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

							Air suspension
116
Extended ride height
Approximately 70 mm above
Standard. Extended ride height
is automatically selected if the vehicle comes
to a halt as a result of the chassis coming into
contact with the ground. It CANNOT be
selected manually (High indicator light
flashes and the High suspension warning light
illuminates).
Extended ride height is automatically
sustained for 10 minutes after which it returns
to High unless the ride height selector is
used to select a different setting.
EAS MESSAGES
The following messages may appear in the
message centre display. These are warnings
to which the driver must respond.
Message Meaning Solution
EAS MANUAL vehicle locked in Access. EAS WARNING! The vehicle is
being driven on its bump stops.
SLOW: 30 KPH MAX road speed too high for
current ride height.slow down to less than 30 km/h.
EAS FAULT there is a fault with the air
suspension.Consult your Land Rover dealer.
SLOW: 55 KPH MAX Air suspension fault. Slow to 55 km/h and
seek qualified assistance 
						

							Air suspension
117 EAS functions (Inhibit mode off)
Down selections
Extended to Highafter 10 minutes
operation, or press the lower arrow on the
ride height selector once.
Extended to Standardspeed above 55
km/h, or press the lower arrow twice.
High to Standardspeed above 55 km/h, or
press the lower arrow once (if speed is less
than 55 km/h).
Standard to Lowspeed above 80 km/h for
longer than thirty seconds.
Standard to Accesspress the lower arrow
once (see
Access mode).
Up selections
Low to Standardspeed below (55 km/h for
over thirty seconds or press the upper arrow
on the ride height selector when the vehicle is
stationary.
Access to Standardmove off from
stationary, or press the upper arrow once
whilst stationary, or move automatic gearbox
selector lever from Park and release the hand
brake.
Standard to Highpress the upper arrow
once below 55 km/h.EAS functions (Inhibit mode on)
(indicator light illuminated)
Down selections
Extended to Highafter 10 minutes of
operation, or press the lower arrow on the
ride height selector once.
Extended to Standardspeed above 55
km/h, or press the lower arrow twice.
High to Standardspeed above 55 km/h, or
press the lower arrow once.
Standard to Accesspress the lower arrow
twice.
Standard to Lowpress the lower arrow
once.
Low to Accesspress the lower arrow once.
Up selections
Access to Low(not for Crawl) move off
from stationary, or press the upper arrow
once.
Low to Standardpress the upper arrow
once.
Standard to Highpress the upper arrow
once below 55 km/h. 
						

							Air suspension
118 TOWING WITH EAS
When towing, it is recommended that the
suspension is locked in Standard ride height
as follows;
·Press the Inhibit switch (indicator light
illuminates).
·Select Standard (as described earlier in
this section).
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
If the EAS self-check detects a minor fault in
the system, Standard is automatically
selected. No ride height changes are possible
until the fault is rectified. The message centre
emits an audible warning and EAS FAULT is
displayed. All the EAS indicator lights flash in
unison for 30 seconds before they, and the
High suspension warning light, illuminate
continuously.
If a major fault is detected, the vehicle lowers
to Access, and the message centre emits an
audible warning and displays SLOW: 55 KPH
MAX.
If a second fault occurs, all the EAS indicator
lights flash again.
WARNING
If either a minor, or major fault develops,
take your vehicle to your dealer as soon as
possible. Only an authorised Land Rover
dealer will be able to rectify faults.
NOTE:Certain minor faults are rechecked
after the EAS system is re-powered. If the
message EAS FAULT is displayed, switch off
the engine and keep all doors and tailgate
closed for at least 2 minutes, then re-start the
engine.
If a fault is no longer present, normal
operation is restored. However, a record of
the fault is stored by the systems computer
to aid your dealer. 
						

