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by asb
Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Letter for Sweden on apple carplay
Replies: 19
Views: 2325

Re: Letter for Sweden on apple carplay

Dear Volvo Sweden, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my thoughts on the current Apple CarPlay interface in the older XC40 model. As an avid fan of your vehicles and technology, I believe that the Apple CarPlay system would greatly benefit from a full-screen display. In my o...
by asb
Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What are these for??…..
Replies: 2
Views: 655

Re: What are these for??…..

Try putting it in the ISOFIX slot on the back of the rear seats.
by asb
Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Sensus Map 1380 now available...
Replies: 245
Views: 48887

Re: Sensus Map 1380 now available...

We're still talking about map updates right?
by asb
Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: XC40 facelift coming?
Replies: 12
Views: 7836

Re: XC40 facelift coming?

Seems to me the Volvo implementation of Android Automotive is a work in progress. Using the customer for beta testing, and relying on their enthusiasm is not the best approach. The same formula used by other brands, namely Mercedes with its MBUX in Class A. One of the reasons why I changed my car. ...
by asb
Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Front parking Sensor
Replies: 7
Views: 4544

Re: Front parking Sensor

I don't get it either, but it's an option across the entire XC40 lineup.
by asb
Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: What car are you changing from?
Replies: 197
Views: 145011

Re: What car are you changing from?

Mercedes A Class (W177) recent model.
180D
2018
by asb
Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: XC40 Fuel figures 1st year of ownership
Replies: 21
Views: 5588

Re: XC40 Fuel figures 1st year of ownership

Does anyone know of an App or something that can record the figures for the recharge, I have a meter on the plug used to charge it, so have that info, have also a simple spreadsheet that works out cost per mile info, but just wondered if anyone had a hybrid type app. Thanks https://www.spritmonitor...
by asb
Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Could you drive it into a brick wall?
Replies: 9
Views: 2607

Re: Could you drive it into a brick wall?

That situation where the car doesn't fully brake when a person passes in front...it makes me very doubtful...the test assumes that the person calmly continues forward, when normally he gets scared and can go back...or else he runs in front, what a great option! :) All other systems, yes, seem effect...
by asb
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Spotify app not launching
Replies: 14
Views: 5197

Re: Spotify app not launching

No problem opening source Spotify on my XC40. My21 version of May 2021
by asb
Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Speed Sign Assist
Replies: 22
Views: 8249

Re: Speed Sign Assist

I have the maps updated and the system recognizes the traffic signs, but for some reason it understands that the image signs are speed limit when they are informative.
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