Land Rover Defender: Switching off the engine
Before switching off the engine, it is recommended that the vehicle is stationary. Make sure the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is applied and the transmission is in Park (P).
Press and release the engine START/STOP button. The engine now stops. The vehicle's ignition system also switches off.
To switch off the engine while the vehicle is moving:
When the vehicle is moving it is not advisable to switch off the engine.
Driving with due care and attention remains the driver's responsibility.
Always drive in a manner which is safe for the vehicle, its occupants, and other road users. Driving without due care and attention greatly increases the risk of an accident.
If a situation arises where engine switch-off is urgent, the following procedure applies:
1. Press and hold the engine START/ STOP button for longer than 2 seconds, or
2. Press and release the engine START/ STOP button twice within 3 seconds.
With either method, the instrument panel displays the message Engine Stop button pressed.
SWITCHING ON THE IGNITION
To switch on the vehicle's ignition system without starting the engine:
1. Make sure that a valid smart key is inside the vehicle and that the brake pedal is not pressed.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed when the engine START/STOP button is pressed, the engine starts.
2. Press and hold the engine START/ STOP button until the instrument panel warning lamps illuminate.
3. Release the engine START/STOP button.
ROLLING RESTART
If the engine is switched off while the vehicle is moving, a rolling restart can be initiated. Selecting Neutral (N) and press the engine START/STOP button.
Note: The engine START/STOP button is inhibited for 2 seconds after the engine has been switched off.
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Engine start backup
The engine start backup feature is
required to disarm the alarm and start the
engine if either of the following occur:
The vehicle is unlocked using the
emergency key blade.
The smart key is not d
Auto stop/start
AUTO STOP/START
Always disable the auto stop/start system
before wading. Failure to do so could
cause damage to the vehicle.
The auto stop/start system is designed to
improve fuel efficiency. The sys
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A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Make sure that excessive force is not used. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in damage to the
vehicle.
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information
Opening and closing the taildoor
While the taildoor is open, the locking
latch is exposed. Do not attempt to
manually close the latch, as it may also
automatically soft-close and trap items
or body parts.
Do not drive with an open taildoor at
any time. Driving with an open taildoor
obscures the rear lights. Also, driving
with an
