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INSTRUMENTS AND WARNING LIGHTS . . 173
POWER ASSISTED STEERING   . . . . . . . . .173
WARMING UP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
VEHICLE HEIGHT   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
FUEL ECONOMY   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
BREAKDOWN SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 

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INSTRUMENTS AND WARNING 
LIGHTS
Before driving it is important to fully 
understand the function of the instruments and 
warning lights, see INSTRUMENT PANEL, 71.
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.
POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Note: Power assistance is dependent on the 
engine running. If the engine is...

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DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher 
roll-over rate than other types of vehicles. 
Since these vehicles are designed to be 
operated off-road, these vehicles have a 
higher ground clearance and hence a higher 
center of gravity. Such a feature has been 
associated with an increased risk of vehicle 
roll-over. An advantage associated with 
higher ground clearance vehicles is a better 
view of the road, allowing the driver to 
anticipate problems....

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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, tire 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...

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES  . . . . . . . .180
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD   . . . . . . . . . . .182
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS   . . . . . . . . . .182
REMOVING THE FRONT BIB SPOILER   . . .183
Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES 
& DRY SAND   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass)  . . . . . . . . .184
DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS   . . . . . . . . .184...

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BEFORE 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...

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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...