GWM Cannon - 5 annoying things

James

Hey mate,

Have you had any dealings with using Android auto on your cannon. I actually bought one last week because of your videos, well the value of it is good but also cause of your experience with it. Anyway, picked it up and wanted to connect my Android auto but it doesn’t seem to be either installed or setup which is pissing me off… Anyway, let me know your thoughts. Cheers

Paul

Hey James
I have a Samsung s20FE which works fine with Android auto, plugged in of course.
I do know there were some software update earlier in the year that fixed some Android problems.
Maybe check with your dealer? (where are you based in the world?)

I also know that my very old Android tablet (Android 7) simply won’t connect in any way.

Wouter

Love my Cannon, too. Everything that bugs you, is bugging me plus a bit: The clock is picking up about 2 minutes/month. Frustrating ! When I drive when it is cold and dark, I get a LSS fault. It also render the sign and pedestrian recognition useless. Not that that bothers me, but it comes up with a continuous warning….

Justin

Hi and thanks for your feedback. My new Canon X has a very annoying issue. Whenever it’s got a trailer on and I presume a boat or a caravan too every time you slide below 10k an hour which is every time you come to a stop or a giveaway the alarm continuous beep goes off with the message rear radar fault. Does anybody know how to fix that?

Justin

Hi mate.

Just wanting to know if you can remove the cameras or turn them off as every time you stop the car they come on. they are not ideal as they are a distraction whilst driving and they override what I’m currently doing i.e. making a phone call, tuning radio etc. hope to hear from you to sort out this problem cheers mate

Al

Just picked up a Canon X today and one thing is really bugging me. Whenever the ute comes to a stop, such as at the lights, the cameras come up on the display. They disappear again once the ute is moving. How do I stop this behaviour? It’s driving me nuts.

Wayne

One of the most annoying things is the seat belt alarm lock. Why cant I drive this thing without having a seatbelt on? Is there a way to turn the damn alarm / lock thing off? Sometimes I am just going a couple meters or changing a parking spot. Its super annoying. Good videos btw, you were definitely a factor in deciding to buy a Cannon.

Paul

@wayne thanks for the feedback
The seatbelt thing is annoying !
When I am 4wd driving, I plug the seat belt in, and wrap it behind the seat 🤣

Graham Durrant

Hi and thanks for your feedback. My new Canon X has a very annoying issue. Whenever it’s got a trailer on and I presume a boat or a caravan too every time you slide below 10k an hour which is every time you come to a stop or a giveaway the alarm continuous beep goes off with the message rear radar fault. Does anybody know how to fix that?

Egmond

Hi there my friend I have just one question,where is the foot lights swith or bottom to turn it on and off ,I got mine off without nowing what i did press and i want it back on sometimes.

Paul

@Egmond, I don’t know 🤔

craig

Hi and thanks for your feedback. My new Canon X has a very annoying issue. Whenever it’s got a trailer on and I presume a boat or a caravan too every time you slide below 10k an hour which is every time you come to a stop or a giveaway the alarm continuous beep goes off with the message rear radar fault. Does anybody know how to fix that? Same as Graham Durrant

Simon

If you plug in to the charge while bluetooth or android auto is on, the power supply from the car is inadequate to charge the phone. This really sux on a long trip!

Paul

@Simon, that’s odd, it charges my Samsung s23+

Roger Graham

Spot men. The Cannon seems to have these as regular faults and crappy defaults that actually create dangerous distractions. I have all of the above issues and the dealer is stumped on how to fix it Especially the trailer issue. Radar fault seems to be normal ops on this car.

Paul

@Roger Graham
I’m now in my 4 year ? I bought in Feb 2021.
I think what you are experience is resistance to change.
In the beginning things like lane keep assist used to annoy me, now I have adapted, and found that everyone has this, and it’s me that has to change.