Land Rover Defender: Warning Devices - Operation

BLIND SPOT ASSIST

The blind spot assist operates when following circumstances occur together:

• A vehicle is detected in the blind spot area.
• The driver tries to change lanes.

When blind spot assist operates it:

• Flashes the amber warning alert icon in the related door mirror or provides the solid warning.
• Applies a rotational force to the steering to keep the vehicle in the current road lane.
• An optical warning is displayed in the IPC.

Blind spot assist does not operate if REVERSE (R) or PARK (P) is selected.

BLIND SPOT MONITORING

The blind spot assist is an enhancement of BSM.

The BSM uses rear corner radars to detect adjacent lane moving objects and provides the warning on the door mirrors.

The area monitored extends from the door mirrors rearward, to approximately:

• 8.5 meters from the driver see line (driver able to see the vehicle in the window).
• Up to 3.5 meters from the side of the vehicle.

The driver is alerted with a warning alert icon in the relevant door mirror.

NOTE: If an over-taking vehicle is detected on both sides of the vehicle simultaneously, the warning alert icons in both door mirrors illuminate.

The LEDs are located towards the outside extremity of the door mirror glass, within the peripheral view of the driver.

They are not in any area of the door mirror where they could obscure or distract from the reflected image.

1. Warning alert icon
2. System status warning alert icon

The warning alert icon tells the driver if there is a vehicle in the blind spot area.

The system status warning alert icon tells the driver if there is a fault in the BSM.

The LEDs alerts are as follows:

The BSM has operating limitations and automatically turns OFF under certain operating conditions. During these operating conditions, the amber system status warning alert icon is permanently ON.

The BSM operating limitations are as follows:

• The feature is inactive until the vehicle speed is greater than 10 km/h (6 mph).
• The feature is inactive if a trailer is connected to the vehicle.
• The feature is inactive when REVERSE (R) or PARK (P) is selected.

The BSM can sense a blockage, if either of the radar signals are blocked or distorted, for example:

• Water
• Mud
• Sleet
• Snow.

In this situation, the amber system status warning alert icon is permanently ON. A 'Clear rear bumper Driver Assistance feature performance limited' message also displays in the IPC message center. The BSM is disabled until the blockage is cleared.

If there is a fault in the BSM, only the LED alert icon in the door mirror is provided until fault is recovered.

If the communication network fails, it is possible that the system status warning icon cannot be set to ON in the door mirror. The only way to find out is by checking the Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC). When faults are present in the BSM, DTCs are stored in the SODL and the SODR. If a SODL or a SODR is replaced it must be configured with the JLR approved diagnostic equipment.

APPROACHING VEHICLE SENSING

AVS system is an enhancement of the blind spot monitoring.

The AVS system operates in the same principle as BSM. However AVS monitors a larger area extending from the back of the BSM zone, to approximately:

• 70 meters behind the door mirrors.
• Up to 3.5 meters from the side of the vehicle.

The system alerts the driver to the presence of a vehicle approaching rapidly beyond the blind spot.

When a vehicle is detected by the AVS system, the following LED lighting sequence occurs:

NOTE: An amber warning icon is located in each door mirror.

REVERSE TRAFFIC DETECTION

NOTE:

• If a fault in a single sensor is detected, the entire feature is disabled.
• If the rear sensors are blocked, the feature performance is reduced, or the feature may be disabled all together.

1. Collision impact alert
2. Camera icon
3. Rear traffic monitor unavailable

Rear Traffic Warning

NOTE: If Rear Traffic Warning is switched OFF, the collision impact alert icon does not display, and no audio alerts sound.

The Rear Traffic Warning feature is active when in REVERSE (R). The feature also becomes active from a stationary position and remains active up to speeds of approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).

If required, the Rear Traffic Warning feature can be switched ON or OFF through the driver assistance menu. To switch the Rear Traffic Warning feature ON or OFF, complete the following steps:

1. Touch the settings icon from any screen
2. Select 'Vehicle'
3. Select 'Driver Assistance'
4. Select 'Collision avoidance'
5. Touch to switch toggle ON or OFF.

Rear Traffic Braking

NOTE: If Rear Traffic Braking is switched OFF, the system does not apply the brakes if a imminent collision is detected.

The Rear Traffic Braking feature is active when the vehicle detects reverse movement and remains active up to speeds of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).

The Rear Traffic Braking feature can also be switched ON or OFF through the driver assistance menu. To switch the Rear Traffic Braking feature ON or OFF, complete the following steps:

1. Touch the settings icon from any screen
2. Select 'Vehicle'
3. Select 'Driver Assistance'
4. Select 'Collision avoidance'
5. Touch to switch toggle ON or OFF.

