2011 JAGUAR XF seats

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(FM8) SEMCON JLR OWNER GUIDE VER 1.00 EURO
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Rear seats
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SKI HATCH
1. Fold down armrest.
2. Pull leather flap forward.
3. Press catch down to release the inner
hatch door and lower onto armrest.
4. Pull ski bag from the hatch into the vehicle
and loosen retaining strap.
5. From the luggage compartment, press the
catch down to release the outer hatch door. 6.
Push the skis through the hatch into the ski
bag.
7. Secure the skis by tightening the ski bag
retaining strap.
8. Clip the strap connector into the centre rear
seat belt buckle.

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Head restraints
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Head restraintsFRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the head restraint is above the
centre line of the he ad. An incorrectly
adjusted head restraint increases the
risk of death or serious injury in the
event of a collision.
It is possible to swivel the head
restraint forwards or backwards. For
greater protection in the event of a
collision, the head restraint should be
adjusted so that it is as close to the
back of the head as is practical.
Never adjust the head restraints while
the vehicle is in motion.
Powered head restraints:
1. To adjust the height of the head restraint,
see 12, ELECTRIC SEATS .
2. To adjust the angle of the head restraint,
press the locking button on the side of the
restraint and tilt to the desired position.
Note: It is not possible to remove powered
head restraints.
Manual head restraints:
Do not drive or carry passengers with
the head restraint removed from an
occupied seat. Th e absence of a
correctly adjusted head restraint
increases the risk of neck injury in the
event of a collision.
Always store a removed head restraint
securely. 1.
To raise, pull the rest raint upwards, it will
click and lock in position.
Note: Do not try to raise the head restraint
further than the thir d adjustment position.
2. To lower, depress the locking collar and
push down on the restraint.
3. To adjust the angle of the head restraint,
press the locking button on the side of the
restraint and tilt to the desired position.
Note: The head restraint can only be removed
if the seat is moved forward or back to create
more space.
Manual head restraints may be removed, if
required (e.g. to fit larger child seats). Raise
the head restraint to its uppermost position
and press the locking collar. Lift the restraint
out of the seat back.
Ensure the head restraint is refitted before the
seat is used by a passenger.
To refit the head restraint, ensure it is facing
the correct direction, insert the stems of the
head restraint into the sockets and push it
downwards until at le ast the first click.

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1. If children are to be carried in the rear seat
positions, it is recommended that the rear
door interior handles are disabled.
To change the child lock settings:-
•Open the door to access the child
safety lock.
• Insert the emergency key into the slot
and rotate a quarter of a turn, to enable
or disable the interior door handle, as
required.
2. To install an ISOFIX child seat (not
Australia):-
•Raise the head restraint on the relevant
seat.
• Locate the lower anchor bars which are
accessible through the gap between
the seat back and seat base. Insert the
protective guides supplied with the
child seat as shown. The insertion
positions for the guides are identified
by the ISOFIX labels.
• Slide the child seat locking mechanism
into the protective sleeves and onto the
anchor bars.
• 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
should always 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.
3. To adjust the seat belt height:-
•Press to release the catch.
• With the catch depressed slide the
mechanism up or down to the required
height. Release the catch and ensure
the locking mechanism has engaged. The use of comfort clips or devices
that would create sl
ack in the seat
belt system, is not advised.
No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which
will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating
to remove slack, or prevent the
seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.
4. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensure that the
belt height, the seat , and your position on
the seat are correct.
Seat belts are designed to bear
upon the bony structure of the
body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the
pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap
section of the belt across the
abdominal area must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection
for which they have been
designed. A slack belt will greatly
reduce the protection afforded to
the wearer.
Belts should not be worn with the
straps twisted.
Each belt assembly must only be
used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around a
child being carried on the
occupant's lap.
The occupants of the front seats
should not travel with the seat
back at more than 30 degrees from
upright. Doing so will reduce the
protection afforded by the seat
belt.

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If the vehicle is moving at or above 16 km/h (10
mph) and the seat belt of an occupied front
seat is not fastened, the warning lamp will
flash.
The flashing lasts for 10 seconds and repeats
every 10 seconds for approximately 5 minutes
or until the belt(s) is fastened or the vehicle
stops.
If the warning lamp re mains illuminated after
the seat belt(s) fastened, seek qualified
assistance as soon as pos sible. The vehicle can
still be driven with the warning lamp
illuminated, provided the seat belt(s) is
properly fastened.
Note: If a heavy object is placed on the front
passenger seat, it may activate the Beltminder
feature. It is recomme nded that the object be
placed in the luggage compartment or secured
using the seat belt.
Note: Although not advisable, it is possible to
disable the Beltminder function. Please see
your Dealer/Authorised Repairer to disable or
re-instate the function.
ACTIVE SEAT BELTS
The Active Seat Belt System enhances front
seat occupant support during extreme vehicle
manoeuvres such as understeer, oversteer or
high braking forces by te nsioning the seat belt.
Tension is released when the vehicle
manoeuvre is completed. The occupant may
notice a further slight in crease in tension just
prior to release of th e seat belt, which is
entirely normal.
In the unlikely event that tension is not released
after a manoeuvre is completed, bring the
vehicle to a safe stop. Unbuckle and re-buckle
the seat belt, which should then extract and
retract normally, before continuing with the
journey. Seat belts should be worn by all
vehicle occupants, for every journey,
no matter how short.
If the Active Seat Belts Unavailable message
and the yellow general warning symbol are
displayed in the message centre, contact your
Jaguar Dealer/ Authorised Repairer as soon as
possible. The vehicle is still safe to drive and
the Active Seat Belts will still function as
standard seat belts.
CHILD SEATS
For optimum safety, children 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 (not permitted in Australia), 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 usin g 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.

