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Acc and Pilot#< MG4 - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and MG Pilot>
Android Auto not responding#< Android auto not responding or hearing my voice>
Audio on sat nav#<Audio on sat nav>
Auto fold mirrors - turning off#<Mirrors?>
Basic EV power overview#<Basic EV power explanation>
Binding car to app#<I smart app>
Carplay menu showing on passenger side#<MG4 Carplay RHD Setting?>
Changing Interior Light Bulb#<Interior light holder>
Charging port lights not working#<MG4 Charging port lights stopped working>
Charging whilst sitting in the car#<Charging whilst inside the car?>
Clock time wrong and Jan 1st 2019 date announcement#<Clock time wrong>
Collection Checklist#<Customer Checklist On Collection>
Eco drive mode and heating link#<Heating working but won’t heat up>
Emergency Exit Instructions #<Emergency Exit Instructions>
Glovebox Rattle possible fix#<Glovebox rattles possible fix>
Headlight Adjustment#<MG4 Trophy headlamp adjustment>
Heated Wing Mirrors#<Heated wing mirrors>
How to reset trip meter#<How to reset trip meter?>
Indicator Volume#<How do you adjust indicator volume?>
Infotainment cycling between screens#<
Infotainment Cycling Between Screens>
Inner Sill Protectors#<Inner sill protectors - AliExpress>
Insurance code for MG4
Ismart app connection going to sleep#<App Not Connecting>
Ismart app set up#<I smart app>
Ismart not connecting accept T & C solution#<iSMART won't connect>
Key function and manual opening#<MG4 Test Drive Key Problems>
Main Screen not working#<Main Screen Stopped Working>
MG4 Navi Manual#<MG4 Navi Manual and ismart pdf link>
MG4 - Trophy owners guide #<MG4 Trophy - a Guide>
MG4 usb-c#<MG4 USB-C charging Android phone>
MG4 usb ports#<Mg4 USB ports?>
MG4 User Manual Download Link https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2022-09/MG4_EV_Owner_Manual.pdf
MG4 Wipers#<Mg4 wipers>
Mudguards#<Mudflaps>
Mute the radio#<Muting the radio>
Powering down if you want to sit in car#<Powering down if you wish to remain seated in the car.>
Preheating battery#<MG4 Trophy Preheat Battery Help>
Preheating Seats#<Preheating Heated Seats>
QR problems and car time#<QR Code Problems & Car Time>
Range #<MG4 Range>
Sat nav activation permission#<MG4 Trophy Sat Nav activation>
Transit Mode#<Transit Mode - resolved>
Wheel rim specification#<Wheel/rim Specification>
Windscreen Wipers Car Cleaning or Service Position#<Washing the MG4 a word of Warning.>
ACC with TJA and LKA
MG4 - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and MG Pilot
, Is this true (If you have both settings on)?? - the car will accelerate and decelerate in the forward direction when in ACC (Green on dash?) according to the car infront- but will it also steer (if you were on a gentle bend such as a motorway ?) - I havnt yet attempted these yet - but thought...
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Android auto not responding to voice
MG4 Android auto not responding or hearing my voice
Also tried to revoke microphone autorisation it make a red screen error 17 at startup ( on the phone) On my mg zs ev ( not mg4 ) the last time it was working great was on the previous firmware.. It s just since i activate coolwalk it s look like the best and only way to enjoy a modern ride Omg...
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Audio on sat nav
MG4 Audio on sat nav
I’ve only had my mg4 for a few days but loving it. I have used sat nav which works well but I don’t get any audio while in use. I can’t find a volume control , only a mute. If this is normal I can put up with it but like to be warned of upcoming events.
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Auto fold mirrors - turning off
Mirrors?
Hi all is there a setting in the trophy infotainment screen to leave the mirrors open after locking, thought I saw it but I cannot find it in manual cheers
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Basic EV power overview
Basic EV power explanation
I have created this basic overview for EV newbies. It is not intended to go into great detail or nuances but merely provide a basic overview of power sources, power storage, motor power supply and regeneration method and storage. Energy in from charging Alternating Current (AC) When you...
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Binding car to app
I smart app
Hi, collected my trophy yesterday, but salesperson didn’t connect my phone to the car. Said the activation codes were taking some time to appear. Once home tried again and realised had to input phone number without the leading zero. Anyway got the code, but don’t know where to go from there...
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Carplay menu showing on passenger side
MG4 Carplay RHD Setting?
I have my new MG4 - everything is perfect - sorted out all the pings and bongs to my liking - and I could not be happier. However - CarPlay on my infotainment display is shown in LHD format (menu on the passenger side). On my previous MG ZS it was always on the RHD side - making it closer to...
