sensor JAGUAR XJ 2014 X351 / 4.G Quick Start Guide
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COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Setting the driving position
See page 2, items 25 and 46
Driver’s seat
Set the seat position using the following controls.
1.
 
Seat f
 orwards and back, cushion height and cushion angle. 
2.
 
Cushion length.
3
.  
Side bolster - inflate
 .
4.
 
Side bolster - deflate
 .
5.
 
Lumbar suppor
 t.
6.
 
Seatbac
 k angle and head restraint.
Steering column
7.
 
With the v
 ehicle stationary, adjust the steering column to 
the required driving position.
Door mirrors
1.
 
Press the left or r
 ight mirror selector.
2.
 
Use the mirror adjuster to set the mirror position.
Storing the driving position to memor
y
When the driver’s seat, steering column and door mirrors are 
adjusted to the required position, the settings can be stored.
1.
 
Press the 
 M button to activate the memory store function. 
The button will illuminate to indicate the memory store function 
is active.
2.
 
Press b
 utton 1, 2 or 3 to store the current driving position 
to the chosen number.
Use a stored memory position by pressing the appropriate 
button; 1, 2 or 3. The seat, steering wheel and mirrors will 
move to their preset positions.
Restraints
Operating note
Memory buttons 1, 2 or 3 must be pressed within 5 
seconds after pressing the M button, otherwise the 
memory store function will cancel.
A warning indicator in the Instrument panel 
will illuminate if the seat belt of an occupied 
front seat is not fastened.  This may be 
accompanied by an audible warning. 
Using child seats
Refer to Child Seat Positioning in the Owner’s 
Handbook to determine the correct seat for your child.
If it becomes necessary to fit a child restraint on the front 
passenger seat, make the following seat adjustments:
• Move the seat fully rearward.
• Lumbar support to minimum setting.
• Seat cushion to highest position.
• Cushion front tilt to lowest position.
• Seatback to fully upright position.
• Adjust the upper seat belt anchorage to its lowest  
position.                         
When a front passenger seat occupancy sensor is fitted  
it determines the state of seat occupancy and sets the air 
bag status to suit. The status indicator is in the overhead 
console.
• Seat unoccupied - air bag deactivated and indicator 
off.
• Seat occupied - air bag activated and indicator off.
• Low weight occupant or object - air bag deactivated 
and indicator on.
Engine start/stop 
See page 2, item 6
Ignition only on
• With the Smart key inside the vehicle, press the 
START/STOP button once to switch on the ignition.
• A second press will switch off the ignition.
Engine start
• The rotary selector must be in either P or N position to 
enable engine starting.
• With the foot brake depressed, press and release the 
START/STOP button to start the engine.
• Press again to stop the engine and switch off the 
ignition. 
Instrument panel menu
Driver information is displayed on a TFT Virtual 
Instrument Panel. 
Many features of the display can be changed to suit 
personal preferences. Other features, such as the 
speedometer, can be altered to suit the driving situation. 
The speedometer can be configured for KPH or MPH via 
the Vehicle Settings menu. 
To access the main menu in the Instrument panel, press 
any button on the right side steering wheel control. Use 
the direction controls to move through the menu and 
subsequent options. Press OK to confirm your selections.
Intelligent Stop/Start 
See page 2, item 37
The Stop/Start system is automatically activated when 
the ignition is turned on. If the vehicle is stopped, the 
engine will turn off (unless it is required to support other 
vehicle systems). When the brake is released and a drive 
gear is selected, the engine will restart automatically.
A warning lamp in the Instrument panel 
will illuminate when the engine has been 
switched off by the Stop/Start system.
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COMFORT ADJUSTMENTSSTARTING AND DRIVING
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Rolling start
If the engine is switched off while the vehicle is moving, 
it can be restarted after 2 seconds have elapsed. Select 
transmission N position and then press the START/STOP 
button.
Smart key use
The engine will continue to run, even if the Smart key 
is removed from the vehicle. However, if the engine is 
stopped, it cannot be restarted until the Smart key is 
returned to the vehicle.
Restraints
Operating note
Memory buttons 1, 2 or 3 must be pressed within 5 
seconds after pressing the M button, otherwise the 
memory store function will cancel.
• Seatback to fully upright position.
• Adjust the upper seat belt anchorage to its lowest  
position.                         
When a front passenger seat occupancy sensor is fitted  
it determines the state of seat occupancy and sets the air 
bag status to suit. The status indicator is in the overhead 
console.
• Seat unoccupied - air bag deactivated and indicator 
off.
• Seat occupied - air bag activated and indicator off.
• Low weight occupant or object - air bag deactivated 
and indicator on.
Engine start/stop 
See page 2, item 6
Ignition only on
• With the Smart key inside the vehicle, press the 
START/STOP button once to switch on the ignition.
• A second press will switch off the ignition.
Engine start
• The rotary selector must be in either P or N position to 
enable engine starting.
• With the foot brake depressed, press and release the 
START/STOP button to start the engine.
• Press again to stop the engine and switch off the 
ignition. 
Instrument panel menu
Driver information is displayed on a TFT Virtual 
Instrument Panel. 
Many features of the display can be changed to suit 
personal preferences. Other features, such as the 
speedometer, can be altered to suit the driving situation. 
The speedometer can be configured for KPH or MPH via 
the Vehicle Settings menu. 
To access the main menu in the Instrument panel, press 
any button on the right side steering wheel control. Use 
the direction controls to move through the menu and 
subsequent options. Press OK to confirm your selections.
Intelligent Stop/Start 
See page 2, item 37
The Stop/Start system is automatically activated when 
the ignition is turned on. If the vehicle is stopped, the 
engine will turn off (unless it is required to support other 
vehicle systems). When the brake is released and a drive 
gear is selected, the engine will restart automatically.
A warning lamp in the Instrument panel 
will illuminate when the engine has been 
switched off by the Stop/Start system. To switch Stop/Start off, press the Eco switch.
Note: The engine will restart automatically if the switch is 
pressed while an automatic engine stop is in progress.
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STARTING AND DRIVINGSTARTING AND DRIVING
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Auto headlamps and wipers 
See page 2, items 1 and 5
Auto headlamps
1.
 
