3 Before driving

Before driving 3-1

Occupant protection
Seat belts
The use of front and rear seat belts is
mandatory in most countries. Using seat
belts saves lives. They should be worn by
all occupants whenever the vehicle is in
use, for maximum protection.
Lap/shoulder inertia reel seat belts are
provided for both front occupants and
three rear seat positions.
The inertia operating mechanism of the
seat belts allows the wearers to move
their upper bodies to reach various
controls. The seat belts lock automatically
with accelerated body movement or in
the event of emergency braking.
The seat belt assemblies incorporate
additional safety devices. All have belt Seat belt fitting Ensure that the webbing is midway
pretensioners and the front belts also between the neck and the edge of the
shoulder. Correct tension is controlled by
have force limiters. These devices provide ! WARNING: automatic retraction of the reel.
increased protection in the event of a
Do not adjust the seat belt while When the ignition is switched to
severe frontal impact.
driving. position ‘II’, a chime sounds for six
The pretensioners operate in conjunction
Draw the tongue of the seat belt over the seconds and a warning light is illuminated
with the airbags as part of the Advanced
shoulder, across the chest and push it on the instrument panel for 60 seconds if
Restraints Technology System (see
into the buckle unit slot. A positive ‘click’ the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened.
page 3-3).
indicates that it is safely locked. Note: If the vehicle is parked on unlevel
All passenger seat belt mechanisms
The use of comfort clips or devices that ground, the seat belt mechanism may
incorporate an automatic locking device
would create slackness in the seat belt lock. This is not a fault, gently ease the belt
to allow child seats to be secured safely.
system are not recommended. from its attachment to unlock it.
See Child safety on page 3-12.
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Road test: The following road test must 2. Care should be taken to avoid
be carried out only under maximum safe contamination of the webbing
road conditions. with polishes, oils and chemicals,
With the seat belt correctly fitted to the and particularly battery acid.
driver and passenger(s), drive the vehicle Cleaning may safely be carried out
at 5 mph (8 km/h) and, ensuring that it is using mild soap and water.
safe to do so, brake sharply. If webbing becomes frayed,
contaminated or damaged,
The seat belt(s) should lock automatically,
discard it and fit a new seat belt.
holding both driver and passenger(s)
securely in position. 3. It is essential to renew the entire
assembly after it has been worn in
It is important when braking that the
a severe impact even if damage to
reactions of both driver and passenger(s)
the assembly is not obvious.
are normal, that is, the body must not be
Front belt height adjustment thrown forward in anticipation, thus 4. Belts should not be worn with the
causing a snatching action of the belt webbing twisted.
To adjust the front seat belt heights, press
the locking button and slide the which would operate the locking 5. Each seat belt assembly must only
anchorage so that the seat belt webbing mechanism. be used by one occupant; it is
passes over the shoulder without pulling If the belt fails to lock on either test, dangerous to put a seat belt
against the neck. Release the button and consult a Jaguar Dealer. around a child being carried on
check that the anchorage point is locked. the occupant’s lap.
6. No modifications or additions
Always check the anchorage point after ! WARNING: should be made by the user which
the seat has been adjusted to ensure that
the belt is correctly positioned. 1. Seat belts are designed to bear will prevent the seat belt adjusting
upon the bony structure of the devices from operating.
Inertia reel mechanism check body. The lap section of the belt 7. Should the seat belt not retract
Static test: Whilst seated, fasten the seat must be worn low across the front and remain at its static length,
belt and grip the shoulder belt at of the pelvis and NOT across the consult your nearest Jaguar Dealer
approximately shoulder level with the abdominal area. Always ensure immediately.
opposite hand. Pull the belt sharply that the webbing is midway
downwards, the belt should lock. between the neck and the edge of
the shoulder.
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Airbags
In order to provide optimum protection
this vehicle is equipped with front and
side airbags. They are used in conjunction
with the seat belts to help protect
occupants from upper body (thorax) and
head injuries.
• The driver front airbag is located in
the centre of the steering wheel.
• The front passenger airbag is located
in the fascia panel immediately in
front of the passenger seat.
• Thorax side airbags are fitted within The warning label contains the following Advanced restraint technology
the outboard bolsters of both front statement: system
seats, and are identified by labels.
The airbags and seat belt pretensioners
• A curtain airbag is fitted on each side,
above the front and rear doors. ! WARNING: are electrically controlled by an advanced
restraints technology system.
An alert label on the front face of the DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
Various sensors determine the direction
driver’s and passenger’ s sun visor directs • Children 12 and under can be and severity of an impact and the
you to read the warning label on the rear killed by the airbag. presence and position of front seat
face of each sun visor. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST occupants. The system analyses this
place for children. information then deploys the appropriate
• NEVER put a rear facing child seat airbags only e.g. the side airbags where
in the front. the impact is on that side only.
• Sit as far back as possible from Airbags are not deployed in a rear
the airbag. impact.
• ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS.
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Airbag deployment While the system is designed to help 4. Do not try to put an adult seat belt
To do their life-saving job, airbags must reduce serious injuries, it may also cause around two children.
inflate rapidly and with considerable minor burns, abrasions, swelling or 5. Several airbag system components
force. There is therefore a risk of death or temporary hearing loss. get hot after inflation. Do not
serious injuries such as fractures, facial touch them after they have
and eye injuries or internal injuries, ! WARNING:
deployed.
particularly to occupants who are not 6. If an airbag is inflated, the airbag
properly restrained by seats belt or sitting 1. No objects whatsoever should be
attached to the centre cover of the will not function again and must
correctly when the airbag deploys. be renewed immediately. If a new
steering wheel, the passenger
The risk of injury from a deploying airbag fascia panel, the sides of the front airbag is not fitted, the unrepaired
is greatest close to the trim covering the seats or the interior trim area will increase the risk of injury
airbag. immediately above the door in a collision.
The whole sequence of events from openings. Do not put anything on
sensing the impact to full inflation of the or over the airbag inflation area.
bag takes place in a fraction of a second. Placing objects on or over the
The noise and gas associated with the airbag inflation area may cause
deployment of the airbags is not injurious those objects to be propelled by
to health. the airbag into your face and torso
causing serious injury.
After airbag deployment, it is normal to
notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or 2. Safety experts recommend a
smell the burnt propellant. This may minimum distance of at least
consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or 10 inches (254 mm) between an
sodium compounds that result from the occupant's chest and a front
combustion process that inflates the airbag.
airbag. 3. Children 12 years old and younger
Small amounts of other chemicals may be can be killed or seriously injured
present which may irritate the skin and by the airbag. The rear seat is the
eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. safest place for children.
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Airbag fault warning light Airbag disposal

