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Emergency StartingSTARTING WITH A DISCHARGED 
BATTERY
Using booster cables
Using booster cables (jump leads) from a 
donor battery, or a battery fitted to a donor 
vehicle, is the only approved method of starting 
a vehicle with a discharged battery. Push or tow 
starting is NOT recommended!
WARNING
During normal use, batteries emit explosive 
hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe 
explosions capable of causing serious injury - 
keep sparks and naked lights away from the 
engine compartment.
DO NOT attempt to start the vehicle if the 
electrolyte in the battery is suspected of being 
frozen.
Make sure BOTH batteries are of the same 
voltage (12 volts), and that the booster cables 
have insulated clamps and are approved for 
use with 12 volt batteries.
DO NOT disconnect the discharged battery.
DO NOT connect positive (+) terminals to 
negative (-) terminals, and ensure booster 
cables are kept away from any moving parts 
in the engine compartment.
Take care when working near rotating parts of 
the engine.Boosting from another vehicle
If a donor vehicle is to be used, both vehicles 
should be parked with their battery locations 
adjacent to each other. Ensure that the two 
vehicles do not touch.
Apply the parking brakes and ensure that the 
transmission of both vehicles is set in P or 
Park.
Turn off the starter switch and ALL electrical 
equipment of BOTH vehicles.
WARNING
DO NOT use a 24 volt booster start system. 
						

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Boosting procedure
A.Disabled vehicle
B.Donor vehicle
C.Engine earth point
Always adopt the following procedure 
ensuring the cables are connected in the 
order shown below:
WARNING
Always wear appropriate eye protection when 
working with batteries.
1.On the donor vehicle, connect one end of 
the BLACK booster cable to the negative 
(-) terminal of the battery or the vehicle’s 
negative connection point.2.On the disabled vehicle, connect the other 
end of the BLACK booster cable to a good 
earth point (e.g. an engine mounting or 
unpainted metal surface) at least 0.5m (20 
in) from the battery and well away from 
the fuel and brake lines.
WARNING
For safety reasons, DO NOT connect a booster 
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the 
discharged battery! If in doubt, seek qualified 
assistance.
3.On the donor vehicle, connect one end of 
the RED booster cable to the positive (+) 
terminal of the battery or the vehicle’s 
positive (+) connection point.
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4.On the disabled vehicle, connect the other 
end of the RED booster cable to the 
positive (+) battery terminal.
WARNING
ENSURE that each connection is securely 
made and that there is no risk of the clips 
accidentally slipping or being pulled from the 
battery terminals - this could cause sparking, 
which could lead to fire or explosion.
Check that the cables are clear of any moving 
parts of both engines, then start the engine of 
the donor vehicle and allow it to idle for a few 
minutes.
Now start the vehicle with the discharged 
battery. Once both engines are running 
normally allow them to idle for two minutes 
before switching off the donor vehicle engine.
DO NOT switch on any electrical circuits on the 
previously disabled vehicle until AFTER the 
booster cables have been removed.
Disconnecting the booster cables must be an 
EXACT reversal of the procedure used to 
connect them, ie: disconnect the RED cable 
from the positive (+) battery terminal on the 
boosted battery FIRST. 
						

