Land Rover Freelander 2003my Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Nas Rover

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Checking or renewing a fuse
Always turn the starter switch to position ‘O’ 
and switch off the affected electrical circuit 
before removing a fuse.
WARNING
To prevent a possible fire or damage to the 
electrical system, fit only replacement fuses 
of the same rating and type. Do not replace a 
blown fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage 
rating. Always rectify the cause of the failure 
before replacing a fuse. Seek qualified 
assistance if necessary.
Press the fuse removal tweezers onto the head 
of the suspect fuse (as shown) and pull to 
remove. A break in the wire inside the fuse 
indicates that the fuse has ‘blown’ and must be 
replaced. Always replace a fuse with another of 
the same value. However, if the replacement 
fuse blows immediately, the circuit MUST be 
checked by a qualified retailer.
NOTE: A number of spare fuses are included 
within the fuse box (see fuse box label).
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11 12 3456789 1213141516171810 
						

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Fuse specifications
Fuse numberRating (amps)Circuits protected
1 15 Rear windshield washers, heated mirrors
2 15 Stop lights, reversing lights
3 20 Windshield wash/wipe
4 25 Heater blower
510Starter motor
6 10 Engine management
7 5 Anti-lock brakes
8 15 Direction indicators
9 15 Audio system
10 15
Cigar lighter
*
11 10 Audio system
12 15
Sunroof
*
13 20 Electric accessories socket
14 10 Interior lights, clock, electric mirrors, diagnostic socket
15 20 Central door locking
16 10 Sidelights - RH
17 10 Electric mirrors
18 15 Headlight main beam - RH
19 10 Alternator
20 15 Headlight main beam - LH
21 15 -
22 15 -
23 20 Rear windshield demister
24 10 Headlight dipped beam - LH
25 10 Headlight dipped beam - RH
26 20 Window - rear LH
27 20 Window - rear RH
28 10 Sidelights - LH
29 20
Heated seats
*
30 10 Rear windshield wiper
31 20 Taildoor glass lift/drop
32 5 Engine immobilisation
33 25 Window - front LH
34 25 Window - front RH
35 10
Cruise control
*, engine immobilisation
36 10Airbag SRS - DO NOT REMOVE 
						

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
WARNING
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas; 
ensure that sparks, flames and other ignition 
sources are kept away from the engine 
compartment.
The engine compartment fuse box is located on 
the left side of the engine compartment.Press the catch (arrowed in illustration) to 
release the cover.
Information on the underside of the cover 
identifies the fuses and their ratings. This 
information is also listed in the table below.
NOTE: Owners are advised against removing or 
replacing the fusible links and relays, identified 
on the underside of the fuse box lid as: FL 
(numbers 1 - 12) and R (numbers 1 - 7). Failure 
of any of these items should be investigated by 
a qualified technician.
Fuse specification
15
15
20
15
10
20
15
15
20
30
H4716
2
4
6
8
10 1
3
5
7
9
Fuse numberRating (amps)Circuit protected
1 15 Engine management
2 20 Engine management
3 15 Engine management
4 15 Air conditioning, cooling fan, automatic transmission
5 20 Engine management
615Horn
7 15 Hazard warning lights
8 30 Heater blower speed 4
9 10 Air conditioning
10 20 Fuel system 
						

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SUPPLEMENTARY FUSE BOX*
WARNING
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas; 
ensure that sparks, flames and other ignition 
sources are kept away from the engine 
compartment.
An additional, supplementary fuse box is fitted 
to some vehicles, containing fuses for the 
heated front windshield.
The fuse values are shown below.
Fuse specification for vehicles with a heated front windshield
H3959
Fuse numberRating (amps)Circuit protected
1 30 LH heated front windshield
2 30 RH heated front windshield
3 7.5 Switch illumination 
4-- 
						

							Bulb Replacement
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Bu lb  Rep lace mentREPLACING BULBS
Check the operation of all exterior lights before 
you use the vehicle.Replacement bulbs
NOTE: All bulbs must be rated at 12 volts
IMPORTANT
Before replacing a bulb, always switch off 
the starter switch and appropriate lighting 
switch to prevent any possibility of a short 
circuit. Only replace bulbs with the same 
type and specification.
Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs are used for headlight 
dipped and main beams. This type of bulb 
may shatter in use if the glass has been 
scratched, or contaminated with oil or 
perspiration. Take care NOT to touch the 
glass with your fingers; always use a cloth 
to handle the bulb. If necessary, clean the 
glass with methylated spirits to remove 
fingerprints.
BulbWatts
Headlights dipped/main beam 60/55
Side lights 5 
Direction indicators 21 
Side repeater lights 5 
Side marker lights 3 
Reverse & tail lights 5/21 
Tail/stop lights 5/21
High mounted stop light 21
Number plate light 5
Interior courtesy lights 10
Map reading lights 5
Glovebox light 5
Loadspace light 10
Vanity mirror light 3 
						

