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

							Starting & Driving
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DRIVINGInstruments and warning lights
Before driving it is important to fully 
understand the function of the instruments and 
warning lights (see ‘INSTRUMENT PANEL’, 
page 52).
NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular 
importance, illumination indicating that a fault 
exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop the 
vehicle and seek qualified assistance before 
continuing.
Warming-up 
DO NOT warm-up the engine by allowing it to 
idle at a slow speed.
In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable 
to drive the vehicle straight away, remembering 
that harsh acceleration and labouring the 
engine before the normal operating 
temperature has been reached can damage the 
engine.
Running-in 
Proper running-in will have a direct bearing on 
the reliability and smooth running of your 
vehicle throughout its life.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and 
tyres need time to ‘bed-in’ and adjust to the 
demands of everyday motoring. During the first 
800 km, it is essential to drive with 
consideration for the running-in process and 
heed the following advice:
•LIMIT maximum road speed to 110 km/h or 
3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive the vehicle on 
a light throttle and only increase engine 
speeds gradually once the running-in 
distance has been completed.
•DO NOT operate at full throttle or allow the 
engine to labour in any gear. It is advisable 
NOT to use Sport Mode when running in.
•AVOID fast acceleration and heavy braking 
except in emergencies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vehicle stability
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance 
and, hence, a higher centre of gravity than 
ordinary passenger cars to enable the 
vehicle to perform in a wide variety of 
different off-road applications. An 
advantage of the higher ground clearance 
is a better view of the road, allowing the 
driver to more easily anticipate problems. 
Inexperienced drivers should take 
additional care, remembering that your 
vehicle is not designed for cornering at the 
same speeds as conventional passenger 
cars, any more than a low slung sports car 
is designed to perform satisfactorily in 
off-road conditions. As with other vehicles 
of this type, failure to operate your vehicle 
correctly may result in loss of control or 
even vehicle rollover.
Vehicle height
The overall height of your vehicle exceeds 
that of ordinary passenger cars. Always be 
aware of the height of your vehicle and 
check the available headroom before 
driving through low entrances. This is 
particularly important if the vehicle is fitted 
with a roof rack or if the sunroof is tilted 
open. 
						

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FUEL ECONOMY
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major 
factors: 
•How your vehicle is maintained.
•How you drive your vehicle.
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential 
that your vehicle is maintained in accordance 
with the manufacturers service schedule. 
Items such as the condition of the air cleaner 
element, tyre pressures and wheel alignment 
will have a significant effect on fuel 
consumption. But, above all, the way in which 
you drive is most important. The following hints 
may help you to obtain better value from your 
motoring: 
•Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop 
journeys.
•Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and 
smoothly from rest.
•Do not drive in the lower gears for longer 
than necessary (in Manual mode).
•Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and 
heavy braking.
•Anticipate obstructions and adjust your 
speed accordingly well in advance.
•When stationary in traffic, select neutral 
(‘N’) to improve fuel economy and air 
conditioning performance.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
WARNING
DO NOT use auxiliary equipment, such as 
roller generators, that are driven by one 
wheel of the vehicle, as they could cause 
failure of the gearbox differential. 
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNING
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous substances 
which can cause unconsciousness and may 
even be fatal.
•DO NOT inhale exhaust gases.
•DO NOT start or leave the engine running 
in an enclosed unventilated area, or drive 
with the taildoor open.
•DO NOT modify the exhaust system from 
the original design.
•ALWAYS repair exhaust system leaks 
immediately.
•If you think exhaust fumes are entering the 
vehicle have the cause determined and 
corrected immediately.
Land Rover vehicles are fitted with emission 
and evaporative control equipment necessary 
to meet a number of territorial requirements.
In many countries it is against the law for 
vehicle owners to modify or tamper with 
emission control equipment, or to sanction the 
unauthorised replacement or modification of 
this equipment.In such cases the vehicle owner 
and the repairer may both be liable for legal 
penalties.
It is important to remember that all Land Rover 
dealers are properly equipped to perform 
repairs and to maintain the emission control 
system on your vehicle. 
						

