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by The voice of raisin
Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What have you just found out about your XC40.
Replies: 591
Views: 237705

Re: What have you just found out about your XC40.

With the new 2021 software system update I love the way that both driving mode and specific gear can be invoked with the voice control. To be able to say "Driving Mode: Dynamic" followed by "Gear Change: Three", is sensational.
by The voice of raisin
Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driving Modes
Replies: 16
Views: 7572

Re: Driving Modes

In all seriousness I'd tend to use eco in motorway/good clear A roads at decent speeds, say 50 to 70 mph. You'll get most benefit when in the eco coasting mode, so long downhill stretches. The eco mode is the direct opposite of dynamic, so the car will tend to change gear more quickly and engage hig...
by The voice of raisin
Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driving Modes
Replies: 16
Views: 7572

Re: Driving Modes

Regarding driving modes, can some of you tell me in which cases it is advisable to use the ECO mode? Is it better to use it while driving through the city traffic, while cruising on local roads or while driving 60-80 mph on highways? During winter time? During summer time? Up the hills? Downhill? A...
by The voice of raisin
Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Washer fluid lifespan?
Replies: 8
Views: 2495

Re: Washer fluid lifespan?

Please bear in mind that with light switch set to OFF the DLR lights will be FRONT lights only. If you switch the light switch to the "sidelight" symbol you will get front DLR lights plus the added benefit of rear lights as well. It gives you a little rear safety, again without activating ...