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HEADLIGHT AND SIDELIGHT
The headlight and sidelight bulbs can be 
accessed from within the engine compartment.
1.Turn the circular plastic cover a quarter 
turn anti-clockwise and pull rearwards to 
remove. 
2.Detach the electrical connector from the 
rear of the bulb.
3.Unhook the wire securing clip (arrowed in 
small inset) and pivot it away from the rear 
of the bulb.
4.Remove the bulb.
NOTE: When fitting the new bulb, ensure 
that the larger of the rectangular metal 
tabs is located in the upper recess.CAUTION: During use, headlight bulbs may 
shatter if the glass has been scratched, or 
contaminated with oil or perspiration. DO NOT 
touch the glass. If handled, clean with 
methylated spirits and a clean cloth.
Sidelight bulb replacement
The sidelight holder is immediately adjacent to 
the headlight bulb. With the circular plastic 
cover removed, pull the bulb holder from the 
light unit and pull the bulb to remove.
H2371A
1
2
3 4 
						

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FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The front direction indicator lights are reached 
through an access panel in the wheel arch liner. 
To release the panel:
1.Push the center pin of the fixing into the 
fixing (as condition ‘B’ in upper inset).
2.Prise the fixing from the access panel.
3.Push the tab at the top of the access panel 
upwards (as arrowed in main illustration). 
This will enable the panel to be removed.
4.Reach into the recess and turn the bulb 
holder anti-clockwise to remove.
5.Twist the bulb anti-clockwise to release it 
from the bulb holder.
When replacing the access panel, insert the top 
first, then lower the panel so that the bottom 
edge slots onto the wheel arch liner. To replace the fixing, push the center pin out of 
the fixing (as condition ‘C’), then locate the 
fixing through the access panel and into the 
wheelarch liner. Finally, push the center pin into 
the fixing until it lies flush with the body of the 
fixing.
SIDE REPEATER LIGHT
Push the lens firmly towards the rear of the 
vehicle and withdraw the light unit from the 
wing.
Twist to release the bulb holder from the light 
unit, then pull the bulb from its socket.
When refitting the light unit, ensure that the 
little tabs (arrowed in illustration) are pointing 
towards the front of the vehicle.H3476A
AB C
H3477 
						

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SIDE MARKER LIGHTS (front and rear)
Push the lens firmly towards the front of the 
vehicle to release the light unit from the 
bumper. Withdraw the light unit and twist the 
bulb holder anti-clockwise to release it from the 
lens. Pull the bulb from its socket.
When replacing, locate the metal spring 
(arrowed in illustration) end of the light unit into 
the aperture in the bumper, and push against 
spring pressure to enable the light unit to be 
refitted.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTER 
(Reverse and tail lights) 
Remove the three Torx (size 20) screws 
securing the light unit to the body and withdraw 
the light unit.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the 
light unit if necessary.
NOTE: Make sure that the twin filament bulb 
and bulb holder is fitted to the lower (red lens) 
section of the light unit. The single filament bulb 
and holder should be fitted to the upper 
reversing light section of the light unit.
Twist the bulb holder anti-clockwise to release 
from the light unit, then twist the bulb to 
remove from the holder.
NOTE: When refitting the light unit, ensure that 
the foam seal is correctly positioned between 
the light unit and body.
H4249
H2323A 
						

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REAR BUMPER MOUNTED LIGHTS
(Rear direction indicator & tail/stop 
lights)
Remove the two Torx (size 20) screws securing 
the light unit to the rear bumper. Withdraw the 
unit from the bumper.
Twist the appropriate bulb holder 
anti-clockwise to release from the light unit, 
then twist the bulb to remove from the holder.
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT
To gain access to the light unit, the taildoor 
glass needs to be lowered (see ‘ELECTRIC 
TAILDOOR GLASS’, page 72).
Remove the 3 screws securing the front of the 
light unit to the surround and withdraw the light 
unit.
Twist the bulb holder anti-clockwise, then pull 
the bulb to remove.H3478
H2358A 
						

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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
Remove both screws to release the light unit. 
Withdraw the light unit from its surround.
Twist the appropriate bulb holder 
anti-clockwise to release, then pull the bulb 
from the holder to remove.
FRONT COURTESY & MAP READING 
LIGHTS 
Front courtesy light
Insert a small, flat-bladed screwdriver into the 
indent on one side of the center lens (arrowed 
in illustration). Prise the center lens from the 
light unit, then pull the bulb from the clips.
H2362A
H4325