Jaguar XJ (2008 year). Manual - part 1

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

Note: Dependent upon vehicle 
configuration, the operation of the remote 
handset may differ from the following:

Remote handset

1. Press to release the door key.

2. Press once to disarm the alarm, 

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

Press again to unlock remaining 
doors.

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

3. Press to unlock and open luggage 

compartment.

4. Press once to switch the headlamps 

on for 25 seconds.

Press three times in three seconds to 
activate the panic alarm.

5. Press once to lock the vehicle and 

arm the alarm. 

Press twice within three seconds to 
fold the door mirrors (with power fold 
option).

Press and hold to close the sunroof 
and any windows that are open 
(Global closing).

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Unlocking with the door key 
If the vehicle is unlocked manually via 
the door lock, the key must be inserted 
in the ignition switch within 15 seconds 
to prevent the alarm being activated. 

Two stage unlocking
This is a security feature that unlocks 
only the driver’s door and luggage 
compartment on the first press of the 
button. It can be selected via the 
navigation system user operation menu 
(where fitted). Alternatively this can be 
set by your Dealer.
A 45 second Automatic door relock 
can also be set by your Dealer.

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CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING

With the ignition switch in position I or II, 
press the facia switch (arrowed in 
illustration) to lock or unlock all the doors 
and the luggage compartment. 

To also close or open the windows and 
sunroof, press and hold the switch. 

Drive away door locking 

With the starter switch in position II, the 
luggage compartment, doors and fuel 
filler flap will automatically lock when the 
gear selector is moved from P (Park) or N 
(Neutral).

This feature can be disabled by your 
Jaguar Dealer.

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

The luggage compartment is electrically 
locked and unlocked 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 1. 
• Press the release button on the 

luggage compartment lid 2. 

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

Reminder - Fuel filler flap
The driver’s door must be unlocked 
before operating the fuel filler flap 
release button.

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VALET LOCKING

A green-headed valet key is supplied for 
when you have your vehicle valet parked. 
With Valet mode active, the luggage 
compartment and glove compartment 
release switches are inhibited.

To activate Valet mode:
• Press the VALET switch, an audible 

chime will sound to confirm operation. 
If the starter switch is in position II the 
message centre will display VALET 
MODE.

• Turn off the starter switch, remove the 

standard remote handset and hand 
the green-headed key to the parking 
attendant.

• Access to the luggage compartment 

and glove box is regained when the 
unlock button of the standard remote 
handset is pressed.

SEATS

Front seat controls

Note: Driving Position Memory provides 
more information on automatic seat 
movement, see page 10.

1. Seat forwards and rearwards, cushion 

height and front tilt control switch.

2. Seat cushion extension switch.

3. Lumbar support switch.

4. Seat recline and head restraint height 

adjustment switch. 

Care Points
• Release buttons on the facia and 

luggage compartment lid are 
disabled when the vehicle is 
alarmed or in Valet mode. 

• The luggage compartment has a 

power closure feature which 
removes the need to slam the lid.

• The vehicle alarm will sound if the 

luggage compartment is opened 
with the key when the vehicle is 
locked.

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Rear seat controls

1. Backrest recline and head restraint 

height switch.

2. Lower backrest lumbar support 

adjustment.

3. Front seat position (for rear passenger 

comfort).

STEERING COLUMN AND 
PEDAL ADJUSTMENT

Steering column

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

Rear seat controls inhibitor
The rear seat controls will be inhibited 
if the rear window isolation switch has 
been operated (see Windows and Door 
mirrors).

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Automatic seat movement
To prevent automatic movement of the 
driver's seat when the ignition switch is 
turned on or off, turn the control to 
either PEDALS or COLUMN. 

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