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    D4 for a few days but no manual....

    Well here I am driving a new (<1000km) D4, 2.7tdv6 whilst the dealers are arranging a blue slip for my D3.

    Unfortunately, they didn't leave the manual in....

    Ok, I have yet work out a few small things, like how to get a display (like the D3) of fuel consumption.

    Is there a way of NOT displaying the various trip meters whilst driving ?
    (I would just like to see normal mileage).

    A few small things I don't like... the reach for the ride height switch, and am I right in thinking the gear lever is longer ?
    Might be just my perception, but the steering wheel seems smaller as well ?

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    Nice.

    Are the stealers suggesting/hoping you may trade up


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    Quote Originally Posted by miky View Post
    Nice.

    Are the stealers suggesting/hoping you may trade up


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    AT the moment, They wouldn't dare !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gps-au View Post
    Ok, I have yet work out a few small things, like how to get a display (like the D3) of fuel consumption.

    Is there a way of NOT displaying the various trip meters whilst driving ?
    (I would just like to see normal mileage).
    Press the end of the left stalk to step through the km etc displays.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Graeme View Post
    Press the end of the left stalk to step through the km etc displays.
    Thanks, Same as my D3.

    It was stiff, and took quite a bit of initial pressure, but a good thump and all was well....

    Not really that impressed with dash display, except I didn't have to turn on lights in tunnel this morning ....

    I am still thinking its more of a D3.25 than a D4

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    Quote Originally Posted by gps-au View Post
    Thanks, Same as my D3.

    It was stiff, and took quite a bit of initial pressure, but a good thump and all was well....

    Not really that impressed with dash display, except I didn't have to turn on lights in tunnel this morning ....

    I am still thinking its more of a D3.25 than a D4
    Try the 3.0L twin turbo......you'll probably rate that as a D3.3.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Celtoid View Post
    Try the 3.0L twin turbo......you'll probably rate that as a D3.3.....
    I actually had a drive of one a few weeks ago and was quite impressed, especially whilst towing an old 30 footer van which was fully loaded (the weighbridge weight was 3450kg with 310kg ball weight) on the way back from Newcastle, The owner had to keep reminding me to slow down due to the speed limit.... I was trying to get up a decent sway on the van but the damn vehicle was just too intelligent.....

    Probably the only thing stopping me upgrading in a few years will be the lack of child restraints, I suspect SWMBO will be forcing that issue....

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    Quote Originally Posted by gps-au View Post
    Probably the only thing stopping me upgrading in a few years will be the lack of child restraints, I suspect SWMBO will be forcing that issue....
    I believe there are actually three child restraints for the second row of seats, I think they anchor of the roof.

    Regards,

    George.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoWeb View Post
    I believe there are actually three child restraints for the second row of seats, I think they anchor of the roof.

    Regards,

    George.
    In the D4 all three seats of the middle row have anchor points on the back of the seats, and in the 3.0SE each seat can fold separately. I haven't found any anchor points for the last row.

    I might get some installed, as it is handy when you have 3 kids and want to fit an adult or 2 in, you can put one kid in the back row, leaving one seat available to flip.

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    I have been told that child restraints in the 3rd row are possible. The Dealer said there's an automotive engineer here in Perth that will install them for about $250. I'm thinking of getting it done soon, like you I think it will be handy, especially when we occassionally have to fit in grandma and grandpa...

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