When the lighting control 
 AUTO position is selected, 
side lamps and headlamps will turn on automatically 
as ambient light fades. With the lighting control in 
the low beam position, High beam assist will activate 
automatically in the absence of other vehicle lights 
ahead. Vehicle speed must be above 25 mph (40 km/h).
2.
 
3.
   4.The headlamps can temporarily illuminate 
ahead when exiting the car at night. Rotate the control 
for delay periods of 30, 60 or 120 seconds.
Auto wipers
For automatic wipe, activated by the Rain sensor, move 
the wiper control up to the first position. Sensitivity can be 
adjusted by rotating the collar.
5.   First stop for the Auto position.
6.  Rain sensor maximum sensitivity.
7.  Rain sensor minimum sensitivity. 
Warning lamps Displayed in the Instrument panel 
Select P before switching off the engine. However, if 
the engine is switched off with R, D or S selected, the 
selector will automatically return to P while retracting.                       Seat belt reminder
Automatic speed limiter 
active
Forward alert active
Adaptive cruise control 
active in Follow mode
Operating note
If the engine is switched off with N selected, automatic 
selection of P is delayed for 10 minutes. DO NOT use 
this feature to enable towing of the vehicle. Refer to 
Vehicle recovery in the Owner’s Handbook.
Releasing
• With the ignition on, apply the foot brake and press 
down on the EPB switch.
• If the vehicle is stationary with the EPB applied and 
either D or R selected, pressing the accelerator will 
automatically release the EPB.
Cruise control and Forward alert 
See page 2, items 23  and 24
Setting Cruise control speed
1.
 
Press to set Cr
 uise control 
at the current speed.
2.
 
Resumes the set speed 
after a cancellation.
3
.  
Press to decrease set 
speed until the desired ne
w 
speed is reached. 
 
4
.  
Press to cancel b
 ut retain the set speed in memory. 
Cruise control will also cancel if the brake pedal is 
pressed, or if vehicle speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h).
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
This enhancement uses a front mounted radar to monitor 
traffic ahead. ACC can be programmed to maintain a set 
gap to the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle ahead is traveling 
slower than the set speed, your vehicle will automatically 
slow down and then maintain the set gap until the road 
ahead clears. At that point your vehicle will accelerate to 
the set speed.
7
ACC gap setting
5.
 
