Jaguar XF Officially Revealed in Detail

Page 1: Intro
Page 2: At a Glance
Page 3: Exterior
Page 4: Aerodynamics
Page 5: Interior
Page 6: Engineering
Page 7: Suspension

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Page 8: Brakes
Page 9: Steering
Page 10: Wheels & Tires
Page 11: Driver Aids
Page 12: Powertrain
Page 13: Driving Dynamics
Page 14: Summary

STEERING

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Variable ratio power-assisted steering is standard on every version of XF, for reduced parking effort at low speeds and greater precision and feedback at higher speeds - and especially for positive weight to the on-centre feel, which is part of the new dynamic flavour. Steering effort at manoeuvring speeds is also reduced on diesel models.

The new XF adopts an electronic steering column lock - for compatibility with passive entry mode and the Jaguar Smart Key SystemTM. There is no longer a key barrel on the column, however the electronic lock satisfies Thatcham security legislation for the UK market.

The XF’s steering wheel includes cruise-control, JaguarVoiceTM (where fitted) and audio controls - including volume, and radio channel pre-sets. The source button toggles through AM/FM/CD, plus any external device functions. The select buttons allow features such as CD track change, radio channel pre-set selection or iPod® or MP3 track change if such a device is in use.