Land Rover Defender: Terrain response operation

To select a terrain response driving program:

1. Press the terrain response button. The touchscreen displays the available driving programs.
2. Rotate the driver's-side heater control to select an appropriate driving program.

   Note: The driver's-side heater control automatically returns to being a climate and comfort control after a period of non-use.

   Note: A different procedure is required to select the AUTO driving program.

The touchscreen displays a confirmation message and the appropriate icon for the selected driving program. The instrument panel also displays the same icon.

Note: The driving program icon flashes if a program change is requested, but the change is inhibited due to Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) being active. The selection takes place once DSC is inactive.

Do not become distracted by the terrain response system while the vehicle is moving. Driver distraction could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.

Make sure the correct driving program for the prevailing conditions is selected.

Failure to select the correct driving program could result in vehicle damage.

COMFORT

Select the comfort driving program when driving on-road and on surfaces which are similar to a hard road surface.

For example, dry cobbles and dry wooden planks.

Select the comfort driving program when the need for any other terrain response driving program has passed.

Note: Hill Descent Control (HDC) remains active if it was previously selected manually.

GRASS GRAVEL SNOW

Select the grass gravel snow driving program when driving on a firm surface that is covered with loose or slippery material.

In the event that traction control systems restrict the vehicle's progress, switch off Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Switch DSC on again once the difficulty is overcome.

Note: It is recommended that the sand driving program is selected for deep snow or gravel.

MUD RUTS

Select the mud ruts driving program when driving on terrain that is muddy, rutted, soft, or uneven.

Vehicle performance is further enhanced if low range is also selected.

Note: In some instances, an instrument panel message may prompt the driver to select low range.

The suspension height raises automatically if the mud ruts driving program and low range are both selected.

SAND

Select the sand driving program when driving on terrain that is predominantly soft. For example, dry sand, deep gravel, or deep unpacked snow.

Do not select the sand driving program when driving on packed snow or ice.

Selecting the sand driving program in these circumstances could result in reduced vehicle stability and braking performance, potentially leading to personal injury and vehicle damage.

Vehicle performance is further enhanced if low range is also selected.

In the event that automatic braking systems restrict the vehicle's progress, switch off Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).

DSC should be switched on again as soon as the difficulty is overcome.

Note: It is recommended that the mud ruts driving program is selected if conditions become wet and deep enough to cause the wheels to sink.

ECO

The ECO driving program adjusts various vehicle systems and features in order to increase fuel economy.

The ECO driving program can be used in conjunction with the ECO DATA feature.

The ECO DATA feature comprises a number of touchscreen displays designed to encourage a more efficient driving style.

When selected, the ECO driving program:

• Switches off the heated or climate seats.
• Switches off the heated steering wheel.
• Sets the auto blower speed to low.
• May reduce the audio volume.

In addition:

• The heated windshield does not automatically switch on when the engine is started, if configured to do so.
• The performance of the climate system may be affected.

The ECO DATA feature monitors, displays, and records the driver's manual inputs on the touchscreen. Automatic inputs, e.g., adaptive cruise control acceleration, are not monitored, displayed, or recorded. Items not being monitored or recorded are grayed out.

Note: The ECO DATA feature only begins recording data after the vehicle has traveled at least 1 mile (1 km).

ROCK CRAWL

Select the rock crawl driving program for low speed control on extreme terrain.

Use the rock crawl driving program when traversing uneven rocky terrain, including inclines and declines.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in low range before selecting the rock crawl driving program. The instrument panel displays a message if rock crawl is selected when the transmission is in high range. Follow the on-screen instructions to select low range.

The suspension height raises automatically if the rock crawl driving program and low range are both selected.

WADE

Select the wade driving program when driving through deep water. When selected, the WADE AID feature becomes active.

The suspension height raises to the off-road height when the wade driving program is selected. The suspension height lowers back to normal height if the vehicle's speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Follow the guidance given on the touchscreen to make sure the system limitations are not exceeded. Failure to follow the guidance could result in vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.

CONFIGURABLE TR

The configurable terrain response feature allows the user to create a unique off-road terrain response profile.

To create a profile:

1. Select the CONFIGURABLE TR driving program via the front control panel.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create, save, or edit a profile.

To create a profile:

1. Select the CONFIGURABLE TR driving program via the front control panel.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create, save, or edit a profile.

Up to four profiles can be created.

A unique terrain response profile can be selected in the same way as a standard terrain response driving program. The last used profile is automatically selected. A pop-up menu allows the user to select an alternative profile, or to edit the current profile.

DYNAMIC

Select the dynamic driving program to coordinate the vehicle's control systems to contribute to a more dynamic driving experience.

Note: The dynamic driving program is a driving style setting, rather than a terrain response setting.

When the dynamic driving program and Sport (S) are selected, and manual gear changes are being made, transmission up-shifts are fully controlled by the driver. The transmission does not up-shift automatically, even if the engine's revolutions per minute (rpm) limit is reached.

The instrument panel briefly illuminates the gearshift indicator warning lamp at the recommended up-shift gear change point.

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