The airbag warning light in the driver’s
instrument cluster will be lit for ! WARNING:
approximately six seconds when the
ignition is turned on. Do not attempt to service, repair or
modify the airbag system or its fuses.
If the light remains on or flashes, it All work on the airbag system,
indicates a fault within the airbag including renewal after deployment
electrical circuits. Report the fault to a and renewal at the end of its service
Jaguar Dealer immediately. It is safe to life, must be carried out by an
drive the vehicle; however, in an accident authorised Jaguar Dealer.
the airbags may not operate.
In the event of the vehicle being
Airbag warning light information is shown dismantled, airbag module removal and
in Section 4. disposal MUST be made by a qualified
person. Instructions can be obtained
from an authorised Jaguar Dealer.
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Airbag de-activation warning light

The AIRBAG warning light on the
passenger fascia is associated with the
deployment conditions for front seat
passenger airbags only.
• If the seat is empty, the front airbag
will not be activated and the light will
not be lit.
• If the seat is occupied by, for
example, a small child, the front
airbag will not be activated and the
AIRBAG warning light will be
illuminated.
Front protection Occupancy sensing • If the seat is occupied by a larger child
With a front impact of sufficient force, the Both front airbags use a dual inflation or adult, the front airbag will be
restraints system will trigger the front technology which means that, activated and the warning light will
airbag(s) and seat belt pretensioners, if activated, the bag(s) will deploy at not be illuminated.
which immediately tighten the seat belts. either a normal or reduced level of • If the passenger adopts a posture
For front occupants, the seat belt then inflation, depending on crash severity. (e.g. leaning very far forward) which
slackens with increasing chest load, The lower inflation level is also selected if could cause injury from an inflating
allowing the head and chest to more the restraint system senses that the driver airbag, the front passenger airbag will
gradually come into contact with the is close to the steering wheel. not be activated and the AIRBAG
inflated airbag. The airbag absorbs the The front passenger seat is monitored by warning light will be illuminated.
remaining energy of the impact and then ultra-sonic sensors (see illustration Note: Whenever the AIRBAG warning
deflates rapidly via vent holes. opposite) and a seat weight sensor to light on the passenger fascia is
Front airbags are designed to inflate in determine the presence, weight and illuminated, the front passenger airbag
frontal and near frontal collisions, not position of the front passenger. In certain will not be deployed in the event of an
low speed impacts, roll-over, side-impact conditions, e.g. where no passenger is impact.
or rear-impact. present, the appropriate airbags will be
de-activated. In a collision these airbags
Where the airbags are not deployed,
would not be deployed.
protection is provided by the seat belts.
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Note: The occupancy sensing system is designed to confirm that

