Land Rover Discovery II 2 owners manual page 118

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Off-Road Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road Driving BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES BEFORE YOU DRIVE Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely These basic driving techniques are an essential that inexperienced drivers become introduction to the art of off-road driving and do fully familiar with the vehicle's controls, in not necessarily provide the information needed particular the transfer gearbox, and also study to successfully cope with every single off-road the off-road driving techniques described on situation. the following pages. We strongly recommend that owners who WARNING intend to drive off-road frequently, should seek as much additional information and practical Off-road driving can be hazardous! experience as possible. • DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be Before driving off-road it is important that you prepared for emergencies at all times. check the condition of the wheels and tyres and • Your Discovery has a higher ground that the tyre pressures are correct. Worn or clearance and hence a higher centre of incorrectly inflated tyres will adversely affect gravity than an ordinary passenger car. the performance, stability and safety of the An abrupt maneuver at an inappropriate vehicle. speed or on an unstable surface could cause the vehicle to go out of control or Gear selection rollover. On automatic models, with the main selector • Familiarize yourself with the lever set at ‘D’, the gearbox automatically recommended driving techniques in order provides the correct gear for the appropriate to minimize risks to yourself, your vehicle gear range selected (HIGH or LOW). Remember AND your passengers. that position ‘1’ will hold the gearbox in first • Always ensure that seat belts are worn for gear to give maximum engine braking when personal protection while driving on-road required. or off-road. HIGH range gears should be used whenever • DO NOT drive off-road alone or without possible - only change to LOW range when letting someone know where you are going ground conditions become very difficult or and when you plan to return. gradients are steep. ‘Manual’ mode IMPORTANT INFORMATION Press the mode switch whilst the automatic gearbox is in Low range to select ‘Manual’ • DO NOT drive if the fuel level is low - mode; this enables the transmission to function undulating ground and steep inclines as a manual gearbox locking the gearbox into could cause fuel starvation to the whichever gear position has been selected engine and consequent damage to the (‘D’ = 4th gear), providing maximum vehicle catalytic converter. control and engine braking - ideal for use in • As a precaution against accidental loss, severe off-road conditions. remove the towing eye cover from the NOTE: Changing from Low to High range will front spoiler before driving off-road automatically cancel ‘Manual’ mode. (see ‘TOWING EYES’, page 184). 125

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