The only user manual I have ends on page 22. The clock setting instruction is supposed to be on page 80. Is there a complete copy of the manual, or could someone please tell me how to set the clock? It's really annoying. Thanks

 

Here you go thanks to @dopey

 

Hi Roberto,
I am not sure, if the procedure is different depending on if the S-Type has the big Navi screen or not. - and I do not know, what you got.
I made a note for myself back then, of how to set the time on my 2005 S-Type with navi screen, My note says:
MENU / SYSTEM SETUP / SET TIME.

If you don't have the navi screen, and you are still looking for the answer, I will check it on my 2004 tomorrow (no navi screen).

 

Peter: The 2001 is "pre-facelift" (2002.5/2003 depending on market area) and has the "Spitifre" dash arrangement; Norri's post is correct for the early S-type.

 

Thanks, Norri. I have done this before, and at that time, I thought the process was so simple I would not forget how to do it. Then, I did. "Spitfire"? On my XJ40, a centre console part is called "ski-slope" that I had to replace as it cracked.

 

The full handbook is downloadable I think.

Probably on this site.

A search like
jaguar s-type handbook filetypedf

may work.

 

The S Type has strong links to the Spitfire WWII fighter:

"In the previous post, Jaguar’s chief architect of the S-Type’s styling, Simon Butterworth, drew attention to the deliberate use of an elliptical ‘spitfire-wing’ shape throughout the S-Type. Examples of this elliptical theme can be seen, as mentioned, in the air vents, but also on the inside and outside door handles, the wood door trims, the centre console (although a lot of these were lost in the ‘facelift’ or series II cars), as well as the shape created by the rear light clusters and the back of the boot lid. Butterworth doesn’t say so in the article, but the reason for the Spitfire wing theme being chosen is that the S-Type is built at Castle Bromwich – the same factory which turned out the iconic Spitfire fighter of WWII, and these design cues are therefore a tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic aircraft on one of Britain’s most iconic motor cars. And what is more emblematic of Britain’s transport heritage than the Spitfire and the Jaguar? All of which goes to bolster’s the S-Type’s right to claim to represent the best of British. In October 1998, Jaguar produced a numbered limited edition commemorative Book for the S-Type’s launch. Bound in heavy brushed-aluminium covers, the book includes the story of the Spitfire connection and a picture of the aircraft being built at Castle Bromwich. It’s interesting to read this history of the factory where our S-Types are built:"

If you want to read more look here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...history-34069/

 

That is very interesting. I didn’t know that. I now have a newfound enthusiasm for my dashboard. 😀

 

Spitfires being built at Castle Bromwich. (Now the clock is set for winter I suppose we can veer off topic)

 

In those immortal words of Jed Clampett: "Well-l-l-l-l doggies!"

I did not realize the stock radio in my '02 has automatic time updates. (See 'Selecting RDS Time Updates' above). I had always wished it had something like that, and it turns out it was there all along. I played with it this morning and it works slicker than snot. Just watch out because if you manually set the time, the system is automatically switched off.

 

I am doing this RDS as well. Will be interesting to know if our radio stations send out time. I remember hearing some tone from the radio when they announce the hour but have not heard them lately.

 

Played around with this over the weekend. Of the six preset stations I have saved, only two would update the time. Usually took about 45 seconds max.

Turns out one of the stations was off by some odd amount, like 3:47. No idea how they got that. It wasn't like they had their signal set to the wrong time zone. Oh, but anyways, now that I know the secret and have found a station broadcasting the auto update, it's very slick.

 

There used to be a time when most radio stations send out tones on the hour. I have not heard one of those for a while now. Perhaps I might if I listen to the radio? And what about the "news"? What is it supposed to do?