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Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by corre ctly 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.BOOSTER SEATS
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.
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
Information given wi thin 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. 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.
• U = Suitable for universal category
restraints approved for this mass group.
• UF = Suitable for forward facing Universal
category restraints appr oved for this mass
group.
• X = Not suitable for ch ild 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.
Crash statistics show that children are
safest when properly restrained in a
child or infant rest raint systen that is
secured in a rear seating position.
Mass group Seating positions
Front
passenger* Rear outboard Rear centre
0 = Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) 0 to 9 months XUU
0+ = Up to 13 kg (29 lb.) 0 to 18 months X UU
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 U UU
III = 25 to 36 kg (55 to 80 lb.) 8 to 12 years U UU

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ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS (not
Australia)
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 si gnificant risk of
injury to the child in the event of a
collision or em ergency braking.
If removing a head restraint in order to
fit a child restraint, always secure the
head restraint when storing it. Both of the outer rear seat positions are
equipped to accept
ISOFIX restraints.
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.
• 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.
• X = Not suitable for ch ild restraint fitment
in this mass group.
• * = Child seat suitable for use in these
locations is the Britax/Römer Baby Safe
Plus. Note:
Ages given are approximate. In case of
doubt, the child’s weight , not age, should be
used when considering an appropriate child
seat.This symbol is shown on a label
sewn into the seats to indicate the
position of the ISOFIX lower
anchorages.
Mass group Size classes Fixtures Rear outboard seats
Carrycot F/GISO L1/L2 X
0 = U p t o 1 0 k g ( 2 2 l b. ) 0 t o
9 months EI
SO R 1 I L*
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 80
lb.) 8 to 12 years -N
/A N /A

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AIRBAGS AND ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS
1. Airbag warning information is printed on
the driver and passenger sun visors.
2. Both front seats are equipped with Active
Head Restraints (AHR ), which reduce the
risk of neck and spinal injury (whiplash) in
the event of a rear impact, by moving the
head restraint upwards and forwards,
supporting the occupant’s head. After activation, the whiplash protection
mechanism resets automatically and does
not need to be replaced.
3. The curtain airbags may deflate at a slower
rate than the front or side airbags, to afford
prolonged protection.
4. Seat mounted side airbags.
5. Front passenger airbag.
6. Driver’s airbag.

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Note: The general location of airbags fitted to
the vehicle are marked by the word AIRBAG.
Always contact your Dealer/Authorised
repairer if:
• An airbag inflates.
• The front or sides of the vehicle are
damaged.
• Any part of the Airbag Supplementary
Restraint System (S RS) shows signs of
cracking or damage, including trim
covering airbags.
AIRBAG OPERATION
For the airbags to operate correctly
the roof lining and door post trims
must be in good condition, correctly
fitted, and free from obstruction. Any
damage, wear, or incorrect fitment
should be referred to your Dealer/
Authorised repairer as soon as
possible for exam ination and repair.
Do not obstruct th e operation of the
airbags by placing any part of their
person or any objects in contact with,
or close to, an airbag module. Only
use approved accessories (e.g. seat
covers).
Ensure that a gap is maintained
between the side of the vehicle, and
the head and torso. This will enable
unobstructed inflation of the curtain,
and seat mounted side airbags.
Airbags inflate at high speeds. To
minimise the risk of injury, ensure
that all vehicle occupants wear
correctly positioned seat belts, sit
correctly in the s eats, and position the
seats as far back as practical. Airbag inflation takes place
instantaneously, and cannot protect
against the effects of secondary
impacts. Under these circumstances
the only protection will be provided by
a correctly worn seat belt.
Phone systems should only be
installed by qualified persons familiar
with the operation of, and
requirements for, vehi
cles fitted with
SRS. If you are in any doubt, seek
advice from your Dealer/Authorised
repairer.
Airbag deployment is de pendent on the rate at
which the passenger compartment changes
velocity following the collision. Circumstances
affecting different collis ions (vehicle speed,
angle of impact, type an d size of object hit,
etc.), vary considerably and will affect the rate
of deceleration accordingly.
The Supplementary Rest raint System (SRS)
components include:-
• SRS warning indicator.
• Rotary coupler.
• Airbag modules.
• Seat belt pre-te nsioners (front seat belts).
• Airbag diagnostic control unit.
• Crash sensors.
• Airbag wiring harnesses.
The SRS is not designed to operate as a result
of:
• Rear impacts.
• Minor front impacts.
• Minor side impacts.
• Heavy braking.
• Driving over bumps and pot holes.
Therefore, it follows that considerable
superficial damage to the vehicle can occur,
without causing the airbags to deploy.