							Trip computer & overspeed warning
119
The trip computer provides valuable
information to assist the driver to calculate
fuel stops, journey times and distances.
The two push switches (illustrated) operate
the trip computer and overspeed warning
system, and messages from the trip computer
and overspeed warning system are displayed
in the message centre.
NOTE:The message centres primary
function is to display warning messages
generated by the vehicles monitoring
systems. Trip computer messages are of
secondary importance and therefore
automatically overridden when other, more
important, information is required for display.
The trip computer and overspeed warning
messages resume when other messages are
no longer valid.
TRIP COMPUTER
With the starter switch in position II, press
switch (1) to scroll through the trip computer
functions. These will appear in the following
order:
·DISTANCE TO EMPTY
·AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
·AVERAGE SPEED
·TRIP DISTANCE TWO
·TRIP DISTANCE ONE
NOTE:Trip Distance One is the computers
default position.
Distance to empty
This function is automatic and indicates the
remaining distance you can travel before the
fuel gauge reads empty - the message centre
displays: RANGE - - -.
If the estimated remaining distance falls below
80 km/h, the message centre will display
REFUEL, RANGE

						

							Trip computer & overspeed warning
120 Average fuel consumption
This function is automatic and indicates the
average fuel consumption since the last time
the trip computer was reset (average fuel
consumption is calculated by dividing the
distance travelled by the amount of fuel used).
While the system is calculating the average
fuel consumption, the display shows
COMPUTING MPG. Once the fuel
consumption value is calculated, AVERAGE
MPG will be displayed, and a 3 digit fuel
consumption value (shown in tens, units and
tenths of a gallon) also appears in the display.
NOTE:The displayed value will not change at
a rate greater than 0.1 litres/100 km per 6
seconds, and will be between 0 and 99.9
litres/100 km.
Average speed
This function is automatic and indicates the
average speed since the last time the trip
computer was reset (average speed is
calculated by dividing the actual distance
travelled by the accumulated time in which the
starter switch has been turned on).
While the system is calculating the average
speed, the display will show COMPUTING
MPH. Once the calculation has been made,
the display changes to AVG. SPEED followed
by 3 digits indicating the average speed in
hundreds, tens and units.
NOTE:The Average Speed display will change
at a maximum rate of 4 km/h per 2 seconds.
Trip distance two
This function records the distance over which
the average fuel consumption and speed have
been calculated, and will always be the
distance the vehicle has travelled since the
computer was last reset. The message centre
displays TRIP2 ---.
Trip distance one
This is a standard trip recorder of the type
fitted to most motor vehicles and records the
distance travelled since the reset button (on
the right of the instrument pack) was last
pressed. Press the reset button to zero the trip
recorder. If the message display shows an
internal or trip computer message, it can be
changed to display the Trip Distance One
function by operating the trip recorder reset
button - the message centre displays the
distance only (without TRIP1 ---). 
						

							Trip computer & overspeed warning
121
Resetting the trip computer
With the starter switch turned to position II,
press and hold switch 1 for at least 2
seconds:
·Distance To Empty and Average Fuel
Consumption functions both reset. The
display will show COMPUTING RANGE
and COMPUTING MPG until a distance of
1 kilometre has been travelled, after which
the computer will once again be able to
calculate an average fuel consumption
figure.
·Average Speed is reset. The display will
show COMPUTING MPH until the vehicle
has travelled far enough (1 kilometre) for
an average speed to be available.
·Trip Distance Two function resets to zero
NOTE:The Trip Distance One function is not
affected by resetting the trip computer.
TRIP COMPUTER OVERSPEED WARNING
The overspeed warning function is an aid to
keeping within speed limits, and is selected by
pressing switch 2 (bell symbol).
To set the speed limit, press the switch (once
or twice) until SPEED LIMIT - - - is displayed,
and then hold the switch until the required
speed appears in the display (speeds will
scroll upwards in increments from 30 km/h to
140 km/h).
NOTE:The display will start scrolling from
which ever speed was previously set in the
system memory.
As soon as the required speed appears in the
display, release the switch. That speed will
then be set in the system memory.
Whilst driving, if you exceed the pre-set
speed, SPEED LIMIT - - - will be displayed in
the message centre and an audible warning
will sound.
To cancel the speed you have set, press
switch 2 again (the message SPEED LIMIT
OFF will appear). 
						

