Jaguar XK. Manual — part 16

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Front protection

With a front impact of sufficient force,
the restraints system will trigger the front
air bag(s) and seat belt pretensioners,
which immediately tighten the seat belts.

The seat belts then ease, allowing the
head and chest to contact the inflated air
bag. The air bag absorbs the remaining
energy of the impact and then deflates
rapidly via vent holes.

Front air bags are designed to inflate only
in frontal and near frontal collisions.

PASSENGER AIR BAG

The passenger air bag is fitted and
stowed above the glove compartment.
This panel is marked AIR BAG. See
OCCUPANT SENSING (page 63).

SIDE AIR BAGS

WARNINGS

To minimise the risk of injury if the
air bag deploys, the front
passenger must sit as upright as

possible with feet on the floor and back
against the seat backrest. The seatbelt
must be secured.

Do not put objects in front of or
above the dashboard where the
passenger air bag is located.

E91027

WARNING

To ensure that the side air bags
are fully effective do not sit too
close to, or lean against the door

trim. The side air bag could injure you as
it deploys from the side of the seat.

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The air bags, in combination with the seat
belts, can help reduce the risk of severe
injuries in the event of a significant side
impact collision.

When the seat mounted head and thorax
air bag inflates, it breaks through the seat
bolster stitching, giving protection to the
side of the rib cage and head of the driver
or front seat passenger.

The combined head and thorax side air
bags are designed to inflate only in a side
impact collision, unless the collision
causes sufficient lateral deceleration.

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP

The air bag warning indicator in
the driver's instrument panel
will be lit for approximately six

seconds when the ignition is turned on.

If the indicator remains on, it indicates a
fault. You should report the fault to a
Jaguar Dealer immediately. It is safe to
drive the vehicle; however, in an accident
the air bags may not operate.

For further air bag warning lamp
information - See WARNING LAMPS
AND INDICATORS (page 112).

WHIPLASH PROTECTION

Both front seats are equipped with Active
Head Restraints (AHR) which reduce the
risk of neck and spinal injury (whiplash) in
the event of a rear impact. When
activated, the head restraint moves
upwards and forwards, supporting the
occupant's head.

After activation, the whiplash protection
mechanism automatically resets and
does not need to be replaced.

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ROLLOVER BARS

(Convertible only)

The Rollover Protection Device (RPD)
consists of two inverted U-shaped bars
that are concealed underneath the rear
parcel shelf and sensors that monitor the
attitude of the vehicle.

If the sensors determine that a risk of
rollover is imminent, the rollover bars will
be deployed.

Note: When the rollover bars are
deployed they will deliberately break the
rear screen if the convertible top is
closed.

If the Rollover Protection Device has
been deployed, you should proceed to
your nearest Jaguar Dealer to check for
any damage and to reset the system.

AIR BAG LABELS

An alert label on the front face of the
driver's and passenger's sun visor directs
you to read the warning label on the rear
face of each sun visor.

The warning label contains the following
statement:

WARNINGS

Do not place any objects on top of
the system trim covers behind the
rear passenger head restraints as

they could prevent correct deployment
of the system.

Do not try to reset the system if it
deploys.

Do not let anyone sit on the top
cover.

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AIR BAG SERVICE
INFORMATION

All of the following operations should only
be carried out by a Jaguar Dealer, or
suitably qualified person :-
• Removal or repair of any wiring or

component in the vicinity of any ARTS
components.

• Installation of electrical, or electronic,

equipment and accessories.

• Modification to the front or sides of

the vehicle exterior.

• Attachment of accessories to the

front or sides of the vehicle.

In the event of the vehicle being
dismantled, air bag module removal and
disposal must be carried out by a
qualified person.

WARNING

EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR
BAGS

- Children can be killed or seriously
injured by the air bag.

- The back seat is the safest place for
children.

- Never put a rear-facing child seat in the
front.

- Always use seat belts and child
restraint.

- See Owner's Manual for more
information about air bags.

WARNINGS

Do not attempt to service, repair,
replace, modify, or tamper with,
any part of the Advanced

Restraints Technology System (ARTS).
This includes wiring or components in
the vicinity of ARTS components. Doing
so may cause the system to trigger, or
render the system inoperative, either of
which may result in death or serious
injuries.

Do not use any electrical test
equipment, or devices in the
vicinity of ARTS components or

wiring. Doing so may cause the system
to trigger, or render the system
inoperative, either of which may result in
death or serious injuries.