Freelander System Description and Operation
INSTRUMENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The LCD shows odometer readings up to 99999.9 miles or kilometres and trip computer readings up to 999.9 miles
or kilometres. A trip counter reset button is located at the bottom of the speedometer and resets the counter to zero
when pressed for more than two seconds. A short press will change the LCD display from odometer to trip.
The odometer uses the same CAN messages as the speedometer to calculate the distance travelled. If the CAN
message fails, the LCD will display the odometer distance and 'Error' alternately for one second each.
The LCD also displays gearbox status information as shown in the following table:
Tachometer
The tachometer is electronically operated and is driven by CAN messages from the ECM. The ECM output is derived
from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. Loss of the CAN message will cause the tachometer to read zero until the
engine speed message is restored.
Petrol models have a maximum tachometer scale reading of 8000 rev/min.
The tachometer scale has a red segment which denotes the maximum engine speed for the model. The engine must
not be operated beyond the start of the red segment. The maximum engine speed for the KV6 is 6500 rev/min.
Three warning lamps are located in the lower part of the tachometer face; Cruise control, Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) and handbrake and brake warning lamp.
LCD Character
Description
P
Park
R
Reverse
N
Neutral
D
Drive
Sport
Sport mode
4
Automatic gearbox operation up to 4th ratio
2
Automatic gearbox operation up to 2nd ratio
1
Automatic gearbox operation in 1st gear ratio
1
Manual mode 1st ratio
2
Manual mode 2nd ratio
3
Manual mode 3rd ratio
4
Manual mode 4th ratio
5
Manual mode 5th ratio
F and 4
(Flashing alternately)
Gearbox fault has occurred. Gearbox remains in fourth
gear.