Auto gear selector JAGUAR XJ 2004 X350 / 3.G Owners Manual

Security and Locks 2 - 3
2 Security and Locks
Ignition Switch
The fascia-mounted ignition switch,
on the right-hand side of the steering
column, has four key positions:
0.Ignition OFF – This is the only
position in which the key can be
inserted and removed.
I. Auxiliary – Allows use of some
electrical circuits, for example, radio
and window oper ation (accessory
delay only).
II. Ignition ON – All electrical circuits
except the starter motor are
activated. The key remains in this
position when driving. III.
Engine start – The starter motor is
operated for as long as the key is held
in this position, against spring
pressure.
When the key is turned back to the OFF
position, the delayed accessory feature
becomes active.
The circuits available in the auxiliary
position remain activated for a preset
timed period or until a front door is
opened.
To Remove the Ignition Key
Automatic transmissi on vehicles have a
key interlock feature.
Apply the electronic parkbrake, move the
gear selector to the Park ‘P’ position and
turn the key to position ‘0’.
The automatic transmis sion gear selector
must be placed in Park ‘P’ before the key
can be removed from the ignition switch.
When the key is removed, the gear
selector will be locked in Park.
Steering Column Lock
The steering column lock is controlled by
the ignition switch.
When the key is removed from the
ignition switch, you will hear the steering
column lock engage.
When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch, you will hear the steering column
lock disengage.
In rare circumstances, it may be
necessary to gently turn the steering
wheel from side to side to release the
steering column lock.
Gearshift Interlock
A brake pedal/gearshift interlock system
is incorporated in the automatic
transmission gear selector mechanism.
To move the gear selector from Park:
1. Turn the ignition key to position ‘II’ or start the engine.
2. Press the brake pedal.

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Luggage Compartment (Trunk)
The luggage compartment is locked and
unlocked electrically in conjunction with
the doors.
Neither the luggage compartment lid
release switch on the fascia nor the lid
release button will operate whilst the
vehicle is armed or in valet mode.
An attempt to operate these switches
whilst in valet mode will result in an
audible warning chime. To open the luggage compartment,
use any of the methods that follow:
• Press the luggage compartment lid
release switch ( A), which is located on
the fascia switchpack. This switch will
not operate if the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
• Press the luggage compartment button ( B) on the key transmitter.
Note: Button ( B) will only operate with
the gear selector in ‘Park’. • Insert a key into the luggage
compartment lock ( C), however,
opening with the key when the
vehicle is armed will cause the alarm
system to start warning tones for
seven seconds.
Should this occur, press the
transmitter unlock button, or place
the key in the ignition to disarm the
alarm system, otherwise after seven
seconds the vehicle alarm will sound.
• With the vehicle unlocked, press the release button ( D) on the luggage
compartment lid. The button will not
operate unless ‘park’ or ‘neutral’
have been selected and the vehicle is
unlocked.
The luggage compartment locks
automatically when the lid is closed.

3 - 8 Before Driving
Door Mirrors
Both door mirrors are adjusted from the
driver’s door switchpack.
The four-way adjustment button (A)
moves the mirrors to the required
position. The selector switch ( B) selects
the mirror to be moved, left for the
left-hand side mirror and right for the
right-hand side mirror. When the selector
switch is in the centre position,
adjustment to either mirror is inhibited.
The mirror housings are designed to pivot
against the vehicle upon impact.
To return the mirror to its normal
position, manually re position the housing
until it locks into place.
At night, the approach lamps in the door
mirrors also switch on automatically
when reverse is selected.
Mirror heating
The door mirrors have heating elements
which work when the rear screen heater
is switched ON. The mirror heater will
clear all ice from the mirror surface.
Caution: Do not use a scraper to
remove ice from the mirrors as this
will damage the surface. Door mirrors – power foldback
To assist parking by reducing the overall
vehicle width, this optional feature
enables the door mirrors to be folded
back. Press button (
C) to fold the mirrors
inwards and press again to return the
mirrors to their normal driving position.
Do not attempt to re position powerfold
manually. Always use the button.
Electrochromic door mirrors
The switch on the interior mirror controls
the electrochromic function for both door
and interior mirrors. Impact to door mirrors
If a door mirror is knocked out of position
the mirror head will be loose.
To re-engage the mechanism, power the
mirror to the foldback position, then
outwards to the drive position.
Caution: If door mirrors have been
folded against the vehicle due to an
impact:
• Reposition power foldback
mirrors using the door switches.
• Reposition non- power foldback
mirrors manually.
Mirror dip when reversing
Note: Vehicles are not normally
delivered with this feature but it can be
fitted by your Retailer.
When reverse gear is selected, one or
both door mirrors incline downwards to
provide a close up view of the rear side
areas.
When the gear selector is moved out of
reverse, the mirrors return to their
original positions.

