Jaguar SEMCON JLR XJ - Manual (Page 160)

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(FM8) SEMCON JLR OWNER GUIDE VER 1.00 NAS
LANGUAGE: english-NAS-en; MARQUE: jaguar; MODEL: XJ
Fluid level checks
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Fluid level checks CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the engine oil weekly. If any significant
or sudden drop in oil level is noted, seek
qualified assistance.
Prior to checking the oil level ensure that:
• The vehicle is on level ground.
• The engine oil has reached working
temperature (oil is hot).
• The engine has been switched off for 10
minutes, as the system will not give an
accurate reading until the oil level has
stabilized.
The oil level can then be checked as follows:
1. Switch on the ignition (do not start the
engine).
2. Ensure Park (P) is selected.
3. Select the Service menu using the
instrument panel menu joypad control, see
61, INTERACTIVE CONTROLS.
Select Oil level display from the Service
menu. The current oil level status and
topping-up advice is displayed in the
instrument panel, top-up as instructed.
An indication of the oil level is displayed in the
gauge. Messages to the right of the gauge
advise you of any action you may need to take.
If the oil level is within the required operating
range, the message Engine Oil Level OK will
be displayed. Do not add any additional oil to
the engine.
If the oil level is below the required operating
range, a message advising you how much oil to
add will be displayed (e.g. Add 0.5 Quart or
Add 0.5 Liter). Add the recommended quantity
of oil.
If the message Engine Oil Level Overfilled is
displayed, seek qualified assistance
immediately. Do not drive the vehicle as this
will cause serious damage to the engine.
If the message Engine Oil Level Underfilled is
displayed, add 2.6 pints (1.5 liters) of oil, then
recheck the level.
If the message Engine Oil Level Not Available
is displayed, the oil level is stabilising. Switch
off the ignition, wait 10 minutes, then recheck
the oil level display.
If the warning message ENGINE OIL LEVEL
MONITOR SYSTEM FAULT is displayed, seek
qualified assistance.
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION
Low quality or obsolete oils do not provide the
protection required by modern, high
performance engines.
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.
Your vehicle’s warranty may be invalidated if
damage is caused by the use of unapproved
engine oil.