What are the hidden features of the Chery A3?
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The vehicle is equipped with intelligent auto-lock while driving and auto-unlock upon engine shutdown functions. Intelligent Auto-Lock While Driving: After the vehicle is started, iAUTO continuously monitors the door lock status and vehicle speed. Once the speed exceeds 25 km/h, the central locking system is immediately engaged. As long as the speed remains above 25 km/h, if unlocked, it will relock after a few seconds. If a door is opened during these few seconds (e.g., clothing caught in the door), a voice warning will alert that the door is open. Once the door is closed, it will immediately relock until the speed drops below 25 km/h. iAUTO provides comprehensive protection throughout the journey, ensuring safety. Auto-Unlock Upon Engine Shutdown: The doors automatically unlock when the engine is turned off with the key. However, in cases where the engine stalls due to various reasons, the doors will not unlock. iAUTO prioritizes safety and will not unlock under non-subjective factors. (Note: Crash-triggered unlocking is a built-in feature of the vehicle. The "no unlocking" mentioned here does not refer to manual unlocking being disabled—iAUTO does not lock the buttons, and manual unlocking is always possible at any time).
I drove a Chery A3 for several years and accidentally discovered several hidden features that are quite practical. For example, by holding down the lock button on the key fob, all the windows will automatically close—a real lifesaver in summer when you forget to roll up the windows after parking! Another one is the dashboard settings: in the ignition-off state, press and hold a certain button on the dashboard for a few seconds to enter the engineering mode, where you can view data like coolant temperature and battery voltage. These aren’t normally displayed but are useful for monitoring the car’s condition during long trips. Additionally, when the speed exceeds 20 km/h, the doors automatically lock, enhancing safety, especially when traveling with kids. Also, holding down the unlock button on the key fob opens all the doors at once, eliminating the need to press repeatedly. Lastly, a small trick is to press the window switch several times in a row after ignition to set the one-touch up/down function. These features aren’t highlighted in the manual but are super handy—recommended for new owners to try out.
