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by chingf0rd
Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Park In (Park Assist Pilot thing) - Parallel Parking
Replies: 9
Views: 5646

Park In (Park Assist Pilot thing) - Parallel Parking

I've not used this much, but when parallel parking, I've managed to use it when approaching spaces on the left, and I'm certain that it worked the one time I've approached to get a space on the right too, but recently all I get it that it is 'scanning left' - any idea how this 'assist' works to get ...
by chingf0rd
Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102122

Re: Polestar

Done it...

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Dynamic mode - very nice - more urgency and car leaps forward on the throttle.

Comfort mode - gears changes appear more smooth and the extra slug of torque is apparent.
by chingf0rd
Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: T5 - Start/Stop
Replies: 18
Views: 13306

T5 - Start/Stop

I haven't had a chance to do a long trip recently and only done a few short shopping/in-law visits, but the start/stop doesn't seem to be kicking in. I know from the manual that it has to meet certain engine/safety conditions but even after 30 mins of town driving in standard comfort mode, the 'Read...
by chingf0rd
Wed Aug 01, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102122

Re: Polestar

93p increase in my insurance! But 19.50GBP admin fee too.
by chingf0rd
Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Opening Tailgate With Foot Movement
Replies: 15
Views: 10642

Re: Opening Tailgate With Foot Movement

I let my dog open it with a wave of his tail now.
by chingf0rd
Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: What do you think of the new Q3?
Replies: 26
Views: 31413

Re: What do you think of the new Q3?

Plus how much does a like for like config cost? I bet it's a few k more than the equivalent XC40.
by chingf0rd
Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102122

Re: Polestar

Ok - booked my T5 in for Polestar on the 14 August.
by chingf0rd
Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102122

Re: Polestar

erm... Is it wonky? or just an illusion?
by chingf0rd
Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 138703

Re: MPG - Again :-)

T5 - 28.5mpg with 1100 on the clock - one long holiday run and plenty of short shop/in-laws runs. 95% on comfort drive mode.
by chingf0rd
Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Off Road Mode
Replies: 2
Views: 3393

Re: Off Road Mode

I think if you go > 25 mph the car will automatically revert to "another drive mode" :

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