BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual
BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual BYD AUTO Sincere Service Commitment
Dear Customers, Because of your concern, some of our services have higher standard than the industry; because of your suggestions, we constantly pursue better service. In order to provide you with excellent services, we are committed to: 1. Smile is on my face and passion is in my body all the time; 2. I will give you a clean environment for rest; 3. I will welcome you immediately when you enter into the store; 4. I will evaluate the machine repair items before maintenance; give the final price of maintenance item immediately; perform the new items after your confirmation; before checking out, I will check one by one again with you; 5. I will estimate the maintenance time and follow up closely; in case of any delay, I will inform you immediately. If you want to check the maintenance progress, I will replay to you within 10 minutes; 6. In the maintenance process, I will use six sets of interior protection and three sets of exterior protection for your car; 7. Provide genuine original parts, and do not mix the false with the genuine; 8. Whether you have any questions or needs, I will reply as soon as possible; 9. I will pay a return visit in three days to ensure the normal driving of your car; 10. Any suggestion or advice is appreciated. I will record each of your complaints, and address actively.
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1 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual Whole-vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD F7 F7-1 F7-2 F7-3 Product Model and Name MT MT DCT Dimensions K×W×H mm (millimeter) 4860×1825×1463 Wheelbase M m (millimeter) 2745 Track Mm (millimeter) 1555 Tire Size 205/60R16 215/50R17 Approach Angle (full ° (degree) 14 load) Departure Angle (full ° (degree) 16 load) Front/Rear mm (millimeter) 1025/1090 Overhang Passengers 5 Maximum % 35 Gradeability Maximum km/h (kilometer/hour) 185 200 Speed Engine Model BYD483QB BYD476ZQA In-line 4-cylinder, In-line 4-cylinder, turbocharged, direct fuel Pattern water cooled, dual injection, dual overhead cam DOHC overhead cam Displacement ml (milliliter) 1991 1497 Maximum engine net (kW/rpm) 95/5800 104/5400 power
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Rated Torque (kW/rpm) 172/ 4300 230/2200 combined fuel L/100km 9.3 8.8 8.5 economy Emission Level Euro IV Euro IV Curb Weight 1500 1500 Maximum Allowable Total 1975 1975 Quality Mass Parameters Distribu No Front axle 880 885 (kg) tion of load Rear axle 620 615 Axle Full Front axle 1000 1005 Load load Rear axle 975 970 After attaching balance weight on each side of the wheel assembly, the Dynamic Wheel Balancing Requirement measured imbalance should be less than 5g
1 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual Preface
Thank you for choosing BYD F7. For better use and maintenance, please do read this manual carefully. If you have any question, please contact BYD sales and service station for help. For details, please visit http://www.bydauto.com.cn/service/manual/index.php.
BYD F7 adopts electrical fuel injection (EFI) engine. The wiring harness is complicated, so, without permission, please do NOT add electrical appliances such as anti-theft systems, audio equipment, xenon headlights, etc. to the AUTO; also use genuine original parts of BYD; otherwise the failure caused by it will not be covered by the “Warranty" of BYD; to avoid losses caused by vehicle accidents, we recommend that you cast the “spontaneous combustion insurance” and "robbery and theft insurance". Meanwhile, in order to better protect your car and avoid the loss of valuables, do not put valuables in the car.
This manual is intended to help you use the product properly and does not represent any instructions on the product configuration. For product configuration, please refer to contracts related to this product (if any) or contact the seller. The illustrations provided in this manual are for reference only. Actual auto may differ in appearance.
BYD Auto Co., Ltd. reserves the right for revising technical characteristi cs and contents of this manual without prior notice.
Please follow strictly the instructions where “Safety Friendly Tips” and “Auto Damage” are indicated in this manual to avoid the possibility of injuries or damages.
The notice types and their purposes are as follows
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Friendly Tips Safety Sign
Precautions to avoid vehicle damage or personal injury
Warning Precautions to be followed to make maintenance easier
The safety sign indicated by the figure above means “Do NOT do so” or “Do NOT let it happen”.
Thank you for choosing BYD F7. Your valuables comments and proposals will be warmly welcomed. To pr ovide you with better services, please provide accurate contact information. In case of any changes, please contact BYD sales and service station for update; please register and get the license as soon as possible, and pay close attention to relevant national laws and regulations.
For car usage information exchange, please visit BYD Auto Club forum: http://club.bydauto.com/bbs/
1 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual Contents Chapter 1 Instrument and Controller Operation………………………………………………………………………………..……1-1 Chapter 2 Driving Tips …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-1 Chapter 3 Starting and Driving………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3-1 Chapter 4 Exterior Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………….…………...…4-1 Chapter 5 Maintenance Notice………………………………………………………………………………………………………...5-1 Chapter 6 Self Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ……6-1
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Vehicle Identification of BYD F7 The vehicle nameplate is nailed Vehicle Identification Number Engine model on the support of the left front
shock absorber, and is marked Several vehicle identification number with the vehicle identification labels are pasted respectively on the Manual number (VIN), engine type, vehicle. transmissi vehicle type, engine 1. Engine model/engine number is on model displacement, maximum design
printed on the engine block. mass, date of manufacture, etc. 2. The transmission number is on the nameplate at the top of the 476ZQA engine transmission. Vehicle identification Vehicle identification number (VIN) number (VIN) Do not confuse the transmission Engine model number and engine number.
483QB engine DCT transmissi on model
Engine model 3. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is marked on the rear partition of the engine compartment Vehicle nameplate Manual transmission and the nameplate above the number instrument panel in the lower left of the front windshield.
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Airbag sign
Tire pressure sign
Fuel tank No. Tire pressure sign is below the left B
Airbag sign is pasted on the right sun column The fuel grade sign is pasted inside visor the filler cap
Coolant sign
Child protection device Front passenger airbag sign Child protection device sign is pasted Cooling fan sign below rear door striker Front passenger airbag sign is pasted
on the right of upper guard panel of The cooling fan sign and engine the instrument panel coolant replacement sign are pasted inside the engine room
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Chapter 1 Instrument and Controller Operation
Combination Instrument……………………………………..1-2 Keys……………………………………………………………1-5 Doors………………………………………………………....1-12 Seats……………………………………………………...….1-13 Seat Belt……………………………………………………..1-22 Airbag…………………………………...………...……….....1-24 Steering Wheel……………………………………...….…...1-30 Electric Rearview Mirror…………………..………..……....1-31 Sunroof……………………………………………..………...1-33 Left Info Display…………………………………………...... 1-34 Right Info Display………………….…………………….…..1-35 Automatic Air-conditioner Panel………………………...... 1-42 Parking Assistant Module (optional) ………………….…..1-44 Parking Imaging System (optional) …………………..…...1-47 Cigarette Lighter Note …………………………………...... 1-49 Fatigue Warning System (optional)………………….…….1-49
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Chapter 1 Instrument and Controller Operation Combination Instrument
1. Left info display 2. Speedometer 3. Right info display
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Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument
Door and luggage Braking system warning light * compartment status indicator *
Driver’s seat belt indicator * SRS warning light *
Front passenger's airbag Charging system warning light * working indicator (optional)
Low engine oil pressure indicator * Side light indicator
Engine fault indicator * High beam indicator
Intelligence key system warning light Steering indicator *
Tire pressure warning light ABS system warning light * (optional) *
High coolant temperature warning Rear fog light indicator light*
Electronic control system warning Low fuel level warning light light *
Vehicle stability control system Main cruise indicator light warning light (optional) * (optional)
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Cruise control indicator light ESP OFF warning light (optional) (optional)
Headlight adjustment indicator Anti-theft indicator *
Main alarm indicator
The items marked with “*” are maintenance prompt indicators; when illuminated, please park and check immediately, and contact BYD sales and service station if necessary.
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Keys F7 is provided with three types of keys: remote control key, key card and hanging key. Each key contains intelligence key and mechanical part (the mechanical part of the hanging key is in the inside, and the shell should be opened to take it out)
Hanging key
Key card Warning
Obey the following precautions when use the intelligence keys: People implanted with
cardiac pacemakers or Remote control key cardiac defibrillators
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should stay away from the time, e.g. instrument panel antenna of smart entry and or engine hood under starting system, because direct sunlight. the electromagnetic waves Do not immerse the will affect the normal use intelligence keys in water of such devices. or wash in ultrasonic In addition to implanted scrubber. cardiac pacemakers and Do not put the intelligence cardiac defibrillators, keys together with devices people should also that emit electromagnetic consult the manufacturer waves, e.g. mobile phone. for the information of electromagnetic wave Key number plate influence when use other The key number is indicated on the electronic medical devices. The number plate; please keep the number plate properly; do not put it electromagnetic wave may cause unpredictable in the car. Intelligence key consequences to such If you have lost the key or need a spare 1. Locking switch medical devices. key, please provide the key number 2. Unlocking switch Do attach any object that and ask BYD sales and service station may cut off the 3. Luggage compartment unlocking electromagnetic waves to copy the key. BYD recommends that switch (e.g. metal seals) you write down the key number and 4. Mechanical key Do not knock at other store it in a safe place. 5. Indicator light objects with the Wireless remote control The wireless remote control system intelligence keys. is designed to lock/unlock all side Do not put the intelligence doors and achieve additional keys under high functions in the distance of about temperature for a long
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1m (meter) from the vehicle; only service station as soon as possible to valid for intelligence key. avoid your car being stolen or Intelligence key is an electronic accidents. component. Please follow the Locking operation instructions below to avoid damaging the key.
Do not put the key at any Lock place with high temperature, Unlock e.g. the instrument panel. Do not disassemble the key. Do not knock at other object Lock with the key or drop it onto the ground. Lock Do not immerse the key in Unlock To lock/unlock all doors, press the water. switch on the key slightly.
If the intelligence key can’t operate Lock in normal distance, or the indicator Locking: Press the locking switch to light is dim or off: lock all the doors. At this moment, the
Check whether there is radio steering signal lamps flash once. Unlocking station or radio transmitter of operation Check whether all doors have been the airport that interferes with locked. If one of the doors isn’t closed, the normal operation of it is unlocked immediately after locked intelligence key. with the locking switch, and the The battery may be run out. Check the battery in the annunciator sounds once. intelligence key. If you have lost the intelligence key, Unlocking: Press the unlocking switch please contact BYD sales and to unlock all doors, and the steering
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-7 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual lamps flash twice. the intelligence key, please open any of the location of the vehicle, please use the doors in 30 seconds, or else all this function to locate the vehicle. Intelligence key controls the doors will be locked again. If you press When the vehicle is in locating state, glass lifting of the four doors and hold the locking or unlocking press the locking switch again, and 1. Press and hold the remote switch, the locking or unlocking re-enter the locating state. control locking key for three function won’t be repeated. You need seconds and the glass of the to release and press the switch again. Luggage compartment switch four doors ascends automatically; release the key, Car locating operation Press and hold the luggage and the glass stops moving. compartment unlocking switch for 2. Press and hold the remote 1.5sec to open the luggage control unlocking key for three compartment, and the steering lamps seconds and the glass of the flash twice. four doors descends automatically; release the key, and the glass stops moving. If the indicator of “Start/Stop” is orange, the doors can’t be Car locating locked/unlocked with the locking/unlocking switch. When unlock all doors with the key, the lamps in the car illuminate for 15 seconds and then go out, even if When the vehicle is in security state, the doors aren’t opened. press the locking switch, and the After using the unlocking function of vehicle sounds and the steering lamps flash for 15 times. If you can’t confirm
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Using luggage compartment the rear micro switch to lock all micro switch doors, and the luggage Start compartment is also locked; at this Stop Rear micro moment, the luggage compartment switch can’t be opened with the luggage compartment micro switch.
