Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Exp Rover

Automatic transmission
106 Manual mode
Press the mode switch whilst the gearbox is in
Low range to select Manual mode; this
enables the transmission to function as a
manual gearbox, providing maximum vehicle
control and engine braking - ideal for use in
severe off-road conditions (the message
centre displays LM along with the selected
gear, eg.LM3).
NOTE:Changing from High to Low range (or
vice versa) will automatically cancel Sport or
Manual mode.
Towing for recovery
If it is necessary for the vehicle...

Braking systems
107 FOOT BRAKE
As a safety precaution, the hydraulic braking
system operates through dual circuits. If one
circuit fails the other will continue to function,
but increased brake pedal travel, greater pedal
effort and longer stopping distances will be
experienced.
Brake pads
Brake pads require a period of bedding in. You
should avoid heavy braking except in
emergencies for at least the first 800 km.
Remember that regular servicing is vital to
ensure that the brake pads are examined for...

Braking systems
108 ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
The purpose of anti-lock braking (ABS) is to
allow efficient braking without wheel locking,
thereby allowing the driver to retain
steerability and control of the vehicle.
WARNING
ABS cannot overcome the physical
limitations of stopping the vehicle in too
short a distance, cornering at too high a
speed, or the danger of aquaplaning, i.e.
where a layer of water prevents adequate
contact between the tyres and the road
surface.
The fact that a vehicle is fitted with ABS...

Braking systems
109 When ABS stops operating, extra initial pedal
travel will be experienced and the feel of the
brake pedal will revert to its non-ABS
condition.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal at any time as
this will interrupt ABS operation and may
increase braking distance.
Ensure that there are no obstructions
beneath the brake pedal which may prevent
full travel, i.e. additional floor mats.
Brake pedal reactions will be different from
those experienced on a non-ABS vehicle.
Additional operating...

Traction control
110 ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL
The purpose of electronic traction control is to
aid traction when one wheel on an axle spins
whilst the other still has good grip, e.g, if one
side of the vehicle is on ice and the other is on
tarmac. The system works by applying the
brake to a spinning wheel in order to transfer
torque to the other side of the axle.
NOTE:Traction control only operates below
approximately 100 km/h.
The instrument panel has a traction control
warning light (TC) and, when...

Cruise control
111 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
·DO NOT use cruise control on
winding or slippery road surfaces, or
in traffic conditions where a
constant speed cannot easily be
maintained.
·ALWAYS switch off the master
switch when you no longer intend to
use cruise control.
·DO NOT rest your foot under the
accelerator pedal while cruise
control is engaged - your foot could
be trapped.
NOTE:On automatic gearbox models,
selecting Cruise control while the gearbox
is in Sport mode will result in more
frequent and...

Cruise control
112 To reduce the cruising speed
Use the brake pedal to slow the vehicle until
the required speed has been reached, then
press the SET+ switch to establish a new
cruising speed (remember that cruise control
will not operate at speeds below 45 km/h
for petrol engine models, or 50 km/h for
diesel engine vehicles.
On petrol models only:press the RES switch
once momentarily to cut off cruise control; if
the brake pedal is not used, the vehicle will
slow down gradually. When the desired speed...

Air suspension
113
Your vehicle is fitted with an electronically
controlled air suspension system (EAS) which
provides five different ride height settings
including an Access mode. These settings
increase or decrease the height and ground
clearance of your vehicle to cope with
different driving conditions.
In addition, the EAS also provides automatic
suspension levelling.
Before operating EAS
Remember, even if a change of ride height is
selected, it will NOT take place:
·If the tailgate or any door is...

Air suspension
114
Air suspension warning light
The warning light on the
instrument panel illuminates as a
bulb check when the starter switch is turned
on and remains illuminated until two seconds
after the engine has started.
In addition, the light will illuminate whilst
driving whenever High or Extended ride
heights are selected, and also if a fault with
the air suspension system is detected.
HEIGHT SETTINGS
Standard ride height
Suitable for most driving
conditions and recommended for
towing (see...

Air suspension
115 Access can also be preselected up to 40
seconds before the vehicle stops. However,
the suspension will not begin to lower until
the vehicle is stationary with the handbrake
applied, the gear selector in the P (park)
position and the footbrake released.
Preselection is automatically cancelled if the
40 second period is exceeded.
NOTE:If a door/tailgate is opened or the
footbrake is applied while the vehicle is
changing height, the change will be
interrupted.
When moving off, vehicle...