Locks: Description and Operation

Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms:

For most markets, the remote central locking system incorporates double locking facilities for optimum security. All locks use the Tibbe key system, using 6 elements and 4 cuts. The keys include 'in-key' transponders which are programmed to the vehicle via the Jaguar Diagnostic System and operate the engine immobilisation system.

The central locking system employs single key access to the driver door, luggage compartment and ignition switch/steering column lock.

When the vehicle is not locked, each door catch can be externally released by the corresponding external door handle which operates via a single rod. When unlocked, or 'single action' locked, the door catches can also be released via the interior handles, each of which operates via a single cable. Operation of the front door interior handles will also unlock the rear doors. Use of the key in the external door barrel, operates the lock via a short rod to provide locking of the door latch. These locking functions can also be achieved by use of the remote transmitter. The luggage compartment can be independently unlatched via a switch located on the driver side lower panel. This will only operate at vehicle speeds below 5 mile/h (8 km/h)

For most markets, a 'drive-away door locking' feature automatically locks all doors and the luggage compartment when the gear selector is moved from the Park position (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal is depressed (manual transmission).

Key operation
To 'single action' lock or unlock the vehicle, the key is inserted in the door lock, turned towards the front or rear of the vehicle respectively, and released. Holding the key in the lock position will close all windows. Releasing the key stops all operations. 'Single action' locking of the vehicle locks all doors and the luggage compartment, and sets the alarm system. In addition to all of the above functions, double locking prevents the doors opening from the interior. To double lock the vehicle, the key is inserted in the door lock and turned to the unlock (rearward) position, then within three seconds, turned to the lock (forward) position and released. This function can also be activated using the infra red transmitter.

If an attempt is made to lock the doors through either the driver or passenger door interior handle, when that door is ajar, all doors will lock temporarily. If the lock signal was received at the driver door it will unlock, if the lock signal was received at the passenger door all 3 passenger doors will unlock.

The fuel filler flap switch is used to allow the driver to release the fuel filler flap from inside the vehicle. This function can be used at all times providing the vehicle is not locked.