a front passenger is properly seated as recommended:
• Always sit centrally in the seat, remaining in contact with the
seat back which for comfort should be rearwards of the
vertical position.
• Adjust the seat to be as far back from the fascia as practical.
• Always wear seatbelts.
The seat adjustment controls are described on page 3-16.

! WARNING:
It is important that the passenger position sensors
(see illustration) are not obscured in any way which could
affect airbag deployment, e.g. fitting non-approved
accessories.
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Side protection The curtain airbag on the front passenger

The side protection system utilizes side is always deployed in a side impact ! WARNING:
four airbags: Two mounted in the front even if the front passenger seat airbags
are de-activated. This is to maintain To ensure that the side airbags are
seats, and two curtain airbags located just fully effective:
above the front and rear door openings protection for a rear occupant.
DO NOT sit too close to, or lean
under the headlining trim. Seat mounted thorax and curtain airbags against the door trim. The side airbag
When the seat mounted thorax airbag are designed to inflate in a side impact could injure you as it deploys from
inflates upon a vehicle side impact, it collision, not rollover, rear-impact, the side of the seat.
breaks through the seat bolster stitching, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless DO NOT lean out of the window
protecting the side of the rib cage of the the collision causes sufficient lateral aperture.
driver or front seat passenger. deceleration. Only use JAGUAR APPROVED
When the curtain airbag inflates upon a The airbags, in combination with the seat accessories (e.g. seat covers).
vehicle side impact, it breaks through the belts, can help reduce the risk of severe Due to the function of the CURTAIN
headlining and deploys downwards, injuries in the event of a significant side AIRBAG deployment, CONSULT your
giving head protection to the front and impact collision. Jaguar Dealer prior to installing any
rear seat occupants on the impact side. ACCESSORIES in the upper
environment/pillar trim area
(e.g. HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE KITS).
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Rear impact protection

Both front seats have active, energy
absorbent backrests which, with correctly
positioned headrests, reduce the risk of
neck and spinal injury (‘whiplash’) in the
event of a rear impact.
When activated, the seat backrests
automatically move back and recline,
altering the occupants’ posture and
reducing relative motion between the
body and head.
The degree of backrest movement in a
rear collision depends on the angle,
speed and nature of the colliding vehicle.
After activation, the whiplash protection ! WARNING:
mechanism will not work again and the 1. For optimum protection, the 3. After a rear collision, the front
seat must be serviced by a Jaguar Dealer driver and passenger should sit in seats must be inspected by a
to restore the protective function. the centre of the seat with the Jaguar Dealer even where there is
Note: The amount of backrest movement head as close as possible to the no apparent damage or change to
depends on the severity of the impact and head restraint. the seat.
for a minor collision there may be no 2. Do not wedge objects 4. Do not attempt to service or
apparent change to the seat even where (e.g. luggage) between the front tamper with the seat recliner
the protective system has been activated. seat backrest and the rear seat mechanism.
After any rear collision, therefore, the seat cushion.
must always be inspected by an
authorised dealer.
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Wrong
Unbelted and too close Use seat belts If adjustable pedals fitted, move pedals
towards seat

