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1 TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE Vehicle recovery E977 Jaguar strongly recommend that the vehicle is recovered by use of a slide-bed recovery transporter only. Ensure that transportation is carried out by suitably qualified persons an that the vehicle is secured correctly. Ensure that the recovery team do not tow with sling-type, spectacle-type or towing dolly equipment as damage to the front or rear underside bodywork may result. Only use over-wheel/tire tie-downs as lashing points to secure the vehicle to the transporter or trailer. Use of any other position (e.g. lower control arms, towing eyes) may result in damage to the vehicle. If the vehicle has defective transmission, to prevent further damage, it must be towed with the rear wheels clear of the ground. When the vehicle is transported, the parking brake must be applied, the wheels chocked and the Emergency Park Release (EPR) operated. EPR ensures that the transmission remains in N and does not automatically select P. While the vehicle is being loaded, the Jaguar Smart Key should be placed in the starter control unit. The vehicle must be securely tied down to the transporter or trailer. Use straps on the front wheels and tires to secure the vehicle for transportation. The towing eye is not designed for securing the vehicle during transportation. 7

2 EMERGENCY PARK RELEASE (EPR) When recovering your vehicle, it is essential that the EPR is operated. EPR prevents the transmission from automatically selecting P, ensuring that the transmission remains in neutral (N). EPR is operated by a lever located beneath a trim panel in the cubby box. Before activating EPR, select P, apply the parking brake and turn the ignition off. 4 5 JAG47 4. Lift the right-hand edge of the trim panel to open. 5. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, turn the locking device 90 counter-clockwise. 6 JAG46. Open the cubby box lid.. Remove the twin cup holder.. Using an appropriate screwdriver, unscrew and remove the screw securing the trim panel, where shown. Store the screw in a safe place. JAG48 6. Apply the foot brake. 7. Use the strap to pull the EPR lever upwards, until it latches in the vertical position. 7 8

3 When the EPR is activated, the JaguarDrive selector will remain in P, but the selector indicator and the gear display in the message center will both flash N (if ignition is on), to indicate that EPR is active. 4 Cancelling EPR 6 5 JAG40 4. Lower the trim panel and secure with the screw. 5. Replace the twin cup holder. 6. Close the cubby box. JAG49. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, release the latch (arrowed).. Return the EPR lever to its horizontal position.. Turn the locking device 90 clockwise to secure. 9

4 TOWING POINTS injury. Never use the towing eyes to tow a trailer, caravan etc. Doing so may result in vehicle damage and serious E979 Avoid contact with a hot exhaust when fitting equipment to the rear towing point. The towing points at the front and rear of the vehicle, are designed for on-road recovery only. If they are to be used for any purpose other than those indicated, it may result in vehicle damage and serious injury. Care must be taken to avoid damaging the bumpers and front apron. The towing eye is not suitable for solid bar towing. A screw-in front towing eye is provided with the tool kit, located beneath the luggage compartment. The towing eye has a left-hand thread and must be screwed in a counterclockwise direction when fitting. The front towing point is located behind a plastic cover on the left-hand side of the vehicle (as viewed from the front).. To access the towing point, press the plastic cover on the top to unclip. Remove the cover.. Screw the towing eye into the vehicle, right up to the shoulder.. The rear tie-down point is in the center of the vehicle to the rear of the exhaust silencer. Use this point only when the vehicle is to be towed rearwards on straight level ground for the least amount of distance possible or when loading onto a recovery vehicle. 40

5 TOWING ON FOUR WHEELS Ensure that the Jaguar Smart Key remains docked whilst the vehicle is being towed. Removing the Smart Key will engage the steering lock, preventing the vehicle from being steered correctly. If the engine cannot be run whilst the vehicle is being towed, there will be no power assistance for the steering or brakes. This will result in greater effort being required to steer or slow the vehicle and greatly increased stopping distances. The vehicle should only be towed in a forward direction with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle should only be towed for a maximum of 0.8 km (0.5 miles), at a maximum speed of 48 km/h (0 mph). Towing for a greater distance or at a higher speed, may result in serious damage to the transmission. Note: The recommended recovery method is to raise all four wheels and transport on a transporter or trailer designed for that purpose. The removable towing eye is primarily for emergency use when towing for short distances, e.g. removing the vehicle if causing an obstruction or when winching onto a recovery transporter. When being towed, the ignition system should be switched to convenience mode, to release the steering lock and render the indicators, horn and brake lamps operational. Towing procedure. The vehicle should be parked on firm, level ground, with the parking brake on and the gear selector in P (Park).. Secure the towing attachment from the recovery vehicle to the front towing eye. See TOWING POINTS (page 40).. Dock the Jaguar Smart Key and switch on the ignition. See GENERAL INFORMATION (page 8). Leaving the ignition switched on for extended periods will cause the battery to drain. 4. Apply the foot brake and release the parking brake. 5. With the foot brake still applied, activate the Emergency Park Release (EPR). See EMERGENCY PARK RELEASE (EPR) (page 8). 6. The vehicle can now be towed a maximum of 0.8 km (0.5 miles), at a maximum speed of 48 km/h (0 mph). 7. Upon arrival at the destination, ensure wherever possible that the vehicle is parked on firm level ground. 8. Lower the EPR lever to re-engage P (Park). See EMERGENCY PARK RELEASE (EPR) (page 8). 9. Apply the parking brake. 0. Switch off the ignition and undock the Jaguar Smart Key. Use extreme caution when detaching towing equipment. Vehicle movement is possible which can result in serious injury.. Remove the towing attachment from the towing eye. 4

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