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DRIVING
WARNING
Your vehicle 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 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. As with other vehicles of this
type, failure to operate the Range Rover
correctly may result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover.
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.
Instruments & warning lights
Before driving, it is important to fully
understand the function of the instruments
and warning lights described in section 2.
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.
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 footbrake are firmly applied and that the
accelerator pedal is not depressed -
otherwise, the vehicle may move
immediately if the gear lever is moved to
any of the drive positions (1, 2, 3, D or R).
This is particularly important when the
engine is cold because the engine will be
idling at a faster speed than normal. Use the
footbrake to control the vehicle, until the
engine is warm and running at normal
speed.
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