The towing eye at the rear of the vehicle is designed for on-road recovery only. If it is used for any other purpose, it may result in vehicle damage and serious injury.
Use extreme caution when detaching towing equipment. Vehicle movement is possible, which can result in serious injury.
The rear towing eye is located under the loadspace floor panel.
The rear towing point is located behind a small access panel in the rear bumper.
To refit the access panel, align the lug into the recess in the bumper and then lightly press the opposite edge to engage the retaining clip.
All vehicles except 5.0L gasoline
The rear towing eye for vehicles with a tow bar is located behind a removable cover in the lower rear bumper.
To remove the cover:
- Rotate both fasteners 90 degrees counter-clockwise with a coin, or a similar object, to release the lower edge of the cover.
- Pull the cover forward from the rear lower edge to release the lugs on the top edge of the cover.
To refit the cover:
- Offer up the cover and make sure the lugs at the top edge engage with the holes in the body panel.
- Rotate each of the fasteners 90 degrees clockwise to secure the cover in position.
5.0L gasoline
The rear towing eye for vehicles with a tow bar is located behind a removable cover in the lower rear bumper.
To remove the cover:
- Rotate the three fasteners 90 degrees counter-clockwise with a coin, or a similar object, to release the lower edge of the cover.
- Pull the cover forward from the rear lower edge to release the lugs on the top edge of the cover.
To refit the cover:
- Offer up the cover and make sure the lugs at the top edge engage with the holes in the body panel.
- Rotate the three fasteners 90 degrees clockwise to secure the cover in position.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
WARNING
If the towing points are to be used for off-road recovery, it is essential that off-road driver training, covering recovery techniques is undertaken.
Further information on off-road driver training can be found at: www.landroverexperience.com.
TRANSMISSION PARK RELEASE
Make sure the following warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before carrying out the transmission park release. Failure to follow the guidance given could lead to serious injury, death, or vehicle damage.
WARNING
Before attempting the transmission park release procedure, make sure that the vehicle is secured with wheel chocks and apply the Electric Parking Brake (EPB). Failure to secure the vehicle can result in unexpected movement of the vehicle, which could result in personal injury.
WARNING
It is recommended that the following procedure is carried out only by qualified personnel. If in any doubt about carrying out the instructions, or if the warnings in this section cannot be complied with, seek qualified assistance. Failure to carry out the procedure as described could result in injury or death.
CAUTION
When Park [P] is released, the vehicle is free to move. Be sure to secure the vehicle to prevent unwanted movement. Unwanted movement of the vehicle can result in vehicle damage.
CAUTION
The transmission must be removed from Park (P) before recovering the vehicle. Failure to follow the transmission park release procedure can result in serious transmission damage.
The transmission park release procedure locks the transmission in Neutral (N) and prevents the transmission from automatically selecting Park (P).
NOTES
The following conditions must be satisfied before the transmission park release procedure will function. If any of these conditions are not met, the transmission park release procedure will not work.
- The vehicle must be stationary.
- The EPB must be applied.
- The vehicle battery must be sufficiently charged.
- The engine cranks but fails to start.
To release the park mechanism, follow this procedure:
- Apply the EPB. See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).
- Press the Start button. Do not press the brake pedal when pressing the Start button at this stage.
- Press and hold the brake pedal with your left foot during the next stages of the process.
- Press and hold the accelerator fully for one second, then release fully.
- Press and hold the accelerator fully for four seconds then release fully. Depending on vehicle specification, the instrument panel may display a message to confirm the gearbox is in service mode.
- Press the Start button to release from Park (P). The gear selector displays a flashing (P).
- The engine will attempt to start several times.
- Wait for the engine to complete the attempts to start, which can take up to 30 seconds.
- Move the gear selector to the Neutral (N) position. The instrument panel and gear selector displays (N). See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
- Release the brake pedal.
The vehicle can be towed once the EPB has been released as result of the above procedure. See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).
CAUTION
The EPB may remain applied due to a critical system failure. Towing the vehicle with the EPB applied may result in damage to the vehicle’s tires.
NOTES
If the vehicle remains stationary for longer than 10 minutes the system automatically re-engages Park ‘P’ gear to prevent battery drainage.
NOTES
If the vehicle battery is not sufficiently charged the transmission park release procedure cannot be completed. The vehicle cannot be towed until the park release procedure is successfully completed.
NOTES
If the engine is unable to crank, the park release procedure cannot be completed. The vehicle cannot be towed until the park release procedure is successfully completed.