FAQ 2241 - XK8 Memory System

Before any repair is carried out it is suggested that the memory system is checked to ensure it is set up correctly. This document outlines how the system is designed to operate on XK8.

XK8 memory system set up procedure

Storing a driving position in memory using the driver door switch pack

I. Press the "memory" button on the driver door switch pack

II. A red light will illuminate on the switch pack

III. Within 4 seconds of the light coming on, press one of the numbered memory buttons (1, or 2).

IV. A chime will sound to indicate the memory has been stored on the selected memory button and the light will go out.

Use of key fob

On XK8 the key fob DOES NOT recall memory positions and cannot be programmed.

Recalling memorized driving positions

Using the driver door switch pack can only perform recall of memorized driving positions. There are some conditions that must be met for the system to work when the recall is selected:

^ To recall a memorized position it is necessary to press and hold the appropriate memory recall button (1 or 2) until a chime is heard, this is when the memorized position has been reached.

^ The gear selector must be in Park or Neutral

AND...

^ The key must be in the ignition switch [and must be at position I or II]

OR

^ The driver's door is open

OR

^ The memory recall button is pressed within 30 seconds of the driver's door being closed.

Easy Entry / Exit Function

^ This function will only operate when the steering column adjustment switch is set to the "Auto" position.

^ This function DOES NOT affect the functionality of the memory system or the manual movement of the seat, mirrors, headrest, or steering column.

^ If the customer has selected "Auto" and the steering column is in the process of moving to the easy entry / exit position, using the seat or column adjustment switches will stop the easy entry / exit function until it's next use.

^ The easy entry / exit function will operate whether the car is opened with the key or the key fob, and the key fob DOES NOT need to be programmed (XJ8 only) for this function to work.

^ The function only operates the steering column tilt away feature.

^ The function will only operate when inserting the key into the ignition switch, or removing the key from the ignition switch.