Land Rover Range Rover 98my Owners Nas Rover Manual

							Traction control
98 ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL
The purpose of electronic traction control, is
to aid traction when one rear wheel 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 rear wheel in order to
transfer torque to the other side of the axle.
NOTE:Traction control only operates below
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
The instrument panel has a traction control
warning light (TC) and, when appropriate,
traction control messages will also be
displayed in the message centre.
The warning light illuminates
whenever the system is active
(for a minimum of 2 seconds)
and is accompanied by the message centre
displaying TRACTION. In the unlikely event
that traction control is used continuously for
too long (in excess of approximately 1
minute), then the control unit shuts down to
allow cooling and the warning light flashes for
at least ten seconds; this is accompanied by
the message centre displaying TRACTION
OVERHEAT.
If there is a fault with the system, then the
warning light will illuminate continuously and
the message centre displays TRACTION
FAILURE. If this occurs, you should contact
your Land Rover dealer at the earliest
opportunity. 
						

							Cruise control
99
WARNING
·DO NOT use cruise control when using
low range transfer gears or reverse
gears.
·DO NOT use cruise control on winding or
slippery road surfaces, or in traffic
conditions where a constant speed
cannot easily be maintained.
·DO NOT rest your foot under the
accelerator pedal while cruise control is
engaged - your foot could be trapped.
·ALWAYS switch off the master switch
when you no longer intend to use cruise
control.
NOTE:Selecting Cruise control while the
gearbox is in Sport mode will result in more
frequent and harsher acceleration and gear
changing. This is not recommended.
CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control enables the driver to maintain a
constant road speed without using the
accelerator pedal. This is particularly useful
for freeway cruising, or for any journey where
a constant speed can be maintained for a
lengthy period.
The cruise control system has three switches:
a master switch on the fascia panel and two
control switches, marked SET+ and RES
(arrowed in illustration), mounted in the
steering wheel.
To operate
1.Press the master switch (the indicator
light in the switch illuminates).
2.Accelerate until the desired speed is
reached - this must be above the systems
minimum operational speed of 28 mph
(45 km/h).
3.Press the SET+ switch to set the vehicle
speed in the cruise control systems
memory. Cruise control will now maintain
that road speed, without the need for
operation of the accelerator.
With cruise control operating, speed can be
increased temporarily, e.g. for overtaking, by
normal use of the accelerator. When the
accelerator is released, road speed will return
to the selected cruising speed. 
						

							Cruise control
100 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 28 mph (45
km/h).
Alternatively, briefly press the RES switch
once to cut off cruise control; if the brake
pedal is not used, the vehicle will slow down
gradually. When the desired speed has been
reached, press the SET+ switch to establish
the new cruising speed.
To increase the set cruising speed
Press and hold the SET+ switch; the vehicle
will accelerate automatically. Release the
switch as soon as the desired speed has been
reached.
Alternatively, the set speed can be increased
incrementally, by tapping the SET+ switch.
For each five taps, the speed will increase by 5
mph (8 km/h).
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control will automatically disengage if
the brake pedal is pressed, or when the gear
selector lever is moved into N.Alternatively, briefly press the RES switch
once to cut off cruise control; this allows the
vehicle to slow down gradually.
If required, press the RES switch again to
re-engage cruise control at the previously-set
speed.
NOTE:The speed held in the cruise control
memory will be cancelled, when either the
cruise control master switch, or the starter
switch, are turned off.
NOTE:Cruise control will disengage
automatically, if your road speed falls to less
than 75 per cent of the set speed (this could
occur when towing uphill). 
						

							Air suspension
101
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 open.
·Whilst the footbrake is continuously
applied for less than 3 minutes.
·If the engine is not running (except for
selection of Access within 40 seconds of
switching off).
If the Access mode is required, ensure the
handbrake is applied and that the gear
selector lever is moved to position P.
NOTE:Frequent changes between ride
heights could cause the compressor to
overheat. If this occurs, EAS will be fully
operational again after a few minutes when
the compressor has cooled.CONTROLS
Ride height selector (1)
Press and release the upper or lower arrow on
the rocker switch to raise or lower the vehicle
to the next ride height setting (the relevant
indicator light will illuminate).
Inhibit switch (2)
The indicator light in the switch illuminates as
a bulb check when the starter is initially turned
to position II.
·Press the switch to select Inhibit mode
(indicator light illuminates). This will
prevent automatic changes between
Standard and Low ride height.
·Press the switch again to switch off.
NOTE:Even in Inhibit mode, the ride height
can automatically change from
Access/Crawl to the Low ride height and
from Extended or High profile to High or
Standard.
Ride height indicator panel (3)
All indicator lights illuminate as a bulb check
when the starter switch is initially turned to
position II and remain illuminated until the
engine is started.
Each indicator light illuminates separately
while a height setting is in operation. When a
change in height is activated, the indicator
lights illuminate in the following sequence:
·The new height indicator light flashes.
·When the new height is reached, its
indicator light stops flashing and
illuminates continuously (the previous
indicator light extinguishes). 
						

