Sport JAGUAR XJ 2004 X350 / 3.G Owners Manual

On the Road
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Audible Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 10
Message Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 12
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 13
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 23
Interior Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 27
Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 29
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 31
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 33
Parkbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 34
Park Distance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 35
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 37
Cigar Lighter and Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 37
Sun Visors and Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 37
Centre Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 38
Rear Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 39Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 40
Sunglasses Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 40
Rear Sunblind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 40
Side Sunblinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 41
Starting/Stopping the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 42
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 43
Sport Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 45
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 46
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 47
Cruise (Speed) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 49
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Where fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 51
Vehicle Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 58
General Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 59
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 60
Touring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 61
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 62
Fuel and Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 63

Owner Information 1 - 5
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) (USA only) in
addition to notifying Jaguar Cars.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your Retailer,
or Jaguar Cars.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call
the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1–800–424–9393 (or 366–0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590.
To contact Jaguar Cars call 1–800 4
Jaguar.
You can also obtain other information
about motor safety from the Hotline.Vehicle Identification
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
It is essential that the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) is quoted in
all correspondence an d when ordering
replacement parts.
The number is visible from outside the
vehicle, on a plate in the lower left edge
of the windscreen.
Certification Label
Vehicles have the Certification Label
adhered to the left-hand front door hinge
post. Vehicle weights, paint code,
manufacture date and the VIN are shown
on this plate.

1 - 6 Owner Information
Engine number
V8: The number is located on the rear
left-hand side of the cylinder block,
adjacent to the tr ansmission flange.
Transmission number
On a metal label or bar code label
attached to the transmission casing.
Warranty
Details of the vehicle warranty are
contained within the ‘P assport to Service’
booklet for USA and Canada or,
for Mexico, the ‘Service Record and
Warranty book’.
Warranties (USA and Canada)
The ‘Passport to Service’ booklet contains
warranties applicable to the vehicle,
which include:
• The Limited vehicle Warranty.
• The Emission Control System Warranty and covered parts list.
• The Corrosion Warranty.
Tyres are not warranted by Jaguar Cars,
but by the specific manufacturer of the
tyres on the vehicle. Details of tyre
warranties are included in the vehicle
literature pack.
Warranties (Mexico)
The ‘Service Record and Warranty’ book
contains warranties applicable to the
vehicle, which include:
• The Limited vehicle Warranty.
• The Emission Control System Warranty and covered parts list.
• The Corrosion Warranty.

1 - 8 Owner Information
Regular Servicing
Each vehicle is given a full ‘Pre-Delivery
Inspection’ to ensure that all systems
function correctly and that the vehicle
meets its specification.
Owners are responsible for the regular
maintenance and servicing of the vehicle.
Jaguar Retailers will be pleased to arrange
periodic servicing and can provide you
with details of tasks carried out at each
service interval.
Failure to implement maintenance at the
recommended interval s could result in
deterioration of vehicle performance and
possible infringement of regulations.
Regular routine maintenance not only
helps to prevent unnecessary
‘breakdowns’ and inconvenience,
but enhances the ‘trade in’ or resale
value of the vehicle.
Failure to perform regular maintenance at
the correct interval may void the factory
warranty.
USA and Canada
Jaguar Retailers will arrange for
appointments on a mileage/kilometre or
time interval basis to ensure that all
routine and corrective maintenance work
is undertaken and recorded in the
‘Passport to Service’ Booklet. This booklet
not only contains a record of vital
information, but also information about
warranties, Jaguar Cars, Jaguar Car Clubs,
Tyre Manufacturers and change of
ownership or address vouchers.
Mexico
Jaguar Retailers will arrange for
appointments on a mileage/distance or
time interval basis to ensure that all
routine and corrective maintenance work
is undertaken and recorded in the Service
Record and Warranty Book. This booklet
not only contains a record of vital
information, but also information about
warranty and a change of ownership
card.
Jaguar Diagnostic System
Many of the vehicle systems are
controlled by complex electronic devices.
Specialist equipment is required to trace
and rectify faults in the systems and
ensure that only faulty components are
repaired or renewed.
Caution: Severe damage to the
electrical system and electronic
components can occur if any attempt
is made to diagnose faults in the
electrical system using conventional
diagnostic equipment (for example;
the use of test lamps or low
impedance voltmeters ). The fitting of
any electrical accessory should only
be entrusted to a Jaguar Retailer.

On the Road 4 - 45
Limp-home mode
In the unlikely event of an electrical or
mechanical failure, transmission
operation will be impaired. The vehicle
gear selector ranges P, R, N, D can still be
used to enable the vehicle to be driven to
a safe area. In this event consult a Jaguar
Retailer immediately.
!WARNING:
The driver should be aware that the
vehicle’s performance will be
reduced and must take this into
account when driving.
Sport Mode
The switch marked ‘S ’ on the ‘J’-gate
surround enables the driver to select
either normal or sport (S) modes.
When sport mode is selected the
automatic transmission will operate
normally, but the ge arshift points are
extended to make full use of the engine’s
power reserves.
To select ‘Sport’, press the switch. A red
light within the switch is illuminated to
indicate that sport mode has been
selected.
To cancel ‘Sport’, press the switch again. Note:
Both sides of the ‘J’-gate can be
used irrespective of the transmission
mode, e.g. with ‘S’ selected the
transmission can be operated in full
automatic or by manual selection.
In addition to norm al and sport modes,
the transmission control computer will
select shift patterns to suit specific
conditions.
Cruise Control – When cruise control is
operating at set speed the transmission
selects a shift pattern to suit cruise
control operation.
DSC – When DSC is switched ON and the
system is activated, the transmission
selects a shift pattern to suit traction
control conditions.
Gradients – When the vehicle is being
driven on roads with uphill gradients,
the transmission adapts the shift pattern
to make better use of engine power and
aid engine cooling.
Note: Under the conditions described,
the relevant transmission mode will
override the normal or sport modes
selected by the driver.
When such conditions no longer exist,
the transmission will revert to the shift
pattern previously selected by the driver,
that is, normal or sport.

