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Pedestrian protection
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The pedestrian protection system has been
designed to reduce lower leg and head injuries
in the event of a frontal collision with a
pedestrian.
The bumper includes energy absorbing foam
and plastics in its cons truction to reduce leg
injuries and sensors th at detect the collision
with a pedestrian.
Deployment
During a pedestrian co llision, the sensors
initiate a bonnet deploy ment system that
releases the bonnet hinge system and raises
the rear edge of the bonnet by approximately
130 mm (5.1 inches).
This increases the gap between the bonnet and
the components within the engine
compartment e.g. engine, suspension etc. This
increased gap creates a cushion to mitigate
injury caused to the pedestrian.
The bonnet deployment system is active only
when the ignition is on and the vehicle is driven
between the speeds of approximately 20 km/h
(12 mph) and 45 km/h (28 mph).
AFTER DEPLOYMENT OF THE
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEM
The vehicle must be stopped as soon as it is
safe to do so.
The hazard warning lamp s will be activated and
can only be switched off by pressing the engine
START/STOP button to turn the engine off and
on again.
A warning message CHECK PEDESTRIAN
SYSTEM will appear on the message centre
and the vehicle should be transported to the
nearest Dealer/Author ised Repairer. The
vehicle must not be driven when the bonnet
has been deployed. See Vehicle recovery
(page 253).
Note: If the warning message CHECK
PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM appears in the message
centre when the bonnet ha s not been deployed,
the vehicle should be taken to the nearest
Dealer/Authorised Repairer immediately. It can
be driven.
If any significant damage occurs to the front
bumper it should be inspected by a
Dealer/Authorised Repairer as soon as
possible.
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to open the bonnet if the
pedestrian protection system has been
deployed.

Lighting
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Daylight running lamps
In certain countries it is a legal requirement for
the lamps to be on during the hours of daylight.
With the rotary collar in the OFF position, low
beam headlamps, side lamps, tail, number
plate lamps and, where fitted, side marker
lamps will switch on automatically with the
following conditions:
• The ignition is on (market dependent).
• The vehicle gear selector out of park.
• The park brake is not applied (is released).
Condensation
In certain circumstances, misting may occur
on the inside of a lamp lens. This is caused by
natural changes in environmental conditions.
This misting is not detrimental to lamp
performance and will clear during normal
usage.
AUTOLAMPS
A light sensor, mounted on the front of the
fascia, monitors exteri or light levels and
automatically switches the side lamps and low
beam headlamps on or off.
The ignition system must be on for full
automatic light operation.
When light fades towards dusk, the side lamps
and headlamps will sw itch on automatically.
At dawn, as light increases, the side lamps and
headlamps switch off automatically.
Do not cover the sensor and keep the
windscreen clean. Obstruct ing the light in this
area of the sensor may lead to unwanted
operation of the side lamps and headlamps.
Note: Low exterior light levels, caused by
adverse weather conditi ons, may also cause
the autolamp system to switch on the side and
headlamps.
Windscreen wiper detection
This function only operat es when autolamps is
selected. The side lamps and headlamps will
switch on automatically if the windscreen
wipers are switched on for 20 seconds or
more. Once the windscreen wipers are
switched off, the side lamps and headlamps
will automatically switch off two minutes later.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
1.Sun visor lamps. Switch on automatically
when the vanity mirror is opened.
2. Front map reading lamps. Move your
finger close to (or touch) the relevant
proximity switch to switch on/off.
3. Front interior courtesy lamp. Illuminates
when the doors are unlocked and
extinguish 20 seconds after all doors are
closed or when the vehicle is locked. The
lamps are operated by proximity sensors.
Move your finger close to (or touch) the
appropriate lens to switch on or off
manually. Touch the lens for 2 seconds to
deactivate/activate automatic illumination. 4.
Glove box lamp. Automatically illuminates
when the glove box is opened.
5. Footwell lamps. Automatically illuminate
when the front doors are opened.
6. Rear map reading/interior lamps. Switch
on automatically when the doors are
opened. Press the appropriate switch to
activate an interior lamp manually (e.g. as
a map reading lamp). Press the
appropriate switch again to extinguish the
lamp. Touch the front c ourtesy lamp lens
for approximatel y 2 seconds to
deactivate/activate automatic illumination
of the rear interior lamps.
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Lighting

