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Hill descent control (HDC)
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USING HDC
Selecting HDC
HDC can be selected at speeds below 80 km/h
(50 mph). To select HDC, press and release the
HDC on/off switch.
The green HDC indicator will
illuminate continuous ly at speeds
below 50 km/h (30 mph) to indicate
that HDC is fully active.
If the vehicle speed ex ceeds 80 km/h (50 mph)
HDC will disengage, and the HDC indicator will
extinguish.
If HDC has been selected, and the vehicle
speed rises above 50 km/h (30 mph) HDC is
suspended, and the HDC indicator will flash. A
message will appear in the message centre to
confirm the suspension of HDC.
HDC operation
With HDC engaged, the speed of descent can
be altered using the cruise control steering
wheel switches. + increases the speed, and —
decreases the speed.
To increase speed pr ess, and hold, the + switch
until the desired speed is achieved. When the
switch is released, the speed will be
maintained.
To decrease speed press, and hold, the —
switch until the desired speed is achieved.
When the switch is rele ased, the speed will be
maintained.
To increase or decrease speed gradually, tap
the + or — switch as required. Each tap of the
switch will increase, or decrease the speed in
increments of 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph). The
accelerator pedal can also be used to increase
speed, up to the threshold in each gear.
Note: Each gear has a pre-determined
minimum speed.
Descent speed will only increase on a slope
steep enough to pr ovide additional
momentum. Therefore, use of the + switch on
a gentle slope may not increase the speed.
When using HDC in vehicles fitted with a
manual transmission, depressing the clutch
pedal will prevent HDC from controlling the
speed of descent.
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Status after a collision
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Status after a collisionDRIVING AFTER A COLLISION
Before starting or driving
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident
it should be checke d thoroughly before
attempting to start the engine or drive the
vehicle.
Check for :-
• Fuel leaks.
• Fluid leaks.
• Battery damage.
• Damage to wiring.
• Damage to lights.
• Damage to steering, suspension, wheels
or tyres.
• Sharp or protruding bodywork.
• Operation of doors and locks.
• Condition and operation of seat belts and
SRS components.
• Condition of chil d seats and their
mounting/attach ment points.
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Resetting the fuel cut-off
The fuel system cut-off forms part of the Safety
and Restraint System (SRS) fitted to your
vehicle. Following an im pact, and depending on
the severity, the fuel pump may be switched
off.
1. Switch the ignition off, and wait for one
minute.
2. Turn the ignition on for 30 seconds.
3. Check the vehicle thoroughly for fuel leaks.
If a leak is detected switch the ignition off
immediately.
• The vehicle must not be started if a leak
is present. Seek qualified advice, and
have the vehicle recovered.
4. If no leaks are detected, start the vehicle.
When driving
When driving a vehicle which has been
involved in a collision use caution and pay extra
attention to the operation of the vehicle. If any
changes in vehicle operati on after the collision
are noted when compared to it's operation
before the collision, do not continue to drive
the vehicle. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so, and have the vehicle recovered.
Pay particular attent ion to changes in :-
• Steering.
• Braking.
• Unusual noises.
• Warning lights or messages displayed.
• Problems with electrical systems.
WARNING
If the vehicle is involved in a collision it
should be checked by a Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised repairer, or suitably
qualified persons before starting or driving.
WARNING
The fuel cut-off s hould never be reset
if you can smell fuel , or a leak can be
seen. Doing so can lead to a fire which
may cause personal injury or death.
