Range Rover Classic
70
BRAKES
8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WARNING LIGHTS
Brake fluid pressure/level and parking brake
warning light (RED) - 1
BRAKE - USA vehicles (RED) - 1
The warning light situated in instrument binnacle
indicates insufficient pressure in system and/or low
fluid level. Warning light will illuminate when ignition is
switched ON as part of initial bulb check, and when
parking brake is applied.
If pressure in hydraulic system is lower than cut-in
pressure for warning light, light will illuminate. When
light is on hydraulic pump will run. Note, if light
remains illuminated after bulb check and releasing
park brake, DO NOT drive vehicle until light
extinguishes.
WARNING: If light illuminates while vehicle
is in motion, investigate fault immediately.
Braking will be available after loss of
pressure, but greater force will be required at
pedal to slow vehicle.
ABS warning light - (AMBER) - 2
ANTI LOCK - USA vehicles (RED) - 2
WARNING: Power assisted braking is not
available if ignition is switched off. An
increase in effort at brake pedal will be
required to apply brakes.
The ABS warning light situated in instrument binnacle
indicates a failure in ABS system. Warning light will
illuminate when ignition is switched ON, it will
extinguish when vehicle speed exceeds 7 km/h (5
mph). This indicates that system self monitoring check
was successful and the system is performing
correctly.
If light remains on or subsequently illuminates with
ignition ON a fault in ABS system is indicated. The
self monitoring procedure is repeated frequently while
ignition is ON. If a fault is detected during self
monitoring, light will illuminate indicating that one or
more wheels are not under ABS control.
The ABS warning light will also indicate whether or not
the ABS ECU has recorded any faults which have not
been repaired. After the ignition is switched on and
the ECU has completed its self check no faults are
recorded the ABS warning light will switch off for half a
second. This will occur before driving above 7 kph (5
mph).
This enables a vehicle tester to check ABS without
driving the vehicle.
WARNING: Reduced ABS control is
possible with ABS warning light
illuminated depending on severity and
type of fault. If both ABS and brake failure warning
lights are illuminated, loss of system pressure or
hydraulic pump failure is indicated.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT FAULT IS IMMEDIATELY
INVESTIGATED.
ABS warning light
If no faults have been recorded, the ABS warning light
will switch off for half a second after ignition is
switched on and the ECU has completed its self
checks. This will occur during the time that the light is
on between switching on and driving above 7 kph (5
mph).
This enables a vehicle tester to check ABS without
driving the vehicle.