2015 JAGUAR XF traction control

STARTING AND DRIVING
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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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Rear camera and Parking aids
Rear camera
Canceling the Parking aid screen
Touch the screen to return to the previous view.
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.
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.
Blind spot monitoring
BSM uses radar to monitor blind spot areas. The
monitored area extends approximately 20 ft (6 m) behind
the rear wheels and 8.2 ft (2.5 m) to the sides. If an
overtaking vehicle is identified on either side, an amber
icon will illuminate in the relevant mirror to alert the driver.
An amber dot will remain illuminated until the vehicle’s
speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h).
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. Parking aids
When transmission R is selected, Parking aids at the rear
and front will activate.
To activate the front sensors manually,
press the Parking aid switch in the overhead
panel.
The front sensors are deactivated when the vehicle’s
speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h).
Audible alert volume can be adjusted via the Touch
screen. Select the Home menu, then Setup followed by
System. Now select Volume presets. Use the + or - soft
keys alongside Parking aid to adjust the volume.
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