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Memory Setting
This facility enables three different
comfort positions to be memorised and
recalled for each occupant:
• The driver’s seat, steering column, pedals and exterior rear view mirrors.
• Rear passenger seat positions when memory is fitted to these.
The key does not have to be in the
ignition switch to make seat, steering
column and pedal adjustments but is
required to be in th e switch to set the
memory. Setting a memorised position
To store a driver’s seat position in the
memory:
1. Adjust the seat, steering column,
pedals and exterior rear view mirrors
to the desired positions.
2. Insert a key into the ignition switch and leave in the OFF position.
3. Push memory button M and the red LED in the switchpack will
illuminate for a five second period.
4. While the red LED is illuminated, push button ‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’ to memorise the
configuration. The LED will go out and
a chime will indicate that the setting
procedure is complete.
By repeating these three steps and
pressing the unused buttons, two more
driving positions can be stored in the
memory.
To set a new driving position, adjust to
the desired position and perform steps 2
and 3. The previous memory will be
erased and the new position will be set.
The rear passenger’s seats can also be
memorised by repeating steps 2 and 3
above after adjusting the seat to the
desired position. Recalling a memorise
d position from
the door switchpack
Ensure the gear selector lever is in
position ‘P’.
Press and release the appropriate
memory button (‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’). The seat,
steering column, pedals and door mirrors
will move automatically to the
memorised position.

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Parkbrake
The switch which operates the parkbrake is mounted on the
centre console to the rear of the gear selector.
To engage the parkbrake, pull the parkbrake switch upwards
and release. The switch will return to the neutral position.
The parkbrake warning/brake fluid low warning light on the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
To disengage the parkbrake, with the ignition switch in
position ‘II’ or with the engine running, apply the footbrake and
press the parkbrake switch down.
The parkbrake is automatically released when the gear selector
is moved from Park ‘P’ position.
If the vehicle is stationary and the gear selector is in ‘D’ or ‘R’
and the parkbrake is applied, then the parkbrake will
automatically release when the accelerator pedal is depressed. Inadvertent operation of the parkbrake whilst the vehicle is in
motion will cause the message ‘PARKBRAKE ON’ to be
displayed on the message centre, the warning light in the
instrument cluster will be illuminated and a warning chime will
sound.
If the parkbrake is applied whilst
the vehicle is moving, push the
switch down to release it. If the switch is in the neutral position
after parkbrake application, depressing the accelerator pedal
will release the parkbrake.
Note: If the vehicle is in motion, the parkbrake should only be
used as an emergency brake.
The parkbrake is auto matically applied when the key is removed
from the ignition switch. If you wi sh to keep the parkbrake off,
press and hold the parkbrake switch down and, at the same
time, remove the key.
Caution: Take care that the vehicle is safely parked to
prevent it from rolling if you wish to leave the parkbrake
off.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will remain on for a
short time if the parkbrake is applied when the key is turned to
position ‘0’ or if the key is removed.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected a message
‘APPLY PARKBRAKE’ will be displa yed when the ignition is next
switched on. Depress the footbrake and pull the parkbrake
switch up to apply the parkbrake. This is required to reset the
parkbrake system which will now function correctly.