Roadside Emergency 6 - 11
Vehicle Recovery
The preferred vehicle recovery method is
by using a flat bed transporter or rear
suspended tow.
Caution:
1. If the vehicle has defective transmission, to prevent further
damage, it must be towed with
the rear wheels clear of the
ground.
2. Ensure that the recovery team do not tow with sling-type
equipment since damage to the
bodywork may result.
3. Do not tow the vehicle by suspending the front end.
Transporting
If the vehicle is being transported on a
trailer or flat bed transporter,
the parkbrake must be applied,
the wheels chocked and the gear selector
lever moved to position ‘N’ or ‘D’ but
NEVER to ‘P’.
The vehicle must be securely tied down
to the transporter or trailer, see next
page.

6 - 12 Roadside Emergency
Transporter tie-down procedure
!WARNING:
Avoid body contact with a hot
exhaust pipe when securing the
vehicle to the transporter.
IMPORTANT – Use straps over the
wheels/tyres only, to secure the vehicle to
the transporter.
Caution: Do not use the tie-down
brackets on the vehicle rear
underbody; these are for Jaguar
factory use only. In time, with the
engine switched off, the vehicle body
will drop due to settling of the air
suspension system and cause the tie-
down chains/straps to become slack if
connected to these brackets.
The towing eye is not designed for
securing the vehicle during
transportation. Vehicle failure
The removable towing eye is primarily for
emergency use when towing for SHORT
DISTANCES, e.g. removing the vehicle if it
is causing an obstruct
ion or for winching
the vehicle onto a re covery transporter.
To prevent damage to the automatic
transmission whilst the vehicle is being
towed with the rear wheels on the
ground, towing distance must be
restricted to 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometres).
Towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
Always obey towing regulations.
In certain countries the registration
number of the towing vehicle and an
‘ON TOW’ sign or warning triangle must
be displayed in a prominent position at
the rear of the vehicle being towed. When being towed, the gear selector
lever must be in neutral (position ‘N’)
with the ignition key turned to
position ‘II’ to release the steering lock
and render the indicators, horn and
brake lights operational.
!WARNING:
When the engine is not running the
steering and brakes will no longer be
power-assisted.
Therefore, be prepared for relatively
heavy steering and the need for
greatly increased brake pedal
pressure.

7-20 Maintenance
United States Department of
Transportation/Uniform Tyre Quality
Grades
The following information relates to the
tyre grading system developed by the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration which will grade tyres by
tread wear, traction and temperature
performance.
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tyre
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tyre graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on
the government course as a tyre
graded 100.
The relative performance of tyres
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate. Traction – A, B, C
The traction grades, from the highest to
the lowest are ‘
A’, ‘ B’ and ‘ C’, and they
represent the tyre’s ability to stop on wet
pavements as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tyre
marked ‘ C’ may have poor traction
performance.
!WARNING:
The traction grade assigned to this
tyre is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction. Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades ‘
A’ (the highest),
‘ B ’ and ‘C ’ representing the tyre’s
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tyre to degenerate and
reduce tyre life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tyre
failure.
The grade ‘ C’ corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car
tyres must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades ‘ B’ and ‘ A’ represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
!WARNING:
The temperature grade for this tyre is
established for a tyre that is properly
inflated and not over loaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation or
excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible tyre failure.

Specifications 8 - 7
Wheels and Tyres
The following chart details the tyres recommended for use in the countries listed below:
USA and Canada
Mexico see Column A below, Dominican Republic see ColumnB below:
Tyre Size
Pattern
235/55 R 17 99H Pirelli P6 Four-seasons
235/50 R 18 97H Continental ContiTouringContact CH95
255/40 ZR 19 96Y Pirelli P-Zero
255/35 ZR 20 97Y Michelin Pilot Sport
Tyre Size PatternAB
235/50 ZR 18 97W Pirelli P6000 Powergy ✔
255/40 ZR 19 96Y Pirelli P-Zero ✔✔
255/35 ZR 20 97Y Michelin Pilot Sport ✔

Index
Sport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 45
Starting/stopping the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 42
Steam cleaning – underhood area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 24
Steering column adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 7
Steering column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 33
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
Touring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 61
Towing a caravan or trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 62
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 5
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 13
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 18
– damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 19
– pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 18, 8 - 8
– renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 18
– repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 19
– snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 21
– wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 19
– winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 21
U
Underhood cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 24
Unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm using a key . . . . 2 - 11
Unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm using a key transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
Used engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 3
V Vehicle
– care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 22
– data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 3
– dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 6
– engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6
– global closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
– identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5
– locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8
– smart locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
– weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5
Vehicle recovery
– towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 13
– towing points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 13
– transporter tie-down procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 12
– transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 11
– vehicle failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 12
– with defective transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 11
Vehicle suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 58
– speed lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 58
– warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 58
W
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
– lamp check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 61
Washing – vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 23