REAR SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 64-21
Normal ride height
When the vehicle is stationary, a door is open and the ignition is off, the SLS system will allow the rear of the vehicle
to lower to within 20 mm of the normal ride height as load is removed from the vehicle. The SLS system will only
operate the compressor to raise the rear of the vehicle when the engine is running, unless requested using the remote
handset.
Off-road mode (ORM)
ORM is used to raise the rear of the vehicle from normal ride height to the ORM ride height of 100 mm between the
tip of the bump stop and the axle.
ORM is activated by depressing the ORM switch located on the fascia for not less than 0.5 seconds. With the engine
running, all doors closed and the vehicle speed below 18 mph (30 km/h), the audible warning will sound once and the
ORM warning lamp in the instrument pack will start to flash when the switch is released. The compressor will be
started and the air control valves will be energised by the ECU to inflate the air springs and raise the rear of the vehicle.
When the full ORM height is reached, the ECU will terminate compressor operation and close the air valves. The ORM
warning lamp will stop flashing and remain continuously illuminated to inform the driver that the SLS system is in ORM.
When ORM is no longer required, depressing the ORM switch for not less than 0.5 seconds with all doors closed will
lower the SLS to normal ride height. The audible warning will sound once and the ORM warning lamp will flash as the
suspension lowers. The ECU energises the air control valves and the exhaust valve to release air pressure from the
air springs. When standard ride height is reached the ORM warning lamp will extinguish and the ECU will de-energise
the air control valves and the exhaust valve solenoids.
If the SLS is in ORM and the vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h), the ECU will lower the SLS to standard ride
height. The driver will be informed of this by an audible warning and the ORM warning lamp flashing as the suspension
lowers. When normal ride height is achieved, the ORM warning lamp will extinguish.
At sea level, the time to change the SLS from normal ride height to ORM or visa versa will take between 15 and 20
seconds.
If the ECU determines that conditions are not correct for SLS operation, i.e.; axle articulation or system fault, the
audible warning will sound three times to inform the driver that the ORM request has not been granted.
Extended mode
The extended mode is automatically operated by the ECU and requires no input from the driver. Extended mode
operates when the chassis is grounded causing the rear wheels to spin. This information is generated by the ABS
function of the SLABS ECU.
When the ECU senses that the chassis is grounded and the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (10 km/h), the ECU will
operate the compressor and energise the air control valves for 25 seconds to raise the rear of the vehicle. This
operates irrespective of the mode that the SLS system is in at that time. To inform the driver, the ORM warning lamp
will flash continuously at all times that the system is in extended mode.
The driver can exit the extended mode by depressing the ORM switch for not less than 0.5 seconds or by exceeding
8 mph (13 km/h).
Remote handset SLS control
The remote handset is an accessory item which allows the SLS to be operated between normal ride height and bump
stop height to allow easier connection and disconnection of trailers. The remote handset is similar in appearance to
that of the remote door locking handset but does not have an integral key. A circular button with an arrow is used to
raise the SLS and an oval button with the 'Land Rover' logo is used to lower the SLS.
The remote handset control requires all doors to be closed and the ignition to be in position II, but the engine does
not need to be running.
REAR SUSPENSION
64-22 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Pressing the lower button will signal the SLABS ECU, via the RF receiver and the BCU, to energise the exhaust valve
and air control valves. The SLS will lower up to 60 mm (2.36 in) below normal ride height if the button is held. If the
button is released the SLS will stop at that point.
Pressing the raise button will signal the SLABS ECU, via the RF receiver and the BCU, to start the compressor and
energise the exhaust valve and air control valves. The SLS will raise to normal ride height if the button is held. If the
button is released the SLS will stop at that point.
When raising or lowering the SLS using the remote handset, the SLS warning lamp will flash and the audible warning
will sound when the system is operating. When the SLS is fully lowered the warning lamp will stay illuminated. The
SLS will reset to normal ride height if the vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h) for 10 seconds when the SLS is
lowered.
Transportation mode
Transportation mode must be used when the vehicle is transported on a trailer and secured by the chassis. The
transportation mode can only be enabled and disabled with TestBook.
The transportation mode lowers the rear suspension onto the bump stops with the engine not running. When the
suspension is in transportation mode, the SLS warning lamp is continuously illuminated when the ignition is in position
II.
When the engine is started in transportation mode, the SLS system will raise the rear suspension until a gap of 25
mm (1 in.) exists between the bump stop and the axle. The SLS warning lamp will flash continuously while the SLS
system is raising the suspension. When the gap between the bump stop and the axle is achieved, the warning lamp
will illuminate continuously.
When TestBook is used to disable the transportation mode, the rear suspension will raise to normal ride height when
the engine is running.
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 75-3
Description - SRS
General
The purpose of the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) is to reduce the impact of the driver and passenger
against the vehicle's interior in the event of a serious accident.
The SRS system is a stand-alone system. There are no remotely mounted crash sensors. The only external input to
the DCU is power. The system only becomes live when the ignition is switched on.
