2009 JAGUAR XF glossary

Contents
3
Introduction
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY ...................................... 9
LABEL LOCATIONS ........................................... 9
HEALTH AND SAFETY ..................................... 10
DATA RECORDING.......................................... 11
DISABILITY MODIFICATIONS ......................... 11
FASCIA AND CONTROLS ................................ 12
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ............................ 14
Keys and remote controls
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................ 16
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO
FREQUENCIES ................................................ 16
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ..................... 17
UNLOCKING AND DISARMING THE VEHICLE. 18
LOCKING AND ARMING THE VEHICLE ........... 19
DOCKING/UNDOCKING THE JAGUAR SMART
KEY ................................................................. 20
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL...... 21
CHANGING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY ...
24
EMERGENCY KEY BLADE ............................... 25
Locks
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING............................ 26
USING THE EMERGENCY KEY BLADE ............ 28
VALET MODE .................................................. 30
JAGUAR SMART KEY SYSTEM TRANSMITTERS
32
KEYLESS ENTRY ............................................ 33
GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING .................. 35
Alarm
ARMING THE ALARM ..................................... 37
DISARMING THE ALARM ............................... 38
SECURITY SENSORS ...................................... 39
Seats
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION ............ 41
ELECTRIC SEATS ............................................ 42
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................ 44
REAR SEATS ................................................... 45
HEATED SEATS............................................... 47
CLIMATE SEATS ............................................. 48
Seat belts
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................ 49 SEAT BELT REMINDER .................................. 50
USING SEAT BELTS DURING PREGNANCY.... 51
FASTENING THE SEAT BELTS ........................ 51
SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................ 52
Supplementary restraints system
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................ 53
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP .............................. 57
WHIPLASH PROTECTION ............................... 57
AIRBAG LABELS ............................................. 58
AIRBAG SERVICE INFORMATION................... 58
Child safety
CHILD SEATS ................................................. 59
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING ............................ 60
BOOSTER CUSHIONS ..................................... 61
CHILD SEAT ANCHOR POINTS ....................... 62
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ................................... 65
Pedestrian protection
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................ 66
AFTER DEPLOYMENT OF THE PEDESTRIAN
PROTECTION SYSTEM ................................... 66
Steering wheel
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL .............. 67
HORN ............................................................. 68
HEATED STEERING WHEEL............................ 68
AUDIO CONTROL ........................................... 69
VOICE CONTROL ............................................ 69
CRUISE CONTROL.......................................... 74
Lighting
LIGHTING CONTROL ...................................... 75
AUTOLAMPS .................................................. 76
REAR FOG LAMPS.......................................... 77
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...................... 77
DIRECTION INDICATORS ............................... 78
HEADLAMPS - DRIVING ABROAD.................. 78
HEADLAMP LEVELLING ................................. 79
CORNERING OR STATIC BENDING LAMPS.... 79
INTERIOR LAMPS .......................................... 80
APPROACH LAMPS ........................................ 81
REMOVING A HEADLAMP .............................. 81
REMOVING A REAR LAMP ............................. 82
CHANGING A BULB ........................................ 83
HEADLAMP UNIT BULBS ............................... 83

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FUEL QUALITY .............................................. 174
ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR PETROL ENGINES .....
175
DIESEL ENGINED VEHICLES......................... 176
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL ............................... 177
FUEL CUT-OFF .............................................. 177
FUEL FILLER FLAP........................................ 178
REFUELLING ................................................. 179
DIESEL MISFUELLING PROTECTION DEVICE......
180
FUEL CONSUMPTION ................................... 181
Load carrying
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 182
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS ......................... 182
REAR UNDER FLOOR STORAGE ................... 182
Towing
TOWING A TRAILER (V6 petrol and diesel
vehicles only) ................................................ 183
LEVELLING ................................................... 184
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS ........... 185
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS ...................... 185
TOW BAR ...................................................... 186
Vehicle care
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS .................. 187
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR ........................... 187
CLEANING THE INTERIOR ............................ 189
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE ............ 191
Maintenance
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 192
OPENING AND CLOSING THE BONNET ........ 195
ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW ........... 196
ENGINE OIL CHECK - V6 Petrol engines ....... 197
ENGINE OIL CHECK - V8 Petrol engines ....... 199
ENGINE OIL CHECK - V6 Diesel engines ....... 201
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION ........................ 203
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK ............................ 204
BRAKE FLUID CHECK ................................... 206
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK ................ 208
WASHER FLUID CHECK ................................ 209
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 210
Vehicle battery
BATTERY WARNING SYMBOLS ................... 212 BATTERY CARE ............................................ 212
USING BOOSTER CABLES ............................ 214
CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY ............. 215
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY ............. 215
Wheels and tyres
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 216
TYRE CARE................................................... 217
USING WINTER TYRES ................................ 223
USING SNOW CHAINS ................................. 223
RUN FLAT TYRES ......................................... 224
TOOL KIT ...................................................... 224
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL ......................... 225
TYRE REPAIR KIT......................................... 229
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.... 234
TYRE GLOSSARY ......................................... 238
TYRE SPECIFICATIONS - ARDUOUS TERRAIN ...
239
Fuses
CHANGING A FUSE....................................... 241
FUSE BOX LOCATIONS................................. 242
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART ...................... 245
Emergency equipment
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS.................... 250
WARNING TRIANGLE ................................... 250
FIRST AID KIT .............................................. 250
FIRE EXTINGUISHER .................................... 250
Status after a collision
DRIVING AFTER A COLLISION ..................... 251
INSPECTING SAFETY SYSTEM COMPONENTS ...
252
Vehicle recovery
TOWING POINTS .......................................... 253
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE .................... 254
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS .. 256
Vehicle identification
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE ................ 257
ENGINE NUMBER ......................................... 257
TRANSMISSION NUMBER ........................... 257
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)... 257
VEHICLE BUILD DATE PLATE ....................... 257