Intelligence key entry and starting function Entry function— lock/unlock the doors With the intelligence key, you can Press the switch on the key to lock/unlock the doors and start the Luggage compartment lock/unlock all doors. engine. micro switch Press the locking switch to lock all
doors. Steering lock function Locking/unlocking operation: At this moment, the exterior rearview When use wireless remote control or 1. Unlocking: carry the valid key mirrors are folded, and the steering micro switch to lock the doors, the and press the rear micro switch lamps flash once. Check whether all steering wheel also will be locked. to unlock all doors, and the doors are locked firmly. You can press the “Start/Stop” switch to luggage compartment is release the steering lock automatically. unlocked; you can press the Starting function— if the intelligence If the green indicator on the “Start/Stop” luggage compartment micro key is in the car, you can use it to switch flashes, the steering lock is switch to open the luggage switch the power mode and start the stuck. To release it, shake the steering compartment; engine. wheel while pressing the “Start/Stop”. If 2. Locking: cover and lock the the orange indicator flashes, the luggage compartment, press steering lock has fault. Please ask BYD
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-9 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual sales and service station to check window, the entry function may be not When the intelligence key is near the vehicle. activated. high voltage equipment or In the following cases, the smart entry equipment that produces noise. Activation region and starting system may be unable to When the intelligence key is work normally. carried together with the key of If facilities that release strong other smart entry and starting electromagnetic waves exist systems or other devices that nearby, such as the TV tower, emit radio waves. Even in the power station, radio station, active region, due to the smart signal tower. key position or body shape, smart When the intelligence key and key also may not work properly. communication device are carried together, such as two-way radio If the smart entry and keyless communication equipment or starting system doesn’t work mobile phone. normally and can’t enter the car, use When the intelligence key the mechanical key attached to the The entry function and starting contacts with or is covered by electronic intelligence key to function are available when the metal objects . lock/unlock the door on driver’s side, registered intelligence key is in When operate door handles or use the wireless remote control activation region. quickly. to lock/unlock all doors. Entry function activation region When the intelligence key —— within 1m (meter) from the approaches the door handle. When the intelligence key of other micro switch of the front outside When other people in another vehicles approaches the intelligence door handle. If the intelligence key vehicle nearby is operating the key of this car, the time of unlocking will is too close to the door handle or wireless remote control. be longer; however, it is not a fault.
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The exterior rearview mirror 3. Start the engine in five seconds the following methods: footwell light and rear roof lamp will after the buzzer rings again. When carry the intelligence key, illuminate/go out automatically press the micro switch of the front according to the existence of Warning outside door handle. intelligence key, door Perform wireless remote control If the indicator of the locking/unlocking, door operation. intelligence key doesn’t flash, opening/closing and power Insert the mechanical key into the and the engine can’t be started position. key hole in the door on driver’s with the starting function, the side and turn the key. battery may be used up. Please If the battery of the intelligence If the intelligence key has been replace the battery as soon as key is used up (vehicle is started receiving strong electromagnetic possible. in power down mode), start the waves for long time, the battery will be engine in the following step: used up quickly. The intelligence key Saving battery power 1. Step on the brake pedal or should be kept at least 1m away from Even if you aren't driving the car, the press the “Start/Stop” switch, the following devices. key and the car also can communicate. the warning light of smart entry ● TV set Therefore, do not leave the key near and starting system is ● PC the car (within 2m). illuminated and the buzzer in ● Wireless phone charger
the vehicle rings once. ● Electrolier If the car isn’t used for a long time, the 2. In seconds after the buzzer ● Fluorescent lamp battery may be used up. To prevent rings, approach the electronic If the smart entry and starting battery being used up, disconnect the intelligence key to the system can’t work normally due to negative terminal of the battery. “Start/Stop” switch, the buzzer system fault, please contact BYD
will ring once again to prompt sales and service station. Please To reactivate smart entry and that the engine can be started. carry all intelligence keys, which starting system, please take one of
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-11 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual may be necessary for the To use micro-power radio be locked when you press the micro repairing. equipment, you have to switch. endure the interference of Certain door isn’t closed Warning the various radio services Press the locking button while or radiation interference of opening or closing the door Without permission, do not industrial, scientific and The engine isn’t shut down alter the emission medical devices. The power of the car isn’t cut off frequency, increase the Do not use the intelligence normally (the indicator of “Start/Stop” emission power (including key near aircrafts or key is orange). but not limited to adding airports. The key is left in the car emission frequency Unlocking operation amplifiers), equip external Doors Press the micro switch button of the antennas or use other Locking operation outside door handle slowly and firmly, emission antennas. all doors are unlocked at the same time, Use of the intelligence key and the steering lamps flash twice. should not produce any After using the unlocking function, harmful interference to any open a door in 30s, or else all doors will legal wireless be locked again. communication services; stop use of the intelligence Automatic locking of doors key immediately if any When the vehicle speed exceeds interference is found and do Press the micro switch button of the 2Okm/h, all doors will be locked not use it until measures outside door handle slowly and firmly, automatically. all doors are locked at the same time, have been taken and the Rear-door child protection lock and the steering lamps flash once. interference has been The child protection lock is designed to In the following cases, the doors won’t eliminated. prevent the child in the rear seat from
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-12 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual opening the rear doors Warning door is opened from inside, do not let unconsciously. Each rear door is Before actuating the auto, anybody stay in the car when setting equipped with a door latch in the especially when there is any the system. side. When this latch is in LOCK child in the car, please make sure Activating alarm position, the doors can’t be opened the door is closed and locked. from inside, no matter where the Correct seat belt use and door In the following cases, the system will holding button is. To open the doors, lockup is helpful to prevent the alarm: driver and passengers from use the outside door handles. being thrown out in case of Unlock any of the doors without accidents and prevent the intelligence key entry function. Unlock Holding Lock unexpected opening of the button doors. The car is powered on without the intelligence key starting function. Anti-theft system Lock Unlock Enter security state Canceling security state Shut down the engine; Stop the alarm in the following method: Let all the passengers get off; Unlock Lock all doors. Use wireless remote control to When all doors are locked, the unlock the doors. anti-theft indicator is illuminated. After Use micro switch to unlock the 10 seconds, the anti-theft system will doors. be set automatically, and then the anti-theft indicator starts flashing. Seats
Leave the car when the indicator Warning starts flashing. Seat belts can provide Since the system will be activated if the the maximum
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protection in collision passengers stand up or seat, causing auto accidents if the driver move among seats; control failure. and passengers sit otherwise, they may be For seat covers, BYD straight and lean on the seriously injured in approved covers are seat backs. If you lean emergency braking or recommended; please on the seat back collisions. install under the obliquely, the seat belt Do not adjust the seat guidance of the service part for the waist may when the car is driving, station, or else the slide over your hip and since sudden seats, airbag system directly exerts pressure movement of the seat and seat belt system on your belly. In may lead to auto control can’t work normally. front-collision failure. In seat accidents, over adjustment, take care to Driver’s power seat adjustment obliquity of the seat avoid collision between (optional) may increase the risk of the seat and
human injuries. passengers or baggage. Do not drive the car After the seat is before all passengers adjustment, make sure have been properly it is locked up at its seated. Do not sit on the position. upper back part of a After seat adjustment, folded seat or on trunk lean backward to see or baggage. In case of whether the seat back is emergency braking or locked up at its collisions, passengers position. who haven’t sat Do not place things properly or buckled up under the seat; this may may be seriously affect the seat lockup injured. mechanism and lead to While driving, do not let some movement of the
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Seat position, seat cushion angle device. and seat height adjustment Type of child protection devices switch The child protection devices are Please move the control switch classified into three types according to along desired direction and adjust the ages and body shapes of children. the seat state. 1. Baby (infant) seat
Rear seats
Rear seat handle is located between the rear seats. Tip it over if Child seat protection device necessary. The luggage BYD strongly recommends that you compartment channel cover can be use child protection device. opened from inside, and is folded forward on the center handle. To Friendly Tips open it, lift and pull open the handle. The study shows that it is Ensure all the items in the luggage safer to correctly protect children in the rear seat compartment or the items than in the front extending from the opening to the passenger’s seat. rear seats are fixed. Do not drive Select appropriate child 2. Child (convertible) seat the car when the luggage protection device according compartment channel cover and to the age and body shape luggage compartment lid open. of the child. For installation details,
please refer to the manual of the child protection
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If the child protection device isn’t used
Please fix the child protection device
on the seat properly. Do not put the device on the passenger’s seat or in
the luggage compartment. Please select a set of appropriate
child protection devices Please select a set of appropriate child
protection devices for your child. If the
body size of the child is too large and can’t use the child protection device, sit Seat belt equipped with child protection device locking mechanism (rear seat 3. Youth (auxiliary) seat on the rear seat and use the seat belt. Installing child protection device ALR/ELR seat belt)
Please follow the installation
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child protection device. Fix the child protection device on the rear seat with the seat belt or lower fastening belt of the child
protection device. Fix the top belt when
install the child protection device.
ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child
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Thread the seat belt through the child’s seat and insert into the buckle. Ensure that the seat belt isn’t twisted. Thread the seat belt through the child’s seat and insert into the buckle. Ensure Anchor support (for top belt): the that the seat belt isn’t twisted. outer rear seat is provided with anchor support.
Install child protection device with seat belt (child protection device locking seat belt) 1. Rear-facing to child seat - baby (infant) seat
/Child (convertible) seat: install the 2. Forward-facing - child (convertible) seat child seat on the rear seat and keep Install the child’s seat on the seat and it facing to the rear.
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Fully pull out the shoulder belts, and then make it slightly retract and enter lockdown mode. In locking mode, only the seat belt can be retracted.
Youth (auxiliary) seat
Install the child’s seat on the seat and Let the child sit on the child’s seat. Fix
keep it facing to the front. the child’s seat with the seat belt according to the installation Put the child’s seat on the rear seat, instructions of the manufacturer, and and fully retract the shoulder belt insert the belt into the buckle. Ensure until the child’s seat is fixed. When that the seat belt isn’t twisted. the shoulder belt is fully retracted, Check and make sure that the shoulder pull the seat belt to make sure that belt crosses the child’s shoulder, and it can’t be pulled out. the waist belt should be as low as possible.
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Install the child protection device with ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX
Remove the child protection device child protection device) Check the position of the special fixing installed with seat belt Press the buckle release button to rod, and install the child protection Child protection device with top belt fully retract the seat belt. device on the seat. The fixing rod is Fix the child protection device with seat
installed in the gap between the seat belt or ISOFIX rigid anchor and remove
cushion and backrest. the headrest.
If the child protection device is
provided with top belt, fix the top belt
on the anchor.
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installed on the front passenger’s seat If the child protection device should be installed on the front passenger’s seat with locking buckle, please follow the instructions of the manufacturer of child protection device.
Warning Do not stretch the shoulder
belt completely to prevent Reinstall the headrest. seat belt entering locking Open anchor support cover, fix the mode. hook to the anchor support and In this mode, the seat belt tighten the top belt. only can be tightened, which will make the child Ensure that the top belt is fastened. get hurt or feel 1. Hook uncomfortable. 2. Top belt Do not let the child play 3. Anchor support with the seat belt, or else it may result in serious injury or even death of the child. When install the child protection device, please follow the instructions of When the child protection device is the manufacturer and fix the device in place;
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otherwise, it may result in when necessary; while installing, passenger’s side is attached with serious injury or even move the seat backwards, or else it warning label, which reminds you death of the child when may result in serious injury or even that do not install the rear-facing emergency braking or accident occurs. death when the airbag expands child protection device on the front (inflates). passenger’s seat.
When installing youth (auxiliary) seat 1. If the driver’s seat obstructs the proper installation of child protection device, install the device on the rear right seat.
