Jaguar X-Type JJM 21 02 20/15 - Manual (Page 93)

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Sport mode
The switch marked ‘S’ on the ‘J’-gate
surround enables the driver to select
either normal ‘N’ or sport ‘S’ modes.
When sport mode is selected the
automatic transmission will operate
normally, but the gear shift points are
extended to make full use of the engine’s
power reserves.
To select ‘Sport’, press the switch. A red
light within the switch is illuminated to
indicate that sport mode has been
selected.
To cancel ‘Sport’, press the switch again.
Note: Both sides of the ‘J’-gate can be
used irrespective of the transmission
mode, e.g. with ‘S’ selected the
transmission can be operated in full
automatic or by manual selection.
In addition to the ‘switched’ transmission
modes (‘N’ and ‘S’) the transmission
control module will select shift patterns
to suit specific conditions.
Cruise Control – When cruise control is
operating at set speed the transmission
selects a shift pattern to suit cruise
control operation.
DSC/Traction control – When
DSC/traction control is switched ON and
the system is activated, the transmission
selects a shift pattern to suit traction
control conditions.
Gradients – When the vehicle is being
driven on roads with uphill gradients, the
transmission adapts the shift pattern to
make better use of engine power and aid
engine cooling.
Note: Under the conditions described
above, the relevant transmission mode
will override the ‘N’ or ‘S’ modes selected
by the driver. When such conditions no
longer exist, e.g. Cruise Control switched
OFF, the transmission will revert to the
shift pattern previously selected by the
driver, i.e. ‘N’ or ‘S’.
Manual transmission
Gear selector lever
A diagram of the gear shift pattern is set
in the top of the lever knob.
Depress the clutch pedal completely
when changing gear. To avoid excessive
clutch wear do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal.
To select reverse gear, pull up the ring
below the gear knob (A), then move the
lever to the reverse position.
Caution: Do not select reverse gear
while the vehicle is moving forwards.