How do I access the service section of the dash display? My system won't let me open this section. I'm trying to check the engine oil level and other service info.
Thanks

 

There are two ways to check the oil level from the service menu. You can check the approximate level (HIGH/OK/LOW/CRITICALLY LOW) or the specific real-time level, which is posted below. From the service manual:

Electronic Dipstick Service Operation

To allow for the actual oil level to be verified, a service mode exists to give access to live oil level readings.

In order to have a correct reading, the following conditions must be met:

• The vehicle MUST be parked on a level area of ground. The sensor installation is very sensitive to vehicle tilt in the fore-aft direction: 0.5 degrees of vehicle tilt corresponds to up to 0.5L of measurement error.
• The gear selector must be in the PARK (P) position and the hood must be open.
• A minimum time of 10 minutes MUST be allowed to pass after running the engine. This drain down time is to allow the oil to return to the sump. Use of the eDipstick within this time WILL give an incorrect output.

Access Service Mode

With the ignition 'ON', engine not running: scroll through the Message Center using the right-hand controls on the steering wheel to access the eDipstick display via: SERVICE MENU > OIL LEVEL DISPLAY.

1. Open hood.
2. Press the cruise control 'CANCEL' button twice within two seconds.
3. The instrument pack display will revert to the normal display in the trip computer.
4. Scroll through the trip menu to access the eDipstick display once more.
5. The graphic now corresponds to the LIVE value.

Messages to the right of the gauge will advise of any action that may need to be taken. If the oil level is below the required operating range, a message advising how much oil to add will be displayed; i.e., 'Add 0.5 Quart'. If necessary, add the recommended quantity of oil then re-check the level after 5 minutes.

 

Thanks.
Forgive me for my ignorance, but how do I have the ignition on but the car not running?
I'm a newbie to this car and still learning about the features. The push button start has me confused as to how to turn the ignition on without starting the car.

 

You push the "Start" button, but do not place your foot on the brake pedal. Sort of like the accessory mode with the older keyed ignition switches.

 

Awesome. Thank You!

 

I check this level once a week.
Either these cars burn 'not a drop of oil' or
the computer lies.
I have been carrying the same two Qt's of oil
since 2011. Its the only car I have owned that
the oil level never moves.
I prefer the dip stick.

 

Yes. I checked it on Saturday and the electronic dipstick showed oil level to be exactly at 100%. I've only had the car 4 months , so I'll keep an eye on it and see if it changes

 

For what it's worth my SuperSport has never used a drop oil since day 1 and I have 61k on my XJ.

 

I think removing the physical dipstick is one of the stupidest design decisions that Jaguar (and others - Audi, Mercedes, BMW) have made. You really cannot beat the simple, error-proof measurement of oil level provided by a dipstick. Oil level sensors inevitably fail and then may provide a false sense of security that the oil level is adequate. Also, when changing the oil, you have to measure in the replacement oil very carefully - you can't just add oil progressively, checking level on the dipstick as you go.

 

Agreed. Engine and transmission oil dipsticks.

 

Well. you wouldn't think it might be part of the larger factor to get more after market parts to replace? How many of us have EVER replaced a real metal "DIPSTICK" (excluding ex-wives & ex-husbands).....really.....It is all about the $$$$$

 

I think that it's also because manufacturers don't want to give the impression that their customers need to mess with the "oily bits". And if this then leads to more failures and replacement part sales, so much the better!