2. When install youth (auxiliary) seat, When installing child protection device ensure that the shoulder belt Never install rear-facing child crosses the middle part of the protection device on the front child’s shoulder. The seat belt passenger’s seat. should be kept away from the Otherwise, when accident occurs, the child’s neck, but shouldn’t slip off from the shoulder easily. Otherwise, rapid expansion of front passenger’s it may result in serious injury or 2. Install the forward-facing child airbag may result in serious injury or even death of the child in case of seat or youth (auxiliary) seat on even death of child. emergency braking or accidents. the front passenger’s seat only 1. The instrument panel on the 3. Ensure that the seat belt and belt
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end are fixed, and the seat belt Length of the seat belt can be pretensioner will be activated. isn’t twisted. automatically adjusted according to the In case of collision, the pretensioner of 4. Push the child’s seat to different passenger figure and the seat position. the front passenger’s seat belt and directions and ensure that it is Keep the waist belt as low as the hip as SRS airbag may be not activated fastened. far as possible—do not buckle it at your simultaneously. 5. Please follow the installation waist. Then, tug the shoulder part In case of collision, the seat belt instructions of the manufacturer upward through the catch plate and pretensioner will be activated, and may of the child protection device. adjust the seat belt to an appropriate cause noise and release non-toxic gas; position. however, it does not indicate a fire and Fix the child’s seat on the anchor If the seat belt cannot smoothly retract the gas is usually harmless. properly automatically, tug it out to see whether Emergency locking seat belt with When use lower anchor, make sure there is any knot or twist; if yes, please child protection module (rear left/right seat belt) that there is no foreign matter contact BYD sales and service station. To use this function, the ribbon should around the anchor device and the Seat belt with pretensioner be pulled out completely to activate this seat belt isn’t clamped behind the (optional) device and enter self-locking activation child’s seat. Make sure that the The seat belts of driver’s seat and front state. Then, the ribbon only can be child protection device is fixed, or passenger’s seat, and will be activated retracted in order to fix the child’s seat, else it may result in serious injury or when serious frontal collision occurs. and the continuous click sound even death in case of emergency When the sensor detects serious accompanies to indicate that the stop or accident. frontal collision, the retractor will retract function is normal. After retracting for the front passenger’s seat belt quickly, Seat belt certain distance (about 1.1m), the so that the passenger will be protected The driver should adjust the sound disappears, this function is appropriately. shoulder height of three-point seat inhibited and enters self-locking state, Even if there is no passenger on the belt to appropriate position and the ribbon can be pulled out and front passenger’s seat, the seat belt according to passenger’s body. retracted normally (the child’s seat
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-22 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual can’t be fixed). The click sound is to indicator that front passenger’s seat your knees or hold them remind user that the function is belt isn’t fastened (black shaded area in your arms, or else it normal rather than fault noise! in above figure). It is used together with may result in serious injury or even death of the the seat belt. When a passenger sits children. Arranged in the Friendly Tips on the front passenger's seat but front seat or the rear seat, doesn’t fasten the seat belt, it is lit and children should not be When the child protection accompanied with alarm sound to allowed to stand or kneel. module of the rear seat is remind the driver and the passenger. In emergency braking or activated, please pull out the When the front passenger fastens the crashes, unprotected ribbon completely and apply children may be seriously seat belt, the indicator goes out. If no appropriate force to avoid injured. passenger sits on the front passenger’s damage. When the vehicle is seat, the indicator is off. driving, passengers in it should sit in the seats and Indicator that front passenger’s Friendly Tips fasten the seat belts correctly; otherwise, in seat belt isn’t fastened Seat belts equipped on the emergency braking or vehicle are designed for crashes, people in the car adults and should be are more prone to severe applied to children with injuries. caution. At the same time, a seat It is suggested to seat belt can only be used by children in the rear seat one person. It’s not with child seat and fasten If the F7 passenger’s car you allowed that two or more the seat belt for persons share one seat purchased is provided with seat protection. Do not let the belt—even for children. belt alarm sensor, the switch group children sit in the front Do not incline the seat on the central control panel of the passenger’s seat. back over. The seat belt instrument platform has an Do not place children on has the best protection
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effect when the seat back repaired, it cannot protect is in the upright position. passengers. Check the seat belt Keep a straight posture regularly to see whether it and stay back, keep a has cutting lines, worn or proper distance with the loose parts. Damaged steering wheel and parts should be replaced instrument panel, so as to with new ones; the system play the maximum should not be protective effect of seat
disassembled or modified. belt and SRS. After serious crashes, the It should be made sure Airbag is the supplemental restraint seat belt system that the shoulder seat belt system, which is a supplement to seat (including screws) should passes over the shoulder belts. The airbag system can provide be replaced, even if the center. extra protection for heads and chests damage is not so marked. The seat belt should be When the spring bolt is somewhat far away from of the driver and passengers and inserted, make sure that the neck without sliding reduce casualties in severe frontal the spring bolt and buckle off the shoulder. crashes. are fixed and the seat belt Otherwise, its protection isn’t twisted. effect may be reduced and Friendly Tips Do not leave small severe human injuries objects, e.g. coins, paper may be caused in crash Please keep the seat belt clips, etc. in the buckle. accidents. fastened when the vehicle They may affect the is driving! Airbag connection of the tab and Please keep sitting in a the buckle. correction posture so that If the seat belt functions the protection effect of the abnormally, immediately seat belt and the airbag inform BYD authorized system can be taken into service stations. Before full play.
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For children, the rear seats electronic control unit (ECU) and the are the safest position! set value. If the automobile Do not dismount parts of deceleration signal produced and the airbag without permission! detected in the collision is lower than the set reference value in the ECU, the
airbag won’t be triggered even though Airbag triggering conditions the car may have been severely The airbag is designed to be deformed in the accident. Airbag triggered under the following ECU setting of BYD airbag system warning conditions: frontal (side) collision light takes various common misuse and accidents may trigger the airbag domestic road conditions into full system; special collision accidents consideration. However, reasons and The airbag system is monitored by an may trigger the airbag system. conditions of crashes are variable, so, electronic control unit and provided In general, the airbag system won’t for your safety, please abide strictly by with self-diagnosis function. The be triggered in mild front collision or this manual, use the automobile system state can be indicated by a side collision accidents, in rear end correctly and avoid misuse; otherwise, warning light on the instrument panel: collisions or in turn-over accidents. the expected protection effect of the Each time after the ignition switch is In such accidents, the seat belt, if airbag cannot be ensured. turned on, the airbag warning light fastened, can protect the driver in turns on for about 5s and then goes out the normal way. for longer than 5s, and the system can The decisive factor for triggering Airbag warning light be considered as normal. the airbag system is the If the airbag has already been comprehensive intelligent deactivated by a BYD authorized comparison and judgment of the service station, but the warning light deceleration curve produced in a still turns on and goes out as above, it collision and acquired by the
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Friendly Tips In case of faults, have the airbag system checked immediately in a BYD
authorized service station. Otherwise, in accidents, partial Hit the bump or street stone at Hitting on a cement pole, a tree or or all function of the airbag roadside. other slim objects system may be affected!
Conditions that airbag may expand
Crashing into the bottom of a truck
The front hits the ground when When crossing deep notch, the going downhill fronts hit the ground Conditions that the airbag may not expand
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size, the bumper, the system is triggered. Hit by other vehicles on the side chassis and other original Do not paste or cover equipment may adversely the surface of the steering affect the function of the wheel lid or the surface airbag. In addition, it is near the airbag on the right strictly prohibited to apply of the instrument panel any airbag parts to other with any objects or do any vehicle models; otherwise other decorative it might lead to safety treatment. cleaned with airbag system failure, only dry or slightly wetted resulting in personal cloth and should not be injuries. knocked at violently Rear Crash During driving, please Don’t let child passenger wear the seat belt correctly sit in the front seat without and maintain a correct protection. If a collision sitting posture. If you triggers the air bag, the haven’t worn the seat belt child passenger may get and lean forward or sit in seriously injured or even an incorrect posture, the killed. risk of injuries in accidents Telephone supports, cups, with airbag expansion may ashtrays, etc. can be increased. increase the risk of Side rollover It’s very important for the injuries in accidents with driver to maintain a airbag inflation. Warning distance of at least 25cm The side airbags and side air between the chest and the curtains expand at fast speed The airbag is designed to steering wheel since only and great force. In vehicles match the certain vehicle by doing so can the equipped with side airbags models. Any changes of maximum protection effect and side air curtains, never the suspension, the tire be provided when the lean against the door, or else
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it may result in serious injury Do not disassemble or system must be replaced. or even death. repair the A pillar, roof, B Please hand our materials Do not install other pillar, or C pillar with side to the next owner of the accessories or items air curtain. These changes vehicle in transfers. within the effective scope may cause system failure Please note that if the of the side air curtain, or unexpected expansion airbag is shut down, the such as windshield glass, of air curtain, leading to information should be side door glass, “A” pillar serious injury or even informed the next owner trim panel, roof, “B” pillar death. of as well. trim panel, “C” pillar trim Never modify any When disposing the parts panel and auxiliary component of the air bag of the vehicle or the airbag handle, because the great system, including the system, please comply force of side air curtains corresponding label. Any with correlative safety will shoot off the operation of the airbag regulations and disposal accessories or items or should be performed by procedures. side air curtains can’t BYD authorized service The air bag system has expand, resulting in station. strong resistance capacity serious injury or even The airbag system must against the surrounding death. be replaced in a BYD electromagnetic Do not modify or replace authorized service station interference. However, to the trim of the seats with within 10 years as of the avoid accidents, please do or without side airbags, date of manufacture. The not use the vehicle because these changes maintenance manual has beyond the will interfere with the the record if certain part of electromagnetic normal expansion of side the airbag system had environment specified by airbags, cause system been replaced. national laws. failure or unexpected The air bag can only The airbag system of BYD expansion of side airbags, provide protection once. auto has taken into full resulting in serious injury Once the air bag is consideration various or even death. triggered or damaged, the kinds of misuses and road
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conditions. However, Press “+” to turn up the volume avoid serious crashes Press “-” to turn down the volume happen in the bottom of the vehicle or drive ∧ toughly in poor road Press “ ” in radio mode: scan next conditions in order to available radio channel automatically prevent accidents. (increase frequency) The airbag system of BYD In CD/USB/SD/AUX mode: play next F7 passenger’s car has track (track # +1); been fully validated, and In DVD mode: go to next chapter; the original vehicle wiring
harness system and the air bag system exactly In TV mode: play next channel. match. Any modification of the vehicle wiring Press “∨” in radio mode: scan harness may result in previous available radio channel unexpected expansion or automatically (decrease frequency) failure of the expansion of In CD/USB/SD/AUX mode: play the airbag. previous track (track # -1); Steering wheel switch group In DVD mode: go to previous chapter; (optional) In TV mode: play previous channel. Press “MODE” to select the mode, which switches among FM→AM→CD (if disc is inserted) → DVD → TV → The audio control switch is available USB (if USB disk is connected) → AUX when the start button is in ACC or ON (if a player is connected to AUX position.
