
On the Road
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 3
Warning Lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 5
Audible Warnings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 10
Message Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 12
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 13
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 16
Exterior Lighting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 23
Interior Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 27
Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 29
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 31
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 33
Parkbrake  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 34
Park Distance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 35
Interior Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 37
Cigar Lighter and Ashtray  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 37
Sun Visors and Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 37
Centre Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 38
Rear Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4 - 39Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 40
Sunglasses Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 40
Rear Sunblind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 40
Side Sunblinds  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 41
Starting/Stopping the Vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 42
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 43
Sport Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 45
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 46
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 47
Cruise (Speed) Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 49
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Where fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 51
Vehicle Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 58
General Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 59
Winter Driving  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 60
Touring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 61
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 62
Fuel and Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4 - 63 

2 - 8 Security and Locks
Door Locks and Handles
All doors can be centrally locked and 
unlocked remotely, using the key 
transmitter buttons.
Only the driver’s door is equipped with 
an external key lock, which activates the 
central locking and the two-stage 
unlocking.
Vehicle Locking and 
Unlocking
Lock the vehicle and set the alarm
• Ensure windows and sunroof (if fitted) are fully closed. • Press the lock button on the key 
transmitter, or;
• Put the key in the driver’s door lock,  turn the key toward s the rear of the 
vehicle and release.
The direction indicators will flash once, 
a chirp will be heard (if enabled) and the 
security light (located on the top surface 
of the fascia) will start flashing. 
After 20 seconds, the alarm will be set.
If a door, the hood or the luggage 
compartment are open and an attempt is 
made to lock the vehicle, the direction 
indicators will flash five times (if enabled) 
and/or an audible  warning will sound 
twice as a warning that the vehicle is not 
secure.
Note: The security system will not arm if 
a key is in the ignition switch. If a key is 
used in the drivers door lock and turned 
towards the front of the vehicle then 
released when an aperture is ajar, 
the security will arm (2 error tones 
(if enabled), or five flashes of the direction 
indicators (if enabled) will be emitted). The security system will arm, but will not 
monitor the aperture th
at is ajar until it 
has been fully closed.
Drive-away door locking
With the ignition key at position ‘II’ and 
all the doors closed,  all doors will lock 
when the gear selector is moved from 
position ‘P’ or ‘N’. The gear selector has 
to be moved from ‘P’ or ‘N’, and into a 
different gear, for longer than one 
second.
If the vehicle is stopped and a door is 
opened and subsequently closed, 
the doors will lock again when the gear 
selector is moved from position ‘P’ or ‘N’, 
and into a different gear.
If the vehicle is stopped and a door is 
opened and subsequently closed, but the 
gear selector is not moved from 
position ‘P’ or ‘N’, or the current gear 
position the doors will remain unlocked.
All vehicles have the drive-away door 
locking feature installed during 
manufacture. This feature can be 
disabled, or reinstated, by a Jaguar 
Retailer, if required. 

Security and Locks 2 - 17
Security Features
The security system has been designed 
for:
• Prevention of theft of the vehicle.
• Prevention of theft of items from the vehicle.
• Personal security.
The security system is integrated with the 
vehicle electronics and engine 
management systems making it far more 
difficult for a thief to penetrate and steal 
the vehicle.
Panic Alarm (if enabled)
When in or near the vehicle, the alarm 
can be set off to dete r a possible offender. 
For this feature to operate, the key must 
not be in the ignition switch.
Pressing the headlamp convenience/panic 
button on the key transmitter three times 
within three seconds will activate the 
‘Panic Alarm’.
The alarm is stopped by:
• Putting the key into the ignition  switch and turning to position ‘II’.
Note:
1. The key transmitter cannot be used to  cancel the Panic alarm. This prevents 
unauthorised cancellation in an 
emergency.
2. The panic alarm is normally enabled.  If required, this feature can be 
disabled or enabled by a Jaguar 
Retailer.
3. The vehicle locking status will not  change when the panic alarm is 
activated.
Passive Arming (Retailer 
Option)
Passive arming wi ll not lock the 
doors, it only arms the security alarm 
system.
Passive arming, if enabled by a Jaguar 
Retailer, will automatically arm the 
vehicle alarm system 30 seconds after the 
last protected entry (door, luggage 
compartment) is closed following the key 
being removed from th e ignition switch.
When passive arming occurs the direction 
indicators will flash once and a single 
tone will be heard (if enabled). The red 
security light on the fascia will start to 
flash and will continue for as long as the 
alarm is armed.
Opening the drivers door causes a 
warning sound which continues for 
15 seconds before the system goes into 
the full alarm state. If any other door is 
opened before the drivers door, 
the system goes into  the full alarm state 
immediately.
When the system is pa ssively armed and a 
key is used to open the trunk, a seven 
second warning audible ticking will 
sound before the full alarm is activated. 

