Jaguar XK. Manual — part 34

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Climate control

R

Econ ON/OFF. Economy mode turns off
the air conditioning compressor and
reduces power consumed by the climate
control system which will reduce air
conditioning performance. Econ mode
can be turned OFF only from the climate
screen options on the touch-screen.
Prolonged use may cause the windows to
mist.

Climate ON/OFF button.

External temperature

The external temperature is displayed at
the top of the climate touch-screen zone.

HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS

The heated rear window is switched on
by briefly pressing R.

Note: The operation of the electric
exterior heated mirrors is fully automatic,
and requires no driver intervention.

Econ

Climate

Convertible top

140

L

Convertible top

OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP

The power operated convertible top and
rear quarter windows are controlled by
the switch located on the overhead
console. The ignition system must be ON.
The top will latch and unlatch
automatically. The top can be operated at
speeds below 24 km/h (15 mph).
However, for safety it should not be
opened or closed when the vehicle is
being driven.

1. Ensure that the ignition system is in

the ON condition.

2. Ensure that the luggage separator in

the luggage compartment is in the
fully deployed position. If it is not
positioned correctly the proximity
switches will not operate and the
convertible top will not open.

WARNINGS

Before opening or closing the
convertible top, ensure that all
occupants have moved their

hands, fingers, hair, etc. clear of moving
parts.

Do not place items on the tonneau
panel or over the Rollover
Protection Device covers.

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CAUTIONS

The convertible top will not operate
unless the luggage separator is
correctly located in the deployed

position in the luggage compartment and
that the luggage compartment lid is
firmly closed.

Check that there is nothing in the
rear area which could interfere with
the top when folding down, e.g.

ensure that the battery cover trim is fitted
and secure.

Do not attempt to operate the
convertible top at temperatures
below -15°C (5°F). This may cause

damage to the fabric.

If the convertible top is operated
above 24 km/h (15 mph) to
excessive speeds there is a risk of

damage to the convertible top.

Do not attempt to OPEN the
convertible top manually, as
damage to the linkage mechanism

may occur.

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Convertible top

R

3. Press and hold the rear of the

overhead console switch. (Do not
release the switch until the top is fully
open).

4. The rear quarter windows open,

an audible warning sounds, and the
top unlatches and starts to move, the
tonneau closing panel opens. (The
front windows will fully open. The
door window switch will require to be
pressed to close the windows.).

5. When the top is fully open, the

audible warning sounds again. The
tonneau closing panel is fully
automated and encloses the
convertible top in the stowed
position.

6. Release the overhead console

switch.

Note: If at any period during the
convertible top opening sequence the
switch is released, all movement of the
convertible top will cease.

Convertible top manual re-set

To manually re-set the convertible top:

Ensure that the engine is not running and
that the ignition system is OFF.

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CAUTION

Do not at any time during the
opening or closing of the
convertible top press the engine

START/STOP button as all movement
will cease and the convertible top will
have to be manually re-set.

WARNING

It is advisable that two persons
carry out this procedure so that
the convertible top and tonneau

cover are fully supported when required;
although it is possible that this procedure
may be carried out by one person with
care.

Convertible top

142

L

Remove the Allen key from its stowed
position, behind the rear seat centre
section, by grasping the sides of the
section, as shown, and pulling sharply.

From inside the luggage compartment,
remove the vent screen to access the
convertible top operating pump.

Insert the Allen key into the pump and
rotate counterclockwise (approximately
one turn).

The convertible top and tonneau cover
movement can cease in any of the
positions 1, 2 or 3, as shown.

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1

2

3

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