							Catalytic Converter
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Catalytic Con verterCATALYTIC CONVERTER*
The exhaust system incorporates a catalytic 
converter, which converts poisonous exhaust 
emissions from the engine into environmentally 
less harmful gases. 
WARNING
Catalytic converters can be easily damaged 
through improper use, particularly if the 
wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire 
occurs. For this reason it is VERY IMPORTANT 
that you heed the precautions which follow.
Fuel
ONLY use fuel recommended for your vehicle. 
Starting the engine
•DO NOT continue to operate the starter after 
a few failed attempts (unburnt fuel may be 
drawn into the exhaust system, thereby 
poisoning the catalyst), and do not attempt 
to clear a misfire by pressing the accelerator 
pedal - seek qualified assistance.
•When starting a COLD engine, DO NOT drive 
if a misfire is suspected and do not attempt 
to clear a misfire by pressing the accelerator 
- seek qualified assistance.
•Do not attempt to push or tow-start the 
vehicle.
Driving
•If a misfire is suspected, or the vehicle lacks 
power while driving, provided the engine 
has reached its normal operating 
temperature, it may be driven SLOWLY (at 
risk of catalyst damage) to a Land Rover 
dealer for assistance.
•NEVER allow the vehicle to run out of fuel 
(the resultant misfire could damage the 
catalyst).•Consult your dealer if your vehicle is 
burning excessive oil (blue smoke from the 
exhaust), as this will progressively reduce 
catalyst efficiency.
•On rough terrain do not allow the underside 
of the vehicle to be subjected to heavy 
impacts which could damage the catalytic 
converter.
•DO NOT overload or excessively ‘rev’ the 
engine.
•DO NOT switch off the engine when the 
vehicle is in motion with a drive gear 
selected.
WARNING
Exhaust system temperatures can be 
extremely high - DO NOT park on ground 
where combustible materials such as dry 
grass or leaves could come into contact with 
the exhaust system - in dry weather a fire 
could result. 
Vehicle maintenance
•Any engine misfire, loss of engine 
performance or engine run-on, could 
seriously damage the catalytic converter. 
For this reason, it is vital that unqualified 
persons do not tamper with the engine, and 
that regular systematic maintenance is 
carried out by a Land Rover dealer.
•DO NOT run the engine with a spark plug or 
HT lead removed, or use any device that 
requires an insert into a spark plug. 
						

							Fuel Filling
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Fuel FillingSAFETY ON THE FORECOURT
WARNING
Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, 
in confined spaces, are also extremely 
explosive. 
Always take sensible precautions when 
refuelling: 
•Switch off the engine.
•Switch off mobile phones.
•Do not smoke or use a naked flame or light.
•Take care not to spill fuel.
•Do not overfill the tank.
FUEL FILLER
WARNING
DO NOT fully remove the filler cap until any 
captive tank pressure has been released.
The fuel filler is located in the rear right-hand 
wing. With the vehicle fully unlocked (all doors 
and tailgate), press the right side of the fuel 
filler flap to open (shown in inset).
Carefully turn the cap anti-clockwise and allow 
any fuel tank pressure to be released. Once the 
pressure is released, it is safe to fully remove 
the filler cap. When refuelling, insert the filler 
cap in the socket on the back of the filler flap 
(see illustration).
When replacing, tighten the cap clockwise until 
you hear the fuel cap ratchet click once.
 
