As the delivery of the Ideal ONE continues to increase, the number of car owners has also reached 100,000, and everyone not only has their own experience in using the car, but also some questions. So, here comes the fourth issue of “10 Popular Questions in the Comments Section” series articles! Welcome to ask more questions, let’s write this series of articles together.
How to use the oil-electric hybrid mode of the Ideal ONE well?
For many new car owners, the oil-electric hybrid mode is a mode that they cannot get used to, so car owners who can use the oil-electric hybrid mode well are considered as high-end players. The oil-electric hybrid mode has three characteristics: 1. The range extender runs more quietly; 2. Fuel consumption is lower; 3. The electric power is maintained at a high level when driving at high speeds. Let’s talk about this with you.
In the oil-electric hybrid mode, the logic of the range extender will prioritize NVH, and the noise and vibration will decrease compared with the fuel priority mode. Some car owners feel that the Ideal ONE is very quiet during test drives, but after using it for a period of time, they find that the noise from the range extender is louder when driving in the city. The essential reason is that they have become accustomed to the quietness of the pure electric priority mode, without comparison no harm, and in this case, they will also find other fuel vehicles noisy. For users with a strong demand for NVH, the oil-electric hybrid mode is very suitable for you.
The power generation of the range extender in the oil-electric hybrid mode is reduced, so in addition to obtaining better NVH, the fuel consumption in urban areas will also be lower. If it is a congested road with traffic lights, the fuel consumption of the oil-electric hybrid mode will be maintained at around 6 liters per 100 kilometers. Of course, no mode is perfect. The drawback of the oil-electric hybrid mode is that the electric power cannot be maintained during urban driving, and the system will allow the electric power to continue to decrease to about 20%. Therefore, if you can easily find public charging stations and are willing to complete one or two charges per week, then the oil-electric hybrid mode will bring you a better driving experience.
We just talked about city road conditions. Under high-speed road conditions, the oil-electric hybrid mode can maintain the electric power at 80%, which is 10% higher than the fuel priority mode (the actual fuel consumption of the two modes is similar). This is a very attractive feature for some car owners who like to have more electric power, because in their minds, the higher the electric power, the greater the sense of security.
By mastering these three characteristics of the oil-electric hybrid mode, you can also become an experienced driver of the Ideal ONE. Do you know how to answer when a novice asks this question in the future?
Can the Ideal ONE install a towbar? What is the maximum weight it can tow?
The Ideal ONE cannot install a towbar and can only be towed. If it is used as a towing vehicle to climb long distance slopes, the electric power consumption will increase abnormally, which will cause the motor and battery to overheat, power attenuation, and even the risk of fire.
Recently, trailer camping has become popular on the market, but not all vehicles can do it. After searching online, it was found that the standards for which vehicles can be used as towing vehicles vary among traffic management departments in different regions. If the total permissible mass of the vehicle for towing approved on your vehicle registration certificate is “–“, it is possible to be stopped by traffic police when towing a trailer on the road.
What are the reasons for the occasional failure of the auto-locking function when leaving the vehicle?
Auto-locking is a very practical function, but the situation where the lock cannot be locked after leaving the car may occur occasionally during use. I have encountered two types of failures: 1. The driver gets off the car first, and then the co-driver gets off; 2. The tailgate is closed last. In response to this situation, I specially consulted the development personnel to understand the principle of auto-locking.
There is an auto-locking area defined by the system around the car. When the key signal leaves this area, the automatic locking function can be triggered. There is an important premise for this function; that is, the system can start detecting the key signal only after all the vehicle doors (including the tailgate) are closed. If you leave the vehicle after getting off and closing the door, the co-driver or occupants who get off after you, or if you have left the auto-locking area during the tailgate closing process, the auto-locking function will not be triggered. Has this answer solved your confusion too?
How to “control” a child playing with the air conditioning buttons or shouting at the Ideal “classmate” in the back row?
As a dad car, the Ideal ONE has made some convenient designs on the functional level for these little embarrassments when taking the child along. On the air conditioning screen, there is a function for locking the rear air conditioning control area. Just turn on this function, and the control area for the second row will be locked and cannot be operated. Let the driver control the temperature of the second row.
Regarding the wake-up of the Ideal “classmate” in the back row, on the vehicle settings – Ideal “classmate” page of the central control screen, you can turn off the two audio zones in the second row, and the Ideal “classmate” will not listen to the second row anymore.
How to spray windshield washer fluid before using wipers?