Correct
Move seat rearwards and recline seat back Tilt wheel down/forwards *Belted and 10 inches (254 mm)
or more away
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Driving position The vast majority of drivers who do not Note: Seat, steering wheel and pedal
now sit that far back can change their adjustment controls are described
position and achieve that distance. elsewhere in this section.
! WARNING: • If adjustable pedals are fitted, move
Driver and front seat passenger them towards the seat.
should always move their seats as far • Move your seat back as far as you can
rearwards as is practical. while still comfortably reaching the
Ideally, drivers should sit with at least pedals.
10 inches (254 mm) between the centre • Recline the back of your seat one or
of their breastbone and the cover of the two notches from the upright
steering wheel airbag. position. If reclining the back of your
Since the risk zone at the time of seat makes it hard to see the road,
deployment is the first 2 to 3 inches raise the seat.
(50 mm – 75 mm) from the airbag cover,
• Tilt the steering wheel/column
sitting back 10 inches (254 mm) provides
downwards so as to point the airbag
a clear margin of safety. Very few drivers
at your chest instead of your head and
are unable to achieve and maintain that
neck. Adjust the steering wheel/
safety gap.
column fore/aft so that it extends
towards the driver as little as possible,
ensuring that the airbag has plenty of
room to deploy.
• Sit in the centre of the seat with the
head as close to the head restraint as
possible.
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Child safety In an accident, a baby or child held in a Children must be restrained by the use of
person’s arms can be crushed between a child safety restraint applicable to their
JAGUAR CARS LTD. STRONGLY RECOMMEND
the vehicle’s interior and a restrained weight and size. This vehicle is fitted with
THAT AT ALL TIMES CHILDREN SHOULD BE
person. LATCH anchorage points and it is strongly
CARRIED IN THE REAR SEATS.
The child can also be injured by hitting recommended that an approved LATCH
In many countries legislation governs child seat is used.
the interior or by being thrown from the
how and where children should be
vehicle during a sudden manoeuvre or If child seats other than the LATCH type
carried when travelling in a vehicle. It is
impact. are used, the seat must be secured using
the responsibility of the driver to comply
Injury can also be caused if the baby or one of the rear inertia reel seat belts.
with all regulations in force in the country
where the vehicle is being used. child is allowed to ride on the seat Where possible, always use the additional
unrestrained. Other occupants should top anchorage.
Holding a baby or child in a person’s
also be properly restrained to help reduce Note: To ensure the maximum possible
arms is not a substitute for a child
the chance of injuring the child. protection for your child, it is
restraint system. Do not use a seat belt to
restrain more than one person. Do not allow children to stand in the recommended that you use the safety
space between the front seats, or on the restraints obtainable from your Jaguar
rear seats. Dealer, who will also advise on how to fit
them.
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Non-LATCH child restraints Look for the following when selecting a Securing a child seat with adult belts
child restraint system. All passenger seat belts (not the driver’s)
! WARNING:
• It should have a label certifying that it have an automatic locking device for use
meets the applicable Regulations. with child seats.
DO NOT install a rearward-facing
child seat in the front passenger seat • Carefully read the instructions If engaged, this device allows the belt to
position since deployment of the supplied with the restraint. Be sure be retracted (tightened) but not pulled
passenger fascia airbag could cause you understand them and can install out. When used to secure a child seat,
death or serious injury to the child. and use the device properly and safely therefore, the belt will automatically lock
This is emphasised by the label in the vehicle. at any point to which it has retracted.
displayed on the end of the fascia on • Ensure that the child restraint system • Fit the child seat in the correct
the front passenger side, as shown on is appropriate for the child’s weight position and secure with the seat belt
the illustration. and development. The label required in accordance with the
If however, you must sit a child in the by the standard or regulations, or manufacturer’s instructions.
front passenger seat, use only a instructions for infant restraints, If necessary, remove the headrest to
forward facing child seat with the usually provide this information. accommodate a larger child seat.
passenger seat set fully rearward. • Pull the seat belt all the way out to
Always follow the fitting instructions Wearing of child restraints
engage the locking device.
supplied with the appropriate child Ensure that there is no slack in the
• To fix the seat firmly, retract the belt
restraint system. webbing and that the restraint fits the
back onto the reel; a ratchet
Always ensure that child restraint child snugly across the rib cage and hips.
operation may be felt as the belt
assemblies are fitted in strict accordance These are the parts of the body most able
retracts. Continue to pay the belt back
with the child restraint manufacturer’s to take the force of impact.
onto the reel until it fits snugly around
instructions. The lap strap should pass across the top the child seat.
of the child’s thighs, bearing on the
The above is a guide only. Depending on
pelvis, not the abdominal area.
the features of a particular child seat,
Infant safety e.g. forward or rearward facing, engage
the locking device before or after
Babies and small children who cannot sit attaching the belt, as convenient.
up by themselves should be carried in an
approved Jaguar baby seat. Unbuckling the belt and releasing the
child seat will allow the belt to resume its
normal operation.
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LATCH child restraint system