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-29 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual interface) → SD (if inserted) in device of car phone and end the call (if “CANCEL” is cruise canceling button; sequence. the audio system is mute, the system “ON /OFF” is cruise control button. In will resume the original operation). ON position, press the ON/OFF button If the audio system is turned off, in the right of the steering wheel, and press MODE to turn it on and enter When the start button is in ON position, the indicator on the instrument panel is the playing mode when it was it can be used together with the 7” illuminated. turned off. If there is no playing screen to assist the driver to check the source in the playing mode (e.g. no car surrounding. When the start button Steering wheel disc or external audio device), it will is in ON position, the transmission is To change the steering wheel angle, switch to FM mode directly, and set to “R”, the rear camera is activated, hold the steering wheel, push down the switch in above sequence when and the display switches to the 7” lock release lever, tilt the steering you press the MODE key; screen automatically. Press “ ” in wheel to the desired angle and return sequence: activate the camera → right the lever to its original position. Press and hold it and you can turn camera → rear camera → right camera off the audio system. → deactivate the camera. Friendly Tips
Do not adjust the steering When the start button is in ACC Press “ ” to scroll up the instrument wheel while the vehicle is position, press “ ” to use it as menu. moving. This may cause the auxiliary calling and ending Press “ ” to scroll down the the driver to mishandle the device of car phone for instrument menu. vehicle and an accident calling/answering (press this key Press “OK” to enter the menu. may occur. and the audio system is mute). When the start button is in ON position, After adjusting the When the start button is in ACC the cruise switch is available and “+ steering wheel, try to move position, press “ ” to use it as RES” is the speed up/reset button; “- it upward and downward the auxiliary calling and ending SET” is the speed down/setting button; to make sure that it is
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locked in position. rearview mirror. When the start button is in “ACC” or Interior rearview mirror (optional) Electric rearview mirror “ON” position, the mirror can be adjusted.
Warning If the rearview mirror is frozen, do not operate the controller or scratch the surface of the rearview mirror; use spraying 3. Compass display 1. Key, 2. Anti-glare indicator, de-icer to remove the ice on the rearview mirror. 1. Adjust the position of the interior rearview mirror to watch the rear view through the Press this switch to adjust the rear windshield. direction of left and right rearview 2. The electronic anti-glare mirrors. function applies to all vehicle models 1. Selection switch—— to select Press the power button to turn on/off the rearview mirror to be the electronic anti-glare function. adjusted by pressing the switch (1) Turn on electronic to “L” or “R”. anti-glare function —— power 2. Control switch—— to adjust the indicator is illuminated, and the rearview mirror by pressing the surface of the interior rearview switch accordingly. mirror may have two conditions 3. Folding switch— to fold the
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Daytime: the rear view is clear (3) The altitude shows the altitude of Night: When the rear headlights are the car; it is normal that the illuminated, the anti-flare function is display error is in 50m. turned on and the reflectivity N decreases; when the rear Warning headlights are turned off, the anti-flare function is turned off and Do not adjust the interior the reflectivity resumes normal. rearview mirror while W E driving, or else the driver (2) Turn off electronic anti-glare may be unable to control function —— power the car and cause indicator is off. accidents, resulting in It is recommended that turn off injury or even death. the electronic anti-flare function S when reversing the car in the Manual calibration of interior night. rearview mirror 4. Considerations of interior Altitude m rearview mirror compass: I. Before calibrating the direction, please note the two matters below: 1. The direction displayed by the (1) When the car is started, the interior rearview mirror compass is the electronic compass displays; when the car is flame out, the direction of the front. electronic compass hides; 2. For calibration, select an open and (2) If the reversing radar is turned on, flat square or closed street or ring the electronic compass hides driveway (roundabout), and confirm the while reversing; directions (as shown in the figure); (2) The direction indicated by the front in the figure is the actual driving direction;
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two circles at low speed (< 8km/h) Sunroof N and return to starting position (do not flame out while driving; both Close sunroof clockwise and counterclockwise are allowed) W E Step 5: adjust the head to “south”. Incline Press the key once (release sunroof immediately), the anti-flare indicator flashes three times and the compass points to “South”, and the calibration S Open sunroof finishes.
Step 6: after calibration, drive the car II. Calibration step for one circle to check whether each Step 1: ignite to start The sunroof has two positions: to direction is proper. If not, re-calibrate Step 2: select the starting ensure ventilation, lift the rear side or from step 1. slide into the roof. The switch below the position, which may be any one of north, south, west and east. air outlet of the instrument panel at Step 3: press and hold interior driver’s side can be used to control the rearview mirror key until the upper sunroof. However, the start button right of the glass displays several must be in “ON” position. lines of description text (calibration To lift the rear side of the sunroof, step description) and the anti-flare press and hold ( ); to close the indicator flashes three times quickly (indicator illuminates and goes out sunroof, press and hold ( ) in once) and then release the key. the top; to open the sunroof, press and Step 4: drive one circle (360°) or hold ( ) in the bottom.
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When the sunroof reaching desired immediately. At this moment, you must position, release the switch. Before switch the start button to "ON" position opening/closing the sunroof, make in order to manipulate the sunroof. sure that the all passengers have moved their hands away from the Warning sunroof. The sunroof or motor may be damaged if the sunroof is Warning opened in the environment lower than 0℃ or is covered by When opening/closing the snow. sunroof, it will cause serious injury if certain passenger’s hand or finger Left info display is clamped. Before The left info display includes opening/closing, make sure tachometer, accelerometer, mileage, that all passengers have gear indication, and exterior moved their hands away temperature. from the sunroof. Tachometer While driving, do not leave the body out of the sunroof. When the engine is started, the The sunroof has keyless delay accelerometer displays the function. When the vehicle power is acceleration info of the car. When the cut off, this function still allows car is driving at constant speed or opening or closing the sunroof in 45 doesn’t have speed, the accelerating seconds. Open any front door and ball points at the center; when the car the delay function can be canceled is accelerating , the ball moves upwards; when the car decelerates and
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-34 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual brakes, the ball moves downwards. When the power is in “ON” position, Fuel gauge Right info display this gauge indicates the temperature of The right info display includes the engine coolant. The working engine coolant temperature gauge, temperature of engine changes with fuel gauge, backlight adjustment the weather and engine load. position prompt, adjustment menu, If the coolant temperature icon driving info, prompt and fault info. turns into red and the right info Engine coolant temperature display shows “coolant temperature is gauge too high”, the engine coolant temperature is too high. If the car is overheated, please stop the car and let the engine cool down. Under the following working conditions, the engine may become too hot: Climbing for long in hot weather.
Driving with frequent stopping or If the fuel level is too low (near “E”), idling the engine for long with the air the fuel level icon is illuminated, conditioning system turned on. and the right info display shows Towing a trailer. “Please add fuel”, then, please add
fuel as soon as possible. Warning Stop the car immediately if the Adjustment menu engine water temperature is too Enter and adjust the menu with high. steering wheel key.
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Automatic rearview mirror mode Tire pressure unit (optional) Menu Reset OK The menu function is shown below: Maintenanc e 1. Maintenance: set up the Language maintenance function and state When the maintenance function is Custom Select turned on, if the maintenance almost Reset expires or has already expired, and the power is in “ON” position, the right info Exit display will show corresponding 1. OK is used to confirm the prompt. selection. 1) Maintenance time: set up the
2. is used to scroll up the maintenance time
menu selection bar. Maintenance Item Function 3. is used to scroll down the Maintenance time Maintenance menu selection bar. Maintenance mileage Menu name time View Currently set Language maintenance time, Simplified Chinese or display three English XX day Custom Or --- short lines if this Automatic door lock function is turned The menu structure is shown Speed alarm below: Theme off
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Turn on/off function is turned Simplified Display currently set ON/OFF maintenance time Chinese off language Increase the or English ON/OFF Turn on/off +30 days maintenance time Simplified Set the language to maintenance by 30 days Chinese simplified Chinese mileage Decrease the English Set the language to +500km Increase the -30 days maintenance time English maintenance by 30 days Exit and back to mileage by 500km Back Reset the previous menu Reset -500km Decrease the maintenance time maintenance Exit and back to 3. Custom: customize the settings Back mileage by 500km previous menu 1) Automatic door lock Reset Reset the Turn on/off the function: when the maintenance 2) Maintenance mileage: set up speed reaches 20km/h, the system mileage the maintenance mileage will lock all doors automatically Exit and back to Back previous menu Item Function Item Function
Maintenance Menu name Automatic 3) View: view currently remaining Menu name mileage door lock maintenance time and mileage Currently set Indicate current 2. Language: set up the display ON/OFF maintenance language. state of the function mileage, or Turn on the XX km or --- ON display three short Item Function automatic door lock Language Menu name OFF Turn off the lines if this
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automatic door lock previous menu Automatic Exit and back to rearview Back 3) Theme Menu name previous menu mirror Set up the theme of left and right mode LCD. Indicate current state 2) Speed alarm: set up the speed alarm ON/OFF Item Function of the function When the speed reaches set alarm Theme Menu name Turn on automatic value, the LCD in the right of the Phantom Display currently set ON rearview mirror instrument will show the alarm info. or blue folding theme stars Turn off automatic Item Function Set the theme to OFF rearview mirror Speed Phantom Menu name Phantom folding alarm Blue Set the theme to Blue Exit and back to Currently set alarm Back stars stars previous menu speed, or display three X km/h Exit and back to Back 5) Tire pressure unit (optional) Or--- short lines if this previous menu Set up the tire pressure unit.
function is turned off 4) Automatic rearview mirror mode Turn on/off speed Item Function ON/OFF (optional) alarm Turn on/off the function: the rearview Tire Increase the alarm pressure Menu name +10km/h mirrors are folded automatically when speed by 10 km/h the car is locked. unit Decrease the alarm Currently set tire -10km/h kPa, bar speed by 10 km/h Item Function or psi pressure unit Back Exit and back to
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Set the tire pressure kPa unit to kPa Set the tire pressure bar unit to bar Set the tire pressure psi unit to psi Exit and back to Back previous menu
5. Reset Item Function Reset Menu name Reset the menu settings OK to default Exit and back to Back previous menu
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Maintenance Prompt Indicators and Alarm Buzzer If the indicator is illuminated or the right info display has message Countermeasures display or buzzer sounds Parking brake fault warning light Possible situations: brake fluid level is low, braking system fault, parking brake isn’t 1 released Please stop the car immediately and contact BYD authorized service station. Driver’s seat belt indicator 2 The driver should fasten the seat belt Charging system warning light 3 Please stop the car immediately and contact BYD authorized service station. Engine oil pressure low warning light 4 Please stop the car immediately and contact BYD authorized service station. Engine fault warning light 5 Send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection. 6 Intelligence key system warning light
ABS system fault warning light Send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection. If the warning light of 7 parking brake fault is also illuminated, please stop the car immediately and contact BYD authorized service station.
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Electrical control system fault warning light 8 Send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection. Door state indicator 9 Check and make sure that all doors have been closed. Airbag fault warning light 10 Send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection. Headlight adjustment indicator 11 If this indicator is illuminated, please send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection. Tire pressure fault warning light (optional) 12 If this indicator is illuminated or flashes, please send the car to BYD authorized
service station for inspection. Body stability control system fault warning light (optional) If this indicator is illuminated, please send the car to BYD authorized service station 13 for inspection. If this indicator flashes, the body stability control system works normally.
