[07CR]

Originally Posted by GTX+

Happened to me as well during my first drive to a mall. I was desperately looking for the lever for over 3-4 mins and the other cars behind me were loosing their cool. .. finally the guard came to my rescue and asked me to unlock the car. And it worked.

Another, and probably easier, way would be to unlock the car from the lock/unlock button on the door. Easier because sometimes the key would be in our pocket and it may be a hassle to unbelt, reach for it while sitting etc.

Originally Posted by Flasshhhh

The first time I was asked to open the boot by a guard, I too was searching for a lever, but eventually used the key to open the boot by pressing unlock button.

There is lock unlock button just ahead of driver power window switches. You can use that for opening boot as well.

[GTX+]

Originally Posted by 07CR

There is lock unlock button just ahead of driver power window switches. You can use that for opening boot as well.

That's what I had also mentioned

[BhayanaV]

Originally Posted by abhi3284

Initially, i used to depress the Brake before shifting, but after I realized we can shift from D to N and vice versa without depressing the Brake, I no longer do it.

Please check the settings. Engine does not fire up if I shift from D to N without releasing the brake. It does when I shift back to D or any other mode.

[@PetrolheadASH]

What about the glare on oncoming drivers? Have you stood in front and checked that?

[07CR]

Originally Posted by @PetrolheadASH

What about the glare on oncoming drivers? Have you stood in front and checked that?

I believe this was directed to me for my headlight upgrade. If you see the pic with low beam, it has an extremely well defined cutoff range with won't exceed Grill of most cars. I did personally check this out as well, and no glare from low beam.

[gogo_gogo]

Please advise on dashcam connectivity.

Dashcam- Viofo*

The service centre is advising not to use hardwire just to avoid voltage fluctuation. Is it true?

[ExtremePocca]

Originally Posted by 07CR

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Dear Sir, you have installed an absolute beacon on the front of your car! Your high beam lights up apartments which look to be around 800metres away. That is one seriously impressive lighting setup.

[sunnsood]

Originally Posted by gogo_gogo

Please advise on dashcam connectivity.

Dashcam- Viofo*

The service centre is advising not to use hardwire just to avoid voltage fluctuation. Is it true?

I am using Viofo but it's via usb/ type c connector. I won't recommend touching wiring till warranty period is in place.

[shaheenazk]

Originally Posted by 07CR

Low beam and high beam of all lamps-
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Total Cost=
Lamps+Brackets+Relay+Delivery = 14500
Technician's installation fee = 4000 ( I paid him 500 extra considering his efforts)[/b]

It seems from the picture that the high beams are more biased towards the right hand side. It should be the opposite actually and slightly towards the center.

[07CR]

Originally Posted by shaheenazk

It seems from the picture that the high beams are more biased towards the right hand side. It should be the opposite actually and slightly towards the center.

It's not. It looks like that because I am at the left side of the road, but the direction of car is towards 45 degree right side. Hence it's giving such feeling. High beam is equipped with twin lasers on both projectors, and they provide similar length and reach on both sides.

[Flasshhhh]

Originally Posted by 07CR

There is lock unlock button just ahead of driver power window switches. You can use that for opening boot as well.

Originally Posted by GTX+

That's what I had also mentioned

It was my only 2nd drive that time, and when could not find the boot lever, got slightly nervous, hence, in that process, went away with whatever came to my mind first, which was key.
But as soon as I got out of the car, googled it and came to know about the button thing. Still, thank you!

[bharathdonti]

Originally Posted by gogo_gogo

Please advise on dashcam connectivity.

Dashcam- Viofo*

The service centre is advising not to use hardwire just to avoid voltage fluctuation. Is it true?

I did the hardwiring, and I haven't encountered any issues so far. My car went for a 10k service last month, and there was no issue with the warranty as well

[F1amit]

Originally Posted by gogo_gogo

Please advise on dashcam connectivity.

Dashcam- Viofo*

The service centre is advising not to use hardwire just to avoid voltage fluctuation. Is it true?

I too am looking for a dashcam to be installed in my Seltos GTX+. I did check with SA and was informed that unless any wires are cut, warranty is not impacted. Per him, hardwiring in fuse box is fine but as soon any wires are cut, then it impacts warranty.

[abhi3284]

Originally Posted by bharathdonti

I did the hardwiring, and I haven't encountered any issues so far. My car went for a 10k service last month, and there was no issue with the warranty as well

What are the Pros of Hardwiring, compared to just plugging it in the 12V socket? Similarly, any Cons of plugging it in the 12v Socket. Read somewhere it stays connected even when Engine is Off and drains Battery. Is that correct? Regarding honoring Warranty, i am assuming this should be standard across KIA and not Dealer dependent. Anyways, i plan to ask next week when i plan to give for 1st Service.

Asking, as i am also contemplating getting a Dashcam next month and evaluating the fitment options.

[blogslogger]

Originally Posted by abhi3284

What are the Pros of Hardwiring, compared to just plugging it in the 12V socket? Similarly, any Cons of plugging it in the 12v Socket. Read somewhere it stays connected even when Engine is Off and drains Battery. Is that correct? Regarding honoring Warranty, i am assuming this should be standard across KIA and not Dealer dependent. Anyways, i plan to ask next week when i plan to give for 1st Service.

Asking, as i am also contemplating getting a Dashcam next month and evaluating the fitment options.

Pros of hardwiring- You get access to parking surveillance mode and a clutter free dashboard as the wires are not visible
Cons of hardwiring- Possibility of warranty not being honored. Although i have a 70mai dashcam hardwired and there was no problem when i gave it for two services

Pros of 12V socket connection- Easier installation
Cons of 12V socket connection- Dashboard clutters a bit with wires.

12V socket is switched off after 10 mins when the car is locked so no worries about battery being discharged.

Hardwiring too does not drain battery as during parking surveillance mode, dashcam stays in a low power state, using its own battery and when the accelerometer detects movement it is switched on. It uses car batter to recharge itself later. Hardwiring has a fail safe and it wont work is the car battery is lower than the specified limit.