Land Rover Defender: Extended mode
Make sure the relevant warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before adjusting the electronic air suspension.
Extended mode is an automatic suspension height setting that raises the vehicle to assist maneuvering in the event that the vehicle is:
- Grounded in severe off-road conditions.
- Lowered onto an obstacle.
- Wading in deep water.
- Driving in narrow ruts.
The instrument panel displays a message and the off-road indicator lamp on the front control panel flashes to confirm the vehicle is in extended mode.
Note: Extended mode cannot be selected manually.
The vehicle can be raised higher when in extended mode, if required. To further raise the vehicle:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold the up button (3) on the front control panel for longer than 3 seconds.
ACCESS HEIGHT
Make sure the relevant warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before adjusting the electronic air suspension.
The vehicle can be lowered to allow easier access. To lower the vehicle to access height:
1. Make sure the vehicle is in the normal height setting.
2. Press the down button (2) on the front control panel.
The instrument panel displays a message to confirm the vehicle is moving to access height.
Access height can be requested while the vehicle is moving. The suspension does not lower until the vehicle's speed is reduced sufficiently. If the vehicle's speed isn't reduced sufficiently within 1 minute, the request is canceled.
Access height can also be selected:
- Up to a minute after the vehicle's ignition is switched off.
- For a few seconds after the driver's door is opened.
The vehicle can be configured to enter access height automatically.
The normal height setting is automatically resumed once the vehicle is driven. To manually select the normal height setting, press the up button (3) on the front control panel.
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Auto access height
Make sure the relevant warnings and
cautions have been read and fully
understood before adjusting the
electronic air suspension.
The vehicle can be configured to enter
access height automatically via
Rear height adjust
Make sure the relevant warnings and
cautions have been read and fully
understood before adjusting the
electronic air suspension.
The height of the rear suspension can be
adjusted manually via the but
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Full function mode
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
have been read and understood before
using All Terrain Progress Control
(ATPC).
Full function mode builds on the features
available in descent control mode, to
further enhance the vehicle's ability to gain
traction in challenging conditions. The
benefits of fu
Cleaning screens and displays
Do not polish the Instrument panel.
Polished surfaces are reflective, and may
interfere with the driver's view. Driving
with an obstructed view may result in
accidents causing serious injury or
death.
When cleaning around electrical
equipment, such as switches, make sure
fluids do not leak into a
