Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
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Access Mode
For those without steps,do you park and leave it in access mode to make getting in and out easier? What about young children getting in and out of the rear?
My new to me D3 does not have steps and I have a young daughter that will need to have fairly regular access to either front or back seats.
24th Jan 2017 9:26 pm
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
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if its just me I slide out but do feel not doing the drivers seat any favours, if I have the kids, access mode.
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24th Jan 2017 9:30 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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I quite often drop the suspension as I pull onto the drive. Just about enough time for it to get fully down by the time I stop. Makes it easier for the kids to get out (and in the next time)Richard
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24th Jan 2017 9:31 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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Virtually always lower it when coming in to park; it provides a more dignified entry and exit and helps to protect my dog's joints as he gets in and out of the back.
I have a set of new steps, but I've never bothered to fit them!
24th Jan 2017 10:30 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
just press the button as you enter your drive..by the time you stop hay presto.and its ready for going out again.
24th Jan 2017 10:33 pm
Parmenian
Member Since: 28 Mar 2016
Location: St Peter Port
Posts: 129
I step out in normal mode. Tall, long legged that I am. Access mode to let the dogs in/out of the boot or getting my parents in the car (not the boot). Otherwise it stays in normal. My girlfriend is 'forced' to climb in Oh, and access mode for the ferry, so that the fare's cheaper!
25th Jan 2017 12:21 am
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
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Only drop mine for the in-laws who are in their 80's.==================================
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25th Jan 2017 12:35 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Always drop it to access when I stop
Makes it a bit harder for spare wheel thieves as wellG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
25th Jan 2017 12:44 am
MorganD379
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: SA62 3PP
Posts: 425
Only drop it to wash it, or if the guy on the toll bridge argues that it's to tall to cross in higher winds...
25th Jan 2017 5:36 am
oldskoolskater
Member Since: 31 Mar 2016
Location: Gateshead
Posts: 234
Always access mode, drop it whilst pulling up to park so it's down when everybody bomb bursts out of it the second it stops.
25th Jan 2017 1:30 pm
Discoveringcomfort
Member Since: 16 Sep 2015
Location: Berkshire
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Access Mode for the wife but the kids can climb!
"Oh, and access mode for the ferry, so that the fare's cheaper!" is this true as I must look now that I have a car with LPG I can't use the train.Series 1 V8
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25th Jan 2017 1:55 pm
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
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I thought cars with LPG were now allowed on the train?05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
25th Jan 2017 2:25 pm
UtilityGuy
Member Since: 26 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
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Before i had my steps,
I would always drop the car as i was pulling up to park, my wife n daughter have short legs, but now ive got the steps, i still drop the car down so they can step out and step off with ease,
25th Jan 2017 4:42 pm
Pip66
Member Since: 26 Sep 2016
Location: Ely.
Posts: 170
Most times I use it. Just makes life easier.
25th Jan 2017 4:59 pm
Ocsid
Member Since: 29 Nov 2005
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 255
I do just the opposite, put it into off-road height so the side steps give a bit of protection from the antics of any neighboring car users.
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that I am. Access mode to let the dogs in/out of the boot or getting my parents in the car (not the boot). Otherwise it stays in normal. My girlfriend is 'forced' to climb in 
Oh, and access mode for the ferry, so that the fare's cheaper!
