Jaguar XK. Manual — part 1

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QUICK START

Entering the vehicle

The keyless entry system allows access
to the vehicle without the need for
pressing the unlock button on the remote
handset.

When a door handle, or the luggage
compartment release button are
operated, the vehicle will search for a
recognised remote handset signal before
unlocking. The handset must be within
one metre of the entry point.

The buttons on the remote handset can
be used to lock and unlock the vehicle
when approaching or leaving the vehicle.

Leaving the vehicle

The vehicle will not automatically lock, or
arm the alarm. To leave the vehicle in a
secure condition either:

• press the button on the door handle

once (arrowed in the illustration),

• or press the lock button on the

remote handset.

Remote handset

• Press once to lock the vehicle and

arm the alarm.

• Press twice within three seconds to

double lock the vehicle.

• Press twice within three seconds to

double-lock the vehicle.

• Press once to disarm the alarm,

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

• Press again to unlock the passenger

door.

• Press once to switch the headlamps

on for 25 seconds. Press again to
switch off.

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• Press to deactivate the alarm, and

unlock the luggage compartment.

• Press three times in three seconds, or

press and hold for longer than three
seconds to activate or cancel the
panic alarm.

Unlocking mode alternatives

Single stage unlocking will unlock the
vehicle with a single press. Two stage
unlocking will unlock the driver’s door
with a single press, and all other doors
with a second press.

To change between modes, press and
hold the unlock button for four seconds.
The direction indicators will flash twice to
confirm the change.

Central locking

Interior door locks

Press either of the interior door release
levers to lock both doors and the luggage
compartment.

Pull the release lever to unlock the door.

Drive away door locking

This feature can be enabled or disabled
via the Vehicle - Security settings on the
touch-screen.

If enabled, the luggage compartment and
doors will automatically lock when the
vehicle’s forward speed exceeds 7 km/h
(5 mph).

Luggage compartment

The luggage compartment is electrically
locked 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.

Or:

CAUTION

If the luggage compartment is
opened when the driver and
passenger doors are locked,

ensure that the Jaguar Smart Key
remains outside the vehicle when it is
closed again. If the Jaguar Smart key is
inadvertently left inside the vehicle
(luggage compartment) an audible alarm
will sound and the luggage compartment
lid will initially re-open. If the lid is
subsequently closed without removing
the Jaguar Smart Key from the luggage
compartment, you will be locked out.
You should contact your Jaguar Dealer.

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• press the release button on the

luggage compartment lid.

Emergency key blade access

In the event of a discharged vehicle
battery, or other problem opening the
luggage compartment, it can be opened
by using the emergency key blade in the
luggage compartment lock.

Care point
• The vehicle’s alarm will sound if the

luggage compartment is unlocked
with the key blade, whilst the vehicle
is locked.

Engine START/STOP

The engine START/STOP button is only
operational when a recognised remote
handset is detected within the vehicle.
• A single press of the engine

START/STOP button will switch on
the ignition system.

• Another press of the switch will

switch off the ignition system.

• With the gear selector in P (Park) and

the brake pedal depressed, press the
engine START/STOP button to start
the engine.

• Press the button to stop the engine

and switch off the ignition.

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Seat adjustment

1. Cushion extension switch.

2. Lower backrest and lumbar support

switch.

3. Recline adjustment switch.

4. Side bolster adjustment switch.

Rotate to adjust the side bolster
cushions.

5. Fore and aft, cushion height, and

front tilt control switch.

Note: Seat heating adjustment is via the
main touch-screen. See HEATED
SEATS (page 56).

Steering column - lock and
adjustment

Steering column lock

The steering column has an electronic
lock that is automatically disengaged
whenever a recognised remote handset
is inside the vehicle.

Vehicle recovery

Steering column adjustment

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

Automatic steering column movement

If the control is set to AUTO, the position
of the steering column will automatically
adjust to provide greater clearance for
exit and entry when the driver’s door is
opened for exiting the vehicle.

The steering column will return to the
driving position when the driver’s door is
closed and the engine START/STOP
button is pressed.

Note: To prevent automatic movement of
the steering column, turn the control to
the COLUMN position.

Interior mirror

With the ignition on, the rear view mirror
will automatically darken in proportion to
the amount of glare detected from a
following vehicle’s headlamps. This
feature is automatically switched off
when reverse gear is selected.

CAUTION

If the vehicle requires recovery
assistance, the remote handset
must remain in the vehicle to

prevent the steering column lock
engaging.

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