2022 Land Rover Range Rover Entering The Vehicle
UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE
Any person fitted with an implanted medical device should make sure that the device is kept at a distance of at least 8,7 in (22 cm) away from any transmitter mounted in the vehicle. This is to avoid any possibility of interference between the system and the device. In rare circumstances, interference may cause an implanted medical device to malfunction, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. For more information on the locations of the security system transmitters, see SMART KEY TRANSMITTER LOCATIONS.
To prevent accidental or unauthorized operation, never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. The vehicle can be operated when the smart key is inside the vehicle. Doing so may potentially result in accident or unauthorized operation.
The operational range of the smart key varies considerably, depending on atmospheric conditions and interference from other transmitting devices.
If any door, or the luggage compartment, is unlocked 10 times within a short period, the locking latch is disabled for approximately 1 minute.
The vehicle is supplied with two smart keys. The smart keys act as remote controls for the locking and alarm system. They allow the vehicle to be locked, unlocked, and driven without the use of a conventional key. Each smart key also has an emergency key inserted in the smart key body. See PASSIVE ENTRY, KEYLESS LOCKING and STARTING THE ENGINE.
- Lock: Press to secure the vehicle. If power-fold mirrors are enabled, they fold in. See LOCK CONFIRMATION.
- Unlock: Press briefly to unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm. The hazard warning lights flash twice to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked and the alarm is disarmed. The interior lights illuminate to assist entry to the vehicle. If power-fold mirrors are enabled, they unfold. Press and hold to activate global opening. See GLOBAL OPENING.
- Luggage compartment: Press briefly to release, open or close the luggage compartment. If the vehicle is locked and armed, the security system remains active while the luggage compartment is open. When closing, if the vehicle is already locked and armed, the hazard warning lights flash after a few seconds to confirm that the alarm system is re-armed. See OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWERED TAILGATE.
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Make sure the smart key does not remain in the vehicle before closing. It may not be detected if it is inside a metal container, or is shielded by a device with a back-lit LCD screen, e.g., a smartphone. Also, if the vehicle is in an area of localized Radio Frequency (RF) interference, it may not be detected. If the smart key is not detected inside the vehicle, the vehicle locks. The vehicle does not automatically unlock. The vehicle now unlocks only with another valid smart key.
- Panic alarm: Press and hold for 3 seconds (or press three times within 3 seconds) to activate the horn and the hazard lights. Once active for more than 5 seconds, the alarm can be canceled. Press the button and hold for 3 seconds (or press three times within 3 seconds). The panic alarm also cancels if a valid smart key is present when the START/STOP button is pressed.
- Headlights: When approaching the vehicle during darkness, press to switch on the approach illumination. Press again to switch approach illumination off. The approach illumination preset delay period is 30 seconds. This delay period can be configured to provide illumination lasting between 0 and 240 seconds. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU.
- Emergency key blade access: Push the release button and pull to withdraw the key blade.
- Emergency key blade.
- Door lock cover: If the smart key fails to open the vehicle, insert the key blade into the slot at the base of the driver’s door lock cover. Apply slight downward pressure to the top of the cover and gently lever the key blade upwards. Carefully rotate the door lock cover upwards, to lever the cover off the retaining lugs.
- Door lock: Insert the key blade into the exposed lock and turn to operate the lock. The alarm sounds until the smart key is positioned correctly to disarm the alarm. See ENGINE START BACKUP.
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When replacing the door lock cover, locate the top retaining lugs first. Press down and inwards to locate the single bottom lug. The lug clicks into the locked position. Check the security of the cover. An insecure cover is likely to fall off while the vehicle is moving.
- Keyless entry and exit: Exterior door handles have separate unlock and lock sensors. The unlock sensor is located on the inner surface of the handle.
Notify your retailer/authorized repairer immediately if a smart key is lost or stolen. A replacement smart key can be obtained only from a retailer/authorized repairer. The retailer/authorized repairer will require proof of identification and ownership.
2-STAGE UNLOCKING
To unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm system, press the smart key’s unlock button.
The vehicle unlocks in one of two ways:
- 2-stage unlocking on: Unlocks the driver’s door only. A second press is required to unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate.
- 2-stage unlocking off: Unlocks all of the doors and the tailgate on the first press.
To change the vehicle’s 2-stage unlocking status, press the smart key’s lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The hazard warning lights flash twice to confirm the change.
2-stage unlocking can also be set via the Vehicle Settings menu.
