
4-46 On the Road
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
Unless it has been switched off, dynamic
stability control is operational whenever
the engine is running. If the system is
operating, the warning light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
The DSC system controls the anti-lock
braking system (ABS), traction control
and yaw control of the vehicle.Yaw control determines the vehicle’s
direction relative to
the driver’s inputs
(sideslip and under/ov ersteer). It applies
braking pressure to individual wheels if
excessive variation is detected.
This ensures that the vehicle follows the
driver’s intended direction of travel.
Traction control will intervene to reduce
wheel spin, by automatically reducing the
power output from the engine and
applying braking to individual wheels.
This improves acceleration, particularly
on surfaces with uneven friction,
for example, one wheel on ice the other
on tarmac.
ABS helps to prevent the road wheels
from locking and skidding during
emergency braking.
When the system is operating,
the warning light in the instrument
cluster will flash.
The dynamic stability control system can
be switched OFF by pressing the switch
on the centre console switchpack.
The warning light in the instrument
cluster will remain on and a message will
be shown to indicate that the system has
been switched OFF. If the switch is
pressed again the system will switch ON. Note:
If cruise control is engaged it will
automatically disengage if stability control
activates.
A system malfunction is indicated by the
message:
DSC NOT AVAILABLE
Warning light: Amber .
and the instrument cluster DSC warning
light will be lit.
It is safe to drive the vehicle but the
system may not activate under wheel spin
or slide conditions. Report the fault to a
Jaguar Retailer as soon as possible.
!WARNING:
1. The fact that the vehicle is fitted with Dynamic Stability Control
must never allow th e driver to be
tempted into taking risks which
could affect his/her safety or that
of other road users. In all cases it
remains the driver’s responsibility
to drive safely according to the
prevailing conditions.
2. It is recommended that when using snow chains, DSC should be
switched OFF.

6 - 12 Roadside Emergency
Transporter tie-down procedure
!WARNING:
Avoid body contact with a hot
exhaust pipe when securing the
vehicle to the transporter.
IMPORTANT – Use straps over the
wheels/tyres only, to secure the vehicle to
the transporter.
Caution: Do not use the tie-down
brackets on the vehicle rear
underbody; these are for Jaguar
factory use only. In time, with the
engine switched off, the vehicle body
will drop due to settling of the air
suspension system and cause the tie-
down chains/straps to become slack if
connected to these brackets.
The towing eye is not designed for
securing the vehicle during
transportation. Vehicle failure
The removable towing eye is primarily for
emergency use when towing for SHORT
DISTANCES, e.g. removing the vehicle if it
is causing an obstruct
ion or for winching
the vehicle onto a re covery transporter.
To prevent damage to the automatic
transmission whilst the vehicle is being
towed with the rear wheels on the
ground, towing distance must be
restricted to 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometres).
Towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
Always obey towing regulations.
In certain countries the registration
number of the towing vehicle and an
‘ON TOW’ sign or warning triangle must
be displayed in a prominent position at
the rear of the vehicle being towed. When being towed, the gear selector
lever must be in neutral (position ‘N’)
with the ignition key turned to
position ‘II’ to release the steering lock
and render the indicators, horn and
brake lights operational.
!WARNING:
When the engine is not running the
steering and brakes will no longer be
power-assisted.
Therefore, be prepared for relatively
heavy steering and the need for
greatly increased brake pedal
pressure.

6 - 24 Roadside Emergency
Engine compartment fuse boxFuse No Fuse
Type Rating
(amps) Colour
Circuit
F1 ATO 10A Red Front ignition, UHEGO, fu el pump, rear ignition relay coils
F2 – F3 Not used
F4 ATO 30A Green Powerwash pump
F5 Not used
F6 ATO 40A Orange Air suspension compressor
F7 ATO 40A Orange Right-hand front screen heater or wiper park zone heater
F8 ATO 20A Yellow Right-hand dipped beam
F9 ATO 20A Yellow Left-hand dipped beam
F10, F11 Not used
F12 ATO 10A Red Engine control module
F13 ATO 10A Red Fuel injectors
F14 ATO 10A Red Purge valve, EGR valve, canister close valve (CCV), port deactivation, V6 intake manifold
tuning valves (IMTV), MAFS, air filter solenoid, radiator fan controller
F15 Not used
F16 ATO 20A Yellow Right-hand main beam, left-hand main beam
F17 ATO 10A Red Engine control module, transmission control module
F18 ATO 15A Blue Front fog lights, instrument cluster front fog status

