Jaguar S-Type. Manual — part 15

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Occupant Protection

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Occupancy sensing

The front passenger seat is monitored by
ultra-sonic sensors, see above, and a
seat weight sensor to determine the
presence, weight and position of the front
passenger. In certain conditions, e.g.
where no passenger is present, the
appropriate air bag(s) will be de-activated.
In a collision these air bags would not be
deployed.

!

WARNING:

It is important that the passenger
position sensors are not obscured in
any way which could affect air bag
deployment, e.g. fitting non-approved
accessories.

The occupancy sensor operates as
follows:

*It is possible to receive an intermittent
indicator lamp, see page 66, with an
empty seat condition. This is part of the
system’s adaptive behaviour, and does
not affect the status of the passenger air
bag. However, if the indicator lamp
becomes permanently illuminated when
the seat is definitely empty and the seat
belt is unbuckled, then contact your
nearest Jaguar Dealer immediately.
• If the seat is empty and the seat belt

unbuckled, the front air bag will not be
activated and the AIR BAG indicator
lamp will not be illuminated.

• If the seat is occupied by, for

example, a small child or object with
the seat belt buckled, the front air bag
will not be activated and the AIR BAG
indicator lamp will be illuminated.

Passenger
occupancy
status

Passenger
air bag
status

Indicator
lamp
active

Completely
empty

Deactivated

No*

Low weight
occupant/
object

Deactivated

Yes

Heavy
occupant/
object

Activated

No

Passenger
head too
close to air
bag door

Deactivated

Yes

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• If the seat is occupied by a larger child

or adult, the front air bag will be
activated and the AIR BAG indicator
lamp will not be illuminated.

• If the passenger adopts a posture

(e.g. leaning very far forward) which
could cause injuries from an inflating
air bag, the front passenger air bag
will not be activated and the AIR BAG
indicator lamp will be illuminated.

Note: The occupancy sensing system is
designed to confirm that a front
passenger is properly seated as
recommended:

•

Always sit centrally in the seat,
remaining in contact with the seat
back, which for comfort should be
rearwards of the vertical position.

•

Adjust the seat to be as far back from
the facia as practical.

•

Always wear seat belts.

The seat adjustment controls are
described on page 75.

Air bag de-activation indicator lamp

The AIR BAG indicator lamp on the
passenger facia is associated with the
deployment conditions for front seat
passenger air bags only.

Whenever the AIR BAG indicator lamp on
the passenger facia is illuminated, the
front passenger air bag will not be
deployed in the event of an impact. Where
the air bags are not deployed, protection
is provided by the seat belts.

Air bag disposal

!

WARNING:

Do not attempt to service, repair or
modify the air bag system, or its
electrical fuses. All work on the air bag
system, including renewal after
deployment, must be carried out by a
Jaguar Dealer. Instructions can be
obtained from a Jaguar Dealer.

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

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Child Safety

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Child Safety

GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION

Jaguar Cars Limited strongly
recommends that at all times children
should be carried in the rear seats.

!

WARNING:

• Children must be restrained by a

child safety restraint that is suitable
for their weight and size.

• Extreme hazard! DO not install a

rearward facing child seat or child
restraint in the front passenger seat
position since deployment of the
passenger facia air bag could
cause death or serious injury to the
child.
This is emphasised by the label
displayed on the end of the facia on
the front passenger side, as shown
in the illustration.
If, however, you have no alternative
but to place a child in the front
passenger seat, use only a
forward-facing child seat with the
passenger seat set fully rearward
and in its lowest position.

• Always follow the fitting

instructions supplied with the
appropriate child restraint system.
It is important to read and
understand all the information
contained in this handbook relating
to child safety before carrying a
child in your vehicle.
If you are unsure about any aspect
of this information, contact your
Jaguar Dealer.

In many countries legislation governs how
and where children should be carried
when travelling in a vehicle.

It is the responsibility of the driver to
comply with all regulations in force in the
country where the vehicle is being used.

Holding a baby or child in a person’s arms
is not a substitute for a child restraint
system. Do not use a seat belt to restrain
more than one person.

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In an accident, a baby or child held in a
person’s arms can be crushed between
the vehicle’s interior and a restrained
person.

The child can also be injured by hitting the
interior or by being thrown from the
vehicle during a sudden manoeuvre or
impact.

Injuries can also be caused if the baby or
child is allowed to ride on the seat
unrestrained. Other occupants should
also be properly restrained to help reduce
the chance of injuring the child.

Do not allow children to stand in the
space between the front seats, or on the
passenger seats.

!

WARNING:

• Do not put an adult seat belt around

two children.

• Choose a child seat that sits

securely on the seat cushion and
against the seat back.

Child restraint systems

Look for the following when selecting a
child restraint system:
• It should have a label certifying that it

meets the applicable Regulations.

• Carefully read the instructions

supplied with the restraint. Be sure
you understand them and can install
and use the device properly and
safely in the vehicle.

Infant safety

Babies and small children who cannot sit
up by themselves should be carried in an
approved rear facing infant carrier, which
should always be installed in a rear
seating position.