SteveTheElder

Thanks for the nudge/encouragement to contact HJ... Just had another thought - has anybody tried changing the language setting to French, German, Spanish, or something? Does that change the options available or the default speedo units? Could make following SatNav direction a little interesting though ;-)

Early days with my car (1.5TSI SEL 1st Ed), today is day 7; it was registered in September 2020. I too suffer with the inability to change the speedo to Km/h and the SatNav displays Km not miles - and I can’t change either in the settings. Additionally, the settings option to change the headlights for continental driving (Travel Mode) does not exist. Looking at the system information I have... Part Number 5E3035816 H/W H56 S/W 1668 ... which is common with those others on hear with the same km/h-mph issue. Do you also have the Travel Mode headlights issue? I am in email dialogue with my dealer, who to date have been OK - but early days as I mention. My latest email refers to this forum thread and the common fault; I’ll wait their response before contacting Honest John.

So, is the High Beam Control worth the £179? Seems like a lot to not have to flick the switch - but I do like a few toys...

Just had a look at the shop in my car. Two options to buy... Ambient Lighting - Additional Colours - yes, at the exorbitant £44 High Beam Control - at £179 I assume the latter is just the Auto dip functionality as I don’t (to my knowledge) have the Matrix headlights

Sounds a good idea - but a numpty question: how do I find the build date for my car? (I know it was registered in September ‘20)

Haven't noticed anything (yet). A short drive listening to Spotify through CarPlay was absolutely fine; and 1/2hr of using Waze through it was also fine (albeit spoken directions are relatively few and far between compared to an audio book). Was the audio book local to your device or streamed?

I’ve just (as in two days ago) made what feels like a quantum leap from a 14 plate S spec mk2 FL Superb 1.4Tsi hatch to a 6-month old Mk4 Octavia SEL FE 1.5Tsi estate. Quantum leap in terms of Infotainment system - taking me a while to get my head around it. First impressions are its a lovely car. Done less than 100 miles so far but on a 25 mile [essential] journey was very comfortable, quiet and fuel efficient. Absolutely love the adaptive cruise control - speed limiter. Far superior to my previous basic cruise control on the Superb. Auto headlights on when it rains is a nice feature and the blind spot sensor/warning is useful reassurance too. I could go on about the improvements over what was a very good and enjoyable Superb - but that was 7 years old with tech dating back a bit further. Happy with my purchase so far. Early days, yes; and I’m not sure how many of my Infotainment ‘anomalies’ are down to my ineptitude or software glitches or bit of both. For example, if my key doesn’t move the seat to my preferred position, well, I could live with that ‘cos I just need to press a button. A whole lot easier than having to move it back and down manually before I can physically get in the car (I’m quite tall, my wife isn’t... )

Hi Daveb Just sent the afternoon getting my head around some of the tech in my new [to me] SE L First Edition estate. Can’t see any reference to the Traffic Sign function - which confirms the brochure and that which inspectoman mentioned about the Travel Assist option. C’est la vie Steve

I thought that the road sign recognition was an option, for the vRS only, certainly appears that way in the December '20 brochure I downloaded. Might be wrong though... Picking up my (Sept '20) SE L 1st Edition tomorrow, will have a look to see if I can find it. Steve

A very good point, thank you. I'm hoping to take delivery of my OtcyIV on Monday - will be checking for updates...