Why would you need something to tell you which way your wheels are pointing? I find it obvious when youre the one driving, but I know folk can become confused.
I saw an off road tv program with Tony Mason at the wheel of a Land Rover, he said I cant tell if the wheels are straight ahead or not (even though the the steering wheel and its Land Rover badge was upside down) .

For the reasons given in a previous post.....

As you pop out of the mud and ruts you won't necessarily know whether your wheels are pointing left or right. As you suddenly gain traction with the front, the car could veer suddenly in a direction you weren't expecting.

Given your example, Tony could have worked out the wheels weren't pointing straight ahead, but with the steering wheel upside down, he had no idea if the front wheels were pointing left or right.....hence the indicator on the info display.

Well I'll be!
Should have tried it earlier - lol.
Comes up in all "special program's".
No mention in owners manual!

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When you see this on the dash you are going around in circles!

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

rottie wrote:

I have just purchased my first Land Rover Freelander 2 on a 07 plate and have only had it a month.
I had to use the terrain setting MUD RUTS on Sunday and for a few seconds no more than 3 a symbol of a axil appeared. Could anybody tell me what this represents as I am unable to locate it in the hand book.

Thanks

Which model, engine and model-year juarodi? 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio
2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry
2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone

Sorry I did not mention it... I have a freelander 2, 2009, TD4 Auto.
The symbol appears for just a few seconds, so I was not able to take a picture of it.

I'm back with news... I was stuck in mud last week, I got that symbol again, and YES, you're right, it shows where front wheels are pointing to.
Sorry for the confusion.

Juan

Last edited by juarodri on 10th Mar 2021 4:50 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Hi,
thought I had found a new function, or one I had forgotten about

decided to do a search first
so Holy thread resurrection and just a reminder you get this display when using special functions (I was in Sand)
wheels are greyed out when pointing straight ahead and blue when off center

and as has been said already the benefit is really when your driving in ruts

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