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) is an anchorage system which
allows the child safety seat to be secured
directly and easily to the vehicle body
without the use of adult seat belts.
Many injuries to children in accidents are
caused by the incorrect fitting and
tensioning of the adult seat belts which
are normally used to secure the child
seat. The LATCH system reduces the
likelihood of incorrect fitting and is also
quicker and simpler to use.
The LATCH restraints system uses two Fitting LATCH Seats 2. Fully extend the two attachment bars
anchorage loops fixed to the vehicle body Consult your Jaguar Dealer to obtain a on the child seat (see manufacturer’s
for each rear outboard seat position. LATCH compatible seat. instructions).
The child seat, which must be specifically 3. Locate the slots on the ends of the bars
Caution: When fitting a LATCH child
designed for LATCH system fitting, is onto the two LATCH loops, then push
seat, the seat manufacturers
clipped into the loops via rigid the seat assembly rearwards until the
instructions must always be followed.
extendable bars or a flexible tether strap. bars are positively engaged (a trigger
The following is a guide only.
A quick release mechanism is usually operates to lock the attachment bars
incorporated to allow easy removal of the Note: So as not to interfere with the
onto the loops).
child seat. fitment of large child seats, push the adult
seat buckles into their buckle recesses 4. Slide the seat rearwards along the bars
The anchorage loops are accessible until it is locked firmly against the
and, if necessary, remove the headrest.
through the gap between the rear seat vehicle seat back. Confirm that it is
back and cushion. The gap is covered by LATCH seat with extendable bars – Fit
securely locked in position.
a Velcro fastened flap. the seat as follows:
5. Secure a forward facing child seat to
Note: Forward facing child seats using 1. Pull open the Velcro fastened flap
the top tether anchorage.
the LATCH system must also be secured between the seat back and cushion to
with a top tether (see subsection). expose the LATCH loops.
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LATCH seat with tether straps – 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.

Child restraint top tether anchorages and brackets

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 tethers 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 parcel 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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Seat adjustment The full range of seat adjustments are:

A – Backrest angle (recline) and,
if specified, headrest height.
! WARNING: B – Seat fore and aft position and,
1. Do not make adjustments when if specified, cushion height and front tilt:
the vehicle is moving.
• Move the switch forward or rearward
2. Front passengers must not ride to change the seat fore and aft
with the seat fully reclined. position.
Front seat adjustment • Move the centre or rear of the switch
up or down to adjust cushion height.
The front seats are adjusted electrically
by switches on the side of the seat • Move the front of the switch up or
cushion. Adjustment can be made with or down to tilt the front of the cushion.
without the ignition key inserted. C – If specified, provides adjustable
The number of seat adjustments varies lumbar support in the lower backrest.
with the vehicle specification but all Either of two options may be fitted:
options are given here. If a seat • 2-way or 4-way switch: Press the
movement is not specified for your front or back of the switch to
vehicle, the control switch will either not increase/decrease lumbar support.
be fitted or will not include that seat • 4-way switch only: Press the top or
function (switch movement will be bottom of the switch to adjust lumbar
inhibited). support upwards or downwards.
Seat adjustments for two people may be D – If specified, varies the cushion length.
stored and recalled by the driver position Moving the control will change the
memory system. See Memory setting on distance between the front of the cushion
page 3-24. and the backrest.
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Manual head restraint adjustment Front seat heaters

The optional heated front seats incorporate heaters in the
! WARNING:
backrests and cushions and have two heat settings. Each seat
has a heater switch on the centre console. With the ignition
Adjust the head restraint so that it is just behind your switch in position ‘II’, press a switch to select the heat setting:
head and never behind your neck.
• A first press selects the higher temperature setting, indicated
Where electrically adjusted headrests are not fitted (see Seat by two red lights on the switch.
adjustment on page 3-16), the front head restraints are
manually adjustable: • A second press selects the lower temperature setting,
indicated by one red light.
• To lower: Press the button in the escutcheon and push the
headrest into the seat back to the required height. • A third press turns the seat heater off; both indicator lights
off.
• To raise: Pull the headrest upwards.
The heater will automatically switch OFF after 10 minutes or if
• Swivel the head restraint forwards or backwards until it is the ignition is turned OFF or a fault is detected.
comfortably positioned behind your head.
The heater will maintain a pre-set temperature while it is
Rear head restraints – All rear head restraints are adjustable switched on. Storage of the vehicle in a heated garage, body
for height only. heat or warm ambient temperatures may prevent operation of
Note: All headrests may be removed e.g. to fit a large child seat. the seat heater.
Hold the escutcheon button down and pull out the headrest.
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Steering column
adjustment

