2009 JAGUAR XF hold

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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Keys and remote controls

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Jaguar Smart Key
Note: The operational range of the Jaguar
Smart Key will vary considerably depending on
atmospheric conditions and interference from
other transmitting devices.
Note: Some features of the security system are
market dependent or ar e options, so may not
be present on your vehicle.
1. Unlock.
2. Lock.
3. Luggage compartment release.
4. Convenience headlamp feature.
5. Panic alarm.
6. Emergency key blade.
7. Emergency key blad e release button.
Unlocking
Press to unlock. See UNLOCKING
AND DISARMING THE VEHICLE
(page 18).
Locking
Press to lock. See LOCKING AND
ARMING THE VEHICLE (page 19).
Luggage compartment
Press to unlock, disarm and open
the luggage compartment. The
vehicle security system will remain
active, but for the period the luggage
compartment is open, the intrusion and
inclination sensing system s will be inhibited.
Door and bonnet security will remain active.
When the luggage compartment is
subsequently closed, the hazard warning
lamps will flash after a few seconds, to confirm
that the vehicle has rearmed the full alarm
system (if previously armed).
Approach lamps
When approaching the vehicle in
the dark, press to switch on the
approach illumination. The
headlamps will illuminate for up to 25 seconds.
Pressing the button again or operating the
starter button, will turn the approach lamps off.
Panic button
Press and hold for three seconds,
or press three times within three
seconds, to activate the emergency
alarm. The horn, siren and the hazard lamps
will operate.
Once active for more than five seconds, the
alarm can be cancelled by pressing the button
and holding for three seconds, or pressing
three times within three seconds.
WARNING
Never leave the Jaguar Smart Key in
the vehicle if children or animals are
also left in the vehicle. The vehicle's
systems and remote c ontrol functions could
be operated, which ma y result in injury.
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The emergency alarm will also be cancelled if
the Jaguar Smart Key is inserted into the
starter control unit and the START/STOP
button is pressed or if the vehicle detects a
valid Jaguar Smart Key when the START/STOP
button is pressed.
Care of the Jaguar Smart Key
Do not expose to extr emes of heat, dust,
humidity or allow contac t with fluids. Do not
leave the transmitter exposed to direct
sunlight.
Irregular operation
If difficulty is experienced with remote keyless
entry, keyless entry, keyless starting or Jaguar
Smart Key operation, it may be caused by:
• Internal battery low voltage. Replace the
battery. See CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY (page 24).
• High levels of localised external electrical
interference, e.g. a radio transmitter.
• Until the battery can be replaced, or until
the vehicle is outside the area of electrical
interference, the Jaguar Smart Key must
be inserted into the starter control unit.
UNLOCKING AND DISARMING THE
VEHICLE
Your vehicle can be unlocked using
either Single or Multi-point entry.
Single-point entry is a security
feature that only unlocks the driver's door
when the unlock button is pressed.
To change from Single to Multi-point entry (or
vice versa), press both the lock and unlock
buttons simultaneously for three seconds. The
hazard warning lamps will flash twice to
confirm the change.
The change can also be achieved using the
vehicle touch-screen. See PROGRAMMING
THE REMOTE CONTROL (page 21).
Single-point entry
First press: Unlocks the driver's door and
enables the other doors to be opened from the
inside (unless the child safety locks have been
activated on the rear doors). The hazard
warning lamps will flash twice, to indicate that
the vehicle is unlocked and the alarm has been
disarmed. The interior lamps will illuminate to
assist entry to the vehicle.
Note: In some markets, an audible warning will
sound.
Second press: Unlocks the passenger doors
and the luggage compartment.
Multi-point entry
Press briefly to unlock all the doors and
luggage compartment and to disarm the alarm.
The hazard warning lamp s will flash twice to
indicate that the vehicle is unlocked and the
alarm has been disarmed . The interior lamps
will illuminate to assist entry to the vehicle.
Note: In some markets, an audible warning will
sound.
Power-fold mirrors
If automatic power-fold is enabled, the door
mirrors will unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. The power-fold feature can be
enabled/disabled using the touch-screen.
See EXTERIOR MIRRORS (page 95).
Global opening
Press and hold the unlock button for three
seconds. The vehicle w ill unlock (either single
or multi-point) and the alarm will be disarmed
immediately. After the three seconds, all of the
windows and sunroof will open. This feature
can be enabled/disabl ed using the vehicle
touch-screen. See PROGRAMMING THE
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LOCKING AND ARMING THE VEHICLE
Press the lock button to secure the
vehicle. The vehicle can be Single
or Double locked, as follows:
Single locking
Press the lock button briefly. Single locking
secures the vehicle and prevents the doors
being opened from outside of the vehicle. The
doors can be unlocked and opened from inside
the vehicle. The haza rd warning lamps will
flash once as confirmation.
Note: In some markets, an audible warning will
sound.
Double locking
Press the lock button twice within three
seconds. Double locki ng secures the vehicle
and prevents the doors being unlocked or
opened from inside or outside of the vehicle,
except with the correct Jaguar Smart Key. The
hazard warning lamps w ill flash twice (with a
long second flash) and an audible warning will
sound, as confirmation. Double locking provides a
dditional security if
the vehicle is left una ttended. The vehicle
cannot be opened by breaking a window and
operating the door locks from inside the
vehicle.
Power-fold mirrors
If automatic power-fold is enabled, the door
mirrors will fold in towards the vehicle body
when the vehicle is locked. The power-fold
feature can be enable d/disabled using the
touch-screen. See PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL (page 21).
Lock confirmation
If you are uncertain whether the vehicle is
locked and armed (either by single or double
locking), press the lock button again. The
hazard warning lights will flash to indicate and
confirm the current lock status.
Note: If the vehicle is not already locked and
armed, pressing the lock button will single lock
the vehicle. Press again to double lock, if
required.
Global closing
Press and hold the lock button for three
seconds. The vehicle wi ll single lock and the
alarm will be fully arme d immediately. After the
three seconds, all the windows and the sunroof
will close.
WARNING
The vehicle will only lock, if all door,
luggage compartment and bonnet
apertures are closed. If a lock attempt
is made when an aperture is open, the vehicle
will not lock and two audible error warnings
will sound.
WARNING
Never double lock the vehicle with
people, children, or pets inside. In the
event of an emergency they would be
unable to escape, and the emergency services
would be unable to release them quickly.
WARNING
Ensure that no children, pets, or
obstructions are in any open aperture
before operating global closing.
Safety mechanisms are in place to prevent
serious injury, however, injuries can still
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To renew the battery, follow the procedure
below:
1.Remove the key blade from the Jaguar
Smart Key. See USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL (page 17).
2. Remove the two side covers, one at a time,
by inserting a small, flat bladed
screwdriver between the cover and body
and lightly twist the screwdriver.
3. Insert the screwdriver between the two
body halves of th e Jaguar Smart Key.
Apply light pressure to the screwdriver and
separate the two halves.
4. Remove the printed circuit board, taking
care not to touch th e battery terminals.
Remove the old battery and dispose of it
safely.
5. Fit a new battery, type CR2032 (available
from your Dealer/Aut horised Repairer),
with the positive (+) downwards, in the
battery receptacle. Avoid touching the new
battery, as moisture/oil from the fingers
can reduce battery life and corrode the
contacts.
Refit the parts in the reverse order, ensuring
that they click securely into place.
Battery disposal
Used batteries must be disposed of
correctly, as they contain a number
of harmful substances. Seek advise
on disposal from your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer and/or your local
authority.
EMERGENCY KEY BLADE
To extract: Press and hold the release button
(7 ), while pulling the key blade ( 6) from the
Jaguar Smart Key body.
To insert: Press and hold th e release button
while pushing the key blade into appropriate
slot in the Jaguar Smart Key.
The key blade operates th e left-hand front door
lock and the luggage compartment lock.
See USING THE EMERGENCY KEY BLADE
(page 28).
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Locks

