you learn something every day

[johng39]

Driving along and I change the DSC to track mode. The digital display then displays an annoying message and no speed. Purely by chance I press the 'read' button and my speed re-appears.

I must read the manual sometime, I bet there are other useful tips. .

Just thought I would share for other non-manual readers .

[Jockman]

RTFM John

Pretty sure the message will disappear in due course anyway, of its own volition

[George H]

Jockman said:

Pretty sure the message will disappear in due course anyway, of its own volition

It does I think.

Like the stupid ice warning message when it's less than 5 degrees or so. Such a pointless thing, really winds me up.

[Jockman]

George H said:

...Like the stupid ice warning message when it's less than 5 degrees or so. Such a pointless thing, really winds me up.

+1 - but all the manufacturers do that now, with varying benchmarks.

My BMW tells me at 3 degrees, whilst my Aston tells me at 4 degrees??

Scientifically, at what temp is black ice no longer able to sustain itself ??

I do of course refer to frozen water rather than my learned friend on the forum

[slinky]

Apologies for the intrusion, my skoda warns me at 4 degrees, but also warns me at -4, as in, if it warms up from -5 to -4 it then gives me an ice warning...

[Jockman]

slinky said:

Apologies for the intrusion, my skoda warns me at 4 degrees, but also warns me at -4, as in, if it warms up from -5 to -4 it then gives me an ice warning...

No intrusion at all slinky....that certainly is a new one on me

[AMDBSNick]

My old V8V constantly told me my tyre pressures were wrong. That was actually bks

[Jockman]

AMDBSNick said:

My old V8V constantly told me my tyre pressures were wrong. That was actually bks

Might have been a faulty TPMS (if applicable) Nick.

Mine came up the other day so I attached the compressor and - lo and behold - every single one needed air

[AMDBSNick]

Jockman said:

Might have been a faulty TPMS (if applicable) Nick.

Mine came up the other day so I attached the compressor and - lo and behold - every single one needed air

It was indeed a faulty TPMS. No matter how many times the dealer tried to put it right it just refused to play ball

[George H]

Jockman said:

+1 - but all the manufacturers do that now, with varying benchmarks.

My BMW tells me at 3 degrees, whilst my Aston tells me at 4 degrees??

My Polo is at 4 degrees, as per the Aston.

I'm guessing it's some sort of bks health and safety legislation that means they're all fitted with ice warnings now?

[johng39]

Jockman said:

RTFM John

Pretty sure the message will disappear in due course anyway, of its own volition

RTFM indeed, I just never do.

[brakedwell]

The XF ding dongs at every little excuse

[mikey k]

Jockman said:

Mine came up the other day so I attached the compressor and - lo and behold - every single one needed air

I've just seen this out the window!

Dealer busy?

[Jockman]

mikey k said:

I've just seen this out the window!

Dealer busy?

Don't mention pigs mate !!

[johng39]

Jockman said:

Don't mention pigs mate !!

is that where bacon comes from then. Where's George?