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2023 Land Rover Defender Stability Control Owners Manual

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1 2023 Land Rover Defender Stability Control

2 DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) SAFETY

3 DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OVERVIEW

4 SWITCHING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OFF

5 SWITCHING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) ON

6 ACTIVE REAR LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL

7 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)

2023 Land Rover Defender Stability Control

DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) SAFETY

Make sure the following warnings have been read and fully understood before driving the vehicle. Failure to follow the guidelines could result in vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.

WARNING
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) does not compensate for driver error or misjudgment. The vehicle should be driven with due care and attention at all times. Always drive in a manner that is safe for the vehicle, its occupants, and other road users. Failure to do so can potentially result in a loss of control of the vehicle.

WARNING
The vehicle may initially have reduced stability and braking performance in extremely low temperatures. In these conditions, drive with extra caution.

DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OVERVIEW

WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) SAFETY.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) helps maintain the vehicle’s stability in critical driving situations, e.g., during unstable driving conditions such as understeer and oversteer. If required, DSC controls the engine’s power output and applies the brakes at individual wheels.

NOTES
Noise from the braking system may be heard during DSC operation.

DSC may also activate if wheel spin is detected, to help improve the vehicle’s acceleration performance.

DSC automatically enables when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on. To switch DSC off, press and briefly hold the DSC OFF button. See SWITCHING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OFF.

DCS works in conjunction with the terrain response system. When operational, the terrain response system automatically adjusts DSC to suit the current driving program selection. See TERRAIN RESPONSE OPERATION.

The amber DSC lamp flashes in the instrument panel when DSC is active. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) (YELLOW).

The amber DSC lamp illuminates permanently if the system develops a fault. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer if the fault persists.

SWITCHING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OFF

WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) SAFETY.

WARNING
The vehicle’s stability and safety may be reduced by inappropriately switching Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) off. Switching DSC off could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, potentially leading to serious injury or death.

Press and briefly hold the DSC OFF button on the front control panel to switch DSC off.

A tone sounds and the DSC OFF warning lamp illuminates. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OFF (YELLOW).

NOTES

Switching DSC off reduces the level of traction and stability control intervention. An increase in wheel spin and a reduction in the vehicle’s stability may be experienced.
In the majority of driving situations, and particularly on-road, it is recommended that DSC is not switched off.
DSC cannot be switched off if the comfort, ECO or AUTO terrain response driving programs are selected. See TERRAIN RESPONSE OVERVIEW.
Make sure DSC is switched back on at the earliest opportunity. See SWITCHING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) ON.

SWITCHING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) ON

WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) SAFETY.

Press the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) OFF button on the front control panel to switch DSC on.

The DSC OFF warning lamp extinguishes to confirm DSC has been switched on. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OFF (YELLOW).

NOTES
DSC automatically enables when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.

ACTIVE REAR LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL

WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) SAFETY.

The active rear locking differential improves traction on uneven surfaces.

CAUTION
Make sure the following guidance is followed, to avoid causing damage to the active rear locking differential.

During the vehicle’s first 1 600 km (1 000 miles):

Avoid fully pressing the accelerator pedal.
Do not exceed a vehicle speed of more than 190 km/h (120 mph).
NOTES
Always observe the national speed limits for the country in which the vehicle is traveling.
Avoid prolonged periods of driving at speeds in excess of 160 km/h (100 mph).

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)

The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system enhances the vehicle’s traction and stability on uneven and slippery roads, and in adverse conditions.

The AWD system automatically varies the status between AWD and Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) to suit the current driving style and prevailing conditions. The status can be viewed via the 4x4i feature. See 4X4i OVERVIEW.

The instrument panel displays a message if a fault is detected with the AWD system. Reduced vehicle performance may also be experienced. In this event, the vehicle can still be driven, but with extra care. If the fault persists, contact a retailer/authorized repairer at the earliest opportunity.

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