Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Manual — part 26

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Mirrors

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WARNING:

Do not drive the vehicle with the door
mirrors in the folded position, except
when parking.

Note: The power foldback feature can be
operated via the remote control by
pressing the lock button twice, within
three seconds.

Mirror Dip When Reversing

Vehicles are not normally delivered with
this feature but, if your vehicle has
memory function, it can be fitted by your
Dealer.

When reverse gear is selected, one or
both door mirrors incline downwards to
provide a close up view of the rear side
areas.

When the gear selector is moved out of
reverse, the mirrors return to their original
positions.

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR

During night time driving with the ignition
switched on, the interior rear view mirror
will darken automatically in proportion to
the amount of glare detected from a
following vehicle’s headlamps.

When you shift the gear selector lever into
reverse, the interior mirror dimming
feature will be automatically switched off
for a clearer view whilst reversing.

Note:

•

Should a mirror assembly become
detached from the windshield, it must
be refitted by a Jaguar Dealer.

•

Ensure that the windshield in front of
the mirror is kept clean. Where fitted,
the moisture sensor for wiper
operation is located to the front of the
mirror casing. Any dirt may affect the
operation of this sensor.

•

The automatic darkening of the mirror
will not operate properly if the rear
window shade (if fitted) is not stowed
or if the light that would otherwise
strike the mirror is obstructed.

Mirrors

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L

Interior mirror (with compass)

Compass operation

When switched on, the compass display
on the right-hand side of the mirror
surface shows the direction the vehicle is
pointing. Eight main directions can be
displayed, e.g. N for north, SW for
south-west etc.

Setting the compass

With the ignition on, depress and hold the
button under the mirror (see the arrow in
the illustration above). Depending on how
long the button is held will produce the
following results:
• 0 to 2 seconds, the display will be

blank.

• 3 to 5 seconds, use this to set the

zone for geographic location.

• 6 to 8 seconds, will cause the

compass to RESET the calibration of
the compass. The letter C will be
displayed in the mirror.

• 9 seconds will set either L for

left-hand drive or R for right-hand
drive.

Inaccurate compass direction

With the ignition on, push the button for
three to five seconds until the Zone
selection is shown (a number will be
displayed in the mirror compass).

Now press the button repeatedly until the
variance zone number for your area (from
the map below) appears in the compass
display.

The compass is now set to your new
location and will give a steady direction
heading after about five seconds.

If adjusting the zone setting did not
correct the compass heading error, or if
the zone was already correctly set for
your area then the compass must be
recalibrated.

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Mirrors

R

Calibrating the compass

If C is displayed in the compass window
instead of the direction, or if the compass
displays the wrong heading even when
the compass variance zone is correctly
set, the compass must be calibrated.

Note:

•

Installing items such as a ski rack,
antenna or roof rack can cause
changes to the vehicle’s magnetic
field. In these situations the compass
will need to be recalibrated.

•

The compass may not indicate the
correct compass point in tunnels or
whilst driving up or down a steep hill.
(The compass will show the correct
reading when the vehicle moves to an
area where geomagnetism is
stabilised)

Find a large open space away from traffic,
for example, an empty parking lot.

Start the engine and depress and hold the
button under the mirror for approximately
six to eight seconds until a C appears in
the compass display.

Drive the vehicle in a complete circle, 360
degrees, at less than 10 km/h (6 mph) until
a direction of travel appears in the
compass display.

Alternatively, you can calibrate the
compass by driving your vehicle on your
everyday routine. Calibration will be
completed once the vehicle has
completed a full circle.

The calibration process is now complete.

Holding the button depressed for longer
than nine seconds enables left-hand drive
L or right-hand drive R to be set.

Driving Position Memory

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L

Driving Position Memory

INTRODUCTION

This facility, if fitted, enables three
different comfort positions to be
memorised and recalled for each
occupant:
• The driver’s seat, steering column,

pedals and exterior rear view mirrors.

• Rear passenger seat positions when

memory is fitted to these.

The key does not have to be in the ignition
switch to make seat, steering column and
pedal adjustments, but is required to be in
the switch to set the memory.

SETTING AND RECALLING

Setting a memorised position

To store a driver’s seat position in the
memory:

1. Adjust the seat, steering column,

pedals and exterior rear view mirrors
to the desired positions.

2. Insert a key into the ignition switch

and leave in the OFF position.

3. Push memory button M and the red

LED in the switchpack will illuminate
for a five second period.

4. While the red LED is illuminated, push

button 1, 2 or 3 to memorise the
configuration. The LED will go out and
a chime will indicate that the setting
procedure is complete.

By repeating these four steps and
pressing the unused buttons, two more
driving positions can be stored in the
memory.

To set a new driving position, adjust to the
desired position and perform steps 2 and
3. The previous memory will be erased
and the new position will be set.

The rear passenger’s seats can also be
memorised by repeating steps 2 and 3
above after adjusting the seat to the
desired position.

Recalling a memorised position from
the door

Ensure the gear selector lever is in
position P.

Press and release the appropriate
memory button (1, 2 or 3). The seat,
steering column, pedals and door mirrors
will move automatically to the memorised
position.

Memory recall using an integrated key

The integrated key will recall a memory
position when the unlock button is
pressed when set as follows:

1. Insert a key, to be retained in memory,

into the ignition switch.

2. Adjust the seat, steering column,

pedals and exterior rear view mirrors
to the desired positions.

3. Press the M button: The red LED will

illuminate for a five second period.