NIO Banyan 1.3.0 CN version released, multiple upgrades improve the experience.

Banyan 1.3.0 CN Version Update

The latest update covers several areas, including cockpit experience, driving experience, worry-free mileage, and intelligent driving.

Upgrade of Cockpit Experience

  1. Added the function of sharing a mobile Gaode map address to the vehicle navigation system with just one click. Users can bind their mobile Gaode App to the vehicle navigation system and directly share the address to the navigation system.
  2. Added the function of reserving the installation time for subsequent software updates on the vehicle navigation system. After the software update package for version 1.3.0 is downloaded, users can reserve the installation time in the system update section of the vehicle navigation system.
  3. Improved the QA quick control menu with the intelligent replacement function for “seat ventilation” and “seat heating”.
  4. Added the cloud Pinyin function for the input method. The system will automatically associate network popular language expressions when inputting texts, memorize commonly used words, and save time in Pinyin inputting.
  5. Added the speed limit for opening all the car windows when the window ventilation mode is on. When the vehicle speed exceeds 60 km/h, opening the ventilation mode will not completely open all the car windows to avoid affecting driving safety.
  6. Added the memory function for the lock switch of the rear control screen. After the user locks the rear control screen on the center console, it will remain locked.
  7. Optimized the logic for opening the electronic door handle. The electronic door handle requires the user to release the seat belt before it can be opened.
  8. Optimized the night vision effect and detection accuracy for Guard Mode in dimly lit environments.
  9. Optimized the night vision effect for the remote live view function in dimly lit environments.
  10. Adjusted the data memory logic for some functional settings. After upgrading to version 1.3.0, the vehicle’s speed adjustment method, NOMI brightness, HUD height, rear control screen lock, wireless hotspot, wireless charging board switch, and shift prompt tone switch will return to the factory settings, and users need to reset them.
  11. Added NOMI children’s smart scene dialogue function. After being awakened by the children in the vehicle, NOMI will interact with them using a more child-friendly tone and expressions. This update also added hundreds of exclusive jokes for children and enriched the encyclopedia of children-related knowledge, bringing a more interesting interactive experience, which needs to be synchronized with the “smart in-car perception” function in the vehicle.
  12. Added the voice control function for opening and closing the charging port by NOMI.13. Added voice control for NOMI to switch between sports and modes.
  13. Added safety reminders for passengers to fasten their seat belts and watch for traffic when opening the door with NOMI.
  14. Improved voice activation success rate and response speed for NOMI.
  15. Optimized NOMI’s problem of misresponses.

Driving Experience Upgrade

Reduce the speed rate of vehicle body’s undulation, enhance the supporting sensation of the vehicle body, weaken the body’s pulling-down sensation on uneven roads such as bridges, seams and speed bumps, maintain road grip and bring a more comfortable and relaxing driving experience in Comfort mode.

Worry-free Mileage

  1. Added manual charging preheating function. When the user opens the manual charging preheating function, the battery will start preheating immediately (manual mode only supports starting when the battery temperature is below 20°C).
  2. Added remaining percentage display function. Users can see the current remaining percentage of the vehicle’s electric power in the instrument screen.

Intelligent Driving

  1. Added ELK emergency lane keeping function. When the function is turned on, it can provide some steering assistance to help the driver urgently correct the vehicle position when the vehicle deviates from the lane or there is a potential side collision risk in the adjacent lane, so as to avoid collision risk as much as possible. The function is turned off by default and needs to be manually turned on.
  2. Added parking assist home page shortcut button. After the vehicle searches for a parking space, the parking assist button will appear automatically in the main map page, making it more convenient and quick to enable the parking assist function.

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