2004 JAGUAR XJ Release

Contents
Section Contents
Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Security and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Roadside Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A comprehensive index is located at the back of this handbook.
Quick Overview
Fascia Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Warning Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Seats and Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Steering Column Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Entry/Exit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Pedal Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Door Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Gearshift Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Parkbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Direction Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Trip Computer Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Audio System (CD Player model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Filling Station Information
Fuel Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Underhood Top Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Tyre Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Security and Locks
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4
Key Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
Door Locks and Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8
Alarms and Audible Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 15
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 17
Luggage Compartment Emergency Release . . . . 2 - 19
Garage Door Opener Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 20

Security and Locks 2 - 3
2 Security and Locks
Ignition Switch
The fascia-mounted ignition switch,
on the right-hand side of the steering
column, has four key positions:
0.Ignition OFF – This is the only
position in which the key can be
inserted and removed.
I. Auxiliary – Allows use of some
electrical circuits, for example, radio
and window oper ation (accessory
delay only).
II. Ignition ON – All electrical circuits
except the starter motor are
activated. The key remains in this
position when driving. III.
Engine start – The starter motor is
operated for as long as the key is held
in this position, against spring
pressure.
When the key is turned back to the OFF
position, the delayed accessory feature
becomes active.
The circuits available in the auxiliary
position remain activated for a preset
timed period or until a front door is
opened.
To Remove the Ignition Key
Automatic transmissi on vehicles have a
key interlock feature.
Apply the electronic parkbrake, move the
gear selector to the Park ‘P’ position and
turn the key to position ‘0’.
The automatic transmis sion gear selector
must be placed in Park ‘P’ before the key
can be removed from the ignition switch.
When the key is removed, the gear
selector will be locked in Park.
Steering Column Lock
The steering column lock is controlled by
the ignition switch.
When the key is removed from the
ignition switch, you will hear the steering
column lock engage.
When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch, you will hear the steering column
lock disengage.
In rare circumstances, it may be
necessary to gently turn the steering
wheel from side to side to release the
steering column lock.
Gearshift Interlock
A brake pedal/gearshift interlock system
is incorporated in the automatic
transmission gear selector mechanism.
To move the gear selector from Park:
1. Turn the ignition key to position ‘II’ or start the engine.
2. Press the brake pedal.

2 - 4 Security and Locks
Vehicle Security
When the vehicle is unoccupied or
unattended, you are advised to do the
following:
• Apply the electronic parkbrake and move the gear selector to the
Park ‘P’ position.
• Do not leave children or pets in the vehicle unattended.
• Do not leave luggage or valuables on display.
• Remove all keys, including remote transmitters, from the vehicle prior to
locking the doors, even when the
vehicle is in your garage.
• Close all windows, hood, luggage compartment and glove
compartment, and lock all the doors.
• Park the vehicle where it can be seen. At night, park in a well-lit area.
• It is important to keep your keys in safe places at all times. Leaving them
in conspicuous places is an invitation
for a thief to steal them and,
consequently, your vehicle or
belongings. Keep them as secure as
you would your wallet or purse, both
at home and away.
Key Transmitter
The security system is controlled
remotely by a radio frequency, battery-
operated, integrated transmitter key.
The transmitter is ac tivated by pressing
one of the operating buttons.
( A ) – Unlocks and disarms the vehicle.
( B ) – Releases the luggage compartment
lock.
( C ) – Activates the convenience headlamp
feature and sounds the panic alarm.
For further information on the
convenience headlamp feature,
see Headlight convenience on
page 4 - 24.
( D ) – Locks and arms the vehicle.
( E ) – Locks/unlocks the key.
To free the key, press the release
button ( E). When not required press and
hold the button and fold the key into the
transmitter housing.

