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by Ian333
Tue May 28, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: April software update
Replies: 9
Views: 5211

Re: April software update

Oooohhh... I like the Polestar showing in dynamic mode.

I’ll have to see if my dealer will do the update outside of a service as I’ve got 8 months to wait for that??
by Ian333
Tue May 14, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: 4C active damping comfort.
Replies: 9
Views: 5036

Re: 4C active damping comfort.

Hi, In the UK, it cannot be switched off or controlled individually other than by selecting one of the drive modes. I can tell the difference between the suspension in comfort mode and dynamic mode and actually prefer dynamic as the whole car is less ‘floaty’. It’s very comfortable in comfort but it...
by Ian333
Sun May 12, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Question re cruise control & ACC
Replies: 5
Views: 3208

Re: Question re cruise control & ACC

I’m in the UK so not sure if all countries are the same but... On the left hand buttons on the steering wheel, you can scroll with the left/right buttons to choose from speed limiter / cruise control / pilot assist. The cruise control option is either normal cruise or adaptive cruise and this can be...
by Ian333
Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: T5 AWD Fuel Economy - what are you getting?
Replies: 22
Views: 12262

Re: T5 AWD Fuel Economy - what are you getting?

I use Fuelly as I don’t really trust the cars information and am getting 28.8 over my first 1500 miles with a best of 34.7 and worst of 17 although that one included sitting on my driveway a lot with the engine running learning all the tech in the car! According The the car I get around 30 mpg on my...
by Ian333
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:17 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Boot opening daft question
Replies: 14
Views: 9820

Re: Boot opening daft question

There’s no such thing as a daft question but I’ll ask a ‘daft’ one back...

Did you spec your car with the powered tailgate as I believe that kick unlocking and powering the tailgate are separate options.
by Ian333
Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Stone chip on bonnet
Replies: 3
Views: 2467

Re: Stone chip on bonnet

Thanks drjamesr for your comprehensive reply... I’ll give it a go as I’ve already got the Volvo touch up set.

Wish me luck!!
by Ian333
Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Stone chip on bonnet
Replies: 3
Views: 2467

Stone chip on bonnet

Hi All, Washing my car today and noticed a scratch on the bonnet which I guess must have been a stone. Pretty gutted but inevitable eventually I guess, just a shame its after 2 months :-( It's difficult to get a decent picture as its (stone) black and like a mirror now but I've tried and my finger i...
by Ian333
Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Individual Drive Mode Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 3707

Re: Individual Drive Mode Questions

On the dials in dynamic mode, you lose the READY symbol as it disables start/stop.

Not sure about dynamic braking but dynamic suspension firms up the suspension if you have FourC active suspension otherwise I don’t think it does anything as it’s got nothing to adjust.
by Ian333
Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Brakes
Replies: 8
Views: 5001

Re: Brakes

Hiya,
I’ve got an R Design and find the brakes absolutely fine. There is an option in the drive mode selector to change the sensitivity of them as well.
I’ve had an M3 and a R35 GTR previously so am used to ‘sporty’ cars and the XC40 brakes are absolutely ok compared.
by Ian333
Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:37 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 7867

Re: Polestar Upgrade

I’ve had it now for 5 days but not done many miles yet. From the few miles I have done, the mid range torque is definitel y noticeable and feels very ‘punchy’ between say 2k and 4.5k revs. The gear changes are also a lot faster and now sounds and feels more like a Manual or dual clutch box and is re...