Well, the idea behind this is that someone’s freedom stops there where someone else freedom is compromised, or even worse, that someone else is getting killed because of someone’s freedom. I think this make more sense than someone’s unlimited freedom idea.
And back on topic, unless the newer software releases are different, you can turn down the volume of the bongs in the "settings" menu.
| Equalizer Set the Equalizer settings to the preferred frequency. |
| Fader / Balance The Fadar / Balance (if applicable) can be chosen for the speaker outputs within the vehicle. |
| Volume Settings Here the volume settings can be set by the user. Settings, such as, the volume at Vehicle Start, Volume Minimization, Speed Dependent Volume Control and Notification Volume. |
| PDC Sound Here the PDC sound volume can be adjusted between a range of 0-14. The higher the number the higher the volume will be. |
| Input Sound The input sound volume can be adjusted in a range of 0-14. The higher the number the higher the volume will be. |
| Warning Sounds The Warning Sounds can be set to either Low, Middle or High volume. |
| Reset Acoustic Settings Resets all acoustic settings to the default values, the user will be asked to confirm before resetting. |
And bringing this back on topic. My underlying point is that the US is a large enough market that we shouldn’t be forced to have firmware that is designed to meet other markets regulations. True to the American spirt we place more weight on individual responsibility and our IG firmware should reflect that. Ferrari produces about 12,000 cars a year and doesn’t have all these silly bongs.
New software would require new compliance testing - there are already complaints that the Grenadier is too expensive, so you are just adding cost that needs to be recouped. Ineos Automotive is already GBP1.7Billion underwater, so I cannot imagine that extra cost would be popular.
USA, USA, USA, USA.
I seriously doubt that you need to retest compliance for lowering the fuel level bong or allowing the persistent disabling of a “safety” warning that the US doesn’t require. If I’m wrong on this than I welcome someone to site the source of their information.
Ferrari turns quite an outsized profit by ensuring scarcity. Like those stupid French handbags, They have a good idea what they are going to make before the product even hits the market.
My god a new one, in comparison to mine.
The rear wiper "issue" is also a thing I want to get rid off, and also ...Drove the IG first time in rain, since ownership in late summer. (Mainly drove to see how the safari windows fare against the rain). During the drive realized several aspects of new annoyances with the vehicle software. Posting contemporaneous notes here to vent, laugh at the vehicle, and see how others deal with it.
- when front wiper is on with the gear in reverse, the rear wiper come on automatically. This cannot be overridden!? I spent 30 seconds or so trying to determine if I had accidentally triggered rear wipers.
- the rear wiper motor is loud and of low value given the poor visibility out the back. I wish I can override this auto-on behavior.
- while backing into my sloped garage and trying manage the cacophony of noises - the rear wiper motor whirring + rear pdc beeps + heavy rain drops dotting the roof (soothing by itself) + engine revving, I get bonged once for orange fuel level, because vehicle is at an angle ( oh no 1/4 tank remaining!). Then the software escalates to red fuel level with two additional bongs 2 seconds apart to “refuel now!!” (Still at 1/4 tank). I was startled and nearly backed into my workbench.
Holy-shit Ineos explicitly tries to engineer a non-serene driving experience. The amount of auditory garbage it overzealously outputs is dangerous for zero good reasons.
Come to think of it.. everything comes down to the tenacity of that “BONG” audio file. Bigto whomever originated it and the sign-off chain for that BONG.
, the parking sensors signals overrule my 
. I hate it: I always miss some new or other interesting information
After my rear wiper auto engages with reverse, it automatically shuts off as soon as I shift out of reverse.
