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(FM8) SEMCON JLR OWNER GUIDE VER 1.00 NAS
LANGUAGE: english-NAS-en; MARQUE: jaguar; MODEL: XJ
Starting the engine
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Starting the engine
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the brake pedal applied (1) and with a
valid Jaguar Smart Key in the vehicle, press
and release the START/STOP button (2). The
engine will start, the JaguarDrive selector will
elevate out of the center console and a drive
gear can be selected.
SWITCHING ON THE IGNITION
To switch on the ignition without starting the
engine, make sure the brake pedal is not
applied and that there is a valid Jaguar Smart
Key in the vehicle, then press and release the
START/STOP button.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed when the
START/STOP button is pressed, the engine will
start.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
With the gear selector in position P, press the
engine START/STOP button. The engine will
stop and the ignition system will return to
convenience mode. The audio, telephone and
touch screen systems will revert to stand-by
mode and the JaguarDrive selector will retract
into the center console.
IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START
Seek qualified assistance as soon as possible.
Note: If the brake pedal has been pumped prior
to an attempt to start the engine, it may require
greater pressure on the pedal in order for the
engine to start.
Note: If the Smart Key is placed in the door
pocket, it may be outside the range of the
sensors when the door is opened. Also it may
not be detected if it is place within a metal
container or is shielded by a device with a
back-lit LCD screen, such as a smart phone,
laptop (including laptop bag), games console
etc.
If the engine persistently fails to start, press the
START/STOP button (without applying the
brake pedal) to return the ignition to
convenience mode. Slowly depress the
accelerator pedal fully, hold it in this position
and press the START/STOP button with the
brake pedal applied, the engine will start to
crank. Release the accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
If the engine still fails to start, consult your
Dealer/Authorized Repairer.