Unidentified ON/OFF switch Favia vRS

StuM · 31-10-2005, 14:28

Hi All,

Picked up my vRS from the dealer on Saturday and love it!

Couple of quick questions:

1. Down to the right of the steering wheel (RHD models!) there is a small storage compartment. Inside that there a switch that is currently set to ON. What is this for?

2. On my Dad's Audi and mate's Golf, there is a facility whereby if the windows are open after you have exited the car, if you press and hold the lock button on the remote, it closes the windows. Is this also a feature of the vRS Fabia?

3. Were floor mats a standard fitting? I didn't request them, but they were fitted..

Thanks in advance.
Stu

Bigw2069 · 31-10-2005, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuM

1. Down to the right of the steering wheel (RHD models!) there is a small storage compartment. Inside that there a switch that is currently set to ON. What is this for?

Stu

1, Can cooler, "on" allows air (Same temperature as the rest of the car) into the pocket, "off" blocks it

2, Window closure only works on the fabia with the key in the door turned fully and held.

3, Fab vRS mats were standard
HTH

Derek

neilwilliams · 31-10-2005, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuM

Hi All,

Picked up my vRS from the dealer on Saturday and love it!

Couple of quick questions:

1. Down to the right of the steering wheel (RHD models!) there is a small storage compartment. Inside that there a switch that is currently set to ON. What is this for?

2. On my Dad's Audi and mate's Golf, there is a facility whereby if the windows are open after you have exited the car, if you press and hold the lock button on the remote, it closes the windows. Is this also a feature of the vRS Fabia?

3. Were floor mats a standard fitting? I didn't request them, but they were fitted..

Thanks in advance.
Stu

1. That compartment is linked into the air con - you can chil a standard 330ml can in there.

2. I don't think it's on the furby but if you stick the key in the lock and turn it anti clockwise and hold it will wind them up for you.

3. Yep - they're standard

Mort · 31-10-2005, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuM

2. On my Dad's Audi and mate's Golf, there is a facility whereby if the windows are open after you have exited the car, if you press and hold the lock button on the remote, it closes the windows. Is this also a feature of the vRS Fabia?

You can do it with the key in the lock (turn and hold) as far as I know there's no way of making the remote do it

EDIT: Damn, too slow.

Sam Tan · 31-10-2005, 15:53

2. I don't think it's on the furby but if you stick the key in the lock and turn it anti clockwise and hold it will wind them up for you.

Learn something new

Note to self- "really must get around to reading handbook"

StuM · 31-10-2005, 16:09

Thanks for the replies!

Can cooler!

Cheers
Stu

viewer · 31-10-2005, 16:15

2. Yes, using key held in "lock" position will close the windows, but, be careful, it also works in reverse. If you hold it in "unlock" the windows will open. Not a problem when you see both opening, but when my Furby was new I saw the opened window on the driver's side and did not realise that the passenger side window had opened. I closed the window using the inside button, closed the door, pressed the remote on the key and walked off. Several hours later I returned to find the window had been open all through the afternoon rains!
Oh one point with regards to remotes maybe useful. After 18 months, the (rarely used) key in lock felt stiff. I put in oil and made a point of regularly using the key in the lock and moving the windows. It is now smooth.

spinndrift · 31-10-2005, 16:16

Ignore all the liars in here.

It activates the cloaking device that makes you highly desirable to members of the opposite sex.

At least that's what my dealer told me.

Bigw2069 · 31-10-2005, 16:22

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Originally Posted by spinndrift

Ignore all the liars in here.

It activates the cloaking device that makes you highly desirable to members of the opposite sex.

At least that's what my dealer told me.

Has it worked yet or is it going back in under warranty???

PaulC · 31-10-2005, 16:24

I thought it was the one that made it produce 500bhp?

spinndrift · 31-10-2005, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

Has it worked yet or is it going back in under warranty???

Warranty job I fear

walkie · 31-10-2005, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulC

I thought it was the one that made it produce 500bhp?

No, not standard, can be programmed to do that on delivery but it's an extra 20 quid, hardly worth it imo

ScoobyChris · 31-10-2005, 18:51

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Originally Posted by walkie

No, not standard, can be programmed to do that on delivery but it's an extra 20 quid, hardly worth it imo

FWIW, it can also be recoded with VAG-COM to save you a trip to the dealer

Chris

matchmaker · 31-10-2005, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuM

Thanks for the replies!

Can cooler!

Cheers
Stu

Gotta watch - can I believe be a can heater too, leading to a big bang if you put a can in there on a cold day

31-10-2005, 14:28	#1
StuM Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South UK Posts: 147 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Unidentified ON/OFF switch Favia vRS Hi All, Picked up my vRS from the dealer on Saturday and love it! Couple of quick questions: 1. Down to the right of the steering wheel (RHD models!) there is a small storage compartment. Inside that there a switch that is currently set to ON. What is this for? 2. On my Dad's Audi and mate's Golf, there is a facility whereby if the windows are open after you have exited the car, if you press and hold the lock button on the remote, it closes the windows. Is this also a feature of the vRS Fabia? 3. Were floor mats a standard fitting? I didn't request them, but they were fitted.. Thanks in advance. Stu

31-10-2005, 16:15	#7
viewer Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 186 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	lock for windows 2. Yes, using key held in "lock" position will close the windows, but, be careful, it also works in reverse. If you hold it in "unlock" the windows will open. Not a problem when you see both opening, but when my Furby was new I saw the opened window on the driver's side and did not realise that the passenger side window had opened. I closed the window using the inside button, closed the door, pressed the remote on the key and walked off. Several hours later I returned to find the window had been open all through the afternoon rains! Oh one point with regards to remotes maybe useful. After 18 months, the (rarely used) key in lock felt stiff. I put in oil and made a point of regularly using the key in the lock and moving the windows. It is now smooth. Last edited by viewer; 31-10-2005 at 16:18. Reason: addition

31-10-2005, 16:16	#8
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking Posts: 6,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Ignore all the liars in here. It activates the cloaking device that makes you highly desirable to members of the opposite sex. At least that's what my dealer told me. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk No money for rallying makes Andy a dull boy

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31-10-2005, 15:53	#5
Sam Tan Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south wales Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2. I don't think it's on the furby but if you stick the key in the lock and turn it anti clockwise and hold it will wind them up for you. Learn something new Note to self- "really must get around to reading handbook"

31-10-2005, 16:09	#6
StuM Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South UK Posts: 147 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks for the replies! Can cooler! Cheers Stu

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PaulC Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nuneaton UK Posts: 1,168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I thought it was the one that made it produce 500bhp?