Land Rover Discovery: Traffic sign recognition
The Traffic sign recognition system is a driving aid only. It remains the driver's responsibility to drive with due care and attention, in a manner which is safe for the vehicle, its occupants and the other road users. The driver should still observe all other road signs, road markings and situations that are not detected or recognised by the Traffic sign recognition system.
The Traffic sign recognition system uses the forward-facing camera, located in the base of the rear-view mirror. This detects speed signs, no overtaking signs and variable overhead speed signs and displays symbols of the detected signs, in the Message centre. Traffic signs with extra information (for example, reduced speed limits for wet road conditions) are also detected and compared with the vehicle's systems (for example, rain sensor, wipers, etc.) and may also be displayed in the Message centre. Speed limit information from the Navigation system is displayed for roads with no signage.
Note: If the standard road navigation is not available, the Traffic sign recognition system uses the camera only.
Note: Make sure that the windscreen area in front of the rear-view mirror is kept clean and free of obstructions, for example, stickers, debris, mud, snow, ice, etc.
The Traffic sign recognition system can be switched on and off via the Instrument panel menu. The system operates up to a maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
The three basic functions of the Traffic sign recognition system are as follows:
- Speed limit detection: A corresponding sign is displayed in the Message centre.
- Speed alert: When the vehicle's speed
is greater than (or equal to) the
detected speed limit, a flashing red
ring, around the displayed speed limit
sign, is displayed in the Message
centre.
Speed alert can be switched on/off, or the settings can be adjusted to display three different settings:
- When the vehicle's speed equals the detected speed limit.
- When the vehicle's speed is 10 km/h (5 mph) above the detected speed limit.
- When the vehicle's speed is 20 km/h (10 mph) above the detected speed limit.
- No overtaking zone: When a no overtaking sign is detected, the system also displays a corresponding sign in the Message centre.
Note: The Traffic sign recognition system does not detect road markings or situations with no signage, for example, railway crossings, etc.
Traffic sign recognition limitations
The system may provide false information or function incorrectly in the following conditions:
- Travelling in adverse weather conditions. For example, heavy fog, rain, snow, etc.
- Concealed or covered signage.
- Driving towards very bright lights/ lamps.
- The windscreen area in front of the camera is covered by a sticker, misted over, dirty, covered in snow or mud, etc.
- Navigation information is incorrect.
- Travelling in an area not covered by the Navigation system.
- Non-conforming road signs.
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Media controls
In the interest of safety, only
operate, adjust or view the
system when it is safe to do so.
Sustained exposure to high sound
levels (greater than 85 decibels)
can damage your hearing.
Tou
Media settings
To view the MEDIA SETTINGS menu,
select Media from the GENERAL
SETTINGS menu.
The MEDIA SETTINGS menu contains the
following options:
Traffic Announcement. Swtich on/off.
Sound: Select to view the
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Touch screen controls
Do not adjust the Touch screen
controls, or allow the system to
distract the driver, while the
vehicle is moving.
Always run the engine during
prolonged use of the Touch screen.
Failure to do so may discharge the
vehicle's battery; preventing the
engine from starting.
Avoid spilling or splashing
Oil Seals
Never use a seal which has been improperly stored or handled.
Take great care when removing old seals that the sealing surfaces and
seal
housing are not damaged.
Carefully examine seal before installing to make sure that it is clean
and
undamaged.
Make sure that the surface on which the se
