Last mid-year, I wrote an article “A Must-read for New Car Owners! 15 Ideal ONE Car Tips You Should Know,” mainly summarizing some driving tips for new Ideal ONE car owners that were frequently asked in WeChat groups.
In the past six months since the article was published, Ideal ONE has undergone more than ten OTAs, and the software version number has been upgraded from V1.2.7 to the latest version V2.0.41.
Compared with last year, Ideal ONE has made significant progress in both software functionality and ease of operation. It is not unfair to say that it is like having a new car altogether.
Therefore, I think it is necessary to conduct an “OTA” on this article as well, removing outdated operations and adding new usage tips.
I hope this article will continue to be helpful for prospective and new Ideal ONE car owners. If you have any other driving questions, feel free to share in the comments section.
The content of this article still mainly comes from the user manual. Hmm… I don’t produce user manuals; I am just a porter for them.
It should be noted that all operations below are based on the current V2.0.41 software version. Also, since Ideal ONE’s software is constantly updating, we cannot guarantee that the content of this article will still be valid after future OTAs.
Let’s move on to the main content:
How to Restart Ideal ONE?
As an owner of a smart car, the first thing you must learn before enjoying all the features is how to restart the vehicle. (The principle is the same as using a smartphone. You don’t need to restart a Nokia phone that can be used as a brick).
Restarting the vehicle can solve 99.9% of the tough problems encountered. If restarting still cannot solve the problem, please contact the 400 phone customer service or your own car consultant as soon as possible.
Method to restart the central control screen and co-pilot screen: press and hold both the “OK” + “mute” button (red circle button in the above picture) for 10 seconds, and release after the central control screen’s screen turns black.
Method to restart the instrument screen and air conditioning screen: press and hold both the “OK” + “mute” button (red circle button in the above picture) for 20 seconds, and release after the instrument screen turns black.
Why Can’t I Turn on My High Beam?
When the low beam is on, push the control lever on the left side of the steering wheel toward the instrument screen (direction ②) to activate the high beam. Push it again to turn it off.
However, some car owners found that after pushing the lever, the high beam flashes and then goes off immediately, mistaking it for a high beam failure.This is not because the high beam is broken, but because the vehicle has enabled the “IHC Intelligent High Beam Control” function, and the system thinks that the current situation does not meet the conditions for turning on the high beam.
As long as you turn off the “Intelligent High Beam Control”, the high beam can be turned on normally. The closing path is: air conditioning screen – light control – intelligent high beam option.
How to spray windshield cleaning fluid?
The switch for the windshield cleaning fluid of the IDEAL ONE is located at the top of the control lever on the left back of the steering wheel, with two buttons. Lightly press the button, and the car will wipe the windshield once; press and hold it down, and the car will spray the windshield cleaning fluid and wipe it.
If you find that after pressing the button, the vehicle only wipes the windshield without spraying the cleaning fluid, you can try pressing the button harder to the bottom. The damping of the control lever button in the second gear when the button is pressed to the bottom will be larger than that in the first gear.
The switch for the rear windshield wiper control of the IDEAL ONE is located in the middle position of the control lever on the left back of the steering wheel, and can be pulled up or down to perform the operation of using the rear windshield wiper with cleaning fluid.
Where is the switch for the heated rearview mirror?
The external rearview mirror of the IDEAL ONE does not have a separate switch for heating. The external rearview mirror heating is linked with the rear windshield defrosting function. Click on the switch inside the red circle in the picture to turn on the rearview mirror heating and rear windshield defrosting.
How to turn off the daytime running lights when parking?
To avoid attracting attention in the dark while sitting in the car at night, you can turn off the external lights and ambient lights after parking. Under normal circumstances, the daytime running lights will also be turned off.
If you encounter a situation where the external lights and ambient lights are turned off, but the daytime running lights cannot be turned off, you can pay attention to whether the vehicle is not in the P gear, such as in the D gear AUTOHOLD state, the vehicle will forcibly turn on the daytime running lights.
