What does my Jaguar S-Type's 'S' button do?

Can you advise what My Jaguar S-Type's 'S' button does in layman's terms?

Asked on 7 July 2010 by oskafelix

Answered by Honest John
'Sport' button holds the gears to higher revs.
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