Land Rover Discovery Owners & Service Manuals

Land Rover Discovery: If the engine fails to start

Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Owner's Manual / Starting the engine / 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:

  1. Switch on the vehicle's ignition.
  2. Check the Instrument panel for any illuminated warning lamps, and the Message centre for warning messages.

    Seek qualified assistance if necessary.

  3. 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:

  1. Make sure that a valid Smart key is inside the vehicle.
  2. Make sure that Park (P) or Neutral (N) is selected.
  3. Press and hold the engine START/ STOP button until the warning lamps in the Instrument panel illuminate.
  4. Firmly press the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission).
  5. Slowly press the accelerator pedal, and hold it in the fully pressed position.
  6. Press and release the engine START/ STOP button. The engine will begin to crank.
  7. 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.

    next pageKeyless start backupIntelligent stop/startnext page

    READ NEXT:

     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

     Gearbox

     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

    SEE MORE:

     Front Row Seat Control Switchpack (G1780397) / Removal and Installation

    REMOVAL NOTES: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct. Refer to: Front Seat - Vehicles With: Power Seats (501-10, Removal and Installation). NOTE: LH illustration shown,

     Rear Drive Axle - Differential - Vehicles with- Active Driveline Hydraulic System Draining, Filling and Bleeding (G2058496) - General procedures

    GENERAL EQUIPMENT DRAINING 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 removed to provide extra clarity. Raise and

    © 2019-2025 Copyright www.lrdisc.com