Frelander 2. Manual — part 713

Cruise control

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Cruise control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control enables the driver to maintain a
constant road speed without using the
accelerator pedal. This is particularly useful for
motorway cruising, or for any journey where a
constant speed can be maintained for a lengthy
period.

USING CRUISE CONTROL

1. Set target speed, or increase speed.

2. Decrease speed.

3. Resume set speed.

4. Cancels cruise control operation without

erasing memorised speed.

Note: Cruise control is not available in HDC, or
when a Terrain Response special program has
been selected.

Note: Do not use cruise control in traffic
conditions where a constant speed cannot
easily be maintained.

Note: Do not use cruise control on winding
roads, or in slippery conditions.

Note: Do not use cruise control when driving
off-road.

Note: Do not use cruise control with SPORT
mode selected.

Engaging cruise control

Note: Cruise control can only be engaged at
speeds in excess of 30 km/h (18 mph).

Accelerate until the desired speed is reached,
then press the + switch to set the vehicle speed
into the system's memory. Cruise control will
now maintain that speed.

The cruise control warning
indicator will illuminate to confirm
cruise control is operational. Speed

can be increased using the accelerator pedal as
normal, to overtake for example. As soon as
the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle
speed will return to the set cruising speed.

Note: If the accelerator pedal is pressed for
more than 60 seconds, cruise control will be
cancelled.

Suspending cruise control

Cruise control can be suspended by a single
press of the cancel switch. The warning
indicator will extinguish when cruise control is
cancelled.

Cruise control will also be suspended if the
brake pedal is pressed, the gear selector is
moved to N, or if HDC or DSC are activated.

To resume cruise control operation at the
previously set speed, press the resume switch.

Note: The set speed will not be erased by
pressing the cancel switch. The set speed can
only be erased by switching off the ignition.

Reducing the cruise speed

To reduce cruising speed, press and hold the
— switch. Release the switch when the desired
speed is reached, the new speed will be set and
maintained.

The set speed can be reduced incrementally by
tapping the — switch. Each press of the switch
will decrease the speed by 1 km/h or 1 mph
depending on which scale is in use.

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Increasing the cruise speed

Press and hold the + switch to increase speed.
Release the switch when the desired speed is
reached, the new speed will be set and
maintained.

The speed can be increased incrementally by
tapping the + switch. Each press of the switch
will increase the speed by 2 km/h (1 mph).

Speed can also be increased using the
accelerator. When the desired speed is reached
press the + switch to set and maintain the new
speed.

CAUTION

When setting the cruise control to the
speed limit it is important to remember
that it is possible for the vehicle speed to

increase when travelling downhill. This may
result in the vehicle speed exceeding the speed
limit.

Terrain response

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Terrain response

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The Terrain Response System provides an
opportunity for the driver to feed back terrain
information to the vehicle by choosing a
general setting or one of three special
programs. It then uses that information to
optimise the vehicle's systems for improved
traction and driveability. It does this by
bringing together vehicle drive control systems
which usually operate individually.

The drive systems optimised by the Terrain
Response System are :-
• Engine management.
• Gearbox management.
• Intelligent coupling control.
• Dynamic stability, traction and Hill Descent

controls.

The system will provide a variable accelerator
pedal response, ranging from very cautious for
slippery conditions (where a large pedal
movement has only a small effect on engine
power) to very responsive (where engine
power is allowed to rise more quickly).

Note: Changing from one special program to
another will introduce noticeably different
responses. For example, the engine revs
produced by the current accelerator pedal
position, may increase or decrease in the new
program.

To familiarise yourself and get the best from
the system you should try out the programs in
circumstances which are safe for you and other
road users.

Terrain response has been designed to benefit
the driver no matter what their level of off-road
driving experience. The system will aid those
with less experience, and enhance the skills of
those with more experience.

USING TERRAIN RESPONSE

Note: The Terrain Response System is
designed to be engaged before crossing
difficult terrain. Do not wait until control has
been lost before using the special programs.

When the vehicle is started, the Terrain
Response System will be in its General
program. The General program will allow the
vehicle to operate capably in most conditions,
as some of the sub-systems will react to the
conditions where appropriate. When
conditions change, and more difficult
conditions are encountered, the appropriate
special program should be selected.

Before driving off-road

Before venturing off-road it is absolutely
essential that inexperienced drivers become
fully familiar with the vehicle's controls. In
particular, CommandShift, Hill Descent Control
(HDC), and the Terrain Response system.

Basic information and off-road driving
techniques can be found in the off-road driving
handbook available on-line at
http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com

Off-road driver training should be undertaken
by anyone intending to drive off-road. Training
is available at your nearest Land Rover
Experience centre. More details can be found at
http://www.landroverexperience.com

Driver override options

All systems will be set to their optimum
parameters for the conditions reflected in the
choice of special program. However, if
required, Hill Descent control can be operated
independently. See USING HDC (page 137). If
it has not been automatically selected by the
special program, it may be engaged as
required. Conversely, if it has been selected,
but is not required, it may be turned off.

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The HDC status will be displayed on the
message centre whether it is engaged or
disengaged by the system, or the driver. Use of
HDC in special programs may prompt
additional driving advice, and warnings to be
displayed on the message centre.

Although Dynamic Stability Control is
automatically engaged when a special program
is selected, it can be turned off if required See
USING TRACTION CONTROL (page 139).

Automatic gear selection can be overridden by
using the CommandShift function.

Terrain Response operation

A rotary control just in front of the gear lever is
used to select the required special program.
When the selector reaches the end of the
selection range in either direction it can be
rotated further, but it has no effect.

In addition to the general program, there are
three special programs.
• Grass/Gravel/Snow (also used for ice).
• Mud/Ruts.
• Sand.

When the starter button is pressed, the
indicators around the rotary control are
illuminated. The active program is highlighted
in amber, and the program icon is displayed in
the message centre.

The special programs remain active for six
hours after the ignition is turned off. If the
ignition is turned on again within six hours the
program will remain active. After six hours the
general program is automatically selected.

General program

This program is compatible with all
on and off-road conditions. If not
already active, it should be selected

before driving on surfaces which are similar to
a hard road surface. Dry cobbles, tarmac, dry
wooden planks, etc. all fall into this category.

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