tow JAGUAR XF 2009 1.G User Guide

Seats
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Folding the rear seats
Stow the rear seat armrest.
With the luggage compartment open, pull the
relevant seat release handle, located as shown
(illustration shows view from the rear of the
vehicle, with the luggage compartment open).Fold the seat back part-way forward and
remove the head restraint(s) from the folded
seat back. See
HEAD RESTRAINTS (page 44).
Fully fold the seat back forward and, if required,
repeat the process for the second seat section.
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WARNING
Ensure that the removed rear head
restraints are stored securely. Never
leave them loose in the vehicle, as
they can cause serious injury or death in the
event of an accident, he avy braking, or sudden
manoeuvres.
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Child safety
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Tether anchorage points (Australia only)
Note: A tether anchorage is provided for the
centre seat position. Do not use this anchor
position with an ISOFIX child seat.
Attaching tether straps
1. Install the child restrain t securely in one of
the rear seating positions.
2. Pass the tether strap over the seat back
and beneath the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook to the tether
anchor point on the back of the seat.
Ensure that the tether strap hook is facing
the correct way. See illustration.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses
or for attaching other items or equipment to
the vehicle.
If a child seat or restraint system is to
be fitted to the centre seating
position, the centre armrest must be
in the stowed position (folded into the seat).
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Lighting

LIGHTING CONTROL
Note: If the ignition system is switched off and
the lamps are left on, the message centre will
display LIGHTS ON.
The exterior lamps are controlled by the
left-hand column stalk switch.
The rotary collar on the stalk has three
positions for turning the exterior lamps on or
off and positions for auto lamps and exit delay.
Off
All exterior lamps off (except vehicles provided
with daylight running lamps).
Side lamps
Switches on the side lamps, tail, number plate
and any other marker lamps required by local
legislation. The instrument panel will also be lit.
Headlamps
Select this positi on to switch on the
headlamps. Headlamp flash:
Pull the switch towards the
steering wheel and release to flash the high
beam on and off. The high beam will remain on
for as long as the switch is held.
High beam: With the headlamps on, push the
switch away from the steering wheel to switch
to high beam.
The blue warning indicator on the instrument
panel will illuminate.
To turn high beam off and return to low beam,
pull the column switch towards the steering
wheel.
Note: If the rotary control switch is moved to
the OFF position, with hi gh beam still activated,
both low and high beam will be extinguished.
Both low and high beam will illuminate when
the headlamps are turned on again.
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Daylight running lamps
In certain countries it is a legal requirement for
the lamps to be on during the hours of daylight.
With the rotary collar in the OFF position, low
beam headlamps, side lamps, tail, number
plate lamps and, where fitted, side marker
lamps will switch on automatically with the
following conditions:
• The ignition is on (market dependent).
• The vehicle gear selector out of park.
• The park brake is not applied (is released).
Condensation
In certain circumstances, misting may occur
on the inside of a lamp lens. This is caused by
natural changes in environmental conditions.
This misting is not detrimental to lamp
performance and will clear during normal
usage.
AUTOLAMPS
A light sensor, mounted on the front of the
fascia, monitors exteri or light levels and
automatically switches the side lamps and low
beam headlamps on or off.
The ignition system must be on for full
automatic light operation.
When light fades towards dusk, the side lamps
and headlamps will sw itch on automatically.
At dawn, as light increases, the side lamps and
headlamps switch off automatically.
Do not cover the sensor and keep the
windscreen clean. Obstruct ing the light in this
area of the sensor may lead to unwanted
operation of the side lamps and headlamps.
Note: Low exterior light levels, caused by
adverse weather conditi ons, may also cause
the autolamp system to switch on the side and
headlamps.
Windscreen wiper detection
This function only operat es when autolamps is
selected. The side lamps and headlamps will
switch on automatically if the windscreen
wipers are switched on for 20 seconds or
more. Once the windscreen wipers are
switched off, the side lamps and headlamps
will automatically switch off two minutes later.
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Wipers and washers
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WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Note: If the wiper blades become stuck or
jammed, an electronic cut-out may temporarily
halt wiper operation. If this happens, switch off
the wipers and the ignition. Clear any
obstructions and free th e wiper blades, before
attempting to switch on the ignition.
Wiper operation
1. Windscreen wipers off and parked.
2. Rain sensor activated wipe.
3. Low speed wipe.
4. High speed wipe.
5. Rain sensor sensitivity control.
Rain sensor variable delay
1.Maximum sensitivity.
2. Rotate control to adjust sensitivity.
3. Minimum sensitivity.
With the rain sensor acti vated, the sensitivity of
the rain sensor can be adjusted. Rotate the
control upwards to reduce the sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Single wipe
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel for a
single wipe. Holding the sw itch in this position,
operates the wipers at normal speed until the
switch is released.
CAUTIONS
Do not operate the windscreen wipers
on a dry screen. The drag on the wiper
mechanism may cause damage.
In freezing or very hot conditions,
ensure that the wipers have not stuck to
the windscreen before operating. The drag on
the wiper mechanism may cause damage.
Remove any snow, ice or frost from the
windscreen, around the wiper arms and
blades, and the screen scuttle, before
operating the wipers. S now and ice can cause
damage to the wiper mechanism, if left
uncleared.
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Wipers and washers