6 - 30 Roadside Emergency
F20 ATO 10A Red Heated door mirrors
F21 ATO 25A Natural Rear seat motors
F22 ATO 10A Red Accessory connector
F23 Not used
F24 ATO 20A Yellow Fuel pump driver module
F25 ATO 15A Blue Front accessory socket
F26 ATO 15A Blue Rear accessory socket
F27 ATO 10A Red Rear CD
F28 ATO 25A Natural Left-hand rear window
F29 Not used
F30 ATO 10A Red Generator, battery backed sounder, transit relay
F31 ATO 40A Orange Right-hand front seat
F32 ATO 30A Green Electric park brake actuator
F33 ATO 20A Yellow Rear electronic module (fuel pump)
F34 ATO 30A Green Power amplifier
F35 – F39 Not used
F40 ATO 25A Natural Right-hand rear window
Fuse No
Fuse
Type Rating
(amps) Colour
Circuit

Maintenance
Regular Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 3
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4
Checking and Top Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 6
Check Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 6
Check Power Steering Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Check Brake Fluid Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9
Check Windscreen/Headlight Washer Reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 10
Check Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 11
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 12
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 13
Battery Warning Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 14
Check/Top Up Battery Electrolyte . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 15
Windscreen Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 17
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 18
Tyre Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 18
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 22
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 22
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 23
Electrical Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 25

Maintenance 7 - 3
7 Maintenance
Regular Checks
In the interests of safety and reliability,
it is advisable to carry out the following
checks at the recommended intervals,
and always before starting on a long
journey.
Daily
Check that there is sufficient fuel for the
journey intended, particularly at night
and before joining motorways.
Weekly
Tyres– Check the tyres, including the
spare, for condition and pressure.
Tyre pressures are explained on page 8 - 8
and shown on a label inside the fuel filler
flap.
Lights – Check that all exterior lights and
direction indicators function correctly
and that the lenses are clean.
Engine oil – With the vehicle standing
on level ground, check the oil level and
top up if necessary with oil of the correct
grade.
Engine coolant – With the engine cold,
check the level of the coolant in the
coolant reservoir header tank. Any loss of
fluid must be checked by a Jaguar
Retailer. Brake fluid
– Check the level of the fluid
in the brake fluid reservoir. Top up if
necessary with new, unused Jaguar
approved brake fluid.
The reservoir is initially nearly full,
but the level will drop as the brake pads
wear. If the level appears unusually low,
location of the fluid leakage must be
checked by a Jaguar Retailer.
Power steering fluid – With the engine
cold, check the level of the fluid in the
power steering fluid reservoir. Top up if
necessary with fluid of the correct
specification. Any loss of fluid should be
checked by a Jaguar Retailer.
Windscreen washer fluid – Top up
with windscreen washer fluid and clean
soft water. Check the operation of the
washers. It is recommended that you
use Jaguar Windscreen Washer Fluid to
keep the glass clean and also to prevent
the fluid from freezing during cold
weather.
Monthly
Wiper blades – Check the quality of the
wipe. If smearing or juddering is evident,
clean the windscreen and wiper blades.
Used Engine Oil
!WARNING:
Prolonged and repeated contact may
cause serious skin disorders,
including dermatitis and cancer.
Always use a hand cream to protect the
skin from oil contamination.
Avoid contact with the skin as far as
possible and wash thoroughly after any
contact. Keep oils out of reach of
children.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: It is
illegal to pollute drai ns, watercourses and
soil. Use authorised waste collection
facilities, including civic amenity sites and
garages providing fa cilities for the
disposal of used oi l, oil filters and
batteries. If in doubt, contact your Local
Authority for advice on disposal.

Maintenance 7 - 5
Reservoir and Dipstick Locations V8 Engine
1.Engine oil filler
2. Brake reservoir (concealed by cover)
3. Power steering reservoir 4.
Engine oil dipstick
5. Coolant reservoir
6. Windscreen wash reservoir

7 - 8 Maintenance
Check Power Steering Fluid
Level
Caution: It is imperative that the
power steering system does not
become contaminated in any way.
Always dispense fluid from a fresh
sealed container and clean the area
around the reservoir neck both
before and after topping up.
Never return drained fluid to the
system.Refer to page 7 - 5 for power steering fluid
reservoir location.
Check the fluid level when the engine is
‘COLD’ and the vehicle is on a flat, level
surface.
The fluid is visible through the
translucent casing of the reservoir.
Check that the fluid level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of the
reservoir.
If necessary, top up with power steering
fluid as specified by your Jaguar Retailer.
Wipe clean and remove the filler cap
from the reservoir;
take great care to
prevent any foreign matter from entering.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Refit the filler cap.
Should the level be ve ry low, report the
loss of fluid to the nearest Jaguar Retailer.
!WARNING:
1. Do not allow power steering fluid to make contact with skin or eyes.
If this happens, rinse the affected
area immediately with plenty of
water.
2. Power steering fluid is toxic and flammable. Be sure to observe all
warnings indicated on the power
steering fluid container.