Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Service manual — part 38

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Interior Features

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SUNBLINDS

Rear sunblind

Push the switch to raise the sunblind.

To lower the sunblind, push the switch
again.

Side sunblinds

The rear door window sunblinds are
manually operated by lifting the blind and
securing it in the two clips provided. To
lower the blind just unhook it from the
clips and lower it gently back into the
stowage.

Quarter light sunblinds

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WARNING:

Take care when releasing the quarter
light blind because it could strike your
face if it slips from your hand.

Quarter light blinds have a single securing
clip. Pull the blind rearwards and locate it
in the clip. To stow the blind, unhook it
and gently let it return into the stowage.

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GLOVE COMPARTMENT

To open the glove compartment, press
and release the button (1).

If the glove release button is pressed
more that 15 times within a 20 second
duration, the glove opening function will
be inhibited.

It will then be necessary to wait for 20
seconds before the glove opening
function will be reactivated.

The glove compartment cannot be
opened when the following conditions
occur:

1. The vehicle is being driven using the

green-headed valet key and valet
mode has ben selected, or,

2. The vehicle is centrally or

double-locked via the remote
transmitter, or via the driver’s door
key barrel by turning the key towards
the rear of the vehicle and releasing,
or, after auto-relocking occurs.

PICNIC TRAY

(where fitted)

Push the button (1) to release the tray.

To extend the tray, pull it towards you.
This will expose the pen holder slot.

To replace the tray, push it forwards to its
non-extended position and then lift it
upwards and push it into the seat back
until it clicks into place.

Do not use the tray in a moving vehicle.

Stow away securely when not in use.

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Engine Starting

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Engine Starting

BEFORE STARTING

Before starting the engine, new owners/
drivers should familiarize themselves with
the layout and operation of the controls
and instruments.

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WARNING:

Before attempting to start the engine,
check that the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) is ON and the gear selector lever
(automatic transmission) is in position
P or N.

When the vehicle is stationary the
automatic gear selector may be left in D,
2, 3 or 4, unless the vehicle is to be
parked. When stopping for traffic lights,
junctions etc., either select P or apply the
EPB and select N.

STARTING THE ENGINE

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WARNING:

Never start the engine, or leave it
running, when the vehicle is in an
enclosed space. Exhaust gasses are
poisonous and can cause
unconsciousness and death if inhaled.

The engine cannot be started until the
automatic transmission gear selector is in
N or P.

Insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to position II to switch on
the ignition.

When the key is turned to position III the
starter motor will turn the engine until:
• The key is released and automatically

returns to position II.

• The ignition switch is turned to 0 or I.
• The gear selector is moved out of P or

N (automatic transmission vehicles).

• The engine starts.

Do not use the starter continuously for
longer than six seconds. Continued use of
the starter will discharge the battery and
may damage the starter mechanism. Wait
until the engine stops turning before
re-using the starter.

When the engine starts, release the key.

The red charge warning indicator in the
instrument panel should go out when the
engine is running.

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If the engine fails to start

If an ignition key is placed in the ignition
switch and turned to position II and the
alarm security indicator is flashing, it is
possible that the engine will not start. In
any event, please contact a Jaguar Dealer
to investigate the cause of the indicator
flashing.

Caution: If the engine fails to start, do
not continue cranking as this will
discharge the battery. It may also
damage the catalytic convertor due to
unburnt fuel passing through the
exhaust.

It is possible that the fuel system inertia
switch may have tripped, see page 203
for the resetting procedure.

If the engine persistently fails to start and
flooding is suspected, depress the
accelerator pedal fully, hold it in this
position and turn the key to position III for
six seconds. Release the key, remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and
then attempt to restart the engine.

Note: The engine cannot start whilst the
pedal is fully depressed, it must be
released to enable the engine to start.

If the engine still fails to start, switch the
ignition OFF and contact a Jaguar Dealer.

Stopping the engine and locking the
steering

Turn the key from position II to the lock
position 0. This turns off the ignition and
stops the engine. The steering will be
locked when the key is removed from the
switch.

Leaving the key in position I or II will
discharge the battery.

PARKING THE VEHICLE

When leaving the vehicle, remember the
following:
• Whenever the vehicle is being parked,

apply the EPB and, with automatic
transmission, move the gear selector
to Park P.

• Do not leave children or pets in the

vehicle unattended.

• Do not leave luggage or valuables on

view. Always take your valuables with
you or lock them in the luggage
compartment.

• Remove the ignition key and spare

keys, even when the vehicle is in your
garage.

• When the vehicle is unoccupied, close

all windows and lock all doors
securely.

• Park the vehicle where it can be seen.

At night, park in a well-lit area.

• When leaving the vehicle unattended,

for maximum security ensure that the
doors are double-locked (where
fitted).

• Ensure that the keys and the key

transmitters are removed from the
vehicle before locking the doors, and
that all doors, the luggage
compartment and the hood are
closed.