SpiderBaby
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I was doing some greenlaning at the weekend and on two occasions while negotiating some ruts a 'symbol' appeared in the driver information screen.
I've not been able to find an explanation in the owner's manual so maybe someone can help.
I was in low range, mud & ruts when what appeared to be a symbol showing something like this flashed up:
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followed later by:
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Any takers on what this referred to and what degree of panic I should have felt? I'm guessing it was to do with the diff?
As a complete off-road novice I guess I was doing something wrong?
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npinks
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looks like the display was telling you which direction your wheels were facing 
Select same setting when your next in your car and put the wheels into full lock, it should replicate the display
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 8:06pm |
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10forcash
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It's an indication of steering angle - only active when TR is in a mode other than 'General', the idea is so that you know what direction the wheels are pointing TorqTune for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 8:07pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Its your front wheel position.
I cant remember whether it shows upto a certain speed or "n" seconds after selection, the former i think. Duncan
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 8:08pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Beat me too it TFC 
does it stay on upto a certain speed  Duncan
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 8:09pm |
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10forcash
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Stays on as long as TR is in a programme other than 'general' - although in sand mode @ 35mph it's a bit too busy to look at it  TorqTune for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 8:10pm |
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DiscoDunc
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 it doesnt work like that on mine  .
it comes on when TR is selected but them goes away sometime afterwards. Duncan
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 8:14pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Ahh, that'll be it Duncan
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 8:27pm |
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PaulP
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It shows in any TR mode (except normal) whilst in low-range and when the steering is not pointing straight ahead.
It comes on when you turn your wheels to either side and then cancels as soon as your wheels are pointing straight. I think it's unaffected by speed.
I guess it looked like this:
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 8:45pm |
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Once the wheels return to straight it indicates this for a couple of seconds then disappears TorqTune for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
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| Tue Aug 26 2008 10:10pm |
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SpiderBaby
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Gents - you are all stars
It was exactly as shown and I was doing exactly as described.
Nice to know I was doing nothing wrong (except having a bucket load of fun...!).
When I get chance I'll post some pictures - nothing wild just topping up the permagrin  I drink, therefore I am.
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| Wed Aug 27 2008 8:44am |
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