2009 JAGUAR XF brakes

Contents
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SIDE REPEATER LAMP .................................. 85
REAR LAMP BULBS ....................................... 85
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART ........................ 87
Wipers and washers
WINDSCREEN WIPERS .................................. 88
RAIN SENSOR ................................................ 89
WINDSCREEN WASHERS............................... 89
HEADLAMP WASHERS................................... 90
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES .................... 90
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES .................... 91
Windows and mirrors
ELECTRIC WINDOWS ..................................... 93
INTERIOR MIRROR ........................................ 94
EXTERIOR MIRRORS ..................................... 95
BLIND SPOT MONITOR .................................. 97
Instruments
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW .................. 99
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS .......... 100
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS ..... 104
Information displays
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 105
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES. 106
TRIP COMPUTER ......................................... 107
TOUCH-SCREEN ........................................... 109
PERSONALISED SETTINGS .......................... 111
Climate control
AIR VENTS ................................................... 115
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL ................. 116
ELECTRIC SUNROOF .................................... 121
Convenience features
SUN VISORS ................................................ 123
SUN BLINDS................................................. 123
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER ............... 123
CLOCK .......................................................... 124
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKETS ..................... 125
GLOVE BOX .................................................. 125
CUP HOLDERS ............................................. 126
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS ........................ 127
GARAGE DOOR TRANSCEIVER .................... 128
PORTABLE AUDIO INTERFACE..................... 131
Starting the engine
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 132
KEYLESS STARTING ..................................... 133
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE....................... 134
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)............ 135
Transmission
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ....................... 137
Brakes
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 144
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ABS ..................... 144
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) ............... 146
Parking aid
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 148
USING THE PARKING AID ............................. 148
Rear view camera
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 152
Driving hints
RUNNING-IN ................................................. 154
ECONOMICAL DRIVING ................................ 155
Cruise control
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 156
USING CRUISE CONTROL............................. 156
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 159
USING ACC ................................................... 159
FORWARD ALERT FUNCTION ....................... 164
ADVANCED EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST..... 165
Automatic speed limiter (ASL)
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......................... 167
USING THE ASL ............................................ 167
Driving dynamics
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 169
WINTER MODE ............................................. 169
DYNAMIC MODE ........................................... 170
STABILITY CONTROL.................................... 170
Fuel and refuelling
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................. 174

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Introduction

DATA RECORDING
Service data recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or
status of various syst ems and modules in the
vehicle such as engine, throttle, steering or
brakes.
In order to properly di agnose and service your
vehicle, Jaguar service and repair facilities may
access vehicle diagnos tic information through
a direct connection to your vehicle.
Event data recording
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is de signed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of ti me, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were
operating.
• Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or the brake pedal.
• How fast the vehicle was travelling.
• The rotational position of the steering
wheel.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the ci rcumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. Note:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial cr ash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally id entifying data routinely
acquired during a cr ash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
DISABILITY MODIFICATIONS
Occupants with disabili ties which may require
modification of the ve hicle, must contact a
Dealer/Authorised Re pairer before any
modifications are made.

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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
1.Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)/
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
2. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
3. Glow plugs (diesel only).
4. Adaptive front lighting system (AFL).
5. Engine malfunction.
6. Tyre Pressure M onitoring System
(TPMS).
7. Airbag.
8. Right-hand direct ion indicator.
9. Rear fog lamp.
10. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).
11. High beam.
12. Side lamps.
13. Seat belt.
14. Message centre.
15. Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL).
16. Forward alert.
17. Brakes - Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
On/Brake fluid low/El ectronic Brakeforce
Distribution (EBD)
18. Left-hand direction indicator. RED
warning indicators are for primary
warnings. A primary warning must be
investigated immediately by the driver or seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
AMBER warning indicators are for secondary
warnings, to indicate that a vehicle system is in
operation or that the driver must take action
and then seek qualified assistance.
Other indicators within the instrument panel
indicate system status (e .g. blue for main beam
or green for direction indicators, when in use).
Indicator check
An indicator bulb check is initiated when the
ignition system is switched on and lasts for
three seconds (excepting the airbag warning
indicator which will remain on for six seconds).
If any warning indicator remains on after this
period, investigate the cause before driving.
Some warning indicators have associated
messages displayed on the message centre.
Note: Not all warning indicators are included in
the check (e.g. main beam headlamps and
direction indicators).
Akm
l/100km
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123456
789101817161514131211

