Jaguar XK. Manual - part 25

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Use Jaguar Screen Clean Paste to 
remove contamination from the 
windshield to ensure effective wiping or if 
smearing or juddering becomes evident.

A more aggressive cleaning agent may be 
required to remove stubborn 
contamination. You should contact a 
Jaguar Dealer for advice.

CHANGING THE WIPER 
BLADES

Only fit replacement wiper blades that are 
identical to the original specification.

Lift the locking tab to release the blade 
assembly and slide the wipe assembly off 
the end of the wiper arm. Carefully 
replace the wiper arm assembly to its 
stowed position.

To replace the wiper blade, position the 
wiper arm into the aperture in the middle 
of the new blade assembly and fully 
locate the blade into the wiper arm. Push 
the lock tab firmly into position so that the 
wiper blade is locked into the wiper arm.

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Windows and mirrors

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Windows and mirrors

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

Switches on the driver’s door controls 
both the driver and passenger door 
windows.

The passenger door is provided with a 
switch to control their door window only.

The ignition system requires to be ON to 
operate the windows.

These switches will only operate the 
windows for five minutes when the 
ignition switch remains in the 
convenience mode position and the 
driver’s and passenger’s doors remain 
closed.

Raise and lower

To lower a window, press and hold the 
front of the switch until the desired 
position is reached, then release.

To raise a window, pull up and hold the 
front of the switch until the desired 
position is reached, then release.

If the switches are held for longer than six 
seconds, for example, when attempting 
to overcome frozen or jammed windows, 
the window drive will be switched off for 
a few seconds to protect the window 
drive motors.

One-touch operation

Each window has a one-touch facility 
enabling the occupant to fully open or 
close the window in one quick 
movement.

Press the switch briefly to close or open 
the window in one movement. Window 
travel can be stopped at any time by 
pressing the switch again, but will then be 
controlled by pressing and holding the 
switch.

WARNINGS

Before operating power windows 
you should verify they are free of 
obstructions and ensure that 

children and or pets are not in the 
proximity of window openings. Failure to 
do so could result in serious personal 
injury. It is the primary responsibility of 
the supervising adults to never leave a 
child unattended in a vehicle.

When raising windows ensure all 
occupants are clear.

When leaving the vehicle take the 
ignition keys to prevent misuse of 
the window switches by 

remaining occupants, especially 
children.

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Windows and mirrors

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Automatic window drop for door 
opening

The frameless door windows create a 
seal against the convertible top or the 
roof seals. If fully raised, the door 
windows will drop partially when the door 
release lever is operated, this is to allow 
easy door opening. When the door is 
closed the windows rise to the fully 
closed position.

The doors must not be opened if power 
for automatic window drop is not 
available, e.g. with battery disconnected. 
However, in an emergency the doors can 
be opened with the windows fully up.

Window anti-trap protection

Each electrically operated window has an 
anti-trap protection feature. If the upward 
movement of the window detects an 
obstacle the anti-trap detection system 
will immediately stop the window closing, 
then move it downwards for a short 
distance.

Anti-trap protection override

The anti-trap protection will also stop the 
window closing if a blockage or 
resistance occurs e.g. in the window 
guide channels.

Typically this might be due to icing in 
winter but could also be caused by 
damage or misalignment of the guide 
channels or seals.
• After the initial attempt to close the 

window and the anti-trap detection 
has initiated, operate the close switch 
a second time. This action must be 
carried out within 10 seconds.

• The window will attempt to close 

again and operate the anti-trap 
detection. The window will now close 
again for the third time, but will only 
operate by pressing and holding the 
switch with the anti-trap detection 
disabled. The window will now close 
with full power. The icing in the seal 
can now be broken and dispersed.

• Repeat the override action until the 

window has closed. Each time the 
window stops, the switch must be 
operated immediately to initiate 
further override action.

If this procedure fails to move the 
blockage, the anti-trap detection feature 
will be lost and must be reset after the 
blockage has been cleared.

Reset window anti-trap protection

Ensure that the respective door is closed 
and, if fitted, the convertible roof closed.
• Fully close the window, then release 

the switch. Again pull the switch to 
close the window and hold for two 
seconds.

WARNING

If the battery is disconnected or 
discharged the window anti-trap 
protection feature is lost. When 

the battery is reconnected or recharged 
the window anti-trap protection system 
must be reset.

WARNING

While the window is being closed 
for the third time, the anti-trap 
detection function is disabled. 

Make sure there are no obstacles in the 
way of the closing window.

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• Open the window fully and release 

the switch. Again press the switch to 
open the window and hold for two 
seconds.

• Check to confirm the operation by 

opening the window and then use 
one-touch operation to close the 
window.

• Repeat for the remaining electrically 

operated windows.

Thermal overload

If the windows are repeatedly opened 
and closed (e.g. by a child), a protection 
system will deactivate window operation 
for a short period to avoid overheating of 
the window motors.

Rear quarter window operation

(Convertible only)

The rear quarter windows operate 
automatically in conjunction with 
convertible roof opening or closing.

The rear quarter windows may also be 
operated independently of the 
convertible roof when the convertible roof 
is closed, by means of the convertible 
roof switch on the overhead console, 
as follows:

To lower: Press the rear of the switch for 
less than a second and the rear quarter 
windows will be driven down fully.

To raise: Press the front of the switch 
and hold and the rear quarter windows 
will rise for as long as the switch is held.

Notes on rear quarter window 
operation:

1. When the convertible roof is opened 

the rear quarter windows are 
automatically lowered and cannot be 
operated until the roof is closed. 
When the roof is closed the rear 
quarter windows are automatically 
raised.

2. The rear quarter windows operate 

together and cannot be operated 
individually.

CAUTION

Do not close the door with the 
windows fully up as damage to the 
seals and the glass will occur.

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