Bet you didn't know this about the Jaguar XF Pt 3

[@shaunchaney4899]

I just bought a 2015 XF Sport a few days ago and absolutely LOVE it! These videos have taught me a lot! I even watched a bunch of them before I bought my car so I could be more prepared when I actually bought the car. Thank you for all of this content!

[@carfanfan]

Congrats on your purchase Shaun. I'm not surprised you love it. They are wonderful driving machines.

[@SR1Records]

5:04 - you can also disengage manual mode and return to D mode by holding the upshift paddle for about 2 seconds.

[@AndrewKNI]

Fascinating insight to the 'hidden' benefits of the XF while listening to your soothing voice. :-)

[@oshunyt]

Found this very useful Hilton! Will try the reverse side mirror and fold on my Diesel 2.2 XF '13.

[@robertjones3223]

Thanks for the tip about resetting the windows auto function it was bugging me no end that only one my windows was on auto, but did not want pay jag garage rates to fix something like that, now all fixed with your simple tip :)

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Hilton, Thanks very much for the videos! Really helpful with my 'new' (2011) car 👍 👍

[@dotgreenery]

I did not know I can fold my 2 side view mirrors automatically . Thanks for that.

[@hawaiianmalibu9643]

I just purchased my xf jag and I like I got it January and I’m learning and I see all the heads look at me what a experienced I keep shades on, Hollywood now lol it’s just so wired to see all ppl stare at me on the road it’s cool and kinda rockstar feeling like, I be like omg security lol

[@RKGxxy]

Hi Hilton. When you're in manual mode, you can switch back to automatic mode (D), just by pressing right padle for 2 seconds. You don't need to put it to Neutral and then Drive again...

[@ooABoo]

Was just about to say the same - i use manual mode most of the time but it then holds the gears so in traffic i drop back to D via right hand paddle.

[@carfanfan]

yeah, I realized that after I produced and uploaded the video - live and learn LoL

[@natigmammedov4]

yes. thats true.

[@johnsimons92]

Hilton in fact going back from neutral to drive while the rear wheels are turning is extremely bad for the automatic gearbox, there’s some other vids about it. Better to go to sport and then back instead.

[@kleetus92]

@@johnsimons92 going to N then back into gear is NOT harmful to the transmission, assuming of course you're not holding the accelerator to the floor while you do this.

[@asiarkw1]

WOW... its the folding mirror tip for me

[@michalmruk8912]

Press and hold for 2s shifter + and is back to automatic mode

[@annettekerr1635]

thanks for the window tip had to take battery out and windows stopped working on auto now all fixed thank you

[@ericstruan3647]

Useful. Learning things I didn’t know about my 2010 supercharged XF I’ve had since new. Try the paddle shifters on the on and off ramps. It’s fun. And of course on mountain or canyon roads. You don’t need to put the car in neutral if you hit paddle accidentally - just up shift twice and it will jump back into auto.

[@carfanfan]

Thanks for the tip on the paddles. Someone else taught me that after my video. 😉. You see , even I'm not too old to learn a thing or two 🤣

[@REDSavage369]

Looking to pick up an 2013 XF 3.0 Supercharged and I can’t wait!

[@falooo7]

You can keep holding the plus shifter and the gear will go back to Automatic mode

[@RvGJK]

If you hold the shift gear up for 1 second it will automatically return to automatic mode.

[@johngilbert5302]

Hi - you can also use the reset on the windows if they freeze shut in winter. Not a problem in your part of the world, I should think!

[@cURLybOi]

to disengage the manual mode, you can also holt SHIFT+ for 1sec

[@brooklyn91eg]

Just brought my jaguar xf supercharged yesterday and learning so much off your videos thank you 👍🏽

[@carfanfan]

Hey Earl. Congrats on your purchase. That is one awesome car and very powerful. You will love every mile. The XF is the best Jaguar to own, but they each have a personality and presence that nobody can deny. Welcome to becoming the envy of everyone you pass 😁

[@hawaiianmalibu9643]

Earl tha3rd_91 exactly same thing I just brought my car last month XF’s jag portfolio

[@brooklyn91eg]

@@hawaiianmalibu9643 yes congratulations I hope your enjoying just as much as I am these cars are amazing

[@hawaiianmalibu9643]

Earl tha3rd_91 say I just posted my jag Check it out I’m shock I own one now but I expected this from God I owe it all to him

[@brooklyn91eg]

@@hawaiianmalibu9643 your rims bring more life into it and yes God has been blessing me in 2019 and I'm so grateful

[@TheJustaviewman]

Thanks for the great info.

