2009 JAGUAR XF wipers

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

1.Steering wheel audio controls.
See AUDIO CONTROL (page 69).
2. External lamp controls. See LIGHTING
CONTROL (page 75).
3. Sequential gear change down paddle.
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(page 137).
4. Speedometer. See INSTRUMENT PANEL
OVERVIEW (page 99).
5. Driver’s horn and airbag. See HORN
(page 68). See Supplementary
restraints system (page 53).
6. Message centre. See WARNING AND
INFORMATION MESSAGES (page 106).
7. Tachometer. See INSTRUMENT PANEL
OVERVIEW (page 99).
8. Sequential gear change up paddle.
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(page 137).
9. Wiper and washer control. See Wipers
and washers (page 88).
10. Cruise control and Adaptive cruise
control steering wheel controls.
SeeCruise control (page 156).
See Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
(page 159).
11. Audio control panel. See Audio unit
overview (page 269).
12. Fascia lock/unlock buttons.
SeeLOCKING AND UNLOCKING
(page 26).
13. Touch-screen. See TOUCH-SCREEN
(page 109).
14. Hazard warning lamp switch.
SeeHAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
(page 77).
15. Climate contro l panel. SeeClimate
control (page 115). 16.
Glove box proximity sensor. See GLOVE
BOX (page 125).
17. Engine START/STOP switch.
SeeStarting the engine (page 132).
18. JaguarDrive gear selector.
SeeAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(page
137).
19. JaguarDrive mode selectors. See Driving
dynamics (page 169).
20. Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
SeeELECTRIC PARKIN G BRAKE (EPB)
(page 146).
21. Steering wheel adju stment control.
See ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
(page 67).
22. Starter control docking unit for the
Jaguar Smart Key.
SeeDOCKING/UNDOCKING THE
JAGUAR SMART KEY (page 20).
23. Bonnet release lever. See OPENING AND
CLOSING THE BONNET (page 195).
24. Luggage compartment release switch.
SeeLOCKING AND UNLOCKING
(page 26).
25. Headlamp levelling control.
SeeHEADLAMP LEVELLING (page 79).
26. Instrument lighting dimmer control.
SeeINSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
(page 123).
27. Rear fog lamps switch. See REAR FOG
LAMPS (page 77).
28. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Forward
Alert switch. See FORWARD ALERT
FUNCTION (page 164).

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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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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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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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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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
Service position
The windscreen wiper service position allows
the wipers to be parked in a more accessible
position. This makes it easier to change wiper
blades.
Setting the service position
1.With the ignition switched off, pull the
wiper stalk towards the steering wheel to
the single wipe position. Hold the stalk in
this position.
2. Make sure the brake pedal is not applied
and, while still holding the wiper stalk in
the single wipe positi on, press the ignition
START/STOP button to switch on the
ignition.
The wipers will move to the vertical (service)
position. Release the wiper stalk.
To return the wiper blades to the operating
position, turn the ignition off.
CAUTIONS
When checking or changing the wiper
blades, they can be set to the service
position or parked normally.
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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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