On the Road 4 - 5
Warning Lights
Warning lights are arranged within the 
instrument cluster.
There are two warning lights, one red, 
the other amber, located above the 
message centre for primary and 
secondary status of the warnings 
displayed by the message centre.
‘RED’ warning lights are for primary 
warnings. A primary warning must be 
investigated immediately by the driver or 
a Jaguar Retailer.
‘AMBER’ warning lights are for secondary 
warnings when the driver must take 
action and then report the fault to a 
Retailer at the earliest opportunity.
Other lights within the instrument cluster 
indicate system status, such as blue for 
main beam and green for direction 
indicators, when in operation. Lamp check
A lamp check is initiated when the 
ignition is switched ON and lasts for 
three seconds (excepting the air bag 
warning light which will remain on for 
6seconds). Ifany wa
rning light remains 
on after this period, investigate the cause 
before driving.
Note: Not all lamps are included in the 
lamp check, for example main beam 
headlights or direction indicators.
Low Oil Pressure (RED)
This lights up with the ignition 
switched ON and should go 
out once the engine is running.
If the light remains ON once the engine 
has started or comes ON whilst driving, 
loss of oil pressure is indicated. 
STOP the engine immediately and 
investigate the cause.
Caution: Do not restart the engine 
until the cause of loss of oil pressure 
has been identified and rectified.
First check the engine oil level, 
seepage7-6. 

On the Road 4 - 7
Brake (RED)
Lights up when:
• The ignition is ON and the parkbrake  is ON.
• There is a fault with the parkbrake.
• The brake fluid is low.
If the light is ON and there are no 
associated messages it means that the 
parkbrake is applied.
If the light flashes, th ere is a fault with the 
parkbrake system and the parkbrake 
cannot be applied.
If the light is ON and the message 
‘PARKBRAKE ON’ is  displayed, it means 
that the parkbrake is applied but the 
vehicle is moving. Release the parkbrake 
or stop the vehicle when it is safe to do 
so. If the light is ON and the message ‘LOW 
BRAKE FLUID’ message with a RED 
priority light is displayed on the message 
centre, low brake fluid is indicated. 
In this case, loss of braking in one, 
or both, brake circuits may be imminent.
!WARNING:
If the message ‘LOW BRAKE FLUID’ is 
displayed, DO NOT  drive the vehicle 
until the fault is rectified. Consult a 
Jaguar Retailer immediately.
Anti-lock Braking 
System (ABS) (AMBER)
If a fault has been detected in 
the anti-lock brake 
system (ABS) or the electric 
parkbrake system, this light will 
illuminate.
A warning message will appear with this 
light to indicate either ABS fault or 
parkbrake fault.
The brake system will continue to 
function normally, but without ABS 
braking.
Should the light come  on or stay on after 
the bulb check cycle, stop the vehicle at 
the first opportunity, turn the engine OFF 
and then restart.
If the ABS light comes on again, 
the vehicle should be driven to a Jaguar 
Retailer at the earliest opportunity.
!WARNING:
If the ABS and brake warning lights 
are ON at the same time, DO NOT 
drive the vehicle until the fault is 
rectified. Consult a Jaguar Retailer 
immediately. 

