2004 JAGUAR XJ warning

Before Driving 3 - 23
Child Safety
JAGUARCARSLTD. STRONGLY RECOMMEND
THAT AT ALL TIMES CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CARRIED IN THE REAR SEATS.
!WARNING:
Children must be restrained by a
child safety restraint that is suitable
for their weight and size.
In many countries legislation governs
how and where children should be
carried when travelling in a vehicle.
It is the responsibility of the driver to
comply with all regulations in force in the
country where the vehicle is being used. Note:
It is important to read and
understand all the information contained
in this handbook rela ting to child safety
before carrying a child in your vehicle.
!WARNING:
DO NOT install a rearward-facing
child seat in the fr ont passenger seat
position since deployment of the
passenger fascia air bag could cause
death or serious injury to the child.
This is emphasised by the label
displayed on the end of the fascia on
the front passenger side (see above). If however, you hav
e no alternative
but to place a child in the front
passenger seat, use only a forward-
facing child seat with the passenger
seat set fully rearward and in its
lowest position.
Always follow the fitting instructions
supplied with the appropriate child
restraint system.

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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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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.

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Child restraint top tether anchorages and brackets
!WARNING:
The top tether must always be used to secure forward-
facing child seats.
The top of the child seat is connected by a short strap to a top
tether bracket to prevent any tendency of the seat to rotate
about the lower anchorages. The top tether brackets are
positioned on the rear parcel shelf, under access covers, at the
centre-line of each rear seating position.
Fit the top tether in combination with the lower LATCH
attachments or other child restraints to secure the seat.
Connect the top tether to the child seat (if it is not part of the
seat) and pass it under the vehicle rear head restraint to connect
to the fixed tether bracket on the rear shelf. Adjust the length of
the top tether strap to hold the top of the child seat against the
vehicle seat back.
!WARNING:
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only
those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat
belts or for attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.

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Luggage Compartment
!WARNING:
1. Locate heavy loads in the luggage compartment towards the front of
the vehicle and secure them to
stop them sliding. Loose items can
be a hazard.
2. Do not drive wi th the luggage
compartment lid open as exhaust
fumes can be drawn into the
passenger compartment.
Luggage Tie-down Loops
Four loops are positioned in the luggage
compartment for attaching straps to
secure loads and prevent them from
sliding over the luggage floor.
These loops are not to be used for
securing passengers or animals nor as
anchorages for child restraints.
It is advisable to distribute luggage weight
evenly over the entire luggage floor area.
A range of Jaguar storage accessories,
including a luggag e retaining net,
are available from your Retailer.

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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Engine Temperature (E)
Drive at moderate road and engine
speeds until normal operating
temperature is reached. This is indicated
when the pointer is between the
blue (cold) segment and the red (hot)
segment.
The engine operating temperature will
vary with changes in weather and engine
load. The engine temperature may rise in
some circumstances, such as:
• Idling for long periods in slow moving traffic.
• Driving up a long hill in hot weather.
• Driving slowly or stopping after driving at high speed.
• Towing a trailer or caravan.!WARNING:
1. The radiator cooling fans may continue to run after the ignition
has been switched off but will
automatically switch off when the
engine has cooled sufficiently.
2. It is unsafe to run the engine in an overheated condition.
3. Do not remove the coolant reservoir filler cap while the
engine is hot. If it is essential, then
protect your hands against
escaping steam. SLOWLY turn the
cap anti-clockwise to allow the
steam pressure to escape
completely before removing the
cap. Should the pointer move into the red
segment (
H) of the coolant gauge, stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safely possible,
turn off the engine and open the hood to
allow the engine to cool.