The security system disarms automatically when the vehicle is unlocked with a smart key. However, if a door is not opened within 40 seconds, the security system re-engages the locks and the alarm re-arms. Automatic re-locking and re-arming is a precautionary action to protect the vehicle when it is unintentionally left unlocked.
If an audible warning sounds when the vehicle is unlocked, there may be a fault with the alarm sensors. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer as soon as possible.
PASSIVE ENTRY
Passive entry allows the vehicle to be opened if a smart key is within 39 in (1 m) of the door handle or the exterior trunk release button.
The smart key may not be detected if it is inside a metal container, or is shielded by a device with a back-lit LCD screen, e.g., a cellphone. Keep the smart key clear of such devices when attempting passive entry, passive locking or push button starting.
The smart key needs only to be on the driver’s person, or in a non-metallic bag or briefcase. It does not need to be exposed or handled.
The passive entry sensor is located on the inner surface of the door handle. Grip and pull the door handle to open the door. The vehicle unlocks, the alarm system disarms, and the hazard warning lights flash twice to confirm unlocking. If power-fold mirrors are enabled, they fold out.
When single-point entry is the current security setting and a door other than the driver’s door is opened first, all of the doors unlock.
After entering the vehicle, and closing all of the doors, the vehicle scans the interior for a valid smart key. If a valid smart key is not detected, the message center displays the message, Smart Key Not Found. If this situation occurs, use a valid smart key to carry out the keyless start backup procedure. See ENGINE START BACKUP.
ACTIVITY KEY
The activity key is a security wrist strap devised to support activities, e.g., swimming, when the smart key would be obtrusive or difficult to keep secure. The activity key is waterproof to a depth of 18 m and is shockproof.
While the activity key is worn on the wrist, the smart key can remain inside the vehicle. When the activity key is activated, the vehicle locks, the alarm system arms, and any smart key remaining inside the vehicle is disabled.
Locking preference settings are retained when locking or unlocking the vehicle using the activity key, e.g., single or multi-point entry. See 2-STAGE UNLOCKING and GLOBAL OPENING.
The ignition must be switched off. After exiting the vehicle and closing the last open door, or the tailgate, the antenna for the activity key activates for 30 seconds. The antenna is located behind the letter R for the Rover of the tailgate’s Range Rover badge. The user has this time to place the activity key wrist strap against the letter R. When the security pairing is complete, the vehicle locks and arms the alarm system. The hazard warning lights flash to confirm. If power-fold mirrors are enabled, they fold in.
If a locking attempt is unsuccessful, an audible alert is given. Check that all of the doors and the tailgate are closed, and that the ignition is switched off.
If the tailgate of a locked vehicle is opened using the smart key or the gesture tailgate feature, an audible alert may sound when re-closing the tailgate. Should this occur, fully unlock the vehicle before attempting to close the tailgate.
When the vehicle is locked with the activity key, any valid smart key remaining inside the vehicle is disabled. Any valid smart key outside the vehicle remains enabled.
When returning to the vehicle, press the tailgate release button to reactivate the antenna. The antenna activates for 30 seconds, allowing the user to place the activity key wrist strap against the letter R. When the antenna recognizes the activity key, the vehicle unlocks and disarms the alarm system. The hazard warning lights flash to confirm. If the power-fold mirrors are enabled, they unfold.
When the vehicle is unlocked with the activity key, any valid smart key inside the vehicle re-enables.
Only the activity key initially used to lock the vehicle can re-enable a disabled smart key(s).
GLOBAL OPENING
To unlock the vehicle and open all of the windows simultaneously, press and hold the smart key’s unlock button for 3 seconds.
To cancel global opening, press any of the buttons on the smart key.
Global opening of windows can be enabled and disabled via the Vehicle settings menu.
See INSTRUMENT PANEL.
CONVENIENCE MODE
When the driver’s door is opened using either the smart key or keyless entry, the vehicle’s electrical system initiates convenience mode. The following systems become functional:
- Seat position memory.
- Seat and steering column adjustment.
- Interior and exterior lighting.
- Instrument panel.
- Auxiliary power sockets.
SMART KEY SYSTEM TRANSMITTERS
Keep any implanted medical device at least 9 in (22 cm) away from any transmitter mounted in the vehicle. Doing so helps avoid any possibility of interference between the system and device. Interference may cause the implanted medical device to malfunction, potentially causing serious injury or death.
