Jaguar XK. Manual — part 27

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Instruments

INSTRUMENT PANEL
OVERVIEW

1. Speedometer.

2. Message centre.

3. Tachometer.

4. Fuel gauge.

None of the instruments will show correct
indications until the ignition system is in
the ON condition.

Speedometer

Speed indication is in either:
• USA - miles per hour, the outer

figures and kilometres per hour on the
inner ring.

• Canada and Mexico - kilometres per

hour, the outer figures and mile per
hour the inner ring.

Message centre

Displays warnings and information
messages by the vehicle systems.

Message centre illumination

The message centre is lit at all times
when the ignition is ON.

Tachometer

Indicates engine speed in revolutions per
minute (x 1 000) and is calibrated in
increments of 250 rev/min.

Fuel gauge

The small arrow on the top of the fuel
pump symbol denotes which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler cap is located.

The message centre will display the
message FUEL LEVEL LOW when the
fuel level is approximately 1/16 tank
capacity, approximately a distance range
of 48 to 64 km (30 to 40 miles).

AVE FUEL

A

MPG

E93814

3

4

1

2

CAUTION

Do not allow the needle to enter the
red sector.

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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

1. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) -

USA only.

2. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) -

Canada only.

3. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

4. Active front lighting system (AFL).

5. Engine malfunction.

6. Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS).

7. Air bag.

8. Right-hand direction indicator.

9. Front fog lamps.

10. Rear fog lamp.

11. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).

12. High beam.

13. Side lamps.

14. Seat belt.

15. Driver information center.

16. Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL).

17. Forward alert.

18. Electric parking brake On/brake fluid

low - USA only.

19. Electric parking brake On/brake fluid

low - Canada only.

20. Left-hand direction indicator.

RED warning indicators are for primary
warnings. A primary warning must be
investigated immediately by the driver or
seek qualified assistance as soon as
possible.

AMBER warning indicators are for
secondary warnings. Some indicate that
a vehicle system is in operation, others
indicate that the driver must take action
and then seek qualified assistance as
soon as possible

Other lamps within the instrument panel
indicate system status, such as blue for
main beam and green for direction
indicators, when in operation.

AVE FUEL

A

MPG

E93818

4

5

6

13

7

8

9

14

16

17

18

11

12

3

15

20

1

2

19

10

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Lamp check

A lamp check is initiated when the
ignition system is in the ON condition and
lasts for three seconds (excepting the
airbag warning indicator which will
remain ON for six seconds). If any
warning indicator remains ON after this
period, investigate the cause before
driving.

Some warning indicators have
associated messages displayed on the
message centre.

Note: Not all lamps are included in the
lamp check, for example main beam
headlights or direction indicators.

Brake (Red)

USA only

Canada and Mexico only.

Illuminates when:
•the ignition system is ON and

the park brake is ON

• and, or the brake fluid is low
• and, or there is a fault with the

electronic brake system.

If the light is ON and there are no
associated messages it means that the
park brake is applied.

If the indicator lamp flashes, there is a
fault with the park brake system and the
park brake cannot be applied.

If the indicator lamp is ON and the
message PARK BRAKE ON is displayed,
it means that the park brake is applied
but the vehicle is moving. Release the
park brake or stop the vehicle when it is
safe to do so.

If the indicator lamp is ON and the
message LOW BRAKE FLUID with a
RED priority light is displayed on the
message centre, low brake fluid is
indicated. In this case, loss of braking in
one or both brake circuits may be
imminent. Stop the vehicle gently and
seek qualified assistance.

Seat belt (Red)

The warning indicator stays on
when the ignition is ON and:
•The driver’s seat belt is not

fastened.

• Or after a passenger is sitting in the

front seat and their seat belt is not
fastened.

The indicator lamp should go out when
the driver’s seat belt (and the front
passenger’s if the seat is occupied) is
fastened.

Beltminder (Red)

The beltminder feature, which
uses the same indicator as the
seat belt warning, provides

reminders to the driver that the driver’s
and/or front passenger’s seat belt is
unbuckled.

If the vehicle is moving at or above 16
km/h (10 mph) and the seat belt of an
occupied seat is not fastened, the
indicator lamp will flash.

WARNING

If the message LOW BRAKE
FLUID is displayed, do not drive
the vehicle until the brake fault is

rectified. Seek qualified assistance
before continuing.

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The flashing will last for ten seconds and
then repeat every 30 seconds for
approximately five minutes or until the
belt(s) is fastened or the vehicle stops.

If the warning indicator stays ON with the
seat belt(s) fastened, seek qualified
assistance as soon as possible. It is safe
to drive the vehicle with the light ON,
provided that the seat belt(s) is properly
fastened.

Ensure that all occupants seat belts are
fastened before driving.

Note: If a heavy object is placed on the
front passenger seat it may activate the
Beltminder feature. It is recommended
that the object be placed in the luggage
compartment.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
(Amber)

USA only.

Canada and Mexico only.

Illuminates if a fault has been
detected in the anti-lock brake

system (ABS) or the electric park brake
system. A warning message will appear
to indicate either ABS or parkbrake fault.

The brake system will continue to
function normally, but without ABS
braking.

If the indicator lamp comes on or stays on
after the bulb check cycle, seek qualified
assistance as soon as possible.

Adaptive front lighting (Amber)

Illuminates when there is a
system fault. Seek qualified
assistance as soon as

possible.

Engine malfunction (Amber)

Illuminates when the ignition
system is ON and remains on
until the engine is started.

If the indicator comes on when the engine
is running then there is an engine
malfunction.

Specialised diagnostic equipment is
required to repair such faults. Seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.

The vehicle may go to limp-home mode,
with the possibility of reduced engine
performance. Drive with caution.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
(Amber)

The indicator will flash twice
every second when DSC is
operating.

The message DSC NOT AVAILABLE will
be displayed and the indicator lamp will
be ON continuously if a fault is detected.

When Trac DSC is selected the message
TRAC DSC is displayed for four seconds
and the warning indicator remains
illuminated.

Rear fog lamp (Amber)

Illuminates when the rear fog
lamp is switched ON.

WARNING

If the ABS and brake warning
indicators are ON at the same
time, do not drive the vehicle until

the fault is rectified. Seek qualified
assistance immediately.