Land Rover Range Rover Owners Handbook Lm 2nd Edition Exp Rover
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Automatic Transmission 130 Sport mode In sport mode, full automatic progression through the gear ratios is retained. By selecting Sport mode however, the power transmitted to the road wheels is increased by making lower gears more available. This results in improved mid-range performance, as the vehicle stays in the lower gears for longer. Sport mode also makes the lower gears more available for ‘kick-down’ operation. To select Sport mode, move the gear lever sideways across the gate from the ‘D’ - Drive position towards the left hand side of the vehicle (see illustration). The word SPORT will appear in the transmission message centre (for approximately 6 seconds), the LED in the selector display to the rear of the selector lever (arrowed in inset) illuminates and ‘SPORT MODE’ is displayed in the main message centre for 6 seconds. Sport mode can be deselected at any time, by returning the lever to the ‘D’ position. N DM S RANGEROVERRANGEROVER DM SN R P H4189
Automatic Transmission 131 MANUAL ‘STEPTRONIC’ GEAR SELECTION Steptronic gear selection can be used as an alternative to fully automatic transmission and is particularly effective when rapid acceleration or engine braking into corner and descents are required. There are five ‘gears‘, all of which are selected sequentially by a single forward or rearward movement of the gear selector lever, as follows: 1.With ‘D’ (Drive) selected, move the gear selector lever sideways from the ‘D’ position towards the left hand side of the vehicle (this is exactly the same as selecting Sport mode). 2.The transmission then automatically selects the ratio most appropriate to the vehicles road speed and accelerator depression.3.A single forward (‘+’) movement of the selector lever will change the transmission to a higher gear, while rearward (‘-’) movement of the lever will change down to a lower gear. Repeated forward or rearward movements of the lever can be made until the desired gear ratio has been selected. The selected gear will be indicated in the digital display in the instrument panel (see inset). 4.To deselect manual mode, simply move the selector lever sideways, back to the ‘D’ position. Automatic gear changing will then resume. NOTE: In manual mode, ‘kick-down’ is still available for increased acceleration. See ‘‘Kick-down’’, page 132, for more information. Using ‘Steptronic’ in HIGH range If manual mode is selected in HIGH range, 1st gear must be selected to move off from stationary, normal sequential gear changing can be utilised once the vehicle is moving. Using ‘Steptronic’ in LOW range If manual mode is selected in LOW range, the vehicle can move off from stationary in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear - this is particularly useful to improve traction when driving off-road. See the ‘Off-road Driving’ section of this handbook, for further details. RANGEROVERRANGEROVER DM SN R P H4187
Automatic Transmission 132 USING AN AUTOMATIC GEARBOX The following information is particularly important for drivers who are unfamiliar with the techniques required to drive vehicles with automatic transmission. Starting The engine can only be started with the selector lever in the ‘P’ (Park) or ‘N’ (Neutral) positions. •ALWAYS apply the handbrake and foot brake before starting the engine. •KEEP THE BRAKES APPLIED while moving the selector lever into a drive position (the selector lever cannot be moved from the ‘P’ position unless the foot brake is applied). •DO NOT ‘rev’ the engine or allow it to run above normal idle speed while selecting ‘D’ or ‘R’, or while the vehicle is stationary with any gear selected. •ALWAYS keep the brakes applied until you are ready to move off - remember, once a drive gear has been selected, an ‘automatic’ will tend to creep forward (or backward if reverse is selected). •DO NOT allow the vehicle to remain stationary for any length of time with a drive gear selected and the engine running (always select ‘N’ if the engine is to idle for a prolonged period). WARNING Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission can NOT be ‘push’ or ‘tow’ started. Driving in ‘D’ or Sport mode When driving, the transmission will automatically adjust to the most appropriate gear ratio, according to accelerator position, vehicle speed and terrain (whether the vehicle is driving uphill, downhill or on the flat).Gear change speeds With ‘D’ selected, the road speeds at which gear changes take place will vary according to the position of the accelerator pedal: minimum acceleration will result in gear changes at low road speeds, while larger throttle openings will cause the gearbox to delay gear changes until faster road speeds have been reached (thereby increasing