Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 35

Lifting

Lifting Points—Twin-Post Hoist

CAUTION: Do not allow the hoist adapters to contact the steering linkage,

suspension arms, stabilizer bar, rear subframe stabilizer brackets or to compress the
lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator. Damage to the suspension, exhaust and
steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the
hoist adapters of two-post hoists prior to lifting the vehicle.

CAUTION: Never use the rear axle as a lift point. Damage to the rear axle seals

and bushes may occur.

CAUTION: When using a twin post hoist, a cushioned pad must be utilized to

avoid body damage.

Lifting Points—Floor Jack and Axle Stands

CAUTION: If the vehicle is to be lifted using floor jacks, two jacks must be used

to raise either the front or rear of the vehicle. If one jack only is used, excessive body
twist may occur.

CAUTION: When using a floor jack to jack up the rear of the vehicle, the jack

head must be aimed at the NVH bar securing bolts to aviod fuel tank damage or body
damage.

CAUTION: When using a floor jack, a cushioned pad must be utilized to avoid

body damage.

CAUTION: When using axle stands, a cushioned pad must be utilized to avoid

damage to the body or rear subframe assembly.

Vehicle Recovery

NOTE:

Prior to vehicle recovery, make sure the vehicle keys are available and the security
system is disarmed.

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Vehicle recovery methods are:

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By flat-bed transporter.

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By rear suspended tow.

Transporter or Trailer Recovery

When the vehicle is being recovered by transporter or trailer:

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the parking brake must be applied and the wheels chocked.

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the gear selector lever must be in Neutral. Do not select Park on automatic
transmission vehicles, as the parking lock mechanism may be damaged by the forward
and backward rocking motion of the vehicle.

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the vehicle must be securely tied down to the transporter or trailer.

Rear Suspended Tow

When the vehicle is being recovered by rear suspended tow:

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the ignition key must be removed from the ignition switch to lock the steering.

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the rear wheels must be correctly positioned in the lifting cradle and securely tied
down.

Emergency Towing

WARNING: If the engine is not running, the steering will become heavy and the

force necessary to effectively apply the brakes will be greatly increased.

CAUTION: A vehicle with a defective transmission must be towed by rear

suspended tow.

When the vehicle is being towed on its own wheels:

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Local regulations for the towing of vehicles must be followed. In some countries the
registration number of the towing vehicle and an 'On Tow' sign or warning triangle
must be displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle.

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The gear selector lever must be in Neutral.

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The ignition switch must be in position II to release the steering lock and make the
direction indicators, horn and stop lamps operate.

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A distance of 0,8 km (0.5 mile) must not be exceeded.

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A speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) must not be exceeded.

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The tow rope must be attached to the front towing eye.

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