ECU JAGUAR F TYPE 2015 1.G Quick Start Guide

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DRIVER CONTROLSVEHICLE ACCESS
1. Central locking/unlocking.
2.
Seat adjustment.
3

.
Dr
iving position memory.
4.

T
rip computer.
5.

T
urn signals and headlamp control.
6.

Gearshift do
wn.
7.

Phone
.
8.

Instr
ument panel, Message center and warning

lamps.
9.

Heated steer
ing wheel.
10.
Gearshift up

.
11.
Wiper/w

ashers.
12.
Home men

u.
13.
Climate men

u.
14.
T

ouch screen on/off or Parking aid.
15.
T

ouch screen Setup or Rear camera.
16.
A

udio/video mode selection.
17.
Phone men

u.
18.
A

udio/video menu.
19.
Na

vigation menu.
20.
Climate control.
21.
P

ower socket.
22.
Gear selector

.
23.
A

udio/video system on/off.
24.
Activ

e exhaust.
25.
Con

vertible roof switch. 26. Intelligent stop/star
t.
27.
Deplo

yable rear spoiler switch.
28.
Electr

ic parking brake.
29.
Stability control.
30.
Dr

iving mode.
31.
ST

OP/START.
32.
Heated rear screen.
33.
Heated windshield.
34.
Windshield maxim

um defrost.
35.
Hazard w

arning lamps on/off.
36.
Climate control recirculation.
37.
Air conditioning on/off

.
38.
Climate control A

UTO mode.
39.
Cr

uise control or Automatic speed limiter.
40.
Hor

n.
41.
Steer

ing wheel adjuster.
42.
A

udio/video mode selection.
43.
A

udio/video and phone controls.
44.
Instr

ument illumination.
45.
F

og lamps on/off.
46.
T

runk/tailgate release.
47.
Exter

ior mirror controls.
48.
Windo

w controls.
Note: Steering wheel design may differ.
Smart key
Press once to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
To also close any open windows, press and hold
for 3 seconds (Global closing).
Multi-point entry - press once to disarm the
alarm, unlock all of the doors and the trunk.
Single-point entry - press once to disarm
the alarm and unlock the driver’s door. A second press
unlocks the passenger door and the trunk.
Press and hold to open the windows (Global opening).
The door handles will be presented for opening.
To change between entry modes, with the vehicle
unlocked, press the lock and unlock buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds. The hazard warning lamps
will flash twice to confirm the change .
Press once to switch the headlamps on for up to
120 seconds. Press again to switch off.
Press to open only the trunk/powered tailgate.
The rest of the security system remains active. Press and hold for 3 seconds to
activate/cancel the panic alarm.
Smart key detection
The Smart key may not be detected if it is placed in
a metal container, or if it is shielded by a device with
a back lit LCD screen, (e.g., laptop, smartphone,
etc.).
Loose coins in the same pocket as the Smart key
can also act as a shield. Keep the Smart key clear
of possible shielding when attempting Keyless entry
or Keyless starting.
Powered tailgate See page 2, item 46
To open:
1. With transmission P selected, press the external
tailgate release.
2. Press the internal tailgate release.
Alternatively, use the Smart key.
The powered tailgate will continue to open to the set
height.
To close:
3. Press and release.
If an obstruction is detected during closing, the tailgate
will stop and then reverse direction slightly. An audible
warning will indicate a mislock.

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DRIVER CONTROLSVEHICLE ACCESS
26. Intelligent stop/start.
27. Deployable rear spoiler switch.
28. Electric parking brake.
29. Stability control.
30. Driving mode.
31. STOP/START.
32. Heated rear screen.
33. Heated windshield.
34. Windshield maximum defrost.
35. Hazard warning lamps on/off.
36. Climate control recirculation.
37. Air conditioning on/off.
38. Climate control AUTO mode.
39. Cruise control or Automatic speed limiter.
40. Horn.
41. Steering wheel adjuster.
42. Audio/video mode selection.
43. Audio/video and phone controls.
44. Instrument illumination.
45. Fog lamps on/off.
46. Trunk/tailgate release.
47. Exterior mirror controls.
48. Window controls.
Note: Steering wheel design may differ.
Smart key
Press once to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
To also close any open windows, press and hold
for 3 seconds (Global closing).
Multi-point entry - press once to disarm the
alarm, unlock all of the doors and the trunk.
Single-point entry - press once to disarm
the alarm and unlock the driver’s door. A second press
unlocks the passenger door and the trunk.
Press and hold to open the windows (Global opening).
The door handles will be presented for opening.
To change between entry modes, with the vehicle
unlocked, press the lock and unlock buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds. The hazard warning lamps
will flash twice to confirm the change .
Press once to switch the headlamps on for up to
120 seconds. Press again to switch off.
Press to open only the trunk/powered tailgate.
The rest of the security system remains active. Press and hold for 3 seconds to

