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1. Press the lock button to secure the vehicle. 
The vehicle can be Si ngle or Double locked. 
See  9, SINGLE LOCKING  and 9, DOUBLE 
LOCKING .
2. Your vehicle can be unlocked using either 
Single or Multi-point entry. 
When single point entry is enabled the first 
press unlocks the driver's door and 
enables the other doors to be opened from 
the inside. The hazard warning lamps will 
flash twice, to indicate that the vehicle is 
unlocked and the alarm has been 
disarmed.
A second press unloc ks the passenger 
doors and the luggage compartment.
If multi-point entry is enabled, press briefly 
to unlock all the doors and luggage 
compartment and to disarm the alarm. The 
hazard warning lamps  will flash twice to 
indicate that the vehi cle is unlocked and the 
alarm has been disarmed.
To change from Single to Multi-point entry 
(or vice versa), press both the lock and 
unlock buttons simult aneously for three 
seconds. The hazard warning lamps will 
flash twice to confirm the change. 
The change can also be  achieved using the 
touch screen. See 61, VEHICLE SETTINGS .
3. Press to open the luggage compartment. 
The vehicle security system will remain 
active for the period the luggage 
compartment is open, but the intrusion and 
inclination sensi ng systems will be 
inhibited. Door and  bonnet security will 
remain active.
The security system will re-arm to its 
previous state when the luggage 
compartment is closed. 4.
Panic alarm: Press and hold for three 
seconds, or press three times within three 
seconds, to ac tivate the horn, siren and 
hazard lamps.
After five seconds, the alarm can be 
cancelled by pressing the button and 
holding for three seconds, or pressing 
three times within three seconds.
The emergency alarm will also be cancelled 
if the vehicle detects a valid Jaguar Smart 
Key when the START/STOP button is 
pressed.
5. Press to switch on the approach 
illumination for up to 120 seconds. The 
illumination time is set using the exit delay 
switch. Pressing the button again or 
operating the starter  button, will turn the 
approach lamps off.
6. Keyless locking button. See  10, KEYLESS 
LOCKING .
7. Door lock cover.
8. Press and hold the emergency key release 
button, while pulling the emergency key 
from the Jaguar Smart Key body.
9. Insert the emergency key blade into the 
slot at the base of the door lock cover and 
gently lever the key blade upwards.
10. Carefully twist the key blade, to lever the 
cover off the retaining clips.
11. Insert the key blade into the exposed lock 
to operate.
To lock:  Ensure all the doors are closed, then 
turn the key blade towards the front of the 
vehicle and release. This  will lock all doors but 
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To unlock:  Turn the key blade towards the rear 
of the vehicle and release. If the security 
system is disarmed, al l doors and the luggage 
compartment will be unlocked. If the security 
system is armed, only the front left-hand door 
will unlock. 
If the vehicle is unloc ked using the emergency 
key blade with the security system armed, the 
alarm will sound when a door is unlocked. To 
deactivate the alarm, press the unlock button 
on the Jaguar Smart Key or press the engine 
START/STOP button with the Smart Key inside 
the vehicle. 
Replacing the door lock cover:
1. Align the cover to engage the bottom two 
clips.
2. Push the top of the cover to engage the 
upper clip.
KEYLESS ENTRY
Any person fitted with an implanted 
medical device should ensure that the 
device is kept at a  distance of at least 
22 cm (8.7 inches) away from any 
transmitter mounted in the vehicle. 
This is to avoid any  possibility of 
interference between the system and 
device. For inform ation concerning 
the locations of t he security system 
transmitters, see 181, REMOTE KEY 
FOB TRANSMITTE R LOCATIONS.
If a remote control is lost, a 
replacement can be obtained and 
programmed to the vehicle by a Jaguar 
Dealer/Authorised Repairer. Notify a 
Jaguar Dealer/Authorised Repairer as 
soon as a remote control is lost or 
stolen and have th e remaining remote 
control(s) reprogrammed. The Smart Key may not be detected if it 
is placed within a meta
l container or if it 
is shielded by a device with a back-lit 
LCD screen, such as a smart phone, 
laptop (including la ptop bag), games 
console etc. Keep the Smart Key clear of 
such devices when attempting Keyless 
entry or Keyless starting.
