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P arts  & Ac ce sso riesPARTS AND ACCESSORIES
WARNING
The fitting of non-approved parts and 
accessories, or the carrying out of 
non-approved alterations or conversions, 
may be dangerous and could affect the safety 
of the vehicle and occupants.
Land Rover will not accept any liability for 
death, personal injury, or damage to property 
which may occur as a direct result of fitment 
of a non-approved accessories, or the 
carrying out of non-approved conversions to 
Land Rover vehicles.
Land Rover North America Inc. strongly 
advises against making any modifications to 
the suspension or steering system. This could 
seriously affect the handling and stability of 
the vehicle leading to loss of control or 
rollover.
Your vehicle has been designed, built and 
tested to cope with a variety of off-road driving 
conditions, some of which can place the 
severest possible demands on control systems 
and components. As such, fitting replacement 
parts and accessories that have been developed 
and tested to the same stringent standards as 
the original components will safeguard the 
continued reliability, safety and performance of 
your vehicle.
To augment the vehicles already impressive 
performance, a comprehensive range of Land 
Rover-approved spare parts and accessories is 
available, enabling the vehicle to fulfil a wide 
variety of roles, and enhancing and protecting 
the vehicle in the many tasks to which it can be 
applied.Land Rover parts are the only parts built to 
original equipment specifications AND 
approved by Land Rover designers; this means 
that every single part and accessory has been 
rigorously tested by the same engineering team 
that designed and built the vehicle and can 
therefore be guaranteed for twelve months with 
unlimited mileage. 
A full list and description of all accessories is 
available from your Land Rover Retailer.
Electrical equipment
WARNING
It is extremely hazardous to fit or replace 
parts or accessories where installation 
requires the dismantling of, or addition to, 
either the electrical or fuel or airbag SRS 
systems, as damage to the proper operation 
of these systems could result. 
After sales service
The After Sales Parts service is of paramount 
importance across the world. 
With worldwide franchised representation in 
over 100 countries, Land Rover are able to 
support your vehicle wherever you go.
Land Rover Retailers are able to provide the full 
range of recommended parts and accessories 
that meet the rigorous, Land Rover standards 
of safety, durability and performance.
Travelling abroad
In some countries it is illegal to fit parts that do 
not conform to the vehicle manufacturers 
specification. Owners should ensure that any 
parts or accessories fitted while travelling 
abroad, also conform to the legal requirements 
of their home country. 
						

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SRS/Airbag
WARNING
The components the make up the SRS/Airbag 
are sensetive to electrical or physical 
interferance, either of which could easily 
damage the system causing inadvertent 
operation or a malfunction of the airbag 
module.
To prevent any SRS/Airbagmalfunction 
ALWAYS consult a Land Rover retailer before 
fitting any of the following:
•Electronic equipment such as a mobile 
phone, two-way radio, or in-car 
entertainment system.
•Accessories attached to the front of the 
vehicle.
•Modifications to the front of the vehicle.
•Modifications involving the removal oor 
repair of any wiring or component in the 
vicinity of any SRS component (yellow 
wiring harness) including the steering 
wheel, steering column, and instrument or 
facia panels.
•Any modification to the facia panels or 
steering wheel. 
						

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Emergency Information
Wheel Changing
TOOL KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  225
SPARE WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  226
LOCKING WHEEL NUTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  227
JACKING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  228
CHANGING A WHEEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  230
Emergency Starting
STARTING WITH A DISCHARGED BATTERY . . .  231
Towing The Vehicle
TOWING EYES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  234
TOWING ON 4 WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  235
TRANSPORTER OR TRAILER LASHING. . . . . . .  235
Fuses
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  236
MAIN FUSE BOX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  236
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX . . . . . . . . .  240
SUPPLEMENTARY FUSE BOX* . . . . . . . . . . . . .  241
Bulb Replacement
REPLACING BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  242
HEADLAMP - LOW BEAM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  243
HEADLAMP - HIGH BEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  244
FRONT SIDE LAMP/DIRECTION INDICATOR . . .  245
SIDE REPEATER LAMP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  246
REAR LAMP CLUSTER 
(Reverse & rear marker/fog guard lamps) . . . . .  246
FRONT FOG LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  247
BUMPER MOUNTED LAMPS
(Rear direction indicator & tail/stop lamps) . . . .  248
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  249
NUMBER PLATE LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  249
FRONT COURTESY & MAP READING
LIGHTS (5 door models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  250
REAR COURTESY LIGHT (5 door models) . . . . .  251
COURTESY LIGHT (3 door models) . . . . . . . . . .  251
GLOVEBOX LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  252
LOADSPACE LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  252
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  253 
						

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Emergency Information
Wh eel C han gingTOOL KIT
The tool kit is contained in a toolbox located in 
the rear loadspace stowage box (see 
‘STOWAGE BOX’, page 154). To remove the 
toolbox from the stowage box, unscrew the 
restraining clamp.
