2022 Jaguar F-TYPE Driving Aids
DRIVING AIDS SAFETY
Make sure the following warnings have been read and fully understood before using a driving aid system. Failure to use the driving aids safely could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
Driving aids are a supplement to, not a replacement for, a safe driving style.
Always use the door and rear-view mirrors. Drive safely at all times, and use the door and rear-view mirrors to help avoid accidents.
Driving aids may not function at all speeds, or in all weather conditions.
Driving aids do not correct errors of judgement when driving.
Do not attach stickers or other objects to the door mirrors, as the blind spot icons and indicators may become obscured. Obscuring the icons and indicators could cause system miscalculations and increase the risk of a collision during a vehicle maneuver.
The performance of the lane departure systems is affected by tire pressures and steering alignment. Constant steering adjustment may be required if the tire pressures are low, or if the steering is out of alignment. Constant steering adjustment increases the risk of an accident. Check the tire pressures regularly. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer if it is believed that the steering is out of alignment.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See DRIVING AIDS SAFETY.
The lane departure warning system alerts the driver when:
- The vehicle is in danger of crossing a road lane boundary, and:
- The appropriate turn signal is not being used.
To enable the lane departure warning system, complete the following steps:
- Press the MENU button on the steering wheel controls. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPERATION.
- Select Driver assistance.
- Select Steering Assistance.
- From the LKA settings menu, select Steering vibrate.
- Select the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) checkbox to enable the lane departure warning system.
Press the Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) button, to enable or disable the system.
The ADAS button only works if the lane departure warning system has been enabled via the instrument panel.
The ADAS button is located in the lower switch panel on the driver’s side of the fascia.
When the system is enabled, a lamp illuminates in the instrument panel to confirm operation.
The ADAS button controls operation of the lane departure warning, blind spot assist and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) systems. See BLIND SPOT ASSIST and see LANE KEEP ASSIST (LKA).
The instrument panel lamp changes color as follows:
- Gray lines indicate that the lane boundaries are not being tracked.
- Green lines indicate that the lane boundaries are being tracked.
- A red line indicates that the vehicle is about to cross a road lane boundary.
A vibration can also be felt through the steering wheel if the vehicle crosses a lane boundary.
A visual representation of the vehicle’s position within a road lane can also be viewed via the Driver assistance instrument panel view. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPERATION.
As the vehicle moves within the lane, the lane boundaries change colour. White is used for tracking information, and red is used for warnings.
When the vehicle’s ignition is switched off and on again, the lane departure warning system settings remain as previously set.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING LIMITATIONS
The lane departure warning system is not active when:
- The brake pedal is pressed.
- A turn signal is being used.
- The vehicle’s speed is below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 112 mph (180 km/h).
- The windshield area in front of the rear-view mirror becomes blocked by stickers, mud, snow, debris, etc.
- Driving off-road.
- Driving in lanes narrower than 9 ft (2.8 m) or wider than 14 ft (4.2 m).
- A fault occurs in the system.
The lane departure warning system:
- Does not detect unmarked road edges.
- Does not perform to its best ability in adverse weather conditions. For example, heavy fog, rain, or snow.
- May be affected when driving towards bright lights.
- May be affected when driving very close to another vehicle.
- May be affected when tight corners or steep slopes are encountered.
The instrument panel displays messages to inform the driver of any performance or system issues.
LANE KEEP ASSIST (LKA)
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See DRIVING AIDS SAFETY.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) provides steering assistance to the driver. A rotational force is applied to the steering wheel if:
- LKA determines the vehicle is in danger of crossing a highway lane boundary, and:
- The turn signals are not being used.
The rotational force applied to the steering wheel can be overridden to make a lane change, if required. The instrument panel displays warnings if LKA is overridden.
In order for LKA to operate, the lane departure warning system must first be switched on. See LANE DEPARTURE WARNING.
With the lane departure warning system switched on, complete the following steps:
- Press the MENU button on the steering wheel controls. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPERATION.
- Select Driver assistance.