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Introduction

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
Warnings
Cautions
Symbols
This recycling symbol identifies
those items that must be disposed
of safely in order to prevent
unnecessary damage to the
environment.
This symbol identifies those
features that can be adjusted,
disabled or enabled by your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
LABEL LOCATIONS
Warning labels attached to your
vehicle bearing this symbol mean:
Do not touch or adjust components
until you have read the relevant
instructions in the handbook.
Labels showing this symbol
indicate that the ignition system
utilises very high voltages. Do not
touch any ignition components
while the starter switch is turned
on.
WARNING
Safety warnings ar e included in this
handbook. These indicate either a
procedure which must be followed
precisely, or information that should be
considered with great care in order to avoid
the possibility of personal injury.
CAUTION
Cautions are include d in this handbook.
These indicate either a procedure which
must be followed precisely, or information that
should be considered with great care in order
to avoid the possibility of damage to your
vehicle.

Wheels and tyres
238

TYRE GLOSSARY
lbf/in² or psi
Pounds per square inch, an imperial unit of
measure for pressure.
kPa
Kilo Pascal, a metric unit of measure for
pressure.
Cold tyre pressure
The air pressure in a tyre which has been
standing in excess of th ree hours, or driven for
less than 1.6 km (1 mile).
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum pressure to which the tyre
should be inflated. This pressure is given on
the tyre side wall in lbf/in² (psi) and kPa.
Note: This pressure is the maximum allowed
by the tyre manufacturer. It is not the pressure
recommended for use.
Kerb weight
The weight of a standa rd vehicle, including a
full tank of fuel, any optional equipment fitted,
and with the correct coolant and oil levels.
Gross vehicle weight
The maximum permissible weight of a vehicle
with driver, passen gers, load, luggage,
equipment, and towbar load.
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those items
replaced) of items available as factory installed
equipment.
Production options weight
The combined weight of options installed
which weigh in excess of 1.4 kg (3 lb) more
than the standard items that they replaced, and
are not already considered in kerb or accessory
weights. Items such as heavy duty brakes, high
capacity battery, special trim etc.
Vehicle capacity weight
The number of seats multiplied by 68 kg
(150 lb) plus the rated amount of load/luggage.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of kerb wei ght, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weig ht, plus any production
option weights.
Rim
The metal support for a ty re, or tyre and tube,
upon which the tyre beads are seated.
Bead
The inner edge of a tyre th at is shaped to fit to
the rim and form an air tight seal. The bead is
constructed of steel wires which are wrapped,
or reinforced, by the ply cords.

Index
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Tyre care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217age degradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
directional tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
flat spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
pressure compensation for ambient temperature changes . . . . . . . . . . . 219
punctured tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
replacement tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
tyre checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
tyre pressures during long term vehicle storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
tyre wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tyre glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . 234
replacement sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
temporary use spare wheel . . . . . . . . . 236
TPM System information messages . . 237
TPM system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
tyre changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
checking the tyre pressure after a repair. . . 233
Jaguar tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Jaguar tyre repair kit safety information . . . 230
using the Jaguar tyre repair kit . . . . . . 232
U
Undocking the Jaguar Smart Key . . . . . . . 21
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 ACC malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
automatic low speed switch off . . . . . 162
automatic switch off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
changing the follow mode set gap . . . 161
changing the speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
detection beam issues . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
entering the follow mode set gap . . . . 160
hints on driving with ACC . . . . . . . . . . 162
overriding the speed and follow mode 161
resuming the speed and follow mode . 162
setting the speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Using booster cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 disconnecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . 214 Using cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
automatic switch off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
changing the speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
message centre information displays. . 158
resuming the speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
setting vehicle speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Using seat belts during pr egnancy . . . . . . . 51
Using snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Using the ASL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
ASL unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
exceeding the set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
resuming ASL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
setting a speed limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
suspending ASL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Using the parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
cleaning the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
front and rear parking aid. . . . . . . . . . . 150
rear fitted accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
system fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
touch-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 approach lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
care of the Jaguar Smart Key . . . . . . . . . 18
docking the Jaguar Smart Key . . . . . . . . 20
emergency key blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
irregular operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Jaguar Smart Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Jaguar Smart Key system transmitters . 32
locking and arming the vehicle. . . . . . . . 19
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
panic button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
undocking the Jaguar Smart Key . . . . . . 21
unlocking and disarming the vehicle . . . 18