REAR PROTECTION MONITOR

The rear protection monitor system does not operate when:

• REVERSE (R) is selected.
• The relative speed between the host vehicle and threat vehicle is below 10 km/h (6 mph).
• The sensors in the rear bumper become blocked.
• A vehicle crash is detected.
• A trailer is attached and connected.

The rear protection monitor system:

• May register false targets if traveling along a narrow lane, or in stop and go traffic.
• Does not work accurately if the sensors are misaligned due to bumper modifications, impact damage, etc.

LANE KEEP ASSIST SWITCH

CAUTION: Make sure the LKA system is disabled when connecting a trailer.

NOTE: The blind spot assist feature selection is merged with the LKA switch on the right steering wheel switch.

1. LKA switch

The LKA monitors the road lane markings in the event of an unintentional road lane departure. If the vehicle is about to cross a lane boundary, a rotational force is applied to the steering wheel to counter the lane boundary crossing. The IPC displays a warning icon when a rotational force is applied to the steering wheel.

The LKA system can be switched ON or OFF through the Steering Wheel Switch.

NOTE: The LKA switch also controls operation of the Blind Spot Assist system. The LKA system selection is retained across all ignition cycles.

Lane Keep Assist status

The IPC displays an icon when the LKA system is switched ON. The icon changes color as follows:

1. Gray lines indicate
   • The lane boundaries are not being tracked.
   • The driver is indicating on the same side. When indicating left, the left side only is grayed out. The same strategy applies when indicating right.
   • One or more of the system limitations criteria may have been met.
2. Green lines indicate
   • The lane boundaries are being tracked.
3. Red lines indicate.
   • When the LKA feature is intervening.

LKA status can also be viewed through the 'Driver Assistance' IPC view. The HUD also displays a warning.

NOTE: If a system fault has been detected with the IPC or HUD, the LKA continues to operate as intended.

The LKA system is not active when:

• REVERSE (R) or PARK (P) is selected.
• The brake pedal is pressed.
• A turn signal indicator is being used.
• The road lanes are not available or in poor condition.
• The road lane markings are not detected.
• The vehicle speed is approximately below 64 km/h (40 mph) or above 180 km/h (112 mph).
• Driving in lanes narrower than approximately 3 meters or wider than approximately 4 meters.
• Turning in tight road bends.
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is active.
• An Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS) event has occurred.
• A fault occurs in the system.
• The driver has applied excessive steering force.

The LKA system does not operate if:

• The road edges are unmarked.
• The windshield area in front of the rear view mirror becomes blocked by stickers, mud, snow, debris, etc.
• Adverse weather conditions exist. For example, heavy fog, rain, or snow.
• The driver has applied a counter steering input that is greater than the steering input from the LKA system.

The IPC displays messages to inform the driver of any performance or system issues.

EMERGENCY LANE KEEP ASSIST

CAUTION: Make sure the ELKA system is disabled when connecting a trailer.

NOTE: The ELKA system automatically switches ON every time the vehicle ignition is switched ON.

The ELKA system attempts to provide corrective steering inputs if it determines the following:

• The vehicle is getting too close to horizontal road edges. For example, grass, mud and snow.
• The vehicle is getting too close to vertical road edges. For example, cones, concrete barriers, walls and parked vehicles.
• The vehicle is drifting towards an adjacent lane where oncoming vehicles are detected.

NOTE: ELKA operates irrespective of the use of the turn signal indicators.

The ELKA system can be switched ON or OFF through the TS. To switch the system ON or OFF, complete the following steps:

1. Touch the settings icon from any screen
2. Select 'Vehicle'
3. Select 'Driver Assistance'
4. Select 'Collision avoidance'
5. Touch the 'Emergency Steering' Switch to toggle ON or OFF.

NOTE: Make sure the ELKA system is switched OFF before driving off-road.

The IPC displays visual warnings to inform the driver of the ELKA system status. The vehicle speakers also provides audio warnings.

NOTE: ELKA feature detecting oncoming vehicles is only operational when detecting an oncoming vehicle in an adjacent road lane.

If a system fault has been detected with the IPC or HUD, the ELKA continues to operate as intended.

The ELKA system is not active when:

• REVERSE (R) or PARK (P) is selected.
• The brake pedal is pressed.
• The vehicle speed is approximately:
• Below 64 km/h (40 mph) or above 180 km/h (112 mph) when ELKA is detecting road edges.
• Below 64 km/h (40 mph) or above 120 km/h (75 mph) when ELKA is detecting oncoming vehicles.
• The road edges are not detected.
• Turning in tight road bends.
• The driver has applied excessive steering force.
• Driving in lanes narrower than approximately 3 meters or wider than approximately 4 meters.
• A fault occurs in the system.

