Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover

							Fuses
88 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.
Press the fuse extractor (located on the inside
of the main fuse box cover) onto the head of
the fuse and pull to remove. 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
RED 10
BLUE 15
YELLOW 20
GREEN 30
The main fuse box is fitted in the centre of the
dashboard, in front of the main gear lever.
Remove the cover by releasing the fixing
screws.
A label in the fuse box cover shows the
circuits protected, the fuse colours and their
locations. They are also listed on the following
page. 
						

							Fuses
89 MAIN FUSE BOX
Fuse No. Value (amps) Electrical circuit
1 20 Air conditioning
2 30 Air conditioning
3 5 Battery, diagnostics
4 10 Heated rear window, reverse and headlights,
instruments, fuel feed
5 10 Brake lights, reverse lights
6 10 Engine feed
7 10 Anti-lock brakes
8 10 Hazards, wash/wipe - rear
9 15 Wash/wipe front
10 - -
11 - -
12 10 Rear fog guard light
13 10 Headlight - LH, main beam
14 10 Headlight - RH, main beam
15 10 Headlight - LH, dipped beam
16 10 Headlight - RH, dipped beam
17 5 Radio/cassette player
18 20 Cigar lighter, heater blower
19 10 Sidelights - RH
20 10 Sidelights - LH 
						

							Fuses
90
Fuse Value Electrical circuit
No. (amps)
1 20 ABS, engine
2 30 Trailer, interior light,
accessory socket
3 30 Heated rear screen, horn
4 20 Fuel pump
5 30 Main relay, inertia switch
6- -
7 20 Hazards, interior light,
radio cassetteSECONDARY FUSE BOX
The secondary fuse box is located under the
right hand front seat (seeBatteryfor access
procedure.
Press the catch (arrowed in illustration) to
release the cover.
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.
NOTE:Owners are strongly advised against
removing or replacing the fusible links
identified on the underside of the fuse box lid
as:
GLOW PLUG (100A), AIR CON (60A),
SPARE (60A), ABS PUMP RELAY (30A),
IGNITION (60A) and LIGHTS (30A).
Failure of any of these items should be
investigated by a qualified dealer. 
						

							Bulb replacement
91 REPLACEMENT BULBS Watts
Headlights 60/55 (Halogen H4)...........................................................
Front side lights 5...................................................
Side repeater lights 5..............................................
Stop lights 21...........................................................
High mounted stop light 21......................................
Tail lights 5.............................................................
Direction indicator lights 21.....................................
Number plate lights 4.............................................
Reversing lights 21...................................................
Rear fog guard lights 21...........................................
Interior lights 10.......................................................
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
92
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
93 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
94
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 towards the front of the
vehicle, lift the rear edge and withdraw the
light unit from the wing.
Twist the bulb holder to release and pull out
bulb. 
						

							Bulb replacement
95
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. 
						

							Cleaning & vehicle care
96 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE
Wash your vehicle frequently using a clean,
grit free 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!
During winter months when salt has been
used on the roads, use a hose to wash the
underside of the vehicle. Pay particular
attention to wheelarches and panel seams,
and to removing accumulations of mud.
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.
When using a hose, do not direct the jet into
the Turbo air intake (if fitted), 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.Steam cleaning
Before steam cleaning the engine
compartment, cover the brake, clutch and
power steering reservoirs to prevent
contamination. After steam cleaning, ensure
that metallic components are carefully
rewaxed, especially the steering column,
engine water pipes, hose clips and the ignition
coil clamp to prevent corrosion.
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. Treat paint chips and scratches with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion, and
occasionally protect the paint surface with an
application of car polish.
Glass & mirrors
Clean 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. 
						

							Cleaning & vehicle care
97 LOOKING AFTER THE INTERIOR
WARNING
DO NOT use water to clean the dashboard,
damage to the fuses and switches could
occur. Instead, clean sparingly with a damp
cloth and approved upholstery cleaner.
·Clean plastic-faced or cloth covered
surfaces with diluted upholstery cleaner.
·Steering wheel and trim features should
be cleaned with a damp cloth moistened
with undiluted upholstery cleaner. Leave
for five minutes, and then repeat the
operation using a clean cloth and water -
but avoid flooding the area! Dry and polish
the trim with a dry, lint-free cloth. DO NOT
use petrol, detergents, furniture creams or
polishes!
·Sweep carpets with a brush or vacuum
cleaner and clean with diluted nylon
upholstery cleaner.Clock and radio
·Clean with a dry cloth only! DO NOT use
cleaning fluids or sprays.
Seat belts
·Extend belts, then use warm water and a
non-detergent soap to clean. Allow to dry
naturally, and do not retract until
completely dry.
·DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing.