interior trim JAGUAR XJ 2004 X350 / 3.G Owners Manual

Before Driving 3 - 15
Various sensors determine the direction
and severity of an impact and the
presence and position of front seat
occupants.
The system analyses this information then
deploys the appropriate air bags only
e.g. the side air bags where the impact is
on that side only.
Air bags are not deployed in a rear
impact.
Air bag deployment
To do their life-saving job, air bags must
inflate rapidly and with considerable
force. There is therefore a risk of death or
serious injuries such as fractures, facial
and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained by seats belt or sitting
correctly when the air bag deploys.
The risk of injury fr om a deploying air bag
is greatest close to the trim covering the
air bag.
The whole sequence of events from
sensing the impact to full inflation of the
bag takes place in a fraction of a second.
The noise and gas associated with the
deployment of the air bags is not
injurious to health. After air bag deployme
nt, it is normal to
notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or
smell the burnt propellant. This may
consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or
sodium compounds that result from the
combustion process that inflates the air
bag.
Small amounts of other chemicals may be
present which may irri tate the skin and
eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.
While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, it may also cause
minor burns, abrasions, swelling or
temporary hearing loss.
!WARNING:
1. No objects whatso ever should be
attached to the centre cover of the
steering wheel, the passenger
fascia panel, the sides of the front
seats or the interior trim
immediately above the door
openings. Do not put anything on
or over the air bag inflation area.
Placing objects on or over the air
bag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the air
bag into your face and torso
causing serious injury. 2. Safety experts recommend a
minimum distance of at least
10 inches (25.4 cm) between an
occupant’s chest and a front air
bag.
3. Children 12 years old and younger can be killed or seriously injured
by the air bag. The rear seat is the
safest place for children.
4. Do not try to put an adult seat belt around two children.
5. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation.
Do not touch them after they have
deployed.
6. If an air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must
be renewed immediately.
If a new air bag is not fitted,
the unrepaired area will increase
the risk of injury in a collision.

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.