Jaguar S-Type. Manual — part 48

Vehicle Care

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Note:

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Renew the wiper blades when worn to
prevent scratching. Clean the rubber
wiper blades regularly with a mild
detergent solution.

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It is advisable to clean the windshield
with Jaguar Screen Clean Paste at
regular intervals.

Cleaning the rear screen

To avoid damaging the heating and radio
elements when cleaning the inside of the
rear screen use only a soft damp cloth or
chamois leather. Do not use solvents or
sharp objects to clean the glass.

Polishing paintwork and brightwork

For maximum protection against road
dust, salts, industrial fall-out etc., it is
recommended that the vehicle is polished
regularly using Jaguar Polish and a
Polishing Cloth.

Note: The vehicle’s brightwork should be
cleaned in the same way as the paintwork:
chrome polish or other abrasive cleaners
must not be used.

Paint chips

Scratches and chips should be
touched-in before weathering action
begins. Inspect the paintwork
immediately after the vehicle has been
washed.

Underhood cleaning

Underhood cleaning using high pressure
hoses or steam cleaners should be done
by a Jaguar Dealer. Indiscriminate use of
cleaning equipment could damage or
contaminate the electronic control
modules and fuse boxes.

CARE OF ALLOY ROAD
WHEELS

The alloy road wheels are covered with a
protective anti-corrosion coating. To
prevent corrosion it is essential that this
coating is not damaged.

When removing or fitting tires, always
advise the tire fitter to treat the alloy
wheels with great care and to only use
equipment with spigot or stud hole
clamping. The equipment must not have
any moving parts which contact the
wheel, and tire levers must not be used.

Wash the wheels with soap and water at
two week intervals to avoid an
accumulation of particles, which could
become embedded in the wheel surface.
In salty conditions the wheels should be
cleaned weekly.

Jaguar acid-free wheel cleaner can be
used to remove heavy soiling, however,
non-approved acid-based cleaners
should not be used.

The size of the wheel rims is stamped or
cast on all wheels.

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Electrical Accessories

PLUG-IN ACCESSORIES

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WARNING:

• Alterations to the electrical system,

including the fitting of accessories
not designed for this Jaguar, will
cause damage to the electrical
circuits and systems. In some
circumstances this could result in a
malfunction or fire. All accessory
work should be entrusted to a
Jaguar Retailer.

• By operating other electronic

equipment (for example, a mobile
phone without an exterior antenna)
electro-magnetic fields can cause
malfunctions of the vehicle
electronics. Therefore, you should
observe the equipment
manufacturers’ instructions.

Caution:
• Under no circumstances must the

power supply be obtained directly
from either battery terminal.

• The use of non-approved

accessories can reduce the battery
capacity and charge period to an
unacceptable level, therefore,
Jaguar cannot accept any liability
for the fitment of any such item.

GROUND CONNECTION
POINTS

If an accessory needs to be connected to
ground, consult a Jaguar Dealer.

Caution: Under no circumstances must
holes be drilled in the bodywork to
accept ground connection terminals.

Tire Pressures

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Wheels and Tires

TIRE INFORMATION

Tires of the correct type, manufacture and
dimensions, with correct cold inflation
pressures are an integral part of every
vehicle’s design. Regular maintenance of
tires contributes not only to safety, but to
the designed function of the vehicle.
Road-holding, steering and braking are
especially vulnerable to incorrectly
pressurised, badly fitted or worn tires.

Tires of the correct size and type, but of
different make have widely varying
characteristics. It is, therefore,
recommended that only Jaguar approved
tires are fitted to all wheels.

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WARNING:

• Always ensure replacement tires

have the correct rating and
specifications (e.g. load index, size,
speed rating) for your vehicle.
Contact your Jaguar Dealer for
more information.

• When using tires other than those

recommended by Jaguar, do not
exceed the speed capacity
recommended by the
manufacturer.

Tire glossary

Refer to page 215 for a glossary of terms
and definitions associated with tire
pressures and vehicle weights.

TIRE PRESSURES

The tire pressures recommended provide
optimum ride and handling
characteristics for all normal operating
conditions. The pressures should be
checked and correctly set each week,
with the tires cold.

Tire temperatures and pressures increase
when running. Deflating a warm tire to the
recommended pressure will result in
under-inflation which may be dangerous.

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WARNING:

• Under-inflation causes excessive

flexing and uneven wear to the tire.
This can lead to sudden failure.
Over-inflation causes a harsh ride,
uneven tire wear and poor handling.

• Pressure checks should only be

carried out when the tires are cold
(the vehicle has been stationary for
three hours or more).

Tire pressure label
(Canada and Mexico only)

A tire recommendation label is fixed to the
inside of the right-hand side door front
pillar giving information specific to the
vehicle’s wheel and tire equipment.

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Tire pressure placard (USA only)

A tire information label is visible on the
pillar behind the driver’s door (also known
as the B-pillar), giving information specific
to the wheel and tire equipment fitted to
the vehicle when it was built. The label
contains the following information:
• The maximum number of occupants

(1), divided between the front (2) and
rear (3) of the vehicle.

• The vehicle capacity weight (4), which

includes the weight of the driver,
passengers and cargo.

• Cold inflation pressures for the front,

rear and spare tire (5).

• The size of the tires (6) with which the

vehicle was originally equipped.

Note: The label must not be changed,

even if different wheels are fitted at a
later stage.

JAG0591N

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION

SEE OWNER'S

MANUAL FOR

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

SEATING CAPACITY

TOTAL X

FRONT X

REAR X

TIRE

COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE

FRONT

REAR

SPARE

XXX/XXRXX

TXXX/XXRXX

XXPSI XXXkpa

The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXXXlbs

RTC500490

SIZE

XXX/XXRXX

XXPSI XXXkpa

XXPSI XXXkpa

1

4

6

5

2

3