The lane departure warning buzzer, doesn't buzz if you signal to change lanes
Correct. I do use the indicators for lane changing but not always when temporarily crossing a line, such as for passing a bicycle on an otherwise empty road.
What I would like, for the benefit of some other drivers who have forgotten (if they had ever learnt) what their indicators are for, is a device that gives an electric shock for turning without prior indication. Driving standards seem to be deteriorating.
Have you any comments about the ride, which is the aspect of the Mk II I like least? Changing from your hybrid may not be a typical comparison, as I expect the hybrid was heavier, with a steadier ride. Thank you for your initial review, which leaves me thinking that perhaps the technical gizmos are getting a bit above themselves these days!
I have tried to evaluate the ride but it's very subjective. It's generally smooth and definitely no worse (ie probably better) than the hybrid (which, as you note, seemed to sit on the road better than the normal Jazz). I felt a couple of minor bumps in a place where the top layer of road surfacing had disappeared leaving some inch deep holes.
The car also handles speed bumps OK. I have been over some of the cushion type of bumps without anything scraping. I measured clearance from the plastic tray under the engine as 13cm and there is also a rubber skirt below the front bumper that extends to 15cm above ground level. I assume that the skirt and the tray are primarily to improve the aerodynamics.
I was happy to see that the tyres on my Jazz are the Michelin energy savers. They gave good service on the hybrid and, from what I've read, have slightly better winter grip than most normal tyres. Concrete road surfaces are still quite noisy but perhaps not as bad as in the previous car. And wind noise from having windows slightly open seems to be less.
Another point of detail is that the flap for the fuel tank filler has to be manually released by a lever on the driver's door pillar just above the bonnet release. I wonder why Honda made this change?
Another welcome feature is that the angle of the head restraints on the front seats is adjustable.
I had previously posted a photo of the front passenger's view of the sensor unit. Here are a couple of other views of the unit plus a photo that illustrates my comment about the shape of the front.
At the moment the only uncontrollable dumb intelligence that is really annoying me is the auto headlights. I rechecked the switch and it definitely won't stay in off. Most of the auto features have a manual override either through switches or settings but the driver isn't allowed to take charge of the headlights except by turning the switch to the sidelight position. I've raised this issue with my dealer. Having a proper off (ie manual control) position on the switch will require a new switch.
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