2004 JAGUAR XJ Battery

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Charge Indicator (RED)
This lights up when the ignition
is switched ON and should go
out when the engine is
running.
If the light stays ON when the engine is
running it indicates that there is either a
battery voltage fault or a generator fault.
Turn OFF all electrical accessories, radio,
climate control, rear screen heater etc.
Try to use the minimum electrical load as
possible such as power windows, electric
sunroof etc. Report the fault to a Jaguar
Retailer.
Seat Belt (RED)
The warning lamp lights when
the ignition is ON and:
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• A passenger is sitting in the front seat and their seat belt is not fastened.
The light should go out when the driver’s
seat belt (and the front passenger’s if the
seat is occupied) is fastened.
Note: The vehicle must be moving above
10 mph (16 km/h) for the lamp to
illuminate if the passeng er seat belt is not
fastened.
Beltminder
The Beltminder feature is a supplemental
warning to the seat be lt warning function.
This feature provides additional
reminders to the driver that the driver’s
and/or front passenger’s seat belt is
unbuckled by intermittently sounding a
chime and illuminating the seat belt
warning light in the instrument cluster. If the vehicle is moving above 10 mph
(16 km/h) and one or both front seats are
occupied and a seat belt is not fastened,
a warning chime will be heard and the
light will flash.
The chime sound and the light flashing
will last for 10 seconds and then repeat
every 30 seconds for five minutes or until
the belts are fastened or the vehicle
stops.
If the warning light stays ON steady with
the seat belt(s) fastened, report the fault
to a Jaguar Retailer. It is safe to drive the
vehicle with the light ON steady,
provided that the seat belt(s) is properly
fastened. Ensure that all occupants seat
belts are fastened before driving.
Although not advisable, it is possible to
disable or reinstate the Beltminder
function. Please see a Jaguar Retailer.
Note:
If a heavy object is placed on the
front passenger seat it may activate the
Beltminder feature. It is recommended
that the object be placed in the luggage
compartment.

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Note:In most countries it is illegal to use a ve hicle with a defective exterior lamp bulb.
Bulb replacement information starts on page 6 - 14.
LFT (or RT) FRONT TURN LAMPFAILED None Amber Check for any failed front turn lamps and replace.
LFT (or RT) REAR TURN LAMP FAILED None Amber Check for any failed rear turn lamps and replace.
Note:This also applies to any trailer/caravan lamps.
FAILED LEFT (or RIGHT)
SIDE REPEATER None Amber Check for failed side directio
n indicator repeater lamps and replace.
LIGHTS ARE OFF None Amber This is displayed with the igniti on on, the light switch in the OFF position and it is
dark or ambient light level is low. This message is displayed only when the lights
would be on if the switch were in AUTO position. It is a reminder to drivers who
normally leave AUTO lamp selected on and may not be aware that it has been
turned off.
APPLY PARKBRAKE None Amber If the battery has been discon nected then the parkbrake must be applied to reset
the system.
Message
Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning

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Illuminated entry/exit
The interior lights fade on when a door is
opened and go out when the engine is
started or 15 seconds after the last door
is closed. If any door is left open,
the lights will fade off after two minutes.
When the vehicle is unlocked with a key
or the key transmitter, the courtesy lights
will come on at maximum brightness for
two minutes if a door is not opened.
With the engine running, opening any
door will put on all interior lights, they
will go out immediately after the last door
is closed.Battery Saver
If the interior lights are switched on using
the centre switch in the overhead console
and the ignition swit ch is turned to
position ‘0’, the lights will automatically
turn OFF after 40 minutes.
If the interior lights are switched on by
opening a door and the ignition switch is
in position ‘0’, the lights will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
If the glove compartmen t or vanity mirror
lights are switched on and the ignition
switch is turned to positions ‘0’ or ‘I’ or
the key is removed, the lights will
automatically turn OFF after 40 minutes.

