2004 JAGUAR XJ Owners Manual

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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.

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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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Check List – LATCH Child
Restraints
Follow the check list each time your child
travels in the vehicle:
• Always attach the top tether when installing a forward-facing seat.
• Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the child seat.
• Always give the seat a final pull to ensure the lower anchors are secure,
even if the seat has indicators to show
that the seat connectors are latched.
• Always use the appropriate child restraints and adjust harnesses for
every child, every trip.
• Make sure you use a seat with the correct weight range for your child. • Avoid dressing your child in bulky
clothing and do not place any objects
between the child and the restraint
system.
• Regularly check the fit of your child seat and replace seats or harnesses
that show signs of wear.
• No child seat is completely child- proof. Encourage your child not to
play with the buckle or harness.
• 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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Memory Setting
This facility enables three different
comfort positions to be memorised and
recalled for each occupant:
• The driver’s seat, steering column, pedals and exterior rear view mirrors.
• Rear passenger seat positions when memory is fitted to these.
The key does not have to be in the
ignition switch to make seat, steering
column and pedal adjustments but is
required to be in th e switch to set the
memory. Setting a memorised position
To store a driver’s seat position in the
memory:
1. Adjust the seat, steering column,
pedals and exterior rear view mirrors
to the desired positions.
2. Insert a key into the ignition switch and leave in the OFF position.
3. Push memory button M and the red LED in the switchpack will
illuminate for a five second period.
4. While the red LED is illuminated, push button ‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’ to memorise the
configuration. The LED will go out and
a chime will indicate that the setting
procedure is complete.
By repeating these three steps and
pressing the unused buttons, two more
driving positions can be stored in the
memory.
To set a new driving position, adjust to
the desired position and perform steps 2
and 3. The previous memory will be
erased and the new position will be set.
The rear passenger’s seats can also be
memorised by repeating steps 2 and 3
above after adjusting the seat to the
desired position. Recalling a memorise
d position from
the door switchpack
Ensure the gear selector lever is in
position ‘P’.
Press and release the appropriate
memory button (‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’). The seat,
steering column, pedals and door mirrors
will move automatically to the
memorised position.

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Memory recall using an integrated
key
The integrated key will recall a memory
position when the unlock button is
pressed when set as follows:
1. Adjust the seat, steering column, pedals and exterior rear view mirrors
to the desired positions.
2. Press the M button: The red LED will illuminate for a five second period.
3. Press button ‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’ and then press any button on the integrated
key. Both button presses must occur
while the red LED is illuminated.
4. Repeat for the other integrated key, pressing the remaining memory
buttons.
To cancel integrated key memory recall:
1. Place a key into the ignition switch and leave in the OFF position.
2. Press the M button: The red LED will illuminate for a five second period.
3. Press any button on the integrated key
(except the panic button, if fitted) then
press the M button again. Both button
presses must occur while the red LED
is illuminated. Note:
If memory recall is performed
using an integrated ke y with the vehicle in
entry/exit position, the steering column
and seat will not return to the memorised
position until either the integrated key is
placed in the ignition switch or the
driver’s door is closed.
Driving position memory system
operating tips
• When making adjustments to a set driving position, reset the new
position in the same memory channel.
• A driving position will only be memorised during the five second
period when the red memory LED is
illuminated.
• Previous memory is erased when a new driving position is entered.
Clock Adjustment
The analogue clock is adjusted by
pressing the (+) and (–) buttons below
the dial. Pressing and holding either
button will increase the rate of hand
movement forwards or backwards as
required.

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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.