activ

ate/cancel the panic alarm. Keyless entry and locking
The door handles will operate only while the Smart key is
within 3 ft (1m) of the vehicle.
To unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm, press a door
handle recess or trunk release button.
To lock - press the rear of the door handle until it is flush
with the door. The doors and trunk will lock and the alarm
will be activated. Doors can still be unlocked from inside
the vehicle.
When locking, the convertible roof should be up.
Smart key detection
The Smart key may not be detected if it is placed in
a metal container, or if it is shielded by a device with
a back lit LCD screen, (e.g., laptop, smartphone,
etc.).
Loose coins in the same pocket as the Smart key
can also act as a shield. Keep the Smart key clear
of possible shielding when attempting Keyless entry
or Keyless starting.
Smart key not found
If the Smart key is
not detected and
the message Smart
Key Not Found is
displayed, hold it in the
indicated position. Start
the engine as normal.
The Smart key can now
be removed.
Smart key detection
Do not leave your Smart key inside the trunk, the
vehicle WILL NOT automatically unlock (should it
become shielded).
Powered tailgate See page 2, item 46
To open:
1.

With tr
ansmission P selected, press the external

tailgate release

.
2.

Press the inter
nal tailgate release.
Alternatively, use the Smart key.
The powered tailgate will continue to open to the set
height.
To close:
3.

Press and release
.
If an obstruction is detected during closing, the tailgate
will stop and then reverse direction slightly. An audible
warning will indicate a mislock.

DRIVING AIDS
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DRIVING AIDS
JaguarDrive control See page 2, items 29 and 30
Winter mode, Dynamic mode and Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) allow the driver to more finely tune the
vehicle driving characteristics to suit the prevailing
conditions.
1.
Rain/ice/sno
w mode. Use in slippery road

conditions

. Selects 2nd gear for driving away,

moder

ates engine response and modifies the gear

change str

ategy, to achieve the maximum possible

traction.
2.

Dynamic mode
. Coordinates the vehicle’s systems

to deliv

er a high performance driving experience. If

transmission S is now used with paddle gear


selection, there is no automatic gear change

, even if

the re

v limit is reached. Dynamic mode

remains selected f

or 6 hours after the engine is

s

witched off.
Door mirror dip and Blind spot
monitor (BSM)
See page 2, item 47
Passenger side mirror dip when reversing
This feature can be used to improve the passenger side
lower view, while reversing. Mirror dip can be selected
or deselected from the Instrument panel menu. Select
Features from the Vehicle Settings menu, then select
the desired option from the list.
To set a dip position:
1.
With the Electr
ic parking brake on, select

tr

ansmission position R.
2.

