Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Service manual — part 30

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Message centre

MESSAGE INFORMATION

Driver information, messages and data
are displayed on the message centre
display panel situated within the
instrument panel.

For the message centre to operate the
ignition must be switched ON
(position II).

The primary function of the message
centre is to inform the driver of the
following:
• Warning messages.
• Temporary alert messages.
• Information messages.

The message centre displays:
• The total distance covered by the

vehicle.

• Trip computer information.
• Warning messages if system faults

are detected.

• Status messages to indicate changes

in state of certain vehicle functions.

Messages

!

WARNING:

If a red warning indicator is displayed,
investigate immediately and, if
necessary, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible but only when it is safe to do
so.

Most messages, when displayed, have an
associated warning indicator, red or
amber, above the display which will come
on to indicate the message priority.

Caution: Do not ignore warning
messages, take appropriate action
immediately. Failure to do so may
result in serious damage to the vehicle.

If more than one message is active, each
is displayed in turn for two seconds in
order of priority.

Messages take priority over the odometer
reading or trip computer data and, if
active, will be displayed when the ignition
is switched ON.

Message centre illumination

The message centre is lit at all times when
the ignition is ON, and message
brightness is controlled by the dimmer
switch.

All information displayed will be brightly lit
if the exterior lamps master switch is OFF.

Note: Warning indicators are always
brightly lit and are not affected by the
dimmer switch.

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Language selection

The displayed language can be changed
to another language, if required.

Press the ML/km button on the trip
computer switchpack and whilst
pressing, turn on the ignition to
position II.

Now press the ML/km button, each press
will display a different language. When the
desired language is shown, press the A/B
button. After three seconds the new
language will be displayed for every
message.

Note: If you wish to exit the language
changing procedure and keep the original
language, do not press the A/B button but
wait ten seconds or turn the ignition off.

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Message list

The table on this and the following pages
lists all messages and warning indicators
and explains their meaning.

Message

Warning
indicator

Priority
Indicator

Meaning

LOW BRAKE
FLUID

Brake

Red

Displayed when the brake fluid level is
low. Complete loss of braking may
occur.

!

WARNING:

DO NOT drive the vehicle until the
fault is rectified. Consult a Jaguar
Dealer immediately.

ENGINE
COOLANT
LOW

None

Red

Displayed when the engine
temperature become excessive. Pull
off the road when safe to do so and
allow the engine to cool.

RESTRICTED
PERFORMANCE

None

Red

This will be displayed when the vehicle
has possible loss of power or
driveability. Report the fault to a Jaguar
Dealer.

ENGINE
SYSTEMS FAULT

Malfunction
indicator

Red

Displayed when the engine has
defaulted to limp home mode.
Report the fault to a Jaguar Dealer at
the earliest opportunity.

VEHICLE TOO
LOW

None

Red

The air suspension system is too low.
Start the engine and wait for the
message to clear before driving the
vehicle. If the message is displayed
while you are driving, restrict your
speed until the message is cleared. If
the message is persistently shown,
inform your Jaguar Dealer.

DRIVERS (or
PASSENGERS)
DOOR OPEN

None

Red

The driver’s and/or one or more
passenger doors are open. Check that
all doors are closed before driving.

TRUNK OPEN

None

Red

Check that the luggage compartment
lid is closed before driving.

HOOD OPEN

None

Red

Check that the hood is closed before
driving.

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PARKBRAKE
FAULT

None

Red

Displayed when there is a fault in the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system.
If the red brake warning indicator is
flashing the EPB cannot be applied.

CATS SYSTEM
FAULT

None

Amber

Displayed when a fault is detected in
the adaptive damping (CATS) system
(only those vehicles fitted with
adaptive damping suspension). Report
the fault to a Jaguar Dealer at the
earliest opportunity.

AIR
SUSPENSION
FAULT

None

Amber

Drive the vehicle with caution and
inform your nearest Jaguar Dealer to
have the fault rectified.

ABS FAULT

ABS

Amber

ABS will not be available. The braking
system will work, but care must be
used if braking heavily.

CHECK
PRESSURE RH
or LH FRONT or
REAR TIRE

TPMS (Tire
Pressure
Monitoring
System)

Amber

The tire is significantly under inflated.
You should stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, check the tires and inflate
them to the recommended pressure.

CHECK
PRESSURE
SPARE TIRE

TPMS

Amber

The spare tire is significantly under
inflated. It should be inflated to the
recommended pressure.

TIRE PRESSURE
SENSOR FAULT

TPMS

Amber

You have a temporary spare wheel
fitted. You should limit your vehicle
speed to 80 km/h (50 mph) and, as
soon as possible, replace the
temporary spare wheel with a correctly
inflated full size wheel.
The TPMS sensor has become
defective, an unapproved accessory is
interfering with the TPMS or you have
fitted a wheel and tire which does not
have a sensor. You should seek Jaguar
Dealer assistance at the earliest
opportunity.

Message

Warning
indicator

Priority
Indicator

Meaning