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OWNER’S HANDBOOK

Publication Part No. JJM 10 02 16 502

Published December 2004 by Technical Communications, Jaguar Cars Limited

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JAGUAR CARS LIMITED, as manufacturer, is dedicated to the design and production

of vehicles which meet the expectations of the world’s most discerning purchasers.
This handbook forms part of the owner literature supplied with your vehicle. It is
designed to complement the relevant features and systems of the vehicle, and make
them easy to understand and operate.
The information contained in this handbook applies to a range of vehicles and not to a
specific vehicle. For the specification of a particular vehicle, owners should consult their
Jaguar Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
The manufacturer reserves the right to vary its specifications with or without notice, and
at such times and in such manner as it thinks fit. Major as well as minor changes may be
involved in accordance with the manufacturer’s policy of constant product improvement.
To cover changes, it is sometimes necessary to issue one or more handbook
supplements. When reading this handbook, check the owner literature for possible
supplements.
For full details of the owner literature originally supplied with the vehicle, owners should
consult their Jaguar Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
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.
This book is printed on paper that originates from sustainable forests,
is recyclable, bio-degradable and acid-free. The wood pulp is chlorine-free and
the effluent water is purified before being discharged.

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Handbook Contents
Quick Overview Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Filling Station Information . . . . . . . . . . 17 Braking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Owner Information Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fuel and Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Climate Control
Security and Locks Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Ignition Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . 162
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Roadside Emergency
Luggage Compartment Locks . . . . . . 42 Inertia Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Alarm Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Vehicle Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Before Driving Bulb Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Occupant Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Maintenance
Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Pedal Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Bonnet Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Door Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Regular Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Checking and Top-up . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Driving Position Memory . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
On the Road Vehicle Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Electrical Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Audible Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Specifications
Message Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Engine Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Cruise (Speed) Control . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . 113 Load Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 A comprehensive index is located at the
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 back of this handbook.
Parkbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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Quick Overview
Quick Overview
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fascia Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Centre Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting a Driving Position . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Steering Column Adjustment . . . . . . . 11
Pedal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Door Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Exterior Lights - Autolamps . . . . . . . . 12
Occupancy Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parkbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Filling Station Information

Fuel Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fuel Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bonnet Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Underbonnet Top-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tyre Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Quick Overview
Quick Overview

Warning Lights

1. Left-hand indicator. 14. Airbag.

2. Low outside temperature. 15. Low fuel level.
3. Glow plug (diesel only). 16. Seat belt.
4. Engine malfunction. 17. Cruise control active.
5. Low oil pressure. 18. Priority indicator (Red).
6. Battery charge indicator. 19. Priority indicator (Amber).
7. Front fog lights. 20. Dynamic stability control (DSC).
8. Main beam. 21. Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
9. Rear fog lights. 22. High engine temperature.
10. Side (parking) lights. 23. Parkbrake on/brake fluid low.
11. Overspeed warning (Gulf only). For detailed information about
12. Adaptive cruise control. instruments and warning lights, refer to
pages 95 and 97 of this handbook.
13. Right-hand indicator.

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Quick Overview
Fascia Controls

1. External lights switch (119). 12. Fuel filler flap release switch (151).
2. Message centre (tachometer) (102). 13. Ignition switch (33).
3. Instrument panel (95). 14. Bonnet release lever (198).
4. Message centre (speedometer) (102). 15. Cruise control or adaptive cruise
5. Wiper/washer switches (130). control (if fitted) switches (111).
6. Headlight levelling switch (122). 16. Driver’s airbag/Horn (128).
7. Fog lights (121). 17. Audio switches (see audio systems
handbook).
8. Trip computer (108).
Page numbers (shown in brackets) refer
9. Dimmer switch (122).
to pages in this handbook that have
10. Luggage compartment release switch further relevant information.
(42).
11. Forward alert switch (117).

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Quick Overview
Centre Console

1. Airbag OFF indicator light (66). 9. Parkbrake (132).

2. Climate control panel (162). 10. Gear selector (140).
3. Audio panel (see audio systems 11. Dynamic stability control switch (145).
handbook). Page numbers (shown in brackets) refer
4. Navigation Screen, if fitted (see to pages in this handbook that have
touch-screen display handbook). further relevant information.
5. Front seat heaters (79).
6. Door locking switch (39).
7. Hazard warning switch (124).
8. Sport mode switch (141).

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Quick Overview
Overhead Console Setting a Driving Position
It is advisable to first move the driver’s
seat to the correct position in relation to
the pedals, gear selector and the front
and side vision before adjusting the
steering column, mirrors and seat belt.