Another situation is that the external lights are set to the off state during driving, and the daytime running lights will be turned on during the driving process. After parking, if the P gear is engaged, the daytime running lights will still not turn off.
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To turn off the daytime running lights (indicated by the red circle in the picture above) and exit the “Ready” mode, simply open and close the exterior lights, or open the driver’s door and step out briefly, or press the fuel tank lock switch on the air conditioning screen.
How do I exit the Roaring Dragon game?
Tired of playing the Roaring Dragon game but can’t find the off switch? (To access the game, simply shift to “P” and say to the IDEAL One, “I heard there’s a dinosaur in the car.”)
The IDEAL One has a gesture shortcut to exit the game quickly. Simply swipe down with multiple fingers on the screen to return to the desktop. (This gesture works for exiting full-screen video on iQiyi and Bilibili as well.)
How do I adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when reversing?
If the angle of the rearview mirror isn’t right when reversing, simply adjust the angle using the rearview mirror adjustment switch on the car door while the car is in “R” mode. The mirror will automatically adjust to the same angle the next time you put the car into reverse.
Is there a quick way to adjust the air conditioning temperature and fan speed?
Yes, you can use gestures to quickly adjust the temperature and fan speed on the air conditioning screen.
Swipe left or right with one finger to adjust the fan speed.
Swipe up or down with one finger to adjust the temperature.
How do I use the kick-to-open tailgate?
To use the kick-to-open tailgate, keep the smart key with you. Note that it won’t work if you’re using the phone’s Bluetooth key instead of the smart key. Then step into the area of the tailgate that is sensed by the radar, which is located from the left of the “IDEAL” Chinese tailgate logo to the right of the second radar, with a horizontal range 5 cm below the logo, and a vertical range between 10 cm and the lower bumper (you don’t need to be so precise in actual use, just kick your foot between the two radars).
### Where can I see the cool energy flow animation?
Swipe left on the central control screen, click on the vehicle module, and enter the “My Vehicle” interface to call up the energy flow animation.
What are the differences between the different driving modes of the IDEAL ONE?
The IDEAL ONE has four driving modes: pure electricity priority, hybrid, fuel priority, and boost start, with the first three being more commonly used.
Pure electricity priority: Prioritize electricity use, and start the range extender to use oil when the battery reaches 17%. Pure electricity priority is suitable for owners who have charging stations at home or at work and can easily charge their vehicles.
Hybrid: Start the range extender when the battery is below 80%, using electricity at low speeds and oil at medium to high speeds, so the battery level will slowly decrease during daily use. It has good NVH and fuel consumption characteristics. Hybrid is suitable for owners who use oil on a daily basis and charge every one to two weeks.
Fuel priority: Start the range extender when the battery reaches 69%, with strong battery retention capability. Fuel priority is suitable for owners who only refuel and never charge their vehicles.
Boost start: After activating this mode, the range extender will continue to work, enabling the vehicle to achieve a maximum output power of 240 kW. The official acceleration time of 100 km/h in boost start mode is 6.5 seconds. Fuel consumption will also increase accordingly when this mode is turned on. The name “Boost Start” implies the scenario in which it should be used, so no further explanation is needed. 🙂
In addition, if you plan to drive the IDEAL ONE on a long trip, it is best to charge the battery to a relatively high level (above 60%) before departure and use the fuel priority driving mode. The reasons are as follows:
① High-speed driving requires relatively higher power, and sufficient power reserves of the vehicle under higher battery levels can provide a better driving experience.
② When using the fuel priority mode, the range extender will slowly recharge the battery during stable high-speed driving until the battery level reaches 70%. Under the same circumstances, not recharging the battery will save about 10% of fuel consumption compared to recharging the battery. Therefore, when driving at high speeds with a high battery level, less charging will result in less fuel consumption.③, When going out, maintaining a relatively high battery level can provide an extra safety net for longer range in case of unexpected situations (such as gas station failure on the highway, needing to hold on until the next service area), better safe than sorry.
