Anyone got any hidden gems from the TL;DR manuals. Like this one:

The "spare change cubby" in front of the gearstick is actually a "Phonebox" – on the baseplate there is an induction panel connected to the roof antenna which amplifies the phone signal strength by about 20%, reducing battery discharge when the phone is placed inside.

No, really ...

For the navigation system to function correctly, the card must be inserted in the SD2 slot ...

7 hours ago, vRSWitter said:

Anyone got any hidden gems from the TL;DR manuals. Like this one:

The "spare change cubby" in front of the gearstick is actually a "Phonebox" – on the baseplate there is an induction panel connected to the roof antenna which amplifies the phone signal strength by about 20%, reducing battery discharge when the phone is placed inside.

No, really ...

Outdated, the Samsung Note 8 doesn't fit on the baseplate of the phonebox

Edited 20 May, 20188 yr by themanwithnoaim
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The phone box (with charging and signal boosting) is an option is it not? It’s just a plain old cubby otherwise. 

Phonebox is an option, not all cars have it. As above though, it doesn’t fit many modern phones. A Plus sized iPhone doesn’t fit on the base plate either and a Galaxy S9+ doesn’t even fit in the box.

9 hours ago, vRSWitter said:

For the navigation system to function correctly, the card must be inserted in the SD2 slot ...

 

Mines in Slot One, works perfectly.   

13 minutes ago, Auric Goldfinger said:

 

Mines in Slot One, works perfectly.   

 

But it is written in the holy manual, my faith is shattered 

My navigation works with no SD card in either slot 

3 minutes ago, ahenners said:

My navigation works with no SD card in either slot 

 

Actually so does mine. The sat nav usually sits in the passenger  seat

21 minutes ago, Auric Goldfinger said:

 

Actually so does mine. The sat nav usually sits in the passenger  seat

 

But does it have a "mute" option?

1 hour ago, Petunet said:

 

But does it have a "mute" option?

 

 

Errrrr No, but these work but I get funny looks when I'm driving in them 

 

 

Edited 20 May, 20188 yr by Auric Goldfinger

On 5/19/2018 at 23:26, vRSWitter said:

Anyone got any hidden gems from the TL;DR manuals. Like this one:

The "spare change cubby" in front of the gearstick is actually a "Phonebox" – on the baseplate there is an induction panel connected to the roof antenna which amplifies the phone signal strength by about 20%, reducing battery discharge when the phone is placed inside.

No, really ...

 

i did wonder what that was, just thought it was a place to stick your phone! 

S8+ doesnt fit either, ive linked a accessory that allows wireless charging in the phonebox too.

I have the phone box in mine but it doesn't charge with the case on even though the case supports wireless charging  so a bit pointless really 

Loosely connected with this topic, Can someone tell me where the microphone is for when you're on the phone hands-free?

Thanks

Stewart

1 hour ago, Stewart7 said:

Loosely connected with this topic, Can someone tell me where the microphone is for when you're on the phone hands-free?

Thanks

Stewart

Iirc it is in the centre of the roof panel and its the little vent nearest to the driver. 

On 28.5.2018 at 06:21, Mark7 said:

I have the phone box in mine but it doesn't charge with the case on even though the case supports wireless charging  so a bit pointless really 

 

Do you have the optional wireless charging on your phone box?

Mine works just fine.

Hi Petunet

 

I have MY18 VRS245 and wireless charging is supposed to be standard on that model here is AU but ive never had it working, will check again tonight without the case just to confirm

 

 

Nope, just had a look and no phone pic on the mat and no charge when my phone is out of the case, my'n is an early 245 in AU with a few odd options so i must not have the phone box

Since they put the mobile antennae in the rear quarterlight window on all Mk3 it is particularly disappointing that they did not make the connection  standard on all Australian supplied vehicles especially even as a safety feature for our big country.

How safe is inductive charging with other non-inductive designed electrical items?