2004 JAGUAR XJ steering wheel

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Exterior Lighting
Master Lighting Rotary Switch
Positions
• OFF.
• Side (parking) lights.
• Headlights.
• Autolamps/exit delay.
!WARNING:
It is an offence in certain countries to
obscure front and rear lights,
direction indicators and reflectors. The exterior lights ar
e controlled by the
left-hand column stalk switch.
The rotary collar on the stalk has three
positions for turning th e exterior lights on
or off and positions for autolamps/exit
delay. These are:
OFF – All exterior lights OFF (except
vehicles provided with daylight running
lights).
Sidelights – Switches on front sidelights,
tail, number plate an d any other marker
lights required by local legislation.
When the external lights are ON the
instruments will also be lit.
Headlights – With the ignition in
position ‘II’, this position switches on
dipped headlights in addition to the lights
switched on in sidelight position.
The left-hand column stalk switch has
two positions for controlling the main
beam.
Pulling the switch towards the steering
wheel and releasing causes the main
beam to flash on and off. The main beam
can be flashed at any time when the
switch is pulled and will remain ON for
as long as the switch is held. The second position is to switch main
beam headlights ON. With the ignition in
position ‘II’, first select dipped beam
lights, and then push the column light
switch away from the steering wheel.
The blue warning light on the instrument
cluster and main be
am headlights will
come ON.
To turn main beam OFF, pull the column
switch towards the steering wheel to
return to dipped beam.
Note: If dipped beam is switched OFF
with main beam stil l activated, both
dipped and main beam will be
extinguished. Both dipped and main
beam will illuminate if dipped is turned on
again.
Autolamps – A light sensor control,
mounted on the front of the fascia,
monitors exterior light levels and
automatically switches the sidelights and
dipped headlights ON or OFF.
The ignition switch must be in
position ‘II’ and AUTO selected on the
stalk switch for full automatic light
operation.
When light fades towards dusk,
the sidelights and headlights will switch
ON automatically and the sidelight
warning light in the instrument cluster
will illuminate.

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Wipers and Washers
The windscreen wipers and screen wash
functions are controlled by the right-hand
column stalk switch and only operate
with the ignition in position ‘II’.
Moving the stalk up or down operates or
turns off the windscreen wipers.
Windscreen Wipers
The stalk functions are as follows:
Position (A):
The windscreen wipers are OFF and
parked.
First position ( B):
Intermittent wipe.
Second position (C ):
Slow speed wiper operation.
Third position ( D):
High speed wiper operation.
Intermittent wipe
When intermittent w ipe is selected the
delay between wipes can be varied.
Turn the collar ( E) to vary the delay from
3 seconds to 18 seconds.
Flick wipe
Pull the column switch towards the
steering wheel for a single wipe. Holding
the column switch in this position will
operate the wiper continuously at slow
speed until released. Rain sensitive wiper control
When AUTO, (turn the rotary collar [
E] to
AUTO) and intermittent wipe is selected,
the wipers will automatically operate to
clear the windscreen when rain falls on to
the windscreen, or when moisture is
present.
For the wipers to operate, the ignition
switch must be in position ‘II’.
Note: When starting a journey with a wet
windscreen, the rain sensing wipers will
not operate immediately the ignition is
switched on, therefore, a flick wipe
should be used to clear the windscreen of
any moisture.
Caution: Ensure that AUTO is not
selected when entering a car wash or
damage to the wiper blades/arms can
occur.

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Horn
The dual tone horn is operated by
pressing the centre pad on the steering
wheel.
The horn also operates as a warning horn
if the vehicle alarm system is activated.
Sunglasses Stowage
A compartment for stowing sunglasses or
spectacles is located in the overhead
console.
Rear Sunblind
The electrically operated rear sunblind is
fitted to the parcel shelf.
Push the switch to raise the sunblind.
To lower the sunblind, push the switch
again.

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Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
This system helps to prevent the road
wheels from locking and skidding during
emergency braking, assisting the driver to
maintain full steering and directional
stability.
The factor controlling ultimate stopping
distance and cornering ability is tyre/road
adhesion.
!WARNING:
1. The fact that a vehicle is fitted with ABS must never allow the
driver to be tempted into taking
risks which could affect his/her
safety or that of other road users.
2. The addition of ABS cannot overcome the consequences of
trying to stop in too short a
distance, cornering at too high a
speed, or the risk of aquaplaning. 3. The driver should always take
road conditions into account.
A slippery road surface always
requires more braking distance
for a given speed, even with ABS.
A possible increase in stopping
distance compared to locked
wheels may occur during ABS
operation on slushy snow, gravel,
sand, or some heavily corrugated
or ridged warning sections of road
surfaces.
ABS optimises tyre/road adhesion under
maximum braking conditions though it
cannot provide increased cornering
ability. There is no need for special
braking techniques, such as ‘pumping’
the brakes, to achieve optimum braking
distances and control on poor or slippery
road surfaces. Tyres must be in good
condition to achieve maximum adhesion. During normal brakin
g the ABS will not
be activated. Howe ver, if the braking
force applied begins to exceed tyre/road
adhesion the ABS will automatically
activate, preventing the road wheels from
locking.
In these circumstances a pulsating effect
will be felt from the brake pedal
indicating that the sy stem is functioning.
The pulsating effect is due to small
fluctuations in pressure supplied to the
brakes by the system to maintain full
tyre/road adhesion.
Under severe braking on some road
surfaces tyre noise may be apparent even
though the wheels will at no time become
locked.

