Member Since: 24 Apr 2019
Location: Woodville
Posts: 44
Finally got one
Well after wanting one for ages, nearly buying one twice before, (then talking myself out of it) I finally took the plunge. I'll be picking it up next Friday, once the Camblets etc have been done.
Lets hope its a good one.
Que the newbie questions, When you leave the car overnight is it best to drop the suspension to access mode?
also it had an error message saying battery in key Low, do these self charge like in the D3 or is it the case of replacing battery?
Thanks
19th Jul 2019 7:56 am
jaqoda
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Manchester
Posts: 167
When you park it up it will drop down overnight, no need to set it in access mode.
AFAIK the key doesn't recharge.
19th Jul 2019 9:35 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6767
On D4 there is a CR2032 battery inside the fob. Changing is really easy, it was the first thing DIY ever that I did on the vehicle when I got mine. There are instructions to swap it, please use forum search.
19th Jul 2019 9:48 am
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
jaqoda wrote:
When you park it up it will drop down overnight, no need to set it in access mode.
AFAIK the key doesn't recharge.
From memory it should not do this. This is standard on a D5 but not a D4. If it drops overnight you have a leak/faultMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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19th Jul 2019 9:52 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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Posts: 6917
Key needs a battery
Shouldn’t drop overnight, may level slightly - in nine years of ownership, only the front levelled slightly to compensate for my steep driveway. Unless you are vertically challenged, I’d just leave at normal height.Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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19th Jul 2019 9:52 am
LeeMcD84
Member Since: 24 Apr 2019
Location: Woodville
Posts: 44
Thanks Everyone!
just like a kid at Christmas now, waiting for Friday.
19th Jul 2019 10:20 am
LeeMcD84
Member Since: 24 Apr 2019
Location: Woodville
Posts: 44
Well, Its been a week now with the Disco, and I have to say I'm loving it! and I'm getting 30mpg, which was more than i was expecting
Here come the further questioning...
I've noticed that there is a number panel on the door, is this to program the seats to suit different drivers? is this easy to do?
Also I've noticed in the extras screen I have timed climate, does this just pre heat the car for you, or will it put the demisters etc on for those winter mornings?
Cheers
30th Jul 2019 8:42 am
Famousfive
Member Since: 12 Aug 2014
Location: Southampton
Posts: 1834
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I've noticed that there is a number panel on the door, is this to program the seats to suit different drivers? is this easy to do?
yep memory seats - read the manual but think its same as radio preset: press and hold to store. Keys can be linked to so if driver #2 unlocks with their keys it should move seat accordingly IIRC
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Also I've noticed in the extras screen I have timed climate, does this just pre heat the car for you, or will it put the demisters etc on for those winter mornings?
Yes it'll get the Fuel Burning Heater (FBH) on to get the car nice and toasty for you on those cold mornings Stolen - D4 Loire Blue
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30th Jul 2019 9:15 am
marsie
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Sheffieldish
Posts: 1807
Yes the 3 buttons are for the memory seat. Ignition on, Set your seat to the desired position with the key you use. Press and hold the number 1 key on the door and it will say "memory position 1 stored" on dash. Do the same with the spare key for another position then if you each have a key the seat will set to the desired position when you unlock
If i remember correctly it also sets door mirrors and radio settings
The Timed climate will run the FBH for about 20mins and open vents to preheat the engine and warm interior. It won't get warm but takes the chill off on cold mornings. You can add a remote plip to turn it on from the house too
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30th Jul 2019 9:21 am
LeeMcD84
Member Since: 24 Apr 2019
Location: Woodville
Posts: 44
Thanks for the info!
Roll on the winter
30th Jul 2019 9:21 am
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 832
marsie wrote:
Yes the 3 buttons are for the memory seat. Ignition on, Set your seat to the desired position with the key you use. Press and hold the number 1 key on the door and it will say "memory position 1 stored" on dash. Do the same with the spare key for another position then if you each have a key the seat will set to the desired position when you unlock
If i remember correctly it also sets door mirrors and radio settings
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I have a MY12 and I don't think mine recognises the different keys, I will have to try later.MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
30th Jul 2019 10:42 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
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A word of warning about the seat memory settings.....
I used Memory 3 for the “Waiting for SWMBO” position - I.e. fully reclined so I could have a nap. I would often find that I accidentally touched M3 when getting out, leaving me to get into a sun lounger when I returned to the car.
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Either your lie-o-meter on the dash is set too optimistically OR you're not driving it correctly. .
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30th Jul 2019 10:58 am
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
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Scott #55 wrote:
A word of warning about the seat memory settings.....
I used Memory 3 for the “Waiting for SWMBO” position - I.e. fully reclined so I could have a nap. I would often find that I accidentally touched M3 when getting out, leaving me to get into a sun lounger when I returned to the car.p
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30th Jul 2019 11:26 am
LeeMcD84
Member Since: 24 Apr 2019
Location: Woodville
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Scott #55 wrote:
A word of warning about the seat memory settings.....
I used Memory 3 for the “Waiting for SWMBO” position - I.e. fully reclined so I could have a nap. I would often find that I accidentally touched M3 when getting out, leaving me to get into a sun lounger when I returned to the car.
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When you leave the car overnight is it best to drop the suspension to access mode?
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