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by frtsrm
Mon May 16, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Android Car Auto / Full Screen ?
Replies: 1
Views: 7270

Re: Android Car Auto / Full Screen ?

Congrats on your new car! If your car has the Sensus system, then unfortunately Android Auto only lives in the bottom half of the screen and you cannot have the apps in full screen. However, Google has just announced a major update that is supposed to make full screen AA possible in any AA-compatibl...
by frtsrm
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Have I made the right choice choosing the T3 8 speed auto?
Replies: 13
Views: 4033

Re: Have I made the right choice choosing the T3 8 speed auto?

I have a T3 Auto since August 2020 and I have few complaints. It's certainly not underpowered, acceleration from standstill more than enough for me, overtaking on motorways not a problem at all. I wish it were more refined and quiet though. Not a big problem. Oh and fuel consumption in city traffic ...
by frtsrm
Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Spotify Update finally
Replies: 3
Views: 1192

Re: Spotify Update finally

Yes! Just like that! And hallelujah, "podcasts" are finally there! I'm really happy that they finally listened!
by frtsrm
Thu Feb 17, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Fuel tank level
Replies: 34
Views: 7248

Re: Fuel tank level

This thread has turned into a perfect example of how misinformation spreads :) Fortunately, reality made its comeback towards the end :)

Truth: "The fuel gauge reflects the amount of fluid in the tank and not the miles it will do"

Regards.
by frtsrm
Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Stop/start
Replies: 41
Views: 24761

Re: Stop/start

Definitely one of the the most annoying features. It stops inappropriately eg when edging forward in a parking space etc. Volvo ought to program a longer delay before this feature initiates It does get better with practice, I can say that from experience. In the car park situation it's very easy to...
by frtsrm
Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: VOC is now Volvo Cars
Replies: 44
Views: 11710

Re: VOC is now Volvo Cars

My Samsung Note 9 is on Android 10 and the app version is 5.0.2 (updated last week).
by frtsrm
Tue May 25, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Blind spots.
Replies: 32
Views: 11269

Re: Blind spots.

Donmac, with BLIS you should have absolutely no problems with any blind spots. The mirrors are good and the orange warning is something you very soon get used to as a benefit. The 360 camera is great for slow speed manoeuvring. BLIS has certainly helped on a few occasions in supermarket car parks w...
by frtsrm
Tue May 04, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: A Eureka Moment on MPG...
Replies: 31
Views: 9080

Re: A Eureka Moment on MPG...

It’s quite obvious that some of you posting in this thread ( you know who you are) have no interest in mpg figures, in fact I’d go as far as saying the subject seems to somewhat annoy you. If your only reason for posting in the thread is to criticise other people’s interests and life choices then p...
by frtsrm
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Front Facing Camera
Replies: 2
Views: 2831

Re: Front Facing Camera

Apparently, XC40 is equipped with a front facing camera capable of capturing and saving images. Going through privacy settings in VOC app I found that when active safety data recorder is turned on, forward facing camera will capture images for 4 seconds before and after collisions. I wonder if thes...
by frtsrm
Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: An end to dealerships
Replies: 14
Views: 3877

Re: An end to dealerships

That's the rub. I've no problem with ordering on line if I have seen and test driven the car. What I really object to is a Tesla/Polestar approach where there are set prices and no discounts and no negotiation even on part exchange. I can see why Volvo want to do it - no discounts equals bigger pro...