Air suspension
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Air suspension warning light
The warning light on the
instrument panel illuminates as a
bulb check when the starter switch is turned
on and remains illuminated until two seconds
after the engine has started.
In addition, the light will illuminate whilst
driving whenever ’High’ or ’Extended’ ride
heights are selected, and also if a fault with
the air suspension system is detected.
HEIGHT SETTINGS
Extended ride height
Approximately 2.75 in (70 mm)
above ’Standard’. Extended ride
height is selected automatically if the vehicle
comes to a halt as a result of the chassis
coming into contact with the ground. It
CANNOT be selected manually (’High’
indicator light flashes and the High
suspension warning light illuminates).
’Extended’ ride height is automatically
sustained for 10 minutes after which it returns
to ’High’ unless the ride height selector is
used to select a different setting.
High ride height
Approximately 1.5 inches (40
mm) above ’Standard’. Improves
approach and departure angles (off-road) and
is also recommended for wading.
Can be selected manually under 35 mph (55
km/h). If this speed is exceeded EAS
automatically returns to ’Standard’.
NOTE: The air suspension warning light
illuminates when this height is selected.
WARNING
High ride height must not be selected for
driving on the public highway.
Standard ride height
Suitable for most driving
conditions and recommended for
towing (see ’Towing with EAS’).
Low ride height
Approximately 1 in (25 mm)
below ’Standard’. Selected
automatically when speeds of over 50 mph
(80 km/h) are sustained for over 30 seconds.
This setting lowers the vehicle’s centre of
gravity, thereby improving the handling
characteristics of the vehicle. The vehicle
automatically returns to ’Standard’ if speeds
below 35 mph (50 km/h) are sustained for
over 30 seconds. ’Low’ can be manually
selected at any speed when Inhibit mode has
been selected.
Access/Crawl ride height
Access mode
Approximately 2.5 in (65 mm)
below ’Standard’, enabling easier
access or loading. ’Access’ can be selected
with the engine running and for up to 40
seconds after it has been switched off
provided:
• The vehicle is stationary.
• The parking brake is applied and gear
selector moved to position ’P’.
• All doors and the tailgate are closed.
• The footbrake is NOT applied.
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