Jaguar XK. Manual — part 42

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The Park Assist System provides the
driver with information on most
obstructions, and their distance from the
vehicle, when manoeuvring. This is
achieved by using four ultrasonic sensors
on each bumper.

When objects are detected the Park
Assist System will emit an audible
warning tone which increases in
frequency as the vehicle gets closer to
the object.

The Park Assist System is automatically
in standby when the ignition system is on.

USING THE PARKING AID

Touch-screen

To set the preferences of the parking
assist, the settings are accessed via the
touch-screen Home screen and Veh.
settings.

Select Parking.

There is a link to Vol. presets in order
that the volume of the parking assist
warning beeps may be adjusted.

Note: The volume adjusts both front and
rear speaker volume.

WARNINGS

It remains the driver’s
responsibility to be vigilant when
reversing. Small children or

animals may not be detected by the
system.

It remains the driver’s
responsibility to detect obstacles
and estimate the car’s distance

from them. Some overhanging objects,
barriers, thin obstructions or painted
surfaces which could possibly cause
damage to the vehicle may not be
detected by the system. Always be
vigilant when reversing.

CAUTIONS

Once the system has been
activated by selecting reverse or
using the switch, the front and rear

sensors are active when the gear
selector is in neutral. Therefore, if an
obstacle is detected an audible warning
tone will sound.

Objects moving away from the
vehicle will be reported. However,
whilst driving away, object warning

may be temporarily reported due to
ground reflection.

mirror dip

Vol. presets

Off

On

Vehicle

Security

Parking

Valet mode

Reverse

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When the reverse parking aid is active, a
pop-up screen is initiated displaying the
area of the vehicle. This can be cancelled
by touching the screen within the pop-up
area.

Rear parking aid

When reverse gear is selected and the
ignition is on, if obstacles are detected
within operating range, as shown in the
illustration below, the rear parking assist
automatically provides an audible
proximity warning to the nearest detected
object.

1 is approximately 600 mm (24 inches).

2 is approximately 1800mm (71 inches).

Note: The outer rear sensors 1 will show
visual detection on the message centre
before the audible warning is given.

Front and rear parking aid

Home

Audio

Climate

Phone

Navigation

Vehicle

Valet

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CAUTION

The Park Assist System
automatically switches off when
the vehicle is moving above 15

km/h (9 mph) and requires to be
switched on again when moving below
15 km/h (9 mph).

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When both front and rear parking assist
are fitted, a switch is located in the
overhead console.

Pressing the switch turns both the front
and rear parking assist on or off. The
integral switch warning indicator will
come on when the system is turned on or
if a fault is detected in the system. A
switch is not provided when only rear
parking assist is fitted.

Note: The front parking assist will also
operate when reverse gear is selected.

Front parking assist provides an audible
proximity warning when driving forwards
or reversing.

The front and rear sensors only operate
within a fixed speed range in forward
gears and are not effective when moving
forwards above 15 km/h (9 mph).

Objects are detected within the operating
range shown in the illustration above
(between approximately 600 mm (24
inches) 1, 1800 mm (71 inches) 2 and 800
mm (31 inches) 3 to the front of the
vehicle).

If an obstacle is detected at the front or
rear of the vehicle, a beep tone will be
heard from the front or rear speaker
respectively.

Note: The outer rear sensors 1 will show
visual detection on the message centre
before the audible warning is given.

The beep tone increases in rate as the
vehicle approaches the obstacle.

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The front or rear parking assist beep will
become continuous when the obstacle is
detected at or within 300 mm (12 inches)
from the vehicle.

If the system has a fault when engaging
reverse gear or turning on the ignition,
then a single, three second tone will be
heard (only once per ignition cycle) and, if
fitted, the switch light will flash for three
seconds and then switch off. The system
is automatically disabled when a fault is
detected.

Rear fitted accessories

Particular care must be taken when
reversing with rear fitted accessories e.g.
bicycle carrier, as the rear park assist will
only indicate the distance from the
bumper to the obstacle.

System Fault

The parking assist may sound spurious
tones if it detects a frequency tone using
the same band as the sensors.

Cleaning the Sensors

Do not clean the sensors with abrasive or
sharp objects or materials.

For reliable operation, the sensors in the
front and rear bumpers should be kept
free from ice, frost and grime.

When using a high pressure spray the
sensors should only be sprayed briefly
and not from a distance of less than 200
mm (8 inches).