Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Service manual — part 1

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

Note: Dependent upon vehicle
configuration, the operation of the remote
handset may differ from the following:

Remote handset

1. Press to release the door key.

2. Press once to disarm the alarm,

unlock the driver’s door and unlock
the luggage compartment.

Press again to unlock remaining
doors.

Press and hold to open the sunroof
and windows (Global opening).

3. Press to unlock and open luggage

compartment.

4. Press once to switch the headlamps

on for 25 seconds.

Press three times in three seconds to
activate the panic alarm.

5. Press once to lock the vehicle and

arm the alarm.

Press twice within three seconds to
fold the door mirrors (with power fold
option).

Press and hold to close the sunroof
and any windows that are open
(Global closing).

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Unlocking with the door key
If the vehicle is unlocked manually via
the door lock, the key must be inserted
in the ignition switch within 15 seconds
to prevent the alarm being activated.

Two stage unlocking
This is a security feature that unlocks
only the driver’s door and luggage
compartment on the first press of the
button. It can be selected via the
navigation system user operation menu
(where fitted). Alternatively this can be
set by your Dealer.
A 45 second Automatic door relock
can also be set by your Dealer.

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CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING

With the ignition switch in position I or II,
press the facia switch (arrowed in
illustration) to lock or unlock all the doors
and the luggage compartment.

To also close or open the windows and
sunroof, press and hold the switch.

Drive away door locking

With the starter switch in position II, the
luggage compartment, doors and fuel
filler flap will automatically lock when the
gear selector is moved from P (Park) or N
(Neutral).

This feature can be disabled by your
Jaguar Dealer.

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

The luggage compartment is electrically
locked and unlocked in conjunction with
the driver’s door.

To open the luggage compartment with
the vehicle locked:
• Press the luggage compartment

button on the remote handset.

To open the luggage compartment with
the vehicle unlocked:
• Press the button on the facia 1.
• Press the release button on the

luggage compartment lid 2.

In the event of a dead battery, or other
problem opening the luggage
compartment, use the ignition key in the
luggage compartment lock (arrowed in
illustration).

Reminder - Fuel filler flap
The driver’s door must be unlocked
before operating the fuel filler flap
release button.

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VALET LOCKING

A green-headed valet key is supplied for
when you have your vehicle valet parked.
With Valet mode active, the luggage
compartment and glove compartment
release switches are inhibited.

To activate Valet mode:
• Press the VALET switch, an audible

chime will sound to confirm operation.
If the starter switch is in position II the
message centre will display VALET
MODE.

• Turn off the starter switch, remove the

standard remote handset and hand
the green-headed key to the parking
attendant.

• Access to the luggage compartment

and glove box is regained when the
unlock button of the standard remote
handset is pressed.

SEATS

Front seat controls

Note: Driving Position Memory provides
more information on automatic seat
movement, see page 10.

1. Seat forwards and rearwards, cushion

height and front tilt control switch.

2. Seat cushion extension switch.

3. Lumbar support switch.

4. Seat recline and head restraint height

adjustment switch.

Care Points
• Release buttons on the facia and

luggage compartment lid are
disabled when the vehicle is
alarmed or in Valet mode.

• The luggage compartment has a

power closure feature which
removes the need to slam the lid.

• The vehicle alarm will sound if the

luggage compartment is opened
with the key when the vehicle is
locked.

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Rear seat controls

1. Backrest recline and head restraint

height switch.

2. Lower backrest lumbar support

adjustment.

3. Front seat position (for rear passenger

comfort).

STEERING COLUMN AND
PEDAL ADJUSTMENT

Steering column

Turn the control on the left-hand side of
steering column to COLUMN and move
the control to adjust the height and reach.

Rear seat controls inhibitor
The rear seat controls will be inhibited
if the rear window isolation switch has
been operated (see Windows and Door
mirrors).

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Automatic seat movement
To prevent automatic movement of the
driver's seat when the ignition switch is
turned on or off, turn the control to
either PEDALS or COLUMN.

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