Land Rover Defender: Removing the vehicle battery
Battery disconnection, removal, and replacement should be carried out only by qualified personnel. Consult a retailer/ authorized repairer.
Battery removal and refit should be carried out only by qualified personnel. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
Make sure to use the correct type and rating of charger. Using an unsuitable charger may damage the battery, and could cause the battery to explode. An explosion may lead to serious injury or death.
Charging the battery can produce a highly explosive and flammable gas.
Always charge the battery in a well ventilated area away from any open flames, sparks or other ignition sources.
Failure to do so may lead to an explosion, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Battery disconnection, removal, and replacement should be carried out only by qualified personnel. Consult a retailer/ authorized repairer. An unqualified person may cause damage to the vehicle.
If the vehicle's battery should require charging, the battery must be removed from the vehicle. Consult a retailer/ authorized repairer.
REPLACING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
Battery disconnection, removal, and replacement should be carried out only by qualified personnel. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
Only fit a battery of the same type and rating. Fitting an incorrect battery may result in a fire and injury, or damage to the electrical system. If in doubt when fitting a battery, seek qualified assistance.
When refitting the battery make sure that no metal objects, or vehicle components, come into contact with the battery terminals. Metal objects can cause sparks or short circuits, potentially resulting in an explosion.
Switch the ignition off before disconnecting the battery terminals.
Failure to do so may lead to an electrical shock or an explosion, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect last. Failure to do so may cause a pressure build-up in the battery, potentially resulting in an explosion. An explosion may cause serious injury or death.
If the vehicle's battery should require replacing, the battery must be removed from the vehicle. Consult a retailer/ authorized repairer.
Used batteries must be
disposed of correctly as they
contain a number of harmful
substances. Seek advice on
disposal from a retailer/
authorized repairer or the local
authority.
EFFECTS OF DISCONNECTING
To avoid serious injury, use extreme caution when removing the jump leads as the engine will be running on the previously disabled vehicle. Components may move at high speed, carry high voltage, or may be hot.
Disconnecting the battery can affect a number of vehicle systems, especially if there is insufficient battery power before disconnection. For example, the alarm may trigger, depending on its state when the battery is disconnected. If the alarm does sound, use the smart key, in the normal way, to disarm the security system.
The windows may need recalibrating to operate correctly.
Note: After reconnecting the battery, a number of systems may need to be reset.
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FUSE BOX LOCATIONS
Take care to protect the box from
moisture. Refit the fuse box lid at the
earliest opportunity.
Access the fuses as follows:
1. Engine compartment fuse box:
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Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before driving the vehicle.
Note: The system software does not
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Note: The screen shown is in PLAYER
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When removing or installing flexible hydraulic pipes and hoses, make sure
that the following procedures are observed
to make sure component serviceability:
Prior to removal, clean area around hose or pipe end which is to be
disconnected.
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