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Technical Guide
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Sports Sedan
Introduction
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Published by Service CommunicationsJaguar Cars LimitedPublication Part No JJM 10 15 16/92 February 1999
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Technical Guide
Jaguar S-TYPE
Sports Sedan
Introduction
Published by Service CommunicationsJaguar Cars LimitedPublication Part No JJM 10 15 16/92 February 1999
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JAGUARS-TYPEPreface
This Technical Guide introduces the Jaguar S-TYPE sports sedan which is a new addition to the Jaguar
range. It is intended to give Jaguar Dealer workshop personnel an overview of their construction and
operation, and is for information purposes only. The contents of this Technical Guide must not be used
as a reference source for servicing procedures; all servicing procedures must be in accordance with the
appropriate Service Manual.
This Technical Guide will not be updated. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, changes may
occur between going to press and the equipment being introduced to the market. Once the equipment is
in service, details of changes can be obtained from Service Bulletins and revisions to the Service
Manuals.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted, in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or other means without prior
written permission from the Service Division of Jaguar Cars Limited.
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Contents
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Subject Page
Glossary
Abbreviations 3
Introduction4
Vehicle Weights 5
Dimensions 5
Vehicle Features 6
Body
Body Structure 10
Engine Compartment 15
Trunk 16
Jacking and Towing 18
Glazing 19
Doors and Door Mirrors 21
Windshield Wipers and Washers 23
Exterior and Interior Trim 24
Seats 26
Interior Features 30
Occupant Protection
Seat Belts 32
Airbags 33
SRS Operation 35
Fuel System
Introduction 38
Evaporative Emissions System 42
Exhaust System
Introduction 44
Transmission
Introduction 45
Chassis
Introduction 46
Front Suspension 47
Rear Suspension 49
Wheels and Tyres 52
Driveline 53
Final Drive (differential) 54
Brakes 55
Power Assisted Steering 58
Steering Column 59
Climate Control
System Overview 63
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JAGUARS-TYPEContents
2 Electrical/Electronic
Power Distribution 69
Control Modules 74
Fuses and Relays 78
Exterior Lighting 86
Interior Lighting 94
Instrumentation and Controls 95
Security and Locking Systems 108
Audio and Communications System 116
In-car Telephone 119
Navigation 122
Voice Activation 124
Reverse Park Control 126
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JAGUARS-TYPEGlossary
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ABS anti-lock braking system
ABS/TCCM anti-lock braking system/
traction control system control
module
A/C air conditioning
A/CCM air conditioning control
module
ADCM adaptive damping control
module
ADRC adaptive damper ride control
ALR automatic locking retractor
BIW body-in-white
ûC degree Celsius
CAN controller area network
CATS computer active technology
suspension
CD compact disc
CTCM cellular telephone control
module
DATC dual automatic temperature
control
DDCM driver door control module
DSC(CM) dynamic stability control
(control module)
DSCM driver seat control module
DSHCM driver seat heater control
module
ECM electronic control module
EFT engine fuel temperature
(sensor)
EVAP evaporative emission
FTP fuel tank pressure (sensor)
GDO garage door opener
GECM general electronic control
module
GPS global positioning system
HO2S heated oxygen sensor
in inch
IP injection pressure (sensor)
IVD interactive vehicle dynamics
kg kilogram
km/h kilometer per hour
kW kilowatt
lb pound
m meter The following abbreviations are used in this document:
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LH(D) left-hand (drive)
mile/h mile per hour
mm millimeter
ms millisecond
NAS North American specification
NCM navigation control module
Nm Newton meter
OBD on-board diagnostics
PAS power assisted steering
PATS passive anti-theft system
PCM powertrain control module
PDU portable diagnostic unit
PSHCM passenger seat heater control
module
RECM rear electronic control module
RCM restraints control module
RH(D) right-hand (drive)
RPC(M) reverse park control (module)
RTTI real time traffic information
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SCLM steering column lock module
SCP standard corporate protocol
SRCM sliding roof control module
SRS supplementary restraints
system
TACM throttle actuator control
module
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USA United States of America
V volt
VACM voice-activated control module
VECM vehicle emergency control
module
VEMS vehicle emergency messaging
system
VICM vehicle information control
module
VICS vehicle information and
communication system
VIN vehicle identification number