2015 JAGUAR XF Quick Start Guide

CONTENTS
Driver controls 2
V ehicle access
3
C

omfort adjustments
4
S

tarting and driving
5
Hea

ting and ventilation
10
A

udio and Touch screen
11
Na

vigation 14
Telephone
15
Gas station information

16
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Some features may not apply to your vehicle.
Refer to the Owner

2
DRIVER CONTROLSVEHICLE ACCESS
1. Headlamps, turn signals and Trip computer.
2.
Man
ual gear change paddle (-) down.
3.

A
udio and phone switches.
4.

Instr
ument panel, warning lamps and Message

center.
5.

Cr
uise control switches. Adaptive cruise control gap

setting and Cr

uise control cancel.
6.

Man
ual gear change paddle (+) up.
7.

Wiper/w
ashers.
8.

Centr
al locking switches.
9.

T
ouch screen on/off or Intelligent stop/start.
10.
T

ouch screen.
11.
Hazard w

arning.
12.
Na

vigation.
13.
Phone men

u.
14.
Home men

u.
15.
Climate control.


16.
Gear selector

.
17.
Dynamic stability control s

witch.
18.
A

utomatic speed limiter switch.
19.
Electr

ic parking brake.
20.
Dynamic mode s

witch.
21.
Winter mode s

witch.
22.
ST

ART/STOP.
23.
A

udio system.
24.
Heated steer

ing wheel/horn/air bag. 25. Steer
ing wheel adjustment.
26.
Instr

uments dimmer control.
27.
Rear f

og lamps.
28.
T

runk release.
29.
F

orward alert.
30.
P

ower folding mirror adjuster.
31.
P

ower folding mirror selectors.
32.
Windo

w controls.
33.
Rear windo

w isolator.
Trunk release
With the vehicle unlocked, press 28 or the release button
under the chrome finisher at the rear of the vehicle.
Rear seat release
The rear seat release handles are located inside the
Luggage compartment. Pull one or both handles to
release the seat backs and fold forward. Head restraints
can be removed if required.
Unlocking mode alternatives
Single-point entry allows only the driver’s door to
unlock with a single press. A second press unlocks all
other doors and the trunk.
Multi-point entry will unlock all of the doors and the
trunk with a single press.
To change between modes, with the vehicle unlocked,
press the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 3
seconds. The hazard warning lamps will flash twice to
confirm the change.
Smart key
Keyless entry/exit
To unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm, first make
sure that the Smart key is outside of the vehicle but within
3 ft (1 m).
Operate a door handle or the trunk release button.
To lock the vehicle and arm the alarm, first make sure
that the Smart key is outside the vehicle but within 3 ft
(1 m).
Press a door handle button once to Single lock.
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DRIVER CONTROLSVEHICLE ACCESS
The Smart key may not be detected if it is placed in
a metal container, or if it is shielded by a device with
a back-lit LCD screen, (e.g., laptop, smart phone,
etc). Keep the Smart key clear of such devices
when attempting Keyless entry or Keyless starting.
Do not leave your Smart key in the trunk, as the
vehicle WILL NOT automatically unlock (should it
become shielded).
25. Steering wheel adjustment.
26. Instruments dimmer control.
27. Rear fog lamps.
28. Trunk release.
29. Forward alert.
30. Power folding mirror adjuster.
31. Power folding mirror selectors.
32. Window controls.
33. Rear window isolator.
Trunk release
With the vehicle unlocked, press 28 or the release button
under the chrome finisher at the rear of the vehicle.
Rear seat release
The rear seat release handles are located inside the
Luggage compartment. Pull one or both handles to
release the seat backs and fold forward. Head restraints
can be removed if required.
Unlocking mode alternatives
Single-point entry allows only the driver’s door to
unlock with a single press. A second press unlocks all
other doors and the trunk.
Multi-point entry will unlock all of the doors and the
trunk with a single press.
To change between modes, with the vehicle unlocked,
press the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 3
seconds. The hazard warning lamps will flash twice to
confirm the change.
Smart key
Press once to lock the vehicle and arm only the
exterior (perimetric) alarm.
Multi-point entry - Press once to disarm the alarm,
unlock all of the doors and unlock the trunk.
Press and hold to unlock all doors and open the
windows and sunroof (Global opening).
Press once to switch the headlamps on for up
to 120 seconds. Time delay is set on the lighting
control. Press again to switch off.
Press to open only the trunk. The rest of the
security system remains active.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to