							Towing & load carrying
122
TOWING WITH YOUR VEHICLE
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. The
suspension is designed to cope with a heavy
trailer load without upsetting the balance or
feel of the vehicle.
WARNING
Only fit towing accessories that have been
designed and approved by Land Rover.
Ensure that the gross vehicle weight and
maximum rear axle weight are not
exceeded.
When preparing your vehicle for towing
always pay careful attention to the trailer
manufacturers recommendations and the
following guidelines.
·Set the electronic air suspension to
INHIBIT select STANDARD ride height
and maintain that setting whilst towing.
·Ensure that the vehicle and trailer tyre
pressures are as recommended by the
trailer manufacturer.
·Check the operation of trailer brakes and
lights.
·For maximum stability, ensure that loads
are properly secured and unable to shift
position during transit. Where possible,
position loads so that most of the weight
is placed close to the floor and
immediately above or close to the trailer
axle(s).
·After loading the trailer check that the
weight on the hitch point (this is called the
draw-bar loading weight, or nose weight),
is in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.
·When calculating the laden weight of the
trailer, remember to include the weight of
the trailer PLUS the load.
·Where the load can be divided between
trailer and tow vehicle, loading more
weight into the vehicle than the trailer will
generally improve the stability of the
combination. 
						

							Towing & load carrying
123
NOTE:Towing regulations vary from country
to country. It is very important, therefore, to
ensure that national regulations governing
towing weights and speed limits are observed.
The maximum permissible towed weights and
information stated on the instruction label
attached to the tow bracket refer to the
vehicles design limitations and NOT to any
specific territorial restrictions (see Maximum
permissible towed weights).
THE LAND ROVER TOWBALL
(if fitted)
In some countries, vehicles are supplied with
a Land Rover towball - this is stowed in the
storage tray at the side of the spare wheel.
Insert the towball into the channel beneath the
rear bumper, locating the rear of the towball
over the stud at the rear of the channel. Hold
the towball in position and, from the left hand
side, insert the bolt through the channel and
the towball.Ensure that the head of the bolt rests firmly
against the side of the channel. A block
welded to the left hand side of the channel
prevents rotation of the bolt when the
locknuts are tightened.
Using the wheelbrace, separately fit and
tighten the two locknuts.
WARNING
Before towing, ALWAYS check that the
locknuts are fully tightened and that the
cutout in the towball body is located on the
stud at the rear of the channel.
ALWAYS store the towball in the storage
tray at the side of the spare wheel. NEVER
leave the towball loose in the vehicle where
it could become a projectile in the event of
heavy braking or an accident.
NOTE:In some countries it is a requirement
that the towball remains attached to the
vehicle. 
						

							Towing & load carrying
124 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE TOWED WEIGHTS(all models)
On-road Off-road
Unbraked trailers 750 kg.................................................... 500 kg
Trailers with overrun brakes 3,500 kg.................................. 1,000 kg
Trailers with coupled brakes 3,500 kg.................................. 1,000 kg
NOSE WEIGHT
The recommended maximum trailer nose
weight is 150 kg. The nose weight plus the
combined weight of the vehicles load carrying
area and rear seat passengers must NOT
EXCEED the maximum rear axle load or the
gross vehicle weight (as shown in
General
data).
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX MODELS
If very heavy trailer loads are towed
(particularly at high altitude or in hot
climates), the GEARBOX OVERHEAT warning
may appear in the message centre.
This warning indicates that the gearbox oil is
too hot, in which case you should reduce road
speed or manually select a lower gear or
transfer to the LOW range of gears. If the
message persists, stop the vehicle and allow
the gearbox to cool. If the message resumes
after cooling, seek qualified assistance before
continuing.VEHICLE WEIGHTS
When loading a vehicle to its maximum (gross
vehicle weight), consideration must be taken
of the unladen vehicle weight and the
distribution of the load to ensure that axle
loadings do not exceed the permitted
maximum values.
It is your responsibility to limit the vehicle
load in such a way that neither the maximum
axle loads nor the gross vehicle weight are
exceeded (see
General data).
WARNING
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or
luggage which could move and cause
personal injury in the event of an accident or
emergency manoeuvre, either on or off
road. 
						

							Towing & load carrying
125 TRAILER SOCKET(if fitted)
When the engine is running, power
consumption from the trailer socket must not
exceed 5 amps.
ROOF RACK
A Land Rover approved roof rack is available
as an accessory. Fitting instructions and
loading recommendations are detailed in the
literature provided with the roof rack; observe
all recommendations.
The total load must NOT exceed that given in
General data,and must include the weight of
the roof rack within the load.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A loaded roof rack can reduce the stability
of the vehicle, particularly when cornering
and encountering cross winds.
All loads should be evenly distributed,
and secured within the periphery of the
rack.
Only fit roof racks that have been
designed for your vehicle. If in doubt,
consult your dealer.