How a Jaguar Smart Key Works
Jaguar smart key enables you to lock and unlock your vehicle from a distance. Like all electronic devices, it is powered by batteries.
If your Smart Key battery is beginning to fail, your car may signal this by an increase in the range of its signals. The message center can also display an alert "SMART-KEY BATTERY FAILS".
Keyless Entry
With this feature, you will be able to access your Jaguar without having to search through your purse or pockets. The system uses proximity sensor to detect the Jaguar Smart Key, which will automatically open your XE. When you are near the vehicle, simply grab any door handle, it will open and then disarm. You can lock your vehicle by pressing the handle of the door, or the key fob after you leave the vehicle.
You can also make use of the Powered Gesture trunk lid on your Jaguar XE. You can open the trunk using a gesture. This is perfect for carrying groceries, luggage or sporting equipment around Gilbert without having to reach for your wallet or purse. This is a fantastic feature for people who carry gear around Gilbert frequently and do not need to use their hands.
Hold the Activity Key against your trunk when you're ready close it. The hazard light will flash when it is successfully connected.
The battery of the Jaguar Smart Key does not need to be replaced, unlike other smart keys. You might notice that the range of your key fob is reducing and it will not respond immediately to commands. If this happens, it is recommended to replace the battery as quickly as you can.
Panic Alarm
With your Jaguar Smart Key, you can quickly shut off your car alarm if it is playing at maximum volume. The panic button is a straightforward feature that can be helpful in certain situations.
To activate your vehicle's panic mode, press the button on your Smart Key with a headlamp symbol three times within three seconds. The vehicle will be illuminated by lights for a duration of 25 seconds and sound the alarm five times in order to deter an offender. After pressing the button, it will turn off the panic alarm.
You can also use the Jaguar Activity Key without the Smart Key inside to lock and unlock the vehicle. Simply place the Activity Key on your wrist, switch off the engine, close all doors, and then hold your Activity Key until you reach the Jaguar emblem on the tailgate. Your vehicle will then be secured, and your hazard lights will flash to show that your vehicle is secure.
If your Smart Key fob battery is running low, you will hear a warning sound and see the message "SMART Key Battery Low" in the message center of your vehicle's display. Remove the chrome cover from the key fob and slide out the CR2032 batteries. Replace them with a new one in the opposite direction.
Increased Security
Jaguar offers keyless entry features on a variety of models, which means you don't have to search for your keys before you head out for your Irvine commute. The XE employs a proximity sensor that will detect your key fob when you arrive at the car. It will unlock and deactivate the security feature when you reach for the handle. This feature is especially useful for drivers who lose their keys in the car or have to juggle bags keys, keys, and children prior to taking a drive to work.
You can also secure Jaguar using the touch screen. Simply click the lock icon to lock your vehicle and activate the alarm or press it twice to "double-lock" your vehicle. This ensures that your vehicle cannot be opened or unlocked from inside even if someone smashes an open window to gain access.
InControl Remote's Guardian Mode can be used to further enhance security of your Jaguar. G28 will notify your smartphone whenever it detects any unusual movements of your vehicle. If the vehicle is being tampered with it will alert you. sent to your smartphone to notify police immediately. This feature can help safeguard your Jaguar from theft, and is accessible on a majority of E-PACEs I-PACE and F-PACE vehicles.
Convenience
A Jaguar smart key can secure your car without you to turn the knob that allows you to put keys in your pocket or bag. It can also remotely start your vehicle, letting you drive off into your Rumson or Colts Neck commute with your car already cool or warm.
This feature is especially convenient for sports and outdoor enthusiasts who don't want risk putting their keys in their car when they're hiking or biking. Your smart key can be used to adjust your car's temperature as well as seat settings. This allows you to customize your Jaguar before you enter the car.
Although Jaguar's smart keys are more secure than traditional key fobs you must be cautious when using them at public places, such as gas stations or restaurants. They transmit an extremely low-frequency signal that can be detected by others and used to unlock or start the vehicle.
It is, however, easy to avoid by using the remote start system only when you're sure that you're in a safe environment and that no one else can see your smart key. You can also set the alarm from a distance, which will sound a loud enough to scare away potential thieves. You can also add an Activity Key to your smartkey to get rid of the need for a key fob when out hiking or mountain bicycling.