How to activate the navigation system in Roewe i5?
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The navigation system in Roewe i5 needs to be activated at a 4S dealership or through a sales representative. The activation code for the navigation function must be obtained from the manufacturer, and the 4S dealership also needs to acquire it from the manufacturer. To obtain the activation code, the vehicle identification number must be provided. After successful verification, the manufacturer will issue an activation code, which is necessary to activate the navigation function. The Roewe i5 is a high-performance internet-connected mid-size sedan under the Roewe brand. It is equipped with the SuperPilot intelligent active driving assistance system, which integrates six major functions including ACC adaptive cruise control, AEB automatic emergency braking, and LDW lane departure warning. Additionally, it comes standard with TPMS direct tire pressure monitoring system and a 360-degree panoramic camera.
The first time I activated the navigation in my Roewe i5 went pretty smoothly. After getting in the car, I directly found the navigation icon on the central control screen, and clicking it prompted me to log in to an account. I registered for the SAIC Roewe owner account using my phone, and after logging in, the system automatically activated the basic navigation function. If you don't have data, remember to turn on your phone's hotspot so the car's system can connect to the internet and download the map package. The salesperson mentioned during delivery that some configurations require scanning a QR code for activation, but luckily mine didn't need that. Now, when I drive out, I no longer have to hold my phone to look at maps. The navigation prompts from the car's system are much clearer than those from a phone, especially at overpass intersections where it gives a half-kilometer advance warning.
It's actually quite simple. First, sit in the driver's seat without starting the engine. Power on the system until the center display lights up, then locate the navigation app in the main menu. New owners need to scan a QR code to register as a member and enter their phone number to receive a verification code. After activation, the map will take about ten minutes to download - it's recommended to connect to WiFi for this. Here's a handy tip: holding down the voice command button on the steering wheel and speaking your destination directly is much more convenient than tapping the screen. Remember to regularly update your map data online, otherwise you might get wrong directions on newly built roads. Last week, my colleague ended up driving an extra twenty kilometers on the highway because of outdated maps.
