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Heating and ventilation
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AIR QUALITY SENSOR
If the air quality sensor detects pollution, air
recirculation is selected automatically to
reduce pollutants entering the vehicle.
The sensitivity of the se nsor can be adjusted
using the touch screen:
1. Select Settings from the Climate menu.
2. Touch the +/- buttons on the screen to
increase/decrease sensitivity.
To switch the function o ff, decrease sensitivity
to the minimum setting.
EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE
The external temperature is displayed in the
Home menu of the touch screen and in the
instrument panel.
When the external temp erature is low enough
that ice may be present on the road, an amber
snowflake warning lamp w ill illuminate in the
instrument panel.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO mode should be used as the normal
operating mode. The air conditioning, heating
and ventilation controls automatically provide
an optimum environment at the selected
temperature.
Note: Screen heating and timed air
recirculation may be se lected in AUTO mode.
Any other manual adjustment cancels AUTO
operation.
Note: Water expelled by the air conditioning
may collect underneath the vehicle when
parked. This is not cause for concern.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
The driver and front seat passenger zone
temperatures can be i ndependently adjusted.
The temperature for each zone is displayed on
the relevant side of the touch screen.
Note: The maximum possible temperature
differential between the driver and passenger
settings is 3°C (5.4°F).
HEATED SEATS
Note: The seat heaters will only operate when
the engine is running.
The heated seats are controlled from the Home
or Climate menu on the touch screen.
• Touch the appropriate seat icon to switch
on the seat heater at maximum
temperature (3 red bars).
• Touch the icon a second and third time to
reduce the temperature (2 and 1 red bars).
• Touch the icon a fourth time to switch the
seat heater off.
This icon appears at the top of the
touch screen when the air quality
sensor is switched on.

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Towing
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TowingTOWING A TRAILER
(V6 petrol and diesel vehicles only)
Never exceed the maximum weights
for the vehicle or the trailer. Damage
to the vehicle coul d occur and vehicle
stability and braking could be
adversely affected. This could lead to
loss of control and increased braking
distance, resulting in a rollover or
crash.
To preserve handling and stability,
only fit Jaguar approved towing
accessories.
Never use towing eyes or lashing
points to tow a trailer. They have not
been designed for this purpose and
doing so may cause them to fail,
resulting in injury or death.
When towing, do not exceed 100 km/h
(60 mph). If using a temporary spare
wheel, do not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).
Note: It is the driver’s re sponsibility to ensure
that the towing vehicle, and the trailer, are
being used correctly and in accordance with
manufacturer’s reco mmendations and any
applicable legislation.
Information on towing, towing weight
capacities and regulati ons is available from
your Dealer and from the main motoring and
caravanning organisations.
The following are important points of safety,
stability and comfort. Seek further advice if
necessary.
• Maximum braked to wing weight is
permissible, provided that long periods of
uphill driving on gradients over 8% are not
undertaken. •
At altitudes above 1000 metres (3250 feet),
the stipulated maximum permitted Gross
Train Weight must be reduced by 10% for
every 1000 metres (3250 feet) in altitude,
because the thinner atmosphere can
reduce engine performance.
Diesel engines : When ambient temperature
exceeds 40°C (104°F), the engine coolant
temperature may increase above normal
operating level. If this occurs, the engine
management system will initiate a series of
actions to restore normal operating conditions,
which may include:
• A message centre message.
• Engine performance reduction.
• Air conditioning system cycling. The air
conditioning temper ature output will
fluctuate between hot and cold, in order to
dissipate engine heat. If engine overheat
persists, the air conditioning will move to
continuous heat output.
It is advisable to bring the vehicle and trailer to
a convenient stop and allo w the engine to idle
until normal temperature is restored. Do not
turn off the engine.
TRAILER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Only connect approved electrical
circuits, which are in good condition, to
the trailer socket. Connecting incorrect
or faulty circuits, may seriously damage
the vehicle’s electrical circuits.
The vehicle’s electrical system has been
designed to support all towing requirements
and comply with legal requirements for the
specific territory in which the vehicle is first
sold.
Note: The rear parking se nsors automatically
disable when the trailer electrical connection is
made using Jaguar approved towing
equipment.