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TYPE OF FUEL
WARNING
On petrol engine vehicles fitted with a 
catalytic converter, serious damage to the 
catalyst will occur if LEADED fuel is used!
Petrol engine vehicles
•Use 95 RON UNLEADED petrol wherever 
possible. If 95 RON unleaded is unavailable, 
it is acceptable to run the vehicle on fuel 
with a RON rating down to 91 RON 
unleaded. In territories where only LEADED 
fuel is available, USE 95 RON LEADED 
The RON value (octane rating) and type of 
petroleum (unleaded or leaded), available at 
garage forecourts will vary in different parts of 
the world. For example, in most European 
countries 95 RON unleaded fuel is readily 
available, but in some parts of the world fuel 
supplies may be limited to leaded or lower 
octane fuels only. The RON values quoted 
above are MINIMUM requirements and can be 
safely exceeded.
During manufacture, engines are tuned to suit 
the fuel supplies commonly available in the 
country for which the vehicle is destined. 
However, if a vehicle is later exported to a 
different country, or is used to travel between 
different territories, the owner should be aware 
that the available fuel supplies may not be 
compatible with the engine specification. If in 
doubt, seek advice from the territory 
concerned.
Using petrol with a lower octane rating, 
however, can cause persistent, heavy ‘engine 
knock’ (a metallic rapping noise). If severe, this 
can lead to engine damage.If heavy engine knock is detected when using 
the recommended octane rated fuel, or if steady 
engine knocking is present while maintaining a 
steady speed on level roads, contact your 
dealer for advice.
NOTE: An occasional, light, engine knock while 
accelerating or climbing hills is acceptable.
Diesel engine vehicles
Use diesel or automotive gas oil (AGO) to 
EN 590. 
The quality of diesel fuel (Derv) can vary in 
different countries and only clean, good quality 
fuel should be used. It is important that the 
sulphur content of diesel fuel does not exceed 
0.3%; in Europe all supplies should be within 
this limit, but in other parts of the world, you 
should check with your supplier.
In markets where the sulphur content exceeds 
0.3%, more frequent engine oil and filter 
changes will be required.
WARNING
If the fuel tank is accidentally filled with 
petrol it is ESSENTIAL that you contact your 
dealer BEFORE attempting to start the engine! 
						

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FUEL FILLING
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to fill the tank to its maximum 
capacity. If the vehicle is to be parked on a 
slope, in direct sunlight, or high ambient 
temperature, expansion of the fuel could 
cause spillage. 
Filling station pumps are equipped with 
automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel spillage. 
Fill the tank SLOWLY until the filler nozzle 
automatically cuts-off the supply. DO NOT 
attempt to fill the tank beyond this point or 
spillage could result due to expansion of the 
fuel.
Petrol engine vehicles
In markets where unleaded petrol is available, 
the fuel filler neck will accept ONLY a narrow 
filler nozzle of the type found on pumps that 
deliver UNLEADED fuel.
In markets where only leaded petrol is available, 
the filler neck is designed to accept a leaded 
filler nozzle.
Diesel engine vehicles
The diesel pumps on garage forecourts fill at a 
maximum of 45 litres per minute. Use of 
commercial vehicle diesel pumps with a higher 
fill rate, may result in premature pump cut-off 
and fuel spillage.
EMPTY FUEL TANK
Running the fuel tank dry could create an 
engine misfire capable of damaging the 
catalytic converter. DO NOT RUN THE FUEL 
TANK DRY!
FUEL FILLER FLAP EMERGENCY 
RELEASE
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected or 
has discharged, the fuel filler flap can be 
opened manually. Open the rear loadspace 
access hatch (see ‘REAR LOADSPACE ACCESS 
HATCH’, page 107). Pull the green release 
handle (as illustrated in the insets) to open the 
filler flap.
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							Park Distance Control
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Pa rk  Distan ce C ontrolUSING PARK DISTANCE CONTROL 
(PDC)
*
WARNING
The parking aid is not infallible, it is for 
guidance only! The sensors may not be able 
to detect certain types of obstruction (narrow 
posts or small narrow objects, small objects 
close to the ground and some objects with 
dark, non-reflective surfaces, for example).
Park Distance Control (PDC) is a system that 
assists the driver when manoeuvring the 
vehicle into a parking space, or anywhere there 
are obstacles that need to be avoided, warning 
the driver accordingly.The vehicle is fitted with four ultrasonic sensors 
on each of the bumpers. 
The range of the front sensors, and the two 
sensors on the corners of the rear bumper is 
approximately 0.6 metre. The two centre rear 
sensors have a range of approximately 
1.5 metres.
WARNING
Keep the sensors free from dirt, ice and snow. 
If deposits build up on the surface of the 
sensors, their performance may be impaired. 
When washing the vehicle, avoid aiming high 
pressure jets directly at the sensors at close 
range.
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							Park Distance Control
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Activating PDC
PDC is automatically activated whenever the 
reverse gear (‘R’) is engaged. When the starter 
switch is turned on, the indicator light in the 
switch illuminates and a short tone sounds 
after 1 second as confirmation. 
PDC can also be manually selected by pressing 
the switch (illustrated) on the centre front 
fascia (the indicator light in the switch 
illuminates and a short tone sounds as 
confirmation). A second press of the switch 
deactivates the PDC system. If PDC has been 
manually switched off by pressing the switch, it 
will not activate automatically until either the 
switch has been pressed again, or the starter 
switch has been turned off and on again.
NOTE: The confirmation tone only sounds the 
first time that PDC is selected (either by 
selecting reverse, or by pressing the switch), 
unless the starter switch has been turned off 
between uses.If a long, high pitched tone sounds and the 
switch indicator light flashes when PDC is 
activated, then a fault in the system has been 
detected - contact your dealer for assistance.
PDC in operation
The distance from an obstruction is identified 
by an intermittent tone sounding (higher pitch 
for the front sensors and a lower pitch for the 
rear). As the vehicle moves closer to an 
obstruction, the frequency of the tone increases 
proportionally.
When the distance between the sensor and the 
obstruction is less than approximately 0.30 
metre, the tone becomes continuous.
PDC will remain active until the vehicle speed 
exceeds approximately 30 km/h or until the 
vehicle has travelled approximately 50 m, when 
it will automatically deactivate.
H3933 
						

