Dab JAGUAR XJ 2004 X350 / 3.G Owners Manual

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LATCH Child Restraint System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seats
have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to
two anchor points provided at specific seating positions in your
vehicle.
This eliminates the need to use seat belts to secure this type of
child seat. If a forward-facing child seat is used it must also be
attached to the top tether anch or point located on the rear
shelf.
The LATCH restraints system uses two anchorage loops fixed to
the vehicle body for each rear outboard seat position, as shown
opposite. The anchorage loops are accessible through the gap
between the rear seat back and cushion.
The child seat, which must be sp ecifically designed for LATCH
system fitting, is clipped into the loops via rigid extendable bars
or a flexible tether strap. A quick release mechanism is usually
incorporated to allow easy removal of the child seat.
Always ensure that the child seat anchorage straps or legs and
the vehicle anchorage loops are kept clean and free of dirt.
Note: Forward-facing child seats using the LATCH system must
also be secured with a top tether (see page 3 - 29).

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Fitting LATCH seats
For further information regarding a LATCH child seat, please
consult your Jaguar Retailer.
Always use the additional top tether anchorage.
LATCH child seats can only be fi tted to the two outer rear seat
positions, as shown on the previous page.
Caution: When fitting a LATCH child seat, the seat
manufacturers instructions must always be followed.
The following is a guide only.
Note: So as not to interfere with the fitment of large child seats,
push the adult seat buckles into their buckle recesses and,
if necessary, remove the headrest.
LATCH seat with extendable bars (A) – Fit the seat as
follows:
1. Expose the LATCH loops between the seat and seat back.
2. Make sure that the adult seat belts and buckles do not become trapped behind the child seat.
3. Make sure there is nothing obstructing the seat mounting mechanism at the anchorage points.
4. Make sure you do NOT trap the top tether strap behind the child seat.
5. Fully extend the two attachme nt bars on the child seat
(see manufacturer’s instructions).
6. Locate the slots on the ends of the bars onto the two LATCH
loops, then push the seat asse mbly rearwards until the bars
are positively engaged (a trigger operates to lock the
attachment bars onto the loops). 7. Slide the seat rearwards along the legs until it is locked firmly
against the vehicle seat back. Confirm that it is securely
locked in position.
8. Secure a forward-facing ch ild seat to the top tether
anchorage.
LATCH seat with tether straps (B) – Clip the flexible lower
straps to the two LATCH loops. Adjust the length of each strap
until the seat is held firmly against the vehicle seat back.
!WARNING:
Do not install a LATCH child seat with flexible lower
attachments in the vehicle centre seat position.
The anchorage loops are only provided to install a
compatible child seat in the vehicle outboard seat
positions.

7-22 Maintenance
Vehicle Care
Valet kit
A valet kit containing a selection of Car
Care products is available from the Jaguar
accessory range.
Interior Care
Brush and clean the interior regularly.
Use a vacuum cleaner where possible to
remove all dust from the interior and
trim.
Carpets
Marks or stains can be removed by gentle
scrubbing with a weak solution of soap
and warm water.
For more stubborn stains a commercially
available carpet cleaner should be used.
See your Jaguar Retailer for advice.
Headlining
Remove dust in the headlining with a
vacuum cleaner. To remove stains,
dab gently without pressing, using a
fluff-free white cloth, moistened with
Jaguar Upholstery Cleaner.
Do not use methylated spirit or solvents
as this may cause damage or
discoloration to the headlining.Leather upholstery
Dust and dirt can penetrate the pores and
creases of leather, causing surface wear
and brittleness. To prevent ingrained dirt,
inspect the seat upholstery regularly and
clean every one to two months as follows:
• Wipe the seat surfaces with a clean,
damp, non-coloured cloth, changing
frequently to a clean area of cloth.
Avoid over-wetting.
• If this is not sufficient, use a cloth which has been dampened with warm
soapy water and then wrung out;
avoid over-wetting. Use only mild
non-caustic soap.
• Use Jaguar Leather Cleaner for heavily soiled areas.
• Dry off and rub with a clean soft cloth, changing su rfaces regularly.
When staining (e.g. from clothing) or
spillages occur, clean the affected area
immediately as described above. Note:
Do not use solvents such as petrol
(gasoline), white spirit or alcohol. Do not
use detergents, furniture polish or
household cleaners. Although such
treatments may give, initially,
an impressive appearance, their use will
lead to rapid damage or deterioration of
the leather, and will not be covered by the
Manufacturer’s Warranty. Unless spillages
such as tea, coffee or ink are washed away
immediately, permanent staining may
have to be accepted.
If a valeting service is used, ensure that
the specialist firm concerned is aware of
these instructions, and they follow them
precisely.