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Immobilising the rear windows
To immobilise the rear windows (and
operation of the front seat by a rear seat
passenger, when this feature is fitted),
press button (A) (see previous page
illustration). The LED in the button will
light up showing that the rear windows
cannot be operated by rear seat
occupants. Pressing the button again will
enable occupants to operate the rear
windows. See also Rear Seat
Adjustment on page 3 - 4.
Window Anti-trap Protection
Each electrically operated window has an
anti-trap protection feature.
If the upward movement of the window
detects an obstacle the anti-trap system
will immediately stop the window
closing, then move it downwards for a
short distance.
!WARNING:
If the battery is disconnected or
discharged the window anti-trap
feature is lost. When the battery is
reconnected or recharged the
window anti-trap system must be
reset. To reset the electrically operated
windows anti-trap system
• Fully close the window, hold the
switch in the close position for two
seconds and then release the switch.
Wait for two seconds, do not open
the window.
• Again, select the same window to close, holding the sw itch for a further
two seconds.
• Check to confirm the operation by opening the window and then use
one-touch operation to close the
window.
• Repeat for the remaining electrically operated windows.
To override the anti-trap protection
The anti-trap system will also stop the
window closing if a bl ockage or resistance
occurs e.g. in the wi ndow guide channels.
Typically this might be due to icing in
winter but could also be caused by
damage or mis-alignment of the guide
channels or seals. To override the anti-trap action:
• After the initial attempt to close the
window, operate the close switch a
second time.
• When the window has reversed from the blockage, operate the switch
(within 10 seconds) until the window
stops again (it will not reverse on the
third attempt).
• Immediately operate the close switch again. The window will now move up
a short distance with increased force
to override the blockage.
• Repeat the override action until the window has closed. Each time the
window stops, the switch must be
operated immediately to initiate
further override action.
If this procedure fails to move the
blockage, the anti-trap feature will be lost
and must be reset (see previous column)
after the blockage has been cleared.
Thermal overload
If the windows are repeatedly opened
and closed (e.g. by a child), a protection
system will deactivate window operation
for a short period to avoid overheating of
the window motors.

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Parkbrake
The switch which operates the parkbrake is mounted on the
centre console to the rear of the gear selector.
To engage the parkbrake, pull the parkbrake switch upwards
and release. The switch will return to the neutral position.
The parkbrake warning/brake fluid low warning light on the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
To disengage the parkbrake, with the ignition switch in
position ‘II’ or with the engine running, apply the footbrake and
press the parkbrake switch down.
The parkbrake is automatically released when the gear selector
is moved from Park ‘P’ position.
If the vehicle is stationary and the gear selector is in ‘D’ or ‘R’
and the parkbrake is applied, then the parkbrake will
automatically release when the accelerator pedal is depressed. Inadvertent operation of the parkbrake whilst the vehicle is in
motion will cause the message ‘PARKBRAKE ON’ to be
displayed on the message centre, the warning light in the
instrument cluster will be illuminated and a warning chime will
sound.
If the parkbrake is applied whilst
the vehicle is moving, push the
switch down to release it. If the switch is in the neutral position
after parkbrake application, depressing the accelerator pedal
will release the parkbrake.
Note: If the vehicle is in motion, the parkbrake should only be
used as an emergency brake.
The parkbrake is auto matically applied when the key is removed
from the ignition switch. If you wi sh to keep the parkbrake off,
press and hold the parkbrake switch down and, at the same
time, remove the key.
Caution: Take care that the vehicle is safely parked to
prevent it from rolling if you wish to leave the parkbrake
off.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will remain on for a
short time if the parkbrake is applied when the key is turned to
position ‘0’ or if the key is removed.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected a message
‘APPLY PARKBRAKE’ will be displa yed when the ignition is next
switched on. Depress the footbrake and pull the parkbrake
switch up to apply the parkbrake. This is required to reset the
parkbrake system which will now function correctly.

