2004 JAGUAR XJ lights

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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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Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) (AMBER)
The light will flash at the rate of
twice a second when DSC is
operating.
The message ‘DSC NOT AVAILABLE’ will
be displayed and the light will be ON
continuously when a fault is detected in
the system.
If the system is turned OFF, a message
‘DSC OFF’ will be displayed for 4 seconds
and the warning light will remain ON.
Engine Malfunction (AMBER)
This light comes on when the
ignition is on and remains on
until the engine is started.
If the light comes on when the engine is
running then there is an engine
malfunction.
Specialised diagnostic equipment is
required to repair such faults. Report the
fault to a Jaguar Retailer.
The vehicle may go to ‘limp-home’ mode,
with the possibility of reduced engine
performance. Drive the vehicle with
caution.
ACC Follow Mode (AMBER)
If adaptive cruise control is
active, this lights up to indicate
that the vehicle is in ‘follow
mode’ and automatically maintaining the
desired gap to the vehicle immediately
ahead.
Only applicable to vehicles fitted with
adaptive cruise control.
Air Bag (AMBER)
If the air bag system develops a
fault, the warning light will
flash and then come ON and
remain on until the fault has been
diagnosed and cleared.
Report the fault to a Jaguar Retailer
immediately.
It is safe to drive the vehicle; however,
in an accident the air bags may not
operate.

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Sidelights (GREEN)
Illuminates when the sidelights
or headlights are switched ON
either manually or by the
autolamp system, if fitted.
Main Beam (BLUE)
Illuminates when the main
beam headlights are switched
ON or flashed ON.
Front Fog Lights (GREEN)
Illuminates when the front fog
lights are switched ON.
Rear Fog Lights (AMBER)
Illuminates when the rear fog
lights are switched ON.
Direction Indicators (GREEN)
The appropriate
indicator tell-tale
light will flash when
the column switch is moved up or down
to signal a right or left-hand turn.
If a direction indicato r fails, the tell-tale
will flash at twice normal rate when that
indicator is selected. A message will be
shown that a bulb has failed. Fit a new
bulb immediately.
Note:
1. If a bulb has failed, the audible ticking will sound at twice the normal rate.
2. If a trailer or caravan is fitted and a direction indicator bulb fails then the
tell-tale will flash at twice the normal
rate and a message will be displayed
that a rear indicator lamp has failed.
Hazard Warning Lights
When the hazard warning is selected,
both direction indicator tell-tale lights
flash simultaneously.
Low Fuel Level
An amber warning light is displayed in
the gauge when the fuel in the tank is at a
low level. The tank should be refilled at
the earliest opportunity.

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Audible Warnings
Various sounds are produced for warning and notification purposes as follows:
Hazard or Condition Remedy/chime or tone
Air bag system failure. A tone sequence is repeated five times. Report the fault to a Jaguar Retailer as
soon as possible.
External lights remain ON when the driver’s door
is opened. A chime will sound for 10 seconds as a warning that the lights are on when
the ignition is off and the drivers door is opened. Switch lights off.
Note:
The chime will not sound if the switch is in Autolamp position.
Key in ignition switch. A chime will sound if the key has been left in the ignition and the driver’s
door is opened after the ignition has been switched off or turned to
position ‘I’.
Hazard warning indicators ON. A ticking will sound until the hazard indicators are switched OFF.
Vehicle armed. This warns that the alarm will sound shortly unless the system is disarmed by
either pressing the unlock button on the key transmitter or by placing the key
in the ignition switch.
Left or right direction indicators ON. If the switch has not turned itself OFF, switch the turn indicator OFF when
the manoeuvre is completed. A ticking will sound until the indicators are
switched OFF.
Memory 1, 2 or 3 configuration saved. A short tone as the memory selection is saved.

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Message Centre
Driver information, messages and data
are displayed on the message centre
display panel situated within the
instrument cluster.
For the message centre to operate the
ignition must be switched ON
(position ‘II’).
The primary function of the message
centre is to inform the driver of the
following:
• Warning messages.
• Temporary alert messages.
• Information messages.The message centre displays:
• The total distance covered by the
vehicle.
• Trip computer information.
• Warning messages if system faults are detected.
• Status messages to indicate changes in
state of certain vehicle functions.
Messages
!WARNING:
If a red warning light is displayed,
investigate immediately and,
if necessary, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible but only when it is safe to
do so.
Most messages, when displayed, have an
associated warning light, red or amber,
above the display which will come on to
indicate the message priority.
If more than one message is active, each
is displayed in turn for two seconds in
order of priority.
Messages take priority over the odometer
reading or trip computer data and,
if active, will be displayed when the
ignition is switched ON. Message centre illumination
The message centre is lit at all times when
the ignition is ON, and message
brightness is controlled by the dimmer
switch.
All information displayed will be brightly
lit if the exterior light switch is OFF.
Note:
Warning lights are always brightly
lit and are not affected by the dimmer
switch.
Language Selection
The displayed language can be changed
to another language, if required.
Press the ML/km button on the trip
computer switchpack and whilst pressing,
turn on the ignition to position ‘II’.
Now press the ML/km button, each press
will display a different language.
When the desired language is shown,
press the A/B button. After three seconds
the new language will be displayed for
every message.
Note: If you wish to exit the language
changing procedure and keep the original
language, do not press the A/B button but
wait 10 seconds or turn the ignition 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