Locking and unlocking from inside the
vehicle
Door lock and release levers
1.Press the locking lever to lock the door,
pull the lever to unlock the door. Operating
the locking lever on ei ther front door will
lock all closed doors. If the doors are
locked, operating the locking lever on
either front door will unlock all four doors
(provided the doors were locked from
inside the vehicle and the alarm is
disarmed).
2. Pull the release lever to open a door. If the
doors are locked, operating the lever will
have no effect.
Note: If the car was locked using the Jaguar
Smart Key, then operating the locking lever will
only unlock that door and the alarm will sound.
Note: If the vehicle has been double-locked,
then the interior door lock and release levers
will not operate. The vehicle must be unlocked
using the Jaguar Smart Key.
Fascia buttons
Locking: With all the doors closed, press the
button to lock all doo rs and the luggage
compartment. Press and hold to lock all doors
and the luggage compartment and close all
windows and the sunroof. The windows and
sunroof will stop closing if the button is
released.
Note: The fascia locking button will not
function unless all the doors are closed.
Unlocking: Press to unlock all doors and the
luggage compartment. Press and hold to
unlock all doors and the luggage compartment
and open all windows and the sunroof. The
windows and sunroof will stop opening if the
button is released.
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Keyless locking
The vehicle will not lock automatically.
The vehicle will only lock if all doors, luggage
compartment and bonnet are closed. If a lock
attempt is made with an open aperture, the
vehicle will not lock and two audible error
warnings will sound.
• To single-lock the vehicle, press the button
on the door handle once. The hazard
warning lamps will flash once as
confirmation (in some markets, an audible
warning will sound).
• To double-lock the ve hicle, press the
button twice within three seconds. The
hazard warning lamps will flash twice (with
a long second flash). In some markets, a
double audible warning will sound.
Note: Keyless locking will only activate if the
Jaguar Smart Key is outside the vehicle. If no
Smart Key is present, two audible error
warnings will sound.
Window global closing
Press and hold the button on the door handle
for three seconds, to lock the vehicle, arm the
alarm and also close all open windows and the
sunroof. The windows and sunroof will stop
closing when the button is released.
Convenience mode
When the door is opened using either the
Jaguar Smart Key or keyless entry, the
vehicle's electrical system initiates the
convenience mode. The following systems
become functional:
• Memory.
• Seat and steering column adjustment.
• Interior and exterior lighting.
• Message centre.
• Auxiliary power socket.
WARNING
Never double-lock the vehicle with
people, children or pets inside. In the
event of an emergency they would be
unable to escape and the emergency services
would be unable to release them quickly.
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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.
Any malfunction of the steering column lock
will be indicated by the message STEERING
COLUMN LOCKED displaying 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 st ill persists, seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING
Global opening and closi ng is enabled/disabled
via the touch-screen.See PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL (page 21).
Window global opening
Press and hold the unlock button
on the Jaguar Smart Key for at least
three seconds. The alarm will
disarm, all doors and the luggage
compartment will unlock and all the windows
and sunroof will open.
Note: The windows and sunroof will continue
to open when the unlock button is released.
Press and hold the inte rior unlock button on
the fascia. After three seconds, all the windows
and the sunroof will open.
Note: The windows and sunroof will stop
opening when the unlock button is released.
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.WARNING
Accidental closing of an electrically
operated window or sunroof on
fingers, hands or any vulnerable part
of the body, can result in serious injury.
Always observe the following precautions:
Ensure that you have a clear view of all open
apertures on the vehicle and that all apertures
are unobstructed before activating global
closing.