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Automatic air conditioner panel
1. Air conditioner switch button 2. Automatic air conditioner button 3. Manual air conditioner button 4. Left air control temperature PWR •VOL control switch OFF 5. Internal circulation button AUTO 6. External circulation button CLIM 7. Sub-control button
8. Right air control temperature control switch 9. Rear window and exterior rearview mirror defogging DUAL button 10. Front defroster button
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Multimedia system (optional) 1. Navigation button
2. AM\FM button
3. DVD button NAVI 4. TV button
5. Eject button
6. Power/switch/volume knob
TV TEL 7. Previous button 8. Next button 9. Telephone button
10. AUX mode
PWR•VOL 11. USB mode
OFF 12. SD mode AUTO
CLIM
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Parking assistant module FAT file system. 4) USB (optional) interface may not support the USB storage devices with poor Friendly Tips compatibility. Before the engine is started, do If there is any abnormal not play the audio for too long condition, such as smoke and time to avoid battery power odor, immediately turn it off, loss. and contact BYD authorized The inner and outer edges of service station; do not repair new laser discs may be rough; without permission. before using, please remove the burr on the edge, or else Turning on: press the switch . the plastic debris on the rough The parking assistant sensor uses edge may damage the sensor in the front and rear of the car movement. to detect the distance between the car The indicator on switches group Do not insert any foreign and obstacles, and inform the driver display is illuminated and the buzzer rings once, and the system will work matter into the CD player. about this distance through indicator, Please use genuine discs with under the following conditions: touch screen and buzzer alarm. standard size, while pirated For DCT models, if the shift lever isn’t
discs may be stuck in the in P position, the front side sensor movement. Parking assistant switch works; if the shift lever is in R position, USB equipment prompt: 1) it is
recommended that use the all sensors work. provided data cable to connect The parking assistant switch is Turning off: press this switch the USB disk. 2) USB interface located on the center console. again. doesn’t support removable Icon display on the touch screen hard disk. 3) USB interface only (optional) supports MP3, WMA music files and MP4, 3GP, AVI video files of When the screen shows the image of obstacle, the upper right of the screen
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600~500 Fast
≤500 Long
Working example of front center ≤500 Long sensor Approximate Display Alarm distance example sound (mm)
Distance display and buzzer alarm Working example of rear side 1200~800 Slow When the sensor detects obstacle, it sensor Approximate will display the direction of the Display Alarm distance obstacle and the distance from the car; example sound (mm) at the same time, the buzzer rings and 800~500 Fast the corresponding indicator flashes at the same frequency.
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Certain car state and surroundings been strongly impacted; ≤500 Long may affect the sensor in detecting The car is approaching to a higher obstacles. or zigzag road edge; The specific conditions that may have In the burning sun or cold weather;
Sensor detecting range impacts are listed below: Installation is non-original and is When the car is reversing, all sensors There is dirt, water, or mist on the lower than the original suspension. work. sensor; In addition to the above situation, the The sensor has snow on it or is sensor may not be able to correctly frozen; determine the actual distance due to The sensor is covered in any way; the shapes of some objects. The The car rolls over or is overloaded; shape and material of the obstacle In particularly bumpy roads, slopes, may impede the detection of the gravel pavement or grass; sensor. Pay particular attention to the About 600mm The sensor is re-sprayed; following obstacles. Due to vehicle horn, engine sound Wires, fences, ropes, etc.; of motorcycle, air brake sound of Cotton, snow and other materials large vehicles, or any other noises that absorb radio waves; that will cause ultrasonic, the car Objects that have sharp edges and surrounding is very noisy; corners; About 1200mm There is another vehicle equipped Low obstacles; with parking assistant system The obstacles that the upper part The figure shows the detecting range nearby; stretching outward toward the car; of the sensor. Above range is limited, The car is installed with traction Objects under the bumper; check the surrounding environment ring; Objects near the vehicle; first and then back slowly. The bumper or the sensor has The staff that near the car Sensor detecting info
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(according to the clothing). The right front camera is installed on If the combination instrument has the right rearview mirror; the reversing Right front camera mounted on the image display or buzzer sounds, it is camera is installed on the back door. right rearview mirrors possible that the sensor detects an Parking operation obstacle, or the outside interferes with the sensor. Enable parking imaging system when If this situation persists, contact BYD the vehicle needs parking. If reversing authorized service station for repair. isn’t required, directly enable the right front imaging mode. Through direct Parking imaging system (optional) observation of the surrounding The parking imaging system help the environment and the use of imaging driver park by displaying rear or right Reversing camera mounted on the system, approach the car slowly to front road condition in real time, which back door the parking location. is an auxiliary means of parking. Limitations of parking imaging When the start button is set to “ON”, While reversing, press the button system to switch between reversing imaging The camera's field of view is limited. press the “ ” key on the steering and right front imaging to observe in The objects close to both sides of the wheel to start the right front imaging real-time the places that can’t be seen bumper or below the bumper can’t be and help parking. mode; press “ ” again to turn off seen on the reversing imaging screen; the right front imaging mode; when the objects in front, right center and the start button is set to “ON”, turn the rear side of the bumper can’t be seen shift lever to “R” position to turn on the reversing imaging mode; press the on the right front imaging. As shown below: “ ” key on the steering wheel to switch between reversing imaging mode and right front imaging mode.
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Right front imaging screen
Objects close to the bumper corner Objects in the front The display area varies with the direction of the car and road condition. This system can only play an auxiliary Reversing imaging screen parking role. The two lines in the figure are safety lines of reversing. Before using the reversing imaging Objects located below the bumper system, make sure that the space is Red: 0-0.5m sufficient. Yellow: 0.5-2m Green: >2m Display example on the touch Cigarette lighter note screen Do not press and hold the cigarette lighter. Fatigue warning system (optional) Driver fatigue warning system uses a
Objects in the center of the car camera to collect driver's face image signal in real-time and send the image Right front imaging; please check the signal to the real-time image
surrounding to ensure the safety processing unit, which will inform the driver in audible alarm if it detects
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-48 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual driver in fatigue state. Fatigue warning system awake, and prompts “Don’t drive The system mainly uses image when tired” in voice. processing, pattern recognition The system enters the monitoring technologies, driver fatigue gradient mode, and starts collecting the model, and combines driver's head human face and other information position change, eyes closing when the speed exceeds 50km/h. characteristics and other factors to Turning on perform a comprehensive judgment If the system is turned off, press the on driver fatigue. function key, and the voice prompts that “fatigue warning system is turned on”. Turning off 1. Camera module If the system is turned on, press the 2. Function key function key, and the voice prompts Usage that “fatigue warning system has been After system power on, it closed”. automatically identifies the current safe driving speed, and starts collecting human face and other information if the speed exceeds this
value; the minimum safe speed is about 50km/h. After the car has run for some time, the fatigue warning system detects the driver enters fatigue state from
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Camera info tilt and pitch. Special Note Use of the driver fatigue If the alarm conditions are reached warning and monitoring The following situations may but the multimedia doesn’t have module camera cause determination failure of the corresponding voice prompts, please In order to ensure that the driver system; never drive when tired. check whether the camera monitoring fatigue warning and monitoring Face and eyes are covered module works normally and whether module plays the role, please observe (sunglasses, black-rimmed is the result of the above reasons. the following matters. If not, it may glasses, masks, false malfunction, causing failure of eyelashes, fringe is too long, Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) determination of face orientation/eye etc.). I. System description opening and closing. Direct exposure to the sun or Tire pressure monitoring system: Do not modify, damage, pick up, lighting of the face or camera. Installed on the car, it is an auxiliary or pull the camera; Not drive in correct posture. system that can monitor the tire Do not touch the camera while Eyes are too small or pressure and other parameters in driving; frequently blink. real-time, and display and alarm in Do not wet the camera or Too high or too short. visual and auditory signals, in order to sprinkle drinking water on the Other external factors that improve the driving safety and comfort camera; may interfere with the system of the car, and reduce accelerated tire Do not let items fall off and hit determination. wear and energy consumption the camera; Determination of face orientation increase due to insufficient air Ensure that the camera surface and eyes opening/closing pressure. doesn’t have scratch, dirt, dew, The system has certain requirements The system consists of tire pressure or label; on driver sitting posture and face monitoring module, tire pressure Do not place objects in front of orientation. monitoring and control module and the camera or cover the camera. Sit upright. display part. Tire pressure monitoring Face forward, without excessive
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-50 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual module is installed on the tire valve of 1) Boot alarm 3) High tire pressure alarm the radial tire (vacuum tire), tire Tires are under low pressure state When the tire pressure higher than pressure monitoring and control when the power of the car is cut off; 130% of the standard tire pressure module is installed in the when the power resumes, alarm low (front tire pressure higher than compartment, and the display part is pressure immediately to prompt to 312Kpa/3.12Bar/45.3 Psi, and rear realized by the meter. inflate the tire before driving. tire pressure is higher than The standard pressure of front wheels 2) Low tire pressure alarm 299Kpa/2.99Bar/43.3Psi), and the of F7 is 240Kpa (2.4Bar, 34.8Psi), and system is running, TPMS will send the standard cold pressure of the rear When the tire pressure is lower than high tire pressure alarm signal in 6 wheels is 230Kpa (2.3Bar 33.4Psi). 75% of the standard tire pressure (front tire pressure is lower than seconds, and indicate the location of This system has the following 180KPa/1.8Bar/26.1Psi, rear tire the high pressure tires. characteristics: pressure is lower than After driving a long period of time, the tire pressure slightly increases due to ① Humanized design, 172Kpa/1.72Bar/24.9Psi), and the human-machine interface; system is running, TPMS will send the increase of the temperature (cars display on meter LCD screen, low tire pressure alarm signal in 6 generally not higher than 30Kpa); this which is reliable, beautiful, seconds, and indicate the location of is a normal phenomenon and users practical, and simple the low pressure tires. do not have to worry about the tire situation. ② Alarms of high tire pressure, low tire pressure, and fast leaking Friendly Tips ③ Display the pressure values of After low pressure alarm, inflate the the four tires tire to standard pressure; when the When the system function is ④ Monitor changes of tire pressure tire pressure is greater than 90% of enabled, and the speed is 0-50 value in real-time km/h (kilometer/hour), the alarm the standard pressure, the low cancels. pressure alarm cancels. II. Basic functions If the car has started overpressure
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-51 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual alarm, continue driving until the tire the pressure value of each tire. becomes the air temperature or tire pressure reduces. yellow pressure to a III. Alarm display description reasonable 4) Fast leaking alarm range Tire pressure fault When one or more tires leak and the warning light is: rate is greater than or equal to ① Tire Alarm Display Recommen 30Kpa/min, and the system is running, pressure content mode ded TPMS will send fast leaking alarm fault light Please operation signal within 1min, and indicate the Fast flashes check the Please location of the flat tires. ① Tire ② Tire appropriate check the leaking If the car has started leaking alarm, pressure pressure tires for the appropriate please stop and check failure tire fault light value leaking Tire tires for the immediately, and make sure that the is lit becomes pressur slow leaking, tires do not have failure before ② Tire red e is too and inflate driving. pressure ① Tire Please low the air Abnorm value pressure check 5) Abnormal signal alarm pressure to a becomes al signal fault light whether the reasonable When the system is running, the yellow flashes tire range system tests automatically and sends and is lit monitoring ① Tire Please alarm signal in 10 minutes if any ② Tire module is pressure check the failure is detected. Tire pressure normal, and fault light appropriate pressur value whether in 6) Real-time display of tire pressure is lit tires for the e is too displays large electric value ② Tire high high abnormal field for a pressure pressure, In running condition, TPMS displays signal long time value and inflate
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① Tire 2) If the tire pressure is abnormal, message, or if you suspect that Please pressure this system won’t stop the running certain tire is damaged, please check fault light of the car; therefore, every time stop driving immediately instead whether the flashes before driving, the user should of waiting for the monitor to send tire and is lit check whether the tire pressure alarm signal. monitoring ② Text complies with the tire pressure module and prompt: specified by the manufacturer in 4) If the tire pressure monitoring the tire please static state. Do not drive the car if module isn’t installed properly, it pressure System check the tire pressure is abnormal, or will affect the air tightness of the control the tire else it will damage the car or tire. Please ask the qualified failure module are pressure cause body hurt. If there is personnel of BYD authorized normal, and monitorin abnormal condition, please check distributor/service station to install replace the g system the tire pressure immediately. and replace the monitoring tire ③ Tire module according to the monitoring pressure 3) The tire monitoring module sends installation instructions. module or value tire pressure info to the monitor tire pressure displays regularly; therefore, if the tire 5) If the tire position should be control abnormal pressure drops suddenly while changed or tire pressure monitoring module signal driving or the tire is blown up, the module should be replaced, the entire monitoring module only can send tire pressure monitoring system IV. Precautions the data to the monitor next time, should be re-matched. Please ask the 1) The usage time of tire pressure and thus the driving may be out of qualified personnel of BYD authorized monitoring module depends on control. If the monitoring module distributor/service station for daily driving distance and similar is also damaged when the tire is re-matching, or else it will cause factors. damaged and thus can’t send invalid of the system.
