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Lo ad  Carry ingLUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
Four fixing points are provided in the rear 
luggage compartment floor, to assist in safely 
securing large items of luggage. Land Rover 
provides a range of approved luggage retention 
accessories.
WARNING
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or 
luggage which could move and cause 
personal injury in the event of an accident or 
emergency manoeuver either on or off-road.
ROOF RACKS 
A range of roof rack systems is available as 
Land Rover approved accessories. For further 
information about roof rack systems approved 
for use with your vehicle and advice as to which 
system would suit your requirements best, 
please consult your Land Rover retailer.
WARNING
•The MAXIMUM load for approved roof rack 
systems is 220 lb (100 kg) for normal road 
use and 110 lb (50 kg) off-road. The above 
weights include the mass of the roof rack 
system.
•Only fit roof racks that have been designed 
for your vehicle. If in doubt, consult your 
retailer.
•A loaded roof rack can reduce the stability 
of the vehicle, particularly when cornering 
and encountering cross winds.
•All loads should be evenly distributed, 
side to side, with any weight bias towards 
the front of the roof rack system.
•Ensure all loads are secured within the 
periphery of the roof rack system.
•Check to ensure the roof rack and load are 
secure after 30 miles (50 km) of any 
journey.
•Driving off-road with a loaded roof rack is 
not recommended. If it is necessary to 
stow luggage on the roof rack while 
driving off-road, all loads must be 
removed before traversing side slopes.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of personal injury or death, 
DO NOT permit children or any other person to 
travel on the roof rack (or any access ladder) 
whilst the vehicle is in motion.
See ‘VEHICLE WEIGHTS’, page 279.
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B i-Xe non  Hea dlig htsBI-XENON LIGHT UNITS
WARNING
•Used xenon light units contain mercury, 
which is hazardous and can be injurious to 
health.
•The xenon system generates up to 28 000 
volts and contact with this voltage could 
lead to a fatality. Ensure that headlights 
are switched off and switch off the starter 
switch before working on the system.
•Replacement or maintenance of xenon 
lights should be carried out only by 
qualified personnel.Vehicles fitted with Bi-Xenon headlight units 
use a halogen bulb for the high beam and a 
xenon bulb for both enhanced high beam and 
for normal beam. A solenoid-operated shutter 
changes the direction of the xenon light beam 
to give either normal or enhanced high beam.
The operational life of a Bi-Xenon light is 
significantly longer than that of a conventional 
or halogen bulb.
Bi-Xenon lights (A) provide significantly 
improved visibility over halogen lights (B), 
especially during adverse weather conditions.
See ‘Bi-xenon light units’, page 255.
 Seek advice about the proper disposal of 
Bi-Xenon light units from a Land Rover 
retailer.
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Off-road Driving
Off-road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES  . . . . . . . . . . . .  176
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178
REMOVING THE FRONT BIB SPOILER. . . . . . . .  179
Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY SAND  . .  180
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180
DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  181
DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  182
TRAVERSING A SLOPE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  183
NEGOTIATING A ‘V’ SHAPED GULLY . . . . . . . . .  183
DRIVING IN EXISTING WHEEL TRACKS  . . . . . .  183
CROSSING A RIDGE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  184
CROSSING A DITCH  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  184
WADING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  185 
						

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Off-road Driving
Off-road DrivingBEFORE YOU DRIVE
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely         
essential that inexperienced drivers become 
fully familiar with the vehicles controls, in 
particular the transfer gear switch and Hill 
Descent Control (HDC), and also study the 
off-road driving techniques described on this 
and the following pages.
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
•DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be 
prepared for emergencies at all times.
•Your Range Rover has a higher ground 
clearance and hence a higher center of 
gravity than an ordinary passenger car. An 
abrupt manoeuver at an inappropriate 
speed or on an unstable surface could 
cause the vehicle to go out of control or 
rollover.
•Familiarize yourself with the 
recommended driving techniques in order 
to reduce 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•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.
•DO NOT stop the engine while driving 
through water (wading) - water ingress 
to the exhaust tailpipe could result in 
severe damage to the catalytic 
converter.
