2009 JAGUAR XF wiper fluid

Wipers and washers
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Low screen wash
If the low washer fluid warning is on, the
windscreen wipers will not operate when the
wash/wipe is activated, even though there may
be washer fluid remaining in the reservoir
which is sprayed onto the screen. This is to
prevent damage to the wiper blades, scratching
of the glass or smearing dirt across the screen.
Normal, fast or single wipe can be selected
manually, to clear any spray from the
windscreen.
Timed jet function
If the timed jet func tion is configured,
the washer jets will only operate on the
up stroke of the wipers.
This function can be enabled/disabled by your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Drip wipe
If the drip wipe function is configured,
the wipers will operate four seconds
after a wash wipe cycle has finished, to
clear any remaining drips from the windscreen.
This function can be enabled/disabled by your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Blocked jets
If a washer jet becomes blocked, use a thin
strand of wire to unblock the jet by inserting
the wire into the jet. Ensure that the wire is
completely remove d after unblocking.
HEADLAMP WASHERS
Headlamp power wash operates automatically
with the windscreen wash, and will only
operate if the headlamps are switched on and
there is sufficient washer fluid in the reservoir.
Headlamp wash operates with every fourth
operation of the screen wa shers, provided that
ten minutes have elapsed since the last
operation of the headlamp washers.
Note: The power wash sequence is reset when
the headlamps or the ignition are turned off.
Note: Headlamp power wash is inhibited when
the low washer fluid warning is on.
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
The wiping edge of the blades should be
checked and cleaned periodically. Check the
blade rubber and replace the blade immediately
if cracks, splits or roughness are detected, to
prevent damage to the glass.
Clean the blade edge by wiping with a soft cloth
or sponge, using wa rm soapy water.
If the wipers fail to clear the windscreen when
operated, check the cond ition of the blade and
replace if necessary.
WARNING
Do not operate the washer jets during
adjustment. Windscreen washer fluid
may cause irritation to the eyes and
skin. Always read and observe the washer fluid
manufacturers instructions.
WARNING
Only use cleani ng products which
have been approved for use on
automotive glass and rubber.
Inappropriate products can cause smearing,
and increase glare.
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Vehicle care
188

Do not use household soaps or detergents. The
use of Jaguar Vehicle Shampoo is
recommended.
Note: The vehicle's brightwork should be
cleaned using a sponge and generous
quantities of cold or lukewarm water only.
Rinse thoroughly and dry with a chamois
leather or synthetic substitute.
Using an automatic wash
Note: Regular use of automatic car washes
tends to dull the lustre of the paintwork.
1. Drive up to the entry of the car wash and
onto the conveyor.
2. Select N (Neutral) using the JaguarDrive
selector.
3. Press and release the engine START/STOP
button to stop the engine. The JaguarDrive
selector should remain raised and the
selector and message centre should
indicate that N is selected. 4.
The vehicle should rema in in this condition
while it is conveyed through the car wash.
5. At the end of the wash cycle, when directed
to start the engine by the car wash
instructions, press the brake pedal and
press and release the engine START/STOP
button to start the engine.
6. Select D (Drive) using the JaguarDrive
selector and drive away.
Do not start the engine or change the
JaguarDrive selector position during the car
wash.
After leaving the car wash, switch on the
windscreen wiper immediately to remove water
and prevent a build up of wax.
Underbonnet cleaning
CAUTIONS
Commercially operated automatic car
washes, jet washes and power-operated
mops, are not recommen ded. The detergents
used can contain certain chemicals which
may, over time, be detrimental to some
exterior parts of the vehicle. Prolonged usage
of automatic car wash es and power-operated
mops will also cause fine scratches in the paint
surface.
Ensure that Auto wipe is not selected
when entering a car wash, or damage to
the wiper blades and arms can occur if they
operate during the wash cycle.
Ensure that when using an automatic
drive through car wash, N (Neutral) is
selected and that the ignition is left in
convenience mode for the duration of the
wash.
CAUTIONS
Do not use a high pr essure washer or
steam cleaner in the engine
compartment. Damage to components could
occur.
Ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is
kept dry at all times. Only use a clean,
dry cloth to clean the brake fluid cap and
reservoir.

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Vehicle care

Glass surfaces
Clean the rear window with a soft cloth to avoid
damaging the heating element. Do not scrape
the glass or use any abrasive cleaning fluid.
Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to
damage. Wash with soapy water. Do not use
abrasive cleaning compounds or metal
scrapers to remove ice.
The following products will ensure glass
surfaces and windscreen wipers are kept in
good condition:
• Jaguar Screen Clean Paste - Apply only to
the windscreen exterior to ensure effective
operation of the windscreen wiper.
• Jaguar Glass Cleaner - Interior and exterior
of all other glass surfaces.
• Jaguar Screen Wash - Washer reservoir
additive.
• Jaguar Winter Care Kit comprising de-icer,
ice scraper, anti-mist wipe cloth and aerial
cleaner - for use in adverse weather
conditions.
Cleaning the rear screen
To avoid damaging the heating elements when
cleaning the inside of th e rear screen, use only
a soft damp cloth/chamois leather. Do not use
solvents or sharp objects to clean the glass.
Removing grease and tar
Remove grease or tar with Jaguar Tar Remover
or methylated spirit (a lcohol). White spirit is
also effective, but mu st not be applied to
rubber, particularly the windscreen wiper
blades.
Bird droppings
Do not allow bird droppings or tree sap to
harden. Remove from paintwork immediately
with a lukewarm soap and water solution.
Polishing
For maximum protection against road dust,
salts, industrial fall-out etc., it is recommended
that the vehicle is polished regularly using
Jaguar polish and a polishing cloth.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CAUTION
Ensure that after using methylated or
white spirit, the area is washed
immediately with soapy water, to remove all
traces of spirit.
CAUTION
Chrome polish, or other abrasive
cleaners, must not be used on the
vehicle's brightwork. The vehicle's brightwork
should be cleaned using a sponge and
generous quantities of cold or lukewarm water
only. Rinse thoroughly a nd dry with a chamois
leather or synthetic substitute.
WARNING
Ensure that you read all of the
information and instructions for use
provided with cleaning products.
Some products contain substances that are
harmful and can cause he alth problems if used
incorrectly.
CAUTIONS
Some products, if used incorrectly can
cause damage to the in terior surfaces of
the vehicle.
To prevent airbag damage, the steering
wheel centre pad and other areas
containing airbags s hould only be cleaned
sparingly with a damp cl oth, warm water and a
non-detergent soap. Do not allow these areas
to be flooded with chemical solvents, liquids,
furniture cream or polishes.

