Flat tow 2003 Land Rover Discovery
Has anyone flat towed a Land Rover Discovery. Mine is a 2003 model 4WD with transfer case that has a neutral. Would be pulling the LR with a 1997 CC Intrigue, 8.3L Cummins 300 HP. Thanks for any...
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The Disco II can be towed 4 down (from the OM Pg:217):
Towing the Vehicle
WARNING
ALWAYS adhere to the following procedure when towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Failure to do so could result in unintended vehicle movement or unanticipated vehicle conditions.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Secure the towing attachment from the
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of the vehicle to be recovered.
3. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’, so that the brake lights and direction indicators can be operated.
4. With the foot brake applied, set the main gearbox in ‘N’ (neutral) and then put the transfer box into neutral.
5. Set the main gearbox in ‘P’ (park).
6. Release the parking brake before towing the vehicle.
NOTE: If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is not considered safe to turn the starter switch, the vehicle cannot be towed with wheels on the ground.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to tow the vehicle unless the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’. If the vehicle is towed with the starter switch in position ‘I’, an inconsistency in the recorded vehicle mileage will occur. This must then be rectified by a Land Rover retailer.
DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter switch to position ‘0’ while the vehicle is in
motion; the starter switch must be at position ‘II’.
Without the engine running, the brake servo and power steering pump cannot provide assistance; greater effort will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal and turn the steering wheel. Longer stopping distances will also be experienced.
CAUTION: Leaving the starter switch in position ‘II’ for extended periods will put a raw on the battery, which can lead to voltage drop and ultimately to a discharged battery.
Towing the Vehicle
WARNING
ALWAYS adhere to the following procedure when towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Failure to do so could result in unintended vehicle movement or unanticipated vehicle conditions.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Secure the towing attachment from the
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of the vehicle to be recovered.
3. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’, so that the brake lights and direction indicators can be operated.
4. With the foot brake applied, set the main gearbox in ‘N’ (neutral) and then put the transfer box into neutral.
5. Set the main gearbox in ‘P’ (park).
6. Release the parking brake before towing the vehicle.
NOTE: If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is not considered safe to turn the starter switch, the vehicle cannot be towed with wheels on the ground.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to tow the vehicle unless the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’. If the vehicle is towed with the starter switch in position ‘I’, an inconsistency in the recorded vehicle mileage will occur. This must then be rectified by a Land Rover retailer.
DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter switch to position ‘0’ while the vehicle is in
motion; the starter switch must be at position ‘II’.
Without the engine running, the brake servo and power steering pump cannot provide assistance; greater effort will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal and turn the steering wheel. Longer stopping distances will also be experienced.
CAUTION: Leaving the starter switch in position ‘II’ for extended periods will put a raw on the battery, which can lead to voltage drop and ultimately to a discharged battery.
