Things you didn't know about your car ... - Page 12

rossh · 15th February 2008, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

T4 options list:-

These are the see you home lighting options
Headlamp delay on or off
Tail lamp delay on or off
Number plate lamp delay on or off

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...2&postcount=21

nice one.

Thanks.

Ross

GERFIX · 15th February 2008, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

T4 options list:-

These are the see you home lighting options
Headlamp delay on or off
Tail lamp delay on or off
Number plate lamp delay on or off

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...2&postcount=21

So the three can be activated/de-activated independently of each other then? I have a feeling my headlamp delay is activated in that case.
Is it feasible for one of us to go to our local "T4 guy" and have some/all of these options altered within a reasonable time, i.e. can all the options be changed within an hour or does this take a fair bit of time? I think you know where I'm going with this - no-one likes going to a garage and paying for someone "flicking switches" for a couple of hours

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GreyGhost · 15th February 2008, 15:31

Should take no more than ten minutes to switch on or off any options, they are all on the same screen, I think from memory you have to save the settings in between each change, I can't recall whether the procedure will allow all the changes to be set then save all changes.
Expect to pay for an hour minimum though.

GERFIX · 15th February 2008, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Expect to pay for an hour minimum though.

That's exactly what I wanted to be paying

. Seriously though, that's what I had hoped because there are a few options I might look at having set/unset on my motor. I suppose the bottom line is actually speaking to the people who will be doing the job and my local guys seem to be quite honest, especially the parts guys.

nick nick · 15th February 2008, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxlin

Seat adjustment from the key fob,

Radio goes off after 20 minutes if left on without key in ignition, so you can't leave it on all night.

Also, although I knew about the self-dimming mirror, it was interesting to play a torch on the sensor during daylight, and watch the mirror darken!

OK, I know it's sad.........

I have a cdti conn se and my radio will not work if the
key is not in the ignition !
regards
NICK NICK

brownie21 · 15th February 2008, 20:44

I have just found out to my amazement that my R75 can sometimes travel at least 4 miles before the airbag warning light comes on!! In the past it has been on constantly. This car always seems to stun me into a draw-dropping sense of astonishment everytime I turn the key in the ignition.

raykay · 15th February 2008, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick nick

I have a cdti conn se and my radio will not work if the
key is not in the ignition !
regards
NICK NICK

The radio staying on for 20 mins is a feature of the radio, not the car. I know the Symphony does it, not sure of others.

JohnDotCom · 15th February 2008, 21:38

I like when you unlock the Car the Sat Nav Screen shows its Welcome picture, either the Rover or MG one you have done or the Standard BMW brand name.
Serves no purpose but looks good.

Phil · 15th February 2008, 22:07

If you are in pitch dark and you press the unlock button twice in quick succession the hazards light up for about 5 seconds. It is enough time for you to get your bearings at least.

BigJacko · 8th April 2008, 02:35

I like the way I can unlock just my side of the car with one push of the remote, to let only me in, in dodgy areas. Or when it's raining, and the missus has given me jip, I can accidentally forget that second press for just a tad, rain-absorbingly longer moment (though not now she's pregnant, of course!

).

And I love the way that if, perchance, her indoors hasn't properly shut her door, the 75 will politely warn me when I lock the car, in a manner totally suited to a gentleman's carriage; like having a butler called Jeeves gently cough down a horn-trumpet in a most subtle yet unmissable way. And at all other times when the alarm is armed normally, it never makes even a peep, and won't wake the neighbours when you come home late at night.

The wife's car, in contrast, toots away ike the Italian National Anthem every time you simply lock the doors, and if you are unfortunate enough to leave a door open when locking, will it warn you? Oh no... it'll just unlock every door again very quickly, wait for you to get halfway down the street, or up the stairs and into the bathroom, and then sound the SWAT-team alarm and call the cavalry (and the local EHO).

Our Rovers are soooo refined, don't-you-know...

15th February 2008, 20:44	#116
brownie21 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 521 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have just found out to my amazement that my R75 can sometimes travel at least 4 miles before the airbag warning light comes on!! In the past it has been on constantly. This car always seems to stun me into a draw-dropping sense of astonishment everytime I turn the key in the ignition. __________________ Wayne [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] We all have mental problems, it's just that some of us choose to show them. Last edited by brownie21; 15th February 2008 at 20:47..

15th February 2008, 22:07	#119
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	If you are in pitch dark and you press the unlock button twice in quick succession the hazards light up for about 5 seconds. It is enough time for you to get your bearings at least. __________________

8th April 2008, 02:35	#120
BigJacko Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 Club (2002) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 236 Thanks: 47 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	I like the way I can unlock just my side of the car with one push of the remote, to let only me in, in dodgy areas. Or when it's raining, and the missus has given me jip, I can accidentally forget that second press for just a tad, rain-absorbingly longer moment (though not now she's pregnant, of course! ). And I love the way that if, perchance, her indoors hasn't properly shut her door, the 75 will politely warn me when I lock the car, in a manner totally suited to a gentleman's carriage; like having a butler called Jeeves gently cough down a horn-trumpet in a most subtle yet unmissable way. And at all other times when the alarm is armed normally, it never makes even a peep, and won't wake the neighbours when you come home late at night. The wife's car, in contrast, toots away ike the Italian National Anthem every time you simply lock the doors, and if you are unfortunate enough to leave a door open when locking, will it warn you? Oh no... it'll just unlock every door again very quickly, wait for you to get halfway down the street, or up the stairs and into the bathroom, and then sound the SWAT-team alarm and call the cavalry (and the local EHO). Our Rovers are soooo refined, don't-you-know... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

15th February 2008, 15:31	#113
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Should take no more than ten minutes to switch on or off any options, they are all on the same screen, I think from memory you have to save the settings in between each change, I can't recall whether the procedure will allow all the changes to be set then save all changes. Expect to pay for an hour minimum though.

15th February 2008, 21:38	#118
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I like when you unlock the Car the Sat Nav Screen shows its Welcome picture, either the Rover or MG one you have done or the Standard BMW brand name. Serves no purpose but looks good.