The My Alpine app is required but "buggy." Complete setup in the car first before attempting app connection.
Do NOT overcomplicate. Use normal Octopus Go (not Intelligent Octopus Go) for reliability. Set the charge schedule in the car's app (e.g. 00:30–05:30), not in the charger app. Leave the charger unlocked.
The car has a c.0.1kW trickle to keep awake while plugged in.
Ohme workaround: Download the separate Octopus app, link the car through that, disable scheduled charging in the Alpine app.
Software update (late 2025): Alpine confirmed a fix for Intelligent Octopus Go incompatibility, but R5 owners report it "still doesn't intelligent charge" after the update. Zappi + IOG works for some, not others.
Disable lane keep assist: Press far right button by driver's door TWICE (shows yellow 'my perso' system off). Also disables overspeed warning. Resets every ignition cycle - must do each time.
Speed camera alerts: Go to Google navigation settings in main infotainment (not CarPlay) → set 'alerts off'. Can't fully silence - still bongs even when muted.
Seat quirks: Heated seat turns off if nobody sitting in it after 5 seconds. Heated seat/wheel don't work below 40% battery for pre heating.
Drive settings:
Can be changed in drive settings. The 'Alpine signature' is "not very pleasant and rather loud." The 'Neutral' sound is much more pleasing.
Rear brakes seizing: Rear brakes bind after washing or sitting in rain/cold - regen means physical brakes are rarely used. Fix: drive briefly after washing, or occasionally drive with regen off.
Torque steer: Most say "nowhere near as prevalent as reviewers lead you to believe." Often confused with lane keep assist pulling the wheel. Setting tyres to 33–35psi significantly reduces it.
Dashboard quirks: Eco score pops up when switching off (shows 0/100) - Renault OS leaking through Alpine skin. No equaliser adjustment on sound system. Heated seat switch appears in LHD position on screen.
Electronic hum: Normal high pitched whining from front console/firewall when car is awake. DC-DC converter noise - not a fault.