The ELKA system does not operate if:

• The windshield area in front of the rear view mirror becomes blocked by stickers, mud, snow, debris.
• Adverse weather conditions exist. For example, heavy fog, rain, or snow.
• DSC is active.
• An ABS event has occurred.
• The driver has applied a counter steering input that is greater than the steering input from the ELKA system.

The IPC displays messages to inform the driver of any performance or system issues.

TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION

The IPC displays symbols of recognized traffic signs. If no speed limit signs are visible, the IPC displays speed limit information taken from the navigation system.

The traffic sign recognition system is also able to detect traffic signs containing additional information. For example, the system is able to detect if a reduced speed limit is in place for wet conditions, and the wipers are switched on. In this instance, the reduced speed limit is displayed in the IPC.

The traffic sign recognition system does not operate to the optimum performance, if the windshield area in front of the rear-view mirror becomes blocked. For example, by stickers, mud, snow, debris.

The traffic sign recognition continues to operate using the vehicle navigation map information.

The traffic sign recognition system:

• Does not perform to the best of its ability in adverse weather conditions. For example, heavy fog, rain, or snow.
• May not perform, or may perform incorrectly, when the vehicle is traveling through an area not covered by the navigation system.
• May function incorrectly when driving toward bright lights.
• May not recognize concealed, covered, or non-conforming road signs.
• May not perform to the best of its ability if the navigation maps are out of date.

The IPC and TS display messages to inform the driver of any performance or system issues.

DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR

Driver fatigue alert

1. Fatigued - White
2. Highly fatigued - Amber

In the event of the driver becoming fatigued:

• The IPC displays a white icon. The IPC also emits a chime.
• The Driver Condition Monitor feature may warn the driver every 5 minutes if the driver continues to be fatigued.

In the event of the driver becoming highly fatigued:

• The IPC displays an amber icon. The IPC also emits a chime.
• The Driver Condition Monitor feature may warn the driver every 5 minutes if the driver continues to be highly fatigued.

NOTE: The icon remains illuminated until the OK button on the steering wheel is pressed.

The Driver Condition Monitor feature can be switched ON or OFF through the TS. To switch the feature ON or OFF, complete the following steps:

• Touch the 'SETTINGS' icon from any screen.
• Select 'Vehicle'
• Select 'Driver Assistance'
• Select 'Driver condition monitor'
• Driver fatigue alert: Touch to switch toggle ON or OFF.

Find rest areas

1. Fatigued - White
2. Highly fatigued - Amber

The Driver Condition Monitor feature can also find nearby rest areas, if selected, for when the driver becomes fatigued.

The IPC notifies the driver that rest areas are available nearby. The rest areas display on the TS.

NOTE: The find rest areas feature selection is retained across all ignition cycles.

To switch the feature ON or OFF, complete the following steps:

• Touch the 'SETTINGS' icon from any screen.
• Select 'Vehicle'
• Select 'Driver Assistance'
• Select 'Driver condition monitor'
• Find rest areas: Touch to switch toggle ON or OFF.

The Driver Condition Monitor is not active when:

• The vehicle speed is below 60 km/h (37 mph) or above 180 km/h (112 mph).
• A fault occurs in the system.

CLEAR EXIT DETECTION SYSTEM

CAUTION: Make sure that the warning icons on the door handle are not obscured. If the warning icons are not visible, the user may not notice a warning, which may cause damage to the vehicle.

Do not attach stickers or objects to the rear bumper. Stickers and other attachments may interfere with the operation of the clear exit detection sensors.

The clear exit detection system activates only when the door has been unlatched. The icons illuminate as follows:

1. Illuminates white to indicate that the system is active.
2. Illuminates amber to warn of a detected threat.

The amber icon illuminates when another vehicle or moving object is detected as approaching from behind. The system has calculated that opening the door could endanger the occupant, the vehicle or other road users. The system does not prevent the door from being opened. The icons extinguish after the door has been closed.

The CEDS may not be able to detect all approaching traffic in all circumstances. Operation of the system relies on the sensor ability to detect threats, which may be affected by road and weather conditions, but also if:

• Vehicles approach very quickly from behind.
• The sensors are impaired by mud, rain, frost, ice, snow, damage, accessories or stickers.
• The sensors are obscured by objects, such as towed items, or other vehicles close to the vehicle.

Under these circumstances, reduced warning times or loss of functionality may be experienced.

Clear exit monitor is only active below vehicle speeds of 5 km/h (3 mph). The CEDS remains active for 3 minutes after the ignition is switched OFF.

DIAGNOSTICS

The BCM/ GWM records any DTCs and related data. Read the DTCs and related data with the JLR approved diagnostic equipment.

The JLR approved diagnostic equipment can read live data and activate certain components.

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