the rate of acceleration). Depending on vehicle speed, moderate pressure of the accelerator pedal may result in a downshift in gear, further increasing the rate of acceleration. With practice, gear changes can be made to occur at a wide range of road speeds depending on the accelerator position. ‘Kick-down’ To provide rapid acceleration for overtaking, push the accelerator pedal to the full extent of its travel (this is known as ‘kick-down’), a ‘click’ will be felt through the accelerator pedal. Up to a certain speed, this will cause an immediate downshift to the lowest appropriate gear, followed by rapid acceleration. Once the pedal is relaxed, normal gear change speeds will resume (dependent upon road speed and accelerator pedal position). NOTE: Moderate accelerator pressure may also result in a downshift in the transmission, depending on vehicle speed. ‘Kick-down’ in manual ‘Steptronic’ mode: When in manual steptronic mode, kick-down overrides the manual gear selection, to provide increased acceleration. The characteristics of kick-down operation differs according to the gear range selected (HIGH or LOW). In HIGH range, with manual mode selected, kick-down will cause a downshift of at least two gears (‘5’ to ‘3’, for example). When in LOW range, the downshift will only be one gear (‘5’ to ‘4’, for example).
Automatic Transmission 133 Parking After bringing the vehicle to a stop, ALWAYS apply the handbrake and select ‘P’, before releasing the foot brake and switching off the engine. The starter key can only be removed if ‘P’ is selected. ELECTRONICALLY SELECTED AUTOMATIC MODES The transmission control system electronically selects different gear change modes, listed below, designed to suit a variety of driving conditions. NOTE: The electronic modes described below cannot be selected by the driver and will not operate if ‘Sport’ mode is selected. Hill ascent, trailer and high altitude mode A suitable gear change pattern is selected which retains lower gears for longer, to counter momentum loss caused by more frequent gear changing, which can occur when climbing hills or when towing a trailer or caravan. This gear change pattern is also selected at high altitudes to combat reduced engine torque. Hill descent mode When in manual Steptronic mode, with the optimum gear for engine braking selected, the selector lever can then be moved across to the ‘D’ position. The transmission will retain the previously selected ‘manual’ gear until the descent is completed, then the transmission will automatically change to ‘D’. High coolant temperature mode In high ambient temperatures during extreme load conditions, it is possible for the engine and the gearbox to overheat. At a certain temperature the transmission will select a gear change pattern designed to aid the cooling process, whilst enabling the gearbox to continue performing normally in high temperatures.
Transfer Gearbox 134 Tran sfer Gea rb oxTRANSFER GEAR SWITCH The second gearbox (known as the transfer box) is used to select either the high or low range of gears. High range (‘H’) The high range ratio should be used for all normal road driving and also for off-road driving across dry, level terrain. Low range (‘L’) Use the low range ratio ONLY in situations where low speed manoeuvring is necessary, such as reversing a trailer or negotiating a boulder strewn river bed; also use low range for more extreme off-road conditions where progress in high range cannot be maintained. DO NOT attempt to use the LOW range ratio for normal road driving. USING THE TRANSFER GEARBOX Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled transfer gearbox. There are two ways of operating the transfer gear switch; the stationary method - recommended for inexperienced drivers - and the ‘on the move’ method for experienced drivers. Stationary method With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, apply the foot brake and then move the automatic gearbox selector to the ‘N’ (neutral) position before moving the transfer gear switch (arrowed) fully rearwards. When the switch is released, it returns to the default position. Changing from high to low on the move With the vehicle slowing down and travelling NO FASTER THAN 10 mph (16 km/h), select ‘N’ (neutral) in the main gearbox, then move the transfer gear switch fully rearwards (the switch returns to the ‘forward’ position when released). The low range indicator light in the gear selector display flashes while the range change is occurring. When the range change is complete, the light illuminates constantly, a warning chime will sound and ‘LOW RANGE’ is displayed in the message centre for a few seconds. Now select ‘D’ (drive) or manual ‘Steptronic’ mode. The transmission interlock prevents the engagement of a drive gear until the range change is complete. NOTE: If the vehicle speed is too great when a range change is requested, a warning chime sounds and ‘SLOW DOWN’ appears in the message centre. H3938
