Land Rover Defender: 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 the vehicle to assist maneuvering in the event that the vehicle is:
- Grounded in severe off-road conditions.
- Lowered onto an obstacle.
- Wading in deep water.
- Driving in narrow ruts.
The instrument panel displays a message and the off-road indicator lamp on the front control panel flashes to confirm the vehicle is in extended mode.
Note: Extended mode cannot be selected manually.
The vehicle can be raised higher when in extended mode, if required. To further raise the vehicle:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold the up button (3) on the front control panel for longer than 3 seconds.
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 lowered to allow easier access. To lower the vehicle to access height:
1. Make sure the vehicle is in the normal height setting.
2. Press the down button (2) on the front control panel.
The instrument panel displays a message to confirm the vehicle is moving to access height.
Access height can be requested while the vehicle is moving. The suspension does not lower until the vehicle's speed is reduced sufficiently. If the vehicle's speed isn't reduced sufficiently within 1 minute, the request is canceled.
Access height can also be selected:
- Up to a minute after the vehicle's ignition is switched off.
- For a few seconds after the driver's door is opened.
The vehicle can be configured to enter access height automatically.
The normal height setting is automatically resumed once the vehicle is driven. To manually select the normal height setting, press the up button (3) on the front control panel.
