Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Manual - part 30

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Message centre

MESSAGE INFORMATION

Driver information, messages and data 
are displayed on the message centre 
display panel situated within the 
instrument panel.

For the message centre to operate the 
ignition must be switched ON 
(position II).

The primary function of the message 
centre is to inform the driver of the 
following:
• Warning messages.
• Temporary alert messages.
• Information messages.

The message centre displays:
• The total distance covered by the 

vehicle.

• Trip computer information.
• Warning messages if system faults 

are detected.

• Status messages to indicate changes 

in state of certain vehicle functions.

Messages

!

WARNING:

If a red warning indicator is displayed, 
investigate immediately and, if 
necessary, stop the vehicle as soon as 
possible but only when it is safe to do 
so.

Most messages, when displayed, have an 
associated warning indicator, red or 
amber, above the display which will come 
on to indicate the message priority.

Caution: Do not ignore warning 
messages, take appropriate action 
immediately. Failure to do so may 
result in serious damage to the vehicle.

If more than one message is active, each 
is displayed in turn for two seconds in 
order of priority.

Messages take priority over the odometer 
reading or trip computer data and, if 
active, will be displayed when the ignition 
is switched ON.

Message centre illumination

The message centre is lit at all times when 
the ignition is ON, and message 
brightness is controlled by the dimmer 
switch.

All information displayed will be brightly lit 
if the exterior lamps master switch is OFF.

Note: Warning indicators are always 
brightly lit and are not affected by the 
dimmer switch.

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Language selection

The displayed language can be changed 
to another language, if required.

Press the ML/km button on the trip 
computer switchpack and whilst 
pressing, turn on the ignition to 
position II.

Now press the ML/km button, each press 
will display a different language. When the 
desired language is shown, press the A/B 
button. After three seconds the new 
language will be displayed for every 
message.

Note: If you wish to exit the language 
changing procedure and keep the original 
language, do not press the A/B button but 
wait ten seconds or turn the ignition off.

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Message list

The table on this and the following pages 
lists all messages and warning indicators 
and explains 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.

!

WARNING:

DO NOT drive the vehicle until the 
fault is rectified. Consult a Jaguar 
Dealer immediately.

ENGINE 
COOLANT
LOW

None

Red

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

RESTRICTED 
PERFORMANCE

None

Red

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

ENGINE 
SYSTEMS FAULT

Malfunction 
indicator

Red

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

VEHICLE TOO 
LOW

None

Red

The air suspension system is too low. 
Start the engine and wait for the 
message to clear before driving the 
vehicle. If the message is displayed 
while you are driving, restrict your 
speed until the message is cleared. If 
the message is persistently shown, 
inform your Jaguar Dealer.

DRIVERS (or 
PASSENGERS) 
DOOR OPEN

None

Red

The driver’s and/or one or more 
passenger doors are open. Check that 
all doors are closed before driving.

TRUNK OPEN

None

Red

Check that the luggage compartment 
lid is closed before driving.

HOOD OPEN

None

Red

Check that the hood is closed before 
driving.

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PARKBRAKE 
FAULT

None

Red

Displayed when there is a fault in the 
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. 
If the red brake warning indicator is 
flashing the EPB cannot be applied.

CATS SYSTEM 
FAULT

None

Amber

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

AIR 
SUSPENSION 
FAULT

None

Amber

Drive the vehicle with caution and 
inform your nearest Jaguar Dealer to 
have the fault rectified.

ABS FAULT

ABS

Amber

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

CHECK 
PRESSURE RH 
or LH FRONT or 
REAR TIRE

TPMS (Tire 
Pressure 
Monitoring 
System) 

Amber

The tire is significantly under inflated. 
You should stop the vehicle as soon as 
possible, check the tires and inflate 
them to the recommended pressure.

CHECK 
PRESSURE 
SPARE TIRE

TPMS

Amber

The spare tire is significantly under 
inflated. It should be inflated to the 
recommended pressure.

TIRE PRESSURE 
SENSOR FAULT

TPMS

Amber

You have a temporary spare wheel 
fitted. You should limit your vehicle 
speed to 80 km/h (50 mph) and, as 
soon as possible, replace the 
temporary spare wheel with a correctly 
inflated full size wheel.
The TPMS sensor has become 
defective, an unapproved accessory is 
interfering with the TPMS or you have 
fitted a wheel and tire which does not 
have a sensor. You should seek Jaguar 
Dealer assistance at the earliest 
opportunity.

Message

Warning 
indicator

Priority 
Indicator

Meaning