Jon Hyde

Phew! Just discovered they're Adaptive Cruise Control & Adaptive Damping, neither of which I have. Heartrate now stabilised! Jon

Hi All, Having tried the method to access the Engineering Test Mode, provided by member AlexWard, I'm now a bit concerned since I get two reported faults: ACC - FAULT ADCM - FAULT Does anyone know what they might be? Thanks in advance, Jon

Also idles at 750rpm (missed that bit!) - distracted by manhole covers in Azerbaijan! J

Hi again Tony, I may have mislead you - I just checked - mine does about 1550rpm at indicated 70mph. Apologies for that. Jon

Hi Tony, Can't really comment on the X-Type, but my 3 litre XF (6 speed) does about the same at 70. Cheers, Jon

Hi Marcus, I believe the dashboard layout and most options have remained pretty stable over the life of the earlier XFs. There should be an option in the 'Vehicle' menu on the touchscreen 'Home' page to enable power folding of the mirrors. There should also be an option to drop down the nearside mirror when reversing, to better see the curb. The amount by which it drops down is also configurable, but that's something I haven't yet tried! As for right/left temperature split, there's a 'Sync' option somewhere on the 'Climate' menu on the touchscreen. This needs to be deselected to enable the left/right split. Once that's done, the pairs of up/down buttons in the righhand bottom cornet of the panel should allow driver and passenger to choose their own temperatures. Hope that helps! Cheers, Jon

I just wish I could get in front of the jobsworth who ruined one of the best roads in the south - A24 Mickleham Bends, now has average speed cameras!

Just have to go and try this now!!!

Thanks Joe

Hi All, I've seen some pix here of accessorised interior bits, like the 'growler' gear selector top. Any ideas of where to buy them, much appreciated! Thanks, Jon

Hi Martin, I wish I could give some insight to the problem, but I'm relatively new to the world of Jaguar - bought mine in October last year, after 30+ years of company cars. I guess XFs should all do pretty much the same if there's no problem. Maybe try an aircon specialist? The reason I mentioned the pollen filter is that on our test drive, the speed limiter sitting in the passenger seat complained of a mouldy smell. Dealer said it was moisture collected in the pollen filter which they replaced before I collected the car. I was just thinking that if you have the same, it might be causing your misting.

Hi Barry, I also have a 3ltr XF-S, never had the urge to charge the battery, and I do do a lot of short runs! Soon after I bought last October, I had a warning about the battery being low on charge, so replaced it. Since then, all has been fine. Where are you in Essex? I grew up (?!) in Tilbury, now living in Sussex

Until I got my XF-S last October, I had never imagined windscreen washers firing from the wiper blade - such a revelation! Use less screenwash and do a perfect job. Sounds like a great upgrade. Also, no spray over the roof! J

Hi Martin, I have an XF 3.0D S, 2011. Occasionally when starting up, I get some mist onto the windscreen for a few seconds, but it quickly disappears. Aircon blows as cold as Siberia tho, and chilled seats can get uncomfortably cold if let rip. I don't think I'd worry about the mist unless it persists, but maybe check to pollen filter?

Hi Dominic, I also always use premium diesel in my 3.0l XF, after Peter posted his advice (thank you Peter!). The effect isn't just more mpg (which there are!), but a smoother, more responsive engine. I also put in a shot of Millers Oil Eco Max additive every second fill up. My SWMBO has an Audi TT (which used to sound like a tractor on startup) and she is now converted to premium diesel which had made it more acceptable. Either way, enjoy your Jaguar and avoid Audis at all costs 🙂 Cheers, Jon