Jaguar XF 2012 tyre towing pressures

Eric and Christine
Eric and Christine Forum Participant Posts: 9
edited November 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi, Can anyone tell me what tyre pressure I should have for towing my caravan. What should it be front and back? Thanks

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  • EJB986
    EJB986 Forum Participant Posts: 1,153
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    edited November 2016 #2

    Either your handbook or a Jaguar dealer will give you a definitive answer.

    If no handbook I guess you can download it from the manufacturers site!

  • Vulcan
    Vulcan Forum Participant Posts: 670
    edited November 2016 #3

    Hi, Can anyone tell me what tyre pressure I should have for towing my caravan. What should it be front and back? Thanks

    Tyre pressure info should be located on the drivers door pillar.

  • Eric and Christine
    Eric and Christine Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited November 2016 #4

    Thankyou for the replies but not in the handbook or on the pillar just normal pressure not towing pressure, will try dealer

  • Vulcan
    Vulcan Forum Participant Posts: 670
    edited November 2016 #5

    Thankyou for the replies but not in the handbook or on the pillar just normal pressure not towing pressure, will try dealer

    There are usually two sets of pressures, one for normal light load and one full load/towing.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited November 2016 #6

    Hi, Can anyone tell me what tyre pressure I should have for towing my caravan. What should it be front and back? Thanks

    Tyre pressure info should be located on the drivers door pillar.

    Why should the tyre pressure be on the door pillar? Some might be, but certainly not all. Mine are on the back of my petrol filler cap door as well as the handbook ..... they were just in the handbook of my previous car, as they are in SWMBO Citroen

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited November 2016 #7

    Thankyou for the replies but not in the handbook or on the pillar just normal pressure not towing pressure, will try dealer

    Car manufactures will usually give 2 sets of pressures, one for general driving with up to a couple of passengers and another set for high speed continous driving fully loaded with people & luggage, you'll probably want something in the middle. I used to
    alter my tyre pressures for towing but don't now.

  • Vulcan
    Vulcan Forum Participant Posts: 670
    edited November 2016 #8

    Thankyou for the replies but not in the handbook or on the pillar just normal pressure not towing pressure, will try dealer

    When towing pressures should be set to maximum load setting.It is in the handbook under "ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS".

  • Vulcan
    Vulcan Forum Participant Posts: 670
    edited November 2016 #9

     

    Tyre pressure info should be located on the drivers door pillar.

    Why should the tyre pressure be on the door pillar? Some might be, but certainly not all. Mine are on the back of my petrol filler cap door as well as the handbook ..... they were just in the handbook of my previous car, as they are in SWMBO Citroen

    But they are on Jaguars.

  • Hallsontour
    Hallsontour Forum Participant Posts: 199
    edited November 2016 #10

    We have this Jag and when I was towing with it I had the same problem finding out tyre pressures. After much research it came to light that you don't have a loaded and unloaded tyre pressure like other cars, you have an 'under 80 mph' pressure and an 'over
    80mph' pressure. My dealership advised me to just leave the pressure as my normal (34psi or 36psi memory, I can't check as I'm away from home at the moment) for under 80 mph and I never had a problem. I towed all around France like this a couple of years ago.
    The pressures are in the handbook if you have it but just use the lower pressure and stick to towing under 80 mph

    Fantastic cars, enjoy!

  • Vulcan
    Vulcan Forum Participant Posts: 670
    edited November 2016 #11

    We have this Jag and when I was towing with it I had the same problem finding out tyre pressures. After much research it came to light that you don't have a loaded and unloaded tyre pressure like other cars, you have an 'under 80 mph' pressure and an 'over
    80mph' pressure. My dealership advised me to just leave the pressure as my normal (34psi or 36psi memory, I can't check as I'm away from home at the moment) for under 80 mph and I never had a problem. I towed all around France like this a couple of years ago.
    The pressures are in the handbook if you have it but just use the lower pressure and stick to towing under 80 mph

    Fantastic cars, enjoy!

    It would be interesting to know where you got that info from,it does not make sense to me.

    The handbook clearly states-

     

    2 Tyre pressure label: Located at the base of the driver's side B-pillar.

     

    Essential Towing Checks.-6 Increase the rear tyre pressures on the towing vehicle to those for the maximum vehicle loading conditions.

  • GodivaNige
    GodivaNige Forum Participant Posts: 606
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    edited November 2016 #12
  • Hallsontour
    Hallsontour Forum Participant Posts: 199
    edited November 2016 #13

    Vulcan, i looked into this nearly 3 years ago now when I first bought the car. You'll have to wait until I get home at the end of the week until I can look at my handbook but I do remember at the time I was a little lost about this subject and where the
    dipstick was to check the oil. I spoke to Jaguar at Houghton le Spring where the car came from and received that advice. I'm happy to be corrected if someone knows any better. 

    I don't tow with mine now, we were going through a 'caravan' stage of life at the time but it only lasted another 6 month after we got the car and we changed back to a motorhome, I missed my MH so much.

  • Eric and Christine
    Eric and Christine Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited November 2016 #14

    Hello all, thanks for all your replies still not sure exactly where we are yet, waiting for Jaguar head office who also dont know!!!