Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Manual — part 33

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AUTOLAMPS

A light sensor control, mounted on the
front of the facia, monitors exterior light
levels and automatically switches the
sidelamps and low beam headlamps ON
or OFF.

The ignition switch must be in position ‘II’
and AUTO selected on the stalk for full
automatic lamp operation.

When light fades towards dusk, the
sidelamps and headlamps will switch ON
automatically and the sidelamp warning
indicator in the instrument panel will
illuminate.

At dawn, as light increases, the sidelamps
and headlamps switch OFF automatically.

Keep the windshield clean and do not
cover the sensor. Obstructing the light in
this area of the sensor may lead to
unwanted operation of the sidelamps and
headlamps.

If the windshield wipers are switched on in
auto, slow or fast modes for more than 20
seconds then the exterior lamps will be
switched on, if selected to autolamps
mode. The lamps will switch off two
minutes after the wipers are switched off
or will go off straight away if autolamps is
de-selected or the ignition is turned off.

EXIT DELAY

When parking the car at night, if the
headlamps were switched on then they
will remain on for a short period after the
key has been removed from the ignition
switch. This is to give a clearly lit area for
occupants leaving the vehicle.

If the exterior lamps switch rotary collar is
in the AUTO position there will be no exit
delay and the headlamps will turn off
when the exterior lamps switch is turned
off.

Three settings on the rotary collar set the
time that the lamps will remain on after the
key is removed from the ignition switch;
• 10 seconds.
• 30 seconds.
• 2 minutes.

Note: The ignition switch must be turned
off or the key removed from the ignition
switch for this feature to operate.

The message centre shows the delay
setting or when this feature is turned off.

HEADLAMP CONVENIENCE

When approaching the vehicle,
the sidelamps and headlamps can be
switched on by pressing the headlamp
button on the remote transmitter.

The lamps will come on for 25 seconds or
can be switched off by pressing the
remote transmitter headlamp button
again.

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DAYLIGHT RUNNING LAMPS

In certain countries it is a legal
requirement for the exterior lamps to be
on during the hours of daylight.

With the rotary collar in the OFF position,
low beam headlamps, sidelamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and, where
fitted, side marker lamps will switch on
automatically with the following
conditions:
• The ignition is turned to position II.
• The vehicle gear selector out of park.
• The Electric Parking Brake is not

applied (released).

HEADLAMP LEVELLING

No manual control of headlamp levelling
is required on this vehicle. The air
suspension will keep the vehicle level.

FOG LAMPS

The fog lamps can only be switched on
when the ignition switch is in position II.

Front fog lamps

With the lamps on in sidelamp or low
beam position, press the switch to turn on
the front fog lamps. Pushing the switch
again will turn off the front fog lamps.

A warning indicator in the instrument
panel indicates that the fog lamp is on.

If the sidelamps are turned off, the fog
lamps will automatically turn off.

Note: The front fog lamps should only be
used when visibility is severely restricted
by fog.

Rear fog lamps

The rear fog lamps can only be switched
on if the low beam headlamps are on or if
front fog lamps are switched on.

Press the switch to turn on the rear fog
lamps. Pushing the switch again will turn
off the rear fog lamps.

A warning indicator in the instrument
panel indicates that the fog lamp is on.

When the side lamps are switched off the
fog lamps will go off.

If the sidelamps are left on, but the
ignition switch is turned to OFF, the fog
lamps will switch off.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS

The direction indicators, the left column
stalk, operate when the ignition is in
position II. Move the stalk up for
indicating a right turn or move it down to
indicate a left turn.

Two positions are provided. The first
position, partly moving the stalk up or
down, causes the indicator to flash while
it is held in this position. On releasing the
stalk the indicators stop flashing.

The second position is a full movement of
the stalk up or down, which can then be
released. The indicators will remain
flashing and will cancel when the turn is
completed.

An audible ticking and a flashing green
arrow on the instrument panel indicates
that the selected direction indicator is
operating.

Bulb failure

The direction indicators (including those
on a trailer, if attached) and side repeaters
are monitored for bulb failure.

If a bulb fails when it is on, a message is
shown in the message centre. At the
same time, the corresponding side green
warning indicator will flash at twice the
normal rate. The audible ticking will sound
at twice the normal rate.

DOOR GUARD/PUDDLE LAMPS

Door guard lamps are fitted to each door
to give warning of an open door to
passing vehicles.

Puddle lamps illuminate the ‘step out’
area at night.

Each lamp comes on automatically when
the door is opened. If the door is left open
the lamps remain on for five minutes and
then switch off.

APPROACH LAMPS

Approach lamps are fitted in the door
mirrors to provide illumination for the floor
area around the front doors.

The approach lamps come on when:
• The vehicle is unlocked using a key, a

key transmitter or the central locking
switch.

• Using the headlamp convenience

button on the key transmitter.

• Reverse gear is selected.

The approach lamps will not illuminate if
the autolamp sensor determines that the
ambient light is sufficiently bright.

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HAZARD WARNING

The switch is in the centre console below
the radio and operates with the ignition
ON or OFF. Use only in an emergency to
warn traffic of a vehicle breakdown or
approaching danger.

To operate, press the switch.
The direction indicators, the instrument
panel green indicators and the audible
warning will operate in unison. The switch
symbol will illuminate.

To cancel, press the switch again.

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