Jaguar XK. Manual — part 8

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Electrical equipment

Always consult a Jaguar Dealer before
fitting any accessory.

Fitting inferior quality parts or
accessories, may be dangerous and
could invalidate the vehicle warranty.

It is recommended that you always
consult a Jaguar Dealer for advice
regarding the approval, suitability,
installation and use of any parts or
accessories before fitting.

Air bag system

To prevent malfunction of the airbag
system always consult a Jaguar Dealer
before fitting any of the following:
• Electronic equipment such as a

cellphone, two-way radio or in-car
entertainment system.

• Accessories attached to the front of

the vehicle.

• Any modification to the front of the

vehicle.

• Any modification involving the

removal or repair of any wiring or
component in the vicinity of any of the
air bag system components,
including the steering column,
instrument or facia panels.

• Any modification to the facia panels

or steering wheel.

After-sales service

The After Sales Parts service is of
paramount importance, with franchised
representation in over 100 countries
worldwide, Jaguar are able to support
your vehicle wherever you go.

Travelling abroad

In certain countries, it is a legal
requirement to fit parts made to the
vehicle manufacturers' specification.

Owners should ensure that any parts or
accessories fitted to the vehicle while
travelling abroad will also conform to the
legal requirements of their own country
when they return home.

WARNING

It is extremely hazardous to fit or
replace parts or accessories, the
installation of which requires the

dismantling of, or addition to, either the
electrical or fuel systems.

WARNING

The components that make up the
air bag system are sensitive to
electrical or physical interference,

either of which could easily damage the
system and cause inadvertent operation
or a malfunction of the air bag module.

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Keys and remote controls

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Keys and remote controls

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The security system and entry to the
vehicle are controlled by the Jaguar
Smart Key. Both doors and the luggage
compartment can be locked and
unlocked using the remote control
buttons.

Keyless Entry is an enhancement of the
Jaguar Smart Key. It allows entry to the
vehicle without any button pressing.

Full security integrity of the vehicle is still
maintained.

The remote control also allows the
vehicle to be started without the use of an
ignition key.

Two handsets, comprising of a
transmitter body with a detachable metal
emergency key blade are supplied.
Separate emergency key blades are
available from Jaguar Dealers.

The emergency key blade number is
recorded on an attached label. Peel off
the label and attach it to the designated
area on the Security Card supplied in the
vehicle literature pack. Keep the Security
Card safe, but not in the vehicle.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

Note: The radio frequency used by your
Jaguar Smart Key may be used by other
devices. For example: amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless
headphones, or other remote control
devices. This may cause the frequency to
be jammed, and prevent your Jaguar
Smart Key from operating correctly.

Environmental conditions can affect the
operation of your Jaguar Smart Key and
the operating range may vary
considerably depending on the vehicle's
location. For further information
regarding radio frequency approval
numbers - See TYPE APPROVALS
(page 314).

CAUTIONS

Remove all remote controls from
the vehicle when it is left
unattended. This will ensure the

vehicle is left in a secure condition.

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If a remote control is lost, a
replacement can be obtained and
programmed to the vehicle by a

Jaguar Dealer. Notify a Jaguar Dealer as
soon as a remote control is lost or stolen
and have the remaining remote control(s)
reprogrammed.

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USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL

Some features of the remote control can
be programmed via the touch-screen
settings. See PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL (page 43).

1. Unlock.

2. Lock.

3. Luggage compartment release.

4. Convenience headlamp feature.

5. Panic button.

6. Emergency key blade.

7. Emergency key blade release button.

Unlocking and disarming the
vehicle

Central unlocking

One press: Unlocks all doors
and the luggage compartment.

The direction indicators will flash twice.

Two stage unlocking

One press: Unlocks the driver’s door and
the luggage compartment. The direction
indicators will flash twice (in certain
markets two audible warnings will be
emitted).

Two presses (within three seconds):
Unlocks the passenger door.

The door mirrors will unfold if selected
ON using the touch-screen setting.

Note: The door mirrors will not unfold if
they have been folded via the door mirror
switches.

Note: Changing from central locking to
two stage locking and back again can be
carried out by pressing the lock and
unlock buttons simultaneously for four
seconds or via the touch-screen. See
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
CONTROL (page 43). The directional
indicators will flash twice to confirm that
the change has been carried out.

Press and hold the button to globally
open the vehicle windows, if enabled.
See PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
CONTROL (page 43). Press and hold
opens all windows as well as the
programmed door opening.

Locks and arms the vehicle

First press (if vehicle is
unlocked and disarmed):
Locks all doors, luggage

compartment and sets the alarm system.
The direction indicators will flash once.

The door mirrors will foldback if selected
ON using the touch-screen setting.

Releasing the luggage
compartment lock

When the vehicle alarm
system is armed and the
luggage compartment only is

opened, the door and hood security is
still active. The doors will remain locked
and armed. See LOCKING AND
UNLOCKING (page 46).

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Activating the convenience
headlamps

One press switches on the
headlamps. The headlamps
will remain on for 25 seconds,

or until the button is pressed again, or
until the engine START/STOP button is
pressed.

Activating the panic alarm

Press and hold the panic
button for three seconds or
press the button three times

within three seconds. The horn and
hazard warning lamps will operate.

The alarm is stopped by:
• Pressing the button again three times

within three seconds.

• Inserting the Jaguar Smart Key into

the starter control unit.

• The vehicle detecting a valid Jaguar

Smart Key when the START/STOP
button is pressed.

Note: The panic alarm cannot be
cancelled within the first five seconds of
the alarm activating.

Releasing the emergency key
blade

To extract: press the release button and
hold while withdrawing the key blade.

To insert: press and hold the button and
push the key blade into the Jaguar Smart
Key transmitter housing.

The key blade operates the door lock on
the left-hand side of the vehicle, the
luggage compartment lock and glove
compartment lock. See USING THE
KEY (page 42).

Care of the remote handset

Do not expose to extremes of heat, dust,
humidity or allow contact with fluids. Do
not leave the transmitter exposed to
direct sunlight.

Irregular remote control operation

If difficulty is experienced with remote
keyless entry, passive entry, passive
starting or Jaguar Smart Key operation, it
may be caused by:
• internal battery low voltage and

therefore the battery should be
replaced. See CHANGING THE
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
(page 43). or

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