V50 General : - D5 MPG indicator ?

Tegs · Feb 11th, 2013, 21:20

First of all hello,
This may sound odd but I test drove a D5 and just wanted to know if the mpg indicator is the one on the dash next to the T2 sign or something ? As I forgot to ask

Clan · Feb 11th, 2013, 21:25

IF you have one it is in the display on the left , the same one that tells you your door is open etc ..

Tegs · Feb 11th, 2013, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Clan

IF you have one it is in the display on the left , the same one that tells you your door is open etc ..

Ok thanks for that , I did click the end of the stalk and a couple of things came up but I'm sure mpg was not one of them.

Clan · Feb 11th, 2013, 21:30

You need to turn the ring on the indicator stalk to cycle between functions , if you get DSTC then blank screen DSTC etc etc you wont have the fuel computer ..

Tegs · Feb 11th, 2013, 21:34

Ok cheers.

SonyVaio · Feb 11th, 2013, 21:44

Have a look at the pics in post #1 of this thread - LINKY!

These were pictures from when I done an eco run in my V50, it is an auto (geartronic) so you can see what gear it in in (N=Neutral) which you won't have on one with a manual box.

To rotate the info display from Av Speed, Instant Economy, Av Economy, Miles left to Empty etc... There is a rotating wheel on your left hand stalk which when turned changes the displayed information. As Clan says above if you just get DSTC info then blank then DSTC Info again then the fuel computer is not active in your car - it is just a softare update to activate (an expensive one though!).

Jon TDI · Feb 12th, 2013, 09:04

I think this function was only standard on the SE spec cars.
Mine is a Sport R-Design, but doesn't have it.

As SonyVaio has said, You can update the software to add the function buy costs a fortune.

sprout99 · Feb 13th, 2013, 08:11

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Originally Posted by Jon TDI

I think this function was only standard on the SE spec cars.
Mine is a Sport R-Design, but doesn't have it.

As SonyVaio has said, You can update the software to add the function buy costs a fortune.

a dealer on ebay offers this for £300 !!!

SonyVaio · Feb 13th, 2013, 10:19

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Originally Posted by sprout99

a dealer on ebay offers this for £300 !!!

Yes, he does it cheap.

sprout99 · Feb 13th, 2013, 10:37

it's £190 when car is ordered or £300 + aftermarket upgrade

Feb 11th, 2013, 21:25	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 15:27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	IF you have one it is in the display on the left , the same one that tells you your door is open etc .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 11th, 2013, 21:30	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 15:27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	You need to turn the ring on the indicator stalk to cycle between functions , if you get DSTC then blank screen DSTC etc etc you wont have the fuel computer .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 12th, 2013, 09:04	#7
Jon TDI Senior Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2016 14:51 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Yorkshire	I think this function was only standard on the SE spec cars. Mine is a Sport R-Design, but doesn't have it. As SonyVaio has said, You can update the software to add the function buy costs a fortune. __________________ 2008 Sapphire Black Volvo V50 D5 Sport R Design - Now gone. 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo X Sport Wagon.

Feb 13th, 2013, 10:37	#10
sprout99 Master Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2015 03:33 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Durham	it's £190 when car is ordered or £300 + aftermarket upgrade __________________ Peugeot 208 GTi Prestige BMW 330d M Sport + Mk2 Golf Gti G60....

Feb 11th, 2013, 21:20	#1
Tegs New Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2013 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bournemouth	D5 MPG indicator ? First of all hello, This may sound odd but I test drove a D5 and just wanted to know if the mpg indicator is the one on the dash next to the T2 sign or something ? As I forgot to ask

Feb 11th, 2013, 21:34	#5
Tegs New Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2013 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bournemouth	Ok cheers.

Feb 11th, 2013, 21:44	#6
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Have a look at the pics in post #1 of this thread - LINKY! These were pictures from when I done an eco run in my V50, it is an auto (geartronic) so you can see what gear it in in (N=Neutral) which you won't have on one with a manual box. To rotate the info display from Av Speed, Instant Economy, Av Economy, Miles left to Empty etc... There is a rotating wheel on your left hand stalk which when turned changes the displayed information. As Clan says above if you just get DSTC info then blank then DSTC Info again then the fuel computer is not active in your car - it is just a softare update to activate (an expensive one though!).

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