MG Pilot

[Jonny M]

Is it a good idea to keep the radar sensor black box on the front bumper clean at all times as this controls the cruise and distance from vehicle front.

 

[TWbm]

Yes. Absolutely.

Also be prepared for the car to effectively go 'YOU'RE GOING TO DIE - Oh. As you were, big leaf, soz'.

 

[Silver estate]

Yes. Absolutely.

Also be prepared for the car to effectively go 'YOU'RE GOING TO DIE - Oh. As you were, big leaf, soz'.

Must use the same sensors as DAF and MERC trucks ???

 

[Jonny M]

Serious answers to my question would be appreciated.

 

[BruceT]

Serious answers to my question would be appreciated.

I thought it was a rhetorical question. But

Yes. Absolutely.

Also be prepared for the car to effectively go 'YOU'RE GOING TO DIE - Oh. As you were, big leaf, soz'.

looks serious enough to me

 

[Coulomb]

Is it a good idea to keep the radar sensor black box on the front bumper clean at all times...

As far as I know, radar is not particularly affected by dirt, dust, or small amounts of moisture. So I don't believe it's a priority.

 

[Stuart Wright]

Your car will probably light up a warning if it's obscured. My Ioniq did when it was covered in snow. Otherwise in 4.5 years, I never gave it a second thought.

 

[DK1083]

Using ACC for the first time. Every so often a warning: “MG Pilot has quit” comes up. Often seems to be as I pass a lorry. Comes back on within a few seconds. Is this normal? Also, first half of the journey MG Pilot activated itself, second part it didn’t. Checked in settings and it said it was on.. Anyone any advice?

 

[Stuart Wright]

Serious answers to my question would be appreciated.

An attitude like this isn't going to endear you to the people who are able to help you. A sense of humour is always appreciated on a forum, and you would benefit from not taking everything so seriously.

I thought it was a rhetorical question.

Please bear in mind that people visiting this forum have a wide variety of experience and knowledge from absolutely none to expert. If we cater for and are welcoming to people at all levels of expertise, then the forum will grow and thrive best.
So please be understanding of people who ask questions which, to you, seem obvious. Because to most people (unfamiliar with EVs) they are probably not.

 

[BruceT]

Using ACC for the first time. Every so often a warning: “MG Pilot has quit” comes up. Often seems to be as I pass a lorry. Comes back on within a few seconds. Is this normal? Also, first half of the journey MG Pilot activated itself, second part it didn’t. Checked in settings and it said it was on.. Anyone any advice?

Was it raining? or the road wet? My ZS gen1 didn't like it when it was, VERY WET. I assumed it was the same for everyone.

 

[DK1083]

Was it raining? or the road wet? My ZS gen1 didn't like it when it was, VERY WET. I assumed it was the same for everyone.

No. Dry and fine.

 

[BruceT]

No. Dry and fine.

That doesn't sound right, I'd get them to have a look at the next service. The trouble with this is it sounds intermittent so, of course, you won't be able to show them, 'cos it'll never happen on cue.

 

[Hot Red 5]

No question asked.

 

[Stuart Wright]

No question asked.

Using some common sense and forgiving a missing question mark is a sign of forum maturity. Not everyone has the benefit of a good education, lots of time to perfect a post or a fully functioning keyboard.

 

[Pauli363]

A car in front of me braked to turn left. I was well in control with plenty of space behind anD suddenly the ZF decided to do a full on emergency stop. Frightened the bloody life out of me. Highly dangerous as well because if there had have been a car behind it may have run in to me. It's very sensitive.

 

[PHB2801]

Is it a good idea to keep the radar sensor black box on the front bumper clean at all times as this controls the cruise and distance from vehicle front.

Definitely. I have a Citroen C5 Across and when the radar gets too dirty, the car asks me to take control if in adaptive cruise control and it won't allow it to be set again. In addition, faults regarding all distance measuring safety features being disabled comes up (city crash, pedestrian detection, etc)

 

[midician]

You wouldn't drive with a blindfold, so its sensible to ensure your sensors are not compromised in any way.

 

[Kev555]

I nicknamed it MCAS like on the Boeing 737 max

 

[MGrover]

A car in front of me braked to turn left. I was well in control with plenty of space behind anD suddenly the ZF decided to do a full on emergency stop. Frightened the bloody life out of me. Highly dangerous as well because if there had have been a car behind it may have run in to me. It's very sensitive.

Can you turn this function off ?

 

[Kev555]

Yes you can turn it off. Downright dangerous when traffic slows down turning left. Pilot stands on the brakes and your just waiting for the boot lid to end up behind your ears. I only ever use it on the motorway, it definitely keeps you alert when driving