2004 JAGUAR XJ brake

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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.

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Hazard or ConditionRemedy/chime or tone
Valet mode. This indicates that the valet mode has not been set or that access to a
restricted area has been prevented because valet mode has been set.
Seat belt reminder. A chime will sound for 60 seconds after the ignition is switched on or until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened or the ignition switch turned to ‘0’.
The chime will also sound at regular intervals for five minutes if the vehicle is
moving above 10 mph (16 km/h) and the driver’s and/or front passenger’s
(if occupied) seat belts are not fastened or are unfastened.
Electric parkbrake. If 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.
Parkbrake cannot be applied. This sounds a warning that the parkbrake cannot be applied. The parkbrake
needs to be reset. Release the parkbrake, depress the footbrake and at the
same time apply the parkbrake.
Adaptive cruise control driver intervene. Action is required by the driver to apply the brakes.
Gear selector not in ‘Park’. This warns that the gear selector is not in Park when the ignition is turned off.

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Messages
The table on this and the following pages lists all messages and warning lights and explains their meaning.
Message Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning
LOW BRAKE FLUID Brake Red Displayed when the brake fluid level is low. Complete loss of braking may occur.
!WARNING:
DO NOT drive the vehicle until the fault is rectified. Consult a Jaguar
Retailer immediately.
ENGINE
COOLANT LOW None Red Displayed when the coolant level in
the reservoir is too low or is empty.
Check temperature gauge often. The coolant reservoir should be topped up at the
earliest opportunity and any leaks repaired.
CATS SYSTEM FAULT None Amber Displayed when a fault is detected in the adaptive damping (CATS) system (only those vehicles fitted with adaptive damping suspension). Report the fault to a
Jaguar Retailer at the earliest opportunity.
RESTRICTED
PERFORMANCE None Red This will be displayed when the vehicl
e has possible loss of power or driveability.
Report the fault to a Jaguar Retailer.
ENGINE SYSTEMS FAULT Malfunction
Indicator lamp Red Displayed when the engine has defaulted to ‘limp-home’ mode.
Report the fault to a Jaguar Retailer at the earliest opportunity.

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Note:In most countries it is illegal to use a ve hicle with a defective exterior lamp bulb.
Bulb replacement information starts on page 6 - 14.
LFT (or RT) FRONT TURN LAMPFAILED None Amber Check for any failed front turn lamps and replace.
LFT (or RT) REAR TURN LAMP FAILED None Amber Check for any failed rear turn lamps and replace.
Note:This also applies to any trailer/caravan lamps.
FAILED LEFT (or RIGHT)
SIDE REPEATER None Amber Check for failed side directio
n indicator repeater lamps and replace.
LIGHTS ARE OFF None Amber This is displayed with the igniti on on, the light switch in the OFF position and it is
dark or ambient light level is low. This message is displayed only when the lights
would be on if the switch were in AUTO position. It is a reminder to drivers who
normally leave AUTO lamp selected on and may not be aware that it has been
turned off.
APPLY PARKBRAKE None Amber If the battery has been discon nected then the parkbrake must be applied to reset
the system.
Message
Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning

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PARKBRAKE FAULT None Red Displayed when there is a fault in the parkbrake system. If the red brake warning lamp is flashing the parkbrake cannot be applied.
PARKBRAKE ON Brake None Displayed if the parkbrake is applied whil st the vehicle is moving above 2 mph
(3 km/h). Release the parkbrake.
LISTENING None None When Voice Activation has been selected and the system is waiting for a voice command/input.
COLUMN ADJUST None None The column adjust switch has been moved to COLUMN ADJUST position.
COLUMN ADJUST AUTO None None The column adjust switch
has been moved to AUTO position.
PEDAL ADJUST None None The column adjust switch has been moved to PEDAL ADJUST position.
PEDAL ADJUST INHIBITED None None The pedals cannot be adjusted when
the vehicle is in cruise control operation.
AUTOLAMP DELAY OFF None None Autolamp delay function has been turned off.
AUTOLAMP DELAY X:XX None None Changing the time delay will display
the newly set time that the headlights will
remain ON after exiting the vehicle.
Message
Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning