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Changing Interior Light Bulb
Interior light holder
Does anyone know how to remove this unit without breaking it? One of the bulb holders isn’t clipped into place (or has come in clipped when I tried to change bulb) Dealer will likely charge as it’s not a warranty issue.
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Charging port lights not working
MG4 Charging port lights stopped working
Hi all. My charging port lights have stopped working when I plug in to charge at home, I was wondering if anyone else has also had this issue? Not the biggest problem, I'm absolutely loving the MG4!
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Charging whilst sitting in the car
Charging whilst inside the car?
So when I'm at a public charging station, I notice other drivers (non MG) are happily sitting in their cars whilst they're charging. When I start a charge on the mg4, the doors lock and the charge starts. If I open the doors and get in the car the charge stops, and pressing start charge on the...
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Clock time wrong and Jan 1st 2019 date announcement
Clock time wrong
So on the Trophy I've manually set the clock time and enabled the GPS but it keeps going forward an hour or two. Anyone else had issues?
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Collection Checklist
Customer Checklist On Collection
I have an MG4 on order, and decided to run a little document detailing the common faults I've seen mentioned, puerly to remind myself to check these when I collect the car. I hope this is useful to some of you here too, who might be collectiong yours. MG4 Collection Checklist If anyone has...
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Eco drive mode and heating link
MG4 Heating working but won’t heat up
My MG4 Trophy’s heating isn’t heating up? It just pushes out cold air.
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Emergency Exit Instructions
Emergency Exit Instructions
Emergency Tailgate Opening Tailgate emergency open switch is located in the inner side of tailgate lock. Fold down the rear seat to make sure the emergency open keyhole plug on the tailgate trim plate can be touched. Remove the plug, and rotate the emergency open knob using the mechanical key...
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Glovebox Rattle possible fix
MG4 Glovebox rattles - Fixed !!
I had this on my first MG4 but managed to resolve it easy enough once I knew where it was coming from. It sounds like a vibration from the glovebox area. I found it was the vents for the heating that come out of the bottom of the glovebox area in the footwell. There is very little space between...
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Headlight Adjustment
MG4 Trophy headlamp adjustment
My dipped beams shine nicely on the motorway at 5am before dawn in December and I could clearly see the road surface for at least 2 metres ahead. Under the bonnet there's little adjusters behind head front light but turning them made only 1 cms change in height of the dipped beams on the garage...
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Heated Wing Mirrors
Heated wing mirrors
Mg4 xpower Anyone have any idea if this model has heated wing. Mirrors and how to operate them? For the life of me I can't figure it out. Thanks
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How to reset trip meter
How to reset trip meter?
On the right of the MG4 driver display is the trip distance and miles per kilowatt. Can't seem to reset this, the display seems to suggest a long press on the steering wheel joystick. This section of the display has an up and down indicator suggesting that there is more data there as well...
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Indicator Volume
How do you adjust indicator volume?
Hi all can anyone tell me how to adjust the indicators loudness ! Also anyone know what this yellow warning is I thought it was auto hold but I put that on in settings warning still there also the same on my friends mg4 thanks
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Infotainment cycling between screens
MG4 Infotainment Cycling Between Screens
Until software update or otherwise resolves this issue two options from members that have worked in the meantime 1. Go to the radio section and select a DAB station. 2. Factory reset from settings. It can sometimes cure itself temporarily, beyond that hardware replacement appears to be the...
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Inner Sill Protectors
Inner sill protectors - AliExpress
Afternoon all, When I received my mudflaps a couple of days ago I also ordered some sill protection stickers. Finally got round to fitting them this morning. They look ok and should stop scuffs to the paint. ￡4.33 42%OFF | 4Pcs Car Sticker Door Carbon Leather Fiber Sill Plate Stickers...
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Ismart app connection going to sleep
App Not Connecting
Has anybody had the app fail to connect on iPhone? Since about 6pm yesterday I haven't been able to get the app to update the charge status or run the vehicle status function. I have tried restarting the app but haven't re-paired.
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Ismart app set up
I smart app
Hi, collected my trophy yesterday, but salesperson didn’t connect my phone to the car. Said the activation codes were taking some time to appear. Once home tried again and realised had to input phone number without the leading zero. Anyway got the code, but don’t know where to go from there...
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Ismart not connecting- accept T & C solution
iSMART won't connect
I've had my MG4 for a couple of weeks now and love everything about it. Well, nearly everything - I can't get the app to work. I have downloaded the app, logged in, binded the vehicle and all that seems to work ok. But it always says "Unable to get GPS". So though it's binderld, it doesn't seem...