[@alfredtameifuna8928]

I have a 2011 Range Rover Sport 5ltr V8. The side mirrors closing is the same as the range and dipping also in reverse. They must be of both British luxury...

[@chrisyboy219]

To switch between manual and automatic, press and hold the + paddle.

[@MajorEthan]

I find it much easier in my XF-R to put the shifter knob into S then back to D it will immediately put it back on automatic

[@ginghamt.c.5973]

5:10 ; " Place in neutral and back to Drive.." you may have just solved the problem - I think I have been inadvertently nudging the paddle, getting stuck in Sport mode and unable to get back into Drive. I'll try this.

[@carfanfan]

I've since learned that if you pull both paddles at the same time it goes back to normal drive.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Nice. Thank you.

[@iLoveTheseRemoras]

In continental Europe (and most of the world) it's *Right* *Hand* *Traffic* (RHT), and cars are sold as LHD (left hand *drive).* In UK, ZA, Australia etc. of course vice versa. You used the term "Left hand drive traffic", just wanted to point out the correct terminology as the x250 I just bought recently here in Sweden had been set to the wrong side for god knows how many years probably exactly because of people confusing the terms.

[@carfanfan]

I stand corrected, thank you.

[@D.Denzel]

If you hold on to the shift panel it will go back in to automatic from manual mode.

[@VisualPrecisionLtd]

Bad advice for getting the car back into full auto mode from manual shift. You should never free wheel a car in neutral whilst it's moving - that's bad. What you do is pull back on the right hand (upshift) paddle and hold it back for two to three seconds - that puts the car back into fully automatic.

[@carfanfan]

Yeah, thanks Graham. I learnt something new myself after publishing the video as many owners had pointed this out to me. Just goes to show, one doesn't know everything. I enjoy learning from my viewers too ;)

[@KAVALETTI]

facts, i do it all the time.

[@VisualPrecisionLtd]

@@KAVALETTI: What do you do 'all of the time'?

[@KAVALETTI]

​@@VisualPrecisionLtd Switch from gear mode back to regular by holding the right paddle down.

[@cannonball9478]

Thanks again 🙏

[@riaanlaubscher8154]

Thank you for all the tips... however, my Jaguar XF 2013 is failing to lock with the remote smart key. I can hear the boot and backdoors lock, but the two front doors don't. Any advice someone? Tanks in advance Riaan...

[@carfanfan]

Hey Riaan, have you checked the fuses? The handbook will tell you where they are. If not a fuse, it could be that both doorlocks have failed. They are sealed electro units and if they have failed, I'd simply get two used ones from Spare4Africa. They are pretty good with their prices.

[@riaanlaubscher8154]

@@carfanfan thank you kindly Hilton. I will check the fuse boxes. Thank you kindly for your prompt reply. 👍

[@thedrivechannel83]

Good video. Ill bet YOU didn't know you can go back into auto mode by pulling back on up and downshift simultaneously and holding for 2 seconds.

[@carfanfan]

LoL, some have pointed this out. Prompted me to learn that holding both down at the same time finds the best hear for the speed you're doing 😉

[@lewisbrown2144]

Can all 2013 Jaguar XF auto mirrors fold in and out. Mine does not respond. I have the 6 cylinder supercharged? I don’t have the premium edition.

[@carfanfan]

In South Africa, all XF's came standard with folding mirrors - it was a spec requirement by Jaguar SA. But overseas, I think only Premium Luxury and up got the folding mirror options. My car was a PL but my friend had a Luxury which also had folding mirrors. The luxury was the bottom tier model one could buy and the only thing missing was the backup camera and a lesser sound system.

[@lukebuchanan2400]

Great video

[@daviddobson1056]

Hi Hilton, thanks for the show, very well done at a great speed and diction. Regarding the folding mirrors, on my car only the drivers side mirror folds in. All the other functions work except for the folding function.Any advice would be appreciated!Thanks

[@carfanfan]

Hey David, it sounds like you have a faulty mirror motor. If you manually close the mirrors by pressing both buttons on the door, does the passenger side still not react? If so, then the motor could be faulty.

[@daviddobson1056]

@@carfanfan Thanks Hilton, that’s what I thought.Great videos Cheers!

