2009 JAGUAR XF Luggage compartment

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Locks

Steering column lock
Your vehicle is fitted with an electronic steering
column lock. The column unlocks when it
detects a Jaguar Smart Key inside the vehicle.
The steering column automatically locks when
the starter switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened.
Any malfunction of the steering column lock
will be indicated by the message STEERING
COLUMN LOCKED displaying in the message
centre. If this occurs:
1. Press the starter button to return to the
convenience mode.
2. Try again to unlock the steering column
lock, by turning the steering wheel gently
to the left and right.
3. If the malfunction st ill persists, seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING
Global opening and closi ng is enabled/disabled
via the touch-screen.See PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL (page 21).
Window global opening
Press and hold the unlock button
on the Jaguar Smart Key for at least
three seconds. The alarm will
disarm, all doors and the luggage
compartment will unlock and all the windows
and sunroof will open.
Note: The windows and sunroof will continue
to open when the unlock button is released.
Press and hold the inte rior unlock button on
the fascia. After three seconds, all the windows
and the sunroof will open.
Note: The windows and sunroof will stop
opening when the unlock button is released.
CAUTION
During vehicle recovery, the Jaguar
Smart Key must remain inside the
vehicle (or be stowed in the starter control unit
in the centre console), so that the steering
column remains unlocked.WARNING
Accidental closing of an electrically
operated window or sunroof on
fingers, hands or any vulnerable part
of the body, can result in serious injury.
Always observe the following precautions:
Ensure that you have a clear view of all open
apertures on the vehicle and that all apertures
are unobstructed before activating global
closing.

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Window global closing (not Japan)
Press and hold the lock button on
the Jaguar Smart Key. The alarm
will arm, all doors and the luggage
compartment will lock and, after three
seconds, all open windows and sunroof will
close.
Note: The windows and sunroof will continue
to close when the lock button is released.
Press and hold the exterior locking button on
the driver's door handle for at least three
seconds, with a valid Jaguar Smart Key in the
vicinity of the door.
Note: The windows and sunroof will stop
closing when the lock button is released.
Press and hold the interior lock button on the
fascia. After th ree seconds, all open windows
and the sunroof will close.
Note: The windows and sunroof will stop
closing when the lock button is released.
Cancelling global opening/closing
To stop the windows and sunroof from
opening/closing, during global opening/
closing operation, press any of the buttons on
the Jaguar Smart Key or operate the driver's
window switch. To stop a particular window
from opening, operate the relevant window
switch.
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Alarm

ARMING THE ALARM
The engine is automatically
immobilised when the Jaguar
Smart Key is removed from the
vehicle. The alarm system is armed when the
lock button on the Jaguar Smart Key is pressed
or the button on the ex terior door handle is
pressed with a valid Jaguar Smart Key in close
proximity. The hazard lamps will flash to
indicate that the alarm is armed (in certain
markets, an audible tone will sound). The alarm
can also arm automatically (known as passive
arming), 30 seconds afte r all doors, luggage
compartment and bonnet apertures are closed,
and the Jaguar Smart Key is removed from the
vehicle. Passive arming does not lock the
vehicle.
This feature can be enab led/disabled using the
vehicle touch-screen. See PROGRAMMING
THE REMOTE CONTROL (page 21).
Full alarm
To set full alarm protection, ensure that all the
windows and the sunroof are closed. Then, on
vehicles fitted with doubl e-locking, press the
lock button twice within three seconds. The
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
confirm the alarm state and, in some markets,
an audible tone will sound.
Once fully armed the alarm will sound if:-
• The bonnet, luggage compartment, or a
door are opened.
• If a front door is unlocked using the
emergency key blade or the interior door
lock release levers and then opened.
• Movement is detected within the vehicle
interior.
• A window, front or rear windscreen, or
sunroof glass are broken.
• The vehicle is raised or tilted.
• The vehicle battery is disconnected. •
An attempt is made to disconnect the
alarm siren.
• An attempt is made to start the vehicle,
without a valid Jaguar Smart Key present.
Note: If the alarm is armed and a window or the
sunroof are left open, the alarm may sound due
to movement of air currents.
Note: Some of the above conditions are market
or option dependent a nd therefore may not
apply to your vehicle.
Perimeter alarm
To set perimeter alarm pr otection, briefly press
the lock button once. The hazard warning lights
will flash once to confirm the alarm state.
Once armed the perimeter alarm will sound if:-
• The bonnet, luggage compartment, or a
door are opened.
• If a front door is unlocked using the
emergency key blade or the interior door
lock release levers and then opened.
• The vehicle battery is disconnected.
• An attempt is made to disconnect the
alarm siren.
• An attempt is made to start the vehicle,
without a valid Jaguar Smart Key present.
Note: This setting should be used in
circumstances such as travelling on a ferry,
when pets are to be left in the vehicle, when a
window must be left open etc.
Note: Some of the above conditions are market
or option dependent a nd therefore may not
apply to your vehicle.