•As a precaution against accidental loss, 
remove the towing eye cover and the 
front spoiler before driving off-road 
(see ‘TOWING EYES’, page 246).
•To prevent damage, and improve 
departure angles, remove and stow any 
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BASIC 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.
Gear selection
With the main 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.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 provide sufficient 
braking effort to control the rate of descent, and 
that the brakes should not 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 
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Steering
WARNING
DO NOT hold the steering wheel with your 
thumbs inside the rim - a sudden ‘Kick’ of the 
wheel as the vehicle negotiates a rut or 
boulder could seriously injure them. ALWAYS 
grip the wheel on the outside of the rim (as 
shown) when traversing uneven ground.
Ground clearance
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance 
beneath the vehicle suspension components 
and under the front and rear bumpers. Note 
also that there are other parts of the vehicle 
which may come into contact with the ground - 
take care not to ground the vehicle.
Ground clearance is particularly important at 
the bottom of steep slopes, or where wheel ruts 
are unusually deep and where sudden changes 
in the slope of the ground are experienced.
ALWAYS attempt to avoid obstacles that may 
foul the vehicle.Electronic air suspension
Select ‘Off-road height’, to increase 
approach/departure angles and ground 
clearance (see ‘ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION 
(EAS)’, page 162).
Loss of traction
If the vehicle is immobilised due to loss of 
wheel grip, the following hints could be of 
value:
•Remove obstacles rather than forcing the 
vehicle to cross them.
•Clear clogged tire treads.
•Reverse as far as possible, then attempt an 
increased speed approach - additional 
momentum may overcome the obstacle.
•Brushwood, sacking or any similar material 
placed in front of the tires may improve tire 
grip.
CD Autochanger
Playing CDs while negotiating arduous off-road 
terrain is not recommended. Severe jolting of 
the vehicle may disturb the operation of the 
autochanger, causing the disc to ‘jump’ or 
‘skip’.
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AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD
WARNING
Before rejoining the public highway, or 
driving at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h), 
consideration should be given to the 
following:
•Wheels and tires must be cleaned of mud 
and inspected for damage - ensure that 
there are no lumps or bulges in the tires or 
exposure of the ply or cord structure.
•If wheels and tires are not cleaned 
properly, damage to the wheels, tires, 
braking system and suspension 
components could occur.
•Brake discs and callipers should be 
examined and any stones or grit that may 
affect braking efficiency removed.
•The underside of the vehicle should be 
checked for damage, especially the 
suspension air springs and dampers.
•Any damage to paint or protective 
coatings, should be rectified by a Land 
Rover retailer as soon as possible.
If you have any doubt whether the vehicle has 
been damaged, have the vehicle inspected by 
a Land Rover retailer.
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
Vehicles operated in arduous conditions, 
particularly on dusty, muddy or wet terrain, and 
vehicles undergoing frequent or deep wading 
conditions will require more frequent servicing. 
See ‘OWNER MAINTENANCE’, page 195 and 
contact a Land Rover retailer for advice.
After wading in salt water or driving on sandy 
beaches, use a hose to wash the underbody 
components and any exposed body panels with 
fresh water. This will help to protect the 
vehicles cosmetic appearance and help prevent 
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REMOVING THE FRONT BIB SPOILER
To improve off-road performance, it is possible 
to remove the front bib spoiler from the vehicle 
- this will also prevent the spoiler from being 
damaged.
1.Remove the towing eye cover (see 
‘TOWING EYES’, page 246).
2.From inside the wheel arch, remove the 
bolt/washer securing the spoiler to the 
wheel arch liner. Repeat for the other side 
of the vehicle. Keep the bolts and washers 
in a safe place.3.On one half of the spoiler, remove the 
three bolt/washers and one screw/washer 
securing the spoiler to the bumper. Keep 
the bolts, screw and washers in a safe 
place.
4.Slide the half-spoiler outwards towards 
the side of the vehicle and remove.
Repeat items 3 and 4 for the other half of the 
spoiler.
Refitting the spoiler is the reverse of the 
removal procedure.
WARNING
Ensure that the spoiler halves and the towing 
eye cover are securely stowed in the vehicle, 
so they do not become projectiles in the event 
of an accident or emergency manoeuver.
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