Land Rover Range Rover 2000 2001 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Aus Rover

Off-road driving
188 Use of engine for braking
Before descending steep slopes, stop the
vehicle at least its length before the descent,
move the gearshift lever to’N’, engage LOW
range and then select first or second gear (’1’
or’2’for automatic transmission) depending
on the severity of the incline.
While descending the slope it should be
remembered that the engine will provide
sufficient braking effort to control the rate of
descent, and that the brakes should not be
applied.
Accelerating
Use the...

Off-road driving
189 Loss of traction
If the vehicle is immobile due to loss of wheel
grip, the following hints could be of value:
Avoid prolonged wheel spin; this will only
make matters worse. The electronic
traction control (ETC) (if fitted) will
prevent wheel spin; drive will be diverted
from a spinning wheel and the remaining
wheel will then provide the traction
necessary to overcome difficult driving
conditions.
Remove obstacles rather than forcing the
vehicle across them.
Clear clogged tyre...

Off-road driving
190 DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY SAND
The ideal technique for driving on soft ground
and dry sand requires the vehicle to be kept
moving at all times; soft ground and sand
causes excessive drag on the wheels,
resulting in a rapid loss of motion once
driving momentum is lost. For this reason,
gear changing should be avoided.
Select the highest suitable gear and REMAIN
in that gear until a firm surface is reached. It
is generally advisable to use LOW range
gears, as these will enable you...

Off-road driving
191
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES
ALWAYS follow the line of the slope; travelling
diagonally could encourage the vehicle to slide
broadside down the slope.
Steep climbs will usually require the LOW gear
range. If the surface is loose or slippery, use
sufficient speed in the highest practical gear
to take advantage of the vehicle’s momentum.
However, too high a speed over a bumpy
surface may result in a wheel lifting, causing
the vehicle to lose traction. In this case try a
slower approach....

Off-road driving
192
DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES
A.Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length
before the slope, engage LOW range and
then select the lowest gear.
B.Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle
in order to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT
touch the brake pedal during the descent;
the engine will limit the speed, keeping the
vehicle under control provided the front
wheels are turning. If the vehicle begins to
slide, accelerate gently to maintain
directional stability. DO NOT use the
brakes or...

Off-road driving
193
TRAVERSING A SLOPE
Before crossing a slope always observe the
following precautions:
Check that the ground is firm and not
slippery.
Check that the wheels on the downhill side
of the vehicle are not likely to drop into
any depressions in the ground and that the
uphill wheels will not run over rocks, tree
roots, or similar obstacles that could
suddenly increase the angle of tilt.
Ensure that passenger weight is evenly
distributed, that all roof rack luggage is
removed and that all...

Off-road driving
194
CROSSING A RIDGE
Approach at right angles so that both front
wheels cross the ridge together; an angled
approach could cause traction to be lost
through diagonally opposite wheels lifting
from the ground at the same time.
CROSSING A DITCH
Cross ditches at an angle so that three wheels
always maintain contact with the ground (if
approached head on, both front wheels will
drop into the ditch together, possibly resulting
in the chassis and front bumper being trapped
on opposite sides of...

Off-road driving
195 After wading
Drive the vehicle a short distance and apply
the foot brake to check that the brakes are
fully effective.
DO NOT rely on the handbrake alone to hold
the vehicle stationary until the transmission
has thoroughly dried out; in the meantime,
use wheel chocks or leave the vehicle parked
in gear.
Remove any protective covering from in front
of the radiator grille.
If the water was particularly muddy, remove
any blockages (mud and leaves) from the
radiator and oil cooler...

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Index
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ABS in action! 105..........................................
Access code 16..............................................
Accessories 183.............................................
After sales service 183....................................
Air conditioning 77.........................................
Air distribution 79...........................................
Air suspension 110.........................................
Airbag SRS 48 & 169......................................
Airbag SRS...