Land Rover Discovery: Towing weights
WEIGHTS, for details of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Train Weight (GTW) and axle weights.
*The nose weight can be increased to a maximum of 175 kg for vehicles with 5 seats and to a maximum of 125 kg for vehicles with 7 seats. Make sure that the maximum rear axle, the GVW and the GTW weights are not exceeded.
Europe only
When towing, the maximum permissible GVW can be increased by a maximum of 100 kg, provided that the road speed is limited to 97 km/h (60 mph) or less.
Note: When calculating the rear axle loading, remember that the trailer's nose weight, the load in the vehicle's loadspace, the weight on the rails/roof rack and the weight of rear seat passengers, must all be added together.
TOW BALL OPTIONS
Tow ball options for 5 seat vehicles and 7 seat vehicles without a spare wheel:
- Powered tow ball.
- Bolt on tow ball.
- Detachable tow ball.
- Trailer hitch tow bar.
Tow ball options for 7 seat vehicles with a spare wheel:
- Detachable tow ball.
- Bolt on tow ball.
- Trailer hitch tow bar.
TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST (TSA)
When a trailer is attached, TSA will automatically detect when trailer sway is developing. It will then gradually reduce the vehicle's speed, by cutting engine power and applying the brakes to help regain control.
TSA will not operate in the event of the trailer jack-knifing.
The ability of TSA may be reduced when travelling on slippery surfaces.
Note: TSA will not operate when Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is switched off.
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Hitch guidance
Hitch guidance is a user selectable Touch
screen feature that can aid the process of
guiding the vehicle to a trailer's tow hitch.
Use Hitch guidance while reversing the
vehicle to a trailer hitch.
Fitting the detachable tow ball
Remove the protective cover from the
vehicle mounting and stow it in the
tow ball stowage area.
The tow ball can only be installed
when the locking lever is in the
unlocked position (red show
Trailer hitch (Australia only)
Never leave the trailer hitch loose
in the vehicle. It could become a
projectile in the event of an
accident, or during heavy braking.
Consult a Retailer/Authorised Repairer for
the latest informati
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe.
Refer to: Standard Workshop Practices (100-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (4
Changing the follow mode set gap
It is the driver's responsibility to
select a gap appropriate to the
driving conditions.
Four gap settings are available. The
selected gap setting is displayed in the
Message centre when the gap adjustment
buttons are operated.
Each gap is indicated by an additional bar
in front of the vehicle icon