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
Service position
The windscreen wiper service position allows
the wipers to be parked in a more accessible
position. This makes it easier to change wiper
blades.
Setting the service position
1.With the ignition switched off, pull the
wiper stalk towards the steering wheel to
the single wipe position. Hold the stalk in
this position.
2. Make sure the brake pedal is not applied
and, while still holding the wiper stalk in
the single wipe positi on, press the ignition
START/STOP button to switch on the
ignition.
The wipers will move to the vertical (service)
position. Release the wiper stalk.
To return the wiper blades to the operating
position, turn the ignition off.
CAUTIONS
When checking or changing the wiper
blades, they can be set to the service
position or parked normally.
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Windows and mirrors
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BSM is designed to work most effectively when
driving on multi-lane highways.
If an object is identified by the system as being
an overtaking vehicle/object, an amber
warning icon ( 1) illuminates in the relevant
exterior mirror, to alert the driver that there is a
potential hazard in the vehicle's blind spot and
therefore, that a lane change might be
dangerous.
Note: If an overtaking vehicle is detected on
both sides of the vehicle simultaneously, the
warning icons in both mirrors will illuminate.
Note: BSM is automatically turned off when
reverse ( R) gear is selected, when the vehicle is
in park ( P), the vehicle is travelling below
16 km/h (10 mph) and also when the electrical
connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket.
When in these conditions, an amber warning
indicator within the exterior mirror is
displayed.Sensor blockage
The BSM system will automatically disable if
either of the sensors become completely
obscured, an amber wa rning indicator dot (2)
is displayed in the exterior mirror and the
message BSM sensor blocked appears in the
message centre.
Note: Blockage testing is only initiated when
vehicle speed is above 32 km/h (20 mph) and
will take at least two minutes of accumulated
time travelling above th is speed, to determine
that the sensor is blocked.
If the sensors become blocked, then please
check that there is nothing obscuring the rear
bumper and that it is cl ear from ice, frost and
dirt.
System fault
If a fault with one of the radar sensors is
detected, an amber warn ing indicator dot is
displayed in the exterior mirror and the
message BSM not available is displayed in the
message centre.
Note: Even if the detected fault only affects the
radar sensor on one side of the vehicle, the
whole system is disabled. If the fault is
temporary, the system will operate correctly
once the engine has been switched off and then
on again.
If a fault in the system occurs, consult your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
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Convenience features

SUN VISORS
Pivot the sun visor downward to reduce sun
glare through the front windscreen. If required,
the visor can unclipped and then be pivoted
towards the side window to reduce sun glare
from that side of the vehicle.
Vanity mirror
Pivot the sun visor downward and raise the
cover on the vanity mirror to illuminate the
mirror. Close the cover to extinguish the
lamps. If the cover is left open, the lamps will
extinguish automatically after 16 minutes to
prevent battery drain.
SUN BLINDS
Press the switch to raise or lower the sun blind.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Rotate the thumbwheel up to increase, and
down to decrease, the level of instrument
illumination.
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Twin cup holder
The twin cup holder can be converted into a
storage compartment by removing the insert.
Use one hand to squeeze the two sides of the
insert together and, lifting the edge nearest the
driver first, use the other hand to rotate the
insert up and out of it s compartment, towards
the passenger seat.
Note: An ashtray and cigar lighter pack, which
replaces the front twin cup holder, is available
from your Dealer/A uthorised Repairer.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
1.Glove box.
2. Front door stowage.
3. Cubby box.
4. Seat map pockets.
5. Rear door stowage.
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WARNING
Ensure that any items stored in the
vehicle are secure and cannot move.
If the vehicle is involved in an
accident, or subject to sudden braking or
direction change, loose items can cause
serious injury.
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Starting the engine
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GENERAL INFORMATION
START/STOP button
The START/STOP button is used to start or
stop the engine, or to turn on the ignition
without starting the engine.
Note: The START/STOP button will only be
operational if a valid Jaguar Smart key is
detected within the vehicle.
Switching on the ignition
To turn on the ignition without starting the
engine, make sure the brake pedal is not
applied and that there is a valid Jaguar Smart
Key in the vehicle, then press and release the
START/STOP button. The warning indicators
illuminate and most electr ical systems will be
operational.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed when the
START/STOP button is pressed, the engine will
start.
Steering column lock
Your vehicle is fitted with an electronic steering
column lock. The column unlocks when it
detects a Jaguar Smart Key inside the vehicle.
The steering column automatically locks when
the starter switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened.
If the steering column remains locked, even
with a valid Jaguar Smart Key in the vehicle,
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED is displayed in
the message centre. If this occurs:
1. Press the starter button to return to the
convenience mode.
2. Try again to unlock the steering column
lock, by turning the steering wheel gently
to the left and right.
3. If the malfunction still persists, seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
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CAUTION
During vehicle recovery, the Jaguar
Smart Key must remain inside the
vehicle (or be stowed in the starter control unit
in the centre console), so that the steering
column remains unlocked.