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Halogen bulbs
With the exception of cars equipped with Xenon light units, Halogen bulbs are used for all 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.

Bulb Replacement
Check the operation of all exterior lights before you drive the car. Before replacing any bulb, turn off the lighting switch to avoid any possibility of a short circuit.

Xenon light units
Some cars in the model range are fitted with Xenon dipped headlight units. Xenon lights provide significantly improved visibility, especially during adverse weather and driving conditions. The operational life of a Xenon light is significantly longer than that of a conventional or Halogen bulb. However, the very high voltage required to ignite the gas and metal vapour used to power Xenon lights could cause very serious injury. Replacement or maintenance of Xenon light units should only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Replacement bulb: H9 65 watt.
The main beams are powered by Halogen bulbs, which can be replaced by the owner, provided the bulb handling precautions shown at the start of the bulb replacement section are observed.

1. Remove the rubber cover from the rear of the headlight.
2. Twist the bulb (and bulb holder) one eighth of a turn anti clockwise to release from the light unit.
3. Release the clips on either side of the electrical connector (see inset) and detach from the bulb. When refitting, note that the connector fits one way round only.

Replacement bulb: 5 watt.
On cars equipped with Xenon headlights, the sidelight bulbs are positioned inside the inboard headlight units. The sidelight bulb holder is immediately below the main beam headlight bulb (see inset in bottom corner of illustration). With the circular rubber cover removed from the back of the light unit, pull the sidelight bulb holder from the light unit and pull the bulb to remove.

Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing
If possible, choose a safe place to stop away from the main thoroughfare. Always ask your passengers to get out of the car and wait in a safe area away from other traffic. Switch on the hazard warning lights and use a warning triangle (if available) to alert other road users. Before changing a wheel, ensure the front wheels are in the straight ahead position, apply the handbrake and engage 1st gear (select ‘P’ for automatic gearbox cars). Observe the following precautions:

• 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.
• If jacking on a slope is essential, place chocks at the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the one to be removed.
• NEVER jack the car with passengers inside or with a caravan or trailer connected!

NOTE: The stowage compartment set into the inside of the tailgate on Tourer models is designed to accommodate the accessory warning triangle available from MG Rover dealers.

Using the wheel chock (Tourer models only)
On Tourer models, to ensure adequate stability, even on level ground, it is essential to chock one of the road wheels before raising the car from the ground.
Before positioning the chock, it must be assembled, as follows:

1. Pull the two halves of the chock slightly apart.
2. Rotate one half of the chock 180°.
3. Push the two halves back together.

Always chock the wheel diagonally opposite the one to be removed - chocking the front of a front wheel, or the back of a rear wheel, as shown.