Land Rover Defender 50th Owners Handbook Rover
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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. Seek qualified assistance if necessary. Fuses are colour coded to help identify their amperage, as follows: TAN 5 BROWN 7.5 RED 10 BLUE 15 YELLOW 20 GREEN 30 The main fuse box is located behind an access panel in front of the transfer box gear lever. Pull the panel away from the console to gain access to the fuses. The fuse ratings and the circuits they protect are listed on the following page. After changing a fuse, ensure the access panel is firmly secured by the velcro fixings.
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 Rear wash/wipe, alarm, direction indicators 15 20 Air conditioning 16 30 Air conditioning 17 - Spare 18 20 Trailer, rear interior light 19 5 Sidelights - RH, Headlight levelling 20 5 Sidelights - LH
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 the same rating and type. Always rectify the cause of a failure before replacing a fuse. Seek qualified assistance if necessary.The circuits protected and their ratings are as follows: Value (amps) Electrical circuit 30 Auxiliary 20 Horn, headlight flash 30 Heated rear screen 20 Diagnostics 30 Hazard lights 15 Fuel pump 20 Fuel injection
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 4........................................... Reversing lights 21................................................ Interior lights 10.................................................... Warning lights 1.2................................................... Instrument illumination 2..................................... High level stop light 21........................................... NOTE:All bulbs must be rated at 12 volts. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before replacing a bulb, always switch off the starter switch and appropriate lighting switch to prevent any possibility of a short circuit. Only use new bulbs of the same type and with the same specification.
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 units with the same Watt value as the original specification (see Replacement bulbs).
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 four screws (2) and ease the instrument panel out. If necessary, the speedometer drive cable can be disconnected to improve access. Twist and pull out the bulb holder (3) and pull out bulb. NOTE:Remember to reconnect the battery after replacing a bulb.
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 the seals. WARNING Some high pressure cleaning systems are sufficiently powerful to penetrate door or window seals and damage rubbing strips and locking mechanisms. Never aim the water jet directly at components that might easily be damaged. Underbody maintenance Corrosive materials, used for snow and ice removal and dust control, can collect on underbody parts. If these materials are not removed, accelerated corrosion can occur on underbody parts, such as the frame, floor pan and exhaust system. Regularly flush these materials from the underbody with fresh water. Take care to thoroughly clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Similarly, after off-road driving or wading in muddy or salt water conditions, use a hose to wash underbody components and other exposed parts of the vehicle.Getting rid of tar spots Use white spirit to remove tar spots and stubborn grease stains from paintwork. Then wash immediately to remove all traces of spirit. Body protection After washing, inspect the paintwork for damage. Any stone chips, fractures, or deep scratches in the body work should be repaired promptly. Bare metal can corrode quickly and can develop into major repair expense. Some exterior panels of your vehicle are made of Aluminium, which will not corrode in the same manner as sheet steel. However, any damage should still receive prompt attention. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials, available from your dealer. Larger areas of damage need to be corrected to professional standards immediately. Occasionally protect the paint surface with an application of car polish. Glass & mirrors Clean the inside of the rear window with a soft cloth, to avoid damaging the heating elements. DO NOT scrape the glass or use an abrasive cleaning fluid. Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to damage - DO NOT use abrasive cleaning compounds or metal scrapers.