Jaguar SEMCON JLR XJ - Manual (Page 82)

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(FM8) SEMCON JLR OWNER GUIDE VER 1.00 NAS
LANGUAGE: english-NAS-en; MARQUE: jaguar; MODEL: XJ
Stability control
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Stability control WINTER MODE
Winter mode is designed to optimize stability
of the vehicle to suit slippery conditions where
grip is reduced. This helps the vehicle to
perform in a more gentle and controlled
manner, to avoid skidding, allowing more
confident progress under adverse conditions.
If conditions result in reduced traction being
perceived, use of TRAC DSC or DSC OFF may
improve progress, provided that the correct
tires for the conditions are fitted.
Note: Winter mode cannot be active at the
same time as Dynamic mode. Winter mode will
remain selected, even after the ignition is
switched off. Winter mode must be deselected
if no longer required.
DYNAMIC MODE
Note: When the transmission is set to
permanent manual mode and Dynamic mode is
selected, transmission upshifts are fully
controlled by the driver. The transmission will
not change up automatically, even when the rev
limit is reached (the gear position indicator in
the message center will glow amber, to indicate
that the next gear should be selected).
Note: Dynamic mode cannot be active at the
same time as Winter mode. Dynamic mode will
remain selected for approximately six hours
after the ignition is switched off, after which
point it will need to be reselected if required.
TRACDSC
TracDSC should only be used when necessary
for the prevailing conditions.
TracDSC optimizes the DSC settings for
maximum traction in difficult conditions, such
as packed snow. This makes greater traction
available, without having to completely lose the
benefits of DSC. However, vehicle stability may
be reduced. The less restrictive settings of
TracDSC also enable a more involving and
focused driving experience.
Conditions where the use of TracDSC would be
advantageous or necessary:
• On packed snow.
• To help maintain the movement of the
vehicle on soft or loose surfaces (e.g.
gravel or sand).
• When snow chains are fitted and
JaguarDrive Control special modes are off
(or switch DSC off in Winter mode).
• To maximize driver involvement.
Note: When DSC is off with Winter mode
selected, the vehicle retains a reduced level of
DSC control, but the parameters are optimized
for use with snow chains.
Press for at least one second to
operate. Designed for use in
slippery conditions. When active,
Winter mode selects 2nd gear for
driving away on level ground (no
incline), softens the
responsiveness of the engine and
modifies the gear change strategy.
This helps ensure that optimum
traction is maintained.
Press for at least one second to
operate. Dynamic mode
co-ordinates the vehicle's control
systems to deliver a high
performance driving experience.
This setting enhances key vehicle
systems so that the vehicle's full
potential can be exploited. The
vehicle's responses are aimed at
involving the driver more in
focused and purposeful driving,
helping swift progress.