was it ever an option or any years makes and models? the front end is long and hard to gauge! I always park it then realize I have 1-2 feet left to go and my butt sticks out then.

 

Mine is a 2009 XKR and the parking assist sensors work great. I am sure they are on all later models. I am not sure if they are considered an optionable item or not. My car had them when delivered.

 

What year is your car? If I remember correctly my 07 XKR had front sensors, but they only worked in reverse. It also had forward sensing collision avoidance with the smart cruise control that would warn of obstacles while driving. The 11 XK has front sensors and there is a button above the rear view mirror that you can use to activate them while parking while in drive. I use it all the time when pulling up to a curb and it works very well.

 

My 2010 is the same way. Works great!

 

I have a 2013 and it has front sensors and the back has the sensors/camera.

 

Workshop manual for the 4.2 says:

The 5.0 manual says:

You didn't say what year or model yours is, but it appears that front sensors were not standard on every car. I think they became more common as the XK line 'matured'. It may be possible to fit them; the control module is ready for them, but the wiring may not be present.

 

Was a "declined" option on my '07. Thought about trying to ad them but decided the cost was not worth it.... Vince

 

Yeah, had similar thoughts about retrofitting the TPMS and the air-quality sensor to mine. Those and Adaptive Cruise are the only goodies it doesn't have, and I don't think the latter is feasible due to cooling issues - that is apparently the reason you can't get it on the R-S. But it just seems likely to involve a whole lot of hassle that I don't need. Might have a chat when I take it in to my indie specialist for its next service in April; if the guys say it's simple, I'll consider it.

 

My 08 doesn't have them and that splitter is just about curb height. Would take nothing to wipe that out. I even mentioned front sensors would be nice.

 

same here. my prior sports car only had a 5 inch ground clearance but it had a carbon splitter that was helped against these things. the carbon fiber splitter was rock hard and stuck out a bit to protect against curbs and dips

 

The Sensors are the same Part Number front and rear so that would be easy.

The Control Modules for Rear Parking Aid and for Front/Rear Parking Aid are different for each of seven VIN ranges so it isn't just a matter of reprogramming.

Graham

 

Bugger - it didn't mention that in either the workshop manual or the wiring diagrams.

 

I thought the same as you that it was a simple reprogram and was checking the Parts Catalogue for information on the front sensor harness when I spotted the modules were different.

Graham

 

I have an '09 XK Coupe, my first Jag. In reading the Owner's Manual on pages 140-142, and in looking at the Sales Brochure for '09, it looks to me like both the front & rear parking sensors are standard equipment. The Owner's Manual, on page 141, says: "The Parking Aid System automactically switches off above 9 mph and requires (manual) switching on again under 9 mph." The manual on-off switch, which is designated with the letter 'P' is located on the overhead console.

 

I think the front sensors were an option on earlier, lower-spec models. Higher-spec and later-MY cars had them as standard.

 

Jaguar include the following statement in Owner's Handbooks:

The information contained in this handbook covers all vehicle derivatives and optional equipment. Some of the options will not be fitted to your vehicle unless they formed part of the original vehicle specification. Therefore, some parts of this handbook may not apply to your vehicle .......

We have frequent postings across the model tech section from members asking why a particular feature doesn't appear to work on their vehicle. This is the reason.

Graham

 

Looking through my brochures for the UK, it looks like the front parking sensors became standard on both models in 2009 and were optional on both until then. They were a £295 option.

 

The Owner's Manual does address both 'Standard' and 'Optional' features, but the Sales Brochure, on page 23, indicates that both the 'Front Sensors' as well as the 'Rear Sensors' are 'Standard', not 'Optional' on both the XK and the XKR ... at least in 2009 models.