Jaguar XK XKR | (X150) | Hidden Features Ep. 7 | Interior and driver convenience systems.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มี.ค. 2024
- Paul takes a look at some of the hidden features on the interior driver convenience systems inside his 2006 Jaguar XK. A useful video for new and long term owners.
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26:10 Excellent video. I've owned my X150 XKR for nearly 4 years and didn't know how to fold both mirrors whilst still in the car. Everyday is a school day. Thanks
Thanks for watching 👍
Nice to see the black cat out and about again 😎
I have the same issue with the mirror! luckily found the setting within the screen to turn it off but great to see you can use the memory function to dip the mirrors!
Thanks for another great, informative video!
Thanks for all your info. I have a 2007 XK convertible, I enjoy driving it very much. 56000 miles on the clock.
Thank you Paul 👍 More jaguar xk videos please 🎉
Useful info, thanks Paul. The lumber support is, as you would expect, the lower part of the seat upright. It moves forwards and backwards into your lower back. The travel is fairly small but takes a while from front to back limit. Put your hand on the seat and run the motor forward for 20 seconds or so and then backwards, you should feel some change.
the AC is used to stop it misting up, so recommended to leave on.
the mirror thing is because the mechanism needs cleaning and rubbing. It's sensing too much current and moving away from that position to protect it.
Useful, thanks.
With regard to your errant mirror, this used to happen on my BMW. It turns out that it's poor contact/corrosion on the connection on the mirror motor. It "see's" a higher resistance which confused the motor control module. Might be worth a try in the future as it cured my issue.
Another one I just learned is the ability to prevent the windows rolling down by themselves. You can disable that feature. It's designed such that if you hold down the open button it unlocks and rolls down the windows. However, I've had it activate a couple of times by itself (worrying when you come out in the morning and find your windows open...). It can be disabled and it's probably a good idea to do so. Look under 'Locks' in the handbook.
Press the screen saver button twice and the screen is turned off completely. my auto dip mirror has never reset properly, i will try your 2 memory suggestion. Your videos always want me to go out and tinker with mine. no pun intended !
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thanks very helpfull
I love my 2006 X150; it's such a great cruiser (not that kind :) ). I drive between the UK and the Netherlands often, and it's so comfortable, even with a straight-through exsaust being a bit too loud.
I use the glovebox USB for my dashcam, the wires hidden behind the A-frame trim and then snacked to the glove box.
I use the tilt sensor deactivated often for obvious reasons; just wish switching the headlight did not require the removal of the headlights.
My mirror dip unfortunately doesn't work, same problem as yours; they also go haywire. I also do the seat-setting trick. I will try setting it up again.
I did not know about the double press to fold the mirror while in the car. Never missed it but good to know!
Great tip about the mirror, I have exactly the same problem of mine going anywhere when using the mirror dip function plus the fact that when I reverse out of the garage I don't want it to dip so using your memory setting method is a great idea when parking. Thanks for the tip
Glad it's helped !
Thank you
Kerbed my rear left alloy while reversing a couple of weeks ago😭😭😭. I knew the mirror dip function was there but never felt the need to use it. 🤷 Anyway, fairly simple repair and now sorted😊. Great vid as usual Paul👍
Oh no! I feel your pain. I've got a puncture in one of the front tyres. A perfectly good Michelin tyre ruined..😢
@@life_on_cars Ouch💷💷💷
A good feature is being able to synchronise your electric garage door opener to the car itself. One less fob to worry about having to carry around.
Nice to see the jag again big man , unfortunately every jag I’ve owned has had the same issue with the dipping mirror on reverse, so strange 😂
I might investigate it 👍😁
@@life_on_cars currently still looking for a jaguar xk , next test drive I have , I’ll definitely test the dipping mirror on reverse lol
Just cruisin is selling his - worth a look @@Tango22052
The "mirror dip" feature is in theory very useful, but I found it disorienting when reverse parking, and don't use it; guess you have to get used to it...The trick about using one of the seat presets for that feature is clever - might give that a go.
Also, I keep an emergency $20 bill under the removable cup-holder - y' never know...
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Great vid and thanks again for the info. Looking to get one a 4.2 XK later in the year. I just clocked the 12V white 'brick' item and one of the annoyances is playing bluetooth music from my phone. Now I am aware of the invery adapter if its got the ipod socket but is tht a 12V in the little front cubbyhole slider? I thought it might be a cig lighter only on older cars so wasnt sure if an FM bluetooth transmitter would work? Not sure if thats what that is or just a powerbrick for other devices ? Thanks for any info!
Yes I've done a video on an FM Transmitter
i had same issue with my seat turns out there a module for them and if battery is ever disconnected or goes flat they need reset ...there maybe something similar for the mirrors ? not sure waiting on the carsoft diag machine so will update you if there is setting to reset mirrors as i know there one to do seats etc
The lumbar support switch moves up and down as well as forward and backwards. Pushing it up or down you should feel the corresponding part of the seat (higher or lower back) inflating/deflating depending on your input
Thanks 😊
Hi Paul, re the mirrors, my XK passenger mirror works fine on reverse dip but sometimes when driving normally it's all over the place when I go to check it. Would be nice to know what causes it but it's not a big problem, I just press the memory button and it returns to normal. Also on the lumbar support, my XF is similar, I find if I hold the button for a long time it does pump up eventually, the XF also has side bolsters and these are the same, maybe a lazy pump or a leaking valve / hose. I haven't tried the passenger side on either car yet. Great videos of the Jag and the MR2, keep them coming, HowardT
Thanks Buddy
Great video! I just purchased a 2007 XK with 27,000 miles. Triple black convertible! I do have a question that is a bugger: the high beam headlamps seem aimed correctly but the low beams are almost straight down making night driving out of the question. Been researching this and all I have found is “go to the dealer”. Any tips?
Hello it might be one of the " Level Sensors " fitted to the suspension
I think The lumbar adjustment is side bolsters, not the centre as is normal. They inflate and tighten the width not protrude into the lower back.
Good clip, did you do a clip on bringing the door window closer to the rubber as I think I may have to adjust as a strong squirt of water saw evidence of a little trickle on the vertical rubber. Its as if the window just needs adjusting closer to the jam by say 1mm. Is that a fiddlely job?
It might need the door bringing in tighter in the latch
@@life_on_cars so I won't have to take the door card off ? Just adjust the catch?
@@johncrocker1019 I'd try that first yes
@@life_on_cars will do. If you were closer........😅
@@johncrocker1019 ha ha
The lumbar support in my 2011 5.0 Portfolio is pneumatic, and very notable when you adjust it.
There is a compressor and three (?) air-bags in each seat. May you have a leak in yours?
I think mine is definitely goosed
Hi Paul enjoy all your videos. I wonder if you could help me please. Do you know if and how you can take the driver's door mirror out itself. I need to renew mine. Thanks Allan.
Hi I'll see if I can find the instructions and message me on Facebook if you can
Hi Paul, my mirror on the passenger side does exactly the same thing. Problem is how are we going to fix it?😂😂😂(you)
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