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Key function and manual opening
Locked in my MG4 & unable to escape - Serious Safety Issue
I had a test drive yesterday in MG4 SE. The salesman drove initially and when we stopped to change driver, he said the car was showing a key error. At this point all the doors were locked and the alarm sounder started. We couldn’t open the doors and he was unable to get the car to recognise the...
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Main screen not working
MG4 Main Screen Stopped Working
On top of everything else the main screen stays off. Unless I have switched it off somehow? Just stopped working since this morning when I sat in the car. Locking and unlocking didn't help. Whats next???
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MG4 navi manual and ismart pdf link
MG4 Navi Manual
The Navi manual downloaded to my iSMART app when I did the binding. Has anyone found a PDF copy of it? (Note: I am not talking about the Owner Manual or User Guide that can be found via here) Edit: located - see below.
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MG4 - Trophy guide
MG4 Trophy - a Guide
This is a Guide to an MG4 Trophy (2023 version with R40 infotainment software) which is intended to help drivers quickly understand the features available. I am attaching the pdf version of the Guide to this post. A Word version is also available from a Microsoft OneDrive together with an...
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MG4 usb-c
MG4 USB-C charging Android phone
I have an issue with my new MG4 SE long range USB-C port not charging my phone. Has anyone successfully charged an Android phone from the USB-C port with any success? When I connect my Android phone (Google Pixel 6a) to the USB-c port, the car doesn't see that the phone is connected so it...
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MG4 usb ports
Mg4 USB ports?
Is there only one USB port that is connected to the infotainment system? I usually have an USB stick with music on in my car, and would be nice if I could use both the stick and phone with android auto at the same time.
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MG4 users manual download link
MG4 Wipers
MG4 wipers
Hi everybody Does anybody know any places to buy new replacement wiper blades for the mg4 from?. The ones that came fitted are terrible but can’t seem to find any wipers at all to replace them even been to my local garage who said they don’t stock mg4 wiper blades
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Mudguards
MG4 Mudflaps
Afternoon all, I recently ordered some mudflaps for my MG4 from AliExpress. ￡22.21 18%OFF | For MG4 Mulan 2023 MG 4 2022 Mud Flaps Splash Guard Mudguards MudFlaps Front Rear Fender Auto Styline Car Accessories https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuVTtFx £26 including delivery. Ordered on the 12th from...
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Mute the radio
Muting the radio
I’ve worked out now that if you want to mute the radio rather than have to turn down the volume to silent, you can press the top of the joystick (push it in like a reset) on the right hand control on the steering wheel while it is focused on the radio control. If you have flipped it to the...
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Powering down if you want to sit in car
MG4 Powering down if you wish to remain seated in the car.
I thought this was a useful little instructional video.
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Preheating Battery
MG4 Trophy Preheat Battery Help
Does the MG4 Trophy allow you to Preheat the battery, if it does, can someone help explain how. I was hoping to preheat from my MG App? Thanks in advance.
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Preheating Seats
Preheating Heated Seats
Just an FYI, if you’re preheating the seats or using the app to control them, they are the wrong way round 🙈🙈🙈 if you preheat the drivers side, it heats the passenger and vice versa. 🙈🙈🙈 Just something to be aware of when the colder months come and you think you’re getting your seat cosy and...
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QR problems and car time
QR Code Problems & Car Time
Can anyone help, because MG Technicians cant, sort out my issues. I picked up my new MG4 last week and the clock time is 1 hour out, even though its set on GPS sync time. I change it manually it then changes back. I have also had no success setting up the MG app to connect to the car. I have...
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Range
MG4 Range
I have a mg4 se long range but it’s only showing 195 miles range when I started it up this afternoon?????:confused::confused:
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Sat nav activation permission
MG4 Trophy Sat Nav activation
Hi, Just bought the MG4 Trophy LR and when I wanted to use the Satellite navigation, message comes to Grant Permission in Settings. When I do that, I can’t find any checkbox to confirm. Has anyone done that before?
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Transit Mode
Transit Mode - *resolved*
Hey Guys, I was collecting my MG4 SE yesterday. I must say it is a brilliant car for me and totally meets my needs and expectations. 😀 I have, however encountered a little surprise when the car switched itself into "transit mode". Quite unspectacular so far. A permanent greenish box across the...
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Wheel rim specification
Wheel/rim Specification
I want new rims for my new coming MG4. What size/specs for MG4.
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Windscreen Wipers Car Cleaning or Service Position
Washing the MG4 - useful tip - place the wipers in the service position - here's how
Gave my wife’s MG4 it’s first clean yesterday I must say it is not the easiest car I have ever washed. There are lots of nooks and crannies to get your sponge into, and the black at the bottom of the doors on the sills and the sills inside the the door frame apertures, where pretty dirty plus...
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