Seats and sports etc mode.

[gep]

Hello had a look at my manual, cannot find if there is a way I can get all my back seats down, can get the middle of the three, just for carrys long or bulky items. Also, sports mode, cannot find if there's a default setting, so I can set it to Eco pro, or custom, as I am not sure what or if there's a default setting, thanks for any replies, Gep

[Monty Python]

gep said:

Hello had a look at my manual, cannot find if there is a way I can get all my back seats down, can get the middle of the three, just for carrys long or bulky items. Also, sports mode, cannot find if there's a default setting, so I can set it to Eco pro, or custom, as I am not sure what or if there's a default setting, thanks for any replies, Gep

Back seat releases are in the boot - there should be two next to each of the boot hinges. As for modes, the car defaults to Comfort every time you start.

[gep]

Thanks will look into it, Gep

[BFleming]

What car is it? If it's an F30 saloon you won't have folding seats as standard, they are a costed option from new.
You can code the car to start in Comfort Mode or Eco Pro mode by default. You cannot code it to start in Sport mode.

[Pizzaeatingking]

Depends on the age, I read that then found out after a certain year they're standard, looked in the boot and hey presto!

[Mr Tidy]

Pizzaeatingking said:

Depends on the age, I read that then found out after a certain year they're standard, looked in the boot and hey presto!

Yes, it's called progress - my 2005 E90 has the rare split/fold rear seat option. But my 1991 Sierra Sapphire had it as standard!

[Pica-Pica]

Monty Python said:

Back seat releases are in the boot - there should be two next to each of the boot hinges. As for modes, the car defaults to Comfort every time you start.

Indeed. Eco-pro is not particularly useful, with the sports auto ZF8 you can knock the lever left for sports mode, so in real-life there is no need for coding IMO.

Folding seats are a must have on a saloon - but why, or why cannot the front passenger seat fold flat too? I believe Honda Civic or SEAT tourers do that.

[Mr Tidy]

Pica-Pica said:

Indeed. Eco-pro is not particularly useful, with the sports auto ZF8 you can knock the lever left for sports mode, so in real-life there is no need for coding IMO.

Folding seats are a must have on a saloon - but why, or why cannot the front passenger seat fold flat too? I believe Honda Civic or SEAT tourers do that.

I'm pretty sure Volvos have folding front passenger seats too - mind you I still wouldn't want one!