Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Jaguar XJ8 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
XK8 & XKR
NOTE:
Positions of driver's seat, steering column and outside rearview mirrors can be saved and recalled. Driving positions can be saved for 2 different drivers. Driving preferences can only be stored into memory when ignition switch is in ACC (I) position.
- Turn ignition switch to ACC (I) position. Adjust driver's seat, steering column and outside rearview mirrors to preferred positions. Push memory "M" button located next to driver's inside door latch.
- When memory "M" button is pressed, the LED next to "M" button will illuminate for 4 seconds. To store first driver's preferences, push "1" or "2" button. When button is pressed LED will go out and a chime will sound indicating that setting procedure is completed.
- To set second memory positions, adjust seat, steering column and outside rearview mirrors to second driver's preferred positions. Push memory "M" button and press unused button within 4 seconds after LED illuminates.
- LED will go out and a chime will sound indicating that the second driver's preferences have been set. Previously set driver's preferences will be erased and new preferences will be set if setting procedure is repeated.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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