Jaguar XK. Manual — part 35

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Convertible top

R

If the movement ceases in position 1,
release the tension in the convertible top
cover and tension bow (rear of
convertible top) by lifting the front of the
convertible top and pulling rearwards A.

Lift the tension bow upwards B, and
forwards to clear the tonneau cover.

Lift the tonneau cover fully and support
C. Pull the convertible top rearwards and
downwards D so that it is fully stowed.

Rest the tonneau cover in the closed
position E.

If the movement ceases in either
positions 2 or 3, lift the tonneau cover
fully upright and support C, pull the front
of the convertible top rearwards and
downwards so that it is fully stowed D.

Rest the tonneau cover in the closed
position E.

All positions: Turn the Allen key
clockwise approximately one turn and
return it to its stowed position, refit the
rear seat centre section, luggage
compartment vent screen and close the
luggage compartment lid.

Switch ON the ignition system and start
the engine. Press and hold the front of the
convertible top switch until the
convertible top is closed and fully
latched.

If the convertible top requires to be open,
press and hold the rear of the switch.

Preparation for Winter

Before the onset of Winter, it is advisable
to coat the convertible top seals and
respective body seals with a compound,
such as Carbaflo KSP 105, to aid
operation in freezing conditions.

This action will need to be repeated at the
start of each Winter to maintain
protection.

Care must be taken so that the
compound does not come into contact
with the convertible top material. For
further advise you should contact your
Jaguar Dealer.

A

B

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C

D

E

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L

Luggage separator

A luggage separator is located in the
luggage compartment to prevent items
from moving into the area where the
convertible top is stowed.

When the convertible top is closed, the
normal position for the luggage separator
is in the retracted position with the
partition positioned vertically.

To deploy the luggage separator

Pull the handle on the luggage separator
towards you. There is a lug on either side
of the luggage separator: slide the lugs
into the sliders on either side of the
luggage compartment. The luggage
separator will positively locate in the
vertical position. A proximity switch, 1, is
located in the separator assembly so that
the convertible top will not open and
retract until the separator is in the fully
deployed position.

When selected, if the convertible top
does not open, the positioning of the
luggage separator should be checked
and ensure that the luggage
compartment lid is firmly closed.

CAUTION

Luggage items should not be
placed forward or on top of the
luggage separator as it could cause

damage to the separator.

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CAUTION

Do not place large objects
underneath the luggage separator
partition when deployed as

damage to the convertible top may
occur.

1

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Convertible top

R

To remove the luggage separator

With the luggage separator in the
normally stowed position, pull the handle
towards you, 1 and disengage the lugs
from the sliders 2.

Holding the centre of the main body of
the luggage separator, rotate upwards 3,
disengaging the main body of the
luggage separator from the support
brackets. Remove the luggage separator
and retract the withdrawn partition
section of the luggage separator into the
main body.

To install the luggage separator

With the partition slightly extracted,
position the luggage separator up to the
support brackets with the front edge
raised. Ensuring, that for both sides, the
catch 1 will engage in the locating slot 2.
Rotate the main body of the luggage
separator 3 so that it sits down into the
support brackets. Fit the partition lugs
into the sliders 4 and retract the luggage
separator partition into the normal
stowage position.

1

2

3

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1

2

3

4

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L

CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP

1. Ensure that the ignition system is in

the ON condition.

2. Press and hold the front of the

overhead console switch. See
OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
(page 140). (Do not release the switch
until the convertible top is fully closed
and latched, and if required the rear
quarter windows and front door
windows are fully closed).

3. If the front windows are in any other

position than fully down, they will
retract to the fully down position on
pressing the closure switch. As the
convertible top starts to move the
audible warning will sound.

4. When the top is fully closed and

latched, the audible warning sounds
again and the rear quarter windows
will close followed by the front door
windows returning to the fully closed
position.

Note: If at any period during the
convertible top closure sequence the
switch is released, all movement of the
convertible top will cease.

Manual closure of the convertible
top

If necessary, the convertible top can be
closed manually, as follows:

1. Grasp the sides of the section, as

shown, and pull sharply. Remove the
Allen key from its stowed position.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment, remove the vent
screen to access the operating pump.

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