6.
  Press to decrease or 
increase the set gap to the 
vehicle ahead.  
4.    Press to cancel ACC 
and the set speed. 
When ACC is active, an 
amber warning lamp will 
illuminate in the Instrument 
panel. Set speeds are cleared at ignition switch off.
Forward alert
Forward alert is an additional feature of ACC and 
provides limited detection of objects in the road ahead. 
When necessary, it will give an audible warning plus the 
Message centre warning, FORWARD ALERT. The driver 
must take appropriate action.
See the Owner’s Handbook for full details.
Care point
Before entering an automatic car wash, turn the 
wipers off to deactivate the Rain sensor.  Otherwise, 
the wipers will operate during the washing process 
and may be damaged.
Low tire pressure
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DRIVING AIDS
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DRIVING AIDS
Automatic speed limiter (ASL) 
See page 2, items 18 and 24 
ASL allows any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h) to be set 
as a maximum speed.  This is useful to make sure that 
any given speed limit is not exceeded.
Setting a speed
The setting procedure can be made 
while the vehicle is stationary.
1.
 
Press the ASL b
 utton. An ASL 
warning lamp illuminates in the 
speedometer. 
2.
 
Use the Cr
 uise control increase 
and decrease controls to set a speed. 
The Message center will display the 
set speed. Adjustment can be made 
at any time to suit variable speed 
limits.
Parking aids See page 2, item 8
When transmissiion R is selected, Parking aids at the 
rear and front will activate. 
The Touch screen will display a vehicle graphic and 
indicate the approximate distance to any object detected. 
Note: Sensors may activate when water, snow or ice are 
detected on their surfaces. Make sure that the sensors 
are cleaned regularly. 
An audible alert will increase in frequency as the object is 
approached.
To activate the front sensors manually, press 
the Parking aid switch in the overhead panel. 
The front sensors are deactivated when vehicle speed 
exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h). 
Audible alert volume can be adjusted via the Touch 
screen. Select the Home menu then Setup followed by 
System. Now select Volume presets. Use the + or - soft 
keys alongside Parking aid to adjust the volume.
3 trip memories are available via the TRIP  button. You 
can specify which one is viewable in the Instrument panel 
menu. 
Trip A and B can be reset to zero with a long press of the 
TRIP button. Auto will reset to zero after each ignition 
cycle.
Message centre
Messages are displayed 
in the Instrument panel 
right side dial and may 
be accompanied by an 
icon. If more than one 
message is active then 
each will be displayed 
in turn.
Turn by turn Navigation
When a destination is set 
on the Navigation Touch 
screen and guidance is 
commenced, a simplified 
graphic guide is displayed 
in the Instrument panel. 
It gives turn by turn 
information about the 
next part of the journey.Trip computer and Message center 
See page 2, items 1  and 3   
Trip computer
Trip computer information can be accessed via the TRIP 
button on the end of the lighting control. Information is 
displayed in the Instrument panel left side dial.
Press the TRIP button repeatedly to display data in the 
following order:
• Odometer.
• Trip distance since trip reset.
• Average speed since the start of the trip.
• Average fuel consumption since the trip reset.
• Instantaneous fuel consumption.
• Remaining range estimate based on current fuel 
consumption.
If ASL is suspended due to kick-down acceleration or by 
pressing the Cruise control CAN button, the Message 
center will display a LIMITER
  CANCELLED message.
Press the RES control to reinstate the ASL set speed. 
ASL will resume if vehicle speed is below the previously 
set speed limit.
JaguarDrive control 
See page 2, items 17, 20 and 21
Winter mode, Dynamic mode and Dynamic Stability 
Control (DSC) allow the driver to more finely tune 
the vehicle’s driving characteristics to suit prevailing 
conditions.
Blind spot monitoring
Each mirror displays amber icons to warn of overtaking 
vehicles in adjacent lanes. The monitored area extends 
approximately 20 ft (6 meters) behind the rear wheels 
and 8.2 ft (2.5 meters) to the sides.
It switches on automatically at speeds of above 10mph 
(16 km/h) while in a forward gear.
Care point
When negotiating a steep downhill gradient, vehicle 
speed may exceed the set speed. The Message 
center will display a warning. Driver intervention 
may be required to reduce the speed.
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DRIVING AIDSDRIVING AIDS
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Parking aids See page 2, item 8
When transmissiion R is selected, Parking aids at the 
rear and front will activate. 
The Touch screen will display a vehicle graphic and 
indicate the approximate distance to any object detected. 
Note: Sensors may activate when water, snow or ice are 
detected on their surfaces. Make sure that the sensors 
are cleaned regularly. 
An audible alert will increase in frequency as the object is 
approached.To activate the front sensors manually, press 
the Parking aid switch in the overhead panel. 
The front sensors are deactivated when vehicle speed 
exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h). 
Audible alert volume can be adjusted via the Touch 
screen. Select the Home menu then Setup followed by 
System. Now select Volume presets. Use the + or - soft 
keys alongside Parking aid to adjust the volume.
Cancelling the Parking aid screen
Touch the screen to return to the previous view.
Rear camera
Activates when transmission R is selected. The Touch 
screen will display guidance lines to aid reversing. 
To cancel the view at any time, touch the screen. 
3 trip memories are available via the TRIP  button. You 
can specify which one is viewable in the Instrument panel 
menu. 
Trip A and B can be reset to zero with a long press of the 
TRIP button. Auto will reset to zero after each ignition 
cycle.
Message centre
Messages are displayed 
in the Instrument panel 
right side dial and may 
be accompanied by an 
icon. If more than one 
message is active then 
each will be displayed 
in turn.
Turn by turn Navigation
When a destination is set 
on the Navigation Touch 
screen and guidance is 
commenced, a simplified 
graphic guide is displayed 
in the Instrument panel. 
It gives turn by turn 
information about the 
next part of the journey.
If ASL is suspended due to kick-down acceleration or by 
pressing the Cruise control CAN button, the Message 
center will display a LIMITER CANCELLED message.
Press the RES control to reinstate the ASL set speed. 
ASL will resume if vehicle speed is below the previously 
set speed limit.
JaguarDrive control 
See page 2, items 17, 20 and 21
Winter mode, Dynamic mode and Dynamic Stability 
Control (DSC) allow the driver to more finely tune 
the vehicle’s driving characteristics to suit prevailing 
conditions. 1.
 
