2009 JAGUAR XF Cat

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Convenience features

PORTABLE AUDIO INTERFACE
1.USB connector port.
2. iPod input port.
3. Auxiliary input port.
The interface sockets are located in the cubby
box and can be used to integrate personal
media devices with the vehicle's audio system.
See Portable audio (page 299).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
START/STOP button
The START/STOP button is used to start or
stop the engine, or to turn on the ignition
without starting the engine.
Note: The START/STOP button will only be
operational if a valid Jaguar Smart key is
detected within the vehicle.
Switching on the ignition
To turn on the ignition without starting the
engine, make sure the brake pedal is not
applied and that there is a valid Jaguar Smart
Key in the vehicle, then press and release the
START/STOP button. The warning indicators
illuminate and most electr ical systems will be
operational.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed when the
START/STOP button is pressed, the engine will
start.
Steering column lock
Your vehicle is fitted with an electronic steering
column lock. The column unlocks when it
detects a Jaguar Smart Key inside the vehicle.
The steering column automatically locks when
the starter switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened.
If the steering column remains locked, even
with a valid Jaguar Smart Key in the vehicle,
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED is displayed in
the message centre. If this occurs:
1. Press the starter button to return to the
convenience mode.
2. Try again to unlock the steering column
lock, by turning the steering wheel gently
to the left and right.
3. If the malfunction still persists, seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
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CAUTION
During vehicle recovery, the Jaguar
Smart Key must remain inside the
vehicle (or be stowed in the starter control unit
in the centre console), so that the steering
column remains unlocked.

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Engine block heaters
Engines are more difficult to start when the
ambient temperature is very low. In
geographical areas where temperatures below
-10°C (14°F) are experienced frequently, it is
advisable to fit an engine block heater. The
block heater will have an insulated connector at
the front of the vehicle, which is connected to a
mains supply using a suitable extension cable.
The heater can remain in use overnight if
required. Typically, an e ngine block heater will
use between 400W and 1000W per hour.
For further information consult your Jaguar
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
If the engine fails to start
When pressing the engine START/STOP button
to start the engine, if the security status
indicator lamp on the top surface of the
instrument panel rema ins flashing, a fault
condition is indicate d. Seek qualified
assistance as soon as possible.
Note: If the Jaguar Smart Key is placed in the
door pocket, it may be outside the range of the
sensors when the door is opened.
Note: If the fuel system inertia switch has
tripped, the ignition circuit will be isolated.
See FUEL CUT-OFF (page 177).
Petrol engines
If the engine persistently fails to start, press the
START/STOP button (without applying the
brake pedal) to return the ignition to
convenience mode. Slowly depress the
accelerator pedal fully, hold it in this position
and press the START/STOP button with the
brake pedal applied, the engine will start to
crank. Release the accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
If the engine still fails to start, consult your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Diesel engines
If the engine persistently fails to start, press
and hold the START/STOP button (with the
brake pedal applied). Keep the START/STOP
button and the brake pedal pressed until the
engine starts, then release.
If the engine still fails to start, consult your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
With the gear selector in position P, press the
engine START/STOP button. The engine will
stop and the ignition syst em will return to
convenience mode. The audio, telephone and
touch-screen systems will revert to stand-by
mode and the JaguarDrive selector will retract
into the centre console. Pressing the
START/STOP button ag ain (without pressing
the brake pedal) will activate the systems.
CAUTION
The fitting of an engine block heater
does not eliminate the need for
antifreeze.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine when the
vehicle is in motion.

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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) forms part of
the emissions reduction system fitted to your
vehicle. The DPF will remove a high proportion
of the harmful car bon microspheres (soot)
before they leave the exhaust. It achieves this
by filtering out the particles, which are then
stored until they are burnt away and the filter is
emptied.
Regeneration
Unlike a normal filter which requires periodic
replacement, the DPF has been designed to
regenerate, or clean itself, to maintain
operating efficiency. Th is regeneration process
takes place automatically in most cases.
However, some unfavourable driving
conditions may mean th at the regeneration
process must be initiate d deliberately by the
driver.
Warning indicators and messages
If regeneration cannot be achieved
automatically by the system, due to short
journeys for example, the driver will be notified
via a warning indicator or message.
DPF FULL
If this message appears in the message centre
(with a red backlight), the vehicle should be
taken to your Dealer/Authorised Repairer as
soon as possible.
DPF FULL SEE HANDBOOK
If this message appears in the message centre
(with an amber backlight), the driver should
carry out the DPF regene ration procedure that
follows, as soon as possible.
CAUTION
The regeneration procedure produces
high temperatures in the DPF. Heat can
be felt radiating from beneath the vehicle,
which is normal and not a cause for concern.
However, the vehicle should not be parked
over combustible material, particularly during
dry weather. The heat generated could be
sufficient to start a fire when in close proximity
to combustible material such as long dry
grass, paper etc.
CAUTION
Failure to take the appropriate action
when a warning message appears, may
result in damage to the engine and DPF
system, increased vehicle emissions and
costly repairs.

