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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