Transfer Gearbox 135 Changing from low to high on the move With the vehicle travelling NO FASTER THAN 48 km/h, select ‘N’ (neutral) in the main gearbox, then move the transfer gear switch fully rearwards (the switch returns to the ‘forward’ position when released). The low range indicator light in the gear selector display flashes while the range change is occurring. When the range change is complete, the light extinguishes, a warning chime will sound, and ‘HIGH RANGE’ is displayed in the message centre for a few seconds. Now select ‘D’ (drive). The transmission interlock prevents the engagement of a drive gear until the range change is complete. NOTE: If the vehicle speed is too great when a range change is requested, a warning chime sounds and ‘SLOW DOWN’ appears in the message centre. NOTE: If the vehicle is travelling at 3 km/h or less, then any change of ratio is to be carried out as if the vehicle is stationary (i.e. apply the foot brake and select ‘N’, before moving the transfer gear switch). This is necessary to prevent the interlock feature locking the selector lever in ‘N’.
Cruise Control 136 Cruise Co ntrolCRUISE CONTROL* Cruise control enables the driver to maintain a constant road speed without using the accelerator pedal. This is particularly useful for motorway cruising or for any journey where a constant speed can be maintained for a lengthy period. The cruise control system has four switches: 1.Master switch (On/Suspend/Off). 2.Resume switch. 3.Accelerate set switch. 4.Decelerate switch.NOTE: Cruise control is NOT available when the vehicle is being driven in LOW range gears. To operate 1.Press the master switch (warning light in the instrument panel illuminates). 2.Accelerate until the desired cruising speed is reached. This must be above the systems operational minimum speed of 30 km/h. 3.Press the ‘+’ switch (3) to set the vehicle speed in the systems memory. Cruise control will now maintain that road speed without the need for operation of the accelerator pedal. With cruise control operating, speed can be increased by normal use of the accelerator e.g. for overtaking. When the accelerator is released, road speed will return to the selected cruising speed. H4084 1 2 3 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always observe the following precautions: •DO NOT use cruise control when using reverse gear. •DO NOT use cruise control in traffic conditions where a constant speed cannot easily be maintained. •DO NOT use cruise control on winding or slippery road surfaces, or in off-road conditions such as rough tracks or on sand. •Use of ‘sport’ mode is not recommended when cruise control is selected. •ALWAYS switch off the master switch when you no longer intend to use cruise control.
Cruise Control 137 To reduce the cruising speed: Press and hold the ‘-’ switch (4); the vehicle will decelerate . Release the switch as soon as the desired speed is reached. The vehicle speed at the point of switch release becomes the new set speed. Alternatively, the set speed can be decreased incrementally by ‘tapping’ the ‘-’ switch. Each press of the switch will decrease the speed by 1 km/h. NOTE: Cruise control will not operate at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h). To increase the set cruising speed: Press and hold the ‘+’ switch (3); the vehicle will accelerate . Release the switch as soon as the desired speed is reached. The vehicle speed at the point of switch release becomes the new set speed. Alternatively, the set speed can be increased incrementally by ‘tapping’ the ‘+’ switch. Each press of the switch will increase the speed by 1 km/h. A further alternative is to increase speed by normal use of the accelerator. When the desired speed is reached, press the ‘+’ switch (3) to set the cruise control. Suspending cruise control Cruise control will suspend when the gear selector is moved into neutral, or when the brake pedal is pressed or if HDC or DSC becomes active. Cruise control can also be suspended by a single press of the master switch (1). To resume cruise control at the previously set speed, press the resume switch (2).Switching off cruise control To switch off cruise control, press the master switch (1) once to suspend cruise control and then press and hold the switch again until the warning light in the instrument panel extinguishes. NOTE: Petrol Engine Models The set speed held in the cruise control memory will be erased when either the master switch (1) or the starter switch is turned off. Diesel Engine Models The set speed will NOT be erased by pressing the master switch (1). The set speed will ONLY be erased when the starter switch is turned to position ‘O’ (off).