For more information on the locations of the security system transmitters, see SMART KEY TRANSMITTER LOCATIONS.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWERED TAILGATE
Before operating the tailgate, make sure that anyone in the vicinity does not have any part of their body in a position where it could be trapped. A soft-close mechanism draws the tailgate home to its fully latched position. Note that this soft-close feature does not incorporate object detection. If parts of the body become trapped, death or serious injury could occur.
While the tailgate is open, the locking latch is exposed. Do not attempt to manually close the latch, as it may automatically soft-close and trap items or body parts.
Make sure there is sufficient space above and at the rear of the vehicle, before operating the tailgate. Insufficient opening space may result in damage to the vehicle.
Do not operate the tailgate if a cycle rack is fitted to the tailgate. Remove any cycles or racks before operating the tailgate. Cycles and/or racks may cause interference in the operation of the tailgate.
- Upper tailgate open or close: Press to open, stop, reverse direction or close the upper tailgate.
- Lower tailgate open or close: The button is visible only when the upper tailgate is open. Press to open, stop, reverse direction, or close the lower tailgate.
- Tailgate close: Press to close both tailgates.
The external release button operates if all of the doors are unlocked and the gear selector is in the Park (P) position. The external tailgate release button operates differently when the gear selector is in the Neutral (N)position. Operation begins only if all of the doors are unlocked, and the ignition is in convenience mode or switched off. The button does not operate if the gear selector is in any other position. See CONVENIENCE MODE.
The powered upper tailgate can also be opened or closed using the following methods:
- The interior tailgate release button. See DRIVER CONTROLS.
- The smart key’s tailgate release button. See UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE.
After the tailgate has opened to its set height, it can be manually raised or lowered. If the tailgate fails to open or close correctly, close it manually and then press the tailgate release switch again.
As the closing tailgate approaches the closed position, it soft-closes to the fully closed position. The soft close feature draws the tailgate home to its fully latched position. If the vehicle was previously locked, the alarm re-arms. The hazard warning lights flash to confirm the alarm status. An audible confirmation may also be given.
If a tailgate switch is pressed while the tailgate is opening or closing, all movement stops. However, if a button is pressed during the soft-close stage, the request is ignored.
Object detection while opening: If an object is detected that would interfere with the tailgate opening, tailgate movement stops. Remove any obstructions and press the tailgate button again to open.
Object detection while closing: If an object is detected that would interfere with a tailgate closing. The tailgate movement stops and then reverses to the fully open position, if able to do so. An audible warning is given to indicate a mislock. Remove any obstructions and if the tailgate is open, press the tailgate button again to close the tailgate. If the tailgate is not open, press a tailgate release switch to open the tailgate and remove any obstructions. Once the obstructions have been removed, press the tailgate close button to close the tailgate.
If a valid smart key cannot be detected within 39 in (1 m) of the rear of the vehicle, the tailgate will not power close. An audible warning sounds to indicate a mislock.
If the tailgate is closed manually, the vehicle searches for a valid smart key. If no smart key is detected within 39 in (1 m) of the rear of the vehicle, or a smart key remains inside the vehicle, an audible warning sounds to indicate a mislock. The tailgate re-opens after approximately 3 seconds.
If the smart key remains inside the vehicle when the vehicle is locked and the alarm is set, a warning is given. The warning indicates a mislock and the tailgate re-opens after approximately 3 seconds. The smart key may not be detected if it is inside a metal container, or is shielded by a device with a back-lit LCD screen. For example a smartphone or a laptop.
TAILGATE OPENING HEIGHT
It is possible to set the maximum height to which a powered upper tailgate will open. This is useful in parking areas with very low roofs, or just for ease of use.
- Open the upper tailgate to the position you want to set as the maximum height. Press either upper tailgate mounted button to stop movement, or position the upper tailgate manually.
- Make sure the upper tailgate is stationary for at least 3 seconds.
- To set the opening height: Press and hold the tailgate close button, mounted on the upper tailgate, until you hear a chime.
- Press and release the tailgate close button to close the tailgate. Open the tailgate again to check the upper tailgate opens to programmed height. See OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWERED TAILGATE.
If, after performing part 3 of the process, the upper, or upper and lower tailgates close automatically, the required height has not been set. Repeat the process making sure that all of the steps are adhered to.
To reset the maximum opening height to full, repeat the process. Manually move the upper tailgate to the fully open position before pressing and holding the tailgate close button.
The powered tailgate may lose its position memory if there are multiple object detections or if the battery voltage is low. Powered operation may be inhibited.
