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

Off-road Driving
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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 Steptronic 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...

Off-road Driving
161
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...

Off-road Driving
162
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 214).
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...

Driving Techniques
163
Driving TechniquesDRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY 
SAND
The ideal technique for driving on soft surfaces 
(dry sand for example) requires the vehicle to 
be kept moving at all times - soft sand causes 
excessive drag on the wheels resulting in a 
rapid loss of motion once driving momentum is 
lost. 
Deactivate DSC (see ‘DYNAMIC STABILITY 
CONTROL (DSC)’, page 142), then select ‘D’ 
(drive) and REMAIN in that gear until a firm 
surface is reached. It is generally advisable to 
use...

Driving Techniques
164
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES
ALWAYS follow the fall 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 and selecting ‘3’ or ‘4’ using Steptronic 
selection is recommended. It is advisable to 
engage HDC, in case there is a need to reverse 
down the slope to avoid an obstacle. If the 
surface is loose or slippery, use sufficient 
speed in the highest practical gear to take...

Driving Techniques
165
DESCENDING STEEP SLOPES
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may cause 
the vehicle to roll over.
•Slow the vehicle and select LOW range. 
•With the transmission in manual Steptronic 
mode, change down the gears to select 
either ‘1’ or ‘2’, depending on the severity of 
the slope, before bringing the vehicle to a 
stop at least vehicle length before the start 
of the slope.
•Select Hill Descent Control (HDC).
•Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle in 
order to...

Driving Techniques
166
TRAVERSING A SLOPE
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may cause 
the vehicle to roll over.
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 
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...

Driving Techniques
167
CROSSING A RIDGE
Approach at right angles so that both front 
wheels cross the ridge together - an angled 
approach could cause stability 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 a 
ditch is approached head on, both front wheels 
will drop into the ditch together, possibly 
resulting in the chassis and front bumper being...

Driving Techniques
168
WADING
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is 
0,5 m. Wading at a depth greater than the 
maximum advisable wading depth regularly, 
is not recommended.
Severe electrical damage may occur if the 
vehicle remains stationary for any length of 
time when the water level is above the door 
sills.
Before wading, ensure the electronic air 
suspension is set to off-road height. 
If the water is likely to exceed 0,5 m, the 
following precautions should be observed:
•Fix a plastic...

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Owner Maintenance
Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171
OWNER MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  172
EMISSION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  173
ROAD TESTING DYNAMOMETERS
(‘rolling roads’)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  173
PREPARATION FOR WINTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  173
Bonnet Opening
BONNET OPENING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....