Land Rover Defender: Electronic air suspension safety
Make sure the following warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before adjusting the electronic air suspension. Failure to follow the guidance could result in vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
Make sure the vehicle is clear of people and obstacles before adjusting the suspension height.
Make sure the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is applied, and the brake pedal released, if the suspension height is adjusted while the vehicle is stationary.
Take care when adjusting the suspension height if a trailer is attached to the vehicle.
ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION OVERVIEW
Make sure the relevant warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before adjusting the electronic air suspension.
The electronic air suspension system raises or lowers the height of the vehicle, based on a number of conditions and driver selections.
The electronic air suspension system comprises a number of features, including:
- Normal height.
- Off-road height.
- Extended mode.
- Access height.
- Auto access height.
- Locked access height.
- Rear height adjust.
- Adaptive dynamics.
Instrument panel messages and indicator lamps on the front control panel inform the driver of system status.
Note: Under certain circumstances, the electronic air suspension system may not perform a height change.
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Electronic air suspension controls
Make sure the relevant warnings and
cautions have been read and fully
understood before adjusting the
electronic air suspension.
The electronic air suspension controls are
located on the front contro
Extended mode
Make sure the relevant warnings and
cautions have been read and fully
understood before adjusting the
electronic air suspension.
Extended mode is an automatic
suspension height setting that raises th
Auto access height
Make sure the relevant warnings and
cautions have been read and fully
understood before adjusting the
electronic air suspension.
The vehicle can be configured to enter
access height automatically via
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Auxiliary power sockets
Only use approved accessories. Using any
other equipment may damage the
vehicle's electrical system. If in any doubt,
contact a retailer/authorized repairer.
The engine should be running when using
electrical accessories for long periods.
Failure to do so can discharge the battery.
Note: 12 V pow
Exterior Lighting - Control Diagram
CONTROL DIAGRAM - 1 OF 3
A = HARDWIRED: O = LIN: U = PRIVATE CAN: AW = ETHERNET: BL = HS CAN UN
SYSTEM BUS.
BCM/ GWM
Rear height adjust switch
HCM
Front height sensor (quantity 2)
Rear height sensor (quantity 2)
Headlamp Control Module B (HCMB)
Rear side marker lamp/Reflector (quantity 2)
