A few things about the IM5

[KnightRider]

Yes I guess so. I'll ask the dealer. The recent October podcast mentioned that the full beam will auto dip? From full beam. Haven't tested that but there's no mention in the manual?

 

[LenEV2016]

Sometimes there are plastic covers under which less frequent maintenance items can be found.

I think the manual shows where they should be, was discussed on the im6 thread I think, problem was there were no covers to pop off where it said

 

[LenEV2016]

This is from the Owner's Manual.
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I'm sure that was on the im6 threads also but there were no covers to pop off where it showed them

 

[MikeJS]

This is from the Owner's Manual.
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We know that, but it seems not to be true!!

 

[MG Clive]

We know that, but it seems not to be true!!

Oooo , sorry

This is a from a picture of an actual car, the coolant must be hidden under the main cover.

 

[MikeJS]

Oooo , sorry

This is a from a picture of an actual car, the coolant must be hidden under the main cover.
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Thank you for the photos. The issue is that these fluids are recommended my MG for monthly maintenance checks so easy access is needed!

 

[MG Clive]

Thank you for the photos. The issue is that these fluids are recommended my MG for monthly maintenance checks so easy access is needed!

MG recommend a monthly coolant check?

 

[MikeJS]

MG recommend a monthly coolant check?

Actually they call them periodical checks. From the manual

Periodical Checks

 Coolant level.

 Brake fluid level.

 Windscreen washer fluid level.

 Operate air conditioning.

 

[KnightRider]

This is from the Owner's Manual.
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Thanks.

 

[MG Clive]

Thanks.

Don't thank me yet mate, have you checked to see if they are actually there?

 

[LenEV2016]

Don't thank me yet mate, have you checked to see if they are actually there?

It's such an MG thing to do

 

[MikeJS]

It's such an MG thing to do

but it is not an MG…….

 

[LenEV2016]

but it is not an MG…….

It would appear to be a very SAIC thing to do then

 

[MG Clive]

but it is not an MG…….

Well, IM not sure, lol.

 

[KnightRider]

Yes I had a look. The video on the official MG website was pretty good at covering the basics.

 

[salty]

Well, IM not sure, lol.

There you go.

 

[MG Clive]

Yes I had a look. The video on the official MG website was pretty good at covering the basics.

Is THIS correct then @KnightRider ?

 

[KnightRider]

Yes, there's another cover under that one but no idea how it comes off . Tbh I never bothered in 6 years with my last car - the levels never ever changed! The screen wash is easy to access and top up. I'd like to customise the top screen - don't need airplay, Spotify of tik tok!

 

[KnightRider]

Hi, still getting used to "Knight rider". The topping up over night seems to work pretty well. Putting back 30%.
I was wondering if there's any more customisation I can do. Like removing unused icons - the main screen has airplay, Tiktok & spotify which I don't use ....
I'm finding it annoying that soooo much is only accessible via the touchscreen. Like changing the wiper sensitivity! I was out on a rainy night and had to resort to pushing the stalk to wipe the window.
One thing I am impressed with is the USB music facility. It plays very well.

 

[mugatu]

Can anyone who has an IM5 tell me what the audio system is like? 20 speakers sounds good on paper but I'm struggling to find any real world opinions. Thanks