TD5 (2004): Starting

The starting system on the vehicle comprises a 12 V starter motor which drives the engine to start the combustion process. The starter converts electrical energy into mechanical power. The vehicle electrical system must be capable of supplying sufficient power to enable the engine to be cranked.

Range Rover features 'lazy starting'. This entails the driver not having to hold the ignition key in the 'crank position'. Starting of the engine is controlled automatically by the Engine Control Module (ECM), which provides power to the starter motor until engine speed is greater than 400 rpm.