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Acc and Pilot#< MG4 - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and MG Pilot>
AI trained on all MG4 manuals#<I created an AI with all the information on MG4>
Android Auto not responding#< Android auto not responding or hearing my voice>
Audio on sat nav#<Audio on sat nav>
Auto fold mirrors - turning off#<Mirrors?>
Basic EV power overview#<Basic EV power explanation>
Binding car to app#<I smart app>
Carplay menu showing on passenger side#<MG4 Carplay RHD Setting?>
Changing Interior Light Bulb#<Interior light holder>
Charging port lights not working#<MG4 Charging port lights stopped working>
Charging whilst sitting in the car#<Charging whilst inside the car?>
Clock time wrong and Jan 1st 2019 date announcement#<Clock time wrong>
Collection Checklist#<Customer Checklist On Collection>
Eco drive mode and heating link#<Heating working but won’t heat up>
Emergency Exit Instructions #<Emergency Exit Instructions>
Glovebox Rattle possible fix#<Glovebox rattles possible fix>
Headlight Adjustment#<MG4 Trophy headlamp adjustment>
Heated Wing Mirrors#<Heated wing mirrors>
How to reset steering and windows after 12v battery disconnection#<How to reset steering and windows after 12v battery disconection>
How to reset trip meter#<How to reset trip meter?>
Indicator Volume#<How do you adjust indicator volume?>
Infotainment cycling between screens#<
Infotainment Cycling Between Screens>
Inner Sill Protectors#<Inner sill protectors - AliExpress>
Insurance code for MG4
Ismart app connection going to sleep#<App Not Connecting>
Ismart app set up#<I smart app>
Ismart not connecting accept T & C solution#<iSMART won't connect>
Key function and manual opening#<MG4 Test Drive Key Problems>
Main Screen not working#<Main Screen Stopped Working>
MG4 Navi Manual#<MG4 Navi Manual and ismart pdf link>
MG4 - Trophy owners guide #<MG4 Trophy - a Guide>
MG4 usb-c#<MG4 USB-C charging Android phone>
MG4 usb ports#<Mg4 USB ports?>
MG4 User Manual Download Link https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2022-09/MG4_EV_Owner_Manual.pdf
MG4 Wipers#<Mg4 wipers>
Mudguards#<Mudflaps>
Mute the radio#<Muting the radio>
Powering down if you want to sit in car#<Powering down if you wish to remain seated in the car.>
Preheating battery#<MG4 Trophy Preheat Battery Help>
Preheating Seats#<Preheating Heated Seats>
QR problems and car time#<QR Code Problems & Car Time>
Range #<MG4 Range>
Sat nav activation permission#<MG4 Trophy Sat Nav activation>
Transit Mode#<Transit Mode - resolved>
Wheel rim specification#<Wheel/rim Specification>
Windscreen Wipers Car Cleaning or Service Position#<Washing the MG4 a word of Warning.>


ACC with TJA and LKA

MG4 - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and MG Pilot

, Is this true (If you have both settings on)?? - the car will accelerate and decelerate in the forward direction when in ACC (Green on dash?) according to the car infront- but will it also steer (if you were on a gentle bend such as a motorway ?) - I havnt yet attempted these yet - but thought...

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AI trained on all MG4 manuals

https://www.mgevs.com/threads/i-created-an-ai-with-all-the-information-on-mg4.20843

Android auto not responding to voice[/B]

MG4 Android auto not responding or hearing my voice

Also tried to revoke microphone autorisation it make a red screen error 17 at startup ( on the phone) On my mg zs ev ( not mg4 ) the last time it was working great was on the previous firmware.. It s just since i activate coolwalk it s look like the best and only way to enjoy a modern ride Omg...

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Audio on sat nav

MG4 Audio on sat nav

I’ve only had my mg4 for a few days but loving it. I have used sat nav which works well but I don’t get any audio while in use. I can’t find a volume control , only a mute. If this is normal I can put up with it but like to be warned of upcoming events.

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Auto fold mirrors - turning off

Mirrors?

Hi all is there a setting in the trophy infotainment screen to leave the mirrors open after locking, thought I saw it but I cannot find it in manual cheers

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Basic EV power overview

Basic EV power explanation

I have created this basic overview for EV newbies. It is not intended to go into great detail or nuances but merely provide a basic overview of power sources, power storage, motor power supply and regeneration method and storage. Energy in from charging Alternating Current (AC) When you...