The left side of the Ideal ONE steering wheel is the control area for the wipers. Press the silver button on top of the control lever to activate the wiper once to clean the windshield, and then press it all the way down to spray the windshield washer fluid.“`
Because the two functions are integrated in one button, in actual use, you may encounter the embarrassing situation of wiping the rain wiper before spraying water, which causes the wiper to scrape the glass rustlingly. My experience is that if you want to spray glass water first, you need to press the lever button to the bottom quickly without hesitation. If you have this kind of problem, you can try my method.
Do I need to apply a film to the four large screens in the center console?
I do not recommend applying a protective film to the four large screens in the center console. A search on certain online shopping platforms will reveal all kinds of Ideal One screen protection films. I understand that you care deeply about your car, but some money should not be wasted.
Ideal One’s four large screens use Corning Gorilla GGfA aluminosilicate glass, one of the top car screen protection glass in the industry. Many people have heard of the Corning brand. Almost all flagship mobile phone products on the market use Corning Gorilla glass, but in the automotive field, due to expensive price, the models that use it are not common. Most models use ordinary glass or PC plastic material as screen protection, and the effect is indeed much worse. Ideal One’s screen protection glass also needs to undergo two chemical strengthening processes to make it strong enough, with better scratch resistance and light transmittance.
Therefore, if you really want to apply film to protect the interior, you can apply it to the piano lacquer area near the gearshift, but the screen really does not need it.
How do I unbind my App account with my vehicle?
As Ideal One’s ownership increases, the second-hand market is also becoming active. Some car owners sell second-hand cars without transferring the car control to the second-hand car dealer, and they’re not aware of who the car dealer sold the car to. This led to car control remaining in their App. To address this issue, the Ideal Car App launched the vehicle unbinding function.
In the car control page – vehicle center – settings, you can click to unbind the vehicle and then the mobile car control will lose control over Ideal One. This function is generally used in the case of second-hand car transactions. If you give mobile car control to your family or friends, please choose the car owner management transfer function on the same page.
After the vehicle is unbound from my App account, what happens to the account-related rights?
- Ideal Cars’ vehicle rights
Standard warranty rights: No longer applicable after unbinding. The rights will be retained with the car.
Three-year traffic-free worry-free rights: No longer applicable after unbinding. The rights will be retained with the car.
“`Roadside assistance rights: can no longer be enjoyed after unbinding, and the rights will be reserved with the car.
- Ideal PLUS exclusive services
Maintenance rights: can still be used within the validity period after unbinding.
Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service rights: will no longer be enjoyed by the account after unbinding and will be reserved with the car within the PLUS validity period.
Unlimited traffic rights: can no longer be enjoyed after unbinding and will be reserved with the car within the PLUS validity period.
QQ Music membership rights: can still be used within the validity period after unbinding.
Consumer privilege rights: will no longer be enjoyed after unbinding and will be reserved with the car within the PLUS validity period.
- Account rights of Ideal Car App
Vehicle control management rights: will no longer be enjoyed after unbinding, and the rights will be reserved for the next user who binds the car.
Points for inviting test drives and purchases: can only enjoy the points for inviting test drives after unbinding, and will no longer enjoy the points for inviting purchases.
Points redemption rights for mall goods: can still be enjoyed after unbinding.
ONE tag: cancel the display of ONE tag after unbinding.
Is it okay to always rely on electricity if the fuel tank is empty?
There is no problem using the car for a short period of time after the fuel tank runs out. However, it is not recommended to leave the fuel tank empty for a long time. Firstly, it will affect the user experience, such as the car machine constantly reminding you to refuel. Secondly, it may cause the fuel pump in the fuel tank to detach from the protection of fuel.
Ideal ONE will lock one liter of gasoline in the fuel tank to protect the fuel pump. However, gasoline is volatile, and if the fuel pump is left idle for a long time, it may increase the possibility of damage and reduce its service life. If you do not want to carry a lot of gasoline when driving in the city, it is recommended to store about 10 liters of gasoline in the fuel tank.
Can Ideal’s home charger charge other electric vehicles?
Ideal ONE’s slow charger meets national standards and can charge electric vehicles with a national standard AC interface. However, other brands of chargers may not be able to charge Ideal ONE, which is mainly determined by the customized parameters of the brand charger. When Ideal ONE’s charger charges other brand vehicles, the charging speed depends on the current vehicle parameter settings. If there are multiple electric cars at home, it is recommended to choose the Ideal second-generation home charger to charge multiple cars.
These are the Q&A for this issue. If you have any questions, you can discuss them in the comments. Wish you a pleasant driving experience.
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