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Cruise (Speed) Control
The cruise (speed) control system can be
used by the driver to maintain a selected
vehicle speed above 17.5 mph (28 km/h)
without the driver having to use the
accelerator.
Switches on the steering wheel allow the
driver manual control of the system.
Brake operation also influences the cruise
control system. (
A ) – RESUME to resume the set speed
retained in memory.
( B ) – SET to set the speed or increase/
decrease the set speed when the speed
has been set.
( C ) – CANCEL cancels cruise control but
retains the set speed in memory.
Setting the Vehicle Speed
!WARNING:
Only use cruise control when
conditions are favourable,
for example, straight, dry, open roads
with light traffic.
When you are travelling at the speed you
require, which must be above 17.5 mph
(28 km/h), press the SET button.
Cruise control will engage and maintain
the set speed and you can remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal.
Note: Cruise control will automatically
disengage when the brake pedal is pressed
or when the vehicle speed falls below
16 mph (26 km/h).
Changing the Set Speed
There are three ways to change the set
speed:
1. Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed then press the SET (+) button.
2. Increase or decrease the speed by pressing and holding either SET (+)
or (–) until the desired speed is
obtained, then release the switch.
3. Increase or decrease the speed in steps of 1 mph (2 km/h) by briefly
pressing either the SET (+) or (–) until
the desired speed is obtained.
Resuming the Set Speed
If the vehicle is accelerated above the set
speed, then the set speed will be resumed
when the accelerator pedal is released.
If CANCEL is pressed, or the brake pedal
is pressed, the cruise control will
disengage but the set speed memory will
be retained. Press RESUME and the
vehicle will return to the set speed.
Note: Cruise control will not resume at
speeds below 17.5 mph (28 km/h).
RESUME will not operate if the ignition
has been turned off.

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• It is the drivers responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of
the vehicle at all times.
• Keep the front of the vehicle free from dirt, metal badges or objects,
including vehicle front protectors,
which may prevent the sensor from
operating.
• Do not use ACC when entering or leaving a motorway.
The system is operated by switches
mounted on the steering wheel.
The driver can also intervene at any time
by use of the brake or accelerator pedals.
The steering wheel switches operate as
follows:
(A ) – RESUME: Resume set speed.
( B )– SET+ or SET–: Setthe speed(+) or
increase (+) or decrease (–) the set speed.
( C ) – CANCEL: Cancels without erasing
memorised speed.
( D ) – Gap increase or decrease. Setting a speed
Accelerate as normal
until the required
speed is reached.
Press the SET + butto n briefly and the
vehicle speed will then be stored in the
memory and the system engaged. The set
speed will be displayed on the message
centre.
Entering the follow mode
!WARNING:
When in follow mode the vehicle will
not decelerate automatically to a
stop, nor will the vehicle always
decelerate quickly enough to avoid a
collision without driver intervention.
Once a set speed has been selected,
the driver can release the accelerator and
the set road speed will be maintained.
SETSPEED 50 MPH

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Changing the set speed
There are three ways to change the set
speed:
1. Accelerate or brake to the required speed and press the ‘SET +’ button.
2. Increase or decrease the speed by pressing and holding either the
‘SET +’ or ‘–’ button until the required
set speed is shown on the message
centre. The vehicle speed will
gradually change to the selected
speed.
3. Increase or decrease the speed in steps of 1 mph (2 km/h) by briefly
pressing the ‘SET +’ or ‘–’ button.
ACC operates between approximately
20 mph and 110 mph (34 km/h and
180 km/h) dependent on the country
specification.
Set speeds outside this range will not be
captured.
The ACC may apply the brakes to slow
down the vehicle to the new set speed.
The new set speed will be displayed on
the message centre for four seconds after
it has been changed. Changing the gap
The gap from the vehicle ahead can be
decreased or increased by pressing the
gap setting rocker switch on the steering
wheel. Four gaps are available and the
selected gap setting will be displayed on
the message centre when the rocker
switch is pressed. After the ignition is
switched ON the default gap will be
automatically selected ready for ACC
operation.
Note:
It is the driver’s responsibility to
select a gap appropriate to the driving
conditions, and in accordance with
national driving regulations.
ACC automatic switch off
Adaptive cruise control will disengage,
but not clear the memory when:
• The CANCEL button is pressed.
• The brake pedal is pressed.
• The vehicle speed falls below 18 mph (30 km/h).
• Neutral, Park or Reverse gear positions are selected.
• The parkbrake is applied.
• DSC is activated. Adaptive cruise control will disengage,
and clear the memory when:
• The ignition switch is set to
position ‘0’.
• Maximum vehicle speed is reached.
• A fault occurs in the ACC system.
Resuming the set speed/follow mode
By pressing the RESUME button after ACC
has been cancelled, for example, after
braking, the ACC will become active
again provided that the set speed
memory has not been erased. The set
speed will be displayed for four seconds
and the original set speed will be
resumed, unless a vehicle ahead causes
the follow mode to become active.
Caution: ‘RESUME’ should only be
used if the driver is aware of the set
speed and intends to return to it.

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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.