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english-en (10, 18, 21 & 25)
Contents
3
Introduction...................................... 2
Entering the vehicle .......................... 4
Exiting the vehicle............................. 9
Front seats...................................... 12
Rear seats ...................................... 17
Head restraints ............................... 20
Steering wheel ................................ 22
Occupant safety .............................. 23
Exterior lights ................................. 36
Interior lights .................................. 39
Wipers and washers ....................... 40
Windows ........................................ 42
Mirrors ........................................... 44
Blind spot monitoring ..................... 46
Garage door opener........................ 48
Warning lamps ............................... 51
Message centre .............................. 56
Touch screen .................................. 58
Heating and ventilation ................... 63
Luggage compartment ................... 67
Towing ........................................... 69
Storage compartments ................... 72
Starting the engine ......................... 74
Intelligent stop/start ....................... 79
Gearbox .......................................... 81
Stability control .............................. 83
Brakes ............................................ 87
Tyre pressure monitoring system... 89
Parking aids.................................... 92
Cruise control ................................. 94
Adaptive cruise control ................... 96
Automatic speed limiter................ 103
Audio/video overview ................... 104
Radio ............................................ 109DAB radio ..................................... 111
Portable media ............................. 113
CD player...................................... 119
Television ..................................... 122
Video media player ....................... 124
Voice control ................................ 126
Telephone..................................... 128
Navigation system ........................ 134
Tyre repair kit ............................... 147
Fuel and refuelling ........................ 152
Maintenance ................................. 158
Fluid level checks ......................... 168
Technical specifications ............... 175
Vehicle battery.............................. 182
Tyres ............................................ 185
Fuses ............................................ 188
Wheel changing............................ 194
Vehicle recovery ........................... 197
After a collision ............................ 198
Vehicle identification .................... 200
Type approval ............................... 202
Controls overview......................... 224 

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(FM8) SEMCON JLR OWNER GUIDE VER 1.00  EURO
LANGUAGE: english-en; MARQUE: jaguar; MODEL: XF
Brakes
87
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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(FM8) SEMCON JLR OWNER GUIDE VER 1.00  EURO
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Tyre repair kit
149
USING THE TYRE REPAIR KIT
Avoid skin contact with the sealant 
which contains natural rubber latex.
If the tyre inflation pressure does not 
reach 1.8 bar (26 psi, 180 kPa) within 
seven minutes, the tyre may have 
suffered excessive damage. A 
temporary repair will not be possible, 
and the vehicle should not be driven 
until the tyre has been replaced.
Before attempting a  tyre repair, ensure 
that the vehicle is parked safely, as far 
away from passing traffic as possible.
Ensure that the parking brake is applied 
and  P (Park) is selected.
Do not attempt to remove foreign 
objects such as nails, screws, etc. from 
the tyre.
Always run the engine when using the 
compressor, unless the vehicle is in an 
enclosed or poorly ventilated space, as 
this may cause asphyxiation.
To prevent overheatin g, do not operate 
the compressor continuously for longer 
than ten minutes.
Note:  All vehicle drivers and occupants should 
be made aware that a temporary repair has 
been made to a tyre fitt ed to the vehicle. They 
should also be made  aware of the special 
driving conditions im posed when using a 
repaired tyre.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Check the tyre sidewall prior to 
inflation. If there are any cracks, 
bumps or similar damage, do not 
attempt to inflate the tyre. Do not 
stand directly besi de the tyre while 
the compressor is pumping. Watch the 
tyre sidewall. If any cracks, bumps or 
similar damage appear, turn off the 
compressor and let the air out by 
means of the pressure relief valve. Do 
not continue to use the tyre.
1. Open the tyre repair kit and peel off the 
maximum speed label. Attach the label to 
the facia in the driver's field of vision. Take 
care not to obstruct an y of the instruments 
or warning lights.
2. Uncoil the compressor power cable and 
the inflation hose.
3. Unscrew the orange cap from the sealant 
bottle receiver and the sealant bottle cap.
4. Screw the sealant bottle into the receiver 
(clockwise) until tight.
•Screwing the bottle onto the receiver 
will pierce the bottle's seal. Once the 
receiver has been  fitted, a ratchet 
prevents it from being removed.
5. Remove the valve cap from the damaged 
tyre.
6. Remove the protective cap from the 
inflation hose and connect the inflation 
hose to the tyre valve. Ensure that the hose 
is screwed on firmly.
7. Ensure that the compressor switch is in the 
off ( 0) position.
8. Insert the power cable connector into the 
auxiliary power socket.
9. Unless the vehicle is in an enclosed area, 
start the engine. 

