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World’s first 

Air-suspension controller with self-levelling feature 

for the D3, D4 and RRS Land Rover vehicles 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

User manual  

(Installation & user guide) 

 

Summary of Contents for X1

Page 1: ...World s first Air suspension controller with self levelling feature for the D3 D4 and RRS Land Rover vehicles User manual Installation user guide ...

Page 2: ...ce menu items description 17 8 Firmware update 18 9 Technical specifications 20 10 FAQ Troubleshooting 21 11 Warranty conditions 23 12 Contacts and support 23 Quick orientation in this manual Congratulations you are actually reading the manual I m so glad you decided to read the instructions to your new XLifter Many users casually dismiss instructions and seek to figure it out on their own which i...

Page 3: ...mely at low speeds and with increased caution The end user undertakes to inform about installation of the device any prospective future owner of the respective vehicle equipped with the device By installation of the device you acknowledge the above mentioned and agree with the above mentioned terms Please use the XLifter only in off road conditions and not on public roads 2 General description XLi...

Page 4: ...reference Warning Do not use XLifter while driving on the public roads Do not lower or raise the vehicle at high speeds Warnings for the lifter and lifer free functions Warning when in extreme lifts Sky Rocket 75 mm or any lift program while the original vehicle height is Off Road please be gentle with the accelerator pedal in case when you have low range engaged and you are steering hard to the l...

Page 5: ...ion of the control module and the EAS unit is wireless The control module is installed anywhere in a suitable place in the interior of the vehicle The control module needs to be connected to an ignition switched 12V power supply cigarette lighter socket Advanced users may cut the power connector and connect the cable to appropriate 12V junction point Installation with all cables hidden will look m...

Page 6: ...ipment Flashlight Installation area lighting EAS unit installation procedure 1 Disconnect the vehicle battery according to the vehicle user manual a Make sure the ignition is off b Disconnect the pole c Wait 1 minute Note This point is not required installing without disconnecting the battery does not cause problems 2 Dismantle the lover dashboard cover panel under the steering wheel If installing...

Page 7: ... XLifter EAS unit installation 4 Install the XLifter EAS unit Prior to sticking the XLifter EAS unit into its final position it may be a good idea to practice placing the EAS unit to a correct position for a few times without having removed the 3M reclosable fastener protective foil The 3M fastener sticks very firmly once placed in a position and makes it very uneasy to replace it once stuck in a ...

Page 8: ...long term operation None of the connectors are interchangeable You cannot connect the cable harnesses in a wrong way All connectors must be fully inserted as far as they will go as shown Some connectors especially B ones require slightly more force to fully connect Incomplete insertion is the source of unpredictable problems please pay attention here 6 Connect the vehicle battery in accordance wit...

Page 9: ...lls and wish to do so you can cut off this connector and hard wire it into another suitable 12V source later e g cigarette socked wiring behind centre dashboard thus making the wiring invisible The power cable has standard colours red for pole and black is pole The control module is equipped with reverse polarity protection circuit Control module installation procedure 1 Connect the control module...

Page 10: ...menu 3 If you have a right hand drive vehicle invoke Steering position and set RIGHT HAND Then press to return to the service menu 4 Press to quit the service menu 5 Calibrate the XLifter see chapter 6 Calibration for details From home screen press to enter to the XLifter main menu select Settings and press then select Calibration Congratulations The installation is finished 4 6 Dismantling XLifte...

Page 11: ...ght Standard height Access height Shock absorbers infographics The outer edge represents the shock absorber housing the white column is inner rod coupled with the wheel The wheel target height indicator shows ideal wheel height in selected program when vehicle is on ideal flat surface Pressing the whilst in home screen increase decrease lift program or change height in 5mm step according to the ac...

Page 12: ...e messages on the vehicle display You can reliably dismiss these faults by setting XLifter to Disengaged 0 mm and restarting the engine As a safety measure in the range of 3 cm from the extremities wheel fully articulated up or down the XLifter does not affect the vehicle height sensor voltages Warning when in extreme lifts Sky Rocket 75 mm or any lift program while the original vehicle height is ...