! WARNING:
Do not adjust the steering column
whilst driving.
The steering column can be adjusted for
tilt and reach by operating the rotary/
joystick control switch (A) on the left side
of the steering column.
1. Turn the switch to the ‘COLUMN’
or ‘AUTO’ position. Exit – If the ignition key is in position ‘0’ Caution: Do not use steering wheel
2. Move the switch forwards or and the driver’s door is opened or if the mounted security devices since
backwards to adjust reach. ignition key is removed, the steering movement of the steering wheel in
3. Move the switch up or down to adjust column will move to the uppermost tilt entry/exit mode could result in
tilt. position and the seat will move slightly damage to the vehicle (e.g. the
Two column positions may be stored and rearwards. windscreen) or possible injury to the
recalled by the driver position memory Entry – When the key is next inserted in occupant.
system. See Memory setting on the ignition switch and the door is closed,
Notes on entry/exit mode operation
page 3-24. the steering column and seat will return
to their previous positions. If, however, 1. If the adjustment switch is moved
Entry/exit mode the memorised driver position has been away from ‘AUTO’ whilst the steering
Entry/exit mode provides automatic changed (using the door MEMORY switch column is tilted away, the steering
movement of the steering column and or another key transmitter), the steering column will move back to its
driver’s seat to allow easier entry to or wheel and seat will move to the new memorised position when the key is
exit from the vehicle. position. next inserted in the ignition and entry/
exit mode is then cancelled.
Entry/exit mode is selected by setting the
steering column adjustment switch to 2. If the adjustment switch is moved
the ‘AUTO’ position (B). during entry/exit operation, steering
column movement will stop.
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Pedal Adjustment

! WARNING:
Do not adjust the pedals whilst driving.
This optional facility enables the pedals to be moved towards or
away from the driver’s seat, providing extra adjustment for the
driving position. All pedals move together (no individual pedal
adjustment) and are electrically controlled from the combined
steering column/pedal adjust switch on the left side of the
steering column housing. The adjustment can be made with or
without the ignition key inserted.
To adjust the position of the pedals, turn the switch
to ‘PEDALS’, then push it forwards or rearwards to cause a
corresponding movement of the pedal assembly.
Two pedal positions may be stored and recalled by the driver
position memory system. See Memory setting on page 3-24.
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Raise/lower
To lower a window, press and hold the rear of the switch until
the desired position is reached, then release.
To raise a window, press and hold the front of the switch until
the desired position is reached, then release.
If the switches are held for longer than 6 seconds, for example,
when attempting to overcome frozen or jammed windows, the
window drive will be switched off for a few seconds to protect
the window drive motors.

One-touch operation
Each window has a ‘one-touch’ facility enabling the occupant to
fully open or close the window in one quick movement.
Window operation Press the switch briefly to close or open the window in one
The front and rear door windows are electrically operated. movement. Window travel can be stopped at any time by
pressing the switch again.
Switches on the driver’s door control all door windows.
Passengers are provided with a switch to control their door Immobilising the rear windows
window only. The rear windows can be immobilised from the driver’s door
These switches will only operate the windows when the ignition controls to prevent passengers from operating their windows.
switch is in position ‘I’ or ‘II’. To immobilise the rear windows, press button (A) down to the
latched position i.e. flush with the bezel.
! WARNING: To enable rear window operation, press button (A) again so that
1. When raising windows ensure all occupants are clear. it is in the raised position with the white band showing.
2. When leaving the vehicle take the ignition keys to
prevent misuse of the window switches by remaining
occupants, especially children.
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Window anti-trap protection To override the anti-trap protection

