Jaguar S-Type. Manual — part 7

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FLOOR MAT RETENTION

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WARNING:

Never place non-approve floor matting
or any other obstructions under the
brake pedal. This restricts pedal travel
and braking efficiency.

Make sure that the driver’s floor mat is
correctly positioned and secured under
the tongues on the retention posts (A,
only one post shown), so that the mat
does not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or brake pedals.

In particular, check the position of the mat
when refitting after cleaning or servicing.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

We must all play our part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication
materials are significant steps towards
this aim.

Avoid using high engine speeds. You will
then protect your engine, reduce fuel
consumption, lower the engine noise level
and help towards reducing the
environmental burden.

Dispose of batteries, tires, engine, brake
and coolant fluids at your local authorised
waste disposal facilities.

WINDOW TINTING

Caution: Do not have your vehicle
windows tinted with a metal oxide
tinting (for maximum heat reduction
from sun load) if you have telephone or
a navigation system fitted to your
vehicle.

Metal oxide tinting prevents the reception
of the Global Positioning System (GPS)
signals by the antenna, causing the
navigation system to stop functioning.

A non-metal tinting should be used if you
require window tinting and if in doubt,
contact your Jaguar Dealer for advice.

LEATHER CARE GUIDE

Leather is a natural product, therefore, it
bears natural characteristics, such as
grain variations, growth and brush marks.
These non-weakening marks show the
true nature of the hide and are the
hallmarks of a leather product. Leather is
an easy to maintain natural product,
however, dust and substances can
penetrate the pores and crease the
leather, causing surface wear and
brittleness.

To prevent ingrained dirt and staining,
inspect the seat upholstery regularly and
clean every one to two months as follows:
• Wipe off fine dust from the seat

surfaces at regular intervals using a
clean, damp, non-coloured cloth.
Change frequently to a clean area of
cloth to avoid abrasive action on the
leather surface. Avoid over-wetting.

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• If this is not sufficient, use a cloth

which has been dampened with warm
soapy water and then been wrung
out. Never allow the leather to be
soaked through. Use only mild
non-caustic soap.

• Use Jaguar Leather Cleaner for

heavily soiled areas. Dry off and rub
with a clean soft cloth, changing
surfaces regularly.

When staining (e.g.: from clothing) or
spillage occurs, clean the affected area
immediately as described above.

It is recommended that Jaguar Leather
Cleaner is used several times a year to
maintain its appearance and suppleness.
The Jaguar Leather Cleaner will nourish
and moisturise the leather and help to
improve and renew the surface protective
film against dust and substances.
• Do not use solvents such as gasoline,

white spirit or alcohol. Do not use
detergents, furniture polish or
household cleaners. Such strong
treatments may give, initially, an
impressive appearance, but their use
will lead to rapid damage or
deterioration of the natural properties
of the leather. Jaguar recommend a
basic set of products that have been
specially selected for the type of
leather in your vehicle. The
Manufacturer’s Warranty will be
invalidated if treatments are used
other than those recommended by
Jaguar Cars Limited.

• Dark clothing may stain leather seats

just like other upholstery products.

• Sharp objects such as belts, zip

fasteners, rivets, etc. can leave
permanent scratches and scratch
marks on the leather surface.

• Unless spillages such as tea, coffee or

ink are washed away immediately;
permanent staining may have to be
accepted.

If a valet service is used, make sure that
the specialist concerned is aware of, and
follows these instructions precisely.

For any further questions please consult
your Jaguar Dealer for specialist advice.

ON-BOARD EVENT DATA

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information
about the performance or status of
various systems and modules in the
vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering
or brake systems.

In order to properly diagnose and service
your vehicle, Jaguar Cars Limited and
service and repair facilities may access
vehicle diagnostic information through a
direct connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

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Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle - event data
recorders - are capable of collecting and
storing data during a crash or near-crash
event. The recorded information may
assist in the investigation of such an
event. The modules may record
information about both the vehicle and
the occupants, potentially including
information such as:
• How various systems in your vehicle

were operating.

• Whether or not the driver and

passenger seat belts were buckled.

• How far, if at all, the driver was

depressing the accelerator and or the
brake pedal.

• How fast the vehicle was travelling.
• Where the driver was positioning the

steering wheel.

To access this information, special
equipment must be directly connected to
the recording modules. Jaguar Cars
Limited do not access event data
recorder information without obtaining
consent, unless pursuant to court order or
where required by law enforcement, other
government authorities or third parties
acting with lawful authority.

Other parties may seek to access the
information independently of Jaguar Cars
Limited.

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Reporting Safety Defects

VEHICLE DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Jaguar Cars.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between
you, your Dealer, or Jaguar Cars.

To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:

Administrator,
NHTSA,
400 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC. 20590.

To contact Jaguar Cars, call 1–800 4
Jaguar.

You can also obtain other information
about motor safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.

VEHICLE DEFECTS (CANADA
ONLY)

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform Transport Canada in
addition to notifying Jaguar of Canada.

To contact Transport Canada, call their
toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510.