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Warning lamps
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HIGH BEAM (BLUE)
AUTO HIGH BEAM (GREEN)
ECO STOP/START (GREEN)
Note: Other warnings normall y associated with
an engine shutdown, for example the ignition
warning lamp, do not illuminate during an
engine shutdown by the Eco Stop/Start
system.
SIDE LIGHTS (GREEN)
DIRECTION INDICATORS (GREEN)
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are switched on or
flashed.
Illuminates when auto high beam
is enabled.
Illuminates when the engine is
shutdown by the Eco Stop/Start
system.
Illuminates when the side
(parking) lamps are switched on.
The appropriate warning lamp will
flash when the column stalk is
moved up or down to signal a turn.
If a direction indi cator bulb fails,
the audible ticking and warning
lamp will sound and flash at twice
the normal rate, when that
direction indicator is selected.

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Warning lamps
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Hazard or Condition Chime or tone/remedy
External lamps remain on when
the driver’s door is opened. A chime will sound until the lamps are switched off
or driver’s
door is closed (unless th e lighting control is in AUTO position).
Hazard warning indicators on. A ticking will sound until the hazard indicators are switched off.
Direction indicators on. A ticking will s ound until the indicators are switched off.
Memory 1 (or 2) settings sa ved. A short tone as the me mory selection is saved.
Seat belt reminder. A chime will sound if a seat belt is unbuckled whilst the vehicle
is moving. The warning will cease if the occupied seat’s belt is
re-buckled, the ignition is turned off or more than 3 minutes has
elapsed.
Electric parking brake (EPB). If the EPB is a pplied while the vehicle is moving a continuous
chime will sound; release the EPB. If there is a fault with the
system which would prevent the a pplication of the EPB, a brief
sequence of chimes is initiated.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
driver intervene. Multiple chime. Apply the brakes.
ACC low speed automatic
switch off. A chime will sound to indicate that the ACC system is no longer
operating.
Speed is over 15 km/h (9 mph)
above the set limit speed. A short warning chime. Reduce speed.
G e a r s e l e c t o r i s n o t i n P a r k w i t h
ignition off. A chime will sound. Select Park.
Entry delay warning (European
markets only). Intermittent slow, low pitc
hed chime. Disarm vehicle.
The Jaguar Smart Key cannot
be detected. A chime will sound. The Smart
Key should be docked in the
starter control unit. See 76, IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START .
The Jaguar Smart Key is to be
removed from the starter
control unit. A chime will sound for 60 seconds
if the Smart Key is in the
starter control unit and the driv er’s door is opened. The remote
handset should be undocked from the starter control unit. See
76, IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START .
DSC OFF A chime will sound.

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Message centre
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METRIC/IMPERIAL/MIXED DISPLAY
The display of me tric, imperial or mixed units is
selected via the touch screen:
• With the touch screen switched on, select
Set-up from the Home menu.
• Select Security/vehicle , then select Units.
• Touch the appropriate button to select
Metric or Imperial units.
Note: Temperature display can be changed
between °C (Celsius) and °F (Fahrenheit)
independently of Metric or Imperial units.
SERVICE INTERVAL INDICATOR
The service interval message will only be
displayed when the vehicle has less than
3200 km (2000 miles) be fore the service is
due.
When the ignition is switched on, and the
vehicle has started it s service countdown,
SERVICE REQ'D XXXX km (XXXX MLS) is
displayed in the message centre.
When the service distance has been reached,
SERVICE REQUIRED is displayed in the
message centre.
If no service inte rval indicator is
displayed during the vehicle service
cycle, make sure that your vehicle is
serviced in accordance with the
intervals, as stated in the Service
Portfolio.

