2004 JAGUAR XJ ECU

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Steering Column
Adjustment
!WARNING:
Do not adjust the steering column
whilst driving.
The steering column can be adjusted for
tilt and reach by operating the rotary/
joystick control switch (A ) on the left side
of the steering column.
1. Turn the switch to the ‘COLUMN’ or ‘AUTO’ position.
2. Move the switch forwards or backwards to adjust reach.
3. Move the switch up or down to tilt.
Three column positions may be stored
and recalled by the driver position
memory system. See Memory Setting
on page 3 - 31.
Entry/exit mode
Entry/exit mode provides automatic
movement of the steering column and
driver’s seat to allow easier entry to or
exit from the vehicle.
Entry/exit mode is selected by setting the
steering column adjustment switch to the
‘AUTO’ position ( B). Exit
– If the ignition key is in position ‘0’
and the driver’s door is opened or if the
ignition key is removed, the steering
column will move to the uppermost tilt
position. The seat will move rearwards
unless it is already 1.5 inches (4 cm) or
less from its fully rearward position when
it will not move any further back.
Entry – When the key is next inserted in
the ignition switch and the door is closed,
the steering column and seat will return
to their previous positions. If, however,
the memorised driver position has been
changed (using the door memory switch
or another integrated key), the steering
wheel and seat will move to the new
position. Caution: Do not use steering wheel
mounted security devices since
movement of the steering wheel in
entry/exit mode could result in
vehicle damage (e.g. the windscreen)
or possible injury to the occupant.
Note:
1. If the adjustment switch is moved
away from ‘AUTO’ whilst the steering
column is tilted away, the steering
column will move back to its
memorised position when the key is
next inserted in the ignition and
entry/exit mode is then cancelled.
2. If the adjustment switch is moved during entry/exit operation, steering
column movement will stop.

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Occupant Protection
Seat Belts
The use of front and rear seat belts is
mandatory in most countries. Using seat
belts saves lives. They should be worn by
all occupants whenever the vehicle is in
use, for maximum protection.
Lap/shoulder inertia reel seat belts are
provided for both front occupants and
three rear seat positions.
The inertia operating mechanism of the
seat belts allows the wearers to move
their upper bodies to reach various
controls. The seat belts lock automatically
with accelerated body movement or in
the event of emergency braking.
The seat belt assemblies incorporate
additional safety devices. All have belt
pretensioners and the front belts also
have force limiters. These devices provide
increased protection in the event of a
severe frontal impact.
The pretensioners operate with the air
bags as part of the Advanced Restraints
Technology System (see page 3 - 14). All passenger seat belt mechanisms
incorporate an automatic locking device
to allow child seats to be secured safely.
Forchild safety seepage3-23.
Comfort belts are fitted to both individual
electrically operated rear seats. They are
also fitted to the outer seats only on the
electrically operated rear bench seat.
These belts incorporate a twin tension
facility. When the belt is buckled around
the occupant, a reduced tension is
applied to provide a more comfortable
fitting. When the belt is unfastened,
a higher tension is applied to allow it to
retract correctly.
Beltminder
The Beltminder feature is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function
(see page 4 - 6). 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 lamp in the instrument
cluster.
Note:
Not all countries have the warning
chime. Front belt height adjustment
To adjust the front seat belt heights, press
the locking button and slide the
anchorage so that the seat belt webbing
passes over the shoulder without pulling
against the neck. Release the button and
check that the anchorage point is locked.
Always check the anchorage point after
the seat has been adjusted to ensure that
the belt is correctly positioned.

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Inertia reel mechanism check
Static test: Whilst seated, fasten the seat
belt and grip the shoulder belt at
approximately shoulder level with the
opposite hand. Pull the belt sharply
downwards, the belt should lock.
Road test: The following road test must
be carried out only under maximum safe
road conditions.
With the seat belt correctly fitted to the
driver and passenger(s), drive the vehicle
at 5 mph (8 km/h) and, ensuring that it is
safe to do so, brake sharply.
The seat belt(s) should lock automatically,
holding both driver and passenger(s)
securely in position.
It is important when braking that the
reactions of both driver and passenger(s)
are normal, that is, the body must not be
thrown forward in anticipation, thus
causing a snatching action of the belt
which would operate the locking
mechanism.
If the belt fails to lock on either test,
consult a Jaguar Retailer.
!WARNING:
1. Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the
body. The lap section of the belt
must be worn low across the front
of the pelvis and NOT across the
abdominal area. Always ensure
that the webbing is midway
between the neck and the edge of
the shoulder.
2. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing
with polishes, oils and chemicals,
and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried out
using mild soap and water.
If webbing becomes frayed,
contaminated or damaged,
discard it and fit a new seat belt.
3. It is essential to renew the entire assembly after it has been worn in
a severe impact even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious. 4. Belts should not be worn with the
webbing twisted.
5. Each seat belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a seat belt
around a child being carried on
the occupant’s lap.
6. No modifications or additions s h o u l d b e m a d e b y t h e u s e r w h i c h
will prevent the seat belt adjusting
devices from operating.
7. Should the seat belt not retract and remain at its static length,
consult your nearest Jaguar
Retailer immediately.

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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.

