Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Service manual — part 36

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Wipers and Washers

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Caution: Do not operate the windshield
wipers on a dry screen. The drag on the
wiper mechanism may cause damage.

Caution: In freezing, or very hot
conditions ensure that the wipers have
not stuck to the windshield before
operating. The drag on the wiper
mechanism may cause damage.

Caution: Remove any snow, ice, or
frost from the windshield, around the
wiper arms and blades and the screen
scuttle before operating the wipers.
Snow and ice can cause damage to the
wiper mechanism if left uncleared.

The windshield wipers and screen wash
functions are controlled by the right-hand
column stalk switch and only operate with
the ignition in position II.

Moving the stalk up or down operates or
turns off the windshield wipers.

The stalk functions are as follows:
• Position (1):

The windshield wipers are OFF and
parked.

• First position (2):

Intermittent wipe.

• Second position (3):

Slow speed wiper operation.

• Third position (4):

High speed wiper operation.

Intermittent wipe

When intermittent wipe is selected the
delay between wipes can be varied. Turn
the collar to vary the delay from 2 seconds
to 20 seconds.

Flick wipe

Pull the column switch towards the
steering wheel for a single wipe. Holding
the column switch in this position will
operate the wiper continuously at slow
speed until released.

Rain sensitive wiper control

When AUTO, (turn the rotary collar to
AUTO) and intermittent wipe are selected,
the wipers will automatically operate to
clear the windshield when rain falls on to
the windshield, or when moisture is
present.

For the wipers to operate, the ignition
switch must be in position II.

Note: When starting a journey with a wet
windshield, the rain sensing wipers will
not operate immediately the ignition is
switched on. Therefore, a flick wipe
should be used to clear the windshield of
any moisture.

Caution:

Ensure that AUTO is not selected when
entering a car wash or damage to the
wiper blades/arms can occur.

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WIPERS ON, LIGHTS ON

Note: Some States require lights on when
the wipers are in use.

If the windshield wipers are switched on in
auto, slow or fast modes for more than 20
seconds, then the exterior lamps will be
switched on, if selected to autolamps
mode. The lamps will switch off 2 minutes
after the wipers are switched off or will go
off straight away if autolamps is
de-selected or the ignition is turned off.

WINDSHIELD WASH/WIPE

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WARNING:

Some screenwash products are
flammable, do not allow screenwash to
come into contact with sources of
ignition.

Push the button on the end of the stalk to
obtain the wash/wipe programme.

If the wipers are selected off or
intermittent, the washers will operate at
slow speed during the washing action
when the button is pressed. When the
button is released, the wipers will
complete up to three further wipes. A
single wipe will take place four seconds
after the last wipe to clear any drips of
water from the windshield.

If rain sensitive wipers are fitted and
selected then the wipers will operate until
no moisture is detected.

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HEADLAMP POWERWASH

The headlamp powerwash units (if fitted)
are mounted between the front
headlamps.

The headlamp powerwash feature will
operate if the ignition is in position II and
low or high beam headlamps are
switched ON. It will not operate if the
washer fluid level is low.

When the windshield wash/wipe button is
pressed, the headlamp powerwash
directs two short bursts, three seconds
apart, at the headlamps. If the wash/wipe
button is held, the headlamp wash cycle
will continue for up to 20 seconds.

The headlamp powerwash will operate
the first time the wash/wipe button is
pressed and thereafter every sixth
succeeding wash/wipe operation. If the
headlamps or ignition are switched OFF
and ON again, headlamp powerwash will
operate on the next press of the
wash/wipe button.

Note: If the washer fluid level is low in the
reservoir, the windshield wipers will not
operate when windshield wash is
selected, even though there may be
washer fluid remaining in the reservoir and
sprayed onto the screen. This is to prevent
damage to the blades, or scratching of the
glass, or smearing dirt across the screen.

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Parkbrake

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
OPERATION

The switch which operates the EPB is
mounted on the centre console to the rear
of the gear selector.

To engage the EPB, pull the EPB switch
upwards and release. The switch will
return to the neutral position. The EPB
warning/brake fluid low warning indicator
on the instrument panel will illuminate.

To disengage the EPB, with the ignition
switch in position II or with the engine
running, apply the footbrake and press
the EPB switch down.

The EPB is automatically released when
the gear selector is moved from the Park
P position.

If the vehicle is stationary and the gear
selector is in D or R and the EPB is
applied, then the EPB will automatically
release when the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

Inadvertent operation of the EPB whilst
the vehicle is in motion will cause the
message PARKBRAKE ON to be
displayed on the message centre, the
warning indicator in the instrument panel
will be illuminated and a warning chime
will sound.

If the EPB is applied whilst the vehicle is
moving, push the switch down to release
it. If the switch is in the neutral position
after EPB application, depressing the
accelerator pedal will release the EPB.

Note: If the vehicle is in motion, the EPB
should only be used as an emergency
brake.

The EPB is automatically applied when
the key is removed from the ignition
switch. If you wish to keep the EPB off,
press and hold the EPB switch down and,
at the same time, remove the key.

Caution: Take care that the vehicle is
safely parked to prevent it from rolling
if you wish to leave the EPB off.

The warning indicator in the instrument
panel will remain on for a short time if the
EPB is applied when the key is turned to
position 0 or if the key is removed.

If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected the message APPLY
PARKBRAKE will be displayed when the
ignition is next switched on. Depress the
footbrake and pull the EPB switch up to
apply the EPB. This is required to reset
the EPB system which will now function
correctly.

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