Each electrically operated window has an anti-trap protection The anti-trap system will also stop the window closing if a
feature. If the upward movement of the window detects an blockage or resistance occurs e.g. in the window guide
obstacle the anti-trap system will immediately stop the window channels. Typically this might be due to icing in winter but
closing, then move it downwards for a short distance. could also be caused by damage or mis-alignment of the guide
channels or seals.
! To override the anti-trap action:
WARNING:
• After the initial attempt to close the window, operate the
If the battery is disconnected or discharged the window close switch a second time.
anti-trap feature is lost. When the battery is reconnected
or recharged the window anti-trap system must be reset. • When the window has reversed from the blockage, operate
the switch (within 10 seconds) until the window stops again
To reset the electrically operated windows anti-trap (it will not reverse on the third attempt).
system • Immediately operate the close switch again. The window
• Fully close the window, hold the switch in the close position will now move up a short distance with increased force to
for two seconds and then release the switch. Wait for two override the blockage.
seconds, do not open the window. • Repeat the override action until the window has closed.
• Again, select the same window to close, holding the switch Each time the window stops, the switch must be operated
for a further two seconds. immediately to initiate further override action.
• Check to confirm the operation by opening the window and If this procedure fails to move the blockage, the anti-trap feature
then use one touch operation to close the window. will be lost and must be reset (see first column) after the
• Repeat for the remaining electrically operated windows. blockage has been cleared.

Thermal overload
If the windows are repeatedly opened and closed (e.g. by a
child), a protection system will de-activate window operation
for a short period to avoid overheating of the window motors.
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Door mirrors – power fold back Mirror heating

To assist parking by reducing the overall The door mirrors have heating elements
vehicle width, an optional facility enables which work when the rear screen heater
the door mirrors to be folded back. is switched ON. The mirror heater will
Set mirror selector switch (B) to the clear all ice from the mirror surface.
centre position. Caution: Do not use a scraper to
To fold the mirrors inwards, briefly press remove ice from the mirrors as this
the rear of button (A). To return the will damage the surface.
mirrors to their normal driving position
Electrochromic door mirrors
briefly press the front of button (A).
Electrochromic door mirrors are only
• Do not attempt to reposition power
fitted together with an electrochromic
fold mirrors manually. Always use the
rear view interior mirror. The switches on
button.
Mirrors the interior mirror control the
• If a door mirror is knocked out of electrochromic function for both door
Door rear view mirrors position the mirror head will be loose. and interior mirrors (see following
To re-engage the mechanism, power section).
Both door mirrors are adjusted from the the mirror to the foldback position,
driver’s door switchpack. then outwards to the drive position.
The four-way adjustment button (A) Caution: If door mirrors have been
moves the mirrors to the required folded against the vehicle due to an
position. The selector switch (B) selects impact:
the mirror to be moved, left for the left-
hand side mirror and right for the right- • Reposition power foldback
hand side mirror. When the selector mirrors using the door switches.
switch is in the centre position, • Reposition non-power fold back
adjustment to either mirror is inhibited. mirrors manually.
The mirror housings are designed to pivot
against the vehicle upon impact.
To return the mirror to its normal
position, manually reposition the housing
until it locks into place.
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To operate: To switch on, press the

AUTO button. An LED will illuminate to
indicate that electrochromic operation is
selected. Press the OFF button to switch
off electrochromic operation.
Note:
1. Should a mirror assembly become
detached from the windscreen, it must
be refitted by a Jaguar Dealer.
2. Ensure that the windscreen in front of
the mirror is kept clean. Where fitted,
the moisture sensor for wiper
operation is located to the front of the
Interior rear view mirror Interior rear view mirror – mirror casing. Any dirt may affect the
electrochromic operation of this sensor.
Interior mirrors are either the manual dip
or electrochromic type. The interior rear view mirror is of the
electrochromic type, and is operated by
Manual dip mirror two buttons at the base of the mirror.
The interior rear view mirror can be When switched on, the mirror darkens
dipped to prevent glare from a following automatically to prevent glare from a
vehicle’s headlamps by pulling lever (A). following vehicle’s headlamps, and clears
Pushing the lever returns the mirror to its when light levels return to normal or
daytime setting. when reverse gear is selected.
Adjusting the mirror – The mirror is Where electrochromic door mirrors are
mounted on an adjustable arm (B) which fitted, they are operated in conjunction
can be angled to change the mirror height with the interior mirror by the same
and lateral position. buttons and function in the same
Hold the arm and move to the desired manner.
position and then re-adjust the mirror
itself.
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Setting a driving position Recalling a memorised position from