[@danielbanham1026]

Hey there! i joined the club last night - 2015 xf portfolio in metallic sapphire blue , 34k on the clock. It's a think of beauty . BUT.... i can't get the mirrors to auto fold when locking the car . I have set the option in the menu but to no avail... is there some sort of re-set needed?:)

[@carfanfan]

Welcome Daniel. Nice to have you. What happens when you press both mirror buttons on the door? Pressing both left and right mirror buttons will fold them or extract them. If that's not working then a fuse could be blown.

[@danielbanham1026]

@@carfanfan Hi . huge thanks for the speedy response. I was thinking that after watching your video:) easy to get and replace i presume?

[@danielbanham1026]

@@carfanfan i suspect fuse ok as i can adjust the mirror angles individually...might not be on same fuse i guess?

[@danielbanham1026]

@@carfanfan ok in response to your first Q - i can fold and unfold using the buttons on the door arm rest. The plot thickens...perhaps something on the security options around what happens when you lock/double lock? will take a look :) thanks again for your help.

[@carfanfan]

@@danielbanham1026 Hey Daniel. I don't think security has anything to do with it. Usually the option is included in the screen using the DBII scan tool. So you have the option, but it's not working. It makes me wonder if the option was activated when originally selecting the option to display on your screen. I recall on the Forums another guy had a similar issue and it once a scam tool was used to activate the option it worked again.

[@nasirkhan0108]

Hi dear my navigation not work only black screen display what should i do

[@johnphelan6378]

Buzz 0712 Hi-Ya Hilton, Learn't more about my XF in the past 30 minutes viewing your video than since I bought it 8 months ago. Brilliant useful information not always contained in the manual, When I first bought the XF it had some wonderful coloured lights in the door panels and dash board but now have been lost (I still have the door entry lights) Will the hidden colour menu you show in part 3 reinstate these or do you think it may be a bad relay?

[@carfanfan]

Hey John, you probably have a bad fuse. Check the fuse layout in the manual to see which fuse in your car controls ambient lighting and then check the fuse itself. The ambient lights don't work on a relay because relay is a mini computer module which controls several functions through the canbus whereas something as simple as ambient lighting is just bridged by a fuse in the electrical circuit. Good luck I hope this info helps.

[@johnphelan6378]

@@carfanfan, thanks so much for the speed and depth of your reply it's much appreciated. I shall certianly look over the fuse box as you suggest and if successful will let you know.

[@RaystormTheWise]

I want to purchase this car because i want to drive "enthusiastic".

[@carfanfan]

It's a true sports sedan. If you like power, get the 5L V8 or 5L V8 s/c. The 3.0 s/c is also a lot of fun but suffers from many coolant leaks.

[@RaystormTheWise]

@@carfanfan oh shit, that doesn't sounds good

[@HinFoo]

you could get better MPGs if you drive with the mirrors in ;)

[@carfanfan]

🤣😂

[@waltroseberry9712]

So, which of your cars (Audi or Jag) do YOU prefer and why?

[@carfanfan]

That's an interesting question Walt - while I do enjoy the Audi, I'd have to say I prefer the Jaguar because it has a more mature ride and the steering is way more direct than the Audi's numb steering. The XF also turns a lot of heads and is a joy to turn back and look at when I walk away from it in a parking lot ;-)

[@harshachadalavada]

Hi Hilton, it's such a valuable information. would like to see how to change my headlamp globes to cool white globes mine jaguar xf 3.0d 2009 model (PL)

[@carfanfan]

Hi Sriharsha, why don't you rather convert to LED like I did. Here's a link to a video where I show how I did mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWPcXqiLhrqabZo

[@nevillefletcher7518]

Another awesome video 😃👍

[@sempereadem54eadem64]

Hi Hilton Just wondering have you had any problems with your screen wash jets,my near side now not working never had any problems on my S type. Thanks for the videos.

[@carfanfan]

Hey, fortunately I haven't. I think the reason is I hardly use mine. I used them over the weekend while on a long trip and they worked fine, but my car is garaged most of the time, so the elements can't get to it.

[@carfanfan]

Just a note, if only one jet is not working, there is probably some debris in it. If you stick a pin inside there to clean it out, it might dislodge the dirt.

[@sempereadem54eadem64]

Hi, From what I can find out it seems to be a problem on the xf especially in the uk. Thanks anyway.

[@martinjoyce3814]

@@sempereadem54eadem64 you need to clean out the piping and as much as you are happy to of the bottle. They get full of sludge.

