I was cleaning my 09 XF today and was wondering how much of the interior is actually leather. Specifically, the dashboard and the trim right below the windows on the doors look like leather (complete with stitching) but I can't tell by the way it feels if it's actual leather or vinyl.

Basically I want to put some conditioner on the leather (starting to get a few cracks in the drivers seat) but not sure about the dash.

 

Should all be leather. Only the "Luxury" base model had vinyl dash and doortops.

 

If its that hard to tell, who cares? Just call it leather! Leather conditioner is good for vinyl too.

 

Leather conditioner is an expensive way to clean vinyl! It does nothing for it. Vinyl needs no maintenance at all.

 

^Wrong! Vinyl is made from and contains oils and if you don't maintain it, it will start drying just like leather.

If it's vinyl, i would recommend lexol conditioner.

If it's leather, DO NOT use leather conditioner on it. The leather/dye in the new Jaguars is water based. You will end up damaging the leather by putting oils on it.

Just pick up a bottle of cleaner/moisturizer from Jaguar. Very easy to use.

 

If you use "Leatherique" brand, you will have no problems. I have been using it for years with no problems on leather and vinyls.