Standard equipment JAGUAR XJ 2004 X350 / 3.G Owners Manual

Owner Information 1 - 3
1 Owner Information
General Information
Whether you are new to the Jaguar
marque or have previously owned Jaguar
vehicles, we are pleased that you have
made Jaguar your choice of vehicle this
time.
For safety and the pleasure you will get
from your new vehicle, please take the
time to get well acquainted with your
vehicle by reading the handbooks.
Please note that it is essential to refer to
the XJ handbooks for complete operating
and safety information.
When left-hand or right-hand is used in
the text, this refers to the left-hand side
or right-hand side of the vehicle, viewed
from the rear.
Vehicle Handbooks
!WARNING:
Remember to pass on the Vehicle
Handbooks when reselling the
vehicle. Handbooks are integral parts
of the vehicle.
Jaguar Retailers
Jaguar Retailers are chosen with care.
Each is dedicated to providing a Sales,
Service and Spare Parts facility of the
highest standard.
Jaguar Retailers are provided with full
technical support from the factory, with
comprehensive training for all their
technicians.
Retailers’ workshops operate to a high
standard and have all the necessary tools
and equipment essential to maintain or
repair Jaguar vehicles.
Accessories
A full range of Jaguar Engineering
approved accessories including safety,
stowage, touring, leisure and lifestyle
products are just some of those available
from your Jaguar Retailer.
Please ask your Jaguar Retailer for an
up-to-date brochure so you can select
your requirements from the latest range.
Jaguar Body Repair Centres
Your Jaguar incorporates the latest
technology in aluminium body structures.
A specialist network of vehicle Body
Repair Centres is provided with full
technical support from the factory, and
with comprehensive training for all their
body shop technicians.
The Body Repair Centres operate to a
high standard and have all the necessary
tools and equipment essential to repair
Jaguar vehicles.
A current list of Body Repair Centres is
included in the vehicle literature pack.

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Genuine Jaguar Parts and
Accessories
Your Jaguar Retailer can supply you with
genuine replacement parts and
accessories which are fully approved to
Jaguar’s original equipment specification.
This will ensure that the safety and
performance of your vehicle is
maintained for your complete peace of
mind.
Please note that fitment of non-genuine
parts may invalidate the vehicle warranty
if a subsequent fault occurs due to fitting
sub-standard replacement parts or
accessories.
Jaguar parts distribution service
Jaguar Retailers stock a large number of
parts to keep your vehicle maintained
and back on the road as quickly as
possible. Their service is supported by
strategically positioned Jaguar parts
distribution centers throughout
North America providing next day
delivery to the majority of Retailers.
Warnings, Cautions and
Notes
Take particular note of WARNINGS,
Cautions and Notes given throughout this
handbook.
!WARNING:
A warning is a procedure which must
be followed precisely to help avoid
the risk of personal injury.
Caution: A caution is a procedure
which must be followed precisely to
reduce the possibility of damage to
the vehicle and resultant risk of
personal injury or inconvenience.
Note: A note is a procedure which will
help avoid difficulties in the operation of
the vehicle.
Warning Symbols on the
Vehicle
On encountering the warning triangle or
open book symbol on the vehicle, it is
important that before touching this part
of the vehicle or attempting adjustments
of any kind you consult the relevant
section of this handbook.
Caution: Do not remove any warning
labels from the underhood area or
inside the vehicle.

On the Road 4 - 61
Touring
Foreign travel
Before planning foreign travel, check with
a motoring organisation to ensure that
your vehicle will comply with legal
requirements of the countries you intend
to visit.
International motoring organisations are
helpful for all aspects of long distance
touring advice.
In some countries it is a legal requirement
to carry spare vehicle bulbs.
First aid kit
A first aid kit is compulsory equipment in
certain countries. Your Jaguar Retailer
can supply a first aid kit.Petroleum spirit in containers
Some countries forbid the carrying of
petrol in containers, as do most ferry and
hovercraft operators.
Cellular radio telephones
Ask your motoring organisation about the
use of cellular radio telephones before
travelling abroad, as some countries
exercise controls on the importation and
use of such equipment.
Roof-rack
Only the Jaguar approved roof-rack
should be used.
The maximum load, including the weight
of the rack, must not exceed the load
rating indicated on th
e roof-rack bars and
must be deducted from the vehicle
maximum luggage load.
Loads on the roof-rack may affect vehicle
handling, especially in crosswinds or
when cornering. Jaguar warning triangle
A warning triangle to give traffic
advanced notice of a disabled vehicle is
compulsory in many countries.
A triangle, designed to international
standards is fitted as standard equipment
in certain countries. The warning triangle
with its stand legs folded flat, is mounted
on the inside of the luggage compartment
lid.
In an emergency, remove the triangle and
unfold its stand legs. Place the triangle in
the road in accordance with local traffic
regulations to give oncoming traffic
warning of an im
mobilised vehicle.
Hazard warning lights must be used with
the warning triangle.