Jaguar XJ Automobile User Manual


 
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(FM8) SEMCON JLR OWNER GUIDE VER 1.00 NAS
LANGUAGE: english-NAS-en; MARQUE: jaguar; MODEL: XJ
Stability control
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SWITCHING BETWEEN DSC AND
TRACDSC
The warning lamp in the instrument panel
will illuminate while Trac DSC is selected.
The warning lamp will flash when DSC or
Trac DSC is active (cruise control will
automatically disengage if this occurs).
SWITCHING DSC OFF
Disabling the DSC may adversely affect
vehicle stability and braking which in turn
can lead to loss of control and increased
braking distance, resulting in a rollover or
crash.
Press and hold the DSC switch for more
than 10 seconds.
The message center will display DSC OFF
and a short warning chime will sound.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel
will illuminate.
SWITCHING DSC ON
Press and release the DSC switch.
The DSC system will switch on, the
message center will temporarily display
DSC ON.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel
will be extinguished.
Note: Switching the engine off and then on
again, will always revert DSC status to DSC ON,
regardless of which mode is selected.
STABILITY CONTROL WARNING
LAMPS
If there is a fault, this warning lamp will
illuminate in the instrument panel and the
message center will display STABILITY
CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE DRIVE WITH
CARE.
The vehicle can still be driven, but the DSC
system will not activate under wheel spin or
slide conditions. You should seek qualified
assistance as soon as possible.
ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS
Jaguar adaptive dynamics continuously
monitors the road and driver inputs and
optimizes the vehicle suspension settings for
ride comfort and control.
The adaptive dynamics system is linked to
Dynamic mode, modifying the suspension
settings for a more sporting character.
If ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS FAULT is displayed in
the message center, the vehicle can still be
driven, but seek qualified assistance to have
the fault rectified.
ACTIVE DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL
(Supercharged vehicles only)
The Active differential control (E-diff) improves
traction on uneven road surfaces and can also
improve stability in oversteer situations.
Press and hold the DSC switch for
less than 10 seconds. The
message center will temporarily
display either Trac DSC or DSC
ON.
Flashes when DSC is active.
If DSC is switched off, this
warning lamp will illuminate in the
instrument panel, the message
DSC OFF is displayed and a
warning chime will sound.