Note: For lamps controlled by proximity
sensors, the wearing of gloves may interfere
with operation. If you are wearing gloves, it
may be necessary to touch the proximity
switch to operate the lamps.
Ambience lighting
Ambience lighting. Automatically illuminates
when the headlamps are on. Ambience lighting
creates a blue glow ar ound the centre console
and front door armrests.
Luggage compartment lamp
Automatically illuminates when the luggage
compartment is opened.
APPROACH LAMPS
This feature is activated by pressing
the headlamp icon button on the
Jaguar Smart Key. See USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL (page 17). The headlamps
will remain on for 25 seconds or until the
button is pressed again, or until the engine
START/STOP button is pressed.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1. Open the bonnet. See OPENING AND
CLOSING THE BONNET (page 195).
2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the
headlamp unit.
3. Remove the retaining bolt located in the
wheel arch.
Note: To improve access to the wheel arch,
turn the steering wheel to full lock, in the
direction of the affected headlamp.
4. Pull the headlamp away slightly from the
body of the vehicle.CAUTION
It is recommended that the following
procedure should only be attempted by
a qualified technician. If in doubt, consult your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Do not place the removed lamp unit face
down on hard or abrasive surfaces.
Doing so may scratch the surface of the lens.
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Wipers and washers
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WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Note: If the wiper blades become stuck or
jammed, an electronic cut-out may temporarily
halt wiper operation. If this happens, switch off
the wipers and the ignition. Clear any
obstructions and free th e wiper blades, before
attempting to switch on the ignition.
Wiper operation
1. Windscreen wipers off and parked.
2. Rain sensor activated wipe.
3. Low speed wipe.
4. High speed wipe.
5. Rain sensor sensitivity control.
Rain sensor variable delay
1.Maximum sensitivity.
2. Rotate control to adjust sensitivity.
3. Minimum sensitivity.
With the rain sensor acti vated, the sensitivity of
the rain sensor can be adjusted. Rotate the
control upwards to reduce the sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Single wipe
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel for a
single wipe. Holding the sw itch in this position,
operates the wipers at normal speed until the
switch is released.
CAUTIONS
Do not operate the windscreen wipers
on a dry screen. The drag on the wiper
mechanism may cause damage.
In freezing or very hot conditions,
ensure that the wipers have not stuck to
the windscreen before operating. The drag on
the wiper mechanism may cause damage.
Remove any snow, ice or frost from the
windscreen, around the wiper arms and
blades, and the screen scuttle, before
operating the wipers. S now and ice can cause
damage to the wiper mechanism, if left
uncleared.
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Wipers and washers

Speed-dependent mode
If vehicle speed drops below 2 km/h (1.2 mph)
with the wipers operating, the wiper frequency
automatically reduces. The wipers will switch
to the next lowest speed. When the vehicle’s
speed increases to over 8 km/h (5 mph), the
original wiper speed settings are restored
automatically.
RAIN SENSOR
The rain sensor is able to detect the presence
and amount of rain, dirt or snow on the
windscreen and automatically activates the
windscreen wipers accordingly.
To activate the rain sensitive wipers, move the
wiper stalk to the rain sensor/intermittent delay
position and adjust the ra in sensor sensitivity
control as required. See WINDSCREEN
WIPERS (page 88).
WINDSCREEN WASHERS
To operate the windscreen washers press and
release the button on the e nd of the wiper stalk.
The wipers will perform 5 normal speed wipes,
followed by a drip wipe (if configured). The
washers will operate during the first two wipes.
If the washers are operated with the wipers
operating at normal or fast speed, the washer
jets will operate for tw o wipes and operation of
the wipers will not be affected.
Note: If the button is pressed and held, the
wipers and washers w ill operate at normal
speed until the button is released (or for a
maximum of 10 seconds). After the button is
released, the wipers will operate for a further
three wipes, followed by a drip wipe (if
configured). If the wipe rs are already operating
at normal or fast speed, operating the washers
will not affect wiper operation.
CAUTION
Ensure that the wipers are switched off
before entering a car wash. If the rain
sensitive wipers operate during the car
washing process damage may occur to the
wiper mechanism.
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WARNING
Some screenwash products are
flammable, do not allow screenwash
to come into contact with sources of
ignition.
CAUTION
Only screenwash products which are
approved for automotive use should be
used, and then only in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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Changing the wiper blades
Having set the wipers to the service position,
lift the wiper blade clear of the windscreen. The
removal procedure for the wiper blade is as
follows:-
1. Push the clips together on the underside of
the wiper mounting.
2. Rotate the clips and blade away from the
wiper mounting.
3. Slide the wiper blade off the wiper arm.
To fit the new blade, follow the removal
procedure in reverse.
CAUTION
Only fit the correct length and type of
wiper blade. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the wiper system, it may also affect
the operation of the rain sensor.
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Windows and mirrors

BLIND SPOT MONITOR
The Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system
monitors a zone that covers the area adjacent
to the vehicle, that is not easily visible by the
driver and is designed to identify any object
overtaking the vehicle. Th e system uses a radar
on each side of the vehicle to identify any
overtaking vehicl e/object within the blind spot
area of the vehicle, while disregarding other
objects which may be stati onary or travelling in
the opposite direction, etc.
The radar monitors the ar ea extending from the
exterior mirror rearwards, to approximately 7
metres (23 feet) behind the rear wheels, and up
to 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) from the side of the
vehicle (the wi dth of a typical carriageway
lane).
Note: This radar sensor is approved in all RTTE
countries.
Note: The system covers an area of a fixed lane
width. If the lanes are narrower than a typical
carriageway lane, objects travelling in
non-adjacent lanes may be detected.
BSM automatically switches on and becomes
active when the vehicle is travelling at greater
than 16 km/h (10 mph) in a forward drive gear.
When the system initiates, it performs a
self-check, during which the warning icons in
the mirrors illuminate alternately for a short
period of time.
WARNINGS
The Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
system is a supplement to, not a
replacement for, a safe driving style
and use of the exterior and rear-view mirrors.
It remains the driver's re sponsibility to detect
other vehicles, and their relative distance and
speed, when deciding whet her or not it is safe
to change lanes.
Please note that BSM may not be able
to give adequate wa rning of vehicles
approaching very quickly from behind
or vehicles that are be ing overtaken rapidly.
The radar sensors may be impaired
by rain, snow or road spray. This may
affect the sy stem's ability to reliably
detect a vehicle/object wi thin the blind spot. In
such conditions, take extra care when
changing lanes.
BSM may not be able to detect all
vehicles and may also detect objects,
such as roadside barriers, etc.
CAUTIONS
Ensure that the warning indicators in the
exterior mirrors are not obscured by
stickers or other objects.
Do not attach stickers or objects to the
rear bumpers, that may interfere with
the radar sensors.
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