Range Rover: Hill descent
With Hill Descent Control (HDC) selected in either automatic, Sport or CommandShift modes, a low gear will be selected and maintained to provide maximum engine braking. Should the gear lever be moved to D from the sport/CommandShift position, the selected gear will be retained until the descent is completed. See 103, HDC OPERATION.
Manual gear selection
When D is selected, manual mode may be temporarily accessed by operating the
steering wheel mounted shift paddles.
While in D, temporary manual mode will be held while the driver is accelerating,
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Transfer gearbox
1. High range (Hi):
Hi should be used for all normal road driving and also for off-road driving across
dry, level terrain.
2. Low range (Lo):
Lo should only be used in situations where low spee ...
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Matte finish care
If your vehicle has a clear matte finish,
observe the following instructions in order to
avoid damage to the paintwork due to
incorrect care.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels
with a ...
Transmission
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the
vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer.
The vehicle has an e ...
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through
large puddles and ...