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Constant speed cruise control will be lit. repeatedly. The car speed The constant speed cruise control 2. Accelerate the speed to higher increases by 1.6km/h every time, allows keeping at the preset speed than 40km/h. and will increase to 165km/h at higher than 40km/h without stepping 3. Press the “SET/-” button to most. on the acceleration pedal. This enable constant speed cruise The cruise speed can be decreased in function can be enabled when driving control. any of the methods below: on straight and smooth expressway. 4. During upgrade/downgrade 1. Press and hold the “SET/-” button Enabling constant speed cruise driving, the constant speed cruise to reduce the speed. Release the control control can’t maintain the preset button after reaching desired speed. speed. If the speed is reduced to 40km/h, the system will cancel cruise control. ON/ Changing preset speed OFF Cruise control The cruise speed can be increased in 2. Step on the brake pedal lightly; button when the car decelerates to - SET any of the methods below: Deceleration/se desired speed (> 40km/h), press tup button + RESET Acceleration/res 1. Press and hold “RESET/+” button the “SET/-” button, and the car et button CANCEL (more than 0.5s), and the car will maintains the desired speed. Cancel button 3. To reduce the speed slightly, speed up continuously. When press the “SET/-” button reaching desired cruise speed, release the button. repeatedly. The car speed 1. Press the constant speed cruise 2. Step on the accelerating pedal. decreases by 1.6km/h every time, control (ON/OFF) button in the After reaching desired cruise and the system will cancel cruise right of the steering wheel, and speed, press the “SET/-” button. control when the speed is the constant speed cruise control 3. To increase the speed slightly, reduced to 40km/h. indicator on the instrument panel press the “RESET/+” button
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Canceling constant speed cruise M: manual mode control The constant speed cruise control can Position of shift lever be canceled in any of the methods The position of shift lever includes below: park, reverse, neutral, drive, sport and 1. Step on the brake pedal. manual. 2. Press the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. Park (P) — in this position, the 3. Press the constant speed cruise transmission and shift lever are control (ON/OFF) button. locked in mechanical mode. The gear 4. Move the gear position to D. should be in this position when the DCT Transmission Control Panel engine is shut down or started. To shift away from parking position, the ignition switch should be in ON position, and step on the brake pedal to shift away from this position. Gear position indicator is located in Note: When shifting to park position, the lower left side of the tachometer, wait for the car to stop completely to and displays currently selected mode avoid transmission damage. and gear position of the automatic Reverse (R) — for the operation of transmission: shifting from park position to reverse P: park position, please refer to the Note of R: reverse Park (P). N: neutral Neutral (N) — to restart the flameout D: drive (economic mode) engine, or let the engine run idle to S: sport mode
Instrument and Controller Operation 1-55 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual stop the car temporarily, use the speed, and the transmission position combination instrument displays M1, neutral position. No matter for what will upshift accordingly until the top M2, M3, M4, M5, and M6. reason, it is required to shift to park position (six). Note: position if you get off the car. In this Downshift (-) — during normal 1. The shift lever is in the same position, the shift lever will be locked. driving and the shift lever is in manual position in sport mode and manual Drive (D) — use this position during mode, push the shift lever to this mode; normal driving. The transmission will position, the transmission control unit 2. To shift from M position to S select appropriate position (TCU) will determine according to position again, shift the lever to D automatically according to the car current car speed, and the position first, and then shift to S speed and acceleration. In this transmission position will downshift position. position, the car is in economic mode, accordingly until the bottom position 3. In sport mode, the first and consumes the least fuel. (one). upshifting/downshifting operation is Sport (S) — in sport mode, the Selecting sport mode the switching signal to enter manual dynamics of the car is higher than in When the shift lever is in D position, by default; the transmission won’t economic mode. push the lever to the left without perform corresponding operation. Manual (M) — in manual mode, you upshifting/downshifting, and the sport Starting the car can push the shift lever to upshift (+) mode is selected. The gear position To start the engine, the shift lever position or downshift (-) position, so display of the combination instrument must be in park (P) or neutral (N) as to control the gear position of displays D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, and D6. position. manual transmission. Selecting manual mode Stopping Upshift (+) — during normal driving When the shift lever is in D position, To stop the car, please first release and the shift lever is in manual mode, push the lever to the left, then push the accelerator pedal and step on the push the shift lever to this position, the the shift lever forward or backward, brake pedal, take up the hand brake transmission control unit (TCU) will the manual mode is selected, and the when the car stops completely and determine according to current car gear position display of the finally shift the lever to P position.
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Note: Ramp start minutes, and drive when the When parking on a ramp, be To protect the DCT transmission, transmission cools down. sure to step on the brake pedal please use the hand brake to assist
and take up the hand brake. Do the start on steep ramp. not stop the car from slipping by Special environment stepping on the throttle pedal in In case of downhill, bend, or mountain drive position, which may lead to road, we recommend using the overheating of the transmission manual mode, and shift to lower clutch or badly worn. position in order to take full advantage For parking, before shifting the of engine braking. lever to P position, make sure to take up the hand brake first. Friendly Tips When the car is parked on the ramp, the car may move If the car is frequently started or downwards slightly when the drives at "low speed", or start and brake pedal is released. Before stop with the traffic for a long time, shifting the transmission to park it may result in overheating of the position, take up the hand brake DCT transmission clutch. to avoid applying pressure on If the clutch of DCT transmission is the parking mechanism in the overheated, the instrument will transmission when the car display the alarm. In this case, the moves, so that the lever can shift transmission control module will from the park position easily disconnect the clutch to protect it from when you want to drive the car. damage, causing the car can not drive. If such phenomenon occurs, step on the brake pedal to stop a few
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Driving Tips
Notice for Running-in Period……………………..………….2-1 Fuel………………………………………………….….…...... 2-2 Engine Hood…..………………………………………………2-3 Gasoline Detergent …………………………………..………2-4 Checking Engine Oil……………………….……….……...... 2-4 Checking Engine Coolant……………….…………... ……...2-5
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Notice for running-in period 3. Using low grade or low-quality Press down In the first 1,000km, pay special gasoline will reduce engine life. attention to the driving mode to 4. For 476ZQA turbocharged engine, ensure the reliable performance of the it is recommended that use higher car. Note the following in this period: quality fuel. 1. Avoid full throttle in starting and Adding fuel Clasp driving. Filler cap is located on the left side of
2. Avoid emergency braking in the the car. Please keep this side near the
first 300km. pump in the gas station. 3. Do not replace the engine oil 1. Press the handle outside of the before reaching the time or driver's seat to open the filler mileage recommended in the cap. regular maintenance table. 2. Slowly remove the fuel filler cap. Also follow above notice after Due to the release of pressure overhaul, or replacing the engine or within the tank, you may hear a Filler cap friction plate. hiss. Filler cap is connected to
Fuel the refueling funnel with the 3. When the refueling gun 1. 483QB engine and 476ZQA chain, to prevent losing the fuel automatically cuts off, stop engine can use octane rating 93 filler cap. For refueling, mount refueling. Do not fill the tank too or higher grade unleaded the filler cap on the bracket of full, in order to leave space for gasoline. the filler cap. fuel expansion in case of 2. Using leaded gasoline will temperature change. damage the emission control 4. Screw the fuel filler cap back into device and engine of the car, and place and tighten until you hear also will aggravate air pollution. at least twice clicking sounds.
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5. Push and lock the fuel filler cap. have weak speed up and other and the engine hood will bounce a faults. Friendly Tips little. 2. Stand in front of the car. In the When refueling, note the Engine hood Latch following points: middle-right location, reach the Gasoline is easily flammable. fingers into the leading edge of When refueling, shut down the Lever the engine hood, and then move engine, stay away from heat the fingers to the left and you will source, sparks and open touch the hood latch. Push up the flames, and do not smoke. lock, and lift the engine hood after Open flame is easy to cause a fire. the engine hood is released. When opening the fuel tank 3. Lift the engine hood, the hydraulic cap, do not immediately strut will raise it to the highest
remove the cap. In hot weather, level and hold the engine hood. if the fuel tank cap is removed Latch To close the engine hood, lower to a suddenly, the fuel under height about 30cm above the grille pressure will eject from the filler and cause personal injury. and firmly push down with both hands. It is recommended that refuel When the engine hood is closed, outdoor and immediately wipe check whether the lock is locked away spilled fuel. securely. Do not overfill the fuel, which If you do not have to toggle the hood helps reduce fuel consumption latch to open the engine hood, or and improve the life of 1. Shift to park or neutral position, hood latch does not move freely or activated carbon canister; and pull up the hand brake. Pull Please go to a regular gas can not rebound back, please contact up the engine hood opening station for refueling; BYD authorized service station for counterfeit and shoddy fuel will handle located in the lower left inspection and repair. make your engine jitter and corner of the instrument panel,
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provides proven “BYD dedicated Friendly Tips gasoline detergent”. 4. Not all gasoline detergents are Before driving, make sure that the valid. The use of inappropriate engine hood is closed and locked. Otherwise, the engine gasoline detergent may cause hood may suddenly open during engine damage. BYD approved driving and cause an accident. gasoline detergent is
recommended. Gasoline detergent 2. Wipe the oil level gauge with a Checking engine oil 1. Gasoline detergent can effectively clean cloth or paper towel. It is normal that the engine consumes remove carbon deposits, sludge 3. Insert the oil level gauge back to engine oil. The actual engine oil and other sediments of the engine the sleeve. consumption depends on your driving fuel system. 4. Take out the oil level gauge again, and running conditions of the car. 2. For turbocharged and direct and check the oil level. The oil Therefore, the oil level must be injection engines, the gasoline level must be between the upper checked regularly. It is best to check detergent must be applied and lower limits. the liquid level every time when according to requirements refueling or before long-distance properly on a regular basis and in traveling, and refill if necessary. sufficient quantities. For naturally 1. Take out the oil level gauge. aspirated engines, the gasoline The upper and lower limits of the detergent can also be applied engine oil level gauge are two convex reasonably based on the lines, which are labeled as "F" and "L"; maintenance cycle and condition the oil level should be located of the engine. between the upper and lower limits. 3. BYD authorized service station
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Checking engine coolant deceleration or acceleration of the car convenient storage locations, which will increase fuel consumption. In the can be used to carry the luggage Upper limit appropriate driving conditions, using safely. constant speed cruise control The right glove box, door paper bags (optional) will save more fuel. Cold and seat back paper bags are state engine consumes more oil than designed for storing small pieces and thermal state, but there is no need for lightweight items, while the luggage warm-up and let it idle for a long compartment is used for storage of period of time. No matter how cold larger and heavier items. outdoor, the car can be driven away in In addition, the luggage compartment Lower limit one minute after the engine is started. channel opening allows you to carry In this way, the engine will heat up long items in the car. View coolant level in the radiator tank. faster, thus saving fuel. Try to arrange However, the handling, stability and Confirm whether it is between scale shorter mileages together, in order to normal running of the car may be lines of the upper limit (MAX) and the reduce the times of "cold state start". affected and the safety is reduced if lower limit (MIN). Turning on the air conditioner will carrying too much luggage or loading Fuel-saving tips (driving habits) increase the engine load, which improperly. Smooth driving helps save fuel. consumes more fuel. Turning off the Load limit Acceleration, sharp turns and air conditioner can reduce fuel When loading luggage, the total mass emergency brakes will consume more consumption. When the atmospheric of the car body, all passengers and fuel. temperature is suitable, outdoor luggage must not exceed the Try to keep driving in top position to circulation pattern should be used. maximum allowable mass. ensure smoother engine operation and acceleration. Carrying luggage Warning According to traffic conditions, try to The car is equipped with a number of keep at constant speed. Each Overloading and improper
