Land Rover Range Rover 1999 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Rover

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 35 mph
(55 km/h), or press the lower arrow twice.
High to Standardspeed above 35 mph
(55 km/h), or press the lower arrow once (if
speed is less than 35 mph (55 km/h)).
Standard to Lowspeed above 50 mph
(80 km/h) for longer than thirty seconds.
Standard to Accesspress the lower arrow
once (see
Access...

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...

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...

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...

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
0.6 miles (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...

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...

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,...

Towing & load carrying
124 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE TOWED WEIGHTS(all models)
On-road Off-road
Unbraked trailers 750 kg......................................... 1653 lbs 500 kg 1102 lbs
Trailers with overrun brakes 3,500 kg...................... 7716 lbs 1,000 kg 2204 lbs
Trailers with coupled brakes 3,500 kg...................... 7716 lbs 1,000 kg 2204 lbs
NOSE WEIGHT
The recommended maximum trailer nose
weight is 150 kg (330 lb). The nose weight
plus the combined weight of the vehicles load
carrying area...

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...

Emergency starting
126 STARTING AN ENGINE WITH A DISCHARGED
BATTERY
The ONLY recommended methods of starting
a vehicle with a discharged battery are:
·Using a substitute battery fitted to the
disabled vehicle.
·Using booster cables (jump leads) to
connect the battery from a donor vehicle
to the discharged battery.
WARNING
·Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas -
keep sparks and naked lights away from
the engine compartment.
·DO NOT attempt to jump start the vehicle
if the electrolyte in the battery is...