Range Rover: Steep slopes - Brakes - Range Rover Owner's ManualRange Rover: Steep slopes

If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery slope, it may begin to slide even with the brakes applied. This is because without wheel rotation, the ABS cannot determine vehicle movement.

To counteract this, briefly release the brakes to allow some wheel rotation. Then re-apply the brakes to allow ABS to gain control.

    Brake warning lamps
    The ABS warning lamp illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. See 57, WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS. If this amber warning lamp illuminates when driving (accompanied by an associated wa ...

    Emergency brake assist (EBA)
    If the driver rapidly applies the brakes, EBA automatically boosts the braking force to its maximum, in order to bring the vehicle to a halt as quickly as possible. If the driver applies the brake ...

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    Low oil pressure (red)
    Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes when the engine is started. If the lamp remains on, flashes, or illuminates while driving, stop the vehicle as soon ...

    USB Supported Devices
    ► USB Flash Drives ► Portable USB Hard Drives ► Fifth generation or later iPod ► iPod nano ► iPod touch ► iPod classicNot all iPods and USB drives are compatib ...

    HDC operation
    With HDC engaged, the speed of descent can be altered using the cruise control steering wheel switches, as follows: • To increase speed press and hold the + switch (2) until the desired speed ...