To open the toolbox, lift the two catches.
NOTE: When not in use, the tools should always 
be returned to the toolbox, and the toolbox 
should be securely clamped in the stowage box.
Only tighten the restraining clamp to finger 
tightness, when making the toolbox secure.
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the tools or toolbox loose 
in the vehicle. In the event of a collision they 
could become dangerous projectiles and 
cause serious personal injury.Tools
The tool kit contains the jack, wheel chock, 
wheel nut spanner and locking wheel nut socket 
and extractor tool
*. 
The wheel chock is designed to fold flat and 
must be assembled, as shown in the 
illustration, before use.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the wheel chocks when jacking 
the vehicle.
Care of the jack
Examine the jack occasionally and clean and 
grease the moving parts.
Always close the jack and return the jack to the 
toolbox when not in use.
WARNING
After wheel changing, always secure tools, 
chocks, jack and spare wheel in their correct 
storage positions. Such objects, if not 
properly stowed, can become flying missiles 
in a crash or rollover, potentially causing 
injury or death.
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SPARE WHEEL
Removing the spare wheel
Vehicles fitted with a steel spare wheel
* are 
supplied with a cover which fits against the 
wheel, and is secured by wheel nuts.
NOTE: In some markets, vehicles fitted with 
alloy wheels have a locking wheel nut fitted to 
each wheel, including the spare (see ‘LOCKING 
WHEEL NUTS’, page 227).
Use the wheel nut wrench supplied in the tool 
kit to remove the nuts securing the spare wheel 
to the carrier and then lift off the wheel.
NOTE: Some spare wheels have three stud 
spacers between the wheel and carrier. Do not 
remove these if fitted.
WARNING
DO NOT use the spare wheel securing nuts in 
place of the road wheel nuts, or use the road 
wheel nuts to secure the spare wheel - the 
nuts are not inter-changeable.
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care 
when lifting and particularly when removing 
the spare wheel from its mounting position on 
the tail door.
Temporary use spare wheel
NOTE: In some territories a 195/80 R15 tire on 
a steel rim
* may be supplied for use as a 
temporary spare wheel. Details are as for a 
standard wheel and tire of this size/type, but the 
rim is both different in colour and carries a 
warning label. 
WARNING
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE 
OBSERVED WHEN THE TEMPORARY USE 
SPARE WHEEL (where specified) IS IN USE. 
Failure to adhere to these precautions, could 
result in vehicle instability and tire failure:
•DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY. The temporary use 
spare wheel is for TEMPORARY USE only. 
It must be replaced by a standard sized 
wheel and tire as soon as possible.
•DO NOT drive at a speed exceeding 
50 mph (80 km/h).
•The tire pressure in the temporary use 
spare wheel/tire should be the same as in 
the table ‘TIRE PRESSURES’, page 264.
•It is not permitted to use the vehicle with 
more than one temporary use spare wheel 
fitted at the same time.
•Should the temporary use spare tire 
require replacement, use one of the same 
type and specification.
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Refitting the spare wheel
Position the spare wheel on the carrier.
On vehicles fitted with steel wheels, fit the spare 
wheel cover. The cover has an aperture at the 
bottom to allow the tire pressure of the spare 
wheel to be checked without removing the 
cover.
NOTE: For this to be possible, the spare wheel 
must be placed on its mounting with the valve 
at the bottom.
Fit and tighten the nuts securing the spare 
wheel to the carrier.
LOCKING WHEEL NUTS
Vehicles fitted with alloy wheels may be 
equipped with a locking wheel nut on each 
wheel (including the spare). The locking wheel 
nut covers are visually very similar to standard 
wheel nuts, but can be identified by a concave 
indent on the surface. The locking wheel nut 
and cover can only be removed using the 
special tools provided, as follows:
Push the extractor tool (1) firmly over the 
stainless steel nut cover (2).
