brake pads JAGUAR XF 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Brakes
144

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Brake pads
Brake pads require a period of bedding in when
new. Drive with extra caution for the first
500 km (300 miles) to avoid the need for heavy
braking.
Brake pad wear warning
When the brake pads are wearing low, the
warning message BRAKE PADS LOW is
displayed in the message centre. Arrange for
your vehicle to be se en by your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer at the earliest opportunity.
Wet conditions
Driving through heavy ra in or water can have
an adverse effect on braking efficiency. Under
such circumstances, it is recommended that
you lightly a pply the brakes intermittently to
dry the brakes.
ABS warning indicator
If this amber warning indicator
illuminates while driving and/or
ABS FAULT is displayed in the
message centre, drive with extra caution, avoid
heavy braking where possible, and seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
If this red warning indicator
illuminates while driving and/or the
message LOW BRAKE FLUID is
displayed in the message centre, check the
brake fluid level at the earliest opportunity and
top-up as required. See BRAKE FLUID CHECK
(page 206).
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ABS
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) allows
maximum brake pressure, and thus maximum
braking efficiency, to be applied, and prevents
the road wheels locking. This allows the driver
to retain steering control during heavy braking
under most road conditions.
ABS optimises tyre to road adhesion under
maximum braking conditions, though it cannot
provide increased cornering ability.
WARNINGS
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal whilst the vehicle is in motion.
This may cause a light application of
the brakes, which can result in overheating,
reduced brake performance, and excessive
brake wear.
Never allow the vehicle to coast
(freewheel) with the engine turned
off. The engine must be running to
provide full braking assistance. The brakes will
still function with the e ngine off, but far more
pressure will be required to operate them.
If the red brake warning indicator
illuminates, safely bring the vehicle to
a stop, as quickly as possible. Seek
qualified assistance before proceeding.
Never place non-approved floor
matting or any ot her obstructions
under the brake pedal. This restricts
pedal travel and braking efficiency.
WARNINGS
ABS cannot overcome the physical
limitations of braking distance. Nor
can it overcome the lack of grip on a
road surface (e.g. aquaplaning on water).
Braking distance is increased on a
slippery surface. This applies to all
vehicles, even those fitted with ABS.
The driver should not be tempted to
take risks when driving, in the hope
that ABS will correct errors of
judgement. In all cases it remains the driver's
responsibility to driv e with due care and
attention, payi ng particular attention to the
effects of speed, weather, road conditions etc.

Driving hints
154

RUNNING-IN
Apart from a few precautionary
recommendations, there are no strict
running-in procedures for this vehicle.
By observing the following advisory
precautions you will ensure maximum engine,
transmission and brake life for your vehicle:
Engine
• Allow the engine to reach operating
temperature before operating at engine
speeds over 3 500 rev/min.
• Vary the speed frequently.
• From 1 500 kilometres (940 miles)
onwards, gradually in crease performance
of the vehicle up to the permitted
maximum speed.
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of oil consumption is normal.
The rate of consumpt ion will depend on the
following:
• The quality and viscosity of the oil.
• Climatic conditions.
• The speed at which th e engine is being
operated.
• Road conditions.
Drivers should expect above normal
consumption when the engi ne is new, and after
running-in if high speeds are sustained.
Brakes
To ensure that brake pa ds reach their optimum
wear and performance condition, usually
within 500 kilometres (300 miles), it is
recommended that the following points are
observed.
• Where possible, avoid heavy or harsh
braking, as this can result in damage to the
brake pads and discs.
• Avoid prolonged use of the brakes
(e.g. when descending severe gradients).
• Frequent light application of the brakes is
desirable. This helps to fully bed-in the
brake pads.
These running-in guidelines also apply when
new brake discs or pads have been fitted.
Final drive unit
During the first 1 500 kilometers (940 miles):
•Avoid full throttle a pplications and do not
exceed 190 km/h (120 mph). Observe the
national speed limits in the country in
which you are travelling.
• Do not participate in motor racing events,
test track days, sports driving schools or
similar for the first 8 000 kilometers
(4 975 miles).

Index
381
A
ABS driving hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Adaptive dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Adjusting the headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 67 entry and exit mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Advanced emergency brake assist . . . . . 165
AFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 rear vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Airbag labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Airbag service information . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Airbag warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alarm trigger information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Alarm sensor override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Approach lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Arming the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
alarm indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
battery-backed sounder . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
full alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
perimeter alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ASL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Audible warnings and indicators . . . . . . . 104
Audio portable interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Audio control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 272
sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 steering wheel controls. . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Audio unit overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
sound system overview . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Autolamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 exit delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
windscreen wiper detection . . . . . . . . . 76
Automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
touch-screen operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Automatic speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Automatic speed limiter (ASL)
principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
JaguarDrive selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
limp-home mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
message centre display . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
sport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Autostore control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Auxiliary connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . 300
connecting an auxiliary device . . . . . . . 301
connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
connecting more than one device . . . . 301
portable audio overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Auxiliary input devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 displaying track information. . . . . . . . . 303
playing a portable device . . . . . . . . . . . 302
portable device settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
searching a portable device . . . . . . . . . 304
Auxiliary power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
B
Battery charging faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Battery care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Battery Monitoring System (BMS) . . . . 213
Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Battery warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Blind spot monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 sensor blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
system fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Block heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Bonnet lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Booster cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Booster cushions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Brake fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
checking the fluid level. . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
topping up the fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Brakes
brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
pad wear warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144