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      10-27-2012, 02:47 PM   #27
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well I looked at this this morning.
3C (the lowest temperature I've driven the car to date) and it took around 16 minutes / 8 miles to get to around 100c. Car was set up in Eco pro mode with gentle driving.
I know this may sound strange but sometimes it is advisable not to be too gentle on warm up.

I'm certainly not saying bounce on the redline straight after starting the car but drive the car normally in comfort mode (the interior will also heat up quicker that way as Eco Pro turns down the electric heating elements). Go through the gears up to 2/2500 rpm.

8 miles in 16 minutes also suggests urban driving which won't aid warm up times.

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