2004 JAGUAR XJ hood open

On the Road 4 - 17
AIR SUSPENSION FAULT None None Drive the vehicle with caution and inform your nearest Jaguar Retailer to have the
fault rectified.
VEHICLE TOO LOW None None The air suspension system is too low. Start the engine and wait for the message to clear before driving the vehicle. If the message is displayed while you are driving,
restrict your speed until the message is cleared. If the message is persistently
shown, inform your Retailer.
DRIVER’S
(or PASSENGER’S) DOOR AJAR None Red The driver’s and/or one or more passenger doors are open. Check that all doors
are closed before driving.
TRUNK OPEN None Red Check that the luggage co mpartment lid is closed before driving.
HOOD OPEN None Red Check that the hood is closed before driving.
ABS FAULT ABS Amber ABS will not be available. The braki ng system will work but care must be used if
braking heavily.
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED None Amber The steering lock system has failed to unlock the steering column. The engine
cannot be started. Remove the key and re-insert it into th e ignition switch, then try
again to unlock the column by turning the steering wheel gently to the left and
right (only small movements will be possible).
TRANSMISSION FAULT None Amber It is likely that the driver will expe
rience a degradation of transmission operation
and possibly reduced ac celeration capability.
Message
Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning

Roadside Emergency 6 - 15
Dipped beam (outer) headlights
Caution: Halogen bulbs will be
damaged if touched by hand or
contaminated with oil or grease. It is
important to use clean gloves or cloth
when handling a bulb which is to be
used again. A contaminated bulb may
be cleaned with methylated spirit
before refitting.
Open the hood and remove the top cover
as shown on page 6 - 14.
Pull the retaining clip (arrowed in A
above) upwards. Move the top of
headlight assembly outer bulb cover
rearwards to gain a ccess to the bulbs. Pull off the bulb connector. Release the
bulb spring clip (
B) from below the bulb
and lift it clear of the bulb. Pull out the
bulb from the headlight assembly.
Locate the new bulb (type H7) into the
headlight with the bulb tab
uppermost ( C). The bulb will only fit
correctly in one position.
Engage the spring clip ( B) to secure the
bulb. Fit the bulb connector.
Refit the bulb cover to the headlight
assembly and secure with the retaining
clip.
Refit the top cover and close the hood.
It is advisable to have the headlight aim
checked by a Retailer after bulb renewal. Front direction indicator bulb
The front direction indicator bulb is
located above the outer headlight bulb
(halogen or HID type) and is accessed via
the outer bulb cove
r (see column 1).
Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise and pull out ( D).
Remove the bulb and fit a new one of the
correct type, PY21W.
Fit the bulb holder to the lamp unit,
it will only fit in one position.
Turn clockwise to secure. Refit the
headlight assembly ou ter bulb cover and
secure with the retaining clip.
Refit the top cover and close the hood.

6 - 16 Roadside Emergency
Main beam (inner) headlight
Caution: Halogen bulbs will be
damaged if touched by hand or
contaminated with oil or grease. It is
important to use clean gloves or cloth
when handling a bulb which is to be
used again. A contaminated bulb may
be cleaned with methylated spirit
before refitting.
Open the hood and remove the top cover
as shown on page 6 - 14.
On the headlight assembly, turn the rear
inner cover (A) anti-clockwise as shown
and remove. Pull off the bulb co
nnector. Release the
bulb spring clip ( B) from below the bulb
and lift it clear of the bulb. Pull out the
bulb from the headlight assembly.
Locate the new bulb (type H7) into the
headlight with the bulb tab
uppermost ( C). The bulb will only fit
correctly in one position.
Engage the spring clip ( B) to secure the
bulb. Fit the bulb connector.
Fit the rear cover and turn it clockwise to
secure.
Refit the top cover and close the hood. Front parking (side) light – bulb
renewal
Open the hood and remove the top cover
as shown on page 6 - 14.
On the headlight asse
mbly, turn the rear
inner cover ( A) anti-clockwise as shown
and remove.
Turn the bulb holder ( D) anti-clockwise
to remove it from the headlight assembly.
Remove the bulb from the holder and fit a
new one of the correct type, W5W.
Reposition the bulb holder in the
headlight unit and turn it clockwise.
Fit the rear cover and turn it clockwise to
secure.
Refit the top cover and close the hood.

7 - 4 Maintenance
Hood Release
!WARNING:
Take care to keep away from rotating components if the
engine is running when you open the hood.
Release the hood lock by pullin g the lever below the fascia on
the left-hand side of the vehicle.
Lift the hood slightly and push the safety catch, located under
the centre of the front edge of th e hood. The gas filled struts will
assist raising the hood, and retain it in the fully open position.
!WARNING:
Before closing the hood ensure that no-one is obstructing
the closing area and that hands and clothes are clear.
Remove tools, cleaning cloths, etc., from the engine
compartment.
Close the hood to within a distance of 12 to 14 inches
(30 to 35 cm) of the fully closed position, then let go to allow
the hood to shut. Check by pulling the hood that both the right-
hand and left-hand latches are engaged.

Index
Garage door opener transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 20
– information and assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 23
– programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 21
– rolling code programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 22
Gearshift interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
General driving information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 59
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 13
Glass surfaces – cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 23
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 13
Grease or tar removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 23
H
Hazard warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 27
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
Headlight powerwash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 32
Headlining – cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 22
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5
Hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 40
IIgnition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Illuminated entry/exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 28
Immobilisation system
– programmable key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
– status light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
Inertia switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 3
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
– engine temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
– fuel level gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
– odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
– speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
– tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
– warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 22
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 37
– accessory power points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 37
– centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 38
– cigar lighter and ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 37
– cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 38
– rear armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 39
– rear sunblind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 40
– side sunblinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 41
– sun visors and vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 37
– sunglasses stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 40
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 27
Interior rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 9
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