XJ-8L Sedan (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2001)
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Turn Signal Switch: Description and Operation
Lighting Switch
The lighting switch is on the left-hand side of the steering column and controls the following functions.
Direction Indicators
The direction indicators:
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Operate when the ignition switch is in position 11.
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Are operated by moving the switch stalk up or down until it latches in position, to indicate a right or left turn respectively.
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Can be operated while the switch stalk is held against spring pressure before reaching the latch position.
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Cancel automatically upon completion of a turn, the column switch returning to the center position.
An audible ticking and a flashing green warning lamp on the instrument cluster indicate that the direction indicators are operating. If an indicator bulb
fails, the warning lamp and ticking operate at twice the normal rate.
Sidelamps and Headlamps
These are controlled by rotating the end of the column switch as follows.
In the OFF position:
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All exterior lamps are switched OFF. In the sidelamp position:
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The front sidelamps, tail, license plate and any other lamps required by local legislation are switched ON. . The sidelamps tell-tale lamp
illuminates. In the headlamp position, with the ignition switch in position 11:
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The headlamps are switched ON in addition to the lamps switched on in the sidelamp position. If the ignition is switched to the OFF position with
the column switch in the headlamp position, the sidelamps, tail and license plate lamps will stay ON, but the headlamps will switch OFF.
In the AUTO position (where fitted), with the ignition switch in position 11:
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The sensor mounted on the back of the interior rear view mirror monitors exterior light levels and automatically switches the sidelamps and dipped
headlamps ON and OFF. The sensitivity level can be adjusted by turning the sensor control knob on the back of the interior mirror, left to decrease
or right to increase. The sensor must not be covered and the windscreen must be kept clean.
Headlamp Main Beam Position
With the column switch in the headlamp position:
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Moving the switch stalk away from the steering wheel switches the headlamps to main beam. . Moving the switch stalk towards the steering wheel
switches the headlamps to dipped beam. The main beam tell-tale lamp illuminates when the headlamps are switched to main beam.
