2009 JAGUAR XF Owners Manual

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AIRBAG WARNING LAMP
The airbag warning indicator is
mounted in the instrument pack,
and will illuminate as a bulb check
when the starter switch is turned on.
If any of the following warning indicator
conditions occur, the vehicle should be
checked by your Dealer /Authorised repairer
immediately.
• The warning indicator fails to illuminate
when the starter switch is initially turned
on.
• The warning indicator fails to extinguish
within six seconds of the starter switch
being turned on.
• The warning indicator illuminates at any
time other than the bulb check, when the
starter switch is on.
WHIPLASH PROTECTION
Both front seats are equi pped with Active Head
Restraints (AHR), which reduce the risk of neck
and spinal injury (whiplash) in the event of a
rear impact.
When activated, the head restraint moves
upwards and forwards, supporting the
occupant's head.
After activation, the whiplash protection
mechanism automatically resets and does not
need to be replaced.
WARNING
If the warning indica tor signals that a
fault is present in the system, do not
use a child restraint on the front
passenger seat. Doing so will increase the risk
of death or serious injury to the child.
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AIRBAG LABELS
Airbag warning information is printed on the
driver and passenger sun visors.
AIRBAG SERVICE INFORMATION
All of the following operations should only be
carried out by a Dealer/Authorised Repairer, or
suitably qualified person:-
• Removal or repair of any wiring or
component in the vi cinity of any SRS
components.
• Installation of electr ical, or electronic,
equipment and accessories.
• Modification to the front or sides of the
vehicle exterior.
• Attachment of accessor ies to the front or
sides of the vehicle.
In the event of the vehicle being dismantled,
airbag module removal a nd disposal must be
carried out by a qualified person.
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WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service, repair,
replace, modify, or tamper with, any
part of the SRS. This includes wiring
or components in th e vicinity of SRS
components. Doing so may cause the system
to trigger, or render the system inoperative,
either of which may result in death or serious
injuries.
Do not use any electrical test
equipment or devices in the vicinity of
SRS components or wiring. Doing so
may cause the system to trigger, or render the
system inoperative, either of which may result
in death or serious injuries.

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CHILD SEATS
The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are
designed for adults and larger children. For
their safety, it is very important for all infants
and children under 12 years of age to be
restrained in a suitable child safety seat
appropriate to their age and size.
Children are always safest when seated in a
rear seating position.
If it is essential that a child travels in the front
passenger seat, Jaguar recommends that the
following preparations are made before fitting
the child restraint.
• Adjust the front passenger seat fully
rearwards.
• Adjust the lumbar support to its minimum
support position.
• Adjust the seat cushion to its highest
position. If cushion front tilt adjustment is
possible, adjust it to its lowest position.
• Adjust the seat back to the fully upright
position.
• Adjust the seat be lt adjustable upper
anchorage to its lowest position.
In some countries, legislation prohibits
children travelling in the front of a vehicle.
Ensure that you are familiar with the legislation
in force where the vehicle is being used and are
in full compliance.
WARNINGS
Do not use a child restraint on a seat
protected by an airbag in front of it.
There is a risk of death or serious
injury when the airbag deploys.
Crash statistics show that children
are safest when properly restrained in
a child or infant restraint system that
is secured in a rear seating position.
For optimum safety , children should
travel in the rear of the vehicle at all
times; front passenge r seat travel is
not recommended. However, if it is
essential that a child travels in the front, set the
vehicle seat fully rearward and seat the child in
an approved forward-facing child seat. Do not
use a rear-facing child seat - an inflating airbag
could impact with the seat and cause serious
injury.
Do not use a forward facing child seat
until the child using it is above the
minimum weight of 9 kg (20 lb.) and
able to sit up unaided. Up to the age of two, a
child's spine and neck are not sufficiently
developed to avoid injury in a frontal impact.
Do not allow a baby or infant to be
held or carried on the lap. The force of
a crash can increase effective body
weight by as much as thirty times, making it
impossible to hold onto the child.
Children typically require the use of a
booster seat appropriate to their age
and size, thereby enabling the seat
belts to be properly fitted, reducing the risk of
injury in a crash. Children could be
endangered in a crash if their child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle.Do not use a chil d seat that hooks
over the seat back. This type of seat
cannot be satisfacto rily secured and
is unlikely to be safe for your child.
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This symbol is affixed to the end of the fascia
on the passenger side. Its purpose is to warn
against the use of a rear facing child seat in the
front passenger seat, when the front passenger
airbag is fitted.
Child restraint check list
Every time a child travels in the vehicle observe
the following:-
•Use appropriate ch ild restraints.
• Carefully follow the restraint system
manufacturers instructions.
• Adjust the harnesses for every child on
every trip.
• Ensure that all slack is removed from the
adult seat belt.
• Always attach the top tether when
installing an ISOFIX seat. See CHILD SEAT
ANCHOR POINTS (page 62).
• Always check the security of the child
restraint.
• Do not dress a child in bulky clothing, or
place any objects/padding between the
child and the restraint. •
Regularly check the fit and condition of
child restraints. If the fit is poor, or
wear/damage is visible replace the
restraint immediately.
• Set a good example - always wear your
seat belt.
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
For optimum safety, child ren should travel in
the rear of the vehicle at all times; front
passenger seat travel is not recommended.
However, if it is essential that a child travels in
the front, set the vehicle seat fully rearward and
seat the child in an approved forward-facing
child seat. Do not use a rear-facing child seat -
an inflating airbag could impact with the seat
and cause serious injury.
Note: The information contained in the
following table may not be applicable to all
countries. If you are in any doubt regarding the
type and fitment of child seats seek advice from
your Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Note: The legislation which governs how and
where children should be carried when
travelling in a vehicle, is subject to change. It is
the responsibility of the driver to comply with
all regulations in force.
WARNING
Original text according to ECE R94.
01. Extreme hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front of it!
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CAUTION
Information given within the table is
correct at the time of going to press.
However, availability of child restraints may
change. Please consult your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer for the latest
recommendation.