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Binding car to app

I smart app

Hi, collected my trophy yesterday, but salesperson didn’t connect my phone to the car. Said the activation codes were taking some time to appear. Once home tried again and realised had to input phone number without the leading zero. Anyway got the code, but don’t know where to go from there...

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Carplay menu showing on passenger side

MG4 Carplay RHD Setting?

I have my new MG4 - everything is perfect - sorted out all the pings and bongs to my liking - and I could not be happier. However - CarPlay on my infotainment display is shown in LHD format (menu on the passenger side). On my previous MG ZS it was always on the RHD side - making it closer to...

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Changing Interior Light Bulb

Interior light holder

Does anyone know how to remove this unit without breaking it? One of the bulb holders isn’t clipped into place (or has come in clipped when I tried to change bulb) Dealer will likely charge as it’s not a warranty issue.

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Charging port lights not working

MG4 Charging port lights stopped working

Hi all. My charging port lights have stopped working when I plug in to charge at home, I was wondering if anyone else has also had this issue? Not the biggest problem, I'm absolutely loving the MG4!

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Charging whilst sitting in the car

Charging whilst inside the car?

So when I'm at a public charging station, I notice other drivers (non MG) are happily sitting in their cars whilst they're charging. When I start a charge on the mg4, the doors lock and the charge starts. If I open the doors and get in the car the charge stops, and pressing start charge on the...

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Clock time wrong and Jan 1st 2019 date announcement

Clock time wrong

So on the Trophy I've manually set the clock time and enabled the GPS but it keeps going forward an hour or two. Anyone else had issues?

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Collection Checklist

Customer Checklist On Collection

I have an MG4 on order, and decided to run a little document detailing the common faults I've seen mentioned, puerly to remind myself to check these when I collect the car. I hope this is useful to some of you here too, who might be collectiong yours. MG4 Collection Checklist If anyone has...

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Eco drive mode and heating link

MG4 Heating working but won’t heat up

My MG4 Trophy’s heating isn’t heating up? It just pushes out cold air.

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Emergency Exit Instructions

Emergency Exit Instructions

Emergency Tailgate Opening Tailgate emergency open switch is located in the inner side of tailgate lock. Fold down the rear seat to make sure the emergency open keyhole plug on the tailgate trim plate can be touched. Remove the plug, and rotate the emergency open knob using the mechanical key...

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Glovebox Rattle possible fix

MG4 Glovebox rattles - Fixed !!

I had this on my first MG4 but managed to resolve it easy enough once I knew where it was coming from. It sounds like a vibration from the glovebox area. I found it was the vents for the heating that come out of the bottom of the glovebox area in the footwell. There is very little space between...

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Headlight Adjustment

MG4 Trophy headlamp adjustment

My dipped beams shine nicely on the motorway at 5am before dawn in December and I could clearly see the road surface for at least 2 metres ahead. Under the bonnet there's little adjusters behind head front light but turning them made only 1 cms change in height of the dipped beams on the garage...

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Heated Wing Mirrors

Heated wing mirrors

Mg4 xpower Anyone have any idea if this model has heated wing. Mirrors and how to operate them? For the life of me I can't figure it out. Thanks

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How to reset steering and windows after 12v battery disconnection

How to reset steering and windows after 12v battery disconection

Reset steering and windows after 12v disconnect. Never having had to do it, it would be good to get confirmation from forum members that this is correct before adding it to hints and tips. Thumbs up would do. Comments more than welcome. One recommendation is to get the wheels in the straight...

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How to reset trip meter

How to reset trip meter?

On the right of the MG4 driver display is the trip distance and miles per kilowatt. Can't seem to reset this, the display seems to suggest a long press on the steering wheel joystick. This section of the display has an up and down indicator suggesting that there is more data there as well...

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Indicator Volume

How do you adjust indicator volume?

Hi all can anyone tell me how to adjust the indicators loudness ! Also anyone know what this yellow warning is I thought it was auto hold but I put that on in settings warning still there also the same on my friends mg4 thanks

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Infotainment cycling between screens

MG4 Infotainment Cycling Between Screens

Until software update or otherwise resolves this issue two options from members that have worked in the meantime 1. Go to the radio section and select a DAB station. 2. Factory reset from settings. It can sometimes cure itself temporarily, beyond that hardware replacement appears to be the...

