Terrain response -> GENERAL PROGRAM for Your Land Rover Evoque SUV 2020

Terrain response  
Terrain response  
BEFORE DRIVING OFF-ROAD  
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely  
essential that inexperienced drivers become  
fully familiar with the vehicle's controls. In  
particular Hill Descent Control (HDC) and the  
Terrain Response system.  
Basic guidance for Off-Road driving can be  
found in the Land Rover Off-Road Driving  
handbook. This is a free download at:  
Also, Off-Road training is available at Land  
Rover Experience centres. Further information  
is available at:  
TERRAIN RESPONSE OPERATION  
Terrain Response selection is via one of two  
centre console switches. Depending on vehicle  
specification, the control switches may include  
a Dynamic program setting. Use the switches  
to move through up to five program selections.  
The currently selected program icon will be  
displayed in the message centre.  
DYNAMIC  
This special program is associated  
with a driving style rather than a type  
of terrain. Choose this program for  
exploiting the vehicle's full on-road potential,  
providing a more focussed and involved  
driving experience.  
Note: Changing between special programs will  
alter various vehicle settings, e.g., engine revs  
while at the current accelerator pedal position  
may alter, or the steering feel might change.  
These changes are not dramatic but will be  
noticable.  
When selected, this program optimises  
handling and driveability characteristics for  
maximum feedback and responsiveness.  
It is advisable to experiment with the available  
settings in an environment that will not affect  
other road users.  
GENERAL PROGRAM (SPECIAL  
PROGRAMS OFF)  
This program is compatible with all  
on and off-road conditions. If not  
already active, it should be selected  
before driving on surfaces which are similar to  
a hard road surface. Dry cobbles, tarmac, dry  
wooden planks, etc., all fall into this category.  
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Terrain response  
This program should be selected once the need  
for a special program has passed. Once the  
special program has been deselected, all of the  
vehicle systems will return to their normal  
settings except HDC. HDC will remain active if  
it was selected manually.  
WADING  
The maximum advisable wading depth is  
500mm (19.7in). If the vehicle remains  
stationary in water above the door sill level,  
severe electrical damage may occur.  
Do not switch off the engine when  
wading and avoid stopping. If the  
engine stalls, restart immediately.  
GRASS-GRAVEL-SNOW  
This program should be used  
where a firm surface is covered  
with loose or slippery material.  
If water has entered the engine air  
intake, switch off immediately. The  
vehicle must be recovered from the  
water and be transported to a Land  
Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer.  
Note: For deep snow it is recommended that  
the Sand program is selected.  
Note: If the vehicle is unable to gain traction in  
deep snow, switching DSC off may help. DSC  
should be switched on again, as soon as the  
difficulty is overcome.  
DRIVER OVERRIDE OPTIONS  
Although Dynamic Stability Control is  
automatically engaged when a special program  
is selected, it can be turned off if required. See  
91, DISABLING DSC.  
MUD-RUTS  
This program should be used for  
crossing terrain that is muddy,  
rutted, soft or uneven. HDC is  
Hill Descent Control (HDC) will be  
automatically engaged for some terrain  
response programs. If required it can be  
deselected or engaged independently of  
Terrain response. See 96, HILL DESCENT  
CONTROL (HDC) CONTROLS.  
automatically selected with this program.  
SAND  
This program should be used for  
terrain which is predominantly soft  
dry sand or deep gravel.  
The HDC status will be displayed on the  
message centre whether it is engaged, or  
disengaged, by the system or by the driver.  
Note: If the vehicle is unable to gain traction in  
extremely soft, dry sand, switching DSC off  
may help. DSC should be switched on again as  
soon as the difficulty is overcome.  
If the sand to be crossed is damp/wet, and  
sufficiently deep to cause the wheels to sink  
into the surface, the Mud-Ruts program should  
be used.  
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