Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 200

Description and operation

Parking Brake - VIN Range: G00442-
>G45703

Item

Part Number

Description

1

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Parking brake actuator

2

—

Parking brake cable

3

—

Parking brake switch

4

—

Parking brake caliper (vehicles without Brembo brakes)

5

—

Parking brake caliper (vehicles with Brembo brakes)

6

—

Parking brake module

Electric Park Brake

The electric park brake (EPB) system is operated by a floor console mounted switch. The rear calipers

are activated by cables from an electric motor and actuator unit which is mounted on the rear

subframe. Overall control of the EPB is from a control module which is located in the luggage

compartment behind the right-hand rear luggage compartment trim panel. On vehicles with Brembo

brakes separate parking brake calipers are fitted.

EPB Operation

To apply the parking brake, pull the parking brake switch upwards and release. The switch will then

return to the neutral position and the parking brake low fluid warning light will illuminate on the

instrument cluster. To release the parking brake set the ignition switch to position 2 or with the

engine running, apply the footbrake and press the parking brake switch down. The parking brake is

automatically released when the selector is moved from the ‘P’ position.

If the vehicle is stationary and the gear selector is in ‘D’ or ‘R’ and the parking brake is applied, then

the parking brake will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

The parking brake is automatically applied when the key is removed from the ignition switch. If the

parking brake is required to be permanently released press and hold the parking brake switch down

and at the same time remove the key. If the parking brake is operated while the vehicle is in motion

the message ‘PARKBRAKE ON’ will be displayed on the message centre. The warning lamp in the

instrument cluster will be illuminated and a warning chime will sound.

If the battery has been discharged or disconnected a message ‘APPLY PARKBRAKE’ will be displayed

when the ignition is next switched on. Apply the footbrake and pull the parking brake switch up to

apply the parking brake. This is required to reset the parking brake system which will now function

correctly.

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Parking Brake - VIN Range: G45704-
>G99999

Item

Part Number

Description

1

—

Parking brake actuator

2

—

Parking brake cable

3

—

Parking brake switch

4

—

Brake caliper

5

—

Parking brake module

Electric Park Brake

The electric park brake (EPB) system is operated by a floor console mounted switch. The rear calipers

are activated by cables from an electric motor and actuator unit which is mounted on the rear

subframe. Overall control of the EPB is from a control module which is located in the luggage

compartment behind the right-hand rear luggage compartment trim panel and above and behind the

rear electronic module (REM).

EPB Operation

To apply the parking brake, pull the parking brake switch upwards and release. The switch will then

return to the neutral position and the parking brake low fluid warning light will illuminate on the

instrument cluster. To release the parking brake set the ignition switch to position 2 or with the

engine running, apply the footbrake and press the parking brake switch down. The parking brake is

automatically released when the selector is moved from the ‘P’ position.

If the vehicle is stationary and the gear selector is in ‘D’ or ‘R’ and the parking brake is applied, then

the parking brake will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

The parking brake is automatically applied when the key is removed from the ignition switch. If the

parking brake is required to be permanently released press and hold the parking brake switch down

and at the same time remove the key. If the parking brake is operated while the vehicle is in motion

the message ‘PARKBRAKE ON’ will be displayed on the message centre. The warning lamp in the

instrument cluster will be illuminated and a warning chime will sound.

If the battery has been discharged or disconnected a message ‘APPLY PARKBRAKE’ will be displayed

when the ignition is next switched on. Apply the footbrake and pull the parking brake switch up to

apply the parking brake. This is required to reset the parking brake system which will now function

correctly.

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