Jaguar S-Type. Manual — part 44

General Maintenance

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Maintenance

INTRODUCTION

Owners are responsible for making sure
that the vehicle is regularly serviced at the
correct distance and time intervals as
specified in the Maintenance Schedules.
The first part of this section deals with
regular servicing.

The condition of the tires is of the utmost
importance. Advice about tire wear and
correct usage is given in this section. If in
any doubt about the condition of your
tires, contact a Jaguar Dealer.

REGULAR SERVICING

Each vehicle is given a full Pre-Delivery
Inspection to make sure that all systems
function correctly and the vehicle meets
its specification.

Regular maintenance and servicing is the
responsibility of the owner. Failure to
implement maintenance at the
recommended intervals could result in
deterioration of vehicle performance and
possible infringement of regulations.

Your Jaguar Dealer will be pleased to
arrange periodic servicing in accordance
with the Passport to Service.

Battery and ignition isolator switches

Non-approved battery isolator switches,
which disconnect the power supply to all
electrical circuits, are not recommended.

USED ENGINE OIL

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WARNING:

Prolonged and repeated contact may
cause serious skin disorders, including
dermatitis and cancer.

Always use a hand cream to protect the
skin from oil contamination. Avoid contact
with the skin as far as possible and wash
thoroughly after any contact. Keep oils
out of reach of children.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Care should be taken at all times to avoid
polluting the environment. Used
materials, e.g. batteries, tires, fluids and
filters, should be disposed of at suitable
disposal facilities in accordance with local
legislation. If in doubt, clarification should
be sought from your local authority or
regulator.

ENGINE AND THROTTLE
SETTINGS

Do not attempt to make adjustments to
the engine or throttle settings. Many
vehicle systems are controlled by
complex electronic devices and require
specialist knowledge. Such work should
be entrusted to a Jaguar Dealer.

HYDRAULIC FLUID

The brake hydraulic fluid in the master
cylinder and brake operating system uses
Shell DOT4 ESL, or a low viscosity DOT 4
brake fluid that meets ISO 4925 class 6
requirements.

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WARNING:

Contamination of the brake system
fluid by as little as 1% will cause rapid
deterioration of the system seals. Make
sure that the brake fluid reservoir cap
is securely fitted.

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Hood Release

OPERATION

To open the hood

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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 driver’s side of the
vehicle.

Lift the hood slightly and pull up the safety
catch under the hood, located to the right
of the grille. The gas filled struts will assist
raising the hood, and retain it in the fully
open position.

To close the hood

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WARNING:

Before closing the hood make sure that
no one 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 250
to 300 mm (10 to 12 inches) of the fully
closed position, then let go to allow the
hood to shut.

Caution: Do not press downwards on
the top of the hood to close it,
especially within the final inches of
closing, as this may damage the hood.

To check that the hood is closed, pull the
hood upwards to ensure that both the
right-hand and left-hand latches are
engaged.

Regular Checks

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Regular Checks

CHECK INTERVALS

In the interests of safety and reliability, it is
advisable to carry out the following
checks at the recommended intervals,
and always before starting on a long
journey.

Daily

Check that there is sufficient fuel for the
journey intended, particularly at night and
before entering highways.

Weekly

Tires - Check the tires, including the
spare, for condition and pressure.

Lamps - Check that all exterior lamps and
direction indicators function correctly and
that the lenses are clean.

Engine oil - With the vehicle standing on
level ground, check the oil level and top
up if necessary with oil of the correct
grade.

Engine coolant - With the engine cold,
check the level of the coolant in the
coolant reservoir header tank. Any loss of
fluid must be checked by a Jaguar Dealer.

Brake and clutch fluid - Check the level
of the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. Top
up if necessary with new, unused Jaguar
approved brake fluid.

The reservoir is initially nearly full, but the
level will drop as the brake pads wear. If
the level appears unusually low, location
of the fluid leakage must be checked by a
Jaguar Dealer.

Power steering fluid - With the engine
cold, check the level of the fluid in the
power steering fluid reservoir. Top up if
necessary with fluid of the correct
specification. Any loss of fluid should be
checked by a Jaguar Dealer.

Windshield washer fluid - Top up with
recommended windshield washer fluid
and clean, soft water. Check the
operation of the washer. Use Jaguar
Windshield Washer Fluid to keep the
glass clean and also to prevent the fluid
from freezing during cold weather.

Monthly

Wiper blades - Check the quality of the
wipe. If smearing or juddering is evident,
clean the windshield and renew the wiper
blades.

Transmission and rear axle

The rear axle (final drive unit) and
automatic and manual transmission units
(gearboxes) will not normally require to be
checked or topped up; they are fill-for-life,
levels, which should be checked by a
Jaguar Dealer.

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RESERVOIR AND DIPSTICK
LOCATIONS: V6 ENGINE

1. Brake reservoir.

2. Power steering reservoir.

3. Engine oil dipstick.

4. Engine oil filler.

5. Coolant reservoir.

6. Windshield wash reservoir.

Capacities

Litres

US Quarts

Engine oil, including oil filter.

6.5

6.9

Cooling system, including reservoir and climate
control.

10.4

11.0

Windshield washer reservoir:
Without headlamp power wash.

3.8

4.0

With headlamp power wash.

6.6

7.0