Jaguar XK. Manual — part 25

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Use Jaguar Screen Clean Paste to
remove contamination from the
windshield to ensure effective wiping or if
smearing or juddering becomes evident.

A more aggressive cleaning agent may be
required to remove stubborn
contamination. You should contact a
Jaguar Dealer for advice.

CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES

Only fit replacement wiper blades that are
identical to the original specification.

Lift the locking tab to release the blade
assembly and slide the wipe assembly off
the end of the wiper arm. Carefully
replace the wiper arm assembly to its
stowed position.

To replace the wiper blade, position the
wiper arm into the aperture in the middle
of the new blade assembly and fully
locate the blade into the wiper arm. Push
the lock tab firmly into position so that the
wiper blade is locked into the wiper arm.

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Windows and mirrors

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

Switches on the driver’s door controls
both the driver and passenger door
windows.

The passenger door is provided with a
switch to control their door window only.

The ignition system requires to be ON to
operate the windows.

These switches will only operate the
windows for five minutes when the
ignition switch remains in the
convenience mode position and the
driver’s and passenger’s doors remain
closed.

Raise and lower

To lower a window, press and hold the
front of the switch until the desired
position is reached, then release.

To raise a window, pull up and hold the
front of the switch until the desired
position is reached, then release.

If the switches are held for longer than six
seconds, for example, when attempting
to overcome frozen or jammed windows,
the window drive will be switched off for
a few seconds to protect the window
drive motors.

One-touch operation

Each window has a one-touch facility
enabling the occupant to fully open or
close the window in one quick
movement.

Press the switch briefly to close or open
the window in one movement. Window
travel can be stopped at any time by
pressing the switch again, but will then be
controlled by pressing and holding the
switch.

WARNINGS

Before operating power windows
you should verify they are free of
obstructions and ensure that

children and or pets are not in the
proximity of window openings. Failure to
do so could result in serious personal
injury. It is the primary responsibility of
the supervising adults to never leave a
child unattended in a vehicle.

When raising windows ensure all
occupants are clear.

When leaving the vehicle take the
ignition keys to prevent misuse of
the window switches by

remaining occupants, especially
children.

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Windows and mirrors

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Automatic window drop for door
opening

The frameless door windows create a
seal against the convertible top or the
roof seals. If fully raised, the door
windows will drop partially when the door
release lever is operated, this is to allow
easy door opening. When the door is
closed the windows rise to the fully
closed position.

The doors must not be opened if power
for automatic window drop is not
available, e.g. with battery disconnected.
However, in an emergency the doors can
be opened with the windows fully up.

Window anti-trap protection

Each electrically operated window has an
anti-trap protection feature. If the upward
movement of the window detects an
obstacle the anti-trap detection system
will immediately stop the window closing,
then move it downwards for a short
distance.

Anti-trap protection override

The anti-trap protection will also stop the
window closing if a blockage or
resistance occurs e.g. in the window
guide channels.

Typically this might be due to icing in
winter but could also be caused by
damage or misalignment of the guide
channels or seals.
• After the initial attempt to close the

window and the anti-trap detection
has initiated, operate the close switch
a second time. This action must be
carried out within 10 seconds.

• The window will attempt to close

again and operate the anti-trap
detection. The window will now close
again for the third time, but will only
operate by pressing and holding the
switch with the anti-trap detection
disabled. The window will now close
with full power. The icing in the seal
can now be broken and dispersed.

• Repeat the override action until the

window has closed. Each time the
window stops, the switch must be
operated immediately to initiate
further override action.

If this procedure fails to move the
blockage, the anti-trap detection feature
will be lost and must be reset after the
blockage has been cleared.

Reset window anti-trap protection

Ensure that the respective door is closed
and, if fitted, the convertible roof closed.
• Fully close the window, then release

the switch. Again pull the switch to
close the window and hold for two
seconds.

WARNING

If the battery is disconnected or
discharged the window anti-trap
protection feature is lost. When

the battery is reconnected or recharged
the window anti-trap protection system
must be reset.

WARNING

While the window is being closed
for the third time, the anti-trap
detection function is disabled.

Make sure there are no obstacles in the
way of the closing window.

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• Open the window fully and release

the switch. Again press the switch to
open the window and hold for two
seconds.

• Check to confirm the operation by

opening the window and then use
one-touch operation to close the
window.

• Repeat for the remaining electrically

operated windows.

Thermal overload

If the windows are repeatedly opened
and closed (e.g. by a child), a protection
system will deactivate window operation
for a short period to avoid overheating of
the window motors.

Rear quarter window operation

(Convertible only)

The rear quarter windows operate
automatically in conjunction with
convertible roof opening or closing.

The rear quarter windows may also be
operated independently of the
convertible roof when the convertible roof
is closed, by means of the convertible
roof switch on the overhead console,
as follows:

To lower: Press the rear of the switch for
less than a second and the rear quarter
windows will be driven down fully.

To raise: Press the front of the switch
and hold and the rear quarter windows
will rise for as long as the switch is held.

Notes on rear quarter window
operation:

1. When the convertible roof is opened

the rear quarter windows are
automatically lowered and cannot be
operated until the roof is closed.
When the roof is closed the rear
quarter windows are automatically
raised.

2. The rear quarter windows operate

together and cannot be operated
individually.

CAUTION

Do not close the door with the
windows fully up as damage to the
seals and the glass will occur.

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