JohnArm

Had a frost on my windscreen yesterday morning, so I'm still well happy that I have the all season tyres on.

My Android Auto would only work on the cable until the big update, now it seems to work cable free all the time. My download started automatically, might be worthwhile checking that you have the data "globe" in grey at the top of the infotainment screen showing that it's enabled. If it isn't, it's red I think.

I like the "eco" setting as the engine braking isn't as noticeable. But, I go for "normal" when using the cruise control in hilly areas as the car often doesn't maintain the desired speed otherwise.

The car has just done an update, and now Android Auto seems to be working wirelessly 😁

I went with red for mine, hate the "undercoat" / "primer" options that seem to be the latest rage.

I bought a Bosch A335H from eBay, and it fitted fine. This is the one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335010642097

Just like the rest of the infotainment system which has periods of tyre pressure warnings / last fuel consumption / welcome messages being displayed on start up, most of the time the USB drive I have connected into the USB-C by the gear lever will arbitrarily decide where it'll play the tracks from. Yesterday it even started where I'd last listened to something!

One thing you need to think about is the miles you'll do per year. If it's not many then the diesel will be a poor choice as it needs to be used to keep to happy to avoid DPF regens. I have a friend with diesel Range Rover, mainly used for short commutes in town, and it's been a right PITA for them.

Did anyone get any further with finding what the 2023 Karoq uses instead of the A331H on the rear? My OEM one is irritatingly noisy 😟

"ECO" icon comes on when you're not pressing down on the throttle / cruise control not doing it for you, so basically coasting and going downhill. A rather useless icon I think, but IIRC it helps the car get a better economy rating.

Is this of any help? It senses the battery voltage and switches off if it gets below a set value: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dometic-Coolpower-Voltage-Monitor-Universal/dp/B00I5DAHNO/ref=wlr_d_sccl_1_7/261-1328697-6834000?pd_rd_w=D9qqe&content-id=amzn1.sym.8a6fc501-b858-4d0e-86f8-1427f7b8e8d4&pf_rd_p=8a6fc501-b858-4d0e-86f8-1427f7b8e8d4&pf_rd_r=1Z94MFB9PV4ZMMZ0KA43&pd_rd_wg=ahMWQ&pd_rd_r=97f91db2-bb98-489c-a9a2-35071b0f52c0&pd_rd_i=B00I5DAHNO&psc=1

Saw this unit on Facebook which if you believe the marketing it'll solve the BT connection problems most seem to have. Expensive to me as I'm happy to use the cable to attach the phone, though this does look a little messier. https://www.ottocastcarplay.com/products/pro-wireless?fbclid=IwAR36dOkqiOvqPCR1xB_Bk5lBo0YCK4KsaMg2LYrlvAuWRy6HLqFZ1D0ti7M_aem_AeblFtl-0nUfTlILApHXedjw2xpoNmGoTLdCZx_p8GW8JeQNypbhXHD1zs5lPkIwXlCiHAG6xaYEMs0nSfp0GFrU And also this on Amazon as I looked at the Facebook one! Wireless Android Auto Adapter, Android Auto USB C Dongle for OEM Converts Wired Android Auto to Wireless, Android Auto Wireless Bluetooth Adapter https://amzn.eu/d/eo9UbDz

Does the 2019 Karoq have a hybrid system? Seems to me that the OP's car is working as designed, but they want to alter it for reasons that Skoda don't seem to think is an issue. And Skoda would be guided by the batteries manufacturer, though how independent the batteries manufacturer is given the conflicting thoughts on selling as many batteries as possible vs getting a reputation for having a low life and being unreliable. Personally, I don't see the at rest voltage being much changed by adding extra capacity, unless it's doubled.

For #3 I already had my music on a "normal" mini flash drive, so just bought a 90 degree adapter so the cover will close if I want it to. 90 degree USB-C to USB adapter like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186082467905?hash=item2b53612041:g:AcAAAOSwxQFlBe8Q&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0LKr6cZc5QzYQ5eeVMXTAWx%2FQj6BpUoAKwsTk2LevJEJyfzZ2vRu9qNEj1mf8Qz3%2BnEI3gz9GTwFd7RA4o2D88JLuKPMM7WtXJpu%2BhAX7ABBMxIc8uuju1iTx8gR%2BCeH9hQ97smNm0XQ39osDls4C%2FrKZ%2BAKpqUuOcU599AB%2BNlLLsSnoWuSgvBxVnVFPoi6ApRuTrjRlpyFDEGyrPL8rNczYbLaIPhr8bVuL%2Bhn2%2BwdeyptIYBTL9eLuxr6OdLwln9qhDd89i1xriKii2YIWWk%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-y76LmFYw Flash drive like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386177112684?hash=item59e9f31a6c:g:iXAAAOSw4ARjRXy~&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGn8g5vz5zk0vdkhFaB4Qux077YkMTyXIZA5OrOx1XNbqVS0AqsfJ3mlWK7qn2JSEh8iRa%2FVVUvln%2BjePZx9Ve3dwH8VUzu301PiDfM%2BzTqRdazFs4NihpISd9HfYsbuK%2FZRxuAlSzPBgfHLepBw9bKb2wf5IvvkM9CdoawEDMnLDSZJQOQAa7EmjOCl2aS1%2FgCiSSKQyUCY1%2FZVktxGp3BILn8pidBGqzQ28sq6TWIRLfFmV2MkOBbjdZ%2FYY8TU%2FQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABlBMUMSg8bmFYw

Down to only -5 deg C today in Aberdeenshire, around 2pm 🥶