Land Rover Discovery II 2 owners manual page 44

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Warning Lights Hill descent control (HDC) ‘information’ - Traction Control - AMBER GREEN Illuminates as a bulb check when Illuminates briefly as a bulb and the starter switch is turned to system check when the starter position ‘II’ and extinguishes after switch is turned to position 'II' and approximately 3 seconds. The light illuminates also when HDC is selected.for a minimum of 2 seconds, whenever traction If HDC is selected when Low Range gears are control is operating. engaged the light will illuminate continuously If the light illuminates continuously, and indicating that HDC is active.remains illuminated when the vehicle is When HDC is selected and non-operating gears stationary, a fault with the system is indicated; are engaged (i.e. High range), the light will flash seek qualified assistance. to inform the driver that HDC is selected, but NOTE: Faults which cause the light to illuminate will not operate. after the initial system checks, or whilst driving, If the light starts to flash while HDC is active, will be accompanied by a warning chime normal functionality may cease and HDC ‘fade sounding 3 times. out’ may be induced (see ‘HILL DESCENT * CONTROL’, page 109). Self-levelling suspension - AMBER Illuminates briefly as a bulb and Hill descent control (HDC) ‘failure’ - AMBERsystem check when the starter The light illuminates briefly as a switch is turned to position ‘II’ and bulb and system check when the then extinguishes. starter switch is turned to position ‘II’.If the remote handset is operated: The light flashes continually while the rear of If the light illuminates at any other time, either the vehicle is being lowered, or raised. a fault has occurred which affects the If the light illuminates constantly: functionality of the system, or over-use of the A fault with the suspension is indicated. Seek system has been detected, in which case HDC qualified assistance as soon as possible. may ‘fade out’ (see ‘HILL DESCENT CONTROL’, page 109). While it is possible to continue driving the NOTE: Faults which cause the HDC ‘failure’ light vehicle in this condition, this is not to illuminate after the initial system checks, or recommended as there is a considerable risk of whilst driving, will be accompanied by a causing further damage to the suspension. warning chime sounding 3 times.Preferably, the vehicle should be brought to a halt as soon as conditions allow. Further travel should be limited to reaching the nearest Land Rover dealer, or driving to a place of safety while awaiting recovery. In any event, speed must be restricted to a rate that will guarantee a smooth, and totally bump-free, ride at all times, ideally traversing only smooth roads. 51

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