Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover

Fuses
98 Fuses are simple circuit breakers which
protect electrical equipment, by preventing the
electrical circuits from being overloaded.
Always remove the starter key and switch off
the affected circuit before removing a fuse.
Always fit a new fuse of the same rating. If the
replacement fuse fails immediately, contact
your local Land Rover dealer and have the
circuit checked.
WARNING
Fit only replacement fuses of the same
rating and type. Always rectify the cause of
a failure before replacing a fuse....

Fuses
99 MAIN FUSE BOX
Fuse No. Value (amps) Electrical circuit
1 7.5 Headlight - LH, main beam
2 7.5 Headlight - RH, main beam
3 7.5 Headlight - LH, dipped beam
4 7.5 Headlight - RH, dipped beam
5 10 Rear fog guard lights
6 7.5 Radio/cassette player
7 15 Heater
8 15 Alarm sounder
9 10 Front interior light, alarm, radio
10 15 Warning lights, headlight, heated rear screen,
gear selector illumination
11 20 Engine
12 20 Cigar lighter, auxiliary connector
13 15 Front wash/wipe, stop & reverse lights
14 15...

Fuses
100
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
A second fuse box is located on the left side
of the engine compartment. Press the catch
(arrowed) and lift the lid to open.
The circuits protected and their locations are
shown on a printed diagram on the inside of
the fuse box cover and are also listed below.
NOTE:Six main circuit fuses are also located
in the engine compartment fuse box. If a fault
is suspected in one of the main circuit fuses,
contact your Land Rover dealer.
WARNING
Fit only replacement fuses of...

Bulb replacement
101 REPLACEMENT BULBS Watts
Headlights 60/55 (Halogen sealed beam).........................................................
Front side lights 5................................................
Side repeater lights 3.5...........................................
Stop lights 21.........................................................
Tail lights 5..........................................................
Direction indicator lights 21...................................
Number plate lights...

Bulb replacement
102
HEADLIGHT UNIT
Light unit removal
To replace the headlight bulb, remove the light
unit as follows:
·Remove the screws (1) retaining the side
and direction indicator lights (2), release
them forward and disconnect the plugs.
·Remove the screws (3) and withdraw the
plastic finisher.
·Remove the headlight retaining screw (4),
rotate the headlight clockwise to
disengage and lift out the headlight. 

Bulb replacement
103 Headlight bulb
Disconnect the multi-plug (5) and remove the
rubber cover. Unhook the spring clip and
withdraw the bulb.
Replace the bulb (the larger of the three tabs
uppermost) and secure the spring clip.
Replace the rubber cover, pressing the centre
firmly to seal around the electrical contacts of
the bulb, then refit the multi-plug.
NOTE:Do not touch the bulb glass with your
fingers. If necessary, clean the bulb with
methylated spirits.
WARNING
ALWAYS fit headlight bulbs and light...

Bulb replacement
104
Side, tail, stop and direction indicator bulbs
Remove the retaining screws and withdraw
the unit.
Twist the lens anti-clockwise to release the
bulb unit.
Push and twist the bulb to remove.Side repeater light
Push the lens firmly to the right, lift the left
edge and withdraw the light unit from the
wing.
Twist the bulb holder to release and pull out
bulb. 

Bulb replacement
105
Number plate lights
Remove the securing screw, remove the cover
and pull out bulb.
Reverse and rear fog guard lights
Remove the retaining screws and withdraw
the lens, then push and twist to release the
bulb.
High mounted stop light
Remove the screws from the cover, withdraw
the cover and twist to remove the bulb holder.
Push and twist to release the bulb.
Interior light
Prise the lens from the unit. Spread the bulb
holders to release the bulb. 

Bulb replacement
106
Right hand steering illustrated
Warning lights
Disconnect the battery (seeBattery removal
and replacement).
Remove the screws (2) and withdraw the
warning light module from the instrument
panel.
Disconnect the appropriate multi-plug (3),
twist and pull out the bulb holder and pull out
bulb.
NOTE:Remember to reconnect the battery
after replacing a bulb.
Left hand steering illustrated
Instrument illumination lights
Disconnect the battery (seeBattery removal
and replacement).
Remove the...

Cleaning & vehicle care
107 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE
Wash your vehicle frequently using a sponge
and generous quantities of cold or lukewarm
water containing a car shampoo. Rinse and
dry off with a chamois leather.
·Do not use hot water!
·Do not use detergent soap products or
washing-up liquid!
When using a hose, do not direct the jet into
the heater air intake ducts, or through the
wheel trim apertures onto the brake
components, or at the door, window or
sunroof seals, where water pressure could
penetrate...