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Starting the engine
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PETROL ENGINES
If the engine persistently fails to start, press the
START/STOP button (without applying the
brake pedal) to return the ignition to
convenience mode. Slowly depress the
accelerator pedal fully, ho ld it in this position
and press the START/STOP button with the
brake pedal applied, the engine will start to
crank. Release the accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
If the engine still fails to start, consult your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
DIESEL ENGINES
If the engine persistently fails to start, press
and hold the START/STOP button (with the
brake pedal applied). Keep the START/STOP
button and the brake pedal pressed until the
engine starts, then release.
If the engine still fails to start, consult your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE WHILE
MOVING
It is not advisable to switch off the
engine whilst the vehicle is moving.
However, should such a situation
arise, then the following procedure
applies.
• Press and hold the engine START/STOP
button for 2 seconds, or;
• Press the engine START/STOP button
twice within 2 seconds.
In either case, the warning Engine stop button
pressed will be displayed in the message
centre.
ROLLING RE-START
If the engine is switched off whilst the vehicle
is moving, a rolling re-sta rt can be initiated by
selecting neut ral and pressing the engine
START/STOP button.
ECO STOP/START
The Stop/Start system is designed to improve
fuel efficiency and is automatically activated
when the ignition is turned on. If the vehicle is
stopped (e.g. at traffic lights or in traffic), the
engine will turn off (unl ess it is required to
support other vehicle systems). When the
brake is released and a drive gear is selected,
the engine will restart automatically.
To activate an automatic engine stop:
• Stop the vehicle from a speed greater than
4 km/h (2.5 mph) and apply sufficient
brake pressure to ensure the vehicle is
stationary.
• Alternatively, whilst stationary, select P
(Park) or N (Neutral).
To activate an automatic engine restart release
the brake pedal with D (Drive) or S (Sport)
selected.
The warning lamp in the
instrument panel illuminates when
the engine has been switched off
by the Stop/Start system.

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Intelligent stop/start
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Intelligent stop/startECO STOP/START
The Stop/Start system is designed to improve
fuel efficiency and is automatically activated
when the ignition is turned on. If the vehicle is
stopped (e.g. at traffic lights or in traffic), the
engine will turn off ( unless it is required to
support other vehicle systems). When the
brake is released and a drive gear is selected,
the engine will restart automatically.
To activate an automatic engine stop:
• Stop the vehicle from a speed greater than
4 km/h (2.5 mph) and apply sufficient
brake pressure to ensure the vehicle is
stationary.
• Alternatively, whilst stationary, select P
(Park) or N (Neutral).
To activate an automatic engine restart release
the brake pedal with D (Drive) or S (Sport)
selected. The engine will also restart if one of the
following occurs:
•
The accelerator pedal is pressed.
• A shift paddle is used to select a gear.
• R (Reverse) is selected.
• Climate control system demand increases.
• The vehicle’s speed exceeds approximately
1 km/h (0.5 mph).
• Battery charge becomes low.
• Brake vacuum has be en reduced (e.g.
using the brake pedal repeatedly with the
engine off).
• Stop/Start is deactivated.
The following conditions will prevent an
automatic engine stop:
• A shift paddle has been used to select a
gear.
• The external temperature is less than
approximately 0 °C (32 °F).
• The external temperature is more than
approximately 40 °C (104 °F).
• The engine has not reached operating
temperature.
• The driver's door is opened.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The climate control system demand
requires the engine to be running (for
example, in Defrost mode).
• The battery charge is low.
• The bonnet is opened.
• Stop/Start is deactivated.
The warning lamp in the
instrument panel
illuminates when
the engine has been switched off
by the Stop/Start system.