activ

ate/cancel the panic alarm.
Keyless entry/exit
To unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm, first make
sure that the Smart key is outside of the vehicle but within
3 ft (1 m).
Operate a door handle or the trunk release button.
To lock the vehicle and arm the alarm, first make sure
that the Smart key is outside the vehicle but within 3 ft
(1 m).
Press a door handle button once to Single lock.
Operating note
If the Smart key fails to operate, hold it against
the facia, over the auxiliary switch pack. Start the
engine as normal (see page 5). The Smart key
can now be removed.
Emergency key release
Slide the side section up to remove. Remove the
keyblade and unfold it.
Use the blade to lever off the appropriate door lock cover.
The cover has a key symbol embossed into it.
Insert the key into the exposed lock, then turn and
release it to unlock.
If the security system was previously armed with the
Smart key,
when the door
is unlocked
the alarm will
sound. To
disarm the
alarm, press the
unlock button
on the Smart
key or press the
START/STOP
button with the Smart key inside the vehicle.
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COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Setting the driving position
See page 2, items 25, 30 and 31.
Driver’s seat
Set the seat position using the following controls:
1.
Seatbac
k angle and head restraint.
2.

Lumbar suppor
t.
3.

Side bolster - deflate
.
4.

Side bolster - inflate
.
5.

Cushion length.

6.

Seat f
orwards and back, cushion height and cushion
angle.
7.

With the v
ehicle stationary, adjust the steering wheel
to the required driving position.
Note: Seat heater controls are accessed via the Touch
screen.
Storing the driving position to memory
When the driver’s seat, steering wheel and door mirrors
are adjusted to the required position, the settings can be
stored.
8.

Press the
SET button to activate the memory store
function. The button will illuminate to indicate the memory
store function is active.
9.