Page 13: ...e If the roll or pitch or both angles are outside the range that can be levelled the corresponding mark starts to blink and is shown next to measured angle value The detailed screen also indicates those wheels whose articulation is no longer sufficient 3 Press to START LEVELLING 4 Press to confirm levelling start You can t return to previous menu from this point The vehicle was instructed to set u...

Page 14: ...do not expect levelling to end with a precision to tenths of degrees The accuracy of 0 5 degrees can be considered satisfactory You can always even repeatedly use the fine tune function The engine must be running during the levelling otherwise the engine compressor does not work and vehicle will not raise Warning Close all doors before starting the levelling function to prevent possible door damag...

Page 15: ...ings menu contains the user part of the XLifter setting the setting items that make sense to be accessible during normal operation 1 The Calibration item Calibration of the XLifter Detailed description below in chapter 6 2 The Brightness item The display brightness level setting Adjustable with buttons in 0 to 100 range Hold the button for auto repeat If the brightness is changed and no button is ...

Page 16: ...he vehicle is really flat Avoid having any wheel in a pit hole or at bump All wheels should have same height from the surface plain The better the calibration the better the lifting levelling 2 Ensure that the Original vehicle height is set to Standard The Original height means the vehicle height set by the lever or buttons at the centre console 3 Ensure that the XLifter program is set to Disengag...

Page 17: ...the display will turn off b Press and hold down any button then re insert the power plug into the cigarette lighter socket The control module will display the Service menu Option 2 cycle the ignition Discovery 3 a Switch the ignition off by turning the ignition key into position 0 The control module display will turn off b Press and hold down any button then turn the ignition on key into position ...

Page 18: ... car type you ll be required to run calibration again 4 Steering position The XLifter EAS unit mounting position depends on steering wheel side and the tilt sensor behaviour must be adjusted Set accordingly to your vehicle 5 Firmware 5 1 SW Version Shows the firmware version of the control module and the XLifter EAS unit If the display shows WAIT instead of the EAS firmware version wait for a coup...

Page 19: ... choose Firmware and then choose Controller updt by pressing The control module creates a local WiFi network called XlifterC The password is shown on the display 3 Connect your mobile to the XlifterC WiFi network Mobile can indicate that the XlifterC network does not provide internet access which is okay For newer mobiles you might need to turn off the smart WiFi switch otherwise it might disconne...

Page 20: ...process would be interrupted and the EAS unit code would probably get corrupted bricked resulting to EAS unit malfunction Emergency procedure Repair of the bricked EAS module in case of interrupted programming The bricked EAS module cannot be programmed as described above Typical behaviour the control module display shows Synchronizing when update is started for 1 minute and then it times out In t...

Page 21: ... and 2011 65 EU The mentioned devices are in addition compliant with ETSI EN 300 328 ETSI EN 300 440 ETSI EN 301 489 1 ETSI EN 301 489 3 EN 55032 EN 55024 EN 62368 1 EN 50581 For more details please visit the https www xlifter com ce_compliance web page Limited radio operation countries XLifter is a radio device that may be operated in accordance with CTU General Authorization VO R 10 xxx Czech Re...

Page 22: ...engaged 0 mm program is set i e EAS unit starts to behave as it s not present in the car at all This function solves a situation where the control module is damaged while the vehicle is set to a driving unsuitable mode for example it is levelled for sleeping It is a safety measure Wouldn t the permanently installed EAS unit discharge a car battery in a long run Don t worry you can leave the XLifte...

Page 23: ...or is missing in the shock absorber infographics Incorrect wheel calibration Re calibrate chapter 6 The control module reports a NO EAS RESPONSE error Wireless communication with the EAS unit is failing Control module and EAS unit are not paired Pair Service menu Pair EAS unit see chapter 7 Check the EAS unit installation and connectors The green LED must blink The control module is connected to a...

Page 24: ... of the seller within the warranty period The warranty is two years from the date of sale 12 Contacts and support If you have any trouble or if you have any doubts that something is not working properly Study the FAQ section in this user manual Check the bulletin board at the https www xlifter com forum website Join the XLifter user support group Facebook group Contact your dealer Space for custom...

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