How a Jaguar Smart Key Works
Jaguar smart key enables you to lock and unlock the vehicle from a distance. Like all electronic devices, it is powered by a battery.
the original source could display an increase in the range of signals if your Smart Key battery begins to run out. The center of the message may display the alert "SMART Key Battery Low".
Keyless Entry
With this feature, you'll be able to access your Jaguar without having to search through your purse or pockets. The system uses proximity sensors to detect the Jaguar Smart Key fob, which triggers your XE's automatic opening. When you get close to the vehicle, simply hold any door handle and it will unlock and arm itself automatically. When you exit your vehicle, you can lock it using a button on the door handle or by pressing the key fob.
The technology also lets you to use the Jaguar XE's Powered Gesture Trunk Lid feature. You can open the trunk with the gesture. This is perfect for carrying groceries, sporting equipment or luggage around Gilbert without having to reach for your wallet or purse. This is a fantastic option for those who spend their long hours lugging equipment around Gilbert and are tired of using their hands.
Hold the Activity Key against your trunk when you're ready close it. The hazard light will blink when it is successfully connected.
As opposed to other smart keys the Jaguar Smart Key's batteries don't need replacement. It is possible that the range of your key fob is decreasing, and it will not respond instantly to commands. Replace the battery as soon you notice this.
Panic Alarm
With your Jaguar Smart Key, you can quickly shut off your car alarm if it's playing at its maximum volume. The panic button is a basic feature that can be helpful in certain scenarios.
To activate your vehicle's panic mode to activate the panic mode, press the button on your Smart Key with a headlamp symbol three times in three seconds. The vehicle will be illuminated by lights for 25 seconds and sound the alarm five times in order to deter an offender. When you press the button again, it turns off the alarm in case of panic.
You can also use the Jaguar Activity Key without the Smart Key inside to lock and unlock the vehicle. Simply slip the Activity Key on your wrist, turn off the engine, close all doors, and then hold your Activity Key up to the Jaguar emblem on the tailgate. The vehicle will be locked and the hazards lights on your vehicle will flash to show that it is secured.
If the battery in the Smart Key fob is low you will hear a sound warning and you will see "SMART Key Battery Low" located in the center of the display. Remove the chrome cover from the key fob and then slide out the CR2032 batteries. Replace the batteries with a new one facing up.
Enhanced Security
Jaguar's keyless entry system is offered on a variety of models that eliminate the need to fiddle with your keys as you prepare to leave for your Irvine commute. The XE utilizes a proximity sensor to detect your key fob as you approach the vehicle. It will unlock and arm the security system when you grasp the handle. This feature is especially helpful for those who lose their keys when in the car or have to carry multiple bags, keys, and kids in the morning before driving to work.
You can also secure your Jaguar by using its touchscreen. Press the lock icon one time to lock your car and activate its alarm. Press it two times to lock the vehicle in two places. This ensures that the vehicle cannot be opened or unlocked from inside even if someone breaks a window to gain access.
If you'd like to enhance your Jaguar's security further you can utilize the Guardian Mode in the InControl Remote app. This feature will send a message to your phone if it detects any unusual movement of your vehicle. A notification will be immediately sent to your smartphone when the vehicle has been altered. This will allow you to immediately notify the police. This feature can help safeguard your Jaguar from theft, and is available on many E-PACE, F-PACE, and I-PACE vehicles.
Convenience
A Jaguar smart key can lock your car, without you to touch the knob that allows you to put keys in your bag or pocket. It also allows remote start of your car, allowing you to leave for your Rumson or Colts Neck commute with your car already warm or cool.
This feature is particularly useful for those who love the outdoors and do not want to risk leaving the keys of their car in it when they go hiking or biking. You can also make use of your smart key to control your car's temperature control and seat settings, which allows you to personalize your cabin before you even get inside your Jaguar.
While Jaguar's smart key is more secure than a standard key fob, you need to be aware when using it in public spaces such as gas stations or restaurants. They transmit the signal at a low frequency that could be detected by other people and used to unlock or start the car.
Fortunately, this is a simple to avoid by using the remote start system only if you're certain that you're in a secure area and that nobody else will see your smart key. You can also trigger your alarm from a distance, which will sound enough to scare away potential thieves. You can also add an Activity Key to your smartkey to make it unnecessary to use an additional key fob when you're out mountain biking or hiking.