2004 JAGUAR XJ Interior

3 - 8 Before Driving
Door Mirrors
Both door mirrors are adjusted from the
driver’s door switchpack.
The four-way adjustment button (A)
moves the mirrors to the required
position. The selector switch ( B) selects
the mirror to be moved, left for the
left-hand side mirror and right for the
right-hand side mirror. When the selector
switch is in the centre position,
adjustment to either mirror is inhibited.
The mirror housings are designed to pivot
against the vehicle upon impact.
To return the mirror to its normal
position, manually re position the housing
until it locks into place.
At night, the approach lamps in the door
mirrors also switch on automatically
when reverse is selected.
Mirror heating
The door mirrors have heating elements
which work when the rear screen heater
is switched ON. The mirror heater will
clear all ice from the mirror surface.
Caution: Do not use a scraper to
remove ice from the mirrors as this
will damage the surface. Door mirrors – power foldback
To assist parking by reducing the overall
vehicle width, this optional feature
enables the door mirrors to be folded
back. Press button (
C) to fold the mirrors
inwards and press again to return the
mirrors to their normal driving position.
Do not attempt to re position powerfold
manually. Always use the button.
Electrochromic door mirrors
The switch on the interior mirror controls
the electrochromic function for both door
and interior mirrors. Impact to door mirrors
If a door mirror is knocked out of position
the mirror head will be loose.
To re-engage the mechanism, power the
mirror to the foldback position, then
outwards to the drive position.
Caution: If door mirrors have been
folded against the vehicle due to an
impact:
• Reposition power foldback
mirrors using the door switches.
• Reposition non- power foldback
mirrors manually.
Mirror dip when reversing
Note: Vehicles are not normally
delivered with this feature but it can be
fitted by your Retailer.
When reverse gear is selected, one or
both door mirrors incline downwards to
provide a close up view of the rear side
areas.
When the gear selector is moved out of
reverse, the mirrors return to their
original positions.

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Interior Rear View Mirror
The interior rear view mirror is of the
electrochromic type but electrochromic
operation may be switched on or off at
the mirror.
When switched on, the mirror darkens
automatically to prevent glare from a
following vehicle’s headlamps, and clears
when light levels return to normal or
when reverse gear is selected.
Electrochromic door mirrors are operated
in conjunction with the interior mirror by
the same buttons an d function in the
same manner.
Note:
1. Should a mirror assembly become detached from the windscreen, it must
be refitted by a Jaguar Retailer.
2. Ensure that the windscreen in front of the mirror is kept clean. Where fitted,
the moisture sensor for wiper
operation is located to the front of the
mirror casing. Any dirt may affect the
operation of this sensor. Electronic road toll systems
If you have an E-ZPass or other electronic
road toll transponder, it is advisable to
mount the transmitter
on the windscreen
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the mirror
mount and headlining and to the side of
the mirror ensuring that it does not cover
the forward-facing light sensor. This also
keeps it away from any metal which may
affect it’s operation.
Do not move the tag more often than
need be as it can affect the calibration of
the compass.
Electrochromic operation
To switch on, press the MIRROR button.
An LED lights up to indicate that
automatic operation is selected.
Press again to switch off. Compass operation
When switched on, the compass display
on the right-hand side of the mirror
surface shows the direction the vehicle is
pointing. Eight main directions can be
displayed, e.g. ‘N’ for north, ‘SW’ for
south west.
To switch on:
Press the COMP button.
Press again to switch off.

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Various sensors determine the direction
and severity of an impact and the
presence and position of front seat
occupants.
The system analyses this information then
deploys the appropriate air bags only
e.g. the side air bags where the impact is
on that side only.
Air bags are not deployed in a rear
impact.
Air bag deployment
To do their life-saving job, air bags must
inflate rapidly and with considerable
force. There is therefore a risk of death or
serious injuries such as fractures, facial
and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained by seats belt or sitting
correctly when the air bag deploys.
The risk of injury fr om a deploying air bag
is greatest close to the trim covering the
air bag.
The whole sequence of events from
sensing the impact to full inflation of the
bag takes place in a fraction of a second.
The noise and gas associated with the
deployment of the air bags is not
injurious to health. After air bag deployme
nt, it is normal to
notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or
smell the burnt propellant. This may
consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or
sodium compounds that result from the
combustion process that inflates the air
bag.
Small amounts of other chemicals may be
present which may irri tate the skin and
eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.
While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, it may also cause
minor burns, abrasions, swelling or
temporary hearing loss.
!WARNING:
1. No objects whatso ever should be
attached to the centre cover of the
steering wheel, the passenger
fascia panel, the sides of the front
seats or the interior trim
immediately above the door
openings. Do not put anything on
or over the air bag inflation area.
Placing objects on or over the air
bag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the air
bag into your face and torso
causing serious injury. 2. Safety experts recommend a
minimum distance of at least
10 inches (25.4 cm) between an
occupant’s chest and a front air
bag.
3. Children 12 years old and younger can be killed or seriously injured
by the air bag. The rear seat is the
safest place for children.
4. Do not try to put an adult seat belt around two children.
5. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation.
Do not touch them after they have
deployed.
6. If an air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must
be renewed immediately.
If a new air bag is not fitted,
the unrepaired area will increase
the risk of injury in a collision.

