Content by Lovemyev in January, 2026

@emmrecs Although I do use the App myself, I would say that my usage is what you might class as fairly normal ?. At a guess, I would say an average of once every couple of days or less. In cold weather, you may use it a couple of times in a day to turn on cabin heating etc. But then I can go...

I was of the opinion that the "resistor pack" only controls the turning "speed" of the 12 volt heater fan motor itself ?. Without the resistor in-line, the heater fan motor would be left producing one single max speed. Installing a resistor, allows the fan speed to be reduced in speed in...

I do find it a bit disappointing that you can’t have the climate control, preheat the cabin and then request to heat the front seats 💺 or the steering wheel. If you choose the steering wheel first, then request the heated seats, it will turn off the first request of the steering wheel heating ...

As a rough guide, when charging from a 7 kW wall box, you will add about 25 miles of additional distance range to your battery, for every hour it is on charge. Charging to 80% SOC then100% for longer trips, or 100% about every 6 weeks or so, just to help balance your pack, Rapid charging can be...

Thanks - You can only wake up the car from its deep sleep, by unlocking with the fob, then open the drivers door and close again and lock with the fob. Now open the App and it will work again. I don’t think MG have released a service schedule for the MGS5 just yet. This has been brought up in...

Bit of a glitch going on I think ?. I have just selected the orange 100th Year screen again and the owners manual tab on the home page is now working - how odd ??. Where does your “ service schedule” live ?🤣. Is there a “tab” ?.

What does your Home Screen look like ?. Are you on the “100th Year” skin ?. You can select either in the App ( see photo ). The App defaults to the “White” skin after downloaded. If I select the 100th Year skin the user manual is missing. In the default “white” App the owners manual can be...

My App shows no updates are available. So I have uninstalled the original App and then closed down my phone. Restart and then done a fresh down load of the latest ISmart App version V3. 1.3 now. Had to log back in with my details of course and there is the new look App 👍. I can see the “user...

Are you using an Android or Apple phone, what version of software is your ismart App using please. I am using a IPhone and running on version 3.1.2. and it is the latest update ( according to the App ). I have no manual or service schedule information showing ( it reports no data to display ).

This is very true, people in government appear to spend more time dishing the dirty on each other and back biting, instead of focusing on getting the country out of the complete mess they have got it into.

When the resistor fails, it usually results in the fan blower motor not working correctly. The fan is powered by the 12 volt battery. Some ZS EV owners have seen this component fail. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace, but I am not sure where it is located. Normal these resistors are...

You’re totally correct, the battery size could be a bit more generous I agree, but it’s the same size battery on all S5’s so although small, it should be capable of doing the job. Otherwise everybody else would be the same boat of course. That is a big drop in voltage. When a 12 volt battery 🪫...

Yeah - The premixed stuff is crap tbh. Go for the undiluted stuff and mix it yourself.

I guess you will be using the A55 express way down the coast then ?. How far down the A55 are you travelling ?. Once you hit the start of the A55 at Sealand, there is a good choice of rapid chargers available on route.

The problem is that some features can get removed for U.K. markets and not for Europe. E.g. - The full sky roof is standard fitment for other countries, but not the U.K. Hence why you see the roof control button shown in the manual. Don’t forget, the car has the manual built in the head unit and...

Don’t forget, the manual is not exclusive to the U.K. so some items ( like the sun roof button ) will NOT be applicable 👍.

That’s interesting Ian, I wonder why they have extended it then 🤷🏻. They were SO keen that you submitted your car annually or every 10,000 miles to comply with the T&C’s of the 7 year warranty, now they appear to have pushed it back, what’s the theory here ?. Are they doing this to free up more...

Here you go, these pages are taken from the manual.

I don’t think MG are offering “low milage” service options now 🤷🏻.

Just remember Tim if your booster pack is in the boot and your 12 volt battery runs flat completely, entering the boot will be a extremely difficult. As the emergency key will only manually release the lock on the drivers door. Depending on its size of you booster pack, the glove box maybe a...

Same - The MGS5 was not intentionally designed for the use of carrying a space saver wheel & tyre really 🛞. Therefore no hold down point has been provided in the boot floor. Although you are just about able to carry a space saver, if you set the boot board to the highest level. I have my type 2...

The government is pumping millions of pounds into trying to stop the illegals from coming to the U.K. and handing out millions to prevent them crossing the channel. None of this is working with any great susses of course. If you want to stop ✋ the invasion quickly and cheaply, the answer is...

I can fully understand that the small emergency blade can be a bit fiddly to use. Anybody with conditions like arthritis etc would find it hard work 😓 especially at night time. In a situation like this, I wonder if you could get a full sized spare key 🔑 cut from the pattern on the small blade ...

I totally agree. But if you don’t do any spade work, then they are in no hurry to resolve the problem unfortunately. Sad I know 👎🥴.

Can I suggest it maybe a good idea to let the 12 volt battery stand a good while, before taking your voltage reading, after you have carried out a full charge. If you check it straight after charging, then the reading you receive could be a little inflated. Let it sit a while first. Regarding...

After looking at your detailed results, the dealer will of course need to relay their own findings back to MG CS. But they COULD apply a bit of common sense themselves while waiting for an answer back. Installing a new different battery from a donor car, then after a couple of days of conducting...

I really do like your own approach in trying to identify the root cause of the energy loss from the factory fitted 12 volt battery 🪫. Maybe when you are not likely to be using the car for a few days, try this. Disconnect the negative terminal on the 12 volt battery and record the voltages from...

Well - You live and learn hey ! 👍.