2 - 8 Security and Locks
Door Locks and Handles
All doors can be centrally locked and
unlocked remotely, using the key
transmitter buttons.
Only the driver’s door is equipped with
an external key lock, which activates the
central locking and the two-stage
unlocking.
Vehicle Locking and
Unlocking
Lock the vehicle and set the alarm
• Ensure windows and sunroof (if fitted) are fully closed. • Press the lock button on the key
transmitter, or;
• Put the key in the driver’s door lock, turn the key toward s the rear of the
vehicle and release.
The direction indicators will flash once,
a chirp will be heard (if enabled) and the
security light (located on the top surface
of the fascia) will start flashing.
After 20 seconds, the alarm will be set.
If a door, the hood or the luggage
compartment are open and an attempt is
made to lock the vehicle, the direction
indicators will flash five times (if enabled)
and/or an audible warning will sound
twice as a warning that the vehicle is not
secure.
Note: The security system will not arm if
a key is in the ignition switch. If a key is
used in the drivers door lock and turned
towards the front of the vehicle then
released when an aperture is ajar,
the security will arm (2 error tones
(if enabled), or five flashes of the direction
indicators (if enabled) will be emitted). The security system will arm, but will not
monitor the aperture th
at is ajar until it
has been fully closed.
Drive-away door locking
With the ignition key at position ‘II’ and
all the doors closed, all doors will lock
when the gear selector is moved from
position ‘P’ or ‘N’. The gear selector has
to be moved from ‘P’ or ‘N’, and into a
different gear, for longer than one
second.
If the vehicle is stopped and a door is
opened and subsequently closed,
the doors will lock again when the gear
selector is moved from position ‘P’ or ‘N’,
and into a different gear.
If the vehicle is stopped and a door is
opened and subsequently closed, but the
gear selector is not moved from
position ‘P’ or ‘N’, or the current gear
position the doors will remain unlocked.
All vehicles have the drive-away door
locking feature installed during
manufacture. This feature can be
disabled, or reinstated, by a Jaguar
Retailer, if required.

Security and Locks 2 - 9
Central locking switch
With the ignition switch in either
position ‘I’ or ‘II’ and all the doors closed
and unlocked, one press of the switch
will lock all of the doors and inhibit the
luggage compartment.
With the ignition switch in either
position ‘I’ or ‘II’ and all the doors closed
and locked, one press of the switch will
unlock all of the doors and allow access
to the luggage compartment.
If the vehicle is unlocked, press and hold
the switch for more than two seconds to
centrally lock the vehicle and close all the
windows and sunroof (if fitted). Releasing
the switch will halt the operation of the
windows and sunroof (if fitted). If the vehicle is locked, press and hold the
switch for more than two seconds to
unlock the vehicle and open all the
windows and sunroof (i
f fitted). Releasing
the switch will halt the operation of the
windows and sunroof (if fitted).
Note: All windows must be ‘taught’ to
the vehicle for this function to operate.
See Window Operation on page 4 - 29.
If the central locking switch is pressed
when the ignition switch is not in
position ‘I’ or ‘II’ the security systems
inclination and intrusion sensors (if fitted)
will not operate for one arming period.
The security LED in the fascia will flash
for 5 seconds to indicate that this has
occurred.
!WARNING:
1. Make sure that all occupants are kept clear of the windows and
sunroof aperture (if fitted).
2. When an interior door release lever is pulled, the door will
unlatch.
After using the central locking switch,
it may be necessary to press the switch
again or pull a front door interior release
lever to unlock the vehicle. Smart locking
This feature helps prevent locking the key
in the vehicle.
If a door is open or ajar and an attempt is
made to lock the doors using a front door
interior locking le
ver, all doors will
centrally lock and then centrally unlock.
If a door is open or ajar and an attempt is
made to lock the doors using a rear door
interior locking lever, only the door on
which the lever is operated will lock,
the remaining doors will remain
unlocked.
If a door, hood or luggage compartment is
open, the vehicle can only be locked from
the outside by using a key in the driver’s
door lock.
Note: An audible and/or visual error
warning will be given.
It will not be possible to lock the vehicle
with a key transmitter if a door, luggage
compartment or hood is open, or a key is
left in the ignition.