Keyless entry allows the vehicle to be unlocked 
and disarmed by simply operating the door 
handle, provided the  Jaguar Smart Key is 
within 1.0 m (3 feet).
The Smart Key needs only  to be on the driver’s 
person, it does not need to be exposed or 
handled. However, the  Smart Key may not be 
detected if it is plac ed within a metallic 
container.
Note:  Keyless entry will unlock the vehicle in 
accordance with the current security setting 
(Single-point or Multi-poi nt entry). However, if 
Single-point entry is the current setting and a 
door other than the driver’s door is opened 
first, all doors will unlock.
When all open doors have been closed, the 
system will search the vehicle interior for a 
valid Smart Key. If  one is not detected,  SMART 
KEY NOT FOUND, PLEASE INSERT IN SLOT  
will be displayed in the message centre. Find 
the Smart Key and insert it into the starter 
control unit (see  76, IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO 
START  ).
The security system fitted to your vehicle is 
Thatcham category 1 appr oved, and meets EU 
regulations 97/116 and EU directive 95/56 EC. 

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CONVENIENCE MODE
When the door is opened using either the 
Jaguar Smart Key or keyless entry, the 
vehicle's electrical system initiates the 
convenience mode. The following systems 
become functional:
• Driver position memory.
• Seat and steering column adjustment.
• Interior and exterior lighting.
• Message centre.
• Auxiliary power socket.
GLOBAL OPENING
Press and hold the unlock button on the Jaguar 
Smart Key for 3 seconds or press and hold the 
exterior lock button. The vehicle will unlock and 
the alarm will be disarmed immediately. After 
the 3 seconds all of the windows and sunroof 
will open.
To stop window movement during global 
opening when using the Smart Key, press any 
of the buttons on the Smart Key or operate the 
driver's window switch . To stop a particular 
window from opening, operate the relevant 
window switch.
To stop window movement when global 
opening using the exterior  lock button, release 
the button.
Note:  Global opening can be  enabled/disabled 
via the Security/ vehicle settings menu on the 
touch screen. See  61, VEHICLE SETTINGS .
DRIVE-AWAY LOCKING
Locks all the doors when the vehicle exceeds a 
set speed. One of three set speeds can be 
selected via the Security/ vehicle settings menu 
on the touch screen. See  61, VEHICLE 
SETTINGS . Use of the central locking/ 
unlocking buttons (see  224, DRIVER 
CONTROLS ), will override the drive-away 
locking feature for the rest of a journey. 
If a door is individually unlocked and opened, 
all doors will relock when the open door is 
subsequently closed.
Note:  Drive-away locking can be enabled/ 
disabled via the Security/ vehicle settings menu 
on the touch screen. See  61, VEHICLE 
SETTINGS .
REMOTE KEY FOB CARE
To prevent acci dental operation, 
never leave the Jaguar Smart Key in 
the vehicle if children or animals are 
also left in the vehicle.
Do not expose to extremes of heat, 
dust, humidity or fluids. Do not leave 
the transmitter exposed to direct 
sunlight.
The emergency key blad e number is recorded 
on an attached label, which should be peeled 
off and affixed to the correct area on the 
Security Card, supplied in  the literature pack. 
Keep the Security Card safe, but not in the 
vehicle.
The operational range of  the Smart Key varies 
considerably, depending on atmospheric 
conditions and interferen ce from other devices.
Note:  The radio frequency  used by the Smart 
Key may be used by othe r devices (e.g. medical 
equipment). This may prevent the Smart Key 
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REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY 
REPLACEMENT
When the battery needs renewing, there will be 
a significant decrease in  the effective range and 
the message  SMART KEY BATTERY LOW  is 
displayed in the message centre. To renew the battery:
1.