The SRS consists of the following components:
lDiagnostic and control unit (DCU).
lSRS warning lamp.
lRotary coupler.
lDriver airbag module.
lDriver seat belt pretensioner.
lPassenger airbag module.
lPassenger seat belt pretensioner.
The passenger airbag is optional in some markets. All other components are standard fit in all markets. The SRS
functions the same in all markets.
BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-2 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Power supply
Battery supply to the BCU and the IDM is provided through a 10 A fuse located in the engine compartment fuse box.
The BCU unit receives an ignition switched power supply (ignition switch position II) input via a 10 A fuse in the
passenger compartment fuse box.
The BCU receives a signal when the ignition switch is turned to the crank position, it then supplies an earth path to
the starter relay coil, to enable the crank operation by supplying power through the starter relay contacts to the starter
motor.
Battery voltage is monitored and BCU operation will function normally between 8 and 18 volts. Between 5.7 and 8
volts the BCU is in the 'under volts' state. The status of the battery is used to determine which outputs may be driven.
If a voltage supply above 18 volts is experienced, outputs will not normally be driven except for those functions which
are required during cranking (robust immobilisation, antenna coil, crank enable relay and feed to gear position switch
contacts W, X, Y, Z). In the over voltage state the vehicle can be driven, but all other functions are disabled and
outputs are switched off (power windows, heated screen, direction indicators etc.).
All functions are disabled on power up until communications between the BCU and IDM have been established. If
communications cannot be established, operation will commence with degraded functionality.
Battery supply to the IDM is provided through the inertia switch and a 10 A fuse in the engine compartment fuse box.
If the inertia switch contacts are closed battery voltage is available at the IDM; if the inertia switch contacts are open
there is no battery supply to the IDM. The supply condition of the IDM is signalled to the BCU via the serial bus. If the
inertia switch is operated (contacts open) the change in state is detected by the BCU which unlocks the doors if the
ignition switch is in position II and the alarm is not set.
The BCU is earthed through a hard-wire connection.
Inputs and outputs
The BCU and IDM process inputs and provide the necessary outputs for control and operation of the vehicle's 'body'
systems.
BCU inputs
The BCU processes signals received from the following components:
lDoor latch switches.
lDriver's door key lock/ unlock switches.
lBonnet activated security system.
lVolumetric sensors.
lCentral Door Locking (CDL) switches.
lRemote transmitter (via receiver unit).
lInertia fuel cut-off switch.
lIgnition switch.
lFuel flap release switch.
The input voltages (V
in) for BCU digital signals are defined as follows:
lLogic 1 when V
in ≥ 6V.
lLogic 0 when V
in ≤ 2V.
BCU input voltages between 2 and 6 volts are indeterminate and cannot be guaranteed.
Analogue input voltages are measured as a ratio with respect to battery voltage.
BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-10 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Diagnostic socket
RHD illustrated
The BCU has a serial connection to the diagnostic socket to allow unit interrogation using TestBook.
In addition to fault diagnosis, the BCU can be programmed with the following information:
lPlip codes.
lOptions.
lVIN code.
lEKA code.
lEEPROM locking.
The following manufacturing details are programmed into the BCU which can be accessed using TestBook:
lDate of manufacture.
lHardware version number.
lUnit serial number.
lOdometer reading.
It is not possible to use the diagnostic bus to communicate with the BCU via TestBook when the security system is
active (except for passive immobilisation). This is a security measure to ensure that no key programming or market
configuration can take place if the operator is not in possession of a valid remote transmitter or the vehicle keys.
The BCU is normally programmed to accept two remote transmitters, but a further two remote handsets can be
programmed into the BCU and one optional Self Levelling Suspension (SLS) transmitter. All remote transmitters need
to be available if TestBook is to be used to re-configure the BCU.
M86 4705
BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-12 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Seatbelt warning lamp Timed The warning lamp is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned
on.
Buckle The warning lamp is on for 6 seconds after ignition is turned on or
until the buckle is fastened.
Ignition II If the buckle is unfastened when the ignition is turned on then the
warning lamp comes on for 6 seconds.
Disable The warning lamp is not used.
Seatbelt audible warning Timed The audible warning is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned
on.
Buckle The audible warning is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned
on or until the buckle is fastened.
Ignition II If the buckle is unfastened when the ignition is turned on then the
audible warning is on for 6 seconds.
Disable The audible warning is not used.
Bulb failure warning Disabled Direction indicator bulb failure detection is disabled.
Enabled Direction indicator bulb failure detection is enabled.
Superlocking None Superlocking is not available.
Double The vehicle will superlock on a double press of the remote
transmitter or double key turn.
Single The vehicle will superlock on a single press of the remote
transmitter or a single key turn.
No key The vehicle will superlock on a single press of the remote
transmitter but not with the key.
Door unlocking Not SPE The SPE (Single Point Entry) function is not used. All doors unlock
on a remote transmitter press.
SPE Only the driver's door unlocks on the first remote transmitter press,
all other doors on the second press.
Alarm disarming Always Operation of the key in the driver's door always disarms the
vehicle.