2 - 10 Security and Locks
Global closing
!WARNING:
Make sure that all occupants are kept
clear of the windows and sunroof
aperture (if fitted).
Key in the driver’s door: Turn and hold
the key towards the rear of the vehicle,
for more than 2 seconds duration,
to close all the electrically operated
windows and sunroof (if fitted). If the key
is released, the global closing action stops
immediately.
Global opening
Key in the drivers door: Turn and hold
the key towards the front of the vehicle
for more than 2 seconds duration,
to open all the electrically operated
windows and sunroof (if fitted).
If the key is released, the global opening
action stops immediately.
Key transmitter: Press and hold the
unlock button for longer than 2 seconds
to open all the electrically operated
windows and sunroof (if fitted – one shot
operation). Pressing any button again
while global opening is taking place will
stop all movement. Unlock the vehicle and disarm the
alarm using a key transmitter
• Press the unlock button on the key
transmitter.
Single-stage unlocking
This unlocks all doors and the luggage
compartment and turns the interior lights
on. The security LED stops flashing.
The direction indicators will flash twice
and two audible tones will be given
(if enabled) to indicate that the system is
disarmed.
Two-stage unlocking
This unlocks the driver’s door,
the luggage compartm ent and turns on
the interior lights. T his will also disarm
the system if it was armed, the direction
indicators will flash twice and two
audible tones will sound (if enabled), and
the security LED stops flashing. A second
press is required to unlock all doors
(Retailer programmable or key fob
selectable). Selecting single-stage or two-stage
unlocking
The procedure for changing from single-
stage to two-stage unlocking (if enabled),
or vice versa, is as follows:
• Press and hold the lock and unlock
buttons on the key transmitter
simultaneously for four seconds.
Note:
1. The direction indi cators will flash
twice and two chirps will be heard
(if enabled) to confirm the unlocking
action.
2. To revert to the previous condition, repeat the procedure described above.
3. For operation of the two-stage unlocking feature when the vehicle is
equipped with a touch-screen, please
refer to the Touch-screen Handbook.

Security and Locks 2 - 11
Unlock the vehicle and disarm the
alarm using a key
Single-stage unlocking: Put the key in
the driver’s door lock, turn the key
towards the front of the vehicle and
release. This will unlock all the doors,
the luggage compartmen t is un-inhibited,
and turn on the interior lighting. This will
also disarm the system if it was armed,
the direction indicators will flash twice,
and the security LED will stop flashing.
Two-stage unlocking: Put the key in
the driver’s door lock, turn the key
towards the front of the vehicle and
release.
This will unlock the drivers door,
un-inhibited the luggage compartment
and turn on the interior lighting. This will
also disarm the system if it was armed,
the direction indicators will flash twice
and the security LED will stop flashing.
Turning the key towards the front of the
vehicle a second time will unlock all the
remaining doors.Direction Indicator Unlock
Alerts
The exterior direction indicators give two
flashes and two audible chirps sound as
unlocking takes place.
Note: If a fault exists with the intrusion
sensing or inclination sensing systems
(if fitted) when the vehicle is disarmed a
warning will be given. The exterior
direction indicators will flash twice
accompanied by tw o audible sounds
(if enabled) followed approximately one
second later by another flash from the
direction indicators and two audible
tones.
For further information, contact your
Jaguar Retailer.
Auto-relocking (Retailer
Enable Option)
This feature automatically centrally locks
and arms the vehicle (if security and
auto-relock are enabled) if the vehicle has
been unlocked with the key transmitter
having been previously locked and the
security system armed:
• And no door, hood or luggage compartment has been opened in the
last 45 seconds after the remote
unlock operation or,
• If the ignition remains off for 45 seconds after the remote unlock
operation.
Note: This feature can be enabled or
disabled, by a Jaguar Retailer, as required.