Press the release button on the side of the 
Jaguar Smart Key and pull the key blade 
from the Smart Key.
2. Remove the two side covers, one at a time, 
by inserting a small flat-bladed screwdriver 
between the cover and body, then gently 
twist the screwdriver.
3. Insert the screwdriver between the two 
body halves and twist  gently to separate.
4. Remove the printed circuit board, taking 
care not to touch th e battery terminals.
5. Remove the old battery, then fit a new 
CR2032 type battery (a vailable from your 
Dealer/Authorised Repairer), with the 
positive (+) side downwards.
Refit the parts in reverse order, ensuring they 
click securely into place.
Battery disposal: Used batteries 
must be disposed of correctly, as 
they contain harmful substances. 
Seek advice on dis posal from your 
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Exiting the vehicleDOOR LOCK AND RELEASE LEVERS
1. Press the locking lever to lock the door, 
pull the lever to unlock the door. Operating 
the locking lever on either front door will 
lock or unlock all closed doors.
2. Pull the release lever to open a door. If a 
rear door is locked, ope rating the lever will 
have no effect.
Note:  If the car was locked using the Jaguar 
Smart Key, then operating the locking/release 
lever will only unlock/release that door and the 
alarm will sound.
Note:  If the vehicle has been double-locked, 
then the interior door lock and release levers 
will not operate. The vehicle must be unlocked 
using the Jaguar Smart Key.
SINGLE LOCKING
Press the lock button br iefly. Single locking 
secures the vehicle and prevents the doors and 
luggage compartment being opened from 
outside of the vehicle. The doors can be 
unlocked and opened from  inside the vehicle. 
The hazard warning lamps will flash once as 
confirmation.
DOUBLE LOCKING
Never double lock the vehicle with 
people, children or pets inside. In the 
event of an emergenc y they would be 
unable to escape, and the emergency 
services would be unable to release 
them quickly.
When the vehicle is double-locked the 
doors cannot be opened, either from 
inside or outside the vehicle.
Press the lock button twice within three 
seconds. Double locking  secures the vehicle 
and prevents the doors and luggage 
compartment being unlocked or opened from 
inside or outside of the  vehicle, except with the 
correct Jaguar Smart Key. The hazard warning 
lamps will flash twice (with a long second 
flash) and an audible warning will sound, as 
confirmation.
LOCK CONFIRMATION
If you are uncertain whether the vehicle is 
locked and armed (either by single or double 
locking), press the lock button again. The 
hazard warning lights will  flash to indicate and 
confirm the current armed/disarmed status.
Note:  If the vehicle is  not already locked and 
armed, pressing the lock button will single lock 
the vehicle. Press again to double lock.
The audible warning can be 
enabled/ disabled by your 
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MISLOCK
If one of the doors, the bonnet, or the luggage 
compartment are not shut fully when the 
vehicle is locked using the Jaguar Smart Key or 
by Keyless locking, the  vehicle will not lock and 
two warning tones will sound. Check that all 
doors, the bonnet and the luggage 
compartment are closed properly and lock the 
vehicle again. 
If one or more of the doors fails to lock 
properly when a lock attempt is made using the 
Jaguar Smart Key, tw o warning tones will 
sound and one or more of the doors may not be 
locked.
GLOBAL CLOSING
Ensure that no children, pets, or 
obstructions are in any open aperture 
before operating global closing.
Ensure that all doors are closed, then press and 
hold the lock button on the Smart Key for 3 
seconds or press and hold the lock button on 
the exterior door handle. The vehicle will single 
lock and the alarm will be fully armed 
immediately. After 3  seconds all of the 
windows will close.
Note:  If the button on the door handle is 
released before the windows have fully closed, 
the windows will stop closing.
Note:  Global closing can be  enabled/disabled 
via the Security/ vehicle settings menu on the 
touch screen. See  61, VEHICLE SETTINGS .
