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Location: Romiley
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D4 Manuals on ownerinfo.landrover.com
Some interesting reading...
Notice that the 4.0 V6 petrol is still an option in some countries
As is a Coiler option Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
26th Aug 2009 9:26 pm
the kergan
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Swindon Wiltshire
Posts: 535
I have been talking to a few dealers about a D4 in last few days and I was led to believe the D4's would all be Auto's but I have been told by 2 dealers that there will also be a manual available using the current D3 engine and gearbox.
While I understand this will not be the new engine I would prefer a manual car, plus it is over £2000 cheaper than the auto version.
The base model also seems to have a lot more toys than my current D3 GS modelI have something to say! It's better to burn out... than to fade away!
26th Aug 2009 10:05 pm
Heyloft
Member Since: 02 Apr 2006
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 297
There are a few strange things in the online manuals
for rear camera it shows it in the 'spoiler' bit where the rear high level brake light is, but it is actually located next to the boot realease button above the number plate.
Also the entertainment/navigation section talks about the dual screen and viewing angles
But it's the same manual for the FFRR it's not that obvious and I got sooooo excited Wot's that in Old Money
Fuji White D4 HSE-LUX
rear entertainment
TV
TPMS
Park Heater
Centre Console cooler box
26th Aug 2009 10:38 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Start Button and SmartKey look a total and utter faff - sometimes you have to ask the question... Why?Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
26th Aug 2009 10:48 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
26th Aug 2009 11:07 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
There is also a safety angle.
Not having the ignition key gubbins and keys hanging down around the steering wheel can help avoid injury in an accident. Also in theory adds a little extra space around the steering wheel.
27th Aug 2009 9:02 am
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10442
SN wrote:
Start Button and SmartKey look a total and utter faff - sometimes you have to ask the question... Why?
Have to agree why
Imagine this scenario. You turn up at the airport late and arrange your car to be parked. You jump out the car with the key thing in your pocket, run and catch your plane. The driver drives off in your car to park it up. He stops the car by the parking office and Doh....In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
27th Aug 2009 10:04 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
simon wrote:
There is also a safety angle.
Not having the ignition key gubbins and keys hanging down around the steering wheel can help avoid injury in an accident.
Making all cars out of marshmellows achieves the same - but it ain't gonna happen is it?
Who knows? Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
27th Aug 2009 11:13 am
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
SN wrote:
Start Button and SmartKey look a total and utter faff - sometimes you have to ask the question... Why?
Heathen Embrace technology
27th Aug 2009 11:55 am
MartinR
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Oxon
Posts: 708
SN wrote:
Start Button <snip> sometimes you have to ask the question... Why?
'cos you can't not wait for the pre-heat cycle to complete anymore? Don't actually know if starting before the "glow plug" light goes out really matters, but in MrsR's 5 series on a cold morning, you press the start button and get a warning that pre heat is still happening, then it starts after a delay. From reading the ownerinfo on line, the D4 will be the same - up to 12 seconds wait, it says (dunno how cold it has to be for that to happen!!!)
Martin
13th Sep 2009 10:49 am
SN
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Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
surely you're in the 'numpty corner' if you're a diesel vehicle owner and don't know about the glow plug light wait Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
13th Sep 2009 11:20 am
Verydisco
Member Since: 02 Jan 2005
Location: A bit there, a bit over there and sometime at home, France
Posts: 1006
Hi
Manual is only with the 2.7L single turbo engine and only on the base model.
3.0L is auto onlyl=Oo\________/oO=l l:Ool======loO:l
Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - Orkney Grey, on Black, on Piano Black.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
FREELANDER 2 Td4 HSE "000" - Santorinin Black on Black
Gap Diagnostics' Classic and BT IID Tools!
Previous:
RANGE ROVER TDV8 x3
RANGE ROVER Td6 x1
RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1
DISCOVERY III x3
DISCOVERY II x3
DISCOVERY I x4
13th Sep 2009 11:29 am
SN
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Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
verydisco - the word 'manual' used in this thread was refering to the user manuals NOT the D4 gearbox Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
13th Sep 2009 11:55 am
Verydisco
Member Since: 02 Jan 2005
Location: A bit there, a bit over there and sometime at home, France
Posts: 1006
the kergan wrote:
I have been talking to a few dealers about a D4 in last few days and I was led to believe the D4's would all be Auto's but I have been told by 2 dealers that there will also be a manual available using the current D3 engine and gearbox.
While I understand this will not be the new engine I would prefer a manual car, plus it is over £2000 cheaper than the auto version.
The base model also seems to have a lot more toys than my current D3 GS model
Sn, even here as quotes ?l=Oo\________/oO=l l:Ool======loO:l
Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - Orkney Grey, on Black, on Piano Black.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
FREELANDER 2 Td4 HSE "000" - Santorinin Black on Black
Gap Diagnostics' Classic and BT IID Tools!
Previous:
RANGE ROVER TDV8 x3
RANGE ROVER Td6 x1
RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1
DISCOVERY III x3
DISCOVERY II x3
DISCOVERY I x4
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