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Inner Sill Protectors

Inner sill protectors - AliExpress

Afternoon all, When I received my mudflaps a couple of days ago I also ordered some sill protection stickers. Finally got round to fitting them this morning. They look ok and should stop scuffs to the paint. ￡4.33 42%OFF | 4Pcs Car Sticker Door Carbon Leather Fiber Sill Plate Stickers...

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Ismart app connection going to sleep

App Not Connecting

Has anybody had the app fail to connect on iPhone? Since about 6pm yesterday I haven't been able to get the app to update the charge status or run the vehicle status function. I have tried restarting the app but haven't re-paired.

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Ismart app set up

I smart app

Hi, collected my trophy yesterday, but salesperson didn’t connect my phone to the car. Said the activation codes were taking some time to appear. Once home tried again and realised had to input phone number without the leading zero. Anyway got the code, but don’t know where to go from there...

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Ismart not connecting- accept T & C solution

iSMART won't connect

I've had my MG4 for a couple of weeks now and love everything about it. Well, nearly everything - I can't get the app to work. I have downloaded the app, logged in, binded the vehicle and all that seems to work ok. But it always says "Unable to get GPS". So though it's binderld, it doesn't seem...

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Key function and manual opening

Locked in my MG4 & unable to escape - Serious Safety Issue

I had a test drive yesterday in MG4 SE. The salesman drove initially and when we stopped to change driver, he said the car was showing a key error. At this point all the doors were locked and the alarm sounder started. We couldn’t open the doors and he was unable to get the car to recognise the...

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Main screen not working

MG4 Main Screen Stopped Working

On top of everything else the main screen stays off. Unless I have switched it off somehow? Just stopped working since this morning when I sat in the car. Locking and unlocking didn't help. Whats next???

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MG4 navi manual and ismart pdf link

MG4 Navi Manual

The Navi manual downloaded to my iSMART app when I did the binding. Has anyone found a PDF copy of it? (Note: I am not talking about the Owner Manual or User Guide that can be found via here) Edit: located - see below.

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MG4 - Trophy guide

MG4 Trophy - a Guide

This is a Guide to an MG4 Trophy (2023 version with R40 infotainment software) which is intended to help drivers quickly understand the features available. I am attaching the pdf version of the Guide to this post. A Word version is also available from a Microsoft OneDrive together with an...

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MG4 usb-c

MG4 USB-C charging Android phone

I have an issue with my new MG4 SE long range USB-C port not charging my phone. Has anyone successfully charged an Android phone from the USB-C port with any success? When I connect my Android phone (Google Pixel 6a) to the USB-c port, the car doesn't see that the phone is connected so it...

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MG4 usb ports

MG4 USB ports?

Is there only one USB port that is connected to the infotainment system? I usually have an USB stick with music on in my car, and would be nice if I could use both the stick and phone with android auto at the same time.

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MG4 users manual download link

https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2022-09/MG4_EV_Owner_Manual.pdf

MG4 Wipers

MG4 wipers

Hi everybody Does anybody know any places to buy new replacement wiper blades for the mg4 from?. The ones that came fitted are terrible but can’t seem to find any wipers at all to replace them even been to my local garage who said they don’t stock mg4 wiper blades

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Mudguards

MG4 Mudflaps

Afternoon all, I recently ordered some mudflaps for my MG4 from AliExpress. ￡22.21 18%OFF | For MG4 Mulan 2023 MG 4 2022 Mud Flaps Splash Guard Mudguards MudFlaps Front Rear Fender Auto Styline Car Accessories https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuVTtFx £26 including delivery. Ordered on the 12th from...

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Mute the radio

Muting the radio

I’ve worked out now that if you want to mute the radio rather than have to turn down the volume to silent, you can press the top of the joystick (push it in like a reset) on the right hand control on the steering wheel while it is focused on the radio control. If you have flipped it to the...

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Powering down if you want to sit in car

MG4 Powering down if you wish to remain seated in the car.

I thought this was a useful little instructional video.

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Preheating Battery

MG4 Trophy Preheat Battery Help

Does the MG4 Trophy allow you to Preheat the battery, if it does, can someone help explain how. I was hoping to preheat from my MG App? Thanks in advance.

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Preheating Seats

Preheating Heated Seats

Just an FYI, if you’re preheating the seats or using the app to control them, they are the wrong way round ??? if you preheat the drivers side, it heats the passenger and vice versa. ??? Just something to be aware of when the colder months come and you think you’re getting your seat cosy and...

