Jaguar XK. Manual — part 21

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If the stalk is held against spring
pressure, the direction indicators will
continue to operate until the stalk is
released.

Lane change flash can be disabled or
enabled by a Jaguar Dealer/Authorised
Repairer.

INTERIOR LAMPS

1. Courtesy lamp and footwell lamps.

2. Left and right-hand reading and map

lamps.

3. Centre console illumination.

Interior lighting comprises, front
overhead courtesy lamps, two front
reading and map lamps and front puddle
lamps. Vanity mirrors, glove
compartment, footwell and luggage
compartment lamps are also provided.

Press the centre switch 1 in the front roof
console to turn the courtesy lamps,
puddle lamps and footwell lamps on. A
second press turns the lamps off. The
lamps also operate to illuminate the
vehicle interior when a door is opened.

The interior courtesy lamp and
footwell lamps can be de-activated by
pressing the centre switch for more
than two seconds. The courtesy lamp
will flash, then switch OFF.

The courtesy lamp and footwell lamp will
come on again when the lamp switch is
pressed again for more than two
seconds.

The centre console area is illuminated by
a small lamp from the overhead console
3. This is on whenever the side lamps are
on and can be controlled by the dimmer
switch.

Reading lighting

The reading and map lamps are turned on
and off by individual switches 2 on the
front overhead console.

Illuminated entry and exit

The interior lamps will gradually illuminate
when a door is opened and go out when
the engine is started or approximately 30
seconds after the last door is closed. If
any door is left open, the lamps will fade
off after approximately 15 minutes after
returning from convenience mode to
power OFF.

When the vehicle is unlocked the
courtesy lamps will come on at maximum
brightness for approximately 30 seconds
if a door is not opened.

With the engine running, opening any
door will put on all interior lamps, they will
go out immediately after the last door is
closed.

Glove compartment

The glove compartment will illuminate
when opened.

Luggage compartment lighting

The luggage compartment will be
illuminated when the lid is opened.

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Battery saver

If the interior lamps are switched on using
the centre switch in the overhead console
and the ignition switch is in convenience
mode, the lamps will automatically turn
OFF after approximately 15 minutes after
returning from convenience mode to
power OFF.

If the interior lamps are switched on by
opening a door, the lamps will
automatically turn off after approximately
15 minutes after returning from
convenience mode to power OFF.

If the glove compartment lamps, luggage
compartment lamps, reading and map
lamps or vanity lamps are switched on,
and the ignition switch is in convenience
mode or the remote handset is removed,
the lamps will automatically turn OFF
after approximately 15 minutes after
returning from convenience mode to
power OFF.

APPROACH LAMPS

Convenience headlamp feature

This feature is activated by
pressing the headlamp icon
button on the Jaguar Smart

Key.

The headlamps will remain on for 25
seconds or until the button is pressed
again, or until the engine START/STOP
button is pressed.

CHANGING A BULB

General information

Seek advice about the correct
disposal of Bi-Xenon lamp
units from a Jaguar Dealer, or

your local authority.

The message centre will display a
message indicating which bulb requires
to be replaced.

Before renewing bulbs, switch off the
ignition system and light switches.

To change the bulbs within the headlamp
and taillamp, the complete units require
to be removed from the vehicle.

Note: In most countries it is illegal to use
a vehicle with a defective exterior lamp
bulb.

Headlamp unit

CAUTION

Alway replace bulbs with the
correct type and specification. If
you are in any doubt contact your

Jaguar for advice.

WARNINGS

Replacement or maintenance of
Xenon lights should be carried out
by a Jaguar Dealer.

Used Xenon lamp units contain
mercury which is hazardous and
can be injurious to health.

Bi-Xenon lamp units operate at a
high temperature. If they have
recently been in use, allow

sufficient time for them to cool down
before touching them.

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1. Side marker.

2. Direction indicator.

3. Low and high beam projector unit.

4. Side lamp.

5. Cornering lamp.

The Xenon system generates up
to 28,000 volts and contact with
this voltage could lead to a

fatality. Ensure that headlamps are
switched off before working on the
system.

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Removal of the headlight unit

1. Remove the lower headlamp securing

bolt 1 located in the front of the wheel
arch. Turn the steering wheel to the
left, when removing the right-hand
headlamp and to the right when
removing the left-hand headlamp.

2. Open the bonnet and remove the

upper securing bolts 2.

3. Disconnect the headlamp

powerwash connector by pressing
the button and pulling the pipe apart
3, some washer fluid may drain from
the pipe when it is disconnected.

4. Release the headlamp locating peg

by lifting the tongue upwards 4.

5. Carefully ease the headlamp unit

forward to gain access to the wiring
multi-plug connector. Release the
connector by pressing upwards on
the release button and pull the wiring
multi-plug from the headlamp 5.
Place the headlamp unit on a flat
surface covered in a soft material to
prevent damage to the unit’s lens.

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