Hi:
I am trying to find out what the difference is between what Jag calls a " High Level Instrument Panel" and a "base Instrument Panel." But I cannot find anything.
Any ideas?
labans

 

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to X350 forum. Members here with this model will be able to help.

Graham

 

Well I presume the high level one is the one above your head where you keep your driving/sunglass?

 

I think this is a carry-over of terminology from other models (such as the X-Type).

There was only one type of instrument cluster used on the X350 XJ.

But on the X-Type there were two versions.

A High-Level, which had a large LCD display "message center" which could display detailed information and was part of the trip computer, and displayed full messages. (basically the same as used in the X350)

And a Low-Level or "base" cluster which had a small square display, and only showed the odometer and basic trip information. This was only in the X-Type.

It's not uncommon for JLR technical documents to describe a feature of a model vehicle as High even if there wasn't an option for Low.

 

Hi:
This question is based on my using the VIN Identifier from Ford. ETIS.FORD.COM
Here is an example of what I am talking about----the first one is from a 2008 Jaguar XJ8:
Primary Features Build Date: 08.10.2007 Vehicle Line: Jaguar XJ Body Style: 4 Door Saloon Version: Series 25 Engine: 4.2L Damb NA V8 Gas AJV8-Jag Transmission: 6 Speed Auto ZF 6HP26 Steptronic Drive: LHD RWD Emission: 88 Emission LDT Air Conditioning: Automatic Air Conditioning Territory: (+)"USA" Minor Features

• Marketing Level 1
• English NAS Owner Handbook
• With Base Instrument Panel
• With Console Cup Holder
• Front Floor Carpet Mats
• Rear Floor Carpet Mats
• Less Side Window Film
• Less Rear Window Blinds
• With Bright Door Frame Moulding
• 4 Door Saloon
• Dual Pwr/Heat/Mem/E Chr/Pud Lmp Mr

This second one is from a 2005 Vanden Plas:


Primary Features Build Date: 18.11.2004 Vehicle Line: Jaguar XJ Body Style: 4 Door Sedan - Stretch Version: Series 35 Engine: 4.2L Damb NA V8 Gas AJV8-Jag Transmission: 6 Speed Auto ZF 6HP26 Steptronic Drive: LHD RWD Emission: 78/665/EEC Emission Requirement Air Conditioning: Automatic Air Conditioning Territory: (+)"USA" Paint: White Onyx Waterborne Minor Features

• Marketing Level 1
• With High Level Instrument Panel
• With Console Cup Holder
• Less IP Facia Monotone Colors
• Front Floor Mats Lambs Wool
• Rear Floor Mats Lambs Wool
• With Power Rear Sunblind
• With Bright Door Frame Moulding
• 4 Door Sedan - Stretch
• Dual Pwr/Htd/Mem/Fld/E'Chr/Pud Lamp
• Drv Seat Back Fold Down Table

I figure there must be some reason for this and since I am buying a used Jag I really want to know what it is all about!
labans

 

Mine's a 2008 Sovereign and it is listed:

With Base Instrument Panel

 

**BUMP**

 

My Super V8- High Level Instrument Panel
My old 3.0 X350- Base Instrument Panel

I wonder if it is to do with having adaptive cruise control?

 

Well mine, built May '08, is

With Base Instrument Panel
Marketing Level 1
With Breakdown Warning Sign
With First Aid Kit
With Heated Windscreen
With Base Instrument Panel
With Autolux Console Material
With Console Cup Holder
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Rear Floor Carpet Mats
Less Side Window Film
Door Trim Panel - Level 7
Less Rear Window Blinds
With Bright Door Frame Moulding
...
With Adaptive Speed Control

So ... Level 1, Base, Level 7 ... who knows what !

 

Does the Super-8 have oak/ash piping (accent) in the Burl wood?

 

Not on the UK models

 

My pretty luxurious 2005 Sovereign NA also has the basic panel. I was wondering if it has to do with the dashboard of the supercharged versions, they have different instruments with logo I believe?

Guus
PS Just read the message above about a NA having the other dashboard so that's not it.

 

Then it might very well be the "Supercharged" logo in the instruments rather than the base Jaguar and logo.