Warning/Message Display

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Warning and information messages are displayed in the central area of the LCD. When no messages are required, an analogue clock is present on the display.

The message display language can be changed by the driver using a selection menu on the TSD (touch screen display).

The following table shows the possible messages which can be displayed, other visual or audible warnings and a description of the message.

MESSAGE	OTHER WARNINGS	REASON	ACTION
DSC ON	DSC warning indicator flashes for a short time.	Displayed for a short time when the DSC switch is operated to activate the DSC system.	None.
DSC OFF	DSC warning indicator illuminated.	Displayed for a short time when the DSC switch is operated to de-activate the DSC system.	None.
TRAC DSC	DSC warning indicator illuminated.	Displayed for a short time when the DSC switch is operated to activate the TRAC DSC system.	None.
DSC NOT AVAILABLE	DSC warning indicator illuminated.	A fault is present in the DSC system.	A fault has occurred in the DSC system. Interrogate ABS (anti-lock brake system) module for faults and diagnose fault using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
BRAKE FLUID LOW	Brake warning indicator illuminated. Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Brake fluid level has become low and activated low level switch.	Investigate fluid loss and check brake system for leaks. Repair system as required and replenish brake fluid reservoir.
ABS FAULT	ABS warning indicator illuminated. Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	A fault is present in the ABS system. Braking system will operate but ABS will not be available.	A fault has occurred in the ABS system. Interrogate ABS module for faults and diagnose fault using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
BRAKE ASSIST FAULT	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	A fault is present in the braking system preventing brake assist operation. Braking system will operate but brake assist will not be available and increased effort on the brake pedal may be required.	A fault has occurred in the brake assist system. Interrogate ABS module for faults and diagnose fault using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
EBD FAULT	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	A fault is present in the braking system preventing EBD (electronic brake force distribution) operation. Braking system will operate but EBD will not be available.	A fault has occurred in the EBD system. Interrogate ABS module for faults and diagnose fault using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
PARK BRAKE APPLIED	None	Parking brake has been applied when the vehicle moving at a speed 5 km/h (3 mph) or above.	None.
PARK BRAKE FAULT	Brake warning indicator illuminated. Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	A fault is present in the parking brake system.	A fault has occurred in the parking brake system. Interrogate the parking brake module for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
APPLY FOOT AND PARK BRAKE	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	The battery has been disconnected or power supply interrupted to the parking brake module.	Apply foot brake and parking brake to reset the parking brake module.
CANNOT APPLY PARK BRAKE	Brake warning indicator flashing. Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD. NOTE: In certain markets the brake warning indicator does not flash.	A fault is present in the parking brake system and the parking brake cannot be applied.	A fault has occurred in the parking brake system. Interrogate the parking brake module for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE	TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) warning indicator illuminated. Vehicle graphic displaying tire location.	A tire pressure has decreased to below the warning threshold.	Check tires for punctures and re-inflate to correct pressures.
TYRE NOT MONITORED	TPMS warning indicator illuminated. Vehicle graphic displaying tire location.	One or more tire pressure sensors have developed a fault. A temporary spare wheel or a wheel without a sensor has been fitted at the displayed position. An unapproved accessory may be interfering with the TPMS.	Check for local RF interference. A wheel has been fitted without a TPMS sensor fitted (space saver spare wheel). TPMS sensor has developed a fault or the battery voltage is low. A fault has occurred in the TPMS. Interrogate the TPMS module for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
CHECK ALL TYRE PRESSURES	TPMS warning indicator illuminated. Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD. Vehicle graphic displaying tire location.	One or more tire pressures have decreased to below the warning threshold.	Check tires for punctures and re-inflate to correct pressures. Message may be displayed when TPMS is learning position of a new sensor.
TYRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAULT	TPMS warning indicator illuminated. Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Wheels and tires without sensors have been fitted to the vehicle. TPMS sensors have become defective. An unapproved accessory may be interfering with the TPMS. A fault is present in the TPMS system and the tire pressures cannot be monitored.	A fault has occurred in the TPMS. Interrogate the TPMS module for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
TYRE PRESSURE LOW FOR SPEED	TPMS warning indicator illuminated. Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	TPMS has detected current tire pressures are too low for sustained high speed driving	Check tire pressures and inflate to the correct pressures if necessary.
TYRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAULT	TPMS warning indicator illuminated. Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Wheels and tires without sensors have been fitted to the vehicle. TPMS sensors have become defective. An unapproved accessory may be interfering with the TPMS. A fault is present in the TPMS system and the tire pressures cannot be monitored.	A fault has occurred in the TPMS. Interrogate the TPMS module for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
ENGINE OVERHEATING	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD at temperatures of 119.4°C (247°F) or above.	Engine coolant temperature has exceeded threshold for normal engine operation.	Stop vehicle and allow engine to idle for 5 minutes. Switch off engine and allow to stand for not less than 10 minutes. Check coolant level. If message reappears, investigate coolant system for leakage.
RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE	Red or amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD depending on nature of power loss.	A fault has occurred which has reduced engine power output.	Investigate cause of engine power loss. Interrogate control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
ENGINE SYSTEMS FAULT	MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated for certain faults. Red or amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	A fault has occurred in the engine management system or, if the MIL is illuminated, an emissions related fault is present which has been detected by the On-Board Diagnostic systems in the ECM and TCM. A fault has occurred with the start/stop switch.	Investigate cause of fault. Interrogate ECM and TCM for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system. Check start/stop switch for correct operation or short circuits.
CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP	(NAS only) Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Tank Leakage Detection system has detected fuel filler cap has not been correctly installed or the system has a leak.	Check fuel filler cap to ensure is it correctly installed and secure or check the fuel system for leakage.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE INDICATION FAULT	Red warning triangle illuminated LCD.	A fault has occurred in the engine management system and the engine temperature signal is no longer being received.	Investigate cause of engine temperature failure. Interrogate ECM for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
GEARBOX FAULT	Battery symbol and amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	TCM has detected a fault in the transmission. Transmission may default to 'limp home' mode and only allow limited operation of forward gears and reverse.	Investigate transmission fault. Interrogate TCM and diagnose fault using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Charge output from generator not detected by ECM.	Investigate cause of generator failure.
OVER 120 km/h	(Gulf States only) Red text illuminated in LCD.	Vehicle has exceeded the preset 120 km/h speed value.	Reduce vehicle speed.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Coolant level in expansion tank has fallen below minimum level.	Stop vehicle and allow engine to idle for 5 minutes. Switch off engine and allow to stand for not less than 10 minutes. Check coolant level and replenish expansion tank to maximum level. If message reappears, investigate coolant system for leakage.
BRAKE PADS LOW	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	Brake pads have reached the service limit.	Replace brake pads.
SERVICE REQUIRED IN XXXX MILES/km	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	If the vehicle is within 3, 200 kilometers (1, 988 miles) of a service, the message center will display this message. The displayed distance will decrease in increments of 50 km (31 miles).	None.
SERVICE REQUIRED	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	This is displayed if the distance to next service drops below 1 km (0.6 miles).	Vehicle requires service.
RESETTING SERVICE MODE	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	Displayed during the service reset procedure.	None.
SERVICE MODE RESET	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	Displayed when the service rest procedure has been successful.	None.
WINTER MODE CONFIRMED	Snow mode symbol illuminated LCD.	Displayed when snow mode has been selected.	None.
DYNAMIC MODE CONFIRMED	Dynamic mode symbol illuminated LCD.	Displayed when dynamic mode has been selected.	None.
MODE CHANGE IN PROGRESS	None or snow mode symbol illuminated or dynamic mode symbol illuminated LCD LCD	Displayed when the driver has selected an alternative JaguarDrive mode.	None.
RECOMMEND WINTER MODE FOR CONDITIONS	None or dynamic mode symbol illuminated LCD	Displayed when the JaguarDrive senses excessive wheel slip.	Select winter mode.