							Automatic Transmission
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Au to matic  Tran smissionGEAR SELECTOR
The steptronic transmission provides both 
automatic and manual operation of the gears.
Automatic operation
The transmission is naturally in automatic 
mode. With the engine started, gear selection 
can be made by moving the selector backward 
or forward to the appropriate position in a 
similar manner to other automatic gearboxes.
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER
Selector release button
The gearbox is fitted with a locking mechanism, 
designed to minimise the risk of accidental 
selection of the ‘P’ (Park) and ‘R’ (Reverse) 
positions.
The selector release button (see inset) must be 
pressed while selecting ‘P’ and ‘R’, and also to 
enable the lever to be moved between the ‘P’ 
and ‘R’ positions.
NOTE: With the engine running, or the starter 
switch in position ‘II’, the selector lever cannot 
be moved into a drive position unless the foot 
brake is applied.
WARNING
DO NOT select ‘P’ or ‘R’ if the vehicle is 
moving.
DO NOT select a forward drive gear when the 
vehicle is moving backwards.
Keep engine speed as low as possible when 
moving the selector between ‘R’ and a 
forward gear.
NOTE: The gear selector lever MUST be in the 
‘P’ position before the starter key can be 
removed.
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Selector lever positions
An indicator light on the selector panel and a 
number or letter on the gear selector display in 
the instrument panel, identify the selected gear 
position.
‘P’ - Park: 
This position mechanically locks the 
transmission and should be selected before 
switching the engine off. To avoid transmission 
damage, ensure the vehicle is completely 
stationary, with the handbrake applied, before 
selecting ‘P’.
The selector release button MUST be pressed, 
in order to move the selector lever into, or out 
of, the Park position.
‘R’ - Reverse:
Before selecting reverse, ensure the vehicle is 
stationary, with the brakes applied. Press the 
selector release button in order to move the 
selector lever into Reverse.
With the selector lever in the ‘R’ position, Hill 
Descent Control can be selected (see ‘HILL 
DESCENT CONTROL’, page 144).‘N’ - Neutral:
Select neutral when the vehicle is stationary 
and the engine is required to idle for a brief 
period (at traffic lights, for example). In neutral, 
the transmission is not locked, so the 
handbrake must be applied whenever ‘N’ is 
selected.
Press the selector release button to move from 
neutral to reverse.
‘D’ - Drive:
Select for all normal driving; full automatic gear 
changing occurs on all five forward gears, 
according to road speed and accelerator 
position.