Brakes 138 Brak esFOOT BRAKE For your safety, the hydraulic braking system operates through dual circuits. If one circuit should fail, the other will continue to function. However, in the event of brake failure where only one circuit is operational, the vehicle should only be driven at slow speed to the nearest qualified dealer. In these circumstances, exercise extreme caution and be aware that increased brake pedal travel, greater pedal pressure, and longer stopping distances will be experienced. Servo assistance The braking system is servo assisted, but ONLY when the engine is running. Without this assistance greater braking effort is necessary to safely control the vehicle, resulting in longer stopping distances. Always observe the following precautions: •NEVER allow the vehicle to freewheel with the engine turned off. •ALWAYS take particular care when being towed with the engine turned off. •If the engine should stop for any reason while the vehicle is in motion, bring the vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic conditions safely allow, and DO NOT pump the brake pedal as the braking system may lose any remaining assistance available.Brake pads Brake pads require a period of bedding in. For the first 800 km, you should avoid situations where heavy braking is required. Remember! Regular servicing is vital to ensure that the brake pads are examined for wear and changed periodically to ensure long term safety and optimum performance. WARNING DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal while travelling as this may overheat the brakes, reduce their efficiency and cause excessive wear. NEVER move a vehicle without the engine running because braking assistance will not be available. The pedal brakes will still function, but more pressure will be required to operate them. If the brake warning light should illuminate while the vehicle is in motion, bring the vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic conditions and safety permit and seek qualified assistance before continuing. DO NOT pump the brake pedal - the braking system may lose any remaining servo assistance available. Wet conditions Driving through water or even very heavy rain may adversely affect braking efficiency. Always dry the braking surfaces by intermittent light application of the brakes, first ensuring that you are at a safe distance from other road users.
Brakes 139 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WARNING ABS cannot overcome the physical limitations of stopping the vehicle in too short a distance, cornering at too high a speed, or the danger of aquaplaning, i.e. where a layer of water prevents adequate contact between the tyres and the road surface. The fact that a vehicle is fitted with ABS must never tempt the driver into taking risks that could affect his/her safety or that of other road users. In all cases, it remains the drivers responsibility to drive within normal safety margins, having due consideration for prevailing weather and traffic conditions. The driver should always take account of the surface to be travelled over and the fact that brake pedal reactions will be different to those experienced on a non-ABS vehicle. The purpose of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) is to allow efficient braking without wheel locking - thereby allowing the driver to retain steering control of the vehicle. Under normal braking conditions, (where sufficient road surface friction exists to slow the vehicle without the wheels locking), ABS will not be activated. However, should the braking force exceed the available adhesion between the tyres and the road surface, then ABS will automatically come into operation. This will be recognisable by a rapid pulsation felt through the brake pedal. In normal road use, in an emergency situation, ABS functions most effectively when full braking effort is be applied even when the road surface is slippery. The ABS system constantly monitors the speed of each wheel and varies the brake pressure to each, according to the grip.No matter how hard you brake, you should be able to continue steering the vehicle as normal. •DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time; this will interrupt operation of the system and may increase the stopping distance. •NEVER place additional floor matting or any other obstruction under the brake pedal. This restricts pedal travel and may impair brake efficiency. NOTE: If the vehicle power supply has been interrupted, ABS will be de-activated. ABS can be reactivated by driving a short distance, or by turning the steering wheel from one limit position to the other while the vehicle is stationary and with the engine running. The ABS warning light will extinguish when the system is reactivated. Warning light A fault with the ABS system is indicated by illumination of the amber ABS warning light. If the light illuminates, drive with care, avoiding heavy brake applications and seek qualified assistance urgently. For further information on the functionality of the ABS warning light, see ‘Anti-lock braking system - AMBER’, page 63.