- Select Steering Assistance.
- From the LKA settings menu, select Steering assist.
Press the Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) button, to enable or disable the system.
The ADAS button only works if the lane departure warning system has been enabled via the instrument panel.
The ADAS button is located in the lower switch panel on the driver’s side of the fascia.
When the system is enabled, a lamp illuminates in the instrument panel to confirm operation.
The ADAS button controls operation of the lane departure warning, blind spot assist and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) systems. See LANE DEPARTURE WARNING and BLIND SPOT ASSIST.
When the vehicle’s ignition is switched off and on again, the last Driver assistance instrument panel menu selection is remembered.
LKA uses the same instrument panel icons and Driver assistance instrument panel view as the lane departure warning system. See LANE DEPARTURE WARNING.
LANE KEEP ASSIST (LKA) LIMITATIONS
The Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system is not active when:
- The brake pedal is pressed.
- A turn signal is being used.
- The vehicle’s speed is below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 112 mph (180 km/h).
- The windshield area in front of the rear-view mirror becomes blocked by stickers, mud, snow, debris, etc.
- Driving off-road.
- Driving in lanes narrower than 9 ft (2.8 m) or wider than 14 ft (4.2 m).
- A fault occurs in the system.
The LKA system:
- Does not detect unmarked road edges.
- Does not perform to its best ability in adverse weather conditions. For example, heavy fog, rain, or snow.
- May be affected when driving towards bright lights.
- May be affected when driving very close to another vehicle.
- May be affected when tight corners or steep slopes are encountered.
The instrument panel displays messages to inform the driver of any performance or system issues.
DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See DRIVING AIDS SAFETY.
The driver condition monitor feature evaluates driving technique for signs of fatigue.
The instrument panel displays a white icon if it is determined that the driver is fatigued. The instrument panel also emits a chime.
If the initial warning is ignored, the instrument panel displays an amber icon after 15 minutes. The instrument panel also emits a chime. The icon remains illuminated until the OK button on the steering wheel is pressed.
The driver condition monitor feature can be switched on and off via the Driver assistance instrument panel menu. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPERATION.
DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR LIMITATIONS
The driver condition monitor is not active when:
- The vehicle’s speed is below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 112 mph (180 km/h).
- A fault occurs in the system.
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle. See DRIVING AIDS SAFETY.
The traffic sign recognition system uses a forward-facing camera, located in the rear-view mirror. The camera detects speed signs, no overtaking signs, and variable overhead speed signs.
The instrument panel displays symbols of recognized traffic signs. If no speed limit signs are detected, the instrument panel displays speed limit information taken from the navigation system.
The traffic sign recognition system is also able to detect traffic signs containing additional information. For example, the system is able to detect if a reduced speed limit is in place for wet conditions, and the wipers are switched on. In this instance, the reduced speed limit is displayed in the instrument panel.
The traffic sign recognition system switches on automatically when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on. The system can also be switched on and off via the Driver assistance instrument panel menu. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU OPERATION.
The traffic sign recognition system can also be adjusted via the Driver assistance instrument panel menu. Three levels of speed alert can be set:
- When the vehicle’s speed is above the detected speed limit.
- When the vehicle’s speed is either 5 mph or 10 km/h above the detected speed limit.
- When the vehicle’s speed is either 10 mph or 20 km/h above the detected speed limit.
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION LIMITATIONS
The traffic sign recognition system is not active when the windshield area in front of the rear-view mirror becomes blocked. For example, by stickers, mud, snow, debris, etc.
The traffic sign recognition system:
- Does not perform to the best of its ability in adverse weather conditions. For example, heavy fog, rain, or snow.
- May not perform, or may perform incorrectly, when the vehicle is traveling through an area not covered by the navigation system.
- May function incorrectly when driving toward bright lights.
- May not recognize concealed, covered, or non-conforming road signs.
- May not perform to the best of its ability if the navigation information is incorrect.
The instrument panel and touchscreen display messages to inform the driver of any performance or system issues.