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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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
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
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USB / CD Data Disk Audio
File Compatibility
NOTE:
Before attempting a repair to the in-vehicle
infotainment system
following concerns regarding no playback of audio files stored either
on a USB data storage device or on a CD data disc, check below to
ensure that the audio files in question are encoded in a compatible
format
There are a numbe
Parking Brake and Actuation Electronic Parking Brake Release When the
Vehicle Has no Electrical Power (G1785116) / General Procedures
CHECK
WARNING:
Chock the wheels and make sure that all personnel are clear of the
vehicle before carrying out the following procedure
NOTES:
To be carried out in the event that the vehicle has no electrical
power.
Right hand illustration shown, left hand is similar.
Disconnect the battery groun
