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by Exmpa
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Road speed signs display
Replies: 18
Views: 1175

Re: Road speed signs display

I have a Sensus driven system and have occasionally seen the National Speed Limit sign but it has been infrequent and caused no issues. In general the reading of signs is consistent and glitches few and far between. However that only applies to the normal function, on the occasions I have selected t...
by Exmpa
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: D3 auto gear box
Replies: 2
Views: 402

Re: D3 auto gear box

I too have a D3 of similar age and very occasionally have noticed the behaviour that you describe. I have not been able to identify any particular set of conditions that precipitates it, and since the rate of occurrence is very low am not bothered by it. The only thing I would add, is that I am quit...
by Exmpa
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Parking - harder than I thought
Replies: 25
Views: 4460

Re: Parking - harder than I thought

I'm on my 3rd Volvo (S80, S60 and XC40) backing up is not a problem but I can never ever get in square! Always come in at an angle 😜. All 3. I think it's the mirrors deceiving me! I’m glad it’s not just me! Even with the rear view camera I still sometimes get caught out. I have tried to analyse the...
by Exmpa
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Cruise control/speed limiter
Replies: 11
Views: 1249

Re: Cruise control/speed limiter

I have a Sensus D3 and toggling between (non-adaptive) Cruise Control and Speed Limiter is accomplished by the left/right cursor buttons on the left hand steering wheel spoke. It’s simple, convenient and intuitive. I was loaned an EV when mine was last in for service and found exactly what the OP de...
by Exmpa
Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Confused about engine and transmission options
Replies: 15
Views: 1877

Re: Confused about engine and transmission options

Has anybody converted from manual to auto and never looked back? Although whatcar.com's long term review of the D4 was positive, even they commented on the "rather slow-witted automatic gearbox that frequently lets the engine rev higher than it needs to and perhaps goes some way to explaining ...
by Exmpa
Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 2023 model XC40 MHEV Core more teething troubles
Replies: 27
Views: 5668

Re: 2023 model XC40 MHEV Core more teething troubles

If it has the Google system then it's there whether you want it or not. Cant be turned on or off. To be honest the speed limit warning is hopeless. Frequently wrong. it will suddenly change to 30mph mid motorway for no obvious reason. Unfortunately it cant be relied upon. I keep hoping it will impr...
by Exmpa
Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:43 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 2023 model XC40 MHEV Core more teething troubles
Replies: 27
Views: 5668

Re: 2023 model XC40 MHEV Core more teething troubles

I have a MY20 with the Sensus system and find the Road Sign Information (RSI) operates reliably. There is the occasional glitch but this is more often due to inconsistent signage rather than software issues. However when Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL) is activated things seem to go awry. I tried ASL ...
by Exmpa
Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:39 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Speed cameras
Replies: 70
Views: 7484

Re: Speed cameras

I use the manual speed limiter along with Road Sign Information (RSI) nearly all the time. I have tried the Speed Sign Assist (SSA) with the speed limiter on a number of occasions but in common with other posters found it highly unsatisfactory. On the same journey I have found significant difference...
by Exmpa
Sat Jun 18, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Car doesnt start after accident
Replies: 10
Views: 3312

Re: Car doesnt start after accident

It is possible that the Safety Mode may have been activated: Safety mode Safety mode is a protective state that is triggered when a collision may have damaged any of the car's vital functions, such as the fuel lines, sensors for any of the safety systems, or the brake system. It shouldn’t immobilise...
by Exmpa
Wed May 25, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Tyre Pressure Warning every few weeks
Replies: 3
Views: 1484

Re: Tyre Pressure Warning every few weeks

I haven’t had any issues with my XC40 although I did get a few warnings on my V40 that used a similar monitoring system. What I found was that the system calibration procedure had to be followed precisely to avoid the warning reoccurring. Having just read the procedure for storing a new tyre pressur...