Jaguar XK. Service manual - part 27

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INSTRUMENT PANEL 
OVERVIEW

1. Speedometer.

2. Message centre.

3. Tachometer.

4. Fuel gauge.

None of the instruments will show correct 
indications until the ignition system is in 
the ON condition.

 Speedometer

Speed indication is in either:
• USA - miles per hour, the outer 

figures and kilometres per hour on the 
inner ring.

• Canada and Mexico - kilometres per 

hour, the outer figures and mile per 
hour the inner ring.

Message centre

Displays warnings and information 
messages by the vehicle systems.

Message centre illumination

The message centre is lit at all times 
when the ignition is ON.

Tachometer

Indicates engine speed in revolutions per 
minute (x 1 000) and is calibrated in 
increments of 250 rev/min.

Fuel gauge

The small arrow on the top of the fuel 
pump symbol denotes which side of the 
vehicle the fuel filler cap is located.

The message centre will display the 
message FUEL LEVEL LOW when the 
fuel level is approximately 1/16 tank 
capacity, approximately a distance range 
of 48 to 64 km (30 to 40 miles).

AVE FUEL

A

MPG

E93814

3

4

1

2

CAUTION

Do not allow the needle to enter the 
red sector.

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WARNING LAMPS AND 
INDICATORS

1. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - 

USA only.

2. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - 

Canada only.

3. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

4. Active front lighting system (AFL).

5. Engine malfunction.

6. Tire Pressure Monitoring System 

(TPMS).

7. Air bag.

8. Right-hand direction indicator.

9. Front fog lamps.

10. Rear fog lamp.

11. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).

12. High beam.

13. Side lamps.

14. Seat belt.

15. Driver information center.

16. Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL).

17. Forward alert.

18. Electric parking brake On/brake fluid 

low - USA only.

19. Electric parking brake On/brake fluid 

low - Canada only.

20. Left-hand direction indicator.

RED warning indicators are for primary 
warnings. A primary warning must be 
investigated immediately by the driver or 
seek qualified assistance as soon as 
possible.

AMBER warning indicators are for 
secondary warnings. Some indicate that 
a vehicle system is in operation, others 
indicate that the driver must take action 
and then seek qualified assistance as 
soon as possible

Other lamps within the instrument panel 
indicate system status, such as blue for 
main beam and green for direction 
indicators, when in operation.

AVE FUEL

A

MPG

E93818

4

5

6

13

7

8

9

14

16

17

18

11

12

3

15

20

1

2

19

10

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Lamp check

A lamp check is initiated when the 
ignition system is in the ON condition and 
lasts for three seconds (excepting the 
airbag warning indicator which will 
remain ON for six seconds). If any 
warning indicator remains ON after this 
period, investigate the cause before 
driving.

Some warning indicators have 
associated messages displayed on the 
message centre.

Note: Not all lamps are included in the 
lamp check, for example main beam 
headlights or direction indicators.

Brake (Red)

USA only

Canada and Mexico only.

Illuminates when:
•the ignition system is ON and 

the park brake is ON

• and, or the brake fluid is low
• and, or there is a fault with the 

electronic brake system.

If the light is ON and there are no 
associated messages it means that the 
park brake is applied.

If the indicator lamp flashes, there is a 
fault with the park brake system and the 
park brake cannot be applied.

If the indicator lamp is ON and the 
message PARK BRAKE ON is displayed, 
it means that the park brake is applied 
but the vehicle is moving. Release the 
park brake or stop the vehicle when it is 
safe to do so.

If the indicator lamp is ON and the 
message LOW BRAKE FLUID with a 
RED priority light is displayed on the 
message centre, low brake fluid is 
indicated. In this case, loss of braking in 
one or both brake circuits may be 
imminent. Stop the vehicle gently and 
seek qualified assistance.

Seat belt (Red)

The warning indicator stays on 
when the ignition is ON and:
•The driver’s seat belt is not 

fastened.

• Or after a passenger is sitting in the 

front seat and their seat belt is not 
fastened.

The indicator lamp should go out when 
the driver’s seat belt (and the front 
passenger’s if the seat is occupied) is 
fastened.

Beltminder (Red)

The beltminder feature, which 
uses the same indicator as the 
seat belt warning, provides 

reminders to the driver that the driver’s 
and/or front passenger’s seat belt is 
unbuckled.

If the vehicle is moving at or above 16 
km/h (10 mph) and the seat belt of an 
occupied seat is not fastened, the 
indicator lamp will flash.

WARNING

If the message LOW BRAKE 
FLUID is displayed, do not drive 
the vehicle until the brake fault is 

rectified. Seek qualified assistance 
before continuing.

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The flashing will last for ten seconds and 
then repeat every 30 seconds for 
approximately five minutes or until the 
belt(s) is fastened or the vehicle stops.

If the warning indicator stays ON with the 
seat belt(s) fastened, seek qualified 
assistance as soon as possible. It is safe 
to drive the vehicle with the light ON, 
provided that the seat belt(s) is properly 
fastened.

Ensure that all occupants seat belts are 
fastened before driving.

Note: If a heavy object is placed on the 
front passenger seat it may activate the 
Beltminder feature. It is recommended 
that the object be placed in the luggage 
compartment.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 
(Amber)

USA only.

Canada and Mexico only.

Illuminates if a fault has been 
detected in the anti-lock brake 

system (ABS) or the electric park brake 
system. A warning message will appear 
to indicate either ABS or parkbrake fault.

The brake system will continue to 
function normally, but without ABS 
braking.

If the indicator lamp comes on or stays on 
after the bulb check cycle, seek qualified 
assistance as soon as possible.

Adaptive front lighting (Amber)

Illuminates when there is a 
system fault. Seek qualified 
assistance as soon as 

possible.

Engine malfunction (Amber)

Illuminates when the ignition 
system is ON and remains on 
until the engine is started.

If the indicator comes on when the engine 
is running then there is an engine 
malfunction.

Specialised diagnostic equipment is 
required to repair such faults. Seek 
qualified assistance as soon as possible.

The vehicle may go to limp-home mode, 
with the possibility of reduced engine 
performance. Drive with caution.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 
(Amber)

The indicator will flash twice 
every second when DSC is 
operating.

The message DSC NOT AVAILABLE will 
be displayed and the indicator lamp will 
be ON continuously if a fault is detected.

When Trac DSC is selected the message 
TRAC DSC is displayed for four seconds 
and the warning indicator remains 
illuminated.

Rear fog lamp (Amber)

Illuminates when the rear fog 
lamp is switched ON.

WARNING

If the ABS and brake warning 
indicators are ON at the same 
time, do not drive the vehicle until 

the fault is rectified. Seek qualified 
assistance immediately.