WINTER MODE OFF	None.	Confirmation that winter mode has been deselected.	None.
DYNAMIC MODE OFF	None.	Confirmation that dynamic mode has been deselected.	None.
WINTER MODE FAULT	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	A sub-system fault is present and the driver attempts to select a different JaguarDrive control mode. The message 'WINTER MODE FAULT' can also in very rare circumstances be generated by a fault in the JaguarDrive control module.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate sub-system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system. If no sub-system fault is found, investigate JaguarDrive control module.
DYNAMIC MODE FAULT	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	A sub-system fault is present and the driver attempts to select a different JaguarDrive control mode. The message 'DYNAMIC MODE FAULT' can also, in very rare circumstances, be generated by a fault in the JaguarDrive control module.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate sub-system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system. If no sub-system fault is found, investigate JaguarDrive control module.
SPECIAL MODES NOT AVAILABLE	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	A sub-system fault is present and the driver attempts to select a different JaguarDrive control mode. The message 'SPECIAL MODES NOT AVAILABLE' can also in very rare circumstances be generated by a fault in the JaguarDrive control module.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate sub-system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system. If no sub-system fault is found, investigate JaguarDrive control module.
FUEL LEVEL LOW	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	Fuel level in fuel tank has fallen below low fuel warning limit.	Replenish fuel tank.
FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAULT	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	Fuel pump or FPDM (fuel pump driver module) fault has occurred.	Investigate cause of fault. Interrogate ECM for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
WASHER FLUID LOW	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	Fluid level has fallen below low level switch in windshield washer reservoir.	Replenish reservoir.
DOOR OPEN	Red text is illuminated in LCD and vehicle view showing open luggage compartment lid is displayed.	Door is open or incorrectly closed.	Close open door.
BOOT OPEN	Red text is illuminated in LCD and vehicle view showing open door location is displayed.	Luggage compartment lid is open or incorrectly closed.	Close open luggage compartment lid.
BONNET OPEN	Red text is illuminated in LCD and vehicle view showing open door location is displayed.	Hood is open or incorrectly closed.	Close open hood.
COLUMN ADJUST	None.	Manual column adjust has been selected on steering column adjustment switch.	None.
COLUMN ADJUST AUTO	None.	Automatic column adjust has been selected on steering column adjustment switch.	None.
MEMORY 1/2/3 SETTINGS RECALLED	None.	Memory button has been pressed to recall memory positions for seat, steering column and mirrors.	None.
MEMORY 1/2/3 SETTINGS SAVED	None.	Memory has been saved for one of the memory button positions.	None.
SEAT BELT MINDER	None.	Engine has been started and driver and/or front passenger seat belt has not been fastened.	Fasten seat belt(s).
CHECK PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	A fault has occurred with the pedestrian protection system or the system has activated.	Investigate cause of fault. Interrogate pedestrian protection system control module for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
INERTIA SWITCH TRIPPED	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	Message appears when the crash status signal from the RCM (restraints control module) changes to crash detected or a fault in the restraints system prevents the message from being transmitted.	RCM can be rest with an ignition on/off cycle. If fault has occurred, then investigate cause of fault and interrogate the RCM for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
VALET MODE	None.	Confirmation that valet mode has been entered.	None.
VEHICLE ARMED	None.	Confirmation that alarm and immobilization has been achieved.	None.
SMART KEY NOT FOUND PLEASE INSERT IN SLOT	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Smart key has not been detected by the passive system inside the vehicle.	Smart key not present in vehicle. May be caused by a flat smart key battery. Replace internal battery in smart key. May also be due to a communications problem.
CHECK SMART KEY	None.	The smart key detected is not the correct smart key for the vehicle.	Use the correct smart key coded to the vehicle.
REMOVE SMART KEY	None.	Smart key is in the start control module and has been recognized by the passive start system.	Remove smart key from the start control module.
