Jaguar XK JJM 18 02 30 701 - Manual (Page 19)

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Automatic exterior lamps
If AUTO (autolamps) has been selected,
and the windshield wipers are operated
continuously for more than twenty
seconds, then the exterior lamps will be
switched on automatically.
PARKBRAKE
• Parkbrake will automatically release
when the gear selector is moved from
P (Park) with the footbrake applied.
• Parkbrake can be manually released
when the engine is running and the
footbrake is applied. Press the
parkbrake switch down to release,
and pull it up to apply.
• If manually applied whilst in D or R,
the Parkbrake will automatically
release when the accelerator is
applied.
TRANSMISSION
Gearshift interlock
The ignition must be on, and the
footbrake applied, before the gear
selector can be moved from P (Park) to R
(Reverse). The selector can be moved into
P with the ignition off.
Sports mode
When the gear selector is moved from D
(Drive) to S (Sport) automatic changing of
the gears is maintained. However, the
gear shift points are modified to make full
use of the engine’s power.
Note: With the selector lever in S, and DS
displayed in the message centre, the
transmission will enter 6th gear less often
at higher cruising speeds.
Fuel consumption will be adversely
affected.
Manual operation
Manual changing of the gears via the
steering wheel paddles is possible when
the gear selector is in either D (Drive) or S
(Sport).
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