Pull the extractor tool squarely away from the 
wheel to remove the nut cover and reveal the 
locking wheel nut.Fit the metal socket (3) over the locking wheel 
nut (4) then, using the wheel nut wrench, 
unscrew the nut in the normal way. 
NOTE: If the extractor tool has been 
inadvertently pushed onto a standard wheel 
nut, it can be removed ONLY by first undoing 
and removing the nut (slide the wheel nut 
wrench down the centre of the extractor and 
onto the wheel nut).
NOTE: A code letter is stamped on the face of 
the key socket. Ensure the code letter is entered 
in the space provided on your Security 
Information card - you will need to quote this 
number if replacement components are 
required. Keep the card in a safe place away 
from the vehicle.
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JACKING
If possible, choose a safe place to stop away 
from the main thoroughfare. Always ask your 
passengers to get out of the vehicle and wait in 
a safe area away from other traffic.
NOTE: Switch on the hazard warning lamps to 
alert other road users. 
Before changing a wheel, ensure the front 
wheels are in the straight ahead position, apply 
the Parking brake and select P (park). 
Turn off the ignition switch and remove the key. 
Observe the following precautions: 
•Jacking on a slope is NOT recommended, 
but if it is unavoidable, chock the wheel 
diagonally opposite the one to be removed 
on the downhill side, using the chock 
provided in the tool kit.
•Ensure the jack is positioned on firm, level 
ground; NEVER on soft ground, or over 
metal gratings or manhole covers. DO NOT 
place additional material between the jack 
and the ground, this may jeopardise the 
safety of the jacking operation.
•NEVER jack the vehicle with passengers 
inside or with a caravan or trailer connected.WARNING
NEVER work beneath the vehicle with the jack 
as the only means of support. The jack is 
designed for wheel changing only.
WARNING
Before raising the vehicle, it is ESSENTIAL to 
chock the road wheel diagonally opposite the 
wheel being removed, apply the Parking 
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Positioning the jack
Use the flat, wedge-shaped end of the wheel nut 
wrench to lever off the appropriate jacking point 
cover (1).
Position the jack with the base directly under 
the jacking point (2) nearest the wheel to be 
removed and with the handle dropping 
vertically towards the ground (3). Ensure the 
jack is positioned on firm, level ground.
Turn the jack screw clockwise to raise the jack 
until the jack head fits snugly around the centre 
of the jacking point.
WARNING
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack location 
points described, or damage to the vehicle 
could occur. Under no circumstances should 
any part of the undertray assembly be used as 
a jacking point. 
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CHANGING A WHEEL
WARNING
Avoid accidental contact with any underbody 
parts, especially hot exhaust components.
Removing
1.Remove the wheel nut cover*(vehicles 
with steel wheels) using the flat, 
wedge-shaped end of the wheel nut 
wrench.
2.Use the wheel nut wrench to slacken the 
wheel nuts half a turn anti-clockwise.
3.Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the 
vehicle until the tire is clear of the ground.
4.Remove the wheel nuts and place to one 
side to prevent them from being lost.
5.Remove the road wheel. 
NOTE: Avoid placing wheels face down on the 
ground. This may scratch the alloy or steel 
surface.
Refitting
1.On alloy wheels, use an approved 
anti-seize compound to treat the wheel 
mounting spigot. This will minimise the 
tendency for adhesion between wheel and 
spigot. If this is not practicable to do at the 
time of wheel change, refit the spare wheel 
for the time being, but remove and treat 
the wheel at the earliest opportunity.
WARNING
Ensure that no compound comes into contact 
with brake components or the flat mounting 
surfaces of the wheel.
2.Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the 
wheel nuts (domed side towards the 
wheel) until the wheel is firmly seated 
against the hub. 
3.Ensure that the space under and around 
the vehicle is free from obstructions, then 
lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
4.Fully tighten the wheel nuts in an 
alternating pattern until all are tightened. 
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN by using foot 
pressure or extension bars on the wheel 
nut wrench, as this could overstress the 
wheel studs.
5.Refit the jacking point cover.
6.On vehicles with steel wheels, fit the wheel 
nut cover
*.
7.Fit the replaced wheel to the spare wheel 
carrier see ‘Refitting the spare wheel’, 
page 227.
8.Return the tools to the toolbox and secure 
the toolbox to its bracket in the lockable 
stowage box in the rear loadspace.
WARNING
Always check the tire pressure after changing 
a wheel, and have the tightness of the wheel 
nuts checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
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