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Glossary

Active Roll Mitigation

Active Roll Mitigation (ARM) is activated if the vehicle is forced into such a harsh corner that it risks tipping over (for example in an emergency avoidance manoeuvre). At a given risk level, the ARM function cuts engine power or brakes one or more wheels, just enough to help the driver remain in control.

Adaptive automatic gearbox

This highly sophisticated automatic transmission system features adaptive mapping and learning software. Its built-in intelligence allows it to monitor the way the vehicle is being driven and alter its shift-changing patterns to match. It effectively learns the way you'd like to drive and adapts accordingly, optimising vehicle performance or economy as your driving style changes. It is also able to adapt its shift pattern to match towing loads or when climbing or descending hills.

Adaptive headlights

Adaptive headlights can change the way their light is cast onto the road according to how the vehicle is moving, in what direction and how fast.

The adaptive element within each headlamp is able to move left, right, up or down in reaction to inputs such as steering wheel angle, speed and vehicle movement – pitching, or moving up and down for example. This counteracts the effect of a vehicle's nose diving on hard braking, eliminates the beam going up in the air as the vehicle sits back on its heels under acceleration, and also ensures that the beam follows the natural curve of the road rather than shining into the hedge on a corner.

Air suspension

Four-corner, electronic air suspension ensures a smooth, constant ride height irrespective of load, number of passengers or weight of luggage. The air springs are computer controlled, giving automatically softer or firmer springing depending on road or track conditions. And because they are cross-linked, they allow extreme axle articulation over rocks or deep ruts.

A further bonus is that the ride height can also be manually selected – offering, for instance, the ability to lower the vehicle by 55mm to make it easier to get in and out of and to load.

Angle of approach / approach angle

When viewed from the side, this is the angle between the ground and a line running from the tyre to the front bumper or other low-hanging component. This angle gives an indication of how steep a ramp the vehicle can negotiate without damage. This is also a good guide to its ability to climb over rocks and logs without hitting and potentially damaging the front section of its bodywork or chassis.

Angle of departure / departure angle

In side view, this is the angle between the ground and a line running from the rear tyre to the rear bumper or other low-hanging bodywork. The departure angle indicates a vehicle's ability to drive off a ramp or obstacle without damaging the rear.

4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Anti-lock Braking Systems (often shortened to ABS) help to prevent wheels locking up during hard braking. Land Rover vehicles use a four-channel ABS to more precisely monitor and respond to the braking performance of each individual wheel.

When the brake pedal is applied, the ABS acts just like conventional brakes until the monitoring system detects that an individual wheel is slowing down too quickly and locking is imminent. At this point the brake pressure applied to that wheel is regulated in a rapid on/off cycle, allowing the wheel to retain its grip while the maximum safe braking force is applied to it.

Bi-xenon

Xenon gas-discharge lamps produce a brighter, whiter beam with twice the light output and 60% more spread than the glowing filament and reflector system of conventional Halogen lamps. The result is a headlamp that gives deeper, more effective illumination of the full width of the road, while using 30% less power and with five times the lifespan.

Bi-xenon headlamps use a single xenon lamp to produce both the high beam and the low beam. The full light output is used to produce the high beam, while the low beam is formed by moving a shutter between the bulb and the lens, thus blocking off a portion of the light.

Bluetooth®

Bluetooth® is a wireless communication technology that provides links between mobile computers, mobile phones and PDAs. It was developed to enable users to connect a wide range of computing and telecommunications devices easily and simply, without cables.

Command driving position

The Land Rover command driving position stems from a number of key dimensional relationships which combine to give the driver a feeling of being in command of the vehicle.

A low relative waistline, slim pillars, visible bonnet edge and large glass area promote excellent visibility and an awareness of the vehicle's surroundings. The high, upright seating position and upright steering wheel add further to the feeling of confidence common to driving all Land Rover models.

CommandShiftT

In addition to an advanced, adaptive automatic transmission, CommandShiftT offers the driver full control of a five-speed manual transmission with clutchless sequential gear changing.

