Warning Messages

Warning messages are displayed in the message center when a fault is detected or an alert state is triggered. There are three categories of messages that may be displayed in the message center; the driver is made aware of the message by an accompanying warning indicator illuminating.

The warning indicators illuminate in one of three colors, which indicate the level of importance of the warning as follows:

Critical = red indicator accompanied with and audible alert
Warning = amber indicator
Information = green indicator.

NOTE: Messages are displayed in order of importance with 'Critical' messages taking priority.

Priority Group 'P1' Critical - This group includes messages which have a direct affect on the driving ability and safety of the vehicle. This type of message requires an urgent and immediate reaction from the driver in response to the message. P1 messages are also accompanied by an appropriate warning indicator symbol and an audible alert. If more than one P1 message is present, each message is displayed in turn at 3 second intervals. Critical messages are displayed in the message center until either the fault condition that caused the message has been rectified or the message is suppressed by using the menu control on the steering wheel. Critical messages can also be recalled by using the menu control. If a critical message has been suppressed the accompanying warning symbol will remain illuminated to indicate that a problem exists.

Priority Group 'P2' Warning - This group includes messages which do not directly affect driving ability or safety of the vehicle. P2 messages are also accompanied by appropriate warning indicator symbol. This message must be noted by the driver and the cause rectified as soon as possible. Each message is indicated once for a maximum of 23 seconds. Warning messages are displayed in the message center until either the fault condition that caused the message has been rectified or the message is suppressed by using the menu control on the steering wheel. Warning messages can also be recalled by using the menu control. If a warning message has been suppressed the warning symbol will remain illuminated to indicate that a problem exists.

Priority Group 'P3' Information - This group displays messages which relate to fluid levels 'LOW WASHER FLUID' for example, or when an alert state is triggered when driving the vehicle. For example, cancelling cruise control will display the message 'CRUISE CANCELLED'. Depending on the message, some are only displayed at the end of a journey to avoid irritation to the driver. Information messages are displayed for four seconds before extinguishing.

Information Message

Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.

The messages are displayed in a language applicable to the vehicle market configuration and can be changed using the instrument cluster menu. The following list shows the possible messages which can be displayed.

NOTE: If the instruction given in the 'Action' column does not resolve the message display, use the Workshop information Diagnosis and Testing section for the applicable vehicle system to determine the fault and perform any additional action required.