Press b
utton 1, or 2 within 5 seconds to store the
current driving position to the chosen number.
Use a stored memory position by pressing the
appropriate button; 1, or 2. The seat, steering wheel and
mirrors will move to their preset positions.
Door mirrors
1. Press the left or right mirror selector.
2. Use the mirror adjuster to set the mirror’s position.
Restraints
Time limit
Memory buttons must be pressed within 5 seconds
after pressing the SET button, otherwise the memory
store function will cancel.
A warning lamp in the Instrument panel will
illuminate if the seat belt of an occupied
front seat is not fastened. This may be
accompanied by an audible warning.
Using child seats
Refer to Child Seat Positioning in the Owner’s
Handbook to determine the correct seat for your child. If it becomes necessary to fit a child restraint on the front
passenger seat, make the following seat adjustments:
• Move the seat fully rearward.
• Adjust the lumbar support to its minimum setting.
• Adjust the seat cushion to its highest position.
• Adjust the cushion front tilt to its lowest position.
• Adjust the seatback to the fully upright position.
• Adjust the upper seat belt anchorage to its lowest
position.
Engine start/stop
See page 2, item 22.
Ignition only on
• With the Smart key inside the vehicle, press the
START/STOP button once to switch on the ignition.
• A second press will switch off the ignition.
Engine start
• The transmission must be in either P or N position to
enable engine starting.
• With the brake pedal pressed, press and release the
START/STOP button to start the engine.
• Press again to stop the engine and switch off the
ignition.
Intelligent stop/start
See page 2, item 9.
The Intelligent stop/start system is automatically activated
when the ignition is turned on. If the vehicle is stopped,
the engine will turn off (unless it is required to support
other vehicle systems). When the brake pedal is released
and a drive gear is selected, the engine will restart
automatically.
A lamp in the Instrument panel will
illuminate when the engine has been
switched off by the stop/start system.
Warning and information lamps
Displayed in the Instrument panel. DO NOT ignore warning lamps.
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Rolling start
If the engine is switched off while the vehicle is moving,
it can be restarted after 2 seconds have elapsed. Select
transmission N position and then press the START/STOP
button.
Smart key use
The engine will continue to run, even if the Smart
key is removed from the vehicle. However, if the
engine is stopped, it cannot be restarted until the
Smart key is returned to the vehicle.
Restraints
Time limit
Memory buttons must be pressed within 5 seconds
after pressing the SET button, otherwise the memory
store function will cancel.
If it becomes necessary to fit a child restraint on the front
passenger seat, make the following seat adjustments:
• Move the seat fully rearward.
• Adjust the lumbar support to its minimum setting.
• Adjust the seat cushion to its highest position.
• Adjust the cushion front tilt to its lowest position.
• Adjust the seatback to the fully upright position.
• Adjust the upper seat belt anchorage to its lowest
position.
Engine start/stop
See page 2, item 22.
Ignition only on
• With the Smart key inside the vehicle, press the
START/STOP button once to switch on the ignition.
• A second press will switch off the ignition.
Engine start
• The transmission must be in either P or N position to
enable engine starting.
• With the brake pedal pressed, press and release the
START/STOP button to start the engine.
• Press again to stop the engine and switch off the
ignition.
Intelligent stop/start
See page 2, item 9.
The Intelligent stop/start system is automatically activated
when the ignition is turned on. If the vehicle is stopped,
the engine will turn off (unless it is required to support
other vehicle systems). When the brake pedal is released
and a drive gear is selected, the engine will restart
automatically.
A lamp in the Instrument panel will
illuminate when the engine has been
switched off by the stop/start system. To switch Intelligent stop/start off, press the ECO switch.
Note: The engine will restart automatically if the switch is
pressed while an automatic engine stop is in progress.
Warning and information lamps
Displayed in the Instrument panel. DO NOT ignore warning lamps.
Low tire pressure.
Air bag fault.
Braking system fault or
brake fluid low. Canada. Braking system fault or
brake fluid low. USA only. Seat belt reminder.Rear fog lamp on.
Forward alert active.
Adaptive cruise control
active.
Automatic speed limiter
active.
Anti-lock braking system
fault. USA only.
Anti-lock braking system
fault. Dynamic stability control.
Flashes when DSC is
operating.
Engine malfunction.
DSC switched off, TracDSC
on.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Transmission
See page 2, item 2, 6 and 16.
Apply the brake pedal, then
rotate the gear selector from
the P position. Maintain
brake pressure until a gear
is selected.
Select P before switching
off the engine. However, if
the engine is switched off
with R, D or S selected, the
selector will automatically
return to P while retracting.
To return to automatic operation, pull and hold the
right (upshift) paddle for 2 seconds or rotate the gear
selector from S to D position.
Operating note
If the engine is switched off with N selected, automatic
selection of P is delayed for 10 minutes. DO NOT use
this feature to enable towing of the vehicle. Refer to
Vehicle recovery in the Owner’s Handbook.
Cruise control and Forward alert
Setting Cruise control speed
1. Use to set the cruise speed or to increase/decrease
speed while Cruise control is operating.
2. Resumes the set speed after a cancellation.
3. Press to cancel but retain the set speed in memory.
Cruise control will also cancel if the brake pedal is
pressed or if the vehicle’s speed falls below 18 mph (30
km/h).
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
This enhancement uses a front mounted radar to monitor
traffic ahead. ACC can be programed to maintain a set
gap to the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle ahead is traveling
slower than the set speed, your vehicle will automatically
slow down and then maintain the set gap until the road
ahead clears. At that point, your vehicle will accelerate to
the set speed.
Auto headlamps and wipers
See page 2, items 1 and 7.
Auto headlamps
1.

