Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Manual - part 58

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Hood Release

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Hood Release

HOOD OPENING AND CLOSING

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WARNING:

Take care to keep away from rotating 
components if the engine is running 
when you open the hood.

Release the hood lock by pulling the lever 
below the facia on the left-hand side of 
the vehicle.

Lift the hood slightly and push the safety 
catch, located under the centre of the 
front edge of the hood. The gas filled 
struts will assist raising the hood, and 
retain it in the fully open position.

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WARNING:

Before closing the hood ensure that 
nobody is obstructing the closing area 
and that hands and clothes are clear. 
Remove tools, cleaning cloths, etc., 
from the engine compartment.

Close the hood to within a distance of 300 
to 350 mm (12 to 14 inches) of the fully 
closed position, then let go to allow the 
hood to shut. Check by pulling the hood 
that both the right-hand and left-hand 
latches are engaged.

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WARNING:

Do not drive with the hood retained by 
the safety catch alone.

Regular Checks

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Regular Checks

DIPSTICK AND RESERVOIR 
LOCATIONS

1. Brake reservoir.

2. Engine oil filler.

3. Windshield wash reservoir.

4. Engine oil dipstick.

5. Power steering reservoir.

6. Coolant reservoir.

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Checking and Top-up

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Checking and Top-up

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Check the oil level regularly with the 
vehicle on flat, level ground, see pages  
234 for dipstick and oil filler locations.

It is preferable to check the oil level after 
the vehicle has been standing, that is, 
with the engine completely cold.

If the engine has been started do not 
check the oil level until the engine has 
reached normal operating temperature. 
Stop the engine and wait for a minimum of 
five minutes to allow the oil to drain back 
into the sump.

Remove the dipstick (1) and wipe clean 
with a non-fluffy cloth. Replace fully, then 
withdraw the dipstick. If the oil level is 
above the lower of the two dots on the 
dipstick then no additional oil is required.

If the oil level reaches the lower of the two 
dots, remove the oil filler cap (2) and add 
1.0 litre (1.76 Imperial pints) of oil, to the 
specification shown on page 236.

Refit the filler cap and hand tighten 
securely.

Caution: Your vehicle warranty may be 
invalidated if damage is caused by 
using oil that does not meet the 
required specification.

Caution: Failure to use an oil that 
meets the required specification could 
cause excessive engine wear, a build 
up of sludge and deposits, and 
increase pollution. It could also lead to 
engine failure.

Caution: Overfilling with oil could result 
in severe engine damage. Oil should be 
added in small quantities and the level 
re-checked to ensure that the engine is 
not overfilled.

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Checking and Top-up

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Recommended engine oil

Jaguar recommends 

Oil specification

An oil of 5W-30 viscosity to Jaguar 
specification WSS M2C913 - B must be 
used in all vehicles.

For top up purposes only, where the WSS 
M2C913 - B specification cannot be 
found, ACEA A3/B3 or ACEA A1/B1 
specification oils may be used.

SAE viscosity rating

For climates ranging from –30°C (–22°F) 
and +50°C (+122°F), the following oil 
viscosities may be used:

0W–30

5W–30 (preferred)

0W–40

5W–40

Note: It is recommended that the oil level 
is topped up using oil of the same 
viscosity. If you are unsure which oil 
viscosity is used in your car, your Jaguar   
Dealer will be able to advise.

If you are operating this vehicle in 
climates outside the above temperature 
range, contact your Jaguar   Dealer for 
advice.