Jaguar S-Type (X200) V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # S501-10 Date: 010701

Jaguar S-Type (X200) V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # S501-10 Date: 010701

Interior - Leather Upholstrey - Care and Maintenance

S-Type

S501-10

DATE: 07/01

MODEL

2000 MY-ON S-TYPE

VIN

L00001-ON

Leather Upholstery - Care & Maintenance

Issue:

This Technical Bulletin has been issued to supply cleaning information for leather used in vehicle upholstery.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Leather used in vehicle upholstery needs regular cleaning to help prevent contaminants such as dirt, dust or oils from hands accumulating on the

surface. If the leather upholstery is neglected, deterioration of the leathers appearance is more likely to occur and may cause permanent damage to

the upholstery.

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Action:

To help preserve the leather appearance, the customer should inspect the leather regularly for signs of staining or soiling. If there is any

staining/soiling, the area should be cleaned immediately using the recommended cleaning procedure shown below.

In addition to regular inspection, it is recommended that the customer clean the vehicle upholstery every one or two months to prevent dirt

building-up and becoming ingrained in the leather surface.

If there is a spillage onto the leather surface e.g. soft drinks, coffee, tea or ink, it is vital that it be cleaned immediately. Failure to clean the affected

area may result in permanent damage to the upholstery.

LEATHER CLEANING PROCESS

1. Soak a soft non-colored cloth in clean warm water.

2. Wring out the cloth so it is damp to touch.

3. Lightly rub the cloth over the leather surface.

Note: Change the surface of the cloth frequently so that a clean piece is always used.

4. Dry off any residual moisture using a dry clean non-colored cloth. If the stain/soiling is still present after steps 1 to 4, the process can be

repeated again using warm soapy water.

Caution: The soap must be very mild and non-caustic!

For more stubborn stains, using Jaguar Leather Cleaner, follow the cleaning process below:

1. Apply a small amount of leather cleaner to the stained/soiled area and using a soft non-colored cloth (or soft brush for very stubborn stains),

gently rub using minimal pressure.

2. Wipe any excess cleaner off the upholstery using a clean non-colored cloth.

NON-APPROVED CLEANING PRODUCTS AND REFINISHING PROCESSES

The use of any other chemical cleaner or process, including repainting or refinishing must be avoided. These treatments give a short-term

improvement in appearance, but subsequently and rapidly deteriorate the finish due to the lacquered coat on the leather being removed. Never use

products like household cleaners, furniture polish, solvents, petroleum, white spirit or any other alcohol based product, as these can permanently

damage the leather surface. The leather appearing to be dull often characterizes previous use of these products. If a detailing company is used to

clean the leather, that company must be informed that the cleaning recommendations of Jaguar Cars Ltd. must be followed precisely.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Any customer who has a concern over soiling or staining of leather surfaces should be reminded of the recommendations for the maintenance of the

upholstery in the vehicle literature.

Note: Leather maintenance and cleaning is entirely the responsibility of the customer. Leather/upholstery concerns caused by customers failing to

follow cleaning recommendations are not covered under the manufacturer's warranty.

Parts Information:

DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

Jaguar Leather Cleaner (undiluted) JLM 9869

Jaguar Leather Cleaner (diluted) JLM 21623

Warranty Information:

Dealers are reminded that the terms of the Jaguar Warranty apply to manufacturing defects only. Certain graining and other markings in leather are

natural effects in the material and are not considered to be manufacturing defects for warranty purposes.

Jaguar reserves the right to reject any warranty claims arising from the use of unapproved cleaning agents or processes, refinishing or repainting

processes or the failure of the customer to clean the leather as identified in the owner literature.

For warranty claims involving leather replacements, Dealers are required to include a detailed description of the concern in the warranty claim