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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Various sounds are produced for warning and notification purposes as follows:Hazard or Condition Chime or tone/remedy
External lamps remain on when
the driver’s door is opened. A chime will sound until the lamps are switched off or driver’s
door is closed (unless the lighting control is in
AUTO position).
Hazard warning indicators on. A ti cking will sound until the hazard indicators are switched off.
Direction indicators on. A tick ing will sound until the indicators are switched off.
Memory 1 (or 2) settings saved. A short tone as the memory selection is saved.
Airbag system failure. A tone sequence is repeated five times. Seek qualified assistance as soon as possible.
Seat belt reminder. A chime will sound until an unfastened se at belt is fastened. The
warning will cease if occupied fr ont seat belts are buckled, the
ignition is turned off or more than approximately three minutes
has elapsed since the start of the chime.
Electric parking brake (EPB). If the EPB is a pplied while the vehicle is moving a continuous
chime will sound; release the EPB. If there is a fault with the
system which would prevent the a pplication of the EPB, a brief
sequence of chimes is initiated.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
driver intervene. Multiple chime. Apply the brakes.
ACC low speed automatic
switch off. A chime will sound to indicate that the ACC system is no longer
operating.
Forward Alert Multiple chime. Apply the brakes.
Speed is over 15 km/h (9 mph)
above the set limit speed. A short warning chime. Reduce speed.
Gear selector is not in Park with
ignition off. A chime will sound.
Select Park.
Entry delay warning (European
markets only). Intermittent slow, low pitc
hed chime. Disarm vehicle.
The Jaguar Smart Key cannot be
detected. A chime will sound. The remote ha
ndset should be inserted into
the starter control unit.
The Jaguar Smart Key is to be
removed from the starter
control unit. A chime will sound for 60 seconds if
the Jaguar Smart Key is in
the starter control unit and the driver’s door is opened. The
remote handset should be remove d from the starter control unit.
DSC OFF A chime will sound.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Brake pads
Brake pads require a period of bedding in when
new. Drive with extra caution for the first
500 km (300 miles) to avoid the need for heavy
braking.
Brake pad wear warning
When the brake pads are wearing low, the
warning message BRAKE PADS LOW is
displayed in the message centre. Arrange for
your vehicle to be se en by your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer at the earliest opportunity.
Wet conditions
Driving through heavy ra in or water can have
an adverse effect on braking efficiency. Under
such circumstances, it is recommended that
you lightly a pply the brakes intermittently to
dry the brakes.
ABS warning indicator
If this amber warning indicator
illuminates while driving and/or
ABS FAULT is displayed in the
message centre, drive with extra caution, avoid
heavy braking where possible, and seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
If this red warning indicator
illuminates while driving and/or the
message LOW BRAKE FLUID is
displayed in the message centre, check the
brake fluid level at the earliest opportunity and
top-up as required. See BRAKE FLUID CHECK
(page 206).
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ABS
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) allows
maximum brake pressure, and thus maximum
braking efficiency, to be applied, and prevents
the road wheels locking. This allows the driver
to retain steering control during heavy braking
under most road conditions.
ABS optimises tyre to road adhesion under
maximum braking conditions, though it cannot
provide increased cornering ability.
WARNINGS
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal whilst the vehicle is in motion.
This may cause a light application of
the brakes, which can result in overheating,
reduced brake performance, and excessive
brake wear.
Never allow the vehicle to coast
(freewheel) with the engine turned
off. The engine must be running to
provide full braking assistance. The brakes will
still function with the e ngine off, but far more
pressure will be required to operate them.
If the red brake warning indicator
illuminates, safely bring the vehicle to
a stop, as quickly as possible. Seek
qualified assistance before proceeding.
Never place non-approved floor
matting or any ot her obstructions
under the brake pedal. This restricts
pedal travel and braking efficiency.
WARNINGS
ABS cannot overcome the physical
limitations of braking distance. Nor
can it overcome the lack of grip on a
road surface (e.g. aquaplaning on water).
Braking distance is increased on a
slippery surface. This applies to all
vehicles, even those fitted with ABS.
The driver should not be tempted to
take risks when driving, in the hope
that ABS will correct errors of
judgement. In all cases it remains the driver's
responsibility to driv e with due care and
attention, payi ng particular attention to the
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During emergency braking conditions ABS
constantly monitors the speed of each wheel.
ABS varies the brake pressure to individual
wheels, according to the grip available. The
constant alteration of brake pressure can be
felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake
pedal. This is not a caus e for concern, as it is
designed to demonstrate to the driver that ABS
is operating.
ABS braking techniques
For optimum ABS performance, these
instructions on braking techniques during ABS
operation should be followed:
• Do not release the brake pressure when
the pulsating effect is felt. Maintain a
constant pressure until the manoeuvre is
completed.
• To familiarise y ourself with the feel of the
brake pedal during ABS braking, practise
an emergency stop pr ocedure, always
making sure it is safe to do so. With the
seat belts fitted to all occupants, drive the
vehicle at 32 km/h (20 mph) and brake
sharply.
• ABS enables the driver to steer around
obstacles during em ergency braking.
However, the consequences of turning
sharply at high speed cannot be overcome
by the ABS.
• Do not attempt to pump the brakes to
avoid skidding, as this can interfere with
ABS operation. The ABS will not allow the
wheels to skid under normal road
conditions.
• The ABS will tend to keep the vehicle
straight during braki ng. Because braking
distances may increase under certain road
conditions, it is nece ssary to plan and
make turning manoeuvres as early as
possible.
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
EBD balances the distribution of braking forces
between the wheels on the front and rear axles,
to maintain maximum braking under all vehicle
loading conditions.
For example; Under light loads, EBD applies
less braking effort to the rear wheels, to
maintain stability. Conv ersely, it allows full
braking effort to the rear wheels when the
vehicle is towing or is heavily laden.
A fault with the EBD system is
indicated by illumination of the red
brake warning indicator and the
message EBD FAULT is displayed in the
message centre. Gently stop the vehicle, as
soon as safety permit s, and seek qualified
assistance.

