Land Rover Discovery: 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.
- Press and release the engine START/
STOP button.
The engine now stops, but the vehicle's
ignition system remains on.
To switch off the engine while the vehicle
is moving:
It is not advisable to switch off the
engine while the vehicle is moving.
However, if a situation arises where
engine switch off is urgent, the
following procedure applies:
- Press and hold the engine START/
STOP button for longer than 2
seconds, or
- Press and release the engine START/
STOP button twice within 3 seconds.
With either method, the message Engine
Stop Button Pressed is displayed in the
Message centre.
SWITCHING ON THE IGNITION
To switch on the vehicle's ignition system
without starting the engine:
- Automatic transmission: Make sure
that a valid Smart key is inside the
vehicle, and that the brake pedal is not
pressed.
If the brake pedal is pressed when
the engine START/STOP button is
pressed, the engine will start.
Manual transmission: Make sure that
a valid Smart key is inside the vehicle,
and that the clutch pedal is not
pressed.
If the clutch pedal is pressed when
the engine START/STOP button is
pressed, the engine will start.
- Press and hold the engine START/
STOP button until the Instrument
panel warning lamps illuminate.
- Release the engine START/STOP
button.
ROLLING RE-START
If the engine is switched off while the
vehicle is moving, a rolling restart can be
initiated by:
- Automatic transmission: Selecting
Neutral (N) and pressing the engine
START/STOP button.
- Manual transmission: Firmly pressing
the clutch pedal, and simultaneously
pressing the engine START/STOP
button.
Note: The engine START/STOP button is
inhibited for 2 seconds after the engine
has been switched off.
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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
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
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
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To prevent accidental or
unauthorised operation, never
leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle. The
vehicle can be operated when the
Smart key is inside the vehicle.
Note: The operational range of the Smart
key will vary considerably, depending on
atmospheric conditions and interference
When removing and installing bearings, make sure that the following
practices are observed to make sure component serviceability:
CAUTION:
Service tools have been developed for removing the majority of
bearings; these must always be used where specified.
Remove all traces from bearing under inspec