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Fuel and refuelling
155
To close the filler flap, push the flap until 
latched closed.
Note:  The filler flap will only be locked closed 
when the vehicle is centrally locked.
FUEL FILLER
When refuelling ensure that all 
windows, doors, and sunroof are fully 
closed, particularly if young children 
or animals are in the vehicle.
Do not attempt to fill the tank to its 
maximum capacity. If the vehicle is to 
be parked on a slope, in direct 
sunlight or high am bient temperature, 
expansion of the fuel could cause 
spillage. 
Check the fuel pump information 
carefully, to ensure that you are putting 
the correct fuel into the vehicle.
If the vehicle is filled with incorrect fuel, 
it is essential that  you seek qualified 
assistance before you start the engine.
Fuel station pumps  are equipped with 
automatic cut-off sensing, to avoid fuel 
spillage. Fill the tank until the filler nozzle 
automatically cuts off the supply. Do not 
attempt to fill the tank beyond this point.
Note:  Filling station pumps  used for diesel 
commercial vehicles deliver fuel at a higher 
rate than normal. The hi gher fill rate can cause 
premature cut-off and ma y cause fuel spillage. 
Therefore, it is recommended that only 
standard light vehicle pumps are used.
DIESEL MISFUELLING PROTECTION 
DEVICE
When the misfuelling device is 
activated it may cause fuel to be 
discharged from the filler neck.
If the narrow filler nozzl e fitted to pumps 
delivering unleaded petrol  is fully inserted into 
the filler neck the misfue l protection device will 
activate.
Note:  The spout on some fuel cans and older 
fuel pumps may trigger  the misfuelling device.
When activated, the ye llow protection device 
will be visible inside the filler neck. It will 
prevent fuel flow into the tank. Before fuelling 
can continue with the correct fuel the device 
will need to be reset.
The reset tool is stored in the luggage 
compartment clipped onto the battery retaining 
bar. 

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Maintenance
160
FUEL SYSTEM
Under no circumst ances should any 
part of the fuel system be dismantled 
or replaced by anyone other than a 
suitably qualified vehi cle technician.
Ensure sparks and naked lights are 
kept away from the engine 
compartment.
Wear protective clothing, including, 
where practicable, gloves made from 
an impervious material.
USED ENGINE OIL
Prolonged contact with  engine oil may cause 
serious skin disorders,  including dermatitis 
and cancer of the skin. Always wash 
thoroughly after contact.
OPENING THE BONNET
Do not attempt to open the bonnet if the 
pedestrian protec tion system has 
deployed.
1. Pull the bonnet release handle located in 
the left-hand front footwell.
2. Lift the bonnet safety  catch lever located 
below the centre point of the bonnet, and 
raise the bonnet.
CLOSING THE BONNET
Do not drive with the bonnet retained 
by the safety catch alone.
1. Lower the bonnet until  the safety catch 
engages. Using bot h hands, press the 
bonnet down until the catches click.
2. Check that both catche s are fully engaged 
by attempting to lift  both sides of the front 
edge of the bonnet.  This should be free 
from all movement. 

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Fluid level checks
168
Fluid level checksCHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the engine oil weekly. If any 
significant or sudden drop in oil level is 
noted, seek qualified assistance.
If the message  ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 
LOW  is displayed, stop the engine as 
soon as it is safe to do so and seek 
qualified assistance. Do not start the 
engine until the cause has been 
rectified.
Prior to checking the oil level ensure that the 
vehicle is on level ground.
All except V6 petrol engines
Ensure that:
• The engine oil has reached working 
temperature (oil is hot).
• The engine has been switched off for ten 
minutes, as the syst em will not give an 
accurate reading until the oil level has 
stabilised.
The oil level can then be  checked as follows: 
1. Switch on the ignition (do not start the 
engine).
2. Ensure Park (P ) is selected.
3. Press the trip button (on the end of the 
lighting control stalk)  repeatedly until the 
oil can icon, along with the current oil level 
status and topping-up ad vice is displayed 
in the message centre, as follows. A.
Oil level at recommended level. No top-up 
required.
B. Add 0.5 litres (0.9 pints) of oil.
C. Add 1 litre (1.8 pints) of oil.
D. Oil level above maximum for safe 
operation. Do not drive the vehicle. Seek 
qualified assistance.
E. Oil level below mi nimum for safe 
operation. Add 1.5 litres (2.6 pints) of oil, 
then recheck the level.
F. Oil level stabilising,  oil level not available.
Wait 10 minutes, then recheck the oil level 
display.
If this display is accompanied by the 
warning message  ENGINE OIL LEVEL 
MONITOR SYSTEM FAULT , seek qualified 
assistance. 