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QR problems and car time

QR Code Problems & Car Time

Can anyone help, because MG Technicians cant, sort out my issues. I picked up my new MG4 last week and the clock time is 1 hour out, even though its set on GPS sync time. I change it manually it then changes back. I have also had no success setting up the MG app to connect to the car. I have...

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Range

MG4 Range

I have a mg4 se long range but it’s only showing 195 miles range when I started it up this afternoon?????:confused::confused:

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Sat nav activation permission

MG4 Trophy Sat Nav activation

Hi, Just bought the MG4 Trophy LR and when I wanted to use the Satellite navigation, message comes to Grant Permission in Settings. When I do that, I can’t find any checkbox to confirm. Has anyone done that before?

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Transit Mode

Transit Mode - *resolved*

Hey Guys, I was collecting my MG4 SE yesterday. I must say it is a brilliant car for me and totally meets my needs and expectations. ? I have, however encountered a little surprise when the car switched itself into "transit mode". Quite unspectacular so far. A permanent greenish box across the...

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Wheel rim specification

Wheel/rim Specification

I want new rims for my new coming MG4. What size/specs for MG4.

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Windscreen Wipers Car Cleaning or Service Position

Washing the MG4 - useful tip - place the wipers in the service position - here's how

Gave my wife’s MG4 it’s first clean yesterday I must say it is not the easiest car I have ever washed. There are lots of nooks and crannies to get your sponge into, and the black at the bottom of the doors on the sills and the sills inside the the door frame apertures, where pretty dirty plus...

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[Deleted member 9909]

@Alb Alb, see above...Binding car to app link has vanished (MG4 Smart App)...has it just dropped off or expired?

 

[Alb]

You've run into a problem that is inherent with this type of thread.
The one you linked has been merged with another (earlier) thread covering the same topic. When multiple threads are merged, the oldest one always takes precedence for indexing so any link referring to the other(s) becomes invalid.
The new combined thread in this case is:

I smart app

Hi, collected my trophy yesterday, but salesperson didn’t connect my phone to the car. Said the activation codes were taking some time to appear. Once home tried again and realised had to input phone number without the leading zero. Anyway got the code, but don’t know where to go from there...

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[Diggsy]

From page 93 onwards in this manual is a full rundown of the iSMART app. Not exactly the same as the current one, but should give a good starter anyway if you want to add the link to the tips and tricks…

https://www.mgcars.com/mg4-2022/images/safety/file/ismart-manual-en.pdf

 

[Deleted member 9909]

Can't get the link to open....

 

[Diggsy]

Can't get the link to open....

Odd, works every time for me

Try this… https://www.mgcars.com/mg4-2022/images/safety/file/ismart-manual-en.pdf

 

[Deleted member 9909]

Won't work on my WiFi for some strange reason but does work on my mobile data...? one for me to ponder. Added link to existing mg navi manual thread and will amend title

 

[Diggsy]

No worries at all. Not sure all what’s in that manual, but it does have instructions for the iSMART app, which I haven’t found anywhere else

 

[Deleted member 9909]

Working now...perhaps a virgin broadband hangover as yahoo stopped working as well but as it came back so did the link!!!

 

[baader]

Hey. If I have my tyres retreaded at a garage and the tyre pressure warning light starts flashing, can I fix it myself or do I need to visit an authorised MG Motor garage?

 

[Deleted member 9909]

Wrong thread for asking questions but...

Assuming the tpms sensors on the wheels have not been removed/damaged and the wheels/tyres have been put on in the same location and the tyre pressure is set to around 36 psi or above then if the warning light is on it should go off after driving the car a short distance. No dealer visit should be required

 

[baader]

The valves are going to be redone because I don't have winter discs.

 

[Deleted member 9909]

How can you tell which wheel goes on which corner?

Oh, read what I said. I want to know what to tell the garage so they can find out which wheel is which once they're off. This is not my problem to fix. It's down to the garage to rectify their mistake. And I do not believe for one moment that MG has not provided the wheels with some indication...

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[Grriff]

You may want to link with my Guide
MG4 Trophy - a Guide

 

[Deleted member 9909]

Done

 

[Grriff]

Thank you

 

[Deleted member 9909]

Assume some of you have already seen this but I had to share this clever solution to the flying phone problem we have

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Appreciated but this is not the correct place for this. Please create a new general post with the appropriate title please.