2004 JAGUAR XJ warning light

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DSC NOT
AVAILABLE Stability
Control Amber Displayed when a fault occurs in the stability control system.
DSC ON (or OFF) Stability ControlAmber
(OFF only) Displayed when the stability contro
l system is switched ON or OFF.
The warning light will FLASH when the stability control system is switched ON and
operating. When the system is switched OFF, the warning light in the instrument
cluster will be illuminated until the system is switched back ON.
WASHER
FLUID LOW Low washer
fluid level Amber Indicates that the windscreen wash fluid level is low. If wash/wipe is selected when
this message is displayed (even if it has been cleared from the message centre),
the programmed wipe after wash ing will not operate. This is to avoid smearing the
windscreen if the reservoir is empty. To p up the washer fluid at the earliest
opportunity.
VALET MODE None None Indicates that the valet switch is selected on. It also indicates that an attempt has been made to open the luggage compartment using the interior release whilst valet
mode is selected.
CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP None Amber The fuel filler cap may be loose or leaking excessively.
Message
Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning

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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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CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE Amber Adaptive cruise malfunction.
FORWARD ALERT ON (or OFF) None Forward alert feature has been switched ON or OFF. A warning will not be given
for objects detected in the vehicle path of travel if forward alert is switched OFF.
FORWARD ALERT None Forward alert feature has been switched ON or the setting changed. A warning will
be given for objects detected in the vehicle path of travel. A longer gap indicates
that the system will warn when detected objects are further away than the
previous setting.
Message
Warning
Light Priority
Indicator Meaning

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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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The fog lights can only be switched on
when the ignition switch is in position ‘II’.
Front fog lights (A)
With the lights on in sidelight or dip
position, press the switch (A) to turn on
the front fog lights. Pushing the switch
again will turn off the front fog lights.
A warning light in the instrument cluster
indicates that the fog light is on.
If the sidelights are turned off, the fog
lamps will automatically turn off.
Note: The front fog lights should only be
used when visibility is severely restricted
by fog. Rear fog lights (B)
The rear fog lights can only be switched
on if the dipped headlights are on or if
front fog lights are switched on.
Press the switch (
B) to turn on the rear
fog lights. Pushing the switch again will
turn off the rear fog lights.
A warning lamp in the instrument cluster
indicates that the fog light is on.
When the side lights are switched off the
fog lights will go off.
If the sidelights are le ft on but the ignition
switch is turned to OFF the fog lights will
switch off.Dimmer Switch
The instruments, switchpacks, in-car
entertainment panel and the climate
control panel will be lit when the exterior
lights are switched on.
Push and release the knob to extend it for
ease of operation.
Rotate the knob to adjust the illumination
to the required level.
Push the knob again to place it in the
stowed position.

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Direction Indicators
The direction indicators, the left column
stalk, operate when the ignition is in
position ‘II’. Move the stalk up for
indicating a right turn or move it down to
indicate a left turn.
Two positions are provided. The first
position, partly moving the stalk up or
down, causes the indicator to flash while
it is held in this position. On releasing the
stalk the indicators stop flashing.
The second position is a full movement of
the stalk up or down, which can then be
released. The indicators will remain
flashing and will cancel when the turn is
completed. An audible ticking an
d a flashing green
arrow on the instrument cluster indicates
that the selected direction indicator is
operating.
Bulb failure
The direction indicators (including those
on a trailer, if attached) and side
repeaters are monitored for bulb failure.
If a bulb fails when it is on, a message is
shown in the message centre. At the same
time, the corresponding side green
warning light will flash at twice the
normal rate. The audible ticking will
sound at twice the normal rate.Door Guard/Puddle Lights
Door guard lights are fitted to each door
to give warning of an open door to
passing vehicles.
Puddle lights illuminate the ‘step out’
area at night.
Each light comes on automatically when
the door is opened. If the door is left
open the lights remain on for 5 minutes
and then switch off.
Approach Lights
Approach lights are fitted in the door
mirrors to provide illumination for the
floor area around the front doors.
The approach lights come on when:
• The vehicle is unlocked using a key, key transmitter or the central locking
switch.
• Using the headlight convenience button on the key transmitter.
• Reverse gear is selected.
The approach lights will not illuminate if
the autolamp sensor determines that the
ambient light is sufficiently bright.
Luggage Compartment
Lighting
The luggage compar tment will be
illuminated when the lid is opened.
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment will be
illuminated when the lid is opened.