Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Manual - part 9

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Reporting Safety Defects

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Reporting Safety Defects

VEHICLE DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

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) 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 Dealer, or Jaguar Cars.

To contact NHTSA, you may either 
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free 
at 1–800–327–4236 (TTY: 
1-800-424-9153); go to 
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:

Administrator

NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street S. W.,
Washington, D.C. 20590.

To contact Jaguar Cars, call
1–800 4 Jaguar.

You can also obtain other information 
about motor safety from the website 
http://www.safercar.gov.

VEHICLE DEFECTS (CANADA 
ONLY)

If you believe that your vehicle has a 
defect which could cause a crash, or 
could cause injury or death, you should 
immediately inform Transport Canada in 
addition to notifying Jaguar Canada. 

To contact Transport Canada, call their 
toll-free number; 1-800-333-0510.

Modifications for the Disabled

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Modifications for the Disabled

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS 
(USA ONLY)

If you are considering modifying your 
vehicle in any way to accommodate a 
disability, for example by altering or 
adapting the driver's or front passenger's 
seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please 
contact Jaguar Cars in the USA at:
Jaguar Cars
Customer Relationship Center
555 MacArthur Blvd, Mahwah, 
New Jersey 07430-2327, 
1-800-4Jaguar Option 9.

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Health and Safety

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Health and Safety

HEALTH AND SAFETY 
PRECAUTIONS

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WARNING:

Many liquids and other substances 
used in vehicles are poisonous and 
should never be consumed and must 
be kept away from open wounds. 
These substances include antifreeze, 
brake fluid, fuel, windshield washer 
additives, lubricants and various 
adhesives.

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WARNING:

The presence of any unusual fumes (for 
example; gasoline or exhaust fumes) in 
the passenger compartment and/or 
luggage compartment should be 
corrected immediately by a Jaguar 
Dealer.

If you must drive under these 
conditions do so only with all windows 
fully open.

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WARNING:

By operating other electronic 
equipment (for example; a mobile 
phone without an exterior antenna) 
electromagnetic fields can cause 
malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. 
Therefore, you should observe the 
instructions of the equipment 
manufacturers.

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WARNING:

Any modifications to the fuel system 
not specifically designed for this 
Jaguar are prohibited. Such 
modifications in some circumstances 
could result in a fire. All service actions 
must be entrusted to a Jaguar Dealer.

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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 Dealer.

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WARNING:

No attempt should be made to repair a 
fuse that has blown. Always install a 
new fuse of the correct amperage. 
Failure to comply with the above may 
cause a fire hazard or create serious 
damage elsewhere in the electrical 
circuit.

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WARNING:

Avoid contact with battery acid which 
is poisonous and corrosive. Acid will 
cause burns to the skin as well as to 
the eyes. In the event of skin or eye 
contamination, wash the affected area 
with water thoroughly. Seek immediate 
medical attention when eye contact 
has occurred.

Health and Safety

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WARNING:

Do not disconnect any pipes in the air 
conditioning refrigeration system. A 
refrigerant is used which can cause 
blindness if allowed to contact the 
eyes. If refrigerant should contact the 
eyes or skin, wash the eyes or affected 
area with cold water for several 
minutes. Do not rub. As soon as 
possible thereafter, obtain treatment 
from a doctor or eye specialist.

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WARNING:

When working within the engine 
compartment, take care to avoid 
contact with moving parts and hot 
components.

California Proposition 65

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WARNING:

Engine exhaust, some of its 
constituents and certain vehicle 
components, contain or emit 
chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer and birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. 
In addition, certain fluids contained in 
vehicles and certain products of 
component wear contain or emit 
chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer and birth 
defects or other reproductive harm.