Maintenance
192

GENERAL INFORMATION
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to
ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency
of your vehicle.
Maintenance is the owner's responsibility and
you must ensure that owner maintenance
operations, oil services, inspections and brake
fluid and coolant changes are carried out when
required and according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The routine maintenance requirements for your
vehicle are shown in th e Service Portfolio book.
Most of this necessar y workshop maintenance
requires specialised knowledge and
equipment, and should preferably be entrusted
to a Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Service Portfolio
The Service Portfolio book includes a Service
Record section, which enables a record to be
kept of all the servicing and inspections that are
carried out on the vehicle. This section of the
book also has an area for brake fluid changes
to be recorded.
Ensure your service provider signs and stamps
the book after each se rvice and inspection.
Owner maintenance
In addition to the routine services and
inspections, a number of simple checks must
be carried out more frequently. These checks
can be carried out by th e owner and advice is
given on the pages that follow.
Daily checks
• Operation of lamps, horn, direction
indicators, wipers, washers and warning
indicators.
• Operation of seat belts and brakes.
• Look for fluid deposits underneath the
vehicle that might indicate a leak.
Condensation drips from the air
conditioning is normal.
CAUTION
Severe damage to the electrical system
and electronic components can occur, if
any attempt is made to diagnose faults in the
electrical system using conventional
diagnostic equipment (e .g. the use of test
lamps or low impedanc e voltmeters). The
fitting of any electric al accessory should only
be entrusted to a Deal er/Authorised Repairer.CAUTION
Any significant or sudden drop in fluid
levels, or uneven tyre wear, should be
reported to a qualifie d technician without
delay.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID CHECK
The washer reservoir supplies the windscreen
and headlamp washer jets.
Check and top-up the reservoir level at least
every week.
Fill with Jaguar Windscreen Washer Fluid,
diluted with clean water, as specified in the
instructions on the bottle. Using a
non-approved fluid may adversely affect the
wiper blade rubber, resulting in ineffectual and
noisy wiping.
Operate the washer switches periodically to
check that the nozzles are clear and properly
directed.
Topping up the fluid
1. Clean the filler cap before removing to
prevent dirt from entering the reservoir.
2. Open filler cap.
3. Top-up the reservoir until the fluid is
visible in the filler neck.
4. Close filler cap.
WARNINGS
Some screen washer products are
inflammable, particularly if high or
undiluted concentrations are exposed
to sparking. Do not allow screen washer fluid
to come into contact with naked flames or
sources of ignition.
If the vehicle is operated in
temperatures below 4°C (40°F), use a
washer fluid with frost protection. In
cold weather, failure to use a washer fluid with
frost protection, could result in impaired
vision and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
CAUTIONS
Do not use an antifreeze or
vinegar/water solution in the washer
reservoir - antifreeze will damage painted
surfaces, while vinegar can damage the
windscreen washer pump.
Body panels may suffer discolouration
as a result of screen washer fluid
spillage. Take care to avoid spillage,
particularly if an undiluted or high
concentration is being us ed. If spillage occurs,
wash the affected area immediately with water.
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Index
381
A
ABS driving hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Adaptive dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Adjusting the headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 67 entry and exit mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Advanced emergency brake assist . . . . . 165
AFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 rear vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Airbag labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Airbag service information . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Airbag warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alarm trigger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Alarm sensor override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Approach lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Arming the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
alarm indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
battery-backed sounder . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
full alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
perimeter alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ASL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Audible warnings and indicators . . . . . . . 104
Audio portable interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Audio control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 272
sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 steering wheel controls. . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Audio unit overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
sound system overview . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Autolamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 exit delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
windscreen wiper detection . . . . . . . . . 76
Automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
touch-screen operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Automatic speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Automatic speed limiter (ASL)
principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
JaguarDrive selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
limp-home mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
message centre display . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
sport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Autostore control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Auxiliary connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . 300
connecting an auxiliary device . . . . . . . 301
connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
connecting more than one device . . . . 301
portable audio overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Auxiliary input devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 displaying track information. . . . . . . . . 303
playing a portable device . . . . . . . . . . . 302
portable device settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
searching a portable device . . . . . . . . . 304
Auxiliary power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
B
Battery charging faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Battery care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Battery Monitoring System (BMS) . . . . 213
Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Battery warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Blind spot monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 sensor blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
system fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Block heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Bonnet lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Booster cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Booster cushions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Brake fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
checking the fluid level. . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
topping up the fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Brakes
brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
pad wear warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144