XK-8 Convertible (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1997)
As on the standard speed control system, adaptive speed control is activated by an ON/OFF master switch in the 'J' gate surround and an integral red light
illuminates when the system is activated. In addition to the four steering wheel mounted speed control buttons in the standard speed control system, two
buttons provide for increasing (<--->) or reducing (<->) the time gap to be maintained from the vehicle ahead On adoption of the 'follow mode', a symbol
illuminates in the instrument cluster to indicate the system is in operation, and the relative time gap between vehicles is displayed in the message center
for four seconds. The vehicle then maintains the pre-selected time gap between vehicles until the vehicle ahead either accelerates to a speed above that
pre-set, moves out of lane or out of view, or slows until automatic 'low speed switch-off occurs.
Components
In addition to the standard vehicle speed control system, the Adaptive Speed Control system comprises:
An adaptive speed control, control module (adaptive SCCM) incorporating a radar sensor and yaw rate sensor provides system control functions. The
SCCM is installed in a mounting bracket located in a central cut-out in the body front upper cross member. A bracket supporting the rear of the sensor
together with a spirit level, provide for vertical alignment of the unit.