To store a driving position in the the door switchpack
memory: The gear selector lever in automatic
1. Adjust the seat, steering column, transmission vehicles must be in ‘P’, and
pedals and exterior rear view mirrors for manual transmission vehicles the
to the desired positions. parkbrake must be applied.
2. Push the MEMORY button (A) and the Press and release the appropriate
red LED in the switchpack will memory button (‘1’ or ‘2’). The seat,
illuminate for a five second period. steering column, pedals and door mirrors
will move automatically to the
3. While the red LED is illuminated, push
memorised position.
button ‘1’, or ‘2’ to memorise the
configuration. The LED will go out and
a chime will indicate that the setting
Memory setting procedure is complete. Additionally,
This optional facility enables the position if the ignition is on (position ‘II’), the
of the driver’s seat, steering column, message centre will display a message
pedals and exterior rear view mirrors to that the settings have been saved.
be memorised and recalled. Two different By repeating these three steps and
driving position profiles can be entered in pressing the unused button (‘1’ or ‘2’), a
the memory. further driving position can be stored in
A key does not have to be in the ignition the memory.
switch for seat, mirror, steering column To set a new driving position, adjust to
or pedals adjustments, nor for memory the desired position and perform steps 2
setting. and 3. The previous memory will be
erased and the new position will be set.
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Memory recall using a key-ring Driving position memory system

transmitter operating tips
The key-ring transmitter will recall a • When making adjustments to a set
memory position when the unlock button driving position, reset the new
is pressed when set as follows: position in the same memory channel.
1. Adjust the seat, steering column, • A driving position will only be
pedals and exterior rear view mirrors memorised during the five second
to the desired positions. period when the red memory LED is
2. Press the MEMORY button: The red illuminated.
LED will illuminate for a five second • Previous memory is erased when a
period. new driving position is entered.
3. Press any button on the key-ring
transmitter and then press button ‘1’
or ‘2’. Both button presses must occur
while the red LED is illuminated.
4. Repeat for the other transmitter,
pressing the remaining memory
button.
To cancel key-ring transmitter memory
recall:
1. Press the MEMORY button: The red
LED will illuminate for a five second
period.
2. Press any button on the key-ring
transmitter (except the panic button,
if fitted) then press the MEMORY
button again. Both button presses
must occur while the red LED is
illuminated.
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Ensure when folding the seat back down

that the armrest is stowed and that there
is sufficient clearance between the seat
back, including the headrest, and the
back of the front seat.
When returning the seat back to the
upright position ensure that the seat belts
are routed correctly and are not trapped
by the seat back. Press the seat back
firmly and check that it is locked securely
into place.

Luggage compartment Rear seat back fold down

To provide a longer luggage compartment
! WARNING:
area, the backs of the rear seat on most
models can be folded down in two parts
1. Locate heavy loads in the luggage to give a 70/30 width split.
compartment towards the front of
Release handles for each seat back are in
the vehicle and secure them to
the luggage compartment under the
stop them sliding. Loose items can
parcel shelf.
be a hazard.
Pull the selected side handle to release
2. Do not drive with the luggage
the seat back and then fold it onto the
compartment lid open as exhaust
seat cushion.
fumes can be drawn into the
passenger compartment.
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Luggage tie-down loops

Four metal loops are positioned in the It is advisable to distribute luggage weight
luggage compartment for attaching straps evenly over the entire luggage floor area,
to secure loads and prevent them from particularly to prevent permanent
sliding over the luggage floor. damage to the seat trim when a seat has
These loops are not to be used for been folded down.
securing passengers or animals nor as
anchorages for child restraints.
A range of Jaguar storage accessories,
including a luggage retaining net, are
available from your Dealer.
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Ski hatch
A two-door hatch is fitted to the rear seat
on some models, providing an opening
between the passenger and luggage
compartments. This allows space for skis
or similar objects to be stowed in the
vehicle. Both doors have a single catch.
The inner door is accessible after folding
down the armrest. To open the door, pull
the leather flap forward, press the
catch (A) downwards and gently lower
the door on to the armrest.
A bag for retaining the skis can now be
pulled from the receptacle into the
passenger compartment, and the strap (C)
loosened ready to accept the skis.
The other door is accessible from inside
the luggage compartment and is opened
by pushing the catch (B) and lowering the
door.
Push the skis into the bag from the
luggage compartment and then secure
the skis using the strap provided on the
bag. Clip the strap connector (D) to the
centre rear seat belt buckle.