Once CommandShiftT is engaged, moving the lever forward shifts the transmission up a gear. Moving the lever backwards shifts the transmission down a gear. In addition, the transmission automatically shifts up a gear if revs exceed a preset limit and shifts down a gear if the engine starts to labour.

Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

Cornering Brake Control (CBC) is an advanced form of ABS, which maintains vehicle stability and steerability during braking whilst cornering or changing lanes at speed.

CBC works below the threshold for DSC and ABS, to influence brake pressures to counteract yawing moment, such as that produced when braking in a corner.

Dynamic Stabilty Control

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) assists the vehicle in maintaining a chosen path on hard or loose surfaces. Sensors detect understeer or oversteer and reduce throttle and apply braking as appropriate to selected wheels to help maintain the steering course.

Electrochromic mirrors

Electrochromic mirrors include a thin layer of electrically reactive gel in front of the reflector.

Light sensors on the mirror are able to cause the gel to darken, automatically minimising glare from following headlights after dark. Electrochromic mirrors will also dim in proportion to the reflected glare from a sunrise or sunset when the sun is low on the horizon.

Electronic Drag-torque Control (EDC)

Electronic Drag-torque Control (EDC) prevents wheel slip caused by any of the following:

• A sudden decrease in engine torque when the accelerator is suddenly released.
• The sudden engagement of the clutch after a downshift on manual transmission vehicles.
• A downshift using the CommandShift on automatic transmission vehicles.

The ABS module detects the onset of wheel slip without the brakes being applied and it signals the engine control module to request a momentary increase in engine torque.

4-channel Electronic Traction Control (ETC)

With ABS sensors, 4-channel Electronic Traction Control (ETC) detects wheelspin and applies the brake on each individual spinning wheel. It also restricts engine power to help gain more traction. With ETC, the vehicle is able to continue moving when only one wheel has traction.

Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)

Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) automatically boosts pressure to the braking system if emergency braking is detected, reducing stopping distances and improving safety.

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) balances the braking performance between front and rear axles for maximum braking efficiency and reduced risk of wheel lock.

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

Hill Descent Control (HDC) helps control your speed as you descend steep or slippery slopes. Once engaged, HDC will monitor your vehicle's speed via the ABS sensors and automatically apply the correct braking force for a safe descent. It operates in both high and low range and in both forward and reverse gear, allowing you to concentrate fully on steering and manoeuvring.

Locking centre differential

A rear differential divides the drive between the rear wheels, allowing them to turn at different speeds - for example when turning a corner or travelling over uneven surfaces. Similarly, a centre differential divides the drive between the front and rear pairs of wheels, allowing each pair to differ in speed in the same way.

A lockable centre differential is a feature offered only on serious off-roaders and enables the vehicle to crawl, at low speed, over difficult terrain with more stability and less wheel slip. When locked, it forces power to be split equally between the front and rear wheel pairs and prevents power being drained through wheel spin if either pair has lost traction on slippery ground.

Personal Telephone Integration (PTI)

Personal Telephone Integration (PTI) gives the vehicle owner the flexibility to use their mobile phone in-car. When equipped with PTI, they simply clip their personal mobile phone into an armrest-mounted cradle. Once in place, their phone can employ the vehicle's own roof-mounted antenna which will provide superior signal reception on the journey.

torque

Torque describes the twisting force, or leverage, an engine can exert on its driven wheels via the transmission. An engine with a lot of torque will allow the vehicle to accelerate quicker at lower revs per minute.

Traction

Traction is the adhesive friction between a tyre and the driving surface it is rolling over. It determines what proportion of the engine's power can be converted into forward motion before the wheel starts to spin.

Waymarking

This is the process of fixing location points or co-ordinates in a satellite navigation system’s memory at intervals during a journey. If required, the navigation system can then use these waymarks like signposts to guide the driver back along the route taken – particularly welcome when driving off-road.