how to change vallet code     and will the key fob need resetting again after battery is change on it

Welcome to the club, Ian,

 

I know it is soothing to do with a PIN number, but the s type is not that complicated.

 

An XF owner will be able to help.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

ian. the vallet code is to stop some one else driving your car even though they have a key for it on them. more or less like a pin no for your bank card. ive not set one one my xk. to set it i would imagine all you have to do is insert a 4 digit pin code in to it. if you have allready done that and cant remember your pin then im am affraid i cant help you sorry but for all i know you might be trying to nick that car .contact your nearest jaguar dealer for help regards charlie

ps. should have added this is a good feature on the new jags it stops somebody else taking your car without your permission. once the valet code has been set. regardless ,weather you have the smart key on your person. the car will ask for the code before it starts. a very clever and good idea in my opinion. but unfortune, if you forget it, then its ither the hand book or main dealer. to reset it along with security questions, not saying that ian is stealling the car but dont know what else to do apart from that to get him back on the road. charlie

thanks peter

charles,  i,v just aquired the car 2 month ago,,  wasint sure about the vallet code,,  just seen that a few owners have had problems with it,    i,m a bit unsure what happens if i press it,    and if the last owner has put one in,,,  going to jaguar dealer tomorrow as   battery needs changing on key fob

ian sorry mate i thought you had set the thing. ive not set mine and know now wat your coming from. but that is what the valet code is for. so if you are like me leave the bloddy thing alone haha regards charlie :P

ian they should give you one for free if not you can get key fob battery from any suppermarket in the batterie bit just be sure to get one with the same no, and i should have added welcome to the club. we are a friendly bunch on her as you will find out regards charlie

valet mode allows the vehicle to be locked by a parking attendant, without giving access to the luggage compartment and glove box.

 

It also prevents operation of the touch screen , to prevent access to telephone numbers and navigation addresses .

 

The car can be started and parked in valet mode .

 

You should be able to set up another code via the touch screen  under "vehicle settings".

 

If it is stuck in valet mode and the pin is forgotten, open the boot using the emergency key, this cancels valet mode

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

i have   changed batteries on my key fobs no need for reset xf 2008 model if that helps 

good stephen glad to her it, im the same ive changed them about twice both twice now no probs. no need for resetting . as the way it should be coz you are only changing batteries. hope you enjoy your car . jaguars are better than the rest stephen ive had 4 mercs in my time all good cars & a nice 2nd gen x5 loveily car but plagued with probs. again jaguar far better, im now a very happy chappy. hope you are to. ps like the coulor combo of yours. charlie

ps stephen if the young lady in one of you photos was ever looking for a reference i would only be happy to help . regards charlie

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