traction control JAGUAR XF 2009 1.G Quick Start Guide

JaguarDrive Selector
Gearshift interlockThe brake pedal must be
depressed before the
selector can be moved
from thePark position.
Maintain brake pressure
until a gear is selected.
Select Pbefore
switching off the engine.
However, if the engine is
switched off with
Reverse, Drive orSport
selected, the selector will
automatically return to P
while retracting.
Sport mode
To select Sfrom D, press down and rotate the
selector. Automatic gear changing continues but the
gearshift points are modified for full use of the
engine's power.
Manual gear changes
The steering wheel paddles allow manual gear
changing with either Dor Sselected.
• To shift down, briefly pull the paddle.
• To shift up, briefly pull the +paddle.
When the paddles are used in D, gear selection will
revert to automatic if use of the paddles is not
maintained. With Sselected, continuous manual
operation is initiated if the paddles are used.
P R N D S
STARTENGINESTOP
DSC
If the engine is switched off with Neutral selected,
automatic selection of Pis delayed for \f0 minutes.
DO NOT use this feature during vehicle recovery.
JaguarDrive Control
Allows the driver to fine tune the vehicle driving
characteristics. Select from the following driving
modes.
NOTE: Winter and Dynamic modes cannot be active
simultaneously.
Winter mode
Use in slippery conditions. When active, this
mode selects 2nd gear for driving away, it moderates
engine response and modifies the gear change
strategy. This ensures that maximum possible traction
is achieved. It remains active until deselected.
Dynamic mode
Optimises vehicle systems to deliver a more
involved driving experience. It remains selected for
six hours after the ignition is switched off.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
DSC ON is the default condition at engine start.
TracDSC is an alternative setting of DSC with
reduced system interventions and is for use only on
dry tarmac surfaces. Press and release the button.
TracDSC will be displayed in the message centre.
Press again to reactivate DSC.
To switch DSC off, press and hold for ten seconds
until DSC OFF is displayed.
Message centre
The message centre displays the JaguarDrive
Selector position, P,R,N,DorS, the manual mode
gear selections 1to 6and the
JaguarDrive Control mode
selection.
When TracDSC is selected, the
DSC warning lamp will illuminate
and the message centre will briefly
display TracDSC.
When DSC OFF is selected, the DSC warning lamp
will illuminate and the message centre will display
DSC OFF until DSC is reinstated.
Driving mode settings
Refer to the Owner’s Handbook section, Driving
dynamics, for suggested mode settings.
Dynamic mode ,TracDSC andDSC OFF will
change the driving characteristics. Select these
only when suitable driving conditions exist.
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In both Dand Smodes, automatic operation can be
reinstated by holding the +paddle for two seconds.