4 maintenance, Regular checks – Jaguar X-Type JJM 21 02 20/15 User Manual

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7-4 Maintenance

Regular checks

In the interests of safety and reliability, it

is advisable to carry out the following

checks at the recommended intervals,

and always before starting on a long

journey.

Daily

Check that there is sufficient fuel for the

journey intended, particularly at night

and before entering motorways.

Weekly

Tyres – Check the tyres, including the

spare, for condition and pressure. Tyre

pressures are shown inside the front

cover of this handbook.
Lights – Check that all exterior lights and

direction indicators function correctly

and that the lenses are clean.
Engine oil – With the vehicle standing

on level ground, check the oil level and

replenish if necessary with oil of the

correct grade.

Engine coolant – With the engine cold,

check the level of the coolant in the

coolant reservoir header tank. Any loss of

fluid must be checked by a Jaguar Dealer.
Brake/clutch fluid – Check the level of

the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.

Replenish if necessary with new, unused

Jaguar approved brake fluid.
The reservoir is initially nearly full, but

the level will drop as the brake pads

wear. If the level appears unusually low,

location of the fluid leakage must be

checked by a Jaguar Dealer.
Power steering fluid – With the engine

cold check the level of the fluid in the

power steering fluid reservoir. Replenish

if necessary with fluid of the correct

specification. Any loss of fluid should be

checked by a Jaguar Dealer.

Monthly

Windscreen washer fluid – Replenish

with recommended windscreen washer

fluid and clean soft water. Check the

operation of the washer. Use Jaguar

Windscreen Washer Fluid to keep the

glass clean and also to prevent the fluid

from freezing during cold weather.
Wiper blades – Check the quality of the

wipe. If smearing or juddering is evident,

clean the windscreen and renew the

wiper blades.

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