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english-en (10, 18, 21 & 25)
Index
208
Daily checks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    158
Data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    199
Daylight running lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    37
Dealer locations (Jaguar). . . . . . . . . . . . .    141
Declarations of conformity  . . . . . . . . . . .    202navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    146
Derv sulphur content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    153
Deselecting valet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    62
Destination entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    138 postcode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    140
search area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    138
town  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    141
Detection beam issues  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    99
Dialling a number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    132
Diesel engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    153, 154starting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    74
switching off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    75
filler flap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    154, 155
fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    157
misfuel device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    155
specification  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    156
sulphur content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    153
water in fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    153
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) . . . . . . . . . .    159
Differential control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    85
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    178
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    36 warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    54
Disability modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    158
Door mirrors BSM (Blind spot monitor)
sensor blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    47
system fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    47
Door transceiver
entry gate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    50
garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    48
programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    48
programming a single button  . . . . . . . .    49
rolling code device programming  . . . . .    49
Double locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
DPF (Diesel particulate filter) . . . . . . . . . .    159 Drive away locking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Drive control
operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  86
Driver controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  226
Driver information module information messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
trip computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
warning lamps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
Driving ACC (Adaptive cruise c ontrol) . . . . . .  96, 99
override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  98
adaptive cruise control automatic switch off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  98
arduous conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  159
ASL (Automatic speed limiter)  . . . . . . .  103 setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  103
before starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  198
BSM (Blind spot monitor) sensor blockage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  226
cruise control automatic switch off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  95
change speed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94
set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94
daily checks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  158
DSC warning lamp
active. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
dynamic mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  83
EBA (Emergency brake assist)  . . . . . . . .  87
EBD (Electronic brake  force distribution)   87
forward alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
mirror dip when reversing. . . . . . . . . . . .  45
sitting correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
wipers
rain sensor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
DSC (Dynamic st ability control)
switching between DSC and tracDSC  . . .  84
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  84
switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  84 

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Index
213
warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    51side lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    54
TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring  system)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    53
wiper detection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    37
Leather cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    166
License plate bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    163
Lights condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    38
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    36
Limp home mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    82
List soft key (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . .    142
Load securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    68
Loading DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    125
Locking
alarm sensor faults  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    11
automatic relocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    11
confirmation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
door locks and release leve rs  . . . . . . . . .    9
double locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
drive away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7
global closing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    10
keyless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    10
mislock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    10
Locking and unlocking alarmperimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    11
sensor faults  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    11
passive arming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    11
single locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    4
Locking column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    75
Lubricants
specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    175
Luggage anchor points  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    68
Luggage compartment closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    67
fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    192
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    67M
Main beam (auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Maintenance
blocked washer jets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  162
boost starting connecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  183
disconnecting cables. . . . . . . . . . . . .  183
brake fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171
capacities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  179
changing a fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  188
checking the tyre pressures  . . . . . . . . .  185
checking the tyre pressures after  a repair  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150
cleaning
polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165
removing grease and tar . . . . . . . . . .  165
removing stains  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  166
cleaning alloy wheels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  164
cleaning glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165
cleaning parking sensors  . . . . . . . . . . . .  93
cleaning rear screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165
closing the bonnet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  160
coolant level checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  170
daily checks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  158
DPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  159
engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  161
exterior cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  164
fuse box (luggage compartment)  . . . . .  192
interior cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165, 166
jump starting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  183
label locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  200
leather cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  166
lubricants and fliud sp ecifications. . . . .  175
number plate bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  163
paintwork repair  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  164
smart key battery changing. . . . . . . . . . . .  8
sunroof wind deflector  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165
weekly checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  158
Manual head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Map (navigation system)  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  140
Map split screen (navigations system) . . .  137
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  125 inhibited  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  125