Here is another latest suggestion from “Product Manager Li”: setting fuel priority eco-mode can be effective during long-distance driving, not only can reduce the noise of the range extender at high speed, but also increase the range by 5%-10%.
Why is my launch control option grayed out and unavailable?
To use launch control, the battery level must be greater than 60% and the battery temperature must be between 18℃ and 50℃. If the launch control is not available when the battery level is greater than 60%, it is probably due to the battery temperature being too low, which does not meet the working temperature required for launch control.
Just switch the driving mode to fuel priority or hybrid mode and drive a certain distance with fuel to let the residual heat of the range extender heat up the battery through the vehicle’s thermal management system. After the battery reaches the appropriate operating temperature, launch control can be enabled.
Why did the range extender start up even though I was using pure electric with plenty of battery left?
There are two possible reasons for this situation:
① Automatic maintenance of the range extender. To ensure the functional safety of the range extender system in case of long periods without use, the range extender will run for a few minutes at predetermined intervals (every 28 days).
When the range extender is in automatic maintenance mode, the central control screen will display the message “range extender enters automatic maintenance mode”.
② The outside temperature is too low (such as during the winter in the north), resulting in too low power output of the battery. In this case, the system will activate the range extender ahead of time, while using the residual heat of the range extender through the vehicle’s thermal management system to heat up the battery and ensure sufficient power for the vehicle.
Why does my pure electric fully charged range only have 150 km, while others can get 180 km?
The instrument panel of IDEAL ONE can choose to display two types of range: NEDC or WLTC. The pure electric range for NEDC is 180 km, and for WLTC is 150 km.
The difference between the two is only in the displayed number, with no actual difference in driving range. You can switch between the two display modes in “Settings-Display-Custom-Range Display Mode”.
Why do I hear a “buzzing” sound when I open the windows at low speeds?The “whirring” sound is the low-speed pedestrian warning tone, which is used to alert drivers and pedestrians. When the low-speed pedestrian warning tone is enabled, the vehicle will automatically determine whether to emit an alert based on the speed information.
Click the “Vehicle – Driving Preferences – Low-Speed Pedestrian Warning Tone” option in the central control screen settings to enable or disable the feature.
How long is the running-in maintenance period for a new car?
Running-in maintenance should be performed after the range extender has been operating for 5000 kilometers or six months, whichever comes first. It is important to note that the mileage referred to here is the mileage of the range extender operating for 5000 kilometers, not the total mileage driven for 5000 kilometers.
Click the “Maintenance Reminder” section in the Ideal Car mobile app or the “Vehicle Health” option in the Ideal ONE car’s touchscreen to check the remaining mileage or time for each maintenance item. The vehicle will also send a maintenance reminder when it is due.
How to open the hood gracefully?
Pull the hood release handle twice continuously (only one pull will not work) to unlock the hood latch.
Then lift the hood upwards to open the engine compartment.
How to close the hood gracefully?
Please refer to the video tutorial by the product manager Mr. Li.
What is the small green dot under the rearview mirror?The small green dot is the switch for the anti-glare function of the rearview mirror. When the anti-glare function is turned on, the indicator light is on. When the anti-glare function is turned off, the indicator light is off.
Why is there no sound when I play music on my phone after connecting to the car audio through Bluetooth?
The in-car audio system of LI ONE can play audio from three sources: the car audio system, Bluetooth, and local USB audio. If you want to play music from your phone through the car audio system via Bluetooth, you need to switch the audio source of the car audio system to Bluetooth.
There are three ways to switch the audio source:
① Click the first button from the left in the music block on the central control screen to switch the audio source and select Bluetooth.
② Open QQ Music on the central control screen, click the QQ Music icon in the upper left corner of the screen, and select Bluetooth in the pop-up audio source options.
③ Wake up LI AI with your voice and tell it to “play Bluetooth music”.
These are all the contents of the 20 essential tips for new car owners.
This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.