Starting the engine
DRIVING
Instruments &warning lights
Before driving, it is important to fully
understand the function of the instruments
and warning lights described in section 2.
WARNING
Your Range Rover has a higher ground
clearance and, therefore, a higher centre of
gravity than ordinary passenger cars, to
enable the vehicle to perform in a wide
variety of off-road applications. An
NOTE: Red warning lights are of particular
importance, illumination indicates that a fault
exists. If a red light illuminates always stop
the vehicle and seek qualified assistance
before continuing.
advantage of the higher ground clearance,
is a better view of the road allowing you to
anticipate problems. The Range Rover is not
designed for cornering at the same speed as
conventional passenger cars, any more than
a low slung sports car is designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt manoeuvres. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate the
Range Rover correctly may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read
the "on-road"and "off-road"driving
Shift interlock
Your vehicle is fitted with gear changing
interlocks, which require the starter switch to
be turned on and the brake pedal depressed,
before the gear selector can be moved from
the ’P’(Park) position.
WARNING
When the engine has started, BEFORE
moving the gear selector lever out of ’P’ or
’N’, it is important that both parking brake
and foot brake are firmly applied and that
the accelerator pedal is not depressed -
otherwise, the vehicle may move
guidelines that follow.
immediately if the gear lever is moved to
any of the drive positions (1, 2, 3, Dor R).
This is particularly important when the
engine is cold because the engine will be
idling at a faster speed than normal. Use the
foot brake to control the vehicle, until the
engine is warm and running at normal
speed.
Before driving
Learn the layout and function of all the
instruments, warning lights and controls.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving
position, from which you can ensure full
control of the vehicle.
Always start the vehicle and operate the
controls from the driving position.
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| Categories | Range Rover |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Range Rover |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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