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Gearbox
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GearboxAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1. To select drive or re verse gear, press the
brake pedal and rotate the drive selector.
2. To select sport mode, from D press the
drive selector dow n and rotate to S.
3. Gear shift paddles (left paddle for
downshifts, right pa ddle for upshifts).
4. Pull briefly to change gear.
To exit manual mode, either pull and hold
the shift-up paddle for approximately one
second (to return directly to automatic
operation in D or S), or if in S, rotate the
gear selector to the D position.
5. Selected gear display when using manual
gear selection. Note:
Display shows eight gears on
vehicles with I4 diesel engine.
Never select the Park ( P) position whilst
the vehicle is in motion.
Never select the Reverse ( R) position
whilst the vehicle is in forward motion.
Never select a forward gear whilst the
vehicle is moving backwards.
Do not rev the engine or allow it to run
above normal idle speed while selecting
D or R, or while the vehicle is stationary
with any gear selected.

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Brakes
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BrakesIMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal whilst the vehicle is in motion.
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 wi th the engine off,
but far more pressure will be required
to operate them.
If the red brake warning lamp
illuminates, safely bring the vehicle to
a stop, as quickly as possible and
seek qualified assistance.
Never place non-approved floor
matting or any other obstructions
under the brake pedal. This restricts
pedal travel and braking efficiency.
Driving through heavy rain or water can have
an adverse effect on braking efficiency. Under
such circumstances, it is recommended that
you lightly apply the brak es intermittently to
dry the brakes.
BRAKE WARNING LAMPS
Note: This warning lamp will also illuminate if
there is a fault with the parking brake. See 88,
ELECTRIC PARKIN G BRAKE (EPB).
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE
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 heavily laden.
A fault with the EBD system is indicated by the
red brake warning lamp and the message EBD
FAULT . The braking system will still operate,
but without EBD assist ance. Seek qualified
assistance to have the fault rectified.
EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST (EBA)
The EBA system measures the rate at which the
brake pressure increases. If the system detects
an emergency braki ng situation, EBA
automatically initiates fu ll braking effect. This
can reduce stopping distances in critical
situations.
A fault with the EBA system is indicated by the
brake warning lamp illuminating and
Emergency Brake Assist Not Available
displaying in the message centre. The braking
system will still func tion, but without EBA
assistance. Seek qualified assistance to have
the fault rectified.
EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL (ESS)
ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) automatically
activates the hazard warning lights during
emergency braking to warn other road users
and reduce the risk of a collision.
If the parking brake
is released and
this red warning lamp illuminates
while driving and/or the message
Brake Fluid Low is displayed in the
message centre, check the brake
fluid level at the earliest
opportunity and top-up as
required.
If this amber warning lamp
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.

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Brakes
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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 upwards and release. The
switch will return to the neutral position.
The red brake warning lamp on the instrument
panel will illuminate.
The Drive Away Release feature allows the
parking brake to release automatically as the
vehicle is driven away.
The warning lamp will remain on briefly if the
parking brake is applied when the ignition
system is reverted to convenience mode.
If a fault in the system is detected, the amber
brake warning lamp will illuminate and PARK
BRAKE FAULT or CANNOT APPLY PARK
BRAKE will be displayed in the message centre.
Seek qualified assistan ce 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 f unction correctly.
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.
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 th e 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.
Always apply the parking brake when
the vehicle is parked.

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Parking aids
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Parking aidsPARKING AID OPERATION
1. Rear view camera. See 93, REAR VIEW
CAMERA .
2. Parking aid switch: Press to turn the
parking aid on and off.
3. Approximately 600 mm (24 inches).
4. Approximately 800 mm (31 inches).
5. Approximately 1800mm (71 inches).
It remains the driver’s responsibility
to detect obstacles and estimate the
vehicle’s distance from them. Some
overhanging objects, barriers, small
children, animals, thin obstructions or
painted surfaces may not be detected
by the system. Systems using the same frequency
band as the front parking sensors, may
cause irregular tones to be emitted.
Note: The sensors are active when the gear
selector is in neutral, and in drive after moving
from reverse. Therefore , if an obstacle is
detected an audible warning tone will sound.
REAR FITTED ACCESSORIES
Particular care must be taken when reversing
with rear fitted accessories, as the rear parking
aid will only indicate the distance from the
bumper to the obstacle.