SMART KEY BATTERY LOW	None.	Battery voltage in smart key is becoming low, resulting in a decrease in effective range of the smart key transmitter.	Replace smart key internal battery.
PRESS BRAKE WHEN STARTING	None.	The stop/start button has been pressed without the brake pedal depressed. This will turn on the ignition power mode 6.	To start engine, press brake pedal, then press stop/start button.
GEARBOX NOT IN PARK	None.	The transmission is not in the 'park' position. Engine starting will be prohibited until 'park' is selected.	Put transmission in the park position.
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Fault has occurred preventing the steering column lock from unlocking. This will also prevent the engine from starting.	Press the stop/start button to return to accessory mode 4. If steering column is still locked, investigate cause of fault and interrogate the CJB (central junction box) for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
IGNITION ON	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Stop/start button has been pressed without the brake pedal depressed. Ignition is now in power mode 6.	None.
ENGINE STOP BUTTON PRESSED	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Engine stop button has been pressed when the vehicle is moving. Engine will not be switched off until button is pressed quickly for a second time.	Do not stop engine when vehicle is moving unless necessary.
LIGHTS ON	Amber warning triangle illuminated LCD.	Side lamps or headlamps are on and the driver's door has been opened.	Switch off headlamps to avoid excessive drain on battery.
LIGHTS OFF	None.	Sunload/Light sensor detects low light conditions and exterior lights are not in AUTO mode.	Turn exterior lights on.
AUTOLAMP DELAY OFF	None.	Autolamp delay feature has been deactivated by moving light control switch from the auto position.	None.
AUTOLAMP DELAY XX:XX	None.	Lighting control switch has been moved to one of the 4 autolamp delay positions. Message displays delay timer period selected.	None.
AUTOLAMP DELAY	None.	Autolamp delay is selected on the light control switch and the driver has switched off ignition and opened driver's door initiating the autolamp delay.	None. Message will extinguish once the selected delay timer has switched off the headlamps.
TAIL LAMP FAILURE	None.	The tail lamp LED (light emitting diode)'s are not functioning correctly. Location shown on vehicle image.	Correct fault in rear lamp assembly, RJB (rear junction box) or wiring.
BRAKE LAMP FAILURE	None.	The brake lamp LED's are not functioning correctly. Location shown on displayed vehicle image.	Correct fault in rear lamp assembly, RJB or wiring.
INDICATOR LAMP FAILURE	None.	A turn signal indicator bulb has failed. Location is shown on displayed vehicle image.	Replace failed turn signal indicator bulb.
HOOD NOT LATCHED	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Convertible top not latched correctly. System not seeing correct switch state for header latch or tonneau latch switches.	Correct fault in switches, wiring or tonneau latch setting.
HOOD OUT OF POSITION	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Finger removed from switch mid cycle or roof unable to complete cycle due to a switch or wiring fault.	Reset roof, if fault persists identify and resolve.
LUGGAGE COVER OUT OF POSITION	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Luggage separator not fixed in luggage compartment to allow roof operation.	Fit luggage separator in fully deployed position.
FORWARD ALERT SENSOR BLOCKED	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Forward collision warning radar blocked.	Remove obstruction or clean radar sensor.
FORWARD ALERT FAULT	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Forward collision warning system fault.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
FORWARD ALERT UNAVAILABLE	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Forward collision warning system fault.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS FAULT	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Adaptive dynamics system fault. Suspension will default to the hardest setting.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
E_DIFF NOT AVAILABLE	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Electronic differential system not available.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
E_DIFF FAULT	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Electronic differential system fault.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.
ENGINE OIL LOW	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Engine oil level low.	Top up oil level.
ENGINE OIL HIGH	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Engine oil level too high.	Reduce oil to recommended level before running engine again.
ENGINE OIL CRITICALLY LOW	Red warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Engine oil level very low.	Top up oil level.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL MONITOR SYSTEM FAULT	Amber warning triangle illuminated in LCD.	Engine oil level monitoring system fault.	Investigate cause of message. Interrogate system control modules for faults and diagnose using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system.