What are the hidden functions of the Hongqi H5?
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The hidden functions of the Hongqi H5 are as follows: Button 1: Press briefly to lock the doors, press and hold to close all windows and the sunroof. When unsure whether the windows are closed, there's no need to return to the vehicle to check; using this function is both convenient and time-saving. Button 2: Press briefly to unlock the doors, press and hold to open all windows. Activating this function before entering the car on a hot summer day quickly dissipates the intense heat inside. Button 3: Press and hold to unlock and open the trunk. After shopping, there's no need to touch the vehicle when placing items in the trunk; pressing this button automatically pops open the trunk lid.
Last time when I test-drove the Hongqi H5 at the 4S dealership, I specifically researched its hidden features. Here are some practical tips to share with you: Holding the unlock button on the key fob will synchronously lower all four windows - super convenient for pre-cooling in summer. After locking the car, pressing the trunk button for three seconds allows remote trunk opening. There's also an engineering mode in the infotainment system: simultaneously press the volume knob and the upper right corner of the screen for five seconds to access vehicle diagnostic data. The most thoughtful feature is the welcome function - when approaching within 1.5 meters with the key, the daytime running lights and door handle lights automatically illuminate. Some higher-trim models even offer delayed headlight shutdown after engine off (called 'See Me Home' function), particularly useful for finding house numbers in parking garages. There's a BC button on the top of the steering column stalk - pressing it three times while viewing fuel consumption data enters the tire pressure reset mode. These handy features aren't fully covered in the manual, so give them a try yourself.
I've been driving the Hongqi H5 for two years and discovered several particularly thoughtful hidden settings. After connecting my phone via Bluetooth to the car's system, it automatically resumes music playback every time I start the car. The air conditioning system has an intelligent defogging logic—pressing the defog button automatically switches to external circulation and increases fan speed when fogging occurs. The most surprising feature is the voice control that can directly adjust the seats; saying 'passenger seat heating level three' actually executes the command. When the remote key is within three meters of the rear of the car, a simple foot sweep under the bumper opens the trunk. The quick-access menu pulled down from the central control screen is customizable; I placed the seat ventilation icon on the first page. Pressing the button at the end of the wiper stalk for two seconds activates rear window defogging, which is much faster than navigating the touchscreen. Mastering these functions genuinely enhances the driving experience.
Here are some easily overlooked features of the Hongqi H5. After a tire pressure warning, you don't need to go to a 4S shop; the reset can be done via the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. Press the unlock button on the key fob twice to unlock all doors, then hold it for five seconds to activate the car-finding horn. The air conditioning panel will automatically switch from recirculation to fresh air mode after 20 minutes to prevent oxygen deprivation. The brightness of the daytime running lights can be adjusted in three levels via the vehicle settings in the central console. The angle of the exterior rearview mirrors when reversing can be customized. The automatic window roll-up upon locking needs to be manually activated by checking the 'auto-close windows when locking' option in the vehicle settings. The mobile app remote control allows you to check the open/close status of all four doors, and it will send a reminder if any door is left open.