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Starting/Stopping the
Vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary the
automatic gear selector may be left in ‘D’,
‘ 2 ’, ‘ 3’, ‘ 4’ or ‘ 5’, unless the vehicle is to
be parked. When stopping for traffic
lights, junctions etc., either select ‘ P’ or
apply the parkbrake and select ‘ N’.
Before Starting
Before starting the engine, new owners/
drivers should familiarize themselves with
the layout and operation of the controls
and instruments.
!WARNING:
Before attempting to start the engine,
check parkbrake is ON and gear
selector lever is in position ‘P’ or ‘N’.
To Start the Engine
The engine cannot be started until the
gear selector is in ‘ N’ or ‘ P’.
Insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to position ‘II’ to switch
on the ignition.
When the key is turned to position ‘III’
the starter motor will turn the engine
until:
• The key is released and automatically returns to position ‘II’.
• The ignition switch is turned to ‘0’ or ‘I’.
• The gear selector is moved out of ‘P’ or ‘N’.
• The engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the key must be
turned to position ‘0’ before attempting
to restart.
Do not use the starter continuously for
longer than six seconds. Continued use of
the starter will disc harge the battery and
may damage the starter mechanism.
Wait until the engine stops turning before
re-using the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key. The red charge light and the oil pressure
light in the instrument cluster should go
out when the engine is running.
If the engine fails to start
If an ignition key is placed in the ignition
switch and turned to position ‘II’ and the
alarm security light is flashing, it is
possible that the engine will not start.
In any event, please contact a Jaguar
Retailer to investigate the cause of the
light flashing.
It is possible that the fuel system inertia
switch may have tripped, see page 6 - 3
for the resetting procedure.
If the engine persistent
ly fails to start and
flooding is suspected, depress the
accelerator pedal fully, hold it in this
position and turn the key to position ‘III’
for six seconds. Release the key, remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and
then attempt to restart the engine.
Note: The engine cannot start whilst the
pedal is fully depressed, it must be
released to enable the engine to start.
If the engine still fail s to start, switch the
ignition OFF and contact a Jaguar
Retailer.

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To Stop the Engine and Lock
the Steering
Turn the key from position ‘II’ to the
‘lock’ position ‘0’. This turns off the
ignition and stops the engine.
The steering will be locked when the key
is removed from the switch.
Leaving the key in position ‘I’ or ‘II’ will
discharge the battery.
Automatic Transmission
The ‘J’-gate gear selector lever is designed
to accommodate two different driving
techniques as follows:
• Automatic selection – the right-hand side of the selector gate.
• Manual selection – the left-hand side of the selector gate to individually
select 5th, 4th, 3rd, or 2nd gear.
Gearshift Interlock
A brake pedal/gearshift interlock system
is incorporated in the automatic gear
selector mechanism.
To move the gear selector from Park:
1. Turn the ignition key to position ‘II’ or start the engine.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Move the lever from Park.
Gear Selector Positions
!WARNING:
The parkbrake or brake pedal must
be applied before selecting forward
or reverse drive from a stationary
position.
P = Park – Use when parking. In this
position the transmission is locked.
Do not select if the vehicle is moving.
N = Neutral – Disconnects the driveline
from the engine. Use the parkbrake when
stopping temporarily.

6 - 4 Roadside Emergency
Trunk Underfloor Access
The space under the trunk floor houses
the spare wheel, battery, jack and rear
fuse box.
To raise the floor panel, press down the
rear of handle (A) then, holding the
handle at the front, swing the floor panel
upwards ( B). Hook the handle securely
over the top edge of the trunk
opening ( C).
Emergency Starting
This vehicle is fitted with automatic
transmission. In the event of a discharged
battery preventing a normal engine start,
the vehicle cannot be started by pushing
or towing. Either use jump leads
connected to a booster battery (e.g. on
another vehicle) or fit a fully charged
battery (see page 7 - 15).
Emergency Starting Using
Jump Leads
Both the booster and discharged battery
should be treated with great care when
using jump leads. Al ways use high quality
leads capable of carrying the starter
current of the vehicle to be started.
Before commencing, the following
precautions must be taken:
• When the battery of another vehicle is being used, ensure that the vehicles
do not touch. Alternatively, remove
the charged battery and place near to,
not on, the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
• Ensure that both vehicles have all electrical services OFF,
the parkbrakes applied and the
transmission in the ‘P’ (park) position.
• Where the jump leads are of a different colour, e.g. red and black,
use red for positive (+). This aids
identification and helps to avoid
crossing positive (+) to negative (–).
Take extra care to avoid crossing the
polarity when using cables of the
same colour.