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Touch screen
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Touch screenTOUCH SCREEN HOME MENU
1. Touch to select Valet mode.
Note: To enter/exit Valet mode, the correct
PIN will need to be entered. See 61,
SELECTING VALET MODE .
2. Touch to view the Audio/Video menu.
3. An overview of current audio information is
shown on the Home menu.
4. An overview of current navigation
information is shown on the Home menu.
5. Press to return the touch screen to the
Home menu.
6. Press to turn the touch screen on or off.
Note: Not fitted on vehicles with Eco Stop/
Start. Touch screen turns on and off with
ignition.
7. Touch to view the touch screen Climate
menu. Internal fr ont left and right
temperature settings, external temperature
and heated steering wheel control are also
shown on the Home menu.
8. Touch to select the Navigation menu. 9.
Short cut key. Use for personal short cuts
to any part of the system. Short cuts can be
made in the Set-Up Menu .
10. Short cut key. Use for personal short cuts
to any part of the system. Short cuts can be
made in the Set-Up Menu .
11. Short cut key. Use for personal short cuts
to any part of the system. Short cuts can be
made in the Set-Up Menu .
12. Touch to view the Phone menu.
13. Touch to select the vehicle Set-up menu, to
adjust touch screen, system, voice, trip
computer and security/vehicle settings.

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Touch screen
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TURNING OFF THE TOUCH SCREEN
Vehicles without Eco Stop/Start:
1. Press the screen on/off button once to
activate the screensaver (see 58, TOUCH
SCREEN HOME MENU ). If the screensaver
has not been set, a single press will turn off
the touch screen.
2. Press the screen on/off button twice to turn
off the touch screen.
3. To turn on the touch screen, press the
screen on/off button.
Vehicles with Eco Stop/Start:
1. From the Home menu , touch the screen off
soft key to activate the screensaver. If the
screensaver has not been set, touching the
screen off soft key w ill turn off the touch
screen.
2. From the screensaver, touch the screen off
soft key to turn off the touch screen.
3. To turn on the touch screen, touch
anywhere on the screen.
TOUCH SCREEN USE
Always run the engine during prolonged
use of the touch screen.
The buttons on the centre console, below the
touch screen display, are referred to as hard
buttons and should be pressed firmly. The
touch screen buttons are referred to as soft
keys and only require light pressure to
function. Do not use excessive pressure.
TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY ICONS
Touch screen display icons are as follows (they
may not all be displayed at the same time):
TOUCH SCREEN CARE
Do not use abrasive cleaners on the
touch screen. For approved cleaning
products, contact your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer.
TOUCH SCREEN SETUP
• Select Set-up from the Home menu.
The setup screen cont ains five settings
categories:
• Screen
• System
• Voice
• Trip computer
• Security/vehicle
Audio/Video: Touc h to select the
Audio/Video menu.
Climate: Touch to select the
Climate control menu.
Navigation: Touch to select the
Navigation menu.
Back soft key: Touch to return to
the previous screen displayed.
Shows the current status of the
relevant heated/ventilated seat.
Shows the current status of the
steering wheel heater.

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Heating and ventilation
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13. Left-hand temperature control: Press to
adjust temperature for the left side of the
vehicle. The temperat ure is displayed on
the touch screen ( HI or LO is displayed
when the maximum or minimum setting is
selected).
Note: The maximum possible temperature
differential betwee n left and right hand
temperature settings is 3°C (5.4°F).
14. Right-hand temperature control: Press to
adjust temperature for the right side of the
vehicle. The temperat ure is displayed on
the touch screen ( HI or LO is displayed
when the maximum or minimum setting is
selected).
15. Press briefly to select timed recirculation.
Press and hold to select continuous
recirculation. Press again to switch off. See
64, RECIRCULATION .
16. Press to access seat heating/ climate seat
menu.
17. AUTO control: Press to switch automatic
operation on.
18. Press to turn the heated rear screen on/off.
See 64, HEATED SCREENS .
19. Press to turn the heated front screen
on/off. See 64, HEATED SCREENS .
20. Defrost: Press to remove frost or heavy
misting from the winds creen. This setting
activates the blower s, air-conditioning,
front and rear screen heaters and prohibits
recirculation, to ac hieve a rapid defrost.
In addition to the selectable controls, the
climate menu displays symbols that indicate
the status of heating a nd ventilation functions.
Note: If the climate control system is switched
off, pressing an AUTO button or the Defrost
button, will switch the climate system on.HEATED SCREENS
With the engine running, the front (F) and rear
(R ) screen heaters, may be switched on and off
in any mode, including with the climate control
system off.
The front and rear screen heaters switch off
automatically after a timed period depending
on the ambient temperature. In cold ambient
conditions, below 5°C (41°F), the screen
heaters will switch on automatically when the
engine is started, unles s the engine or vehicle
interior is already warm.
RECIRCULATION
• Press briefly to activate timed
recirculation. The button indicator
illuminates when recirculation is on.
• Press and hold the but ton to activate
continuous recirculation. the button
indicator will flash and then illuminate
constantly.
• To cancel recirculation, press the button
briefly.
When selected, the air is recirculated inside the
vehicle. This helps to maintain a high or low
temperature, and is useful for preventing
fumes from entering the vehicle.
Timed recirculation : Recirculation will switch
off automatically after a set time (dependent on
the ambient temperature).
Latched recirculation: Recirculation will
remain on until the button is pressed again.
Note: Prolonged use at low temperatures may
cause the windows to mist.
Recirculation may also be selected in AUTO
mode, if the climate control system detects
high levels of pollution in the atmosphere
outside the vehicle (if an air quality sensor is
fitted). Manual operation of the recirculation
control will override the automatic setting.