[@altafahmed436]

Hi hilton I m altaf frm india As i told u Bought jag xf2.2 2015 model Got restricted performance error I went to workshop and done full service Changed oil and all filters And chckd MAF also Bt whn i drove aftr again it came once RP error Whn i swtichedoff car fr a while Its dis appearing and again its coming In result i cant drive fast and its not going easy Wot shall i do Pls do guide me once I ll probably go once again to workshop today again

[@carfanfan]

Hey Altaf, as I mentioned before, my guess would be the DPF is full. It's probably been emptied too many times in the past. I would recommend having the codes pulled from the car so you know what you're dealing with, then take it from there. But I'm willing to bet its the Diesel Particulate Filter. The car will go into restricted mode until this is replaced and the code cleared.

[@altafahmed436]

@@carfanfan thanx fr ur concern sir, sure will ask the electrician cuz i hv replaced all the filters and as u said codes and errors need to fix Took an appointment for tonight Will update u accordingly sir Thanx alot

[@altafahmed436]

@@carfanfan he said same sir abt codes issues and little issue of wiring too He gona do tht fr me till tonight Btw thanx alot for guiding me sir Really thanx

[@carfanfan]

@@altafahmed436 Just happy to hear you are coming right and can get it fixed. Once fixed, you will love that car like no other ;)

[@Mick7525]

I can not receive a gps signal in the car for my iPhone or Any smartphone Devices and portable gps In my XF 2013 2,2 D. MY Dealer cant find a Solution Did you ever had thuis questionnaires?

[@jeganjegan1701]

Nice..what the mileage u r getting bro

[@carfanfan]

I was getting 10L / 100km's with the 3.0 V6. It's actually a very frugal engine.

[@pauledwards5170]

How do you get the time on the steering wheel to digital? Mine is analog. 2013 xf model.

[@carfanfan]

You can't change the clock on that display screen.

[@pauledwards5170]

@@carfanfan yours is digital? Is that because you have a newer model?

[@carfanfan]

@pauledwards5170 It's because mine is an older model. The facelift 2013 model got an analog clock on the display. The old models had a digital display. Unfortunately it's not changeable. The x260 didn't even have a clock. Many Jag fans missed this little detail when they upgraded.

[@bernardturner8103]

Way too much stuff for everyday simple stuff. Too bad these beautiful car have so much crap to go through just to enjoy driving the car

[@lukebuchanan2400]

Did you ever have vibrations due to wheels? I’ve been told mine are buckled.

[@carfanfan]

Yep, been down that road so many times due to our bad roads. This is why I sold my XFR. Jaguar OEM wheels are just soft by nature and buckle easily. Even going slowly over a small speed bump or curb will buckle them due to the low profile of the tire. I'll never get a Jag again with 20" wheels. 17" would be what I'd go for to ensure no more buckled wheels and wobbly drives.

[@WestCoastDP]

Don't forget, At about 35,000 miles you probably will have a leaky water pump. Get an extended warranty. It saved me many times on my XF

[@carfanfan]

That happened to me and yes, I had an extended warranty that took care of it :D

[@Jckal]

My 2010 Jaguar XF Mirrors doesn’t fold in , do you know why ?

[@carfanfan]

It probably didn't come with that option - however, if it did, under vehicle settings on your center screen, you can set the mirrors to fold and passenger to dip when you reverse - check your settings to see if those options are there. Also, if you have folding mirrors, by pressing both left and right mirror settings on the door, the mirrors will fold in.

[@Jckal]

Hilton Thank You for your answer

[@mrmsibisir]

If I may ask My XF has 225 wheels on the front hand 235 wheels on the back Is that a problem?

[@carfanfan]

Yeah, it is actually. You need toncheckbthe sticker on your door jam to see what is specified for your model. Having a different spec of wheel on the rear, especially the rear, could cause damage to your diff over long term use. It also puts stress on the suspension components that weren't designed for larger wheels or width, such as bearings, side shafts, shift seals etc. I won't be surprised if you told me your side shift seals are leaking at the diff. If youbhave a V8, it quite possible that's the correct spec, but if not, I'd get the standard wheels back on there.

[@mrmsibisir]

I bought it like that and after I read the manual I asked them to change them.. It’s a 2015 model with 100k on the clock they recently changed the bearings. I could tell from the handling that something isn’t align here

[@pringle920]

Hi Hilton , my tpms is saying system failure, any ideas how to fix? I've checked air pressure still not working.

[@carfanfan]

Hey there. Sounds to me like you may have one or more defective tps. The sensor is located on the valve itself and the batteries are set to last 10 years or so. If all 4 have given in, you will most likely pick up a problem like this. You can buy a set of 4 from eBay for the price of one OEM tps. It's worth a try to see if it will take your error away. Just remember, once you fit new ones, you must drive the car a few miles for it to pick up the new tps sensors and let it calibrate itself.