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Park Distance Control
Caution: It remains the driver’s
responsibility to detect obstacles and
estimate the car’s distance from
them. Some overhanging objects,
barriers, thin obstructions or painted
surfaces which could possibly cause
damage to the vehicle may not be
detected by the system. Always be
vigilant when reversing.
Park distance control is always
automatically switched on when the
ignition is turned on.
Caution:
1. If, for example, you are driving into a confined space such as a
home garage, the outer sensors
will detect the side walls and after
3 seconds will switch the tone off.
However, as movement
continues, the inner sensors will
eventually detect the rear wall
and will start the tone again.
2. The sensors are not active when the gear selector is in neutral,
therefore, take care if moving the
vehicle as the tone will not be
heard.
3. Do not clean the sensors with abrasive or sharp objects. Note:
1. For reliable operation, the sensors in
the front (if fitted) and rear bumpers
should be kept free from frost, ice and
grime.
2. When using a high pressure spray the sensors should only be sprayed briefly
and at least 8 inches (20 cm) distance
from the sensors.
3. The front parking aid may sound spurious tones if it detects a frequency
tone using the same band as the
sensors.
Rear Park Distance Control
When reverse gear is selected and
ignition is on, rear park distance control
automatically provides an audible
proximity warning (to the nearest
detected obstacle) when reversing the
vehicle if obstacles are detected within
the operating range, shown in the
illustration above (between
approximately 24 inches [60 cm] ( A) and
63 inches [160 cm] ( B).

4-42 On the Road
Starting/Stopping the
Vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary the
automatic gear selector may be left in ‘D’,
‘ 2 ’, ‘ 3’, ‘ 4’ or ‘ 5’, unless the vehicle is to
be parked. When stopping for traffic
lights, junctions etc., either select ‘ P’ or
apply the parkbrake and select ‘ N’.
Before Starting
Before starting the engine, new owners/
drivers should familiarize themselves with
the layout and operation of the controls
and instruments.
!WARNING:
Before attempting to start the engine,
check parkbrake is ON and gear
selector lever is in position ‘P’ or ‘N’.
To Start the Engine
The engine cannot be started until the
gear selector is in ‘ N’ or ‘ P’.
Insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to position ‘II’ to switch
on the ignition.
When the key is turned to position ‘III’
the starter motor will turn the engine
until:
• The key is released and automatically returns to position ‘II’.
• The ignition switch is turned to ‘0’ or ‘I’.
• The gear selector is moved out of ‘P’ or ‘N’.
• The engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the key must be
turned to position ‘0’ before attempting
to restart.
Do not use the starter continuously for
longer than six seconds. Continued use of
the starter will disc harge the battery and
may damage the starter mechanism.
Wait until the engine stops turning before
re-using the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key. The red charge light and the oil pressure
light in the instrument cluster should go
out when the engine is running.
If the engine fails to start
If an ignition key is placed in the ignition
switch and turned to position ‘II’ and the
alarm security light is flashing, it is
possible that the engine will not start.
In any event, please contact a Jaguar
Retailer to investigate the cause of the
light flashing.
It is possible that the fuel system inertia
switch may have tripped, see page 6 - 3
for the resetting procedure.
If the engine persistent
ly fails to start and
flooding is suspected, depress the
accelerator pedal fully, hold it in this
position and turn the key to position ‘III’
for six seconds. Release the key, remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and
then attempt to restart the engine.
Note: The engine cannot start whilst the
pedal is fully depressed, it must be
released to enable the engine to start.
If the engine still fail s to start, switch the
ignition OFF and contact a Jaguar
Retailer.

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To Stop the Engine and Lock
the Steering
Turn the key from position ‘II’ to the
‘lock’ position ‘0’. This turns off the
ignition and stops the engine.
The steering will be locked when the key
is removed from the switch.
Leaving the key in position ‘I’ or ‘II’ will
discharge the battery.
Automatic Transmission
The ‘J’-gate gear selector lever is designed
to accommodate two different driving
techniques as follows:
• Automatic selection – the right-hand side of the selector gate.
• Manual selection – the left-hand side of the selector gate to individually
select 5th, 4th, 3rd, or 2nd gear.
Gearshift Interlock
A brake pedal/gearshift interlock system
is incorporated in the automatic gear
selector mechanism.
To move the gear selector from Park:
1. Turn the ignition key to position ‘II’ or start the engine.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Move the lever from Park.
Gear Selector Positions
!WARNING:
The parkbrake or brake pedal must
be applied before selecting forward
or reverse drive from a stationary
position.
P = Park – Use when parking. In this
position the transmission is locked.
Do not select if the vehicle is moving.
N = Neutral – Disconnects the driveline
from the engine. Use the parkbrake when
stopping temporarily.

