Land Rover Discovery: Starting the engine
STARTING THE ENGINE
Never start the engine, or leave it running, when the vehicle is in an enclosed space. Exhaust gases are poisonous and can cause unconsciousness and death if inhaled.
If the engine fails to start, do not continue cranking, as this will discharge the battery. It may also damage the catalytic converter due to unburnt fuel passing through the exhaust.
Note: The Smart key may not be detected if it is placed within a metal container, or if it is shielded by a device with a back-lit LCD screen, such as a smart phone, laptop (including when inside a laptop bag), games console, etc. Keep the Smart key clear of such devices when attempting Keyless entry or Keyless start backup.
To start the engine:
- Make sure a valid Smart key is inside the vehicle.
- Make sure Park (P) or Neutral (N) is selected.
- Automatic transmission: Press the
brake pedal firmly.
Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal firmly.
- Press and release the engine START/ STOP button.
Note: For vehicles with a diesel engine, the delay period before cranking begins will be longer in low ambient temperatures. This is due to extended glow plug operation. During this extended delay, the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) must remain firmly pressed.
Once the engine starts, release the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission), if it is safe to do so.
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Switching off the engine
To switch off the engine while the vehicle
is stationary:
Apply the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
Mark sure that Park (P) (automatic
transmission) or Neutral (N) (manual
transmission) is selected
Keyless start backup
If the vehicle is unlocked using the
emergency key blade, or the Smart key is
not detected by the vehicle, it will be
necessary to use the Keyless start backup
feature to disarm the alarm and start th
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 v
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Exhaust - Ingenium i4 2.0l Diesel Rear Silencer (G2142885) / Removal and
Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential
information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
Bonded Glazing
The windscreen, side and rear windows are bonded directly onto the
window frames on the body and liftgate.
The windows are bonded primarily for reasons of adhesive strength.
Bonded glazing provides additional torsional stiffness to the body.
Adhesive bonding of bonded windows
Rubber strip