							Air suspension
102
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
Extended ride height
Approximately 2.75 in (70 mm)
above Standard. Extended ride
height is selected automatically 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.
High ride height
Approximately 1.5 inches (40
mm) above Standard. Improves
approach and departure angles (off-road) and
is also recommended for wading.
Can be selected manually under 35 mph (55
km/h). If this speed is exceeded EAS
automatically returns to Standard.
NOTE:The air suspension warning light
illuminates when this height is selected.
WARNING
High ride height must not be selected for
driving on the public highway.
Standard ride height
Suitable for most driving
conditions and recommended for
towing (seeTowing with EAS).
Low ride height
Approximately 1 in (25 mm)
below Standard. Selected
automatically when speeds of over 50 mph
(80 km/h) are sustained for over 30 seconds.
This setting lowers the vehicles centre of
gravity, thereby improving the handling
characteristics of the vehicle. The vehicle
automatically returns to Standard if speeds
below 35 mph (50 km/h) are sustained for
over 30 seconds. Low can be manually
selected at any speed when Inhibit mode has
been selected.
Access/Crawl ride height
Access mode
Approximately 2.5 in (65 mm)
below Standard, enabling easier
access or loading. Access can be selected
with the engine running and for up to 40
seconds after it has been switched off
provided:
·The vehicle is stationary.
·The handbrake is applied and gear selector
moved to position P.
·All doors and the tailgate are closed.
·The footbrake is NOT applied. 
						

							Air suspension
103 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 height automatically
returns to Standard (Low if Inhibit mode
was operational BEFORE Access was
selected).
If Inhibit mode is selected AFTER Access,
Crawl mode is selected (seeCrawl mode).
WARNING
Always take care when UNLOADING your
vehicle in an area where height is
restricted.
With the starter switch turned off, the
suspension will automatically re-level the
vehicle every time a door (or the tailgate) is
opened and then closed (and every few
hours thereafter).
After unloading, the height of the vehicle
will therefore increase.Crawl mode
If it is necessary to manoeuvre the vehicle in
an area where height is restricted, Crawl
mode should be selected as follows:
·Select Access.
·If the Inhibit mode is already active,
release the Inhibit switch (indicator light
extinguishes).
·Press the Inhibit switch (indicator light
illuminates).
·The message centre emits an audible
warning and EAS MANUAL is displayed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
While in Crawl mode: If the vehicle
exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h), the message
centre emits an audible warning and
displays SLOW: 20 MPH MAX (SLOW:
40 KMH MAX).
If the vehicle exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h),
the ride height automatically changes to
Low.
If the vehicle then slows to 20 mph (32
km/h), the EAS automatically returns to
Crawl mode.
If road speed reduces to 5 mph (8 km/h),
the message centre emits an audible
warning and displays EAS MANUAL.
If the engine is switched off in Crawl
mode, the vehicle will return to Access
mode when restarted. If Crawl is still
required, it MUST be reselected ! 
						

							Air suspension
104 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: 20 MPH MAX
(SLOW: 30 KMH MAX)road speed too high for
current ride height.slow down to less than 20 mph
(30 km/h).
EAS FAULT there is a fault with the air
suspension.Consult your Land Rover dealer.
SLOW: 35 MPH MAX Air suspension fault. Slow to 35 mph (55 km/h) and
(SLOW: 55 KMH MAX) seek qualified assistance 
						

							Air suspension
105 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 (seeAccess mode).
Up selections
Low to Standardspeed below 35 mph (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 35 mph (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 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.
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 35 mph (55 km/h). 
						

							Air suspension
106 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: 35 MPH
MAX (SLOW: 55 KMH 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
107
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
50 miles (80 kilometres), the message centre
will display REFUEL, RANGE Áu50, indicating
that you should refuel at the earliest
opportunity.
NOTE:If a recalculation of the Distance To
Empty function occurs when the range is
between 50 - 56 miles (80 - 90 kilometres),
the display will show the distance to empty
message but NOT the refuel message. Take
care not to run out of fuel!