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P should be selected before switching off the
engine. However, it is possible to switch the
engine off with R, D or S selected - the selector
will automatica lly select P, while retracting into
the centre console.
Note: If the engine is switched off with N
selected, the system will wait for 10 minutes
before selecting P. This procedure is to allow
the vehicle to be conveyed through a car wash
only and should not be used for vehicle
recovery purposes.
To prevent the transmission from
automatically selecting P (e.g. for vehicle
recovery purposes), it is necessary to activate
the Emergency Park Release.
See TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
(page 254).
Selector positions
P - Park: Use when parked. In this position the
transmission is locked, do not attempt to select
P if the vehicle is moving.
Note: P will be selected automatically when the
engine is switched off.
R - Reverse: Do not select if the vehicle is
moving forward.
N - Neutral: Disconnects drive to the wheels.
Use the parking brake when stopping
temporarily with N selected.
D - Drive: Gear changing is automatic for all six
forward gears. The shift points are determined
by accelerator pedal pos ition and road speed,
to provide the best ba lance of performance,
refinement and fuel economy, for the large
majority of driving conditions.
S - Sport: Gear changing is automatic for all six
forward gears, with modified gear shift points
to maximise the ve hicle response in
demanding driving condi tions. This mode is
not suitable for town or highway cruising. Note:
Both D and S positions also offer
additional features, wh ich are listed under
Automatic mode and Sport mode , later in this
section.
Stationary vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary, the selector
may be left in D or S, unless the vehicle is to be
parked. When stopping fo r extended periods,
either select P or apply the parking brake and
select N.
Selector interlock
The transmission is equippe d with an interlock,
to prevent inadvertent selection of a drive gear
(D , S or R) from the P or N positions. To
release the interlock to select a drive gear,
press the brake pedal while making the
selection.
Ensure the required driv ing range has selected
prior to releasing the brake pedal. The range
indicator ( R, D or S) on the selector and
message centre disp lays, will illuminate
continuously to confirm selection.
Note: If the brake pedal is released too early
during selector rotation from P or N to a driving
range ( R, D or S), then the selected range will
not be engaged. The selected range will flash
on the selector and message centre displays.
To obtain the selected range, press the brake
pedal, select P or N and reselect the required
range, ensuring the brake pedal is depressed.
If N is selected for less than 2 seconds (e.g.
when moving the selector between R and D),
the interlock will not ac tivate and the brake
pedal will not need to be pressed.
Note: The interlock is deactivated when the
vehicle is travelling at more than 5 km/h
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If the selector fails to elevate
If the JaguarDrive selector is obstructed when
the engine is started, it may be prevented from
elevating out of the centre console. If this
occurs, turn off the ignition, ensure that the
selector is not obstruc ted and then start the
engine. The selector s hould elevate as normal.
If the selector still fails to elevate, even if there
is no obstruction, a faul t in the system is
indicated. The selector ca n still be used in the
lowered position, but be aware that it will not
automatically select P when the engine is
switched off, so P should be sele cted manually.
The fault should be re ctified by a Dealer/
Authorised Repairer at the earliest opportunity.
Starting
In the unlikely event that the selector did not
rotate back to P when the vehicle was
previously switched off, and the selector has
remained in R, D or S, it will not be possible to
start the engine. The vehicle will go to ignition
on. The selected range will flash and the
selector will now be unlocked, to allow the
driver to select P and start the engine.
Automatic mode
To select Drive (D) when the vehicle is
stationary:-
1. Apply the foot brake.
2. Rotate the gear selector to D.
When in D the transmission will automatically
select the most appropriate gear for the current
driving conditions.
Note: When a gear is selected the vehicle may
begin to move as soon as the foot brake is
released.
Kick-down
When D is selected and the accelerator pedal is
depressed fully, the transmission will
downshift to the lowest appropriate gear. Once
the accelerator pedal is returned to a normal
driving position, the tr ansmission will up-shift
to the highest appropriate gear.
Note: Kick-down operation will vary according
to road speed, current gear in use and
accelerator movement.