							Towing The Vehicle
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To wing T he  Veh ic leTOWING EYES
WARNING
The towing eyes at the front and rear of the 
vehicle are designed for vehicle recovery 
purposes only and must NOT be used to tow a 
trailer or caravan. Excessive force should not 
be used when being recovered, or when 
recovering other vehicles using the towing 
eyes.
Front
A single towing eye, set in the front spoiler is 
provided for use ONLY when the vehicle is to be 
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
DO NOT use the front lashing ring for towing 
purposes.Rear
A single towing eye is provided at the rear of the 
vehicle for use ONLY when towing another 
vehicle.
Long Distance/Motorhome Towing
WARNING
Your Freelander is not suitable for long 
distance towing. Towing the vehicle on four 
wheels for distances exceeding 50 miles will 
seriously damage the transmission.H5149
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TOWING ON 4 WHEELS
Most vehicle recovery specialists will load your 
vehicle onto a trailer. However, if it is necessary 
to recover the vehicle by towing with all four 
wheels on the ground, observe the following 
procedure:
1.Secure the towing attachment from the 
recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of 
the vehicle to be recovered.
2.With the parking brake applied and gear 
position ‘P’ (Park) selected, insert the key 
and turn the starter switch to position ‘I’ to 
unlock the steering.
3.Place the gear selector lever in N 
(Neutral).
4.If it is necessary for the brake lights, 
wipers and direction indicators to be 
operated, turn the starter switch to 
position ‘II’.
5.Release the park brake.
NOTE: If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it 
is not considered safe to turn the ignition 
switch, the battery should first be 
disconnected. Brake lamps and indicators will 
not operate.
WARNING
DO NOT turn the ignition switch to position 
‘0’, or remove the key, while the vehicle is in 
motion; the ignition switch must be at 
position ‘I’ to unlock the steering.
Without the engine running, the brake servo 
and power steering pump cannot provide 
assistance; greater effort will therefore be 
required to operate the brake pedal and turn 
the steering wheel. Longer stopping 
distances will also be experienced.
DO NOT allow the vehicle to be towed further 
than 50 miles (80 km) and restrict towing 
speed to 30 mph (50 km/h).Suspended tow
If it is necessary to tow your vehicle on two 
wheels (ie: suspended from a recovery vehicle), 
it is essential that the propeller shaft connected 
to the axle that is to remain on the ground is 
disconnected by qualified personnel, prior to 
being towed.
TRANSPORTER OR TRAILER LASHING
Lashing rings are fixed to the underside of the 
vehicle, where shown in the illustration.
Under no circumstances should the vehicle be 
towed or recovered by lashing to the rear 
subframes. Serious damage to the subframe 
and body may occur.
WARNING
The lashing rings are for lashing only and 
must NOT be used for towing.
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							Fuses
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FusesFUSES
Fuses are simple circuit devices which protect 
electrical equipment against the effects of 
excess current.
A blown fuse is indicated when the electrical 
equipment it protects becomes inoperative.
Fuse colours
Fuses are colour coded to help identify their 
amperage, as follows:
MAIN FUSE BOX
The main fusebox is located behind the drivers 
storage area. To access the fuses, open the 
storage area, depress the two catches arrowed 
in the illustration and remove the fuse box 
cover.
NOTE: A label in the fuse box cover shows the 
electrical circuits protected, the fuse values and 
their locations. They are also listed later in this 
section. VIOLET 3 amp
TAN 5  amp
BROWN 7.5 amp
RED 10 amp
BLUE 15 amp
YELLOW 20 amp
WHITE 25 amp
GREEN 30 amp
ORANGE 40 amp
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Checking or renewing a fuse
Always turn the ignition 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, only fit 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 
Land Rover retailer.
NOTE: A number of spare fuses are included 
inside the fuse box (see fuse box label).
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19
20
21
22
37
101234567891112131415161718
38
39
42
41
40 
						

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Fuse specification
Fuse numberRating (amps)Circuits protected
1 20 Front screen wash/wipe
2 15 Stop lamps, reversing lamps
3 15 Heated mirrors/Rear screen wash
4 25 Heater blower
5 10 Starter motor
6 10 Cruise control/HDC/Automatic Gearbox start inhibit.
7 10 Side lamps - LH
8 25 Driver’s front window lift
9 15 Cigar lighter
10 20 Electric accessories socket
11 20
Heated seats
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12 15 Audio system - Vehicle battery power feed
13 5 Engine immobilisation
14 15 Headlamp main beam - RH
15 10 Door mirrors
16 10 Interior lights/Clock
17 10 Side lamps - RH
18 15 Instruments/Indicators
19 10 Headlamp dipped beam - RH
20 10 Headlamp dipped beam - LH
21 15 Sunroof
22 10 Engine management
23 10 Airbag
24 5 Parking aid 
25 5 Anti-lock brakes
26 20 Heated rear window
27 10 Audio system
28 Not used
29 5 Electric windows
30 15 Front fog lamps
31 20 Taildoor glass lift/drop
32 25 Rear window lift - LH
33 25 Rear window lift - RH
34 15 Headlamp main beam - LH
35 25 Passenger front window lift
36 10 Rear fog lamps
37 20 Central door locking
38 10 Rear wiper  
						

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39 10 Front fog lamp switch
40 Not used
41 10 Alternator
42 Not used
Fuse numberRating (amps)Circuits protected 
						

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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 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
10
15
10
20
15
15
20
30
2
4
6
8
10
1
3
5
7
9
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Fuse numberRating (amps)Circuit protected
1 15 Engine management
2 20 Engine management
3 15 Engine management
4 15 Air conditioning, cooling fan, automatic gearbox
5 20 Engine management, transmission cooling fan
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7 15 Hazard warning lamps
8 30 Heater blower speed 4
9 10 Air conditioning
10 20 Fuel system