When the lighting control
AUTO position is selected,
the side lamps and headlamps will turn on automatically
as ambient light falls below a pre-set level. With the
lighting control in the low beam position, High beam
assist will activate automatically in the absence of other
vehicle lights ahead. The vehicle’s speed must be above
25 mph (40 km/h).
2.

3.
4. The headlamps can temporarily illuminate the
way ahead when exiting the car at night. Rotate the
control for delay periods of 30, 60, or 120 seconds.
Auto wipers
For automatic wipe, activated by the Rain sensor, move
the wiper control up to the first position. Sensitivity can be
adjusted by rotating the collar.
5. First stop for the Auto position.
6. Rain sensor maximum sensitivity.
7. Rain sensor minimum sensitivity.
Care point
Before entering an automatic car wash, turn the
wipers off to deactivate the Rain sensor. Otherwise,
the wipers will operate during the washing process
and may be damaged.
Automatic gear selection
Select D for fully automatic gear changes.
Sport mode
When selected, automatic gear change points are
modified to make full use of engine power.
Press the selector down and rotate from D to S.
Manual gear changes
Manual gear change mode is effective when rapid
acceleration and engine braking are required.
• To shift down, briefly pull the left (downshift) paddle.
• To shift up, briefly pull the right (upshift) paddle.
When the paddles are used while in transmission D
position, gear selection will revert to automatic if use
of the paddles is not maintained. With S selected,
continuous manual operation is initiated if the paddles
are used.
Electric parking brake (EPB)
See page 2, item 19.
Applying
• With the vehicle stationary, lift up the EPB switch and
then release it. The red warning lamp in the Instrument
panel will illuminate.
Automatic EPB operation
The EPB will apply automatically if the ignition is
switched off and the vehicle’s speed is below 2 mph
(3 km/h), unless transmission P is selected.
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To return to automatic operation, pull and hold the
right (upshift) paddle for 2 seconds or rotate the gear
selector from S to D position.
Cruise control and Forward alert
Setting Cruise control speed
1.
Use to set the cr
uise speed or to increase/decrease
speed while Cr

uise control is operating.
2.

Resumes the set speed after a cancellation.
3

.
Press to cancel b
ut retain the set speed in memory.
Cruise control will also cancel if the brake pedal is
pressed or if the vehicle’s speed falls below 18 mph (30
km/h).
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
This enhancement uses a front mounted radar to monitor
traffic ahead. ACC can be programed to maintain a set
gap to the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle ahead is traveling
slower than the set speed, your vehicle will automatically
slow down and then maintain the set gap until the road
ahead clears. At that point, your vehicle will accelerate to
the set speed.
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ACC gap setting
4.
Press to decrease or increase the set gap to the
v ehicle ahead.
When ACC is active, an amber warning lamp will
illuminate in the Instrument panel. The Message center
will display the current set gap. There are 4 gap settings
to choose from.
Set speeds are cleared at ignition switch off.
Forward alert
Forward alert is an additional feature of ACC and
provides limited detection of objects in the road ahead.
When necessary, it will give an audible warning plus the
Message center warning FORWARD ALERT. The driver
must take appropriate action.
5.

Press to activ
ate the Forward alert function.
The Forward alert icon will illuminate in the Instrument
panel.
Sensitivity of detection can be adjusted. With ACC
disengaged, use the ACC gap setting control 4 to adjust
the setting.