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loading will affect vehicle glove box lid is open, the knees of Front door paper handling and stability, and may the passenger may be hurt in a Center storage box bag lead to the crash and CD box crash or emergency stop. Rear door casualties. Carrying luggage in the luggage paper bag Please follow the load limit and other load criteria in this compartment manual. 1. Put the luggage evenly on the floor in the luggage compartment, Carrying objects in passenger area and put the heaviest luggage on Seat back Luggage Glove box 1. Properly put or fix all objects that the bottom and as front as compartment paper bag may be thrown to the car and hurt possible;
2. Fix the objects with a rope or the passenger in case of car crash; 2. Do not keep any object on the rear chain to prevent it from moving window board. Otherwise, these when you are driving. Do not objects will restrict your sight, and make the stacked objects higher will be thrown everywhere in the than the seat backs of the front car crash; seats; 3. To ensure that the objects placed 3. If the bulky objects impede you on the rear floor of the front seat close the luggage box cover, the won’t roll under the seat, thus discharged exhaust gas will enter affecting the regulation of driver the passenger area. control pedal or seat. Do not push About various matters relating to the the goods beyond the front bundled products and fixtures on the seatbacks; market, please contact BYD service 4. While driving, ensure that the station. glove box has been closed. If the
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Starting and Driving
Before Starting the Engine……………………………...…...3-2 Engine Starting Method………………………………..….....3-2 Safety Examinations before Driving…………………..…....3-2 Notice for Gear Shift………………………...……….……….3-4 Driving Tips under Different Conditions……………..…..….3-4 Driving Tips in Winter……………………….……………...…3-5 Trailer Towing……………………….………………………....3-6 Parking Brake………………………….……………………....3-7 Special Situation Treatment while Driving………………….3-8
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Before starting the engine however, the latter isn’t engine coolant rises to the normal 1. Before entering into the vehicle, recommended) range. check the surrounding 4) DCT transmission: make sure that environment. the shift lever is in parking (P) or Friendly Tips neutral (N) position, and step down 2. Adjust the seat position, height Reduce the idle time in case of and backset angle, the height the brake pedal. cold start of 476ZQA. of head protection device and 5) The anti-theft system releases the the angle of steering wheel. security state. If the engine stalls 3. Adjust the interior and exterior 2. Engine starting Start it again according to the normal rearview mirrors. Before starting the engine, make sure starting procedures. 4. Lock all the doors. the work described in “Before starting” 5. Fasten the seat belt. has been done. Safety examinations before driving Before driving, it’s best to examine the Engine starting method Normal starting vehicle carefully, or ask a BYD 1. Before starting The multi-point fuel injection system in authorized service station to examine it 1) Pull down the parking brake. the engine will automatically control the for you. It takes only few minutes but 2) Turn off all unnecessary lights mixture of air and fuel used for starting. will bring you driving safety and and auxiliary devices. You can perform cold or warm engine enjoyment. 3) For manual transmission: set start according to the following the shift lever to neutral position; procedures. Move the start button to Friendly Tips if not, step down the clutch “ON” position to start the engine. pedal to the bottom until the If the examination is done in a Then engine can warm up by driving closed garage, make sure the engine is started, and switch rather than by running idle. Steadily run the transmission to neutral (the garage is well ventilated. The the engine to warm up the driving engine exhaust is poisonous. car can be started by pressing vehicle until the temperature of the the clutch or the brake, Examinations before starting the
Starting and Driving 3-2 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual engine provided with a jack and a wheel bolt Fuel pipe: Check whether the pipeline Vehicle exterior wrench. has leakage or loose connection. Tires: Determine the tire pressure Seat belt: Check whether the buckle with a tire pressure gauge and can be fastened firm. Make sure the Friendly Tips check carefully whether there is seat belt is not worn or scraped. Do not put toys in the car; any cut, damage or over wear. Instruments and controllers: although it is convenient for Wheel bolts: Make sure the bolts Specifically, make sure the children playing, it will leave are not loose or lost. maintenance indicators, instrument security risks; especially in Leakage: After the vehicle has lighting and defrosters can work emergency braking or crash, the been parked for a while, check normally. toys not only affect the driving safety, but also even hurt the whether there is any fuel, engine oil, Brake: Make sure there is enough free children. water or other liquid leakage on the clearance for the pedal. ground. (It’s normal that there are Engine compartment interior After the engine is started water drops produced by the air Spare fuses: Make sure spare fuses of Exhaust system: Check whether conditioning system.) different rated amperage are provided there is gas leakage by listening. If any, Lighting: Make sure head lights, in the fuse box. repair the exhaust system immediately. parking lights, small lights, turn Coolant level: Make sure the coolant Engine oil level: Stop the engine and signal lights and other lighting level is correct. park the vehicle on the flat ground. devices can all work normally. Battery and cable: Check whether the After a few minutes, determine the Check the light intensity of the head battery connectors are corroded or engine oil level with an oil measuring lights. loose, whether the box has cracks and meter. Vehicle interior whether the cables are well connected. In driving Spare tire, jack and wheel bolt Wires: Check whether there are Instruments: Make sure the wrench: Check the tire pressure broken, loosened or disconnected maintenance indicators and the and make sure the vehicle is wires. speedometer work normally.
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Brake: Check the brake in a safe transmission; check whether they are wetted by place and make sure it doesn’t When shifting from high position to pressing the brake pedal lightly. deflect to any direction in braking. low position, do not downshift two or Before the check, you should first Examination of other more gear positions, or shift to low make sure it is safe. If you cannot abnormalities: Check to see position when the engine is at high feel the normal brake force, the whether there are loose parts and speed (5000Km/min), or else it will brakes may have been wetted. To leakage; listen to see whether there damage the engine. dry them, you can, with the are abnormal noises. parking brake used, drive If all goes well, you can rest Driving tips under different carefully and lightly press the assured and enjoy the driving. conditions brake pedal. When driving against the wind, Notice for gear shift you should drive slowly so that Under low temperature in winter, the vehicle can be controlled it may be difficult to shift before easily. the engine oil warming up; this is Avoid driving on high and sharp normal instead of mechanical objects or other road obstacles; failure; otherwise, severe tire damages, In stopping state, it is difficult to e.g. explosion, may be caused. shift to "1" position or "R" Reduce the speed when driving position; set the shift lever in on uneven roads; otherwise, the neutral position, release, step on impact will severely damage the the clutch pedal and then shift; tires and wheels. While driving, except shifting The brakes will be wetted in gear, do not put hand on the shift cleaning the vehicle or driving lever at other time, or else it will through deep water. You can accelerate the wear of
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Friendly Tips braking on slippery roads. applied. You should select proper Before driving, make sure Sudden acceleration or coolant according to the environment the parking brake is engine brake will lead to temperature and add it into the cooling thoroughly released and vehicle sliding or turning. system. the parking bake indicator Do not drive if the brakes Application of unsuitable coolants will is out. are moistened. When the damage the engine cooling system. When the engine is brakes are moistened, working, do not leave the longer brake distances are Warning vehicle. needed, and, the vehicle Do not use water in the Do not place your foot on may be hauled to one side cooling system, because the brake pedal in driving; when the brakes are used. the water may damage the it may lead to over-heat Similarly, the parking cooling system and wear of the brake and brake cannot park the fuel waste. vehicle firm either. Check the battery and the cable. When going down a long While driving, do not reach Energy of all batteries can be reduced steep slope, you should the head or hands out of by cold whether, so the battery shall reduce the speed and turn the window, to avoid have sufficient power for starting in to a low-speed gear. accidents and hazard, winter. Frequent brake especially when children Make sure the engine oil viscosity is manipulation will lead to are in the car. suitable for driving in winter. over-heat and, possibly, For recommended engine oil viscosity, performance faults. Driving tips in winter too much summer-use engine oil Make sure the coolant has proper Care should be taken in remaining in the engine will lead to accelerating, high gear anti-freezing protection effect. starting difficulty in winter. If you are shift, low gear shift or Only coolants specified by BYD not sure which engine oil should be authorized service stations can be
Starting and Driving3-5 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual used, you can seek help in any rear wheels. Avoid using the parking consumption, etc.) Safety and comfort BYD authorized service station. brake; otherwise, its periphery may be of driving are totally dependent on Protect door locks from being frozen by accumulated water or snow, correct use of the instruments and a frozen by ice or snow. causing it difficult to release. good driving habit. For your own and Inject some deicer or glycerin into Make sure there is no accumulated others’ safety, do not overload the the door lock holes to prevent snow or ice under the dashboard. vehicle or use it to haul trailers. BYD freezing. Accumulated snow or ice under the won’t take responsibilities for damage Apply cleaning liquids dashboard may lead to turning difficulty. or faults caused by trailing with containing anti-freezing agents. In freezing winter, you should stop commercial purposes. Such products are available in BYD often to see whether there is any Weight limit authorized service stations. The accumulated ice or snow under the Before towing a trailer, the towing anti-freezing agent should be mixed dashboard. capacity of the trailer should be with water according to instructions confirmed. You can contact a local of the manufacturer. It is suggested you carry some BYD authorized service center and necessary tools for emergent use make sure that the towing capacity of Warning according to the road conditions. It’s best you have a tire chain, a the trailer is within the regulated range. Do not use the engine The towing capacity is determined on a anti-freezing agent or other window scraper, a bag of sand or salt, a signal flashing device, a small shovel, flat road surface. It should be substitutes as the cleaning remembered that in mountainous liquid, since it may damage the connecting cables, etc. in the vehicle. Trailer towing regions, the engine power and its vehicle paint. towing capacity will be reduced. BYD F7 is designed mainly for
Do not use the parking brake if it transporting passengers. Towing may be frozen. trailers will exert adverse influence on Friendly Tips For parking, set the gear lever in operation, performance, brake, The hauled trailer weight the neutral gear and block up the durability and economical driving (fuel should not exceed the
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maximum rated weight of the Running-in procedures things on the vehicle. Too heavy towing hook; otherwise, BYD Company suggests that all weight will increase the engine accidents and severe human new vehicles or vehicles with new load and lead to fuel consumption damage may be caused. parts (engine, speed reducer, increase. Towing may increase the brake differential, wheel bearing, Avoid long-time warming up distance, so in trailer towing, transmission shaft, etc.) not haul idling. Once the engine has the safety distance should be trailers in the first 2,000km entered steady state, you can lengthened. At a speed of (kilometer). start driving, but the operation 10km/h (kilometer/hour), the Maintenance should be steady. It should be distance between your vehicle Trailer towing will increase the noted that in cold weather, the and the preceding vehicle load of the vehicle, so it should be longer time is needed to warm up should be at least the sum of maintained more frequently. the engine.
