Manual Land Rover Defender V8 (page 65 of 191) (English)

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Gearbox & transmission

THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK

Unlike many four wheel drive vehicles, all

Land Rover vehicles have permanent four

wheel drive. This is achieved by the inclusion

of a lockable differential between the front and

rear drive shafts. With the differential locked,

the drive shafts to front and rear axles are (in

effect) joined together, causing both to rotate

at the same speed. This is a normal feature

with all four wheel drive vehicles and

enhances traction on difficult off-road

surfaces. However, with the differential

unlocked the different running requirements

of the two axles can be accommodated,

thereby enabling Land Rover vehicles to

operate permanently in four wheel drive for

both road AND off-road use.

Selecting diff lock

The diff lock can be engaged or disengaged

either with the vehicle stationary, or when

driving at any road speed. However, with the

vehicle in motion it is ESSENTIAL to be

travelling on firm ground, in a straight line,

and without wheel slip.

WARNING

DO NOT engage the diff lock if one or more

wheels are slipping - this could damage the

transmission. If wheels are slipping, ease

off the accelerator before engaging the diff

lock.

DO NOT engage the diff lock from the

transfer neutral position.

To lock the differential:

Briefly ease the throttle and move the transfer

gear lever to the left - from either ’H’ (high) or

’L’ (low) position (the warning light on the

instrument panel will illuminate).

To unlock the differential:

Move the transfer gear lever to the right - to

either ’H’ (high) or ’L’ (low) position as

required; when the diff lock disengages the

warning light will extinguish.

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