Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Manual — part 58

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Hood Release

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Hood Release

HOOD OPENING AND CLOSING

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WARNING:

Take care to keep away from rotating
components if the engine is running
when you open the hood.

Release the hood lock by pulling the lever
below the facia on the left-hand side of
the vehicle.

Lift the hood slightly and push the safety
catch, located under the centre of the
front edge of the hood. The gas filled
struts will assist raising the hood, and
retain it in the fully open position.

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WARNING:

Before closing the hood ensure that
nobody is obstructing the closing area
and that hands and clothes are clear.
Remove tools, cleaning cloths, etc.,
from the engine compartment.

Close the hood to within a distance of 300
to 350 mm (12 to 14 inches) of the fully
closed position, then let go to allow the
hood to shut. Check by pulling the hood
that both the right-hand and left-hand
latches are engaged.

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WARNING:

Do not drive with the hood retained by
the safety catch alone.

Regular Checks

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Regular Checks

DIPSTICK AND RESERVOIR
LOCATIONS

1. Brake reservoir.

2. Engine oil filler.

3. Windshield wash reservoir.

4. Engine oil dipstick.

5. Power steering reservoir.

6. Coolant reservoir.

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Checking and Top-up

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Checking and Top-up

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Check the oil level regularly with the
vehicle on flat, level ground, see pages
234 for dipstick and oil filler locations.

It is preferable to check the oil level after
the vehicle has been standing, that is,
with the engine completely cold.

If the engine has been started do not
check the oil level until the engine has
reached normal operating temperature.
Stop the engine and wait for a minimum of
five minutes to allow the oil to drain back
into the sump.

Remove the dipstick (1) and wipe clean
with a non-fluffy cloth. Replace fully, then
withdraw the dipstick. If the oil level is
above the lower of the two dots on the
dipstick then no additional oil is required.

If the oil level reaches the lower of the two
dots, remove the oil filler cap (2) and add
1.0 litre (1.76 Imperial pints) of oil, to the
specification shown on page 236.

Refit the filler cap and hand tighten
securely.

Caution: Your vehicle warranty may be
invalidated if damage is caused by
using oil that does not meet the
required specification.

Caution: Failure to use an oil that
meets the required specification could
cause excessive engine wear, a build
up of sludge and deposits, and
increase pollution. It could also lead to
engine failure.

Caution: Overfilling with oil could result
in severe engine damage. Oil should be
added in small quantities and the level
re-checked to ensure that the engine is
not overfilled.

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Checking and Top-up

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Recommended engine oil

Jaguar recommends

Oil specification

An oil of 5W-30 viscosity to Jaguar
specification WSS M2C913 - B must be
used in all vehicles.

For top up purposes only, where the WSS
M2C913 - B specification cannot be
found, ACEA A3/B3 or ACEA A1/B1
specification oils may be used.

SAE viscosity rating

For climates ranging from –30°C (–22°F)
and +50°C (+122°F), the following oil
viscosities may be used:

0W–30

5W–30 (preferred)

0W–40

5W–40

Note: It is recommended that the oil level
is topped up using oil of the same
viscosity. If you are unsure which oil
viscosity is used in your car, your Jaguar
Dealer will be able to advise.

If you are operating this vehicle in
climates outside the above temperature
range, contact your Jaguar Dealer for
advice.