4-44 On the Road
Note:
1. After selecting forward or reverse drive ranges from Neutral or Park,
wait briefly for th e transmission to
engage before accelerating.
2. When in Neutral or Park the engine can only be a ccelerated to
4500 rev/min.
R = Reverse – Do not select if the vehicle
is moving forward.
The reversing lights come ON
automatically when reverse gear is
selected and the ignition switch is in
position ‘II’.
D = Drive – All six gears are changed
automatically as required by the throttle
position and road speed.
2, 3, 4, 5 = If selected, the transmission
operates automatically in second, third,
fourth or fifth gear but will not engage
gears higher than the one selected. Drive to fifth
When driving in gear position ‘D’ with
sixth gear engaged, the gear selector can
be shifted sideways across the gate to ‘
5’.
Provided that the vehicle’s speed is not
too great, the transmission will shift
down to fifth. Sixth gear will be inhibited
until the gear selector is moved back to
‘D’.
Hill climbing and engine braking
When driving on roads with long
downhill gradients, selecting ‘3’ or ‘2’
(depending on road/traffic conditions)
will give engine braking.
When the gear selector is moved
from ‘D’, ‘5’, ‘4’ or ‘3’ down to ‘2’,
downshift to second ge ar will only take
place at appropriate road speeds.
Reverse inhibit
Reverse is inhibited when the vehicle is
moving forward at speeds above 5 mph
(8 km/h).
Note: Reverse inhibit will not function in
limp-home mode. Kickdown
Kickdown is operated when the pedal is
pressed fully down, beyond the normal
operating range and against a spring
pressure, to provide maximum engine
performance. Kickdown is used in
circumstances where rapid acceleration is
required, such as when overtaking.
Kickdown causes the transmission to
change down to the lowest gear possible
to achieve maximum acceleration.
The gear engaged depends on the road
speed at the time of kickdown.
As well as shifting
down, the gearshift
points are extended to give greater
performance. This mode is in effect for as
long as the pedal is pressed fully down.

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Limp-home mode
In the unlikely event of an electrical or
mechanical failure, transmission
operation will be impaired. The vehicle
gear selector ranges P, R, N, D can still be
used to enable the vehicle to be driven to
a safe area. In this event consult a Jaguar
Retailer immediately.
!WARNING:
The driver should be aware that the
vehicle’s performance will be
reduced and must take this into
account when driving.
Sport Mode
The switch marked ‘S ’ on the ‘J’-gate
surround enables the driver to select
either normal or sport (S) modes.
When sport mode is selected the
automatic transmission will operate
normally, but the ge arshift points are
extended to make full use of the engine’s
power reserves.
To select ‘Sport’, press the switch. A red
light within the switch is illuminated to
indicate that sport mode has been
selected.
To cancel ‘Sport’, press the switch again. Note:
Both sides of the ‘J’-gate can be
used irrespective of the transmission
mode, e.g. with ‘S’ selected the
transmission can be operated in full
automatic or by manual selection.
In addition to norm al and sport modes,
the transmission control computer will
select shift patterns to suit specific
conditions.
Cruise Control – When cruise control is
operating at set speed the transmission
selects a shift pattern to suit cruise
control operation.
DSC – When DSC is switched ON and the
system is activated, the transmission
selects a shift pattern to suit traction
control conditions.
Gradients – When the vehicle is being
driven on roads with uphill gradients,
the transmission adapts the shift pattern
to make better use of engine power and
aid engine cooling.
Note: Under the conditions described,
the relevant transmission mode will
override the normal or sport modes
selected by the driver.
When such conditions no longer exist,
the transmission will revert to the shift
pattern previously selected by the driver,
that is, normal or sport.