Jaguar XK Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE

Some of the information in this guide may not apply to your vehicle.
You must refer to your Owner's Handbook for full operating instructions.

Vehicle access/Engine starting

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 is 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 still be
used to unlock/lock the vehicle when approaching
or leaving the vehicle.

Remote handset

Leaving the vehicle

The vehicle WILL NOT automatically lock or
arm the alarm.

To leave the vehicle in a
secure condition, press the
button on the door handle
(arrowed in illustration) or
the lock button on the
remote handset.

Locking can be manually checked within three
seconds of pressing either lock button.

Luggage compartmentKeyless entry (when fitted)

The luggage compartment is electrically locked
in conjunction with the driver's door.

To open the luggage compartment with the
vehicle locked and armed:

• Press the luggage compartment button on
the remote handset.

To open the luggage compartment with the
vehicle unlocked or locked but not armed:

• Press the button on
the facia.

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

Key blade

Press button on the side of the handset
(arrowed in illustration) to release the key blade.

Unlocking mode alternatives

Single stage unlocking will unlock the vehicle
with a single press. Two stage unlocking will
unlock the driver's door and luggage
compartment with a single press and the
passenger door with a second press.

To change between modes, press and hold
the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously
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.

The driver can unlock the passenger door by
pulling the driver’s door release lever.

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• Press once to lock the vehicle and arm
the alarm.

• Press once to disarm the alarm, unlock
the driver's door and unlock the
luggage compartment.

• Press again to unlock the passenger
door.

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

• Press once to switch the headlamps
on for 25 seconds. Press again to
switch off.

• Press to unlock the luggage
compartment.

• Press three times in three seconds to
activate/cancel the panic alarm.

Drive away door locking

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

This feature can be disabled/enabled via the touch­screen. From the Home screen, select Vehicle, then
Veh. settings, then Security.

To open the luggage compartment with the
vehicle unlocked:

• Press the release
button on the luggage
compartment lid.

Engine start stop

The engine can only be started when a
recognised remote handset is detected within
the vehicle.

Ignition only:

• A single press of the ENGINE START STOP
button will switch on the ignition.

• A second press of the button will switch off
the ignition.

Engine:

• With the brake pedal depressed and the gear
selector in P (Park), press the ENGINE
START STOP button to start the engine.

• Press the button to stop the engine and
switch off the ignition.

Care Points

• The license plate may have to be
removed to access the luggage
compartment lock.

• The vehicle alarm will sound if the luggage
compartment is unlocked with the key
blade whilst the vehicle is locked and
armed.

Operating note

If the ENGINE START STOP button is not
pressed, the engine will continue to run even
if the remote handset is removed from the
vehicle whilst exiting.

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Comfort adjustments

Seat adjustment

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Steering column adjustment

Steering column adjustment

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

Operating note

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

Seat adjustment may vary dependent upon
vehicle specification.

1. Cushion extension switch.

2. Lower backrest lumbar support switch.

3. Recline adjustment switch.

4. Side bolster adjustment switch.

Rotate to adjust the side bolster
cushions.

5. Fore/aft, cushion height and front tilt
control switch.

Windows and door mirrors

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L

R

Front windows

The windows are fitted with a facility that allows
them to be fully opened or closed with a single
operation of the switch.

• To open the window, press the respective
switch. Press the switch again to stop the
window from fully opening.

• To close the window, pull the switch up. Pull
the switch again to stop the window from fully
closing.

Seat position memory

Rear quarter windows (convertible only)
Refer to Overhead console, see page 6.

Door mirror adjustment

Press the L (left) or R (right) button to select the
required mirror for adjustment. Use the four-way
switch 1 to adjust the position of the selected mirror.

Reverse automatic mirror dip

To provide a better view along the side of the vehicle
when parking, the passenger mirror can be
programmed to automatically dip when Reverse is
selected. The dip position of the mirror can be
adjusted via the four-way switch when in Reverse.

This feature can be enabled/disabled via the touch­screen. From the Home screen, select Vehicle, then

Veh. settings, then Parking.

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.

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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.

The steering column will return to the driving
position when the driver's door is closed and the

ENGINE START STOP button is pressed.

Driver's seat

Once you have adjusted the driver's seat, steering column
and exterior mirrors for your ideal driving position, the
vehicle can memorise these settings for future use.

1. Push the memory button M, the red LED will

illuminate for a five second period.

2. Whilst the LED is illuminated, press button 1, 2, or 3 to

memorise the current settings.

The LED will extinguish and a chime will sound to confirm
that the settings have been memorised. If the ignition is
on, the message centre will display a confirmation
message.

Passenger's seat

The procedure to memorise a passenger seat position is
the same as for the driver's seat except that there will be
no confirmation chime or message displayed.

Recalling a seat position

To recall a memorised seat position simply press and hold
button 1, 2, or 3 until the seat has finished moving.

Operating note

A seat position will only be memorised
during the five second period that the
LED is illuminated.

Any existing settings will be over-written
when programming a memory position.

Seat heater controls are accessed via
the touch-screen.

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