Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Service manual — part 9

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Reporting Safety Defects

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Reporting Safety Defects

VEHICLE DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Jaguar Cars.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between
you, your Dealer, or Jaguar Cars.

To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1–800–327–4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:

Administrator

NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street S. W.,
Washington, D.C. 20590.

To contact Jaguar Cars, call
1–800 4 Jaguar.

You can also obtain other information
about motor safety from the website
http://www.safercar.gov.

VEHICLE DEFECTS (CANADA
ONLY)

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash, or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform Transport Canada in
addition to notifying Jaguar Canada.

To contact Transport Canada, call their
toll-free number; 1-800-333-0510.

Modifications for the Disabled

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Modifications for the Disabled

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
(USA ONLY)

If you are considering modifying your
vehicle in any way to accommodate a
disability, for example by altering or
adapting the driver's or front passenger's
seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please
contact Jaguar Cars in the USA at:
Jaguar Cars
Customer Relationship Center
555 MacArthur Blvd, Mahwah,
New Jersey 07430-2327,
1-800-4Jaguar Option 9.

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Health and Safety

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Health and Safety

HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

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WARNING:

Many liquids and other substances
used in vehicles are poisonous and
should never be consumed and must
be kept away from open wounds.
These substances include antifreeze,
brake fluid, fuel, windshield washer
additives, lubricants and various
adhesives.

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WARNING:

The presence of any unusual fumes (for
example; gasoline or exhaust fumes) in
the passenger compartment and/or
luggage compartment should be
corrected immediately by a Jaguar
Dealer.

If you must drive under these
conditions do so only with all windows
fully open.

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WARNING:

By operating other electronic
equipment (for example; a mobile
phone without an exterior antenna)
electromagnetic fields can cause
malfunctions of the vehicle electronics.
Therefore, you should observe the
instructions of the equipment
manufacturers.

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WARNING:

Any modifications to the fuel system
not specifically designed for this
Jaguar are prohibited. Such
modifications in some circumstances
could result in a fire. All service actions
must be entrusted to a Jaguar Dealer.

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WARNING:

Alterations to the electrical system,
including the fitting of accessories not
designed for this Jaguar, will cause
damage to the electrical circuits and
systems. In some circumstances this
could result in a malfunction or fire.
All accessory work should be
entrusted to a Jaguar Dealer.

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WARNING:

No attempt should be made to repair a
fuse that has blown. Always install a
new fuse of the correct amperage.
Failure to comply with the above may
cause a fire hazard or create serious
damage elsewhere in the electrical
circuit.

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WARNING:

Avoid contact with battery acid which
is poisonous and corrosive. Acid will
cause burns to the skin as well as to
the eyes. In the event of skin or eye
contamination, wash the affected area
with water thoroughly. Seek immediate
medical attention when eye contact
has occurred.

Health and Safety

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WARNING:

Do not disconnect any pipes in the air
conditioning refrigeration system. A
refrigerant is used which can cause
blindness if allowed to contact the
eyes. If refrigerant should contact the
eyes or skin, wash the eyes or affected
area with cold water for several
minutes. Do not rub. As soon as
possible thereafter, obtain treatment
from a doctor or eye specialist.

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WARNING:

When working within the engine
compartment, take care to avoid
contact with moving parts and hot
components.

California Proposition 65

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WARNING:

Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents and certain vehicle
components, contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.