Braking System
Principle of Operation
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
Do not coast with the engine switched off. The engine must be running to ensure effective power-assisted braking. The brakes will still operate with the engine off, but significantly more pedal effort will be required.
If the red brake system warning light illuminates, stop the vehicle as soon as possible, taking appropriate precautions, and seek qualified assistance.
Do not place floor mats under the brake pedal that are not approved by the company. Also, do not place any objects that could impede the pedal's movement. This will restrict pedal travel and reduce braking efficiency.
Heavy rain or water may negatively affect brake performance. In such conditions, it is recommended to intermittently apply the brake pedal with light pressure to dry the brakes.
ABS Malfunction Indicator
The ABS indicator light illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.If this amber indicator light illuminates while driving (accompanied by a warning message), drive with extreme caution, avoid harsh braking if possible, and seek qualified assistance as soon as possible.
Steep Slopes
If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery slope, it may start to move even with the brakes applied. This occurs because ABS cannot detect vehicle movement when the wheels are not rotating. To counteract this, briefly release the brakes to allow the wheels to rotate. Then, reapply the brakes to activate ABS.Brake Assist (EBA)
If the driver applies the brake pedal sharply, the EBA system automatically increases braking force to the maximum for the quickest possible stop. If the driver applies the brake pedal slowly, but driving conditions cause ABS to engage the front wheels, EBA will increase braking force to engage ABS on the rear wheels.EBA ceases to operate as soon as the brake pedal is released.
ℹ️ The amber brake warning light illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
If the amber indicator light for the EBA system illuminates and a corresponding warning message appears, stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and seek qualified assistance.
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
The EBD system manages the distribution of braking force between the front and rear wheels to ensure maximum braking efficiency.If the vehicle is unloaded (e.g., only the driver is present), the EBD system reduces the braking force applied to the rear wheels. If the vehicle is heavily loaded, the EBD system increases the braking force applied to the rear wheels.
ℹ️ The red brake warning light illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
A malfunction in the EBD system is indicated by the continuous illumination of the red warning light and the appearance of a corresponding warning message. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and seek qualified assistance.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
The parking brake acts on the rear wheels. Therefore, the reliability of the parking brake depends on the firmness and stability of the surface.If the rear wheels are immersed in liquid mud or water, do not rely on the effective operation of the parking brake.
Note: After driving in challenging off-road conditions (such as marshy terrain, deep mud, etc.), additional maintenance and adjustment of the parking brake are required. Contact your Land Rover dealer or technical center.
Manual EPB Operation
With the vehicle stationary, pull the lever upwards (as indicated by the arrow) and release it.P The parking brake warning light will illuminate.
Ensure the warning light remains illuminated (not flashing): this indicates the brake has been applied correctly.
If you pull the parking brake lever while the vehicle is moving at less than 3 km/h (2 mph), it will cause a sudden stop. The stop lights will not illuminate.
Automatic EPB Engagement
The EPB engages automatically when the ignition is switched off and the vehicle speed drops below 3 km/h (2 mph) (unless the selector is in the 'P' (Park) position).To prevent automatic engagement, stop the vehicle, press and hold the EPB disengage switch. Within five seconds, switch off the ignition and continue to hold the EPB switch for another two seconds.
Dynamic Operation
⚠️ Driving with the parking brake engaged or repeatedly using the parking brake for deceleration can cause significant damage to the brake system.
In an emergency situation while driving at speeds above 3 km/h (2 mph), pulling the EPB lever upwards and holding it will gradually reduce speed. The brake warning light will illuminate, an audible warning will sound, and the message 'CAUTION! PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED' will appear on the information display. The stop lights will illuminate.
Manual EPB Disengagement
With the ignition switched on, press the brake pedal and press the EPB lever. The electronic parking brake will disengage.Automatic EPB Disengagement
If the vehicle is stationary, and the EPB is engaged, and the gear selector is in 'D' (Drive) or 'R' (Reverse), pressing the accelerator pedal will disengage the EPB and allow the vehicle to move.Note: Automatic EPB disengagement is only possible if the driver's door is closed and the driver's seatbelt is fastened.
To delay automatic disengagement, keep the EPB lever engaged and release it at the desired moment. The brake system will gradually reduce braking force, allowing for a smooth start. If the reduction in system force causes the vehicle to move after selecting a gear, the full parking brake force will be reapplied.
To cancel the EPB force reduction function, manually engage the parking brake after selecting a gear.
If a malfunction occurs, the message 'AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGEMENT UNAVAILABLE' will appear on the information display.
When starting a journey, the EPB disengagement time may increase when shifting from 'P' (Park) or 'N' (Neutral). This increases the time for gear engagement.
EPB Indicators
If the system detects a malfunction, the amber indicator light will illuminate, and a message will appear on the information display.If the system detects a malfunction during EPB operation, the red parking brake warning light will flash, and the message 'PARKING BRAKE FAULT' will appear on the information display.
Note: The red parking brake warning light will remain illuminated for at least ten seconds after the ignition is switched off.
