Towing my caravan back from the highlands last week I stopped at a lay by . When I got out of the car there was a smell of burning clutch . I was a bit perplexed as it's an auto. Is this normal ? Do it now ! Your a long time dead !!

Something in this thread might help. http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic19399-15.html

Thanks lol Geoff but non of the scenarios happened to me. I had been towing for an hour or so , up and down some steep hills . The smell came from the engine bay 100% , I touched all six wheels and they were cool. Do it now ! Your a long time dead !!

It will be the DPF or catalyst smelling with the extra loading on the engine.

I'd agree - probably dpf. If it doesn't replicate you're fine. If the gearbox was overheating I think you'd get a warning light. Worth noting that it is a good idea to use Command Shift when towing on hilly or windy roads, as the box can auto-change too often and get hot. This used to be standard advice - not sure to what extent it applies to the Freely but I would still follow it. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

Thanks for putting my mind at rest guys. Do it now ! Your a long time dead !!