2004 JAGUAR XJ light

Before Driving 3 - 5
Heated Seats
Some seats have heaters in the backrests
and cushions. The heaters have three
heat settings and each seat has its own
control.
The front seat buttons are located at the
top of the centre console.
With the engine running, pressing a
heater button will select the highest heat
setting, as indicated by three illuminated
red lights.
A second press selects the mid setting
(two red lights) and a third press selects
the lowest heat setting (one red light).
A fourth press turns the seat heater off;
all indicator lights off. The rear seat heater buttons are located
below the rear air vents.
Note:
The heater will automatically
switch off if the engine is turned off or if a
fault is detected.
A heater will maintain a preset
temperature while it is switched on.
Storage of the vehicle in a heated garage,
body heat or warm ambient temperatures
may prevent operation of the seat heater.
Heated Steering Wheel
A heater is incorporated in the steering
wheel rim and operates in conjunction
with the driver’s seat heater. The steering
wheel heater is switched on in any of the
three driver seat heater 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.

3 - 12 Before Driving
Seat belt fitting
!WARNING:
Do not adjust the seat belt while
driving.
Draw the tongue of the seat belt over the
shoulder, across the chest and push it
into the buckle unit slot. A positive ‘click’
indicates that it is safely locked.
Comfort clips or devices that create slack
in the seat belts are not recommended. Ensure that the webbing is midway
between the neck and the edge of the
shoulder. Correct tension is controlled by
automatic retraction of the reel.
A warning light on the instrument panel
is illuminated when the driver’s seat belt
is not fastened.
Note:
If the vehicle is parked on unlevel
ground, the seat belt mechanism may
lock. This is not a fault, gently ease the
belt from its attachment to unlock it.

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Air bag fault warning light
The air bag warning light in the driver’s
instrument cluster will be lit for
approximately six seconds when the
ignition is turned on.
If the light remains on or flashes,
it indicates a fault within the air bag
electrical circuits. Report the fault to a
Jaguar Retailer immediately. It is safe to
drive the vehicle; however, in an accident
the air bags may not operate.
Air bag warning ligh t information is
shown on page 4 - 8. Air bag disposal
!WARNING:
Do not attempt to service, repair or
modify the air bag sy stem or its fuses.
All work on the air bag system,
including renewal after deployment
and renewal at the end of its service
life, must be carried out by an
authorised Jaguar Retailer.
In the event of the vehicle being
dismantled, air bag module removal and
disposal MUST be made by a qualified
person. Instructions can be obtained
from an authorised Jaguar Retailer. Front protection
With a front impact of sufficient force,
the restraints system will trigger the front
air bag(s) and seat belt pretensioners,
which immediately tighten the seat belts.
For front occupants, the seat belt then
slackens with increasing chest load,
allowing the head and chest to more
gradually come into contact with the
inflated air bag. The air bag absorbs the
remaining energy of the impact and then
deflates rapidly via vent holes.
Front air bags are designed to inflate in
frontal and near fr
ontal collisions,
not low speed impacts, roll-over, side-
impact or rear-impact.

3 - 18 Before Driving
Air bag de-activation warning light
(YELLOW)
The PASS AIR BAG OFF warning light on
the passenger fascia is associated with the
deployment conditions for front seat
passenger air bags only.
• The warning light will NOT be lit if the seat is empty and the front air bag will
not be activated.
• The warning light will NOT be lit if the seat is occupied by a larger child or
adult. The front air bag will be
activated and will be deployed in the
event of a frontal impact. • The PASS AIR BAG OFF warning light
WILL be lit if the seat is occupied by,
for example, a small child and in this
case the front air bag will not be
activated.
• If the passenger adopts a posture (e.g. leaning very far forward) which
could cause injury from an inflating
air bag, the PASS AIR BAG OFF
warning light WILL be lit and the front
air bag will not be activated.
Note: Whenever the yellow PASS AIR
BAG OFF warning light on the passenger
fascia is illuminated, the front passenger
air bag will not be deployed in the event
of an impact.

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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.

On the Road 4 - 3
4 On the Road
Instruments
None of the instruments will show
correct indications until the ignition is
switched ON (position ‘II’).
If the exterior light switch is ON and the
ignition is ON, the display brightness can
be varied using the dimmer switch
(page 4 - 25).
Tachometer (A)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute and is calibrated
in increments of 250 rev/min extending
to 8000 rev/min (to 7000 rev/min for
supercharged vehicles).
Caution: Do not allow the needle to
enter the red sector.
Speedometer (B)
Speed indication is in either:
USA– Miles per hour, the outer figures,
and kilometres per hour on the inner
ring.
Canada and Mexico – Kilometres per
hour, the outer figures, and miles per
hour on the inner ring,
Odometer (C)
Records the total distance covered by the
vehicle.
The odometer reading is displayed below
the speedometer, al ong with the trip
distance since it was last reset. To reset
the trip distance, press the reset button
on the trip computer switchpack. The trip
distance will roll-over at 9999.9 miles
(or 16,090 kilometres).
The odometer is displayed in the message
centre unless a message has priority or a
trip computer function has been selected.
Fuel Level Gauge (D)
Indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.
A warning light is displayed in the gauge
when the fuel in the tank is at a low level.
The tank should be refilled at the earliest
opportunity.
The small arrow, shown beside the fuel
pump symbol, identifies on which side of
the vehicle the filler cap is located.

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Warning Lights
Warning lights are arranged within the
instrument cluster.
There are two warning lights, one red,
the other amber, located above the
message centre for primary and
secondary status of the warnings
displayed by the message centre.
‘RED’ warning lights are for primary
warnings. A primary warning must be
investigated immediately by the driver or
a Jaguar Retailer.
‘AMBER’ warning lights are for secondary
warnings when the driver must take
action and then report the fault to a
Retailer at the earliest opportunity.
Other lights within the instrument cluster
indicate system status, such as blue for
main beam and green for direction
indicators, when in operation. Lamp check
A lamp check is initiated when the
ignition is switched ON and lasts for
three seconds (excepting the air bag
warning light which will remain on for
6seconds). Ifany wa
rning light remains
on after this period, investigate the cause
before driving.
Note: Not all lamps are included in the
lamp check, for example main beam
headlights or direction indicators.
Low Oil Pressure (RED)
This lights up with the ignition
switched ON and should go
out once the engine is running.
If the light remains ON once the engine
has started or comes ON whilst driving,
loss of oil pressure is indicated.
STOP the engine immediately and
investigate the cause.
Caution: Do not restart the engine
until the cause of loss of oil pressure
has been identified and rectified.
First check the engine oil level,
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