Land Rover Defender: Tow hitch receiver
Make sure the relevant safety warnings and cautions have been read and understood before towing a trailer.
The fitting of a tow hitch is required before towing
Note: Make sure that safety chains are used and connected as shown.
Do not loop a safety chain over the tow ball. The safety chain may slide off, preventing correct operation in the event that the trailer becomes disconnected. Failure to correctly secure a safety chain could result in serious injury or death.
TOW HITCH
Make sure the relevant safety warnings and cautions have been read and understood before towing a trailer.
The fitting of a tow hitch is required for towing with the tow hitch receiver.
The following tow hitch dimensions must be adhered to:
- The maximum recommended length is 6.9 in (175 mm).
- The maximum recommended ball
height is:
- Coil suspension: -0.6 in (-15 mm).
- Air suspension: 1.3 in (35 mm).
Never leave the tow hitch loose in the vehicle. In the event of an accident, or during heavy braking, the tow hitch can become a projectile potentially causing serious injury or death.
If in any doubt about the fitment of a tow hitch, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
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Towing a trailer
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before towing a trailer.
Before towing a trailer, make sure both
the vehicle and the trailer are being used
in accord
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before towing a trailer.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) automatically
detects when sway is developing on a
correctly
Advanced tow assist
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before towing a trailer.
Note: Advanced tow assist only operates
if the connected trailer has had a profile
created,
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Description
RCM
NOTES:
RHD vehicle is shown, LHD vehicle is similar.
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
The RCM is located under the floor console and controls the operation of the
SRS. The RCM receives an ignition feed
from the Body Control Module (BCM)/ Gateway Control Modul
Tire markings
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
have been read and understood before
replacing a tire.
All replacement tires must be the same
specification as the original equipment
tires, except for approved winter tires,
off-road tires, and Professional Off-Road
(POR) tires. If in doubt, consult a
retail
