Jaguar XK. Manual - part 42

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The Park Assist System provides the 
driver with information on most 
obstructions, and their distance from the 
vehicle, when manoeuvring. This is 
achieved by using four ultrasonic sensors 
on each bumper.

When objects are detected the Park 
Assist System will emit an audible 
warning tone which increases in 
frequency as the vehicle gets closer to 
the object.

The Park Assist System is automatically 
in standby when the ignition system is on.

USING THE PARKING AID

Touch-screen

To set the preferences of the parking 
assist, the settings are accessed via the 
touch-screen Home screen and Veh. 
settings.

Select Parking.

There is a link to Vol. presets in order 
that the volume of the parking assist 
warning beeps may be adjusted.

Note: The volume adjusts both front and 
rear speaker volume.

WARNINGS

It remains the driver’s 
responsibility to be vigilant when 
reversing. Small children or 

animals may not be detected by the 
system.

It remains the driver’s 
responsibility to detect obstacles 
and estimate the car’s distance 

from them. Some overhanging objects, 
barriers, thin obstructions or painted 
surfaces which could possibly cause 
damage to the vehicle may not be 
detected by the system. Always be 
vigilant when reversing.

CAUTIONS

Once the system has been 
activated by selecting reverse or 
using the switch, the front and rear 

sensors are active when the gear 
selector is in neutral. Therefore, if an 
obstacle is detected an audible warning 
tone will sound.

Objects moving away from the 
vehicle will be reported. However, 
whilst driving away, object warning 

may be temporarily reported due to 
ground reflection.

mirror dip

Vol. presets

Off

On

Vehicle

Security

Parking

Valet mode

Reverse

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When the reverse parking aid is active, a 
pop-up screen is initiated displaying the 
area of the vehicle. This can be cancelled 
by touching the screen within the pop-up 
area.

Rear parking aid

When reverse gear is selected and the 
ignition is on, if obstacles are detected 
within operating range, as shown in the 
illustration below, the rear parking assist 
automatically provides an audible 
proximity warning to the nearest detected 
object.

1 is approximately 600 mm (24 inches).

2 is approximately 1800mm (71 inches).

Note: The outer rear sensors 1 will show 
visual detection on the message centre 
before the audible warning is given.

Front and rear parking aid

Home

Audio

Climate

Phone

Navigation

Vehicle

Valet

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CAUTION

The Park Assist System 
automatically switches off when 
the vehicle is moving above 15 

km/h (9 mph) and requires to be 
switched on again when moving below 
15 km/h (9 mph).

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When both front and rear parking assist 
are fitted, a switch is located in the 
overhead console.

Pressing the switch turns both the front 
and rear parking assist on or off. The 
integral switch warning indicator will 
come on when the system is turned on or 
if a fault is detected in the system. A 
switch is not provided when only rear 
parking assist is fitted.

Note: The front parking assist will also 
operate when reverse gear is selected.

Front parking assist provides an audible 
proximity warning when driving forwards 
or reversing.

The front and rear sensors only operate 
within a fixed speed range in forward 
gears and are not effective when moving 
forwards above 15 km/h (9 mph).

Objects are detected within the operating 
range shown in the illustration above 
(between approximately 600 mm (24 
inches) 1, 1800 mm (71 inches) 2 and 800 
mm (31 inches) 3 to the front of the 
vehicle).

If an obstacle is detected at the front or 
rear of the vehicle, a beep tone will be 
heard from the front or rear speaker 
respectively.

Note: The outer rear sensors 1 will show 
visual detection on the message centre 
before the audible warning is given.

The beep tone increases in rate as the 
vehicle approaches the obstacle.

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The front or rear parking assist beep will 
become continuous when the obstacle is 
detected at or within 300 mm (12 inches) 
from the vehicle.

If the system has a fault when engaging 
reverse gear or turning on the ignition, 
then a single, three second tone will be 
heard (only once per ignition cycle) and, if 
fitted, the switch light will flash for three 
seconds and then switch off. The system 
is automatically disabled when a fault is 
detected.

Rear fitted accessories

Particular care must be taken when 
reversing with rear fitted accessories e.g. 
bicycle carrier, as the rear park assist will 
only indicate the distance from the 
bumper to the obstacle.

System Fault

The parking assist may sound spurious 
tones if it detects a frequency tone using 
the same band as the sensors.

Cleaning the Sensors

Do not clean the sensors with abrasive or 
sharp objects or materials.

For reliable operation, the sensors in the 
front and rear bumpers should be kept 
free from ice, frost and grime.

When using a high pressure spray the 
sensors should only be sprayed briefly 
and not from a distance of less than 200 
mm (8 inches).