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  • Rockcypher
    Member Since: 29 Apr 2017
    Location: CO
    Posts: 123
    United States 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Waitomo Grey

    Extended mode due to ice buildup


    Was surprised after pulling into parking garage after being out for an afternoon of snowshoeing, that truck went into extended mode after attempting access mode so the wife could exit more easily. It was very cold today, mid teens Fahrenheit so buildup behind front wheel wells was rock hard. Anyhow, truck attempted to lower and could hear crunching sounds from ice buildup in suspension components and had my first “extended” experience in this particular Rover Rolling with laughter
    2000 D2 (sold), 2004 D2 (sold), 2005 LR3 (Lives in CO), 2005 RR (sold), 2010 LR4 (sold), 2012 RR (sold), 2014 RR (sold), 2017 D5
    29th Dec 2018 4:42 am
  • IndusD4
    Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
    Location: Sydney
    Posts: 698
    Australia 

    That's normal, the car senses there is an obstruction and goes into extended mode. I've done that on the D4 by putting the jack under the car then lower it, makes it easier to clean underneath. I haven't had issues with snow here, 41C / 106F today Smile
    2016 D4 TDV6
    IIDTool BT
    29th Dec 2018 6:17 am
  • DiscoStu
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Greater London
    Posts: 407
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Foot on the brake, hold the ‘up’ button for 10secs and try out super-extended 👍
    MY19 Silver HSE Lux SDV6
    MY19 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux SDV6 - gone, MY18 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux TDV6 - gone
    29th Dec 2018 9:07 am
  • Rockcypher
    Member Since: 29 Apr 2017
    Location: CO
    Posts: 123
    United States 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Waitomo Grey

    Thanks, I realize extended mode is normal with an obstruction, just hadn’t anticipated ice buildup resulting in an obstruction. Have tried replicating extended mode with brake press, I don’t think our vehicles here in the States have that capability, probably some sort of liability issue.
    2000 D2 (sold), 2004 D2 (sold), 2005 LR3 (Lives in CO), 2005 RR (sold), 2010 LR4 (sold), 2012 RR (sold), 2014 RR (sold), 2017 D5
    29th Dec 2018 12:37 pm
  • jimbg
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Devon
    Posts: 1472
    United Kingdom 

    Does it need to be in Drive?
    29th Dec 2018 1:19 pm
  • Rockcypher
    Member Since: 29 Apr 2017
    Location: CO
    Posts: 123
    United States 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Waitomo Grey

    I honestly cannot remember if when I tried if the truck was in gear. I’ll give it a go and report back.
    2000 D2 (sold), 2004 D2 (sold), 2005 LR3 (Lives in CO), 2005 RR (sold), 2010 LR4 (sold), 2012 RR (sold), 2014 RR (sold), 2017 D5
    29th Dec 2018 7:55 pm
  • DieselRanger
    Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
    Location: God's Country, Colorado
    Posts: 766
    United States 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Silicon Silver

    Rockcypher wrote:
    Thanks, I realize extended mode is normal with an obstruction, just hadn’t anticipated ice buildup resulting in an obstruction. Have tried replicating extended mode with brake press, I don’t think our vehicles here in the States have that capability, probably some sort of liability issue.


    Extended mode can't be activated manually...but when in Extended mode, you should he able to enter Super Extended mode with a foot on the brake and hold down the 'Up' button for >3 seconds. Supposed to get another lift to max suspension extension... something like 13.9" of ground clearance. Is that what you are referring to?
    29th Dec 2018 10:45 pm
  • DiscoStu
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Greater London
    Posts: 407
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    https://disco5.co.uk/forum/thread401.html
    MY19 Silver HSE Lux SDV6
    MY19 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux SDV6 - gone, MY18 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux TDV6 - gone
    30th Dec 2018 2:22 pm
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