Thoughts after 24 hours

[Joningy]

There are instructions on the forums here for how you can disable the speedlimit warnings.
There are two places, one is in your settings and the other is in the navigation application (the native one). Both have to be disabled as far as i recall.

As for the key, i dont know why but you in the UK have a different key than what i have here in Norway.
I have the "normal" key with the physical key located inside the fob.

From the instruction manual:
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I have type A which has the physical key (4) hidden inside it, like option C. Option B seems to have it separately, and with a loop.
Im sure there is a reason why the UK uses option B, but no idea why.

We will agree with you, but no explanation that I'm aware of, it's type B, with the blade key attached by a link on my S5, seems quite odd as my MG4 was type A, but a backwards step with the MGS5.

 

[Joningy]

Hello all. I took possession of my MG5S LR Trophy yesterday (in Piccadilly Blue) . . and just wanted to post a few random comments and questions after a grand total of 24 hours of ownership. First a big shout out to @LaS who came back to answer his own question about how to turn off the speed limit announcements - I suspect every new owner will be looking for that trick on day 1. (You have to disable it in two places - MG Pilot and in Navigation Settings). On to my list:

1. The one pedal driving switch is ignored in reverse. Its a bit jarring to change how you use the brake pedal each time when backing out. Hopefully this can be a future software update.
2. The DAB radio isn’t picking up the station logos. Small item clearly.
3. What is everyone’s thoughts/plans for the extra physical blade keys? For any MG4 owners on here, on the MGS5 they still give you the little blade keys, but they are no longer hidden inside the fob. Are we expected to carry them on our keyrings in addition to the fob? Or do we leave them at home, in the junk drawer in the kitchen . . .
4. On that same issue of keys, I’ve yet to figure out how to use the iSmart app to actually start the car. I have it registered and bound to the car and can use it to unlock the doors . . . but when I try to use the keyless start feature, it gives me an message about not being connected via bluetooth.

That’s my list one day later.

Good luck with the new S5.
I was actually considering posting exactly what I've turned off to save annoying bings, bangs and announcements, it may be useful to new owners.

Oh, I've also turned off Bluetooth, I was absolutely pissed off with Android Auto constantly bringing up maps, when all I wanted was to go somewhere I know within 30 miles I know every possible route to BTW Bluetooth doesn't stop the phone from making and receiving calls through the car speakers. Also easy to reinstate if traveling further afield.