There is no need to lower every time - but us shorties find it easier to get in and out  
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There is no need to lower every time - but us shorties find it easier to get in and out

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It also put's the car into 'sleep' mode as with P38a Range Rovers. I posted a particularly dull post about flat batteries and electronic opening devices (gates and garage doors) but I forget where it was posted.

In a nutshell, by putting the car in 'access mode' in powers down 99% of power consumers, if not then the car assumes it will be driven soon.

So, if you are leaving it for a few days I'd lower it!  TDV8 HSE in Java/Ebony with Zebrano Wood, RSE, Hybrid TV, and a few other bells and whistles.

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I always lower mine. The wife is a short a**e and can't get in and out if I don't. It does get on your nerves though if someone opens the doors before it has fully lowered to access height.

I have also got into the habit of locking it in access height when entering multi storey car parks too. I haven't been in any low ceiling places yet but knowing my luck, the first time I don't lower the suspension will be the day I needed to.  Arctic Frost TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Cherry Wood, Privacy Glass, PTI, Tow Pack, Mudflaps, Tasmods, a new Fuelflap, a RRSport.co.uk umbrella in the boot & a RRSport.co.uk sticker on the rear glass.
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TB wrote:

I have also got into the habit of locking it in access height when entering multi storey car parks too. I haven't been in any low ceiling places yet but knowing my luck, the first time I don't lower the suspension will be the day I needed to.

To lock it in access height, you keep your finger on the button and it'll go bong. When you then subsequently drive over a partic speed (I think it's about 10-15mph) it unlocks itself and returns to normal height.

It is useful in multistoreys...  

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It also put's the car into 'sleep' mode as with P38a Range Rovers. I posted a particularly dull post about flat batteries and electronic opening devices (gates and garage doors) but I forget where it was posted.

In a nutshell, by putting the car in 'access mode' in powers down 99% of power consumers, if not then the car assumes it will be driven soon.

So, if you are leaving it for a few days I'd lower it!



When you remove the ignition key the car goes into "sleep mode" shutting dowm all non essential electrical systems

I also always lower the RRS and did the same with the FFRR. To get round the "somebody opens the door before it has finished lowering" situation I press the button earlier than needed so the car is lowered before I stop. There is no problem with driving slowly in lowered mode - IIRC LR designed the suspension to operate in access mode for use in low multistorey carparks. The problem I have is getting the other person who occassionally drives my car to lower the suspension before leaving it locked for long periods. So far no flat battery ..... 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Tim in Scotland wrote:

I also always lower the RRS and did the same with the FFRR. To get round the "somebody opens the door before it has finished lowering" situation I press the button earlier than needed so the car is lowered before I stop. There is no problem with driving slowly in lowered mode - IIRC LR designed the suspension to operate in access mode for use in low multistorey carparks. The problem I have is getting the other person who occassionally drives my car to lower the suspension before leaving it locked for long periods. So far no flat battery .....

MikeP wrote:

Tim in Scotland wrote:

I also always lower the RRS and did the same with the FFRR. To get round the "somebody opens the door before it has finished lowering" situation I press the button earlier than needed so the car is lowered before I stop. There is no problem with driving slowly in lowered mode - IIRC LR designed the suspension to operate in access mode for use in low multistorey carparks. The problem I have is getting the other person who occassionally drives my car to lower the suspension before leaving it locked for long periods. So far no flat battery .....

Hi guys sorry to revive an old topic but I have one question. When you say someone opens the door before its had time to lower...does it not wait and when you've closed all the doors then lower itself? Then you can lock it?
I know with my mates RR Vogue TD6 that whenever I drive it, I lower it get out and lock it and it continues to lower. At least I'm pretty sure it does.
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Oh ok..thanks for correcting me on that one. I wasnt 100% sure...I think my eyes need checking
I'm surprised that LR didnt make that possible...oh well...when I get the Rangey I'll make sure that I wait for it to lower before getting out

Tim in Scotland wrote:

I also always lower the RRS and did the same with the FFRR. To get round the "somebody opens the door before it has finished lowering" situation I press the button earlier than needed so the car is lowered before I stop. There is no problem with driving slowly in lowered mode - IIRC LR designed the suspension to operate in access mode for use in low multistorey carparks. The problem I have is getting the other person who occassionally drives my car to lower the suspension before leaving it locked for long periods. So far no flat battery .....