Land Rover Discovery: Brakes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
- Never allow the vehicle to coast (freewheel) with the engine switched off. The engine must be running to provide full braking assistance. The brakes will still function with the engine off, but far more pressure will be required to operate them.
- If the red brake warning lamp
illuminates, safely bring the
vehicle to a stop, as quickly as
possible and seek qualified
assistance.
If the amber brake warning lamp illuminates, drive with care, avoiding heavy brake application and seek qualified assistance.
- Never place non-approved floor matting or any other obstructions under the pedals. This restricts pedal travel and braking efficiency.
Driving through heavy rain or water can have an adverse effect on braking efficiency. Under such circumstances, it is recommended that you lightly apply the brakes intermittently, to dry the brakes.
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Steep slopes
If the vehicle is stationary on a steep,
slippery slope, it may begin to slide, even
with the brakes applied. This is because,
without wheel rotation, the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) cannot determi
Autonomous emergency braking
The AEB system is a driving aid
only. It remains the driver's
responsibility to drive with due
care and attention, in a manner
that is safe for the vehicle, the
occupants and other road users.
Electric parking brake (EPB)
Do not rely on the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle
stationary if the brake warning
lamp is illuminated or the EPB
warning lamp is flashing. Seek
qualified assistance urgently
The EPB
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Procedures
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NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Right shown, left is similar.
It is not necessary to carry out the parking brake shoe 'bedding-in
procedure' if the rear brake discs or parking brake shoes have been
Checking the engine oil level
Check the engine oil weekly. If any
significant or sudden drop in oil
level is noted, seek qualified
assistance.
Never allow the oil level to fall
below the lower mark or notch on
the dipstick.
If the message ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW is displayed, stop
the engine as soon as it is safe to
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