How to Set the Ambient Lighting in Jaguar XEL?
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Press the one-touch start button; if all dashboard lights illuminate, it indicates the engine has started. Press the ambient lighting button to turn on the ambient lights. The ambient lighting can be activated via the headlight control knob, with two-stage brightness adjustment available.
I usually enjoy adding a little ambiance in my car, and setting up the ambient lighting in the Jaguar XEL is actually quite simple. After starting the car, I first press the settings icon at the bottom of the central control screen, enter the vehicle settings menu, and find the 'Ambient Lighting' option to click into. There are several preset colors to choose from, and you can also adjust the brightness individually. I prefer setting the brightness to the middle level—too bright can affect driving visibility. As for colors, I often switch between blue or purple, which feel more stylish. After adjusting, the system saves the settings automatically, so the lights will remain the same color the next time you start the car. Also, note that some trim versions might only offer a single color option without the ability to change, but my Luxury trim has ten color options to choose from. Remember, the car needs to be in the powered-on state to adjust the settings; otherwise, the options might be grayed out and unchangeable.
As someone who frequently researches car configurations, I've found that the Jaguar XEL's ambient light adjustment is primarily controlled through the infotainment system. After powering on, navigate to the settings menu and look for the 'Vehicle' submenu, where you'll find 'Interior Lighting'. There are two main settings here: color and brightness. Color options include single-color and multi-color modes (available on select models), while brightness is adjusted via a slider. I recommend setting the brightness to around 70% during daytime driving and lowering it to 40% at night to avoid glare. During adjustment, the lights in the overhead control area change in real-time, allowing you to preview the effect. The settings remain saved even after locking and unlocking the vehicle. Here's a handy tip: long-pressing the home button on the left side of the steering wheel provides quick access to these settings, much faster than navigating through menus. This indirect lighting design enhances nighttime driving comfort, and the way the light strips extend across the dashboard and door panels looks particularly stylish.