the lengths of your vehicle and Accelerate slowly and steadily. the trailer. Avoid emergency How to save fuel and prolong the Avoid sudden start. Drive at braking; otherwise slipping vehicle service life high-speed gear as soon as may cause vehicle folding and Fuel consumption can be reduced possible. easily and conveniently. It can also make the vehicle out of control. Avoid long-time engine idling. lengthen the service life of the vehicle. To wait for others when the traffic Tires Following is some knowledge on is not busy, you’d better stop the Make sure the tires have reducing the fuel and repair engine and, after the people have proper pressure. expenditure: come, start it again. Keep the trailer tire pressure Keep proper tire pressure. Tire Avoid lug down or over-speed at the pressure strength pressure insufficiency will lead to operation of the engine. Select defined by the trailer tire wear and increase the fuel proper speed gear shifts manufacturer according to the consumption. according to the road conditions. total weight of the trailer. Do not place unnecessary
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Avoid frequent acceleration Position the front wheels Friendly Tips and deceleration. It may correctly. Avoid crushing into Do not stop the engine when increase the fuel stones on road sides. Drive slowly going down slopes. If the consumption. on uneven roads. Improper front engine is stopped, the power Avoid unnecessary parking wheel location can not only lead steering system and the or braking. Keep a steady to over wear of tires, but also vacuum booster won’t speed. Driving in accordance increase the engine load and fuel function. with the traffic signal lights can consumption. Parking brake reduce the stop times to the The chassis should be kept minimum. Alternatively, drive clean and free of mud. This can Setting on free roads with no traffic not only reduce the vehicle weight lights with a proper distance but also prevent corrosion. kept from the preceding Adjust the vehicle to keep it in vehicle to avoid emergency the optimal state. Dirty air filter, braking. This can also reduce improper air vale, dirty spark plug, brake wear. dirty engine oil and lubricant, Avoid areas with busy improperly adjusted brakes, etc. traffic or congestion as far can all affect the engine as possible. performance and cause fuel Do not place your foot on waste. To prolong their useful the clutch pedal or the lives, all parts should be brake pedal. This may maintained regularly. If you often In parking, lift up the parking brake produce early wear and over drive in harsh environments, the firmly to prevent the vehicle from heat and consume large vehicle should be maintained sliding. amounts of oil. more often. Applying: Lift the handle of the parking
Starting and Driving 3-8 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual brake. To get better retaining force, prevent slipping due to of the parking shouldn’t push and hold the brake pedal with misoperation or parking exceed 10%. your foot until the parking brake is brake failure. Before driving, make sure Special situation treatment while lifted up. that the parking brake is driving Release: Lift the handle of the fully released, and the The engine shut down while driving parking brake lightly (1), press in parking brake warning light the lock-release button (2) and then goes out. The engine shut down while put the parking brake down (3). Driving when the parking driving…… The parking brake indicator will handle is not fully released will damage the brakes, 1. Please slow down the car slowly, illuminate until the parking brake is tires and axles. keep moving in a straight way and released to show the parking brake When parking in cold region drive away from the road to a safe has been set. in the winter, it is place. recommended that do not 2. Turn on the emergency flashlight. Friendly Tips use the parking brake system, shift the gear to any 3. Start the engine again. Before driving, make sure the non-neutral position after parking brake is completely flameout (manual Friendly Tips released and the parking brake transmission), and shift to P If the engine can not run, the position (automatic indicator is out. power-assisting device of brake transmission). For parking of automatic and redirector will not work. So transmission vehicles, When parking, please please shift the gear choose a suitable location; steering and braking will be more position to "P"; for parking do not park the car near difficult than usual. of manual transmission flammable materials, on the vehicles, shift the gear to weeds or crop residues. If the car only uses 1 any non-neutral position The car is overheated after flameout, in order to position or P position for long time parking, the slope If the coolant thermometer for the
Starting and Driving3-9 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual engine indicates overheated, or authorized service station for Friendly Tips there is power loss, loud help. In high temperature, the radiator knocking, or noisy bang, that cap is not allowed to be removed means the engine may be Friendly Tips since the spouting overheated. Please handle it as To avoid personal injury, please high-temperature steam and liquid per the procedures below: keep the engine hood closed until under pressure may cause serious 1. Drive the car away from the there is no steam. The spouting of damage. road, park it, and turn on the steam or coolant means high emergency flashlight. Set the pressure. If emergency towing is needed transmission in the neutral If the car needs traction, please contact position, and apply the 3. Check whether there is obvious BYD authorized service station. Do not parking brake. Stop using the coolant leakage under the let other vehicles tract your car only radiator, hose, and the car. air conditioning if it is running. with ropes or chains, which is very
Contact BYD authorized dangerous. Friendly Tips service station for help. 2. If there is coolant or steam While the engine is running, please Towing hook spouting out of the radiator or keep your hands & clothes a mounting base expansion tank, please shut certain distance away from the down the engine until it is working fan & driving belt of the cooled down. If no coolant or engine.
steam is spouting, just keep 4. If there is coolant leakage, please the engine running and make shut down the engine at once and sure the cooling fan is working. contact the service store If not, please turn off the authorized by BYD for help. ignition switch. Contact BYD
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Exterior Maintenance
Sheet Metal Paint Maintenance……………………………4-2 Paint Maintenance Tips……………………………………..4-3 Washing and Waxing………………………………………..4-4
Exterior Maintenance 4-1
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Sheet metal paint maintenance Certain parts of the car are and wheel cover. Slurry and dirt Proper maintenance for the car can always under moisture or in these positions are difficult to prevent corrosion for a long time. humidity. Even if the rest parts remove, so that you need to pay are kept dry, corrosion will occur. extra attention as getting the The common causes for car The above items show the importance slurry and crumbs wet without corrosion: of keeping the car, especially the removing them may cause Saline-alkali, dust, and moisture bottom part clean, and repairing the severer damage. Please avoid concentrate at the inaccessible damaged paint film and protection film the dust jamming the drain hole parts of bottom of the car. ASAP. on the lower edge of the door, sill The paint film or bottom layer is plate, and frame, or water scratched by slight crash or To avoid corrosion for BYD F0, accumulated will lead to foreign bodies such as sand. please follow the instructions corrosion. below: Arrange a thorough cleaning for If you live in a special area or Wash the car regularly. Washing the chassis when winter is over. operate the car in special your car regularly can keep it clean. circumstance, please be careful: But for anti-corrosion, please abide by Check the car's paint and The dust on the road with the following points: decorative pieces. When there is saline-alkali or chemical In winter if you drive the car on any fragment or crack on the paint film, substances will speed up the road with saline-alkali or live please repair it at once to avoid the corrosion. The air along the by the sea, please wash the access to corrosion. If the fragments seacoast or in contaminated running part of the car at least or cracks peel off the metal surface, industrial park is also saline. once per month to reduce please contact the service store High moisture will speed up corrosion. authorized by BYD for repair. corrosion, especially in the area High pressure or steam is Check inside of carriage. Moisture with a temperature just over 0°C. effective for cleaning chassis and dust will concentrate beneath the
Exterior Maintenance 4-2 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual floor mats and cause corrosion, poorly ventilated. the grease paint and accelerating please check the underside of the paint aging. To wash the car in a Paint maintenance tips floor mats frequently and make sure it washing station, avoid the Pay attention to the following for the is dry. When you transport chemicals, personnel using dewaxing maintenance and using: detergent, fertilizer, or salt, please pay detergent, in order to avoid paint Before, during and after using the particular attention and use proper damage. The cars driving on the car, clear the dust on the body in containers for transportation. In case coastal or polluted areas should be time, to minimize the adsorption of of any spillage or leakage, please washed everyday; dust by electrostatic on the body; clean it immediately and keep dry. Scrub the car with clean soft cloth Wash in time after raining. The rain Use mudguard. When driving in or sponge, to prevent mixing metal stains on the car body gradually saline-alkali land or on the gravel road, scraps and sand; do not wipe the reduce, and the concentration of you can use mudguard to protect the car with dry cloth, towel or sponge, acid substances increases; if the car. The mudguard with bigger size to avoid scratching. Wipe gently rain stains aren’t rinsed with clean and shorter distance from the ground from top to bottom along the water as soon as possible, the has better effect. direction of water flow; do not wipe paint will be damaged; circularly or horizontally; Before washing the car, wait until Park the car in well ventilated For some extremely corrosive the engine cools down; do not garage or other place with roof traces (such as tar, bird droppings, wash the car in the burning sun or instead of damp or unventilated insects, etc.), clear away high temperature, in order to avoid garage. To wash your car in the immediately. In this regard, it must detergent drying and leaving marks. garage or drive on the wet or snowy be cleaned with special cleaning Use dedicated detergent and road will get the garage damp and agents; do not scrap with blade or neutral running water to wash the thus cause corrosion. Even though eliminate with gasoline, to avoid car, instead of alkaline washing the garage is dry, the car will also get damaging the paint. powder, soap water and liquid damp and suffer corrosion if it is Note: Do not touch the paint with the detergent to prevent washing off
Exterior Maintenance 4-3
BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual dirty hands or scrub the paint with oil protection and maintain in qualified Manual Cleaning for BYD F7 cloth; do not put the tools stained with car beauty shop regularly (once a oil or rags containing organic solvents quarter), to recover the gloss of the Friendly Tips on the car to avoid chemical reaction. paint; Please protect your hands Do not repaint if the surface doesn’t For cleaning of light plating metal from hurt while cleaning the have obvious scratches, in order to parts, use graphite cleaning agent underside of the floor or prevent paint color inconsistency or and wax regularly for protection. chassis. poor combination; Do not rinse the car with If the car won’t be driven for a long Washing and waxing water directly if the body time, park in the garage or a Cleaning for BYD F7 temperature is high, which well-ventilated place, and cover Clean the car in normal way. will cause serious damage to with dedicated shield in winter. For In the cases below, the paint film may sheet metal and paint. temporary parking, choose a cool peel off and there will be corrosion in
place; the car body and parts. Please clean Decorative plastic pieces on Avoid strong impact, bump and the car immediately. wheels: The decorative plastic pieces scratches to the body paint. If the Driving along the seacoast. are easy to be damaged by organic paint has any scratch, depression Driving on the road covered with substances. If any organic substance or falling off, please repair in anti-freezer. spills onto the decorative pieces, qualified car beauty shop in time; Stuck with coal tar, resin, bird please wash it away by clean water Use high quality detergent to clean manure, and dead insects. and check whether the decorative the body trims; for waxing, do not Driving in the area with heavy pieces are hurt. wipe too much, in order to avoid smoke, coal ash, dust, iron
penetrating the paint and exposing fillings, or chemical substances. Friendly Tips the prototype; The car is obviously covered Wax the paint from time to time for with dust and slurry. Do not install the seriously damaged decorative pieces for
Exterior Maintenance 4-4 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual
plastic wheels, or they may drop once per month; if the car body is not with high temperature for off the wheel while driving and quite water-resistant, please do repainting, please remove the thus lead to accident. waxing. plastic bumper from the car, or Before waxing, please wash the high heat may damage the Aluminum wheel: wash it only with car and dry the body even if you bumper. neutral soap water or neutral use the mixture of detergent and detergent. wax. Inside cleaning Bumper: be careful to wash it. Do not Please use quality polish and car use detergent with grinding materials wax. When the polishing on the Friendly Tips car body has been weathered to wipe it, because its front side is Do not allow the water to flow seriously, please use the soft. onto the floor while cleaning the cleaning polish separated from Asphalt from the road: wash it by car, as the water may enter the the car wax. Follow the turpentine or detergent marked as audio devices or other electric instructions and precautions non-harmful to the painted surface. appliances on the carpet (mat), from the manufacturer. The which may result in malfunction chrome plated surface also Warning of the devices and corrosion of needs polishing and waxing. Do not use such organic the car body. On a large surface, if the water substances as gas, kerosene, can not form beads but stay on naphtha, and strong solvent, or the surface, you shall wax the you may get toxic or the car will Carpet car. be damaged.
Please use quality foam detergent to Warning clean the carpet. Waxing for BYD F7 When the car is placed in First use the dust collector to absorb To keep the glossy as brand-new, we painting & polishing workshop the dust. Several kinds of foam suggest you to polish and wax the car
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BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual detergents are applicable, some are until it is dry. because these chemicals will packed in aerosol can, and the rest Doors and Windows lead to color change, taint, are powder or liquid to be mixed with Doors and windows can be cleaned and peeling on the surface. water for foam. Use a sponge or with normal household detergent. Before using detergent or brush dipped with foam to wash the polish, first please make sure carpet, and the sponge or brush shall Warning they do not include the above move in circle. While cleaning the inside of the substances. No clean water is needed, just keep back window, please be careful If you use new liquid the carpet dry. Please