Hi guy's can anyone tell me if my 2013 xj portfolio should automatically apply the hand brake when i put it into P or should i have to do it manually reason i ask is that i have been told by the garage that these later models must b applied manually.

 

They are correct, you have to apply the parking brake. It's not automatic like the older versions.

 

Can't speak for a 2013, but on my 2017 XJ 5.0 putting it into P automatically sets the handbrake, and out of P releases it.

 

On my 2012 XJ, I have to manually set the parking brake. But, if I get into the car and take the gear shift out of P (Park), the car will automatically release the parking brake for me.

 

As an owner of a 2013 Thermo is correct.

 

I wonder when they changed back to automatically applying the PB when the car is put in park?
My old 2005 S Type R did it automatically as did my 2003 Lincoln LS. But I did notice my 2014 XJR does not.


Seems like the EPB will be pretty much unused if you need to apply it manually?
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'I agree my 2007 xj did it automatically you would think it would be the same with a newer car but to me it seems like jaguar have taken a step backwards but thanks for all the replies guys puts my mind at rest lol

 

This is the same on my 2010.