L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
LIFTING AND TOWING
08-4
Towing
Towing
The vehicle has permanent four wheel drive. The
following towing instructions must be adhered
to:
Towing on 4 wheels with driver operating
steering and brakes
Select 'N' on automatic gearbox selector.
CAUTION: If 'N' cannot be selected, vehicle must
not be towed.
Set the transfer box in neutral by inserting a spare 5
amp fuse in position 37 in passenger compartment
front fusebox.
CAUTION: If, due to an electrical fault, neutral
cannot be selected due to battery disconnection,
vehicle may be towed for a maximum period of 3
hours at a maximum speed of 30 km/h (20 mph).
CAUTION: The 5 amp fuse must be removed on
completion of vehicle repair.
Turn the ignition key to position 'll' for 15 seconds
then turn key back to position 'l'.
WARNING: Do not turn the ignition key to
position 'O' or attempt to remove the key whilst
the vehicle is being towed. If an electrical fault is
suspected, disconnect the battery before turning
ignition key to position 'll'.
CAUTION: Provided that the above procedures
have been carried out and neutral was selected
on transfer box, the vehicle may be towed for a
maximum period of 6 hours at a maximum speed
of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Secure tow rope, chain or cable to the lashing/towing
eye.
Release the handbrake.
WARNING: The brake servo and power assisted
steering system will not be functional without the
engine running. Greater pedal pressure will be
required to apply the brakes, the steering system
will require greater effort to turn the front road
wheels. The vehicle tow connection should be
used only in normal road conditions, 'snatch'
recovery should be avoided.
Suspended tow
To prevent vehicle damage, the front or rear
propeller shaft MUST BE removed, dependent
upon which axle is being trailed.
Mark propeller shaft drive flanges at transfer box and
axles with identification lines to enable the propeller
shaft to be refitted in its original position.
Remove the propeller shaft fixings, remove the shaft
from the vehicle.
If the front axle is to be trailed turn ignition key to
position '1' to release steering lock.
The steering wheel and/or linkage must be
secured in a straight ahead position. DO NOT use
the steering lock mechanism for this purpose.