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Securing child restraints with an
adult seat belt
All passenger seat belts (not the driver’s)
have an automatic locking device for use
with child seats.
If engaged, this device allows the belt to
be retracted (tightened) but not pulled
out. When used to secure a child seat,
therefore, the belt will automatically lock
at any point to which it has retracted.
Always ensure that child restraint
assemblies are fitted in strict accordance
with the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions. Keep the fitting instructions
for future reference.
The following checks should always be
carried out:
• Fit the child seat in the correct position and secure with the seat belt
in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If necessary, remove the headrest to
accommodate a larger child seat.
• Pull the seat belt all the way out to engage the locking device.
• Make sure the child seat is fitted firmly to the car seat. There should
not be excessive forward or sideways
movement. • To fix the seat firm
ly, retract the belt
back onto the reel; a ratchet
operation may be felt as the belt
retracts. Continue to pay the belt back
onto the reel until it fits snugly around
the child seat.
• Regularly check and refit the child seat to ensure there is no slack in the
installation.
• The seat belt must not be twisted and
the buckle must not rest on the child
seat frame, as it may snap open in an
accident.
• Never modify the seat, or install it differently to the instructions.
The above is a guide only. Depending on
the features of a particular child seat,
e.g. forward or rearwa rd-facing, engage
the locking device before or after
attaching the belt, as convenient.
Unbuckling the belt and releasing the
child seat will allow th e belt to resume its
normal operation.
Always secure an unoccupied child seat
safely. In an accident an unsecured child
seat may pose a risk to the vehicle
occupants. Safe use of child restraints
!WARNING:
The top tether anchor point must
always be used to secure forward-
facing child seats (see page 3 - 29).
Ensure that there is no slack in the
webbing and that the restraints fits the
child snugly across the rib cage and hips.
These are the parts of the body most able
to take the force of an impact.
• Ensure the path and position of an integral harness across the shoulders
is appropriate for your child’s
development – consult the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• The lap strap should pass across the top of the child’s thighs, bearing on
the pelvis, not the abdominal area.
• Adjust the harness every time so that one or two fingers only can be
inserted between the child and the
harness. Different clothing on a child
can make a difference to the correct
fitting of the harness.
• Make sure that the webbing is not twisted.

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• Never modify the seat harness or buckles as this may affect the quick
release mechanism.
• Always secure your child correctly, even for a short journey.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for harness adjustments.
Booster seats
If a booster seat is used, position the lap
section of the adult seat belt over the
child’s pelvis. The diagonal seat belt
should rest on the child’s shoulder,
not the neck.Check List – Non-LATCH Child
Restraints
Follow the check list each time a child
travels in the vehicle:
• Always attach the top tether when
installing a forward-facing child seat.
• Carefully follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
restraint system.
• Always use the appropriate child restraints and adjust harnesses for
every child, every trip.
• Avoid dressing a child in bulky clothing and do not place any objects
between the child and the restraint
system.
• No child seat is completely child- proof. Encourage your child not to
play with buckle or harness. • Regularly check the fit of your child
seat and replace seats or harnesses
that show signs of wear.
• Ensure that you have removed all slack from the adult seat belt and that
the automatic locking device is
activated.
• Never leave a child unsupervised in the vehicle.
• Activate the rear door child safety locks (see page 2 - 14).
• Ensure your child does not exit the vehicle from the side where there is
traffic.
• Set your child a good example – always wear your seat belt.

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LATCH Child Restraint System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seats
have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to
two anchor points provided at specific seating positions in your
vehicle.
This eliminates the need to use seat belts to secure this type of
child seat. If a forward-facing child seat is used it must also be
attached to the top tether anch or point located on the rear
shelf.
The LATCH restraints system uses two anchorage loops fixed to
the vehicle body for each rear outboard seat position, as shown
opposite. The anchorage loops are accessible through the gap
between the rear seat back and cushion.
The child seat, which must be sp ecifically designed for LATCH
system fitting, is clipped into the loops via rigid extendable bars
or a flexible tether strap. A quick release mechanism is usually
incorporated to allow easy removal of the child seat.
Always ensure that the child seat anchorage straps or legs and
the vehicle anchorage loops are kept clean and free of dirt.
Note: Forward-facing child seats using the LATCH system must
also be secured with a top tether (see page 3 - 29).

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Fitting LATCH seats
For further information regarding a LATCH child seat, please
consult your Jaguar Retailer.
Always use the additional top tether anchorage.
LATCH child seats can only be fi tted to the two outer rear seat
positions, as shown on the previous page.
Caution: When fitting a LATCH child seat, the seat
manufacturers instructions must always be followed.
The following is a guide only.
Note: So as not to interfere with the fitment of large child seats,
push the adult seat buckles into their buckle recesses and,
if necessary, remove the headrest.
LATCH seat with extendable bars (A) – Fit the seat as
follows:
1. Expose the LATCH loops between the seat and seat back.
2. Make sure that the adult seat belts and buckles do not become trapped behind the child seat.
3. Make sure there is nothing obstructing the seat mounting mechanism at the anchorage points.
4. Make sure you do NOT trap the top tether strap behind the child seat.
5. Fully extend the two attachme nt bars on the child seat
(see manufacturer’s instructions).
6. Locate the slots on the ends of the bars onto the two LATCH
loops, then push the seat asse mbly rearwards until the bars
are positively engaged (a trigger operates to lock the
attachment bars onto the loops). 7. Slide the seat rearwards along the legs until it is locked firmly
against the vehicle seat back. Confirm that it is securely
locked in position.
8. Secure a forward-facing ch ild seat to the top tether
anchorage.
LATCH seat with tether straps (B) – Clip the flexible lower
straps to the two LATCH loops. Adjust the length of each strap
until the seat is held firmly against the vehicle seat back.
!WARNING:
Do not install a LATCH child seat with flexible lower
attachments in the vehicle centre seat position.
The anchorage loops are only provided to install a
compatible child seat in the vehicle outboard seat
positions.