WITH no low-range gearing, Freelander relies on electronic systems to help provide it with a limited amount of off-road ability. Hill Descent Control is designed to reduce speed down to a walk when tackling steep descents. Freelander also uses electronic traction control that applies braking force to a spinning wheel and hence increases torque to the gripping wheel. A multiplex system is also used to control systems for the engine, automatic transmission and anti-lock brakes, among others.