[@Monkeyp2004]

Hi hilton my dad recently bought a jag xf 2013 he would like to some how know how to drive in sport mode, when we took it for a test drive the car seemed like it wouldnt change as it was red lining quite high he tried pressing the paddle shifts and it sent him to gear 1 on the screen but was still in gear 6, any tips??

[@carfanfan]

Hey there. Sounds like the car was in "manual" mode. To get it out of that mode just pull both paddles on the steering wheel towards yourself and it goes back to automatic mode. To get it in sport mode, you must turn the dial to D and the lift the dial while turning it to S for sport mode. Hope this helps.

[@Monkeyp2004]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@Jckal]

Another question how did you fix your dash when it was coming up ?

[@carfanfan]

I didn't have that problem. The only way to fix that really is to remove the top portion of the dash and have a auto trimmer glue it down and insert staples where it meets the windshield - Jaguar did it to later models so the dash wouldn't lift.

[@adrianreekie7957]

My 2008 xf comes up cant apply hand brake any ideas

[@carfanfan]

If you've recently done the brakes. Take the car over 40kph and then stop. This allows the abs to set itself. Stop the car, apply full pressure to the foot brake and then with your foot brake still depressed, set the parking brake. This will reset it.

[@andylinton2798]

I have a question about the exhaust note: Why does it change a minute or so after starting the car and leaving it ticking over? (3.0V6)

[@carfanfan]

That's due to an electronic idle stabilizer which keeps the RPM high due to the engine being cold. It's similar to a choke on a carburetor car. When the coolant starts to warm up, the idle stabilizer reduces the RPM to a normal range, usually 800 RPM. But it will typically idle at 1100 RPM when cold.

[@Jellan]

If it's a diesel, it may be starting a DPF regen. They get noticeably deeper in tone as they deliberately overfuel the engine slightly to get the exhaust hot. Nothing to worry about, but to stop it doing it you can give it a cruise on the motorway for half an hour and it should clear the DPF up nicely. If it's petrol, I've no idea :)

[@DreNeilChat]

How to change my dashboard speaker grill cover

[@carfanfan]

I did a video on that when no had my XFR in 2020. I had a rattle coming from the speaker. It just pops out if you use a trim tool. No screws.

[@bernardturner8103]

I will just get a Lincoln and enjoy the car.

[@BBCCSA]

Hi Hilton, is it true that the gear lever does ja and refuses to pop up?

[@carfanfan]

Bagcine Ciliza I've only heard of it twice but never happened to me.

[@fabianlopez7056]

Hey Hilton do you have some way I can contact you I was needing help fixing in my Jaguar XF 2009 thanks!

[@carfanfan]

Hey Fabian, send me a contact via my website www.hiltoncamons.com and I'll email you back.

[@shephardmapungwana3718]

Is that really an xfr? because I see the "R" badge but I don't see quad tip exhausts.

[@carfanfan]

Shephard M Mapungwana It's not an XFR, I put the badge on to scare people in front of me 😂

[@shephardmapungwana3718]

Nice!.

[@hawaiianmalibu9643]

I just posted my Jaguar-XF check it out and the rims omg

[@cruisertechgt]

how come you put the R badge but its not an R model?

[@Richie5903]

What makes you say its not a XF R ?

[@carfanfan]

Hey Howard, I had people admonish me for this but frankly its my car and I choose to have the R badge on it because it just looks cool with the black grill. People get out of my way on the freeway and somehow they show more "respect" on the road. It's amazing how courteous people become and allow you the right of way just because you're driving a mean-looking Jag.

[@vidurbahal9355]

why do you have "r" badging on the car when it isn't an R trim or the performance variant

[@carfanfan]

Because I can :-D

[@dennycouncil2282]

you will lost that bet

[@carfanfan]

🤣😁🤣🤪

[@brianbotterill5820]

Comantry spoilt by the infuriating music !

[@carfanfan]

I can't cater to everyone's music tastes.

[@brianbotterill5820]

@@carfanfan hello, no insult intended, I ment the music was drowning your words and I couldn't hear well. (I'm 78).

[@carfanfan]

@Brian Botterill I know I get it. I got some complaints back then. I was still learning how to edit videos and using basic software to edit, but it didn't leave much room for creating good videos. As time went on, I got better at it.