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Fast off
Activated when rapidly lifting off the
accelerator pedal and takes account of road
gradient. This feature inhibits up-shifts,
enhancing pe rformance.
Note: If Sport mode is selected, driver type
recognition will vary the activation of this
feature according to driving style.
Shift adapt under braking
Under braking, the transmission will vary the
down-shift point in proportion to braking effort
and road gradient. This feature works in
conjunction with the posit ive torque function,
resulting in a smoother down-shift.
Note: If Sport mode is selected, driver type
recognition will vary the activation of this
feature according to driving style.
Corner recognition
Inhibits up-shifts during cornering, to provide
improved vehicle balance.
Note: If Sport mode is selected, driver type
recognition will vary the activation of this
feature according to driving style.
Road gradient recognition
When the vehicle is being driven on an uphill
gradient, the transmission adapts the shift
pattern to make better use of engine power.
When driving on a long downhill gradient, the
transmission may automatically select a lower
gear, to increase engi ne braking. Selecting
Sport mode (S ) will increase the tendency of
the transmission to select a lower gear in these
conditions, further incr easing engine braking.
Note: It is also possible to manually select a
lower gear to increase e ngine braking via use of
the shift paddles.
Sport mode
To select Sport mode:
1. With the selector in D, push down on the
selector.
2. Rotate from D to S.
Note: When Sport mode is selected SPORT will
be displayed in the message centre, and the
selector indicator will illuminate.
Sport mode enhances th e responsiveness of
the transmission, to prov ide a sporting feel to
driving the vehicle. Sport mode is
recommended for over taking manoeuvres and
for when rapid progress is desired.
To return to automatic m ode move the selector
lever back to the D position. The D on the
selector display will illuminate to confirm that
automatic mode has been selected.
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Note: When the transmission is set to
permanent manual mode (i.e. using the
paddles to change gear while in Sport mode)
and Dynamic mode is selected, transmission
up-shifts are fully controlled by the driver. This
means that the transmissi on will not change up
a gear automatically, even when the vehicle's
rev limit is reached. When the rev limit is
reached, the gear position indicator in the
message centre will glow amber, to indicate
that the next gear should be selected.
To exit from the Jaguar Sequential Shift
permanent manual mode, either pull and hold
the shift-up paddle for approximately one
second (to return directly to automatic
operation in S ), or rotate the gear selector to
the D position. The transmission will revert to
the D automatic shift mode.
Manual operation
To shift-up, briefly pull the shift-up ( +) paddle
on the right-hand side of the steering wheel
towards you.
To shift-down, briefly pull the shift-down
paddle ( -) on the left-hand side of the steering
wheel towards you.
The message centre display will change to
highlight the requested gear.
Note: The transmission will inhibit up-shifts
and down-shifts if the requested shift would
result in an engine speed outside the normal
operating range of the engine. If this occurs,
the message centre will briefly display the
requested gear selection, but will return to
displaying the current gear.
The Jaguar Sequential Shift mode also has the
following features: Kick-down:
Operation of kick-down in Jaguar
Sequential Shift mode will override the
currently selected gear. The lowest available
gear will be selected for maximum acceleration
and will be highlighted in the message centre
display. Subsequent manu al shifts may then be
selected as usual.
Positive torque: Provides throttle blips on
down-shifts, improving shift feel and response.
Shift assist: The transmission will
automatically up-shift at the engine speed
redline in Jaguar Sequential Shift mode, as if
commanded manually.
The transmission will automatically
down-shift, when the engine speed drops too
low for the currently selected gear.
When the vehicle approaches, or comes to
rest, second gear is au tomatically selected.
Subsequent pull-aways will occur in second
gear, unless the accelerator pedal demand is
high or a down-shift is manually selected, in
which case, first gear will be selected.
In all cases the message centre will display the
current gear.
Note: During sustained braking, if a down-shift
is selected at a speed which would result in the
engine speed exceeding its normal operating
range, the gear change wi ll be indicated in the
message centre, but the down-shift will be
delayed until the vehi cle speed has reduced
sufficiently for the gear selection to be made,
without causing the engine speed to exceed its
normal operating range.