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Hi,
I have had my XC40 a few months, but just discovered this forum. I hope it is okay if I ask a variety of questions.
1- I am disappointed to see everyone's comments about not being able to adjust the car temperature when using the remote start. Given the amount of electronics, this seems to be a glaring mis-step. I try to remember to leave the temperature set high when I get out of the car. When I use the remote start, I don't find the car to be warm when I get in. I have increased the running time from 9 minutes to 12 minutes, but still don't feel it really warms until I get in and "start" the car manually. I do find the steering wheel is warmed, but do not believe the blower is warming the air very well.
Can someone tell me if there is something I should be doing differently or does it need to be checked by the dealership?
2- I have set my Individual Drive Mode to run on Eco (I also have the "A" set to hold the brake while stopped, which seems to also help the car shut-down the engine when I'm stopped). I am hoping this will help my fuel efficiency.
Are these the best settings to increase fuel efficiency?
3- Although the manual says to use premium gas, the dealer said we could use regular gas.
Can people please tell me if it is best to use premium or regular gas? I certainly prefer to use regular.
4- I have not been able to figure out why the car turns off automatically sometimes, but other times I must shut it manually.
Can someone explain to me why this happens? I assume it is related to my drive mode configuration (maybe the engine cycles on to run the A/C or heat, and that can't be predicted?).
Thank you for your help. I have not found the dealership to be that knowledgeable about this vehicle.
I have had my XC40 a few months, but just discovered this forum. I hope it is okay if I ask a variety of questions.
1- I am disappointed to see everyone's comments about not being able to adjust the car temperature when using the remote start. Given the amount of electronics, this seems to be a glaring mis-step. I try to remember to leave the temperature set high when I get out of the car. When I use the remote start, I don't find the car to be warm when I get in. I have increased the running time from 9 minutes to 12 minutes, but still don't feel it really warms until I get in and "start" the car manually. I do find the steering wheel is warmed, but do not believe the blower is warming the air very well.
Can someone tell me if there is something I should be doing differently or does it need to be checked by the dealership?
2- I have set my Individual Drive Mode to run on Eco (I also have the "A" set to hold the brake while stopped, which seems to also help the car shut-down the engine when I'm stopped). I am hoping this will help my fuel efficiency.
Are these the best settings to increase fuel efficiency?
3- Although the manual says to use premium gas, the dealer said we could use regular gas.
Can people please tell me if it is best to use premium or regular gas? I certainly prefer to use regular.
4- I have not been able to figure out why the car turns off automatically sometimes, but other times I must shut it manually.
Can someone explain to me why this happens? I assume it is related to my drive mode configuration (maybe the engine cycles on to run the A/C or heat, and that can't be predicted?).
Thank you for your help. I have not found the dealership to be that knowledgeable about this vehicle.