To reset maximum tailgate opening hight:
- Manually close the tailgate.
- Press a tailgate release button.
- Allow the tailgate to power fully open or to the previously set position.
- Press and release the tailgate close button.
- Allow the tailgate to power close fully.
The tailgate’s programmed position memory will now be restored.
GESTURE TAILGATE
Make sure that the standing area is stable and not slippery before performing the kick movement. Slipping may cause serious injueries or death.
Do not make contact with the vehicle’s exhaust. The vehicle’s exhaust may be hot and can cause injury.
Make sure that there is sufficient space above and at the rear of the vehicle before operating the tailgate. Insufficient opening space may result in damage to the vehicle.
Do not operate the tailgate if a bicycle rack is fitted to the tailgate. Remove any bicycles or racks before operating the tailgate. Cycles and/or racks may cause interference in the operation of the tailgate.
Sensors are positioned within the outer parts of the rear bumper. The sensors recognize movement of a foot below the bumper level and allow automatic opening or closing of the powered tailgate.
To operate the gesture tailgate, approach the vehicle, and perform a smooth kick and return motion. The kick should last between 1 and 2 seconds and takes place within one of the vehicle’s two sensor areas, as illustrated. When a valid kick movement is recognized by the vehicle, the turn signals flash and the tailgate operates.
The gesture action is a smooth kick and return motion, not a swipe motion.
If the ignition is switched on, the tailgate operates but the turn signals do not flash.
A valid smart key must be within 47 in 1.2 m of the tailgate. The smart key may not be detected if it is inside a metal container, or is shielded by a device with a back-lit LCD screen. For example a smartphone. Keep the smart key clear of such devices when attempting hands-free operation of the powered tailgate.
Certain conditions may affect the performance of the sensors, and movement beneath the bumper may not be detected. If this should happen, use the interior tailgate button or the smart key’s tailgate button. Check the operation of the gesture tailgate when the vehicle is in a new location. See UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE and DRIVER CONTROLS.
Unintentional opening: In exceptional circumstances, and if the smart key is within 47 in (1.2 m) of the tailgate, the powered tailgate may open unintentionally due to the following:
- Car washing or high pressure cleaning.
- Moving objects beneath the rear bumper sensors.
- While changing a rear road wheel.
- While fitting snow chains to the rear wheels.
DRIVE-AWAY LOCKING
Drive-away locking automatically locks all of the doors when the vehicle reaches a set speed. The drive-away locking feature can be enabled or disabled via Vehicle settings in the instrument panel menu. See INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU.
After drive-away locking has taken place, press the door unlock or lock button to override the feature for the current trip. The unlock and lock buttons are located inside of the front doors. See DOOR LOCKS AND HANDLES.
SMART KEY DEACTIVATION
Key deactivation is intended to secure keys that have been stored in the vehicle. A deactivated key will not start the vehicle. Keys become deactivated when left inside the vehicle when the alarm is armed. For example, if the vehicle is locked by another key, or if keyless locking arms the alarm. Keys become deactivated if left inside the vehicle when closing the tailgate, trunk lid or taildoor while the alarm is armed.
To reactivate a key:
- Start the vehicle using another activated smart key or activity key, or
- Unlock the vehicle using the InControl Remote application.
DEPLOYABLE SIDE STEPS
The deployable side steps are full length steps that are stowed below the side sills and under the vehicle. When the deployable side step is activated it automatically deploys if any of the doors are opened on the appropriate side. If doors on both sides are opened, both side steps deploy.
The deployable side steps can be set via the touchscreen’s Side step menu. Select On or Off. See SYSTEM SETTINGS.
The vehicle remembers the set status and a change to the status can be made at any time. When set to On, the side steps are activated in auto mode.
The deployable side steps do not deploy when the vehicle is traveling at more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the side steps are already deployed, they stow automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h).
The deployable side steps return to their previous position if an obstruction is encountered during operation. If this occurs, the touchscreen displays a warning. If a further obstruction is met in the reverse direction, the steps will stop mid state. Remove the obstruction before operating the side steps again.
Make sure the side steps are fully deployed and have completed their operation before stepping on the running boards. Failing to do so can cause the side steps to reverse direction.
After a side step has been deployed, automatic operation is activated under the following conditions:
- Stows 5 seconds after both doors on the side of the vehicle are closed;
- Stows immediately when both doors on the side are closed and a transmission drive gear is selected;
- Stows immediately when all doors are closed and vehicle is locked from outside using smartkey or keyless entry.
