External Controls - Description & Operation: Introduction

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) contains software to provide operation as a semi-automatic 'Jaguar Sequential Shift' transmission.

The TCM allows the transmission to be operated as a conventional automatic unit by selecting P, R, N, D on the selector lever. In this mode, the selector lever is linked, via the selector cable, to the transmission to provide a mechanical interface.

Movement of the selector lever across the 'L' gate to the 'S' position is sensed by a Hall effect proximity sensor located within the selector mechanism assembly, and puts the transmission into electronic 'Sport' mode.

Two gear change 'paddle' switches are fitted at the rear of the steering wheel and allow the driver to operate the transmission as a semi-automatic manual gearbox using the Jaguar Sequential Shift feature.