental loss, remove the front and rear towing eye cover panels before driving off-road (see TOWING EYES, 224). •To prevent damage, and improve departure angles, remove and stow any towing equipment fitted to the vehicle. See Towing, 216 . •Where maximum ground clearance is required and the vehicle is fitted with a full-size spare wheel, remove the wheel from its underbody mounting position and stow it in the loadspace area. the wheel MUST be secured in the loadspace area to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. See CHANGING A WHEEL, 298.
Off-road Driving 240 L Gear selection Setting the selector lever set at ’D’, the gearbox automatically provides the correct gear for the appropriate gear range selected (HIGH or LOW). For greater vehicle control through gear selection, manual CommandShift mode is recommended. HIGH range gears should be used whenever possible - only change to LOW range when ground conditions become very difficult. Braking As far as possible, vehicle speed should be controlled through correct gear selection and the use of Hill Descent Control (HDC). Application of the brake pedal should be kept to a minimum. In fact, if the correct gear and HDC have been selected, braking will be largely unnecessary. If the brake pedal is depressed when HDC is active, HDC is overridden and the brakes will perform as normal. If the brake pedal is then released, HDC will recommence operating, at reduced speed as long as there is wheel rotation. Use of engine for braking Before descending steep slopes, stop the vehicle at least its length before the descent, engage LOW range and then select HDC. Use of manual CommandShift gear selection to limit the transmission to lower gears will also increase engine braking. Select ’1’ or ’2’ LOW range, depending on the severity of the descent. While descending a slope (either forwards or in ’R’ - reverse) it should be remembered that HDC and the engine will aim to provide sufficient braking effort to control the rate of descent, and that the brakes should not normally need to be applied.Accelerating Use the accelerator with care - any sudden surge of power may induce wheel spin and, therefore, invoke unnecessary operation of traction control, or in extreme conditions could lead to loss of control of the vehicle. Survey the ground before driving Before negotiating difficult terrain, it is wise to carry out a preliminary survey on foot. This will minimise the risk of your vehicle getting into difficulty through a previously unnoticed hazard. Caution: Do not attempt to drive the vehicle continuously at angles greater than 35 o nose up or down. It is acceptable to drive up or down at angles between 35 o and 45o but only temporarily. Failure to follow these instructions will result in damage to the engine.