Winter mode
 . Use in slippery road conditions. Selects 
2nd gear for driving away, moderates engine response 
and modifies gear change strategy to make sure 
maximum possible traction is achieved.
2.
 
Dynamic mode
 . Delivers a high performance driving 
experience. If transmission S is now used with paddle 
gear selection, there is no automatic gear change, even if 
the rev limit is reached. 
3.
 
DSC is the def
 ault condition at engine start and 
is designed to control vehicle stability, even in difficult 
conditions. TracDSC is an alternative setting for dry 
tarmac use and optimises settings for maximum traction. 
To select TracDSC, depress the DSC switch for less than 
10 seconds. Touch the switch again to return to DSC. 
To turn DSC off, depress the switch for more than 10 
seconds.
Blind spot monitoring
Each mirror displays amber icons to warn of overtaking 
vehicles in adjacent lanes. The monitored area extends 
approximately 20 ft (6 meters) behind the rear wheels 
and 8.2 ft (2.5 meters) to the sides.
It switches on automatically at speeds of above 10mph 
(16 km/h) while in a forward gear.
Care point
When negotiating a steep downhill gradient, vehicle 
speed may exceed the set speed. The Message 
center will display a warning. Driver intervention 
may be required to reduce the speed.
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HEATING AND VENTILATION
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AUDIO AND TOUCH SCREEN
Heating and ventilation
See page 2, items 13, 14, 15 and 38
Primary controls
1. 
AU
 TO. This is the recommended operating mode. 
Automatically adjusts air conditioning, blower speed, air 
intake and airflow distribution to maintain the selected 
temperature(s). Helps to prevent screen fogging.
2.
 
T
 emperature control. Temperature is displayed on the 
Touch screen.
3.
 
Defrost.
  Fastest method to remove frost or heavy 
fogging from the windshield. 
4.
 
Recirculation.
  Helps prevent fumes from entering.
5.
 
Blo
 wer speed. Rotate to adjust airflow speed   
through the v
ents.
6.
 
Press f
 or cooled and dehumidified air.
7.
 
Heated windshield.
8
.  
Heated rear screen.
9
.  
Heated seats
 . Press to access menu options.
Operating note
Seat heating and ventilating will operate only while 
the engine is running. This is to prevent the battery 
becoming discharged.
External water deposits
The system removes moisture from the air and 
deposits the excess water beneath the vehicle. This is 
normal and is no cause for concern. Touch screen controls
Touch Climate on the Home menu.
1.
 
Settings
 . Air quality sensor sensitivity adjustment.
2.  
Fr
 ont seats. Temperature, ventilation and massage 
settings.
3.  
Rear c
 limate. Displays the Rear climate menu.
4.  
Climate Off
 . Select to turn on/off.
 
  
5
.  
Sync
 . Synchronises all front and rear settings to 
match the driver’s.
6.  
Air distr
 ibution to the windshield, face and feet.
7.  
Indication of selected b
 lower speed. Use the rotary 
control to adjust.
Rear  climate control from the Touch screen
The Touch screen controls for Rear climate are very similar to 
those for the front climate. Areas of difference are:
1.
 