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Passive arming
This vehicle is fitted with a passive arming
feature which can, if enabled, automatically
arm the anti-theft system. Passive arming will
automatically arm the perimeter alarm system
30 seconds after the driver's door is closed,
provided all doors, bonnet and luggage
compartment are closed, the ignition is
switched off and there are no valid Jaguar
Smart Keys inside the vehicle.
It will also automatically arm the perimeter
alarm system 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, if none of the doors or the luggage
compartment are opened.
Passive arming will not lock the vehicle,
although access to the luggage compartment
via the interior or exterior release buttons will
be inhibited and the fuel filler flap will be
locked.
Passive arming can be di sabled/enabled using
the touch-screen. See PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL (page 21).
Automatic relocking and re-arming of the
alarm
Automatic relock and re-a rm is a feature which,
if enabled, automatically relocks the vehicle
and arms the anti-theft system.
If the vehicle is in a locked and armed state and
the remote unlock button is pressed, but none
of the doors or the luggage compartment are
opened within 45 seconds, the vehicle will
automatically relock all the doors and the
luggage compartment a nd will re-arm the
alarm system.
Note: Automatic relocking and arming will only
relock to a centrally lo cked state and will only
arm to a perimeter alarm condition.
Automatic relocking an d re-arming can be
disabled/enabled using the touch-screen.
See PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL
(page 21).
Sensor faults
If the security systems detect a fault with one
of the security sensors, two error tones will
sound from the alarm sire n after the vehicle is
unlocked and disarmed. If this condition
occurs, please visit your Dealer/Authorised
Repairer for rectification.

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Seats

Manual head restraints
1.Press the locking collar to release the head
restraint.
2. Whilst pressing the locking collar, move
the head restraint up or down to the
required position.
Note: It is not necessary to press the locking
collar to adjust the head restraint upwards.
Head restraint removal
Manual head restraints may be removed, if
required, to fit larger child seats. Press the
locking collar and lift the restraint out of the
seat back. Ensure the restraint is refitted once
the child seat is removed.
Note: It is not possible to remove power-
operated head restraints. Note:
Refer to the Child Safety section for
details on correct child restraint fitment.
See CHILD SEATS (page 59).
REAR SEATS
The split fold rear seat can be folded
completely to accommodate large loads, or
partially to accommodate long loads, and still
retain seating for passengers.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove a front head
restraint fitted with a display screen.
This may damage elec trical connections.
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WARNINGS
Always ensure that objects carried
within the vehicle are secured
properly. Unsecure d items can cause
death or serious injury in the event of an
impact or sudden manoeuvre.
Never allow passengers to travel in
the luggage compartment under any
circumstances. All vehicle occupants
should be seated correct ly, and wear a seat
belt at all times when the vehicle is in motion.
Failure to do so will greatl y increase the risk of
death and serious injury in the event of an
accident or heavy braking.
Always take note of safety warnings
and labels attached to the rear seats.
The labels give advice on safely
folding and erecting the seats.