Seat Adjustment

1. Rear sunblind.
2. Front and rear park distance control. 1. Adjusts the seat fore and aft position
and cushion height and front tilt.
3. Sunroof.
2. Adjusts the seat cushion extension (if
4. Garage door opener.
fitted).
5. Reading/map lights.
3. Controls the lumbar support in the
6. Front and rear courtesy lights. lower backrest.
4. Adjusts the seat back angle (recline)
and headrest height.
For more information on front and rear
seat operation, see page 75.

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Quick Overview
Steering Column Adjustment Pedal Adjustment
(Where fitted)

Rotate the switch on the left-hand side of

the steering column to COLUMN (or
AUTO) and move the switch to adjust the
steering column until a comfortable
position is obtained.
For entry/exit mode rotate the switch to
AUTO. This will not activate if PEDALS or
COLUMN is selected.
For full details on how to adjust the
steering column, see page 81.
Select PEDALS and move the switch fore
and aft until a comfortable position is
obtained.
Note: Any adjustment to the pedals is
inhibited when cruise control is activated.
For information on pedal adjustment, see
page 83.

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Quick Overview
Door Mirror Adjustment Setting Memory
(Where fitted)

1. Adjusts the exterior mirrors.

• Adjust your seat, steering column and
2. Selects left or right-hand door mirror.
exterior mirrors to your preferred
Power foldback (Where fitted): Set position.
button (2) to the centre position, briefly
• Press MEMORY (A) and the red
press the rear of button (1). To return the
tell-tale will illuminate for 5 seconds.
mirrors to their normal driving position
briefly press the rear of button (1) again. • Press either 1 or 2 to store into the
desired memory location while the
For more information on door mirrors, see
LED is illuminated. A short
page 86.
acceptance tone is given.
Window Operation Exterior Lights - Autolamps

1. Opens/closes front windows.

For AUTOLAMPS function rotate the
2. Opens/closes rear windows.
rotary collar (1) to AUTO (2).
3. Isolates operation of rear windows.
For more information about exterior
For more information on window lighting, see page 120.
operation, see page 84.

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Quick Overview
Occupancy Sensing Parkbrake

To apply parkbrake: Pull the parkbrake

switch up and release. The warning light
The front passenger seat is equipped with in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
a sensor that determines the occupancy
status by measuring the weight on the
cushion and changes the passenger
airbag deployment status.
An indicator light is located on the
passenger fascia and illuminates a
symbol denoting passenger airbag
deactivation.
• Seat with low weight occupant/object
- airbag deactivated - indicator light
ON. To release parkbrake: The ignition
• Seat with heavy occupant/object - switch must be in position ‘II’, apply the
airbag activated - indicator light OFF. footbrake and push the parkbrake switch
down.
• * Seat completely empty - airbag
deactivated - indicator light OFF. Note: The parkbrake automatically
applies when the ignition key is removed.
* It is possible to receive an
intermittent indicator light with an Auto transmission
empty seat condition. This is part of The parkbrake is automatically released
the system adaptive behaviour and when the gear selector is moved from ‘P’
does not affect the status of the or by pressing the accelerator pedal when
passenger airbag deployment. in gear.
However, if the indicator light
Manual transmission
becomes permanently illuminated
when the seat is definitely empty, then The parkbrake is only released via the
consult your nearest Jaguar Dealer/ parkbrake switch or by driving the vehicle
Authorised Repairer immediately. away with the accelerator depressed.
For full operating details, see page 132.

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Quick Overview
Wipers and Washers Trip Computer

1. Wipers OFF.
2. Intermittent wipe.
3. Normal wiper operation.
4. High speed wiper operation.
5. Intermittent delay collar - rotate to To reset
vary the wipe delay and AUTO (rain Press and hold the RESET button for
sensitive wiper operation). three seconds.
Note: If the wipers are switched on in To display
AUTO for more than 20 seconds and Press the TRIP button on the end of the
AUTOLAMPS has been selected, then the left column stalk switch to cycle through
exterior lights will be switched on. the display data.
Caution: Ensure that AUTO is not Note: Messages can be hidden by one
selected when entering a car wash or press of the RESET button.
damage to the wiper blades/arms can
occur.
Flick wipe - pull towards the steering
wheel.
Wash/wipe - push the button on the end
of the column switch.
For full details on how to operate the
wipers/washers, see page 130.

