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Resurrecting this thread as someone has reached out to me via PM with the same cruise control problem and wanted to know if I'd been able to resolve the issue - for the benefit of everyone else, I can confirm that since the GRA fix was applied in February 2022, the issue has never reoccurred! 👍

Just wanted to provide an update as it seems that my cruise control issue has been solved. Attached is a photo of what would happen when the cruise control was unavailable. Didn't matter if I had been driving for a while or was just starting the car for the first time that day - it was very random. Sometimes cycling the ignition would clear the problem, sometimes it would not. Took the car in for its first service last week and asked them to look at the issue - they have applied an update to the GRA/Cruise Control System and the issue hasn't reoccurred since. Apparently it is now a known issue with a known fix - I'll keep you updated!

Just to update - a friend of mine printed the component that Soussi linked to - it works perfectly! I started with the 40mm version which seems a little bit too high, so I'll try the others to get the perfect fit. Very pleased!

A friend of mine has very kindly 3D-printed the component that Soussi linked to - I am collecting it at the weekend and will report back!

I don't think this is correct? You'll find the dimmer setting somewhere in the infotainment menus, I think. I also have the same complaint regarding the armrest - at the moment, I'm using an old glasses case in the storage bin to keep it propped up, but perhaps there is a mechanism that can be retrofitted. I might end up getting a friend to 3D print a shim for me - just need to find the right angle first.

The dealer also went down this route - unfortunately, it doesn't seem to match with my experiences. The car will sometimes do this directly after a long journey (for example, driving on the motorway for 1hr+, stop for fuel, start car again and cruise control disabled). The dealer has also fully charged the battery before testing and it happens again. When they've had it on test, they haven't been able to detect a problem with the battery or the alternator etc. It has been fine in recent weeks, but occasionally it'll flare up. I'm still waiting to hear back from the dealer to see what the next stage is - in fact, this is a good reminder to give them a call to see what's going on!

As far as I am aware, the temperature on the dashboard display will always be the outdoor temperature. I also have manual air-conditioning on my Scala, and that's how it works for me...

The outside temperature should be displayed on the multi-functional display in the dashboard.

Update: after multiple trips to the dealer, and a software update, it seems that the root cause of the problem hasn't yet been identified. Now waiting to hear what the next steps are... Has anybody else experienced this Cruise Control fault?

No problem! I've got the 1.0 DSG which is extremely smooth, although it's taking some getting used to. Perfect for gliding around town, and is much more composed on the motorway compared to the Fabia. I did test drive a 1.0 manual SE last year (before lockdown) and was impressed - the gearbox was very smooth and the car pulls relatively well. I'm missing the fuel economy from the Fabia (would regularly return 58+ MPG on the motorway), but otherwise I'm very happy.

Some additional thoughts after a few more miles: The heating in the car is exceptional. The car seems to warm up extremely quickly in a way that my Fabia never did. The DSG is still taking some getting used to. I have found that the gearbox feels quite sluggish in low-speed corners where you need to accelerate away (e.g. roundabouts) - kicking the box into "S" mode on entry and then back into "D" once established in a straight line on exit seems to improve things. The LED headlights are superb.

Purely subjective, as you say, but: I find the seats more comfortable than the Fabia (I had a 2017 SE L until very recently). The adjustable lumbar support is spot on, and the armrest seems more substantial. I've done a few long journeys since I collected my Scala and have no complaints. Driving a bigger car is taking some getting used to (you can't just throw it in to the corners!), but overall I'm very happy with my purchase. I went for the Scala SE - I didn't think that the additional equipment on the SE L was "must have", and the thick sidewalls on the 16" seem to smooth out the ride. Happy to answer any other questions you might have!

I am based in the UK - I ordered my car in September 2020, it was built in early January 2021 and I collected it at the very end of January.

You may need to be more specific... When did you order your car? Do you have a build week? Has the car already been built?