Auto wipers
For automatic wipe, activated by the Rain sensor, move
the wiper control up to the first position. Sensitivity can be
adjusted by rotating the collar.
5. First stop for the Auto position.
6. Rain sensor maximum sensitivity.
7. Rain sensor minimum sensitivity.
Care point
Before entering an automatic car wash, turn the
wipers off to deactivate the Rain sensor. Otherwise,
the wipers will operate during the washing process
and may be damaged.
Automatic gear selection
Select D for fully automatic gear changes.
Sport mode
When selected, automatic gear change points are
modified to make full use of engine power.
Press the selector down and rotate from D to S.
Manual gear changes
Manual gear change mode is effective when rapid
acceleration and engine braking are required.
• To shift down, briefly pull the left (downshift) paddle.
• To shift up, briefly pull the right (upshift) paddle.
When the paddles are used while in transmission D
position, gear selection will revert to automatic if use
of the paddles is not maintained. With S selected,
continuous manual operation is initiated if the paddles
are used.
Releasing
• With the ignition on, apply the brake pedal and press
down on the EPB switch.
• If the vehicle is stationary with the EPB applied and
either D or R selected, pressing the accelerator will
automatically release the EPB.
Note: Do NOT use the EPB recess as a storage area.
Electric parking brake (EPB)
See page 2, item 19.
Applying
• With the vehicle stationary, lift up the EPB switch and
then release it. The red warning lamp in the Instrument
panel will illuminate.
Automatic EPB operation
The EPB will apply automatically if the ignition is
switched off and the vehicle’s speed is below 2 mph
(3 km/h), unless transmission P is selected.
ACC IS NOT a collision warning or avoidance
system. Additionally the system WILL NOT detect:
• Stationary or slow moving vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h).
• Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.
• Oncoming vehicles in the same lane.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Automatic speed limiter (ASL)
See page 2, items 18.
ASL allows any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h) to be set
as a maximum speed. This is useful in making sure that
any given speed limit is not exceeded.
Setting a speed
The setting procedure can be made
while the vehicle is stationary.
1.
Press the ASL b
utton. An ASL
warning lamp illuminates in the
speedometer.
2.

Use the Cr
uise control increase
and decrease controls to set a speed.
The Message center will display the
set speed. Adjustment can be made
at any time, to suit variable speed
limits.
Rear camera and Parking aids
Rear camera
If ASL is suspended due to kick-down acceleration or
by pressing the Cruise control CANCEL button, the
Message center will display a LIMITER
CANCELLED
message.
Press the RESUME control to reinstate the ASL set
speed. ASL will resume if the vehicle’s speed is below the
previously set speed limit.
Door mirrors and Blind spot
monitoring (BSM)
See page 2, items 30 and 31.
Door 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 menu, select Setup then
Secrity/Vehicle. Now select Windows/Mirrors followed
by Reverse mirror dip - On or Off.
To set a mirror dip position:
• With the Parking brake on, select transmission R.
• Adjust the mirror position to view the lower rear curb
and vehicle.
Subsequently, each time transmission R is selected, the
set dip position will be automatically selected. The mirrors
will return to their normal position when a forward gear is
selected. When negotiating a steep downhill gradient, vehicle
speed may exceed the set speed. The Message
center will display a warning. Driver intervention
may be required to reduce the vehicle’s speed.
JaguarDrive control
See page 2, items 17, 20 and 21.
Winter mode, Dynamic mode and Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) allow the driver to more finely tune
the vehicle’s driving characteristics to suit prevailing
conditions.
1.

Winter mode
. Use in slippery road conditions.
Selects 2nd gear for driving away, moderates engine
response and modifies gear change strategy, to make
sure that the maximum possible traction is achieved.
2.

Dynamic mode
. Optimises the vehicle’s systems
to deliver a high performance driving experience. If
transmission S 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.
3.

DSC.
The default condition at engine start is DSC on.
DSC is designed to control the vehicle’s stability.TracDSC is an alternative setting that adjusts 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 transmission positions, P,
R, N, D or S, the manual mode
gear selections 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.
Folding mirrors
Press both buttons simultaneously to fold the mirrors
inward. Press again to unfold.
Activates when transmission R is selected. The Touch
screen will display guidance lines to aid reversing. When
a forward gear is selected and the vehicle’s speed is
greater than 11mph (18 km/h), the Rear camera will
deactivate.
The Rear camera view has priority over the Parking aid
view. To display the Parking aid view instead, touch the
screen.
Note: Sensors may activate when water, snow, or ice are
detected on the surface of the sensors. Make sure that
the sensors are cleaned regularly.
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