4-42 On the Road
Starting/Stopping the 
Vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary the 
automatic gear selector may be left in ‘D’, 
‘ 2 ’, ‘ 3’, ‘ 4’ or ‘ 5’, unless the vehicle is to 
be parked. When stopping for traffic 
lights, junctions etc., either select ‘ P’ or 
apply the parkbrake and select ‘ N’.
Before Starting
Before starting the engine, new owners/
drivers should familiarize themselves with 
the layout and operation of the controls 
and instruments.
!WARNING:
Before attempting to start the engine, 
check parkbrake is ON and gear 
selector lever is in position ‘P’ or ‘N’.
To Start the Engine
The engine cannot be started until the 
gear selector is in ‘ N’ or ‘ P’.
Insert the key into the ignition switch and 
turn clockwise to position ‘II’ to switch 
on the ignition.
When the key is turned to position ‘III’ 
the starter motor will turn the engine 
until:
• The key is released and automatically  returns to position ‘II’.
• The ignition switch is turned to ‘0’  or ‘I’.
• The gear selector is moved out of ‘P’  or ‘N’.
• The engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the key must be 
turned to position ‘0’ before attempting 
to restart.
Do not use the starter continuously for 
longer than six seconds. Continued use of 
the starter will disc harge the battery and 
may damage the starter mechanism. 
Wait until the engine stops turning before 
re-using the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key. The red charge light and the oil pressure 
light in the instrument cluster should go 
out when the engine is running.
If the engine fails to start
If an ignition key is placed in the ignition 
switch and turned to position ‘II’ and the 
alarm security light is flashing, it is 
possible that the engine will not start. 
In any event, please contact a Jaguar 
Retailer to investigate the cause of the 
light flashing.
It is possible that the fuel system inertia 
switch may have tripped, see page 6 - 3 
for the resetting procedure.
If the engine persistent
ly fails to start and 
flooding is suspected, depress the 
accelerator pedal fully, hold it in this 
position and turn the key to position ‘III’ 
for six seconds. Release the key, remove 
your foot from the accelerator pedal and 
then attempt to restart the engine.
Note: The engine cannot start whilst the 
pedal is fully depressed, it must be 
released to enable the engine to start.
If the engine still fail s to start, switch the 
ignition OFF and contact a Jaguar 
Retailer. 

On the Road 4 - 43
To Stop the Engine and Lock 
the Steering
Turn the key from position ‘II’ to the 
‘lock’ position ‘0’. This turns off the 
ignition and stops the engine. 
The steering will be locked when the key 
is removed from the switch.
Leaving the key in position ‘I’ or ‘II’ will 
discharge the battery.
Automatic Transmission
The ‘J’-gate gear selector lever is designed 
to accommodate two different driving 
techniques as follows:
• Automatic selection – the right-hand  side of the selector gate.
• Manual selection – the left-hand side  of the selector gate to individually 
select 5th, 4th, 3rd, or 2nd gear.
Gearshift Interlock
A brake pedal/gearshift interlock system 
is incorporated in the automatic gear 
selector mechanism.
To move the gear selector from Park:
1. Turn the ignition key to position ‘II’ or start the engine.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Move the lever from Park.
Gear Selector Positions
!WARNING:
The parkbrake or brake pedal must 
be applied before selecting forward 
or reverse drive from a stationary 
position.
P  = Park – Use when parking. In this 
position the transmission is locked. 
Do not select if the vehicle is moving.
N = Neutral – Disconnects the driveline 
from the engine. Use the parkbrake when 
stopping temporarily. 

7 - 6 Maintenance
Checking and Top Up
Check Engine Oil Level
Check the oil level regularly with the vehicle on flat, level 
ground.
Refer to page 7 - 5 for dipstick and oil filler locations.
It is preferable to check the oil level after the vehicle has been 
standing, that is, with th e engine completely cold.
If the engine has been started do not check the oil level until the 
engine has reached normal operating temperature. Stop the 
engine and wait for a minimum of 5 minutes to allow the oil to 
drain back into the sump.
Remove the dipstick ( A) and wipe clean with a non-fluffy cloth. 
Replace fully, then wi thdraw the dipstick. If the oil level is above 
the lower of the two dots on the  dipstick then no additional oil 
is required.
If the oil level reaches the lower  of the two dots, remove the oil 
filler cap ( B) and add oil, to the quantity and specification 
shown on the next page.
Refit the filler cap and  hand tighten securely.
Caution: Do not use oil additives of any type. Use only 
specified lubricants.