Key only Operation of the key in the driver's door only disarms the vehicle
if it was locked with the key.
Key never The security system is not disarmed by the key (except for EKA).
Inertia switch No hazards Operation of the inertia switch does not operate the hazard
warning lamps.
Hazards Operation of the inertia switch operates the hazard warning lamps.
Speed locking Disabled Speed related locking is disabled.
Enabled Speed related locking is enabled. The door locks are disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
Volumetric sensing Disabled Volumetric sensing is disabled.
Enabled Volumetric sensing is enabled.
Alarm Disabled The vehicle is not fitted with a security system.
Enabled The vehicle is fitted with a security system.
Passive immobilisation Disabled Passive immobilisation is disabled.
Enabled Passive immobilisation is enabled.
Hazard warning lamps Disabled The hazard warning lamps do not flash on security system arm,
disarm or trigger.
Enabled The hazard warning lamps flash on security system trigger only.
All The hazards flash on security system arm, disarm and trigger.
Mislocking audible
warningDisabled Mislock audible warnings are disabled.
Enabled Mislock audible warnings are enabled. Function Option Details
BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-13
Anti-theft system
The BCU controls the logical switching operations for enabling and activating the anti-theft system. Features include:
lPerimetric protection – monitors the condition of doors and hinged panels.
lVolumetric protection – monitors the vehicle's interior space.
lRemote locking, superlocking and unlocking functions.
lEngine immobilisation and remobilisation.
lAdvanced mislock detection and automatic compensation.
lEKA code functions.
lCustomer configuration options.
lMarket configuration options.
Immobilisation
The immobilisation system comprises the following components:
lRF receiver.
lRF transmitter/ transponder.
lTransponder coil.
lBCU.
lDoor switches, door lock switches and bonnet switch.
lIDM.
lECM.
lStarter solenoid relay.
lStatus LED.
Alarm sounder Alarm Audible warnings are given by the security system sounder only.
Both Audible warnings are given by both the security system sounder
and the vehicle horn.
Vehicle Audible warnings are given by the vehicle horn only.
BBUS Audible warnings are given by the security system sounder,
vehicle horn and BBUS.
Disabled Audible warnings are not given.
Acclimatisation locking Disabled The vehicle cannot be locked if the ignition is on.
Enabled The vehicle can be locked if the ignition is on and the engine is
running.
Alarm tamper Disabled The security system LED does not flash when the security system
has been tampered with.
Enabled The security system LED flashes when the security system has
been tampered with.
Engine immobilised LED off The security system LED does not flash when the engine is
immobilised.
LED flash The security system LED flashes when the engine is immobilised.
Low battery warning Disabled The security system LED does not flash when the remote
transmitter battery is low.
Enabled The security system LED flashes when the remote transmitter
battery is low.
Emergency Key Access
(EKA)Disabled EKA is disabled.
Enabled EKA is enabled and the door locks operate electrically.
No unlock EKA is enabled, but the door locks do not operate electrically. Function Option Details
BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-14 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Alarm system
The alarm system comprises the following components:
lRF receiver.
lRF transmitter.
lBCU.
lIDM.
lDoor switches, door lock switches and bonnet switch.
lBattery backed-up sounder (BBUS).
lStatus LED.
On non NAS vehicles, power supply for the alarm sounder and the battery BBUS is provided through two relays in the
passenger compartment fuse box. Each of the coils of the alarm relays are directly connected to the IDM which
controls their operation under the direction of BCU signals received via the serial data bus.
On NAS vehicles, an audible warning is provided through operation of the vehicle horns. The BCU provides an earth
path for the coil of the horn relay to initiate vehicle horn operation.
+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Central Door Locking (CDL)
The BCU carries out the logic control operation for CDL. A CDL switch is mounted on the fascia panel and has two
inputs to the BCU, one for lock and one for unlock.
Door locking and unlocking can be performed using the remote transmitter in the keys and the receiver unit located
above the vehicle's headlining, behind the rear sunroof aperture. The receiver detects the signals sent from the
remote transmitter and sends a decoded signal to the BCU for processing.
Four methods of door locking are available:
lRemote handset locking.
lVehicle key locking.
lCDL switch locking.
lSpeed related locking.
Two security levels of door locking are available, CDL and Superlocking. The anti-theft alarm system works in
conjunction with the CDL system.
Electric windows and sunroof
The BCU controls the logical operations and the timing periods for the electric front windows. The rear windows are
hard-wired and the two electric sunroofs are controlled by a dedicated ECU which is enabled by the BCU.
The front windows are electrically operated using two rocker switches located in the centre console. Electric motors
are located in each of the front doors.
The rear windows are enabled by the IDM controlling the operation of the rear window relay located in the passenger
compartment fuse box.
Wipers and washers
The wiper and washer functions are controlled by the BCU and the IDM.
The front wipers and washers are operated from the switch stalk located on the right hand side of the steering column
and only operate when the ignition switch is in position I or II. The front wipers are operated by a motor located below
the windscreen plenum.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.