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Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
The EBA system measures the rate at which the
brake pressure increases. If the system detects
an emergency braking situation, EBA
automatically init iates full braking effect. This
can reduce stopping dist ances in critical
situations.
EBA stops operating as soon as the brake pedal
is released.
EBA is part of the Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) system and a fault
with the EBA system is indicated by
the amber DSC warning indicator illuminating
and DSC NOT AVAILABLE (with amber
backlight) displaying in the message centre.
Seek qualified assistan ce as soon as possible.
Brake vacuum assist
(V6 petrol models only)
When the engine is cold and/or engine vacuum
is low, Brake vacuum assist provides additional
brake pedal assistance. When the function is
operating, a pulsation ma y be felt through the
brake pedal - this is not a cause for concern.
A fault is indicate d by the message BRAKE
ASSIST FAULT (with amber backlight)
appearing in the message centre. Increased
brake pedal effort may be required to slow the
vehicle when the engine is cold and/or engine
vacuum is low. Seek qualified assistance.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
The switch which operate s the parking brake is
mounted on the centre c onsole to the rear of
the gear selector.
To engage the parking brake (1): Pull the
parking brake switch up wards and release. The
switch will return to the neutral position. The
Parking brake warning and Brake fluid low
warning indicator on the instrument panel will
illuminate.
The Drive Away Release feature allows the
parking brake to release automatically as the
vehicle is driven away.
To disengage the parking brake (2): With the
ignition system on or with the engine running,
apply the foot brake and press the parking
brake switch down.
If the parking brake is a pplied while the vehicle
is stationary and D or R is selected, applying
the throttle will auto matically release the
parking brake.
The parking brake is also automatically
released when the gear selector is moved from
the P position.
WARNING
The EBA system is an additional
safety system; it is not intended to
relieve the driver of his or her
responsibility for exercising due care and
attention when driving.12
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If the parking brake is inadvertently applied
when the vehicle is moving at above 3 km/h
(1.8 mph), PARK BRAKE APPLIED is displayed
in the message centre, the warning indicator in
the instrument panel will illuminate and a
warning chime will sound.
If the parking brake is a pplied whilst the vehicle
is moving, releasing the switch will disengage
the parking brake. The parking brake cannot be
applied when the vehicle is moving, if the
accelerator pedal is pressed.
Note: If the vehicle is in motion, the parking
brake should only be used as an emergency
brake.
The warning indicator in the instrument panel
will remain on for a short time, if the parking
brake is applied when the ignition system is
reverted to the convenience mode.
If a fault in the system is detected,
the amber brake warning indicator
will illuminate and PARK BRAKE
FAULT or CANNOT APPLY PARK BRAKE will
be displayed in the message centre. Seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, APPLY FOOT AND PARK BRAKE
will be displayed in the message centre when
the ignition is next switched on. Depress the
foot brake and pull the parking brake switch up
to apply the parking brake. This is required to
reset the parking brake system. The parking
brake will now function correctly.
CAUTION
Always apply the parking brake when
the vehicle is parked.