Jaguar S-Type. Manual - part 23

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MESSAGES

The tables on the following pages list all 
messages and warning indicators and 
explain their meaning.

Message

Warning 
Indicator

Priority 
Indicator

Meaning

LOW BRAKE FLUID

Brake

Red

Displayed when the brake fluid 
level is low. Complete loss of 
braking may occur.

ENGINE
COOLANT LOW

None

Red

Displayed when engine 
temperature becomes excessive. 
Pull off the road when safe to do 
so and allow the engine to cool.

RESTRICTED 
PERFORMANCE

None

Red or 
Amber

This will be displayed when the 
vehicle has possible loss of 
power or driveability. Report the 
fault to a Jaguar Dealer.

ENGINE SYSTEM 
FAULT

Malfunction 
indicator 
lamp

Red

Displayed when the engine has 
defaulted to ‘limp-home’ mode.
Report the fault to a Jaguar 
Dealer at the earliest opportunity.

DRIVER’S or 
PASSENGER’S FRONT 
OR REAR DOOR AJAR

None

Red

Check that all doors are closed 
before driving.

HOOD OPEN

None

Red

Check that the hood is closed 
before driving.

TRUNK OPEN

None

Red

Check that the luggage 
compartment lid is closed before 
driving.

ABS FAULT

ABS

Amber

ABS will not be available. The 
braking system will work, but 
care must be used if braking 
heavily.

BRAKE ASSIST
FAULT

None

Amber

Increased brake pedal effort may 
be required to slow the vehicle 
when the engine is cold and 
engine vacuum is low.

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HIGH GEARBOX 
TEMPERATURE

None

Amber

Displayed when the gearbox 
temperature is extremely high. 
The gearbox will attempt to limit 
the rise in temperature, but the 
driver will experience a 
degradation of transmission 
operation. The driver can assist 
by decreasing the power 
demand to the engine.

GEARBOX FAULT

None

Amber

It is likely that the driver will 
experience a degradation of 
transmission operation and 
possibly reduced acceleration 
capability.

DSC NOT AVAILABLE

Stability 
Control

Amber

Displayed when a fault occurs in 
the stability control system.

DSC ON or OFF

Stability 
Control

Amber

Displayed when the stability 
control system is switched ON or 
OFF. 
The warning indicator will FLASH 
when the stability control system 
is switched ON and operating. 
When the system is switched 
OFF, the warning indicator in the 
instrument pack will be 
illuminated until the system is 
switched back ON.

CHECK FUEL FILLER 
CAP

None

Amber

Check that the fuel filler cap is 
correctly closed, see page 145

FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 
FAULT

None

Amber

Displayed when a fault is 
detected in the fuel system. The 
total fuel capacity may not be 
able to be used. Report the fault 
to a Jaguar Dealer at the earliest 
opportunity.

Message

Warning 
Indicator

Priority 
Indicator

Meaning

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CATS SYSTEM FAULT
(Computer Activated 
Technology System)

None

Amber

Displayed when a fault is 
detected in the adaptive 
damping system (only those 
vehicles fitted with adaptive 
damping suspension). Report the 
fault to a Jaguar Dealer at the 
earliest opportunity.

WASHER
FLUID LOW

None

Amber

Replenish the washer fluid at the 
earliest opportunity.

Note:  In most countries it is illegal to use a vehicle with a defective exterior lamp 
bulb. Bulb replacement information is shown on page 167.
LEFT or RIGHT BRAKE 
LAMP FAILED

None

Amber

Check for failed brake lamps and 
replace.

LEFT or RIGHT TAIL 
LAMP FAILED

None

Amber

Check for any failed tail lamps 
and replace.

LEFT or RT FRONT 
TURN LAMP FAILED

None

Amber

Check for any failed front 
direction indicator lamps and 
replace.

LEFT or RT REAR 
TURN LAMP FAILED

None

Amber

Check for any failed rear 
direction indicator lamps and 
replace.

FAILED LEFT or RIGHT 
SIDE REPEATER

None

Amber

Check for failed side direction 
indicator repeater lamps and 
replace.

APPLY FOOT AND 
PARKBRAKE

None

Amber

If the battery has been 
disconnected then the footbrake 
and parkbrake must be applied 
to reset the system.

PARKBRAKE FAULT

None

Amber

Displayed when there is a fault in 
the parkbrake system. If the 
lamp is flashing the parkbrake 
cannot be applied.

PARKBRAKE ON

None

None

Displayed if the parkbrake is 
applied whilst the vehicle is 
moving above 5 km/h (3 mph).

COLUMN ADJUST

None

Amber

The column adjust switch has 
been moved to this position.

COLUMN ADJUST 
AUTO

None

Amber

The column adjust switch has 
been moved to this position.

Message

Warning 
Indicator

Priority 
Indicator

Meaning

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AUTOLAMP DELAY 
OFF

None

None

Autolamp delay function has 
been turned OFF.

AUTOLAMP DELAY 
X:XX

None

None

Changing the time delay will 
display the newly set time that 
the headlamps will remain ON 
after exiting the vehicle.

MEMORY 1 or 
MEMORY 2 
RECALLED
MEMORY 1 or 
MEMORY 2 SETTINGS 
SAVED

None

None

When a memory is set or 
recalled, a corresponding 
message will be displayed.

CRUISE
CONTROL ON

None

None

Displayed when cruise control 
system is operating.

CRUISE
OVERRIDE

None

None

Driver is pressing the accelerator 
pedal overriding cruise control 
function. Message will disappear 
when accelerator pedal is 
released and cruise control 
speed is resumed.

CRUISE
CANCELLED

None

None

Driver has cancelled cruise 
control or is braking.

CRUISE NOT 
AVAILABLE

None

None

Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise 
Control malfunction.

The following messages only apply to vehicles fitted with Adaptive Cruise Control.
DRIVER
INTERVENE

None

Red

Action by the driver to apply the 
brakes is required.

ACC SENSOR 
BLOCKED

None

Amber

Clean the front of the vehicle in 
the area of the sensor unit (the 
sensor is mounted behind the 
left-hand cover in the lower 
cooling air inlet).

SETSPEED
XXX MPH

None

None

Speed set for Adaptive Cruise 
Control.

GAP

None

None

Set the distance (time gap).

Message

Warning 
Indicator

Priority 
Indicator

Meaning