A
 uto. This is the recommended operating mode.
2.
 
T
 emperature adjustment. Select red to increase and blue to 
decrease temperature.
3.
 
Rear seats temper
 ature and ventilation control.
4.
 
Rear control panel loc
 k. Will disable the Rear climate control 
panel. Select again to re-enable.
5.
 
Indication of the selected b
 lower speed. Use the rotary 
control to adjust.
Home menu  
1. Touch to turn the screen off
2. Extra features menu.
3. Climate menu.
4. Shortcut soft key. Personal shortcuts can be set 
to quickly access any available part of the system.  
Shortcuts are made in the Setup menu.
5. Setup. Personalize the screen view, system settings, 
voice and volume presets.
6. Valet. Select to lock the trunk and glove box when 
using attendant parking. When returning to the vehicle, 
touch Valet again and follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Audio/Video. Touch to select any of the audio or 
video sources, to set personal preferences and store 
stations to pre-sets.
8. N a v.  On the first navigation screen, touch Agree to 
move to the Nav  menu or select Language if you need to 
select a different navigation language.
9. Destination entry. Touch for direct access to the 
Destination entry menu.
Operating note
Always run the engine during 
prolonged use of the Touch screen.
Steering wheel audio/video control
See page 2, item 28
1. Short press to move to the next available audio or video source. Long press 
to scroll through the sub menu of the selected source. 
2. Press to increase volume.
3. Press to decrease volume.
4. Short press to select the next radio preset station or the next CD/MP3 track. 
Long press to search up for the next radio station or to advance through the CD/
MP3 tracks.
5. Has the same action as 4 but moves in the opposite direction.
Care point
The Touch screen requires only 
light touches. Excess pressure 
could result in damage.
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Operating note
Seat heating and ventilating will operate only while 
the engine is running. This is to prevent the battery 
becoming discharged.
Touch screen controls
Touch Climate on the Home menu.
1. 
Settings. Air quality sensor sensitivity adjustment.
2.  Front seats. Temperature, ventilation and massage 
settings.
3.  Rear climate. Displays the Rear climate menu.
4.  Climate Off. Select to turn on/off.   
5.  Sync. Synchronises all front and rear settings to 
match the driver’s.
6.  Air distribution to the windshield, face and feet.
7.  Indication of selected blower speed. Use the rotary 
control to adjust.
10. Phone. Secondary controls menu. Telephone primary 
settings are made from the hard controls below the Touch 
screen. 
11.
 A
V. Hard key selection of the audio/video sources 
menu.
12.
 Displa
ys the Home menu.
13.
 PHONE.
 Press to access the Phone menu.
14.
 N
AV. Hard key selection of the navigation options 
menu.
15.
 Intelligent stop/star
t on/off.
16.
 Press f
or audio tone and balance settings.
Home menu  
1. Touch to turn the screen off
2. 
Extra f
 eatures menu.
3.
 
Climate
  menu.
4.
 
Shor
 tcut soft key. Personal shortcuts can be set 
to quickly access any available part of the system.  
Shortcuts are made in the Setup menu.
5.
 
Setup.
  Personalize the screen view, system settings, 
voice and volume presets.
6.
 
V
 alet. Select to lock the trunk and glove box when 
using attendant parking. When returning to the vehicle, 
touch Valet again and follow the on-screen instructions.
7.
 
A
 udio/Video. Touch to select any of the audio or 
video sources, to set personal preferences and store 
stations to pre-sets.
8.
 
N
 a v. On the first navigation screen, touch Agree to 
move to the Nav  menu or select Language if you need to 
select a different navigation language.
9.
 
Destination entr
 y. Touch for direct access to the 
Destination entry menu.
Operating note
Always run the engine during 
prolonged use of the Touch screen.
Steering wheel audio/video control
See page 2, item 28
1. Short press to move to the next available audio or video source. Long press 
to scroll through the sub menu of the selected source. 
2.
 
Press to increase v
 olume.
3.
 
Press to decrease v
 olume.
4.
 
Shor
 t press to select the next radio preset station or the next CD/MP3 track. 
Long press to search up for the next radio station or to advance through the CD/
MP3 tracks.
5.
 
Has the same action as 
 4 but moves in the opposite direction.
Care point
The Touch screen requires only 
light touches. Excess pressure 
could result in damage.
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