Hidden features that amazed you
anyone come across hidden features that really shocked you?
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Yea, that oil dumps out of the back of the intake.
Sorry, couldn't resist.... Not exactly a "hidden" feature. I'm suprised at how well DSC works. Many systems are way too intrusive, my cousin's BMW comes to mind. He is always turning his off. I only turn it off in the S when climbing a hill in the snow from a stop. |
the stereo volume lowering when you slow down and vice versa....cant find out how to override ??
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Originally Posted by fergs03R
(Post 175995)
the stereo volume lowering when you slow down and vice versa....cant find out how to override ??
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It's a setting. Start from - well, depends exactly which dash and options you have. Either it's via MENU or Mode. You're looking for something AVC or some such name. (Am I being vague enough? Sorry!) Mine's on +5 and I wish there were +6 or +7 but it's just about good enough.
Either mess with buttons etc or grab the handbooks and read LOL |
I get a kick out of showing people how the parking brake will auto-release when you touch the gas pedal.
My GF likes the auto-defrost for the front and rear glass. |
Originally Posted by JOsworth
(Post 175999)
It's in the audio manual
found it ......called AVC activated/deactivated through the volume knob |
The upshifting of the zf transmission while slowing down or taking a corner. Who needs a manual transmission!?
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Only had mine a couple of weeks, but just found out about the exterior trunk button. It's so hidden, I jut figured there wasn't one.
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All the clever things the ZF box does without you knowing or realising; Adaptive Shift Strategies, Shift Energy Management, Cruise Mode etc…
The real hidden feature is making it last............................ |
Speaking about ZF boxes, anyone had problems subtle or otherwise with these?
Leedsman. |
Do some searches and you'll soon see!
Try things like: 6hp26 transmission lurch harsh lifefluid6 |
Originally Posted by KLeC
(Post 176014)
Only had mine a couple of weeks, but just found out about the exterior trunk button. It's so hidden, I jut figured there wasn't one.
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Originally Posted by Leedsman
(Post 176072)
Speaking about ZF boxes, anyone had problems subtle or otherwise with these?
Leedsman. |
Most of the Jaguar techs on this forum seem to believe that the 6-speed ZF is a big improvement over the 5-speed ZF in terms of design, robustness, and longevity. Also, "the lurch" seems to be more of a problem for the 5-speed ZF. Given the significant cost increase of the Shell 1375.4 mineral oil-based transmission fluid used in the 6-speed ZF, it damn sure better be an improvement....
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Some may consider it a small thing but you wouldn't believe how many cars don't have TOUCH SCREEN!! I test drove a CLS500 and CLS550 and once I found out that there was no touch screen. I marked it off my list.
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Good day all!
I was low on fuel....and on my NAV screen it told me where all the gas stations are!!!!! This blew my mind! 2006 s type 3.0 78 000km with total care for 3 years or 140 000 |
Couple things that have already been said in previous posts:
1) After using the windshield spray, the blades delay and go one more time to get the excess. 2) Automatic electronic parking brake (even though I had to replace the module already) 3) The wide range of adjustment in the seats, steering wheel, and brake pedal. 4) DSC works suprisingly well in inclement weather. A little too intrusive when flooring it off the line though. 5) Auto setting for the climate control. Will not start blowing warm/or cold air until the car is warmed up. I have seen most other vehicles just start blowing cold air even though its 15 degrees outside and you have the temp on MAX heat. Features that I thought would be nice but were somewhat of a disappointment: 1) Adaptive headlights...I dont see them move one cm in either direction or up and down. IMHO=useless. 2) Automatic wipers... pretty sure I have them since there is a switch for "auto" but dont seem to work. 3) NAV. Even with the 09 disc it is somewhat disappointing. Should be a charm that sounds when you reach the turn you need to take. All it says now is "turn left soon". Um well there are 3 lefts "SOON" up ahead! 4) Stereo system or lacktherof |
About:
1) don't know (not sure I care LOL - but they seem OK) 2) mine works so maybe yours is broken 3) even the brand leader doesn't work 100% as I found out when a friend demo'ed it (hahahaha) but yeah it's not good enough 4) I must be getting deaf (entirely possible) as mine's fine |
Originally Posted by jagv8
(Post 176339)
about:
1) don't know (not sure I care LOL - but they seem OK) 2) mine works so maybe yours is broken 3) even the brand leader doesn't work 100% as I found out when a friend demo'ed it (hahahaha) but yeah it's not good enough 4) I must be getting deaf (entirely possible) as mine's fine It is a $60,000 vehicle MSRP. So all of these features YOU are paying for and SHOULD work properly and efficiently. 1) the adaptive headlights are a great idea and feature when your heading down a windy road, however, Jaguar fails. 2) Mine may be broken, but on this one a could give a sh*t, for those who have working automatic wipers, how do they work? 3) all Im asking for is a chime when to actually turn, that too much to ask!? 4) for a (premium), amped, sound system, this also fails. My Bose system in my infinini FX45 was in a COMPLETELY different league, it absolutely blew this system away and I am utterly shocked at how much better it was than the Jag's. |
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