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Jaguar XK (X150) V8-4.2L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Vehicle Lifting: Service Precautions (page 3 of 3)

Make
Jaguar
Model
XK (X150)
Engine
V8-4.2L
Year
2008
Section
Vehicle Lifting
MaintenanceService Precautions · page 3 of 3
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When the vehicle is being recovered by transporter or trailer:

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The parking brake must be applied and the wheels chocked

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The gear selector lever must be in Neutral. Do not select Park on automatic transmission vehicles, as the park lock mechanism may be damaged by
the forward and backward rocking motion of the vehicle

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The vehicle must be securely tied down to the transporter or trailer

Emergency Towing

WARNING:  If the engine is not running, the steering will become heavy and the force necessary to effectively apply the brakes will be greatly
increased.

CAUTION:  A vehicle with a defective transmission must be recovered by transporter or trailer.

When the vehicle is being towed on its own wheels:

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Local regulations for the towing of vehicles must be adhered to. In some countries the registration number of the towing vehicle and an 'On Tow'
sign or warning triangle must be displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle

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The gear selector lever must be in Neutral

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The ignition switch must be in position II to release the steering lock and to allow for the operation of the direction indicators, horn and stop lamps

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A distance of 0,8 km (0.5 mile) must not be exceeded

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A speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) must not be exceeded

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The tow rope must be attached to the front towing eye

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