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Quick Overview
Climate Control

1. Push for system ON/OFF, rotate for It is normal for puddles of liquid to occur
manual blower speed. under the vehicle, particularly in
2. Air conditioning. hot/humid conditions.
3. Automatic operation. For full details of climate control, see page
159.
4. Heated rear screen.
5. Heated front screen (if fitted).
6. Defrost.
For optimum comfort and system
operation:
• Optimum temperature control and
comfort is achieved by selecting
AUTO.
• Operate with A/C on throughout the
year to reduce the risk of misting.
• A/C operates automatically in DEF
and partial screen modes to maximise
screen clearance. A/C cannot be
switched off in DEF.
• Recirculation is automatically
cancelled in DEF and in partial screen
modes as it contributes to misting.
Recirculation cannot be selected in
DEF.

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Audio System

1. ON/OFF switch and volume control. 8. Cassette tape eject.

2. Seek AM/FM station, seek tape or 9. MiniDisc eject.
cue/rewind CD. 10. Select CD changer.
3. AM/FM radio waveband select. 11. Select MiniDisc play when in other
4. Select cassette tape play when in audio mode.
other audio mode. Change tape side 12. CD eject.
when a tape is playing.
13. Select CD changer.
5. Select CD changer.
14. Select CD play when in other audio
6. Pre-set buttons and phone key pad. mode.
7. Phone mode. For all other options and functions, see
the audio systems handbook.

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Filling Station Information

Filling Station Information

Fuel Type Fuel Filling

Petrol models - Unleaded 95 RON.
Diesel models - Diesel fuel to EN 590 or
equivalent.
Caution: DIESEL ENGINES - If you
inadvertently fill your vehicle with
petrol instead of diesel, do not attempt
to start the engine.
Contact your Jaguar Dealer/
Authorised Repairer immediately. Press the fuel filler flap release. This is
Attempting to start the engine with located on the driver’s knee bolster
petrol in the fuel tank will cause switch below the fascia, see page 151.
extensive damage to the engine and
fuel system, which will not be covered
by your Jaguar warranty.
Jaguar can accept no responsibility for
any damage caused by running your
vehicle with petrol or vegetable oil in
the fuel tank.
Diesel engines only: Driver’s should
expect above normal fuel consumption
when the engine is new and ‘bedding-in’.
After a period, the fuel comsumption will
gradually improve to expected fuel
consumption levels.
Caution: Do not use RME (bio-diesel)
except in the case of proprietary diesel The filler flap is located on the right-hand
fuels which contain a mix of up to 5%. side of the vehicle.
Note: Vehicles with a diesel engine have a For quickness and to completely fill the
yellow filler cap. tank, ensure that the fuel nozzle rests on
the bottom of the filler neck.
Incorrect closure of the fuel filler cap may
result in check engine light (malfunction
indicator light) illuminating.
After refuelling, refit the fuel filler cap in
the filler neck, twist the filler cap
clockwise until it clicks and close the flap,
which automatically locks shut.

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Filling Station Information

Bonnet Release Underbonnet Top-up
Recommended Engine Oil.
See page 204.
Petrol models -
Castrol 5W-30 to Jaguar specification
WSS M2C913 - A or B.
Diesel models -
An oil of 5W-30 viscosity to Jaguar
specification WSS M2C913 - B must be
used in all vehicles with a diesel engine.
For top-up purposes only, where the
WSS M2C913 - B specification cannot be
found, ACEA B1 or ACEA B3 specification
oils may be used.
Windscreen/Headlight Washer
Reservoir.
See page 208.
Coolant System
50% water/50% anti-freeze, see page
205.
Pull the release lever located below the
fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle
(see page 198).

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Filling Station Information

Tyre Pressures For your convenience you may wish to
record the tyre pressures in the boxes
provided below. If you are unsure of the
correct pressures, please contact your
Jaguar Dealer/Authorised Repairer.

FRONT
Normal Driving

Laden/High Speed

Spare Wheel

The tyre pressures for all normal REAR

operating conditions are shown on a label Normal Driving
fixed to the inside of the driver’s door
front pillar.
Laden/High Speed
Check pressures when the tyres are cold
(see page 214). Deflating air from a warm
Spare Wheel
tyre to the recommended pressure will
result in under inflation which may be
dangerous.
! WARNING:
When using tyres other than those
recommended by Jaguar, do not
exceed the speed capacity
recommended by the manufacturer.

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Owner Information
General Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Jaguar Dealers/Authorised Repairers . 23
Warnings, Cautions and Notes . . . . . . 24
Vehicle Handbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Regular Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Jaguar Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . 24
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Floor Mat Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Protect the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Leather Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
On-board Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mobile/Portable Telephones . . . . . . . . 28

Health and Safety

Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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