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Luggage compartment
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Do not repeatedly attempt to close the
luggage compartment after it
automatically re-ope ns, or the latch
may overheat. If the cause of the
automatic re-ope ning cannot be
determined: Unlock all the doors and
the luggage compartment with the
Smart Key; make sure that all doors, the
bonnet and the luggage compartment
are closed properly; lock the vehicle
again with the Smart Key.
The luggage compartment can be opened
using the appropriate button (1) on the Smart
Key, or via keyless entry (see 6, KEYLESS
ENTRY ). Provided the vehicle is not locked, the
luggage compartment can also be opened
using either the interior release button (7) or
the exterior release button (4).
The emergency key blade in the Smart Key can
also be used to open the luggage
compartment, as follows:
1. Press and hold the release button (3) on
the Smart Key, then remove the emergency
key blade (2).
2. Use the emergency key blade to remove
the cap (5) from the trim panel above the
license plate.
3. Insert the emergency key blade into the
lock (6) and turn clockwise to open the
luggage compartment.
If the security system is armed, the alarm
will sound when the luggage compartment
is opened. To deactiva te the alarm, press
the vehicle unlock button on the Smart Key
or press the engine START/STOP button
with the Smart Key inside the vehicle.SOFT-CLOSE LID
Care should be taken when manually
latching the boot lid as the soft-close
feature will automat ically close the
latch and possible injury may occur.
To activate the soft-close feature, lower the
luggage compartment lid onto the latch. The lid
will then automatically move to the fully closed
and latched position.
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
All items carried in the vehicle should
be properly secured.
Four securing points are provided in the
luggage area to assist in safely securing items.
Note: A range of approved luggage retention
accessories are available from your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer.

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Starting the engine
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Starting the engineSTARTING A PETROL ENGINE
The Smart Key may not be detected if it
is placed within a metal container or if it
is shielded by a device with a back-lit
LCD screen, such as a smart phone,
laptop (including laptop bag), games
console etc. Keep the Smart Key clear of
such devices when attempting Keyless
entry or Keyless starting.
With the brake pedal applied ( 1) and with a
valid Jaguar Smart Key in the vehicle, press
and release the STAR T/STOP button. The
engine will start, the Ja guarDrive selector will
elevate out of the cent re console and a drive
gear can be selected.
Note: If, during the start procedure, the brake
pedal is released, a gear change is made or if a
fault occurs, Smart Start cancelled is
displayed in the message centre and the start
procedure is cancelled.
STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE
The Smart Key may not be detected if it
is placed within a meta l container or if it
is shielded by a device with a back-lit
LCD screen, such as a smart phone,
laptop (including la ptop bag), games
console etc. Keep the Smart Key clear of
such devices when attempting Keyless
entry or Keyless starting.
With the brake pedal applied and with a valid
Jaguar Smart Key in the vehicle, press and
release the START/STOP button. In ambient
conditions, within 3 se conds, the engine will
start to crank. The JaguarDrive selector will
elevate out of the centre console.
In very cold conditions, expect engine cranking
times to increase.
Note: If, during the start procedure, the brake
pedal is released, a gear change is made or if a
fault occurs, Smart Start cancelled is
displayed in the message centre and the start
procedure is cancelled.
SWITCHING ON THE IGNITION
To turn on the ignition without starting the
engine, make sure th e brake pedal is not
applied and that there is a valid Smart Key in
the vehicle, then press and release the
START/STOP button.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed when the
START/STOP button is pressed, the engine will
start.