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CRUISE
ENGAGED None None Displayed when cruise control system is operating.
CRUISE
CANCELLED None None Driver has cancelled cruise control or is braking.
CRUISE
OVERRIDE None None Driver is pressing the accelerator pedal.
The following messages only apply to vehi cles fitted with adaptive cruise control.
DRIVER
INTERVENE Red Action by the driver to ap
ply the brakes is required.
SETSPEED
XXX MPH (or km/h) None Speed set for adaptive cruise control.
GAP None Set the distance (time gap).
ACC SENSOR BLOCKED Amber Clean the front of the vehicle in the area of the sensor unit (the sensor is mounted
behind the left-hand cover in the lower cooling air inlet).
Message
Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning

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At dawn, as light increases, the sidelights
and headlights switch OFF automatically.
Do not cover the sensor and keep the
windscreen clean. Obstructing the light in
this area of the sensor may lead to
unwanted operation of the sidelights and
headlights.
Note:If the windscreen wipers are
switched on in auto, slow or fast modes
for more than 20 seconds then the
exterior lights will be switched on,
if selected to autolamps mode. The lights
will switch off 2 minutes after the wipers
are switched off or will go off straight
away if autolamps is deselected or the
ignition is turned off.
Exit delay
When parking the car at night, if the
headlights were switched on then they
will remain on for a short period after the
key has been removed from the ignition
switch. This is to give a clearly lit area for
occupants leaving the vehicle.
If the light switch rotary collar is in the
AUTO position there will be no exit delay
and the headlights will turn off when the
light switch is turned off. Three settings on the rotary collar set the
time that the lights will remain on after
the key is removed from the ignition
switch;
•10seconds.
•30seconds.
•2minutes.
Note:
The key must not be in the ignition
switch for this feature to operate.
The message centre shows the delay
setting or when this feature is turned off.
Headlight convenience
When approaching the vehicle,
the sidelights and headlights can be
switched on by pressing the headlight
button on the re mote transmitter.
The lights will come on for 25 seconds or
can be switched off by pressing the
remote transmitte r headlight button
again. Daylight running lights
In certain countries it is a legal
requirement for the lights to be on during
the hours of daylight.
With the rotary co
llar in the OFF
position, dipped headlights, sidelights,
tail lights, number plate lights and side
marker lights will switch on automatically
with the following conditions:
• The ignition is turned to position ‘II’.
• The vehicle gear se lector out of park.
• The parkbrake is not applied (released).

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Parkbrake
The switch which operates the parkbrake is mounted on the
centre console to the rear of the gear selector.
To engage the parkbrake, pull the parkbrake switch upwards
and release. The switch will return to the neutral position.
The parkbrake warning/brake fluid low warning light on the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
To disengage the parkbrake, with the ignition switch in
position ‘II’ or with the engine running, apply the footbrake and
press the parkbrake switch down.
The parkbrake is automatically released when the gear selector
is moved from Park ‘P’ position.
If the vehicle is stationary and the gear selector is in ‘D’ or ‘R’
and the parkbrake is applied, then the parkbrake will
automatically release when the accelerator pedal is depressed. Inadvertent operation of the parkbrake whilst the vehicle is in
motion will cause the message ‘PARKBRAKE ON’ to be
displayed on the message centre, the warning light in the
instrument cluster will be illuminated and a warning chime will
sound.
If the parkbrake is applied whilst
the vehicle is moving, push the
switch down to release it. If the switch is in the neutral position
after parkbrake application, depressing the accelerator pedal
will release the parkbrake.
Note: If the vehicle is in motion, the parkbrake should only be
used as an emergency brake.
The parkbrake is auto matically applied when the key is removed
from the ignition switch. If you wi sh to keep the parkbrake off,
press and hold the parkbrake switch down and, at the same
time, remove the key.
Caution: Take care that the vehicle is safely parked to
prevent it from rolling if you wish to leave the parkbrake
off.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will remain on for a
short time if the parkbrake is applied when the key is turned to
position ‘0’ or if the key is removed.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected a message
‘APPLY PARKBRAKE’ will be displa yed when the ignition is next
switched on. Depress the footbrake and pull the parkbrake
switch up to apply the parkbrake. This is required to reset the
parkbrake system which will now function correctly.