Land Rover Discovery: If the engine fails to start
All vehicles
If the engine fails to start when the engine START/STOP button is pressed, and the vehicle has been in a recent collision, seek qualified assistance.
If the engine fails to start, and a valid Smart key is inside the vehicle, a check must be made to determine the cause. To do this:
- Switch on the vehicle's ignition.
- Check the Instrument panel for any
illuminated warning lamps, and the
Message centre for warning messages.
Seek qualified assistance if necessary.
- Switch off the vehicle's ignition.
Alternatively, if the engine fails to start, the alarm system may need to be reset.
To reset the alarm system, lock and unlock the vehicle.
If the engine still fails to start, consult a Retailer/Authorised Repairer.
Petrol vehicles only
If the engine persistently fails to start, carry out the following steps:
- Make sure that a valid Smart key is inside the vehicle.
- Make sure that Park (P) or Neutral (N) is selected.
- Press and hold the engine START/ STOP button until the warning lamps in the Instrument panel illuminate.
- Firmly press the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission).
- Slowly press the accelerator pedal, and hold it in the fully pressed position.
- Press and release the engine START/ STOP button. The engine will begin to crank.
- Release the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
Once the engine starts, release the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission), if it is safe to do so.
If the engine still fails to start, consult a Retailer/Authorised Repairer.
READ NEXT:
Intelligent stop/start
The Intelligent stop/start system is
designed to improve fuel efficiency and
is automatically activated when the
vehicle's ignition is switched on. Unless it
is required to support other vehicle
syste
Automatic transmission
The gear selection status of the rotary gear
selector and the steering wheel's gear
selector paddles (Commandshift), will be
displayed in the Message centre.
When the engine starts, the rotary gear
SEE MORE:
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
Media controls
In the interest of safety, only
operate, adjust or view the
system when it is safe to do so.
Sustained exposure to high sound
levels (greater than 85 decibels)
can damage your hearing.
Touch to select the Media system; or
if the Media system is already switched
on, touch to select the
