2004 JAGUAR XJ light

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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.

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Hazard Warning
The switch is in the centre console below
the radio and operates with the ignition
ON or OFF. Use only in an emergency to
warn traffic of a vehicle breakdown or
approaching danger.
To operate, press the switch.
The direction indicators, the instrument
cluster green indicators and audible
warning will operate in unison.
The switch symbol will light up.
To cancel, press the switch again.
Interior Lighting
Interior lighting comp rises front overhead
courtesy light and tw o front and two rear
reading/map lights. Vanity mirror, glove
compartment, footwell and luggage
compartment lights are also provided.
Pressing the centre switch ( A) in the
overhead console turns the front and rear
courtesy lamps and footwell lamps on.
A second press turns the lamps off. Map/reading lamps
The reading/map lights are turned on and
off by individual switches (
B).
The reading/map lights will remain on for
up to 15 minutes after the ignition has
been turned off.
The centre console area is illuminated by
a small light from the overhead
console ( C). This is on whenever the
sidelights are on and can be controlled by
the dimmer switch.
Rear lighting
The rear interior ligh ts can be switched
on or off by pressing the lens cover.

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Illuminated entry/exit
The interior lights fade on when a door is
opened and go out when the engine is
started or 15 seconds after the last door
is closed. If any door is left open,
the lights will fade off after two minutes.
When the vehicle is unlocked with a key
or the key transmitter, the courtesy lights
will come on at maximum brightness for
two minutes if a door is not opened.
With the engine running, opening any
door will put on all interior lights, they
will go out immediately after the last door
is closed.Battery Saver
If the interior lights are switched on using
the centre switch in the overhead console
and the ignition swit ch is turned to
position ‘0’, the lights will automatically
turn OFF after 40 minutes.
If the interior lights are switched on by
opening a door and the ignition switch is
in position ‘0’, the lights will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
If the glove compartmen t or vanity mirror
lights are switched on and the ignition
switch is turned to positions ‘0’ or ‘I’ or
the key is removed, the lights will
automatically turn OFF after 40 minutes.

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Immobilising the rear windows
To immobilise the rear windows (and
operation of the front seat by a rear seat
passenger, when this feature is fitted),
press button (A) (see previous page
illustration). The LED in the button will
light up showing that the rear windows
cannot be operated by rear seat
occupants. Pressing the button again will
enable occupants to operate the rear
windows. See also Rear Seat
Adjustment on page 3 - 4.
Window Anti-trap Protection
Each electrically operated window has an
anti-trap protection feature.
If the upward movement of the window
detects an obstacle the anti-trap system
will immediately stop the window
closing, then move it downwards for a
short distance.
!WARNING:
If the battery is disconnected or
discharged the window anti-trap
feature is lost. When the battery is
reconnected or recharged the
window anti-trap system must be
reset. To reset the electrically operated
windows anti-trap system
• Fully close the window, hold the
switch in the close position for two
seconds and then release the switch.
Wait for two seconds, do not open
the window.
• Again, select the same window to close, holding the sw itch for a further
two seconds.
• Check to confirm the operation by opening the window and then use
one-touch operation to close the
window.
• Repeat for the remaining electrically operated windows.
To override the anti-trap protection
The anti-trap system will also stop the
window closing if a bl ockage or resistance
occurs e.g. in the wi ndow guide channels.
Typically this might be due to icing in
winter but could also be caused by
damage or mis-alignment of the guide
channels or seals. To override the anti-trap action:
• After the initial attempt to close the
window, operate the close switch a
second time.
• When the window has reversed from the blockage, operate the switch
(within 10 seconds) until the window
stops again (it will not reverse on the
third attempt).
• Immediately operate the close switch again. The window will now move up
a short distance with increased force
to override the blockage.
• Repeat the override action until the window has closed. Each time the
window stops, the switch must be
operated immediately to initiate
further override action.
If this procedure fails to move the
blockage, the anti-trap feature will be lost
and must be reset (see previous column)
after the blockage has been cleared.
Thermal overload
If the windows are repeatedly opened
and closed (e.g. by a child), a protection
system will deactivate window operation
for a short period to avoid overheating of
the window motors.

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Windscreen Wash/Wipe
Push the button on the end of the switch
to obtain the wash/wipe programme.
If the wipers are selected off or
intermittent, the washers will operate at
slow speed during the washing action
when the button is pressed. When the
button is released, the wipers will
complete up to three further wipes.
A single wipe will take place 4 seconds
after the last wipe to clear any drips of
water from the windscreen.
If rain sensitive wipers are fitted and
selected then the wipers will operate until
no moisture is detected.
Headlight Powerwash
The headlight powerwash units (if fitted)
are mounted betw een the front
headlights.
The headlight powerwash feature will
operate if the ignition is in position ‘II’
and dipped or main beam headlights are
switched ON. It will not operate if the
washer fluid level is low.
When the windscreen wash/wipe button
is pressed, the headlight powerwash
directs two short burs ts, 3 seconds apart,
at the headlights. If the wash/wipe button
is held, the headlamp wash cycle will
continue for up to 20 seconds.
The headlight powerwash will operate the
first time the wash/w ipe button is pressed
and thereafter every sixth succeeding
wash/wipe operation. If the headlights or
ignition are switched OFF and ON again,
headlight powerwash will operate on the
next press of the wash/wipe button. Note:
If the washer fluid level is low in
the reservoir the windscreen wipers will
not operate when windscreen wash is
selected even though there may be washer
fluid remaining in the reservoir and
sprayed onto the screen. This is to prevent
damage to the blades , or scratching of the
glass, or smearing dirt across the screen.

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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.

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Interior Features
Accessory Power Points
There are two sockets to provide a power
source for accessories, such as a 12-volt
vacuum cleaner or mobile phone.
One is fitted to the end of the centre
console to the left of the cigar lighter,
beneath a flip lid.
The other accessories socket is located in
the glove compartment (not shown).
A cigar lighter is fitted to the rear of the
centre console.
Do not use any cigar lighter socket for
connecting accessories as it can be
damaged.
Cigar Lighter and Ashtray
Push the lid to gain access to the front
cigar lighter and ashtray. To operate the
cigar lighter the ignition must be on,
press the lighter in and wait until the
element has heated, it will then pop-up.
Note:Never hold the lighter knob down.
Do not attempt to remove particles from
the heating element as it is self-cleaning.
The cigar lighter is designed to be used
just to heat the lighter element and not for
providing a power source for accessories.
To empty the ashtray, lift it out vertically
and remove. After emptying, push the
ashtray into the opening until it snaps
back into place.
Sun Visors and Vanity Mirrors
Adjustable sun visors can be swung
downwards or unclipped and swung
sideways to reduce sun glare.
The sun visors are fitted with illuminated
vanity mirrors, behind a hinged flap.
The light comes on when the flap is lifted.

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Centre Console
The centre console carries the armrest, cupholders, the cubby
box and (where fitted) the phone. At the rear of the centre
console is a cigar lighter and accessory power point.
The sliding armrest is hinged at the rear and has a release
button located on the front of the armrest. The chromed button
is pulled upwards to raise the armrest and gain access to the
cubby box and (when fitted) the telephone.
Cupholders
!WARNING:
1. Do not place hot drinks in the cupholders whilst the vehicle is moving, there is a risk of scalding.
2. Use soft cups only.
To expose the two cupholders, slide the armrest rearwards.