although I don't put many posts on here I do use the site for information and find it very good. I thought I would post a couple of pictures of my new Freelander. I have had a td4 manual gs for the last few years but due to a problem with my back and my nerves in my left leg I needed to change to an Automatic. I managed to get a reasonable deal on a new sd4 xs in silver. I picked it up on the last Saturday in may and as I was away in our caravan I had to tow with it on the sunday. I am inpressed already with the ease and performance of the Automatic. Are there any things I should be aware of when towing with the automatic or any tips to get the best towng experience.

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We tow our Bailey Senator Vermont with our 2010 TD4 Auto; well pleased!
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We have recently travelled from Derby to Barmouth via Welshpool over the hills; with hills in sight I always flip the gear lever over into sports mode; it's just a habit from old times of using a manual box.
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Works for us as it makes life easier for the engine but whether it has any relevance I havnt a clue!!
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Comments anybody??
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Kind regards from Fred.
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I didn't think you were supposed to tow until the engine had done a bit of running in?

Is that no longer the case in new cars?

Do they need running in now, just treat it with respect it will be fine.

I spoke with the dealer and they said no real running in needed these days but just to not take the revs on the engine too high so up to now even with the tow have not taken it above 2000rpm

Don't let it rev high, don't let it labour and try not to hold a constant rev for any long period for the first 1500 miles then gradually relax.

The handbook recommends you reach a minimum of 1000 miles before you start towing.
Enjoy. Auto is great. Jaguar x-type sport gone
Jaguar x-type 2.2d sport one of my best cars ever sadly gone
Freelander 2 GS auto 2008 most unreliable ever ! gladly gone
Freelander 2 GS manual 2013 only time will tell !

Auto is great - not just for towing! I use the manual option for descending steep hills, otherwise auto all the way. Great choice of motor. Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
Tricia's - 2006 Royal Blue Beetle Cabriolet Auto
Mine - 2014 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport Matt Black
Ours - 2007 White Bailey Pageant Champagne

After 6 years of towing with a manual TD4, the auto SD4 is in another league.

I just stick it in drive and let it do it's thing! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........