Jaguar XF Automobile User Manual


 
10
Driving
JaguarDrive Selector
When the engine is started, the selector will rise
from the center console.
Gearshift interlock
The brake pedal must be depressed before the
selector can be moved from the Park position.
Select P before switching off the engine.
However, if the engine is switched off with
Reverse, Drive or Sport selected, the selector
will automatically return to P while retracting.
Sport mode
To select S from 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.
P
R N D S
START
E
NGINE
S
TOP
D
SC
With Sport mode selected, fuel consumption will
be adversely affected.
Manual gear changes
The steering wheel paddles allow manual gear
changing with either D or S selected.
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. Automatic operation can also be
achieved by holding the + paddle for two
seconds.
With S selected, continuous manual operation is
initiated if the paddles are used. It will only be
cancelled by holding the + paddle for two
seconds, or by selecting D.
If the engine is switched off with Neutral
selected, automatic selection of P is delayed for
10 minutes. DO NOT use this feature for towing
purposes.
P R N D S
START
ENGINE
STOP
DSC
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