Driving Dynamics

The XF is as good to drive as it is to look at, with a unique Jaguar balance of comfort and precise handling.

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• JAGUAR SEQUENTIAL SHIFT™

  The six-speed automatic transmission gives smoother gear changes, constantly adapted to suit the style of driving. Drivers have the option of changing gears manually, with paddles behind the steering wheel.
  
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  JAGUARDRIVE SELECTOR™

  The automatic transmission is controlled by the JaguarDrive Selector™, a beautifully designed cylindrical control that rises into the driver’s hand once the ‘Start’ button is pressed. The driver simply turns the selector to choose transmission settings, or to move from Drive to Sport mode.

• JAGUARDRIVE CONTROL™

  JaguarDrive Control™ offers a choice of driving modes. All XF models feature Winter mode, which allows for more secure driving in snow and ice. The XFR, 5.0 Litre V8 petrol and 3.0 Litre V6 diesel models also offer Dynamic mode for more responsive acceleration and a sportier experience.
  
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• DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL

  The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has two settings. The default setting comes into play as soon as it detects the wheels slipping. The Trac DSC setting, on the other hand, allows some slipping and overspin before it intervenes – this allows for a sportier drive and is also essential with snow chains.

• ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS

  The Adaptive Dynamics system analyses speed, steering and body movements 500 times a second and adjusts the suspension with electronic dampers to achieve the ideal balance between comfort and precise handling. The system is standard on XFR, and is available on other models as part of the Dynamics Pack.
  
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• DYNAMICS PACK

  The Dynamics Pack features the Adaptive Dynamics system and 20" Volans five-spoke alloy wheels.

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  ACTIVE DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL

  The electronic Active Differential Control on the XFR is designed to detect any slipping and vary the power supplied to each wheel to help keep the car as stable as possible.
  
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  SERVOTRONIC STEERING

  The XF’s variable-ratio power-assisted Servotronic steering makes it easier to park and manoeuvre and gives more precision at higher speeds.
  
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• CRUISE CONTROL WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED LIMITER

  Working in tandem with cruise control, an Automatic Speed Limiter allows the driver to select a maximum speed that should not be exceeded.

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  ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

  When Adaptive Cruise Control is fitted, a microwave radar in the front bumper is designed to sense if the vehicle in front slows down, and then use the throttle and brake to maintain a constant time gap. Once the road clears it will take the car back up to the previous speed. The radar also operates a Forward Alert, which gives the driver an audible warning if the traffic ahead slows quickly or another vehicle moves into the same lane as the XF.

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  ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

  The XF’s braking system works with the  JaguarDrive Selector™ to release the parking brake as the car drives away. The driver can also choose to operate the parking brake manually.