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Holding a baby or child in a person’s
arms is not a substitute for a child
restraint system. Do not use a seat belt to
restrain more than one person.
In an accident, a baby or child held in a
person’s arms can be crushed between
the vehicles interior and a restrained
person.
The child can also be injured by hitting
the interior or being thrown from the
vehicle during a sudden manoeuvre or
impact.
Injury can also be caused if the baby or
child is allowed to ride on the seat
unrestrained. Other occupants should
also be properly restra ined to help reduce
the chance of injuring the child.
Do not allow children to stand in the
space between the front seats, or on the
passenger seats.
!WARNING:
1. Do not put an adult seat belt around two children.
2. Choose a child seat that sits
securely on the seat cushion and
against the back seat.
3. Always use the top tether to secure a forward-facing child seat
where possible (see page 3 - 29). Choosing a suitable child seat
Before you buy a child seat, it is
important to note that your child’s
weight, rather than age, determines the
type of seat that is required.
Jaguar recommends that a rear-
facing seat with a harness is used for
as long as your infant’s development
allows.
Do not use a forward-facing seat until
your child is able to sit up unaided.
Up to the age of 2, a child’s spine and
neck are not sufficiently developed to
avoid injury in a frontal impact.
When choosing a child seat, it is also
important to consider how you plan to
use it. For longer journeys, a reclining
seat may offer a
dded comfort and
support for a sleepin g child, while a
lightweight design may be easier to lift in
and out of the vehicle.
It is also worth noting that some children
are more suited to a harness-style seat
than a booster seat during their toddler
years. Because child seats vary in shape, certain
designs may be more stable when
mounted on the ou
ter rear seating
positions rather than in the centre.
Always check that a child seat can be
mounted securely in the required
position: if in doubt, speak to your Jaguar
Retailer.
We strongly advise that you do not buy or
use a second-hand child seat. The seat
may have been used inappropriately,
or been involved in an accident. In such
circumstances, the seat may not protect
your child.

4-18 On the Road
DSC NOT
AVAILABLE Stability
Control Amber Displayed when a fault occurs in the stability control system.
DSC ON (or OFF) Stability ControlAmber
(OFF only) Displayed when the stability contro
l system is switched ON or OFF.
The warning light will FLASH when the stability control system is switched ON and
operating. When the system is switched OFF, the warning light in the instrument
cluster will be illuminated until the system is switched back ON.
WASHER
FLUID LOW Low washer
fluid level Amber Indicates that the windscreen wash fluid level is low. If wash/wipe is selected when
this message is displayed (even if it has been cleared from the message centre),
the programmed wipe after wash ing will not operate. This is to avoid smearing the
windscreen if the reservoir is empty. To p up the washer fluid at the earliest
opportunity.
VALET MODE None None Indicates that the valet switch is selected on. It also indicates that an attempt has been made to open the luggage compartment using the interior release whilst valet
mode is selected.
CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP None Amber The fuel filler cap may be loose or leaking excessively.
Message
Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning

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Hazard Warning
The switch is in the centre console below
the radio and operates with the ignition
ON or OFF. Use only in an emergency to
warn traffic of a vehicle breakdown or
approaching danger.
To operate, press the switch.
The direction indicators, the instrument
cluster green indicators and audible
warning will operate in unison.
The switch symbol will light up.
To cancel, press the switch again.
Interior Lighting
Interior lighting comp rises front overhead
courtesy light and tw o front and two rear
reading/map lights. Vanity mirror, glove
compartment, footwell and luggage
compartment lights are also provided.
Pressing the centre switch ( A) in the
overhead console turns the front and rear
courtesy lamps and footwell lamps on.
A second press turns the lamps off. Map/reading lamps
The reading/map lights are turned on and
off by individual switches (
B).
The reading/map lights will remain on for
up to 15 minutes after the ignition has
been turned off.
The centre console area is illuminated by
a small light from the overhead
console ( C). This is on whenever the
sidelights are on and can be controlled by
the dimmer switch.
Rear lighting
The rear interior ligh ts can be switched
on or off by pressing the lens cover.

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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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Interior Features
Accessory Power Points
There are two sockets to provide a power
source for accessories, such as a 12-volt
vacuum cleaner or mobile phone.
One is fitted to the end of the centre
console to the left of the cigar lighter,
beneath a flip lid.
The other accessories socket is located in
the glove compartment (not shown).
A cigar lighter is fitted to the rear of the
centre console.
Do not use any cigar lighter socket for
connecting accessories as it can be
damaged.
Cigar Lighter and Ashtray
Push the lid to gain access to the front
cigar lighter and ashtray. To operate the
cigar lighter the ignition must be on,
press the lighter in and wait until the
element has heated, it will then pop-up.
Note:Never hold the lighter knob down.
Do not attempt to remove particles from
the heating element as it is self-cleaning.
The cigar lighter is designed to be used
just to heat the lighter element and not for
providing a power source for accessories.
To empty the ashtray, lift it out vertically
and remove. After emptying, push the
ashtray into the opening until it snaps
back into place.
Sun Visors and Vanity Mirrors
Adjustable sun visors can be swung
downwards or unclipped and swung
sideways to reduce sun glare.
The sun visors are fitted with illuminated
vanity mirrors, behind a hinged flap.
The light comes on when the flap is lifted.