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JaguarDrive control See page 2, items 17, 20 and 21 Parking aids
Glovebox valet mode
Door mirrors and blind spot monitoring
Driving aids Driving aids
Winter mode, Dynamic mode and Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) allow the driver to more finely tune the
vehicle driving characteristics to suit prevailing conditions.
Winter mode.
1. Use in slippery road conditions.
Selects 2nd gear for driving away, moderates engine
response and modifies gear change strategy to ensure
maximum possible traction is achieved.
Dynamic mode.
2. Optimises vehicle systems to
deliver a high performance driving experience. If Sport
mode is now used with paddle gear selection, there is no
automatic gear change, even if the rev limit is reached.
Dynamic mode remains selected for 6 hours after the
engine is switched off
DSC.
3. The default condition at engine start is DSC on
and is designed to control vehicle stability.
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TracDSC is an alternative setting that optimises the
DSC settings for maximum traction in difficult conditions.
TracDSC enables a more involving and focused driving
experience. To select TracDSC, press and release the
button. Touch again to return to DSC. To turn DSC off,
press for more than 10 seconds.
Message center
The Message center displays the
JaguarDrive Selector position,
P, R, N, D or S, the manual mode
gear selections 1 to 6 (or 1 to 8)
and the JaguarDrive Control mode
selection.
When TracDSC is selected, the DSC warning lamp will
illuminate and the Message center will briefly display
TRAC DSC.
When DSC OFF is selected, the DSC warning lamp will
illuminate and the Message center will display DSC OFF
until DSC is reinstated.
Driving mode settings
Refer to the Owner’s Handbook section, Stability
control, for examples of JaguarDrive settings.
Blind spot monitoring
Each mirror displays amber icons to warn of overtaking
vehicles in adjacent lanes. The monitored area extends
approximately 20 ft (6 meters) behind your rear wheels
and 8.2 ft (2.5 meters) to the sides.
It switches on automatically at speeds above 10mph
(16km/h) while in a forward gear. An amber dot
illuminates when speed is below the threshold.
Mirror dip when reversing
This feature can be used to improve lower side views
while reversing. It can be enabled or disabled via the
touch screen. From the Home screen, select Vehicle,
then
Veh.
settings, then Parking.
To set a dip position:
• with the electric parking brake on, select reverse gear
• adjust the mirror position to view the lower rear kerb
and vehicle.
Subsequently, each time reverse gear is selected, the set
dip position will be automatically selected. The mirrors
will return to their normal position when another gear is
selected.
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When Reverse is selected, the rear and front parking
aids and rear view camera will activate.
The touch screen will display a vehicle graphic and
indicate the approximate distance to any object
detected. An audible alert will increase in frequency as
the object is approached.
When moving forward into a space,
activate the front sensors with the
parking aid switch in the overhead panel.
Alternatively, select R then Drive.
Audible alert volume can be adjusted via the touch
screen. From the Home screen, select Set-up, then
System, then Volume presets. Use the + or - soft keys
alongside Parking aid to adjust volume.
Cancelling the parking aid screen
Touch the screen to return to the previous view. Rear view camera
Activates when Reverse is selected. Guidance lines to
aid reversing appear on the touch screen. The camera
display has priority over the parking aid display. To view
the parking aid display instead, or cancel the display at
any time, touch the display.
Note: Sensors may activate when water, snow or ice are
detected on the surface of the sensors. Ensure that the
sensors are cleaned regularly.
To open the glovebox, press the facia mounted switch.
Valet mode
The glovebox and luggage compartment can be security
locked to deny access to a parking attendant. Before
handing over your Smart Key, remove the emergency key
blade and keep it in a safe place.
To set your Personal Identification Number (PIN) :
• On the touch screen select Home menu.
• Now select Valet.
• Enter a your 4 digit PIN (personally chosen) and touch
OK. Valet on is displayed as a confirmation.
To deselect valet mode
Access the Valet screen and enter your 4 digit PIN. Now
press OK. Valet off is displayed and the glovebox and
luggage compartment are now accessible.
Insert the emergency key blade back into the Smart Key.
Powerfold mirrors - See page 2, item 31
Press buttons simultaneously to fold the mirrors
inward. Press again to unfold.
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