I think the 110 is the newer model (at least mine is a 110, built in early January). Other than that, I believe the cars are the same. I don't think you can get the 115 anymore (unless it's in stock somewhere). I find that I the equipment on the SE is more than enough - just depends what you're after, I suppose.

I have recently switched from a 2017 Fabia 110 SE L 6-speed Manual to a brand new Scala 110 SE DSG. Based on my limited mileage so far, I wouldn't be comfortable with the Scala in a less powerful engine (nor would I necessarily want something more powerful) - the 110 seems like the ideal engine choice. Happy to answer any questions you might have - you can also read some initial thoughts here.

I have found that putting it into "Sport" mode seems to make it a bit more eager to get going - the problem seems to be that if you don't quite give it enough gas, it will change out of 1st gear quite quickly and then hesitate if you put your foot down. Need to adapt my driving style!

In my case, it doesn't let me set it at all when driving if the exclamation mark is there.

Unfortunately, the first problem has already happened... Cruise Control doesn't always seem to be available. When starting the car, the cruise control icon on the dash will have an exclamation mark next to it, and cruise control cannot be engaged. Switching the car off and starting it again seems to bring it back. I don't have Adaptive Cruise Control, so I'm not entirely sure what the issue could be. Either way, it'll be going back to the dealer later this month to see what the issue is.

Picked up my new Scala SE 110 DSG today - I previously had an MK3 Fabia SE L 110 6-speed Manual. The SE seems like a perfect "middle of the road" trim - especially when compared to the Fabia SE L. Things I've lost: ❌ Climate Control ❌ Keyless Start Things I've gained: ✅ Automatic Gearbox ✅ More interior space (both cabin and boot) ✅ Electric windows on all doors ✅ Automatic wipers ✅ LED headlights ✅ Spare wheel Initial experiences: DSG gearbox seems hesitant when moving off - it seems that you have to pre-empt your departure by a couple of seconds to get things moving along. I'll try in S-mode tomorrow... Seats seem very similar to those in the Fabia - perhaps slightly wider? Either way, very comfortable and supportive. Impressive storage space - the driver's cubby is excellent for facemask and pen storage. Android Auto implementation and touchscreen seems far more responsive than the old system in the Fabia. USB-C ports and phone "shelf" are perfectly positioned. I wish that the "jumbo box" arm-rest would stay in position once lifted up (similar to how it works in the Golf) - I may have to make a shim or something to raise it up permanently. The windscreen filler cap that turns into a funnel is an extremely clever bit of design. Perfect! Car seems very well-planted on city roads and motorways. Will try some rural driving tomorrow!

It was 3 years on my Fabia, and will be 3 years on my new Scala when it arrives...

No worries - I'd already put the deposit down when I ordered the car back in September, and also confirmed with the dealer that the price is "locked-in" as agreed.

Just to provide an update here - I've had it confirmed today that the car will be built in mid-January, so should be able to collect on 1st March with a new '21' plate (Brexit dependent, of course!). In total, that would be 5 months from order to delivery. A much longer lead time than was originally stated by the dealer (8-12 weeks) - but not much they can do about that, I suppose.

Good feedback - thanks! I've gone for the bog-standard SE model - it has everything I need, and the Android Auto integration will work perfectly (I currently have it in my Fabia and tested it on the Scala when I had my test drive). Looking forward to having the extra room and the DSG box!

I'm currently in the process of replacing my Fabia hatchback with a Scala. Could use something with a bit more presence on the road (especially for blustery motorway journeys) and the extra space too. The boot space in the Scala quite similar to the Fabia estate - 467L seats up, 1,410L seats down (compared to 530L seats up, 1,395 seats down for the Fabia estate). Suppose they could go down the Golf estate route... I was very impressed with the Scala on the test drive - I've gone for an SE with the 1.0 115 engine and a DSG box. Extremely easy to drive, relatively well-refined, and the interior works and performs exactly as you'd expect (and thankfully proper dials / buttons for the majority of the controls!).