Adjust the mirror position to vie
w the lower rear curb

and v

ehicle.
Subsequently, each time transmission R is selected, the
set dip position will be automatically selected. The mirrors
will return to their normal position when a forward gear is
selected.
Parking aids See page 2, item 14
When transmission R is selected, Parking aids at the rear
and front of the vehicle will activate.
1. 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.
When moving forwards into a space, activate the front
sensors with the Parking aid switch in the facia panel.
The 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.
Valet mode
The glove box, Luggage compartment, and the Touch
screen can be security locked to deny access to a
parking attendant. Before handing over your Smart key,
remove the emergency key blade and keep it in a safe
place.
Selecting Valet mode
1. From the Touch screen, select Home menu.
2. Now select Valet.
3. Enter a 4 digit PIN (personally chosen) and touch OK. You will be requested to confirm the PIN number.
4. Valet mode activated will be displayed.
Folding mirrors
Press both buttons simultaneously to fold the mirrors
inwards. Press again to unfold.
DSC. The default condition, at engine start, is DSC on.
DSC is designed to control the vehicle’s stability. It can be
switched off, if required.
Press and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds. The
DSC warning lamp will illuminate and the Message center
will display DSC Off until DSC is reinstated.
To turn DSC on again, press the switch for 1 second and
release. The Message center will display DSC On.
TracDSC is an alternative setting that adjusts the DSC
settings for maximum traction in difficult conditions.
TracDSC enables a more involving and focused driving
experience on a dry hard surface.
Note: Normal stability control may be impaired.
To select TracDSC, press and hold the DSC switch for
less than 3 seconds. The DSC Off lamp will illuminate
and the Message center will briefly display TracDSC.
Press and hold again to return to DSC.
Note: Cruise control cannot be used while DSC or
TracDSC is selected.
Blind spot monitor
BSM switches on automatically at vehicle speeds of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) while in a forward gear. It
monitors an area that extends approximately 20 ft (6m)
behind the rear wheels and 8.2 ft (2.5m) to the sides.
1.

Each mirror displa
ys amber icons to warn of

o

vertaking vehicles in adjacent lanes.
2.

The amber dot is illuminated while the speed is belo
w

the threshold.

DRIVING AIDSDRIVING AIDS
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Parking aids See page 2, item 14
When transmission R is selected, Parking aids at the rear
and front of the vehicle will activate.
1.
The
Touch screen will display a vehicle graphic and

indicate the appro

ximate 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.
When moving forwards into a space, activate the front
sensors with the Parking aid switch in the facia panel.
The 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. Rear camera
Activates when transmission R is selected. The Touch
screen will display guidance lines to aid reversing.
The Rear camera view has priority over the Parking aid
view. To display the Parking aid view instead, touch the
screen.
1.

Brok
en line - full width of the vehicle.
2.

Solid line - projected re
versing path based on the

current steer

ing wheel position.
3.

P
arking sensor activation - shaded area indicates

which rear sensors are activ

e.
4.

Access guideline - do not re
verse beyond this point if

tr

unk access is required.
Valet mode
The glove box, Luggage compartment, and the Touch
screen can be security locked to deny access to a
parking attendant. Before handing over your Smart key,
remove the emergency key blade and keep it in a safe
place.
Selecting Valet mode
1.
F
rom the Touch screen, select Home menu.
2.

No
w select Valet.
3.

Enter a 4 digit PIN (personally chosen) and touch
OK.

Y

ou will be requested to confirm the PIN number.
4.

V
alet mode activated will be displayed. Deselecting Valet mode
1.

Select the
Valet screen.
2.

Enter y
our 4 digit PIN and touch OK.
3.

V
alet mode deactivated is displayed and the glove

bo

x and Luggage compartment are now accessible,

and all

Touch screen features are available.
Insert the emergency key blade back into the Smart key.
DSC. The default condition, at engine start, is DSC on.
DSC is designed to control the vehicle’s stability. It can be
switched off, if required.
Press and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds. The
DSC warning lamp will illuminate and the Message center
will display DSC Off until DSC is reinstated.
To turn DSC on again, press the switch for 1 second and
release. The Message center will display DSC On.
TracDSC is an alternative setting that adjusts the DSC
settings for maximum traction in difficult conditions.
TracDSC enables a more involving and focused driving
experience on a dry hard surface.
Note: Normal stability control may be impaired.
To select TracDSC, press and hold the DSC switch for
less than 3 seconds. The DSC Off lamp will illuminate
and the Message center will briefly display TracDSC.
Press and hold again to return to DSC.
Note: Cruise control cannot be used while DSC or
TracDSC is selected.
Blind spot monitor
BSM switches on automatically at vehicle speeds of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) while in a forward gear. It
monitors an area that extends approximately 20 ft (6m)
behind the rear wheels and 8.2 ft (2.5m) to the sides.
1. Each mirror displays amber icons to warn of
overtaking vehicles in adjacent lanes.
2. The amber dot is illuminated while the speed is below
the threshold.