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Old 11-09-2005   #1
 
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Question Very Strange Error Message

Had a very strange message come up on the dashboard today.....

FOLLOWING 30s

The key was in the ignition, but not switched on. Pupil got in car but had forgotten her glasses, went back to get them and the message came up as she opened the door. Any ideas?
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Re: Very Strange Error Message

Originally Posted by beaker
Had a very strange message come up on the dashboard today.....

FOLLOWING 30s

The key was in the ignition, but not switched on. Pupil got in car but had forgotten her glasses, went back to get them and the message came up as she opened the door. Any ideas?
It's actually a feature

Stilos are fitted with a 'follow-me' headlight system, whereby when you get back to your house and turn the ignition off, pulling the headlight flasher stick back turns your headlights on for 30 seconds to light your path. You can, IIRC, activate this 6 times to give you 3 minutes total.

My guess is that she caught the flasher stick as she got out and activated it.
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Re: Very Strange Error Message

Sorry but that worries me, a driving instructor that hasn't read the operational manual of their car!

I distinctly remember my instructor telling me to familiarise myself with the car!
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Re: Very Strange Error Message

Thanks Neil.

The other comment is exactly the sort of comment that I would expect from certain members, which is why I don't normally bother asking or giving any advice.
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No MY advice frequently on this site is read the sodding manual! Its printed for your benefit.

I was going to tell you about the follow me home option, but i was beaten to it
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Re: Very Strange Error Message

and mine would be to check all the facts before jumping down someone's throat, as I don't have a manual, because the dealer lost it and haven't got me a new one yet. That is why I asked the question!
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now now girls,its just a bit of(virtual)banter
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what is this forum for????

its is for help and advice for every one i get really annoyed with people posting **** and ruining posts for other people,,,

yes i knew what the warning ment but i didnt know what it was for so rather than jump down someones throat about something keep it shut unless its going to be helpfull!!!


sorry i just get so wound up!!
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Re: Very Strange Error Message

I 100% read Stiloboy's post as tongue-in-cheek, not to be vindictive or nasty!

If anyone has issues, please use the 'Report this post to moderator' button, or drop me a PM - otherwise threads get ruined
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Re: Very Strange Error Message

I got issues Stu...

Unfortunately they run deeper than this thread

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Re: Very Strange Error Message

Originally Posted by StiloBoy
Sorry but that worries me, a driving instructor that hasn't read the operational manual of their car!

I distinctly remember my instructor telling me to familiarise myself with the car!
This is a totally friendly post, just making you smile

How can anyone be offended by this???

Laughter is healthy

Lets stay happy, peeps
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Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit
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Re: Very Strange Error Message

Originally Posted by Stuart DemonD
I 100% read Stiloboy's post as tongue-in-cheek, not to be vindictive or nasty!

If anyone has issues, please use the 'Report this post to moderator' button, or drop me a PM - otherwise threads get ruined
The line that annoyed me was "Do your job", this was removed within a few minutes of being written!!!
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Re: Very Strange Error Message

Ah, if there was a quick edit done, within a few minutes or so of posting, then the post doesn't become 'edited'....

At least he saw sense and removed it.
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