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Child safety seating and positions
•U = Suitable for universal category
restraints approved for this mass group.
• UF = Suitable for forward facing Universal
category restraints approved for this mass
group.
• X = Not suitable for child restraint fitment
in this mass group.
* Jaguar recommend that the front passenger
seat be positioned fully rearward, with the
cushion adjusted to the highest position when
installing child restraints.
Note: Ages given are approximate. In case of
doubt, the child’s weight, not age, should be
used when considering an appropriate child
seat.BOOSTER CUSHIONS
In a situation where a child is too large to fit
into a child safety seat, but is still too small to
safely fit the three point belt properly, a booster
seat is recommended for maximum safety.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
fitting and use, then adjust the seat belt to suit.
Seating positions Front passen
ger* Rear outboard Rear centre
Mass group
0 = Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
0 to 9 months XU U
0+ = Up to 13 kg (29 lb.)
0 to 18 months XU U
I = 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lb.)
9 months to 4 years UF
UU
II = 15 to 25 kg (33 to 55 lb.)
4 to 9 years UU U
III = 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.)
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CHILD SEAT ANCHOR POINTS
ISOFIX anchor points (not Australia)
Both of the outer rear seat positions are
equipped to accept ISOFIX restraints.
This symbol is shown on a label
sewn into the seats to indicate the
position of the ISOFIX lower
anchorages.
Note: The information contained in the
following table may not be applicable to all
countries. If you are in any doubt regarding the
type and fitment of child seats seek advice from
your Jaguar Dealer/A uthorised Repairer.
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to fit ISOFIX restraints
to the centre rear seating position.
The anchor bars are not designed to
hold an ISOFIX restraint in this position.
If the restraint is not correctly
anchored, there is a significant risk of
injury to the child in the event of a
collision or emergency braking.
Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only loads
imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to
be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for
attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.
If removing a head restraint in order
to fit a child restraint, always secure
the head restraint when storing it. If
left loose in the vehicle, it may cause death or
serious injury during sudden braking or an
impact.
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ISOFIX child seats
•IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child
restraint systems of universal category
approved for use in the mass group.
• IL = These ISOFIX child restraint systems
are of the specific vehicle, restricted or
semi-universal categories.
• * = Child seats suitable for use in these
locations are Britax Cosy-Tot Premium
Infant carrier and Br itax Duo Plus child
seat.
Note: Ages given are approximate. In case of
doubt, the child’s weight, not age, should be
used when considering an appropriate child
seat.
Installing an ISOFIX child seat
To install an ISOFIX child seat:-
1. Raise or remove the head restraint from
the relevant seat.
2. Lift the velcro flap to expose the ISOFIX
locking mechanism.
3. Slide the child seat into the locking
mechanism. 4.
Test the security of the child restraint. To
do this attempt to pull the restraint away
from the vehicle seat and twist the restraint
from side to side. Even if the restraint
appears secure you s hould still check the
anchor points visually to ensure correct
attachment.
Note: Always ensure that if an upper tether is
provided, it is fitted and tightened correctly.
Mass group Size classes Fixtures Rear outboard seats
Carrycot
F/G ISO L1/L2 X
0 = Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
0 to 9 months EISO R1 IL*
0+ = Up to 13 kg (29 lb.)
0 to 18 months C/D/E ISO R1/R2/R3 IL*
I = 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lb.)
9 months to 4 years C/D
A/B1/B ISO R2/R3
ISO F2/F2X/F3 X
IUF
II = 15 to 25 kg (33 to 55 lb.)
4 to 9 years -N/A N/A
III = 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.)
8 to 12 years -N/A N/A
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Tether anchorage points (Australia only)
Note: A tether anchorage is provided for the
centre seat position. Do not use this anchor
position with an ISOFIX child seat.
Attaching tether straps
1. Install the child restrain t securely in one of
the rear seating positions.
2. Pass the tether strap over the seat back
and beneath the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook to the tether
anchor point on the back of the seat.
Ensure that the tether strap hook is facing
the correct way. See illustration.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
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, harnesses
or for attaching other items or equipment to
the vehicle.
If a child seat or restraint system is to
be fitted to the centre seating
position, the centre armrest must be
in the stowed position (folded into the seat).
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