When the vehicle is unlocked from the outside, the side steps deploy if the deployable side steps menu status is set to On. Operation of the side steps on one or both sides of the vehicle is dependent on the following unlocking status:
- When the smart key is set to single-point entry, on the first press of the smart key, the side step deploys on only the driver’s side. A second press also deploys the passenger side step.
- When the smart key is set to multi-point entry, both side steps deploy.
- Keyless entry deploys both side steps.
When the smart key or keyless entry is used to unlock the vehicle, and subsequently no door is opened, the side steps automatically stow after 1 minute.
The side steps can be deployed indefinitely to access the roof, cleaning or accessing the jacking points. On the Side steps menu, select Roof access. The electric parking brake must be on and the vehicle unlocked to activate Roof access. The side steps deploy and remain in their deployed position until Roof access is deselected. The deployed position deactivates automatically, and returns to the automatic setting, if the vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h), or if the vehicle’s doors are locked.
Use Roof access mode to enable cleaning of the steps and the underside of the vehicle in a pull-through car wash, follow the steps above to activate Roof access mode. Once in Roof Access mode, release the electric parking brake. The vehicle can now move up to 3 mph (5 km/h) without the side steps stowing.
To prevent potential damage to side steps, the side steps do not deploy when the vehicle is in certain terrain response programs.
Enabling Off-road operation mode allows the deployable side steps to continue operating in otherwise restricted terrain response programs.
Use of Off-road operation mode can result in damage to the vehicle in unsuitable terrain. Make sure there are no obstructions in path of side steps before operating Off-road operation mode.
SMART KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Make sure the following warnings have been read and fully understood before using components with coin or button cell batteries. Failure to follow the guidance could result in serious injury or death.
Chemical burn hazard. Batteries can cause severe internal burns within 2 hours of swallowing and may result in death. If it is suspected that a battery may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek medical advice immediately.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep the product away from children.
The instrument panel displays a warning message if the smart key battery needs replacing. A depleted smart key battery significantly decreases its effective range.
To replace the battery:
- Push the button on the smart key, to remove the emergency key blade.
- Pull the emergency key blade in the direction of the arrow.
- Use the emergency key blade to separate the smart key’s body.
- Remove the battery and press the upper positive terminal until the negative grid is touched. Upon recovering the position of the terminal, the coin cell shall have firm positive contact with the upper terminal.
- Fit a new and unused CR2032 type battery, available from a retailer/authorized repairer, with the positive (+) side upward.
- For cars with passive entry: after replacing the battery, allow 10 minutes for the internal battery to recharge before testing the smart key function.
Avoid touching the new battery. Moisture or oil from fingers can reduce battery life and corrode the contacts.
If the low battery warning does not extinguish, it indicates that the replacement battery is not in a new and unused condition.
Refit the parts in reverse order. Make sure that the parts click securely into place.
Battery disposal: Batteries contain harmful substances and must be disposed of correctly. Seek advice on disposal from a retailer/authorized repairer and/or the local authority.
SMART KEY CARE
To prevent accidental or unauthorized operation, never leave the smart key unattended in the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. The vehicle can be operated when the smart key remains inside the vehicle. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death.
Do not expose the smart key to extremes of heat, dust or humidity. Do not allow the smart key to come into contact with fluids. Do not leave the smart key exposed to direct sunlight, as it could result in damage to the smart key.
The Radio Frequency (RF) used by the smart key may be used by other devices, e.g., medical equipment. Use of such devices may prevent the smart key from operating correctly.
The emergency key blade number is recorded on an attached label. Peel off the label and keep it safe, but not in the vehicle.
The operational range of the smart key varies considerably, depending on atmospheric conditions and interference from other transmitting devices.
To avoid permanent damage to the smart keys, replace the batteries in all of the smart keys simultaneously when the Smart Key battery low message is displayed.
POWER CLOSE REAR DOORS
Before operating the power close rear doors, make sure that anyone in the vicinity does not have any body part in a position where it could be trapped. Even with an anti-trap system, death or serious injury could occur.
The power-close feature allows for a passenger to close the rear doors using the buttons on the rear console.
Press and hold the relevant button to close the rear door.
The rear doors can be opened and held in any required position. Move the door to the required position and hold for approximately one second. The door’s mechanism applies a brake to help prevent movement of the door. Increased force is required to move the door from the held position.