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Folding the rear seats
Stow the rear seat armrest.
With the luggage compartment open, pull the
relevant seat release handle, located as shown
(illustration shows view from the rear of the
vehicle, with the luggage compartment open).Fold the seat back part-way forward and
remove the head restraint(s) from the folded
seat back. See
HEAD RESTRAINTS (page 44).
Fully fold the seat back forward and, if required,
repeat the process for the second seat section.
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WARNING
Ensure that the removed rear head
restraints are stored securely. Never
leave them loose in the vehicle, as
they can cause serious injury or death in the
event of an accident, he avy braking, or sudden
manoeuvres.
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Lighting

Note: For lamps controlled by proximity
sensors, the wearing of gloves may interfere
with operation. If you are wearing gloves, it
may be necessary to touch the proximity
switch to operate the lamps.
Ambience lighting
Ambience lighting. Automatically illuminates
when the headlamps are on. Ambience lighting
creates a blue glow ar ound the centre console
and front door armrests.
Luggage compartment lamp
Automatically illuminates when the luggage
compartment is opened.
APPROACH LAMPS
This feature is activated by pressing
the headlamp icon button on the
Jaguar Smart Key. See USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL (page 17). The headlamps
will remain on for 25 seconds or until the
button is pressed again, or until the engine
START/STOP button is pressed.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1. Open the bonnet. See OPENING AND
CLOSING THE BONNET (page 195).
2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the
headlamp unit.
3. Remove the retaining bolt located in the
wheel arch.
Note: To improve access to the wheel arch,
turn the steering wheel to full lock, in the
direction of the affected headlamp.
4. Pull the headlamp away slightly from the
body of the vehicle.CAUTION
It is recommended that the following
procedure should only be attempted by
a qualified technician. If in doubt, consult your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Do not place the removed lamp unit face
down on hard or abrasive surfaces.
Doing so may scratch the surface of the lens.
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Instruments

Brake - Red
Illuminates when the ignition
system is on and the parking brake
is applied and/or the brake fluid is
low. The indicator will also illuminate when
there is a fault with the Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution (EBD) system.
If the indicator is illu minated and there are no
associated messages, it means that the parking
brake is applied.
If the indicator is illuminated and the message
PARK BRAKE ON is displayed, it means that the
parking brake is applied but the vehicle is
moving. Release the parking brake or stop the
vehicle when it is safe to do so.
If the indicator is illuminated and the message
LOW BRAKE FLUID with a red priority lamp is
displayed on the message centre, low brake
fluid is indicated. In this case, loss of braking in
one or both brake circ uits may be imminent.
Stop the vehicle gently and check and top-up
the brake fluid reservoir, using the
recommended fluid. If the warning message
remains, do not drive the vehicle until the brake
fault is rectified. Se ek qualified assistance
before continuing. See BRAKE FLUID CHECK
(page 206).
If the indicator is illuminated and the message
EBD FAULT (with red backlight) is displayed in
the message centre, a fault with the EBD
system is indicated. Stop the vehicle gently, as
soon as safety permit s and seek qualified
assistance.
Seat belt - Red
The warning indicator stays
illuminated when the ignition is on
and:
• The driver’s seat be lt is not fastened.
• Or a passenger is sitting in the front seat
and their seat belt is not fastened.
The indicator should extinguish when the
relevant seat belt is fastened.
Beltminder - Red
The beltminder feat ure, which uses
the same indicator as the seat belt
warning, provides reminders to the
driver that the driver’s and/or front passenger’s
seat belt is unbuckled.
If the vehicle is moving at or above 16 km/h (10
mph) and the seat belt of an occupied seat is
not fastened, the warning indicator will flash.
The flashing will last for ten seconds and then
repeat every 30 seconds for approximately five
minutes or until the belt(s ) is fastened or the
vehicle stops.
If the warning indicator stays illuminated with
the seat belt(s) fastened, seek qualified
assistance as s oon as possible. It is safe to
drive the vehicle with th e indicator illuminated,
provided that the seat belt(s) is properly
fastened.
Ensure that all occupants fasten their seat belt
before driving.
Note: If a heavy object is placed on the front
passenger seat, it may activate the Beltminder
feature. It is recommended that the object be
placed in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
If the message LOW BRAKE FLUID is
displayed, check the brake fluid level
and top-up as necessary. Do not drive
the vehicle until the brake fault is rectified.
Seek qualified assistan ce before continuing.