KEYLESS LOCKING
Remove all Jaguar Smart Keys and 
emergency key blades from the vehicle 
when it is left unattended. This will help 
prevent the alarm being disarmed and 
therefore help prevent theft. The Smart Key may not be detected if it 
is placed within a meta
l container or if it 
is shielded by a device with a back-lit 
LCD screen, such as a smart phone, 
laptop (including la ptop bag), games 
console etc.
The vehicle will not  lock automatically.
To single-lock the vehicle, press the button on 
the door handle once. The hazard warning 
lamps will flash once as confirmation (in some 
markets, an audible warning will sound).
To double-lock the vehicle, press the button 
twice within three seconds. The hazard 
warning lamps will flash twice (with a long 
second flash). In some markets, a double 
audible warning will sound.
Note:  Keyless locking will onl y activate if all 
doors, bonnet and the luggage compartment 
are closed and the Jagua r Smart Key is outside 
the vehicle. If the abov e conditions are not met, 
two audible error warnings will sound.
FULL ALARM
To set full alarm protection, ensure that all the 
windows and the sunroof are closed. Then, on 
vehicles fitted with  double-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.
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, detected by the 
intrusion sensors in th e front interior light 
console.
Note:  The intrusion sensors can be temporarily 
disabled, for the next time the vehicle is locked, 
via the Security/ vehicle settings menu on the 
touch screen. See  61, VEHICLE SETTINGS . 

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PERIMETER ALARM
To set perimeter alarm protection, briefly press 
the lock button once. The hazard warning lights 
will flash once to confirm the alarm state.
BATTERY-BACKED SOUNDER
In certain markets, a separate battery backed 
sounder is fitted. This  device will sound the 
alarm if the vehicle battery or the alarm 
sounder is disconnected  when the security 
system is armed.
DEACTIVATING THE ALARM WHEN 
TRIGGERED
If the alarm has been  triggered, it can be 
deactivated by any one of the following 
methods:-
• Pressing the unlock button on the Jaguar 
Smart Key.
• Opening a door using keyless entry.
• Pressing the START/STOP button with a 
valid Jaguar Smart Key present.
TILT SENSOR
The tilt sensor detects any change in the 
vehicle's angle to the ground. When the alarm 
is armed and the vehicle double-locked, any 
change in the vehicle's  angle will activate the 
tilt alarm.
Note:  The tilt sensor ca n be temporarily 
disabled, for the next time the vehicle is locked, 
via the Security/ vehicle settings menu on the 
touch screen. See  61, VEHICLE SETTINGS .
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 
60 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.
Passive arming will not lock the vehicle, 
although access to the luggage compartment 
via the interior or exteri or release buttons will 
be prevented and the fuel  filler flap will be 
locked. 
AUTOMATIC RELOCKING AND 
RE-ARMING OF THE ALARM
Automatic relock and re-arm 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 1 minute, the vehicle will 
automatically relock all the doors and the 
luggage compartment and will re-arm the 
alarm system.
Note:  Automatic relocking and arming will only 
relock and arm to the last locked and armed 
state.
SENSOR FAULTS
If the security systems detect a fault with one 
of the security sensors, 2 error tones will 
sound from the alarm after the vehicle is 
unlocked and disarmed. If this condition 
occurs, please visit your Dealer/Authorised 
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1. Cushion length adjustment.
2. Bolster adjustment:
•Bolster inflate.
• Bolster deflate.
3. Lumbar support adjustment.
4. Seat back angle adjustment.
5. Head restraint height adjustment.
6. Height adjustment.
7. Fore and aft adjustment.
8. Cushion front tilt adjustment.
To adjust the seats, the Jaguar Smart Key must 
be in the vehicle and the ignition turned on.
 If an obstruction is encountered while the seat 
is in motion, the seat will stop moving and 
further movement will be  restricted until reset.
To reset the seat:
1. Remove the obstruction.
2. Adjust the seat to the point where 
movement is restricted.
3. Press and hold the switch for at least 2 
seconds to override the restriction.