2015 JAGUAR XF warning light

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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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STARTING AND DRIVING
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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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