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.
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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
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Fuel consumption
The fuel consumption figures have been
calculated using the EC test procedure
UN/ECE R101.
Under normal use, a vehicle's actual fuel
consumption figures may differ from those
achieved through the test procedure, e.g.,
dependent on driving technique, road and
traffic conditions, environmental factors
Tyre pressures
All tyre pressures, including the
spare, should be checked
regularly using an accurate
pressure gauge, when the tyres
are cold.
Pressure checks should be carried
out only when the tyres are cold,
and the vehicle has been
stationary for more than 3 hours.
A hot tyre at, or below, the
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