Jaguar S-Type. Manual — part 21

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Luggage Compartment

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REAR SEAT BACK
FOLD-DOWN

To provide a longer luggage compartment
area, the backs of the rear seats on most
models can be folded down in two parts
to give a 60/40 width split.

Release handles for each seat back are in
the luggage compartment under the
parcel shelf.

Pull the selected side handle to release
the seat back and then fold it onto the
seat cushion.

Make sure when folding the seat back
down that the armrest is stowed and that
there is sufficient clearance between the
seat back, including the head restraints,
and the back of the front seat.

When returning the seat back to the
upright position, make sure that the seat
belts are routed correctly and are not
trapped by the seat back. Press the seat
back firmly and check that it is locked
securely into place.

Luggage Compartment

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SKI HATCH

A two-door hatch is fitted to the rear seat
on some models, providing an opening
between the passenger and luggage
compartments. This allows space for skis
or similar objects to be stowed in the
vehicle. Both doors have a single catch.

The inner door is accessible after folding
down the armrest. To open the door, pull
the leather flap forward, press the catch
(1) downwards and gently lower the door
on to the armrest.

A bag for retaining the skis can now be
pulled from the receptacle into the
passenger compartment, and the strap (3)
loosened ready to accept the skis.

The other door is accessible from inside
the luggage compartment and is opened
by pushing the catch (2) and lowering the
door.

Push the skis into the bag from the
luggage compartment and then secure
the skis using the strap provided on the
bag. Clip the strap connector (4) to the
center rear seat belt buckle.

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Warning Indicators

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Warning Indicators

PRIORITY INDICATORS

Warning indicators are arranged within
the instrument pack.

There are two warning indicators, one red,
the other amber, located within the
tachometer above the message center.

AMBER (1) warning indicator is for
secondary warnings when the driver must
take action and then report the fault to a
Jaguar Dealer at the earliest opportunity.

RED (2) warning indicator is for primary
warnings. A primary warning must be
investigated immediately by the driver or
a Jaguar Dealer.

Other indicators within the instrument
pack indicate system status; such as blue
for main beam and green for direction
indicators.

WARNING INDICATOR CHECK

A warning indicator check is initiated
when the ignition is switched ON and
lasts for three seconds (excepting the
airbag warning indicator which will remain
ON for six seconds). If any warning
indicator remains ON after this period,
investigate the cause before driving.

When activated, some warning indicators
have associated messages displayed on
the message center.

Note: Not all indicators are included in the
check, for example, high beam
headlamps or direction indicators.

WARNING INDICATORS

Low oil pressure (Red)

This illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and
should go out once the engine

is running.

If the warning indicator remains ON once
the engine has started, or comes ON
while driving, loss of oil pressure is
indicated. STOP the engine immediately
and investigate the cause.

Caution: Do not restart the engine until
the cause of loss of oil pressure has
been identified and rectified.

First check the engine oil level, refer to
page 189.

Charge indicator (Red)

If the warning indicator stays
ON when the engine is running
it indicates that there is either a

battery voltage fault or a generator fault.

Turn OFF all electrical accessories, radio,
climate control, rear screen heater etc.
Try to use the minimum electrical load as
possible; such as power windows,
electric sunroof etc.

Report the fault to a Jaguar Dealer.

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Warning Indicators

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Seat belt (Red)

This warning indicator will
illuminate for 60 seconds when
the ignition is turned ON and

the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

The indicator should extinguish when the
driver’s seat belt is fastened.

If the warning indicator stays ON with the
seat belt fastened, report the fault to a
Jaguar Dealer. It is safe to drive the
vehicle with the light ON, provided that
the seat belt(s) is(are) properly fastened.
Make sure that all occupants seat belts
are fastened before driving.

Beltminder (Red)

Beltminder is supplemental to
the standard seat belt warning
function.

If the vehicles’ forward speed exceeds
10 mph (16 km/h) and the seat belt for an
occupied front seat is not fastened, the
warning lindicator will flash.

This will continue for 10 seconds and then
repeat every 30 seconds for five minutes,
or until the belt is fastened or the vehicle
stops.

Although not advisable, it is possible to
disable or re-instate the Beltminder
function. Please see a Jaguar Dealer.

Note: If a heavy object is placed on the
front passenger seat it may activate the
Beltminder feature. It is recommended
that the object be placed in the luggage
compartment.

Brake (Red)

Warning indicator for USA
only.

Warning indicator for Canada

and Mexico only.

This indicator will illuminate when:
• The ignition is ON and the parkbrake

is ON.

• and, or the brake fluid is low.
• and, or there is a fault with the

electronic brake system.

If the indicator is ON with the parkbrake
NOT applied, low brake fluid or a fault
with the electronic brake system is
indicated. In this case, there may be a
loss of braking assistance in one, or both,
brake circuits.

If the indicator is ON, with the ABS
lindicator also ON, then the electronic
brake system may not function correctly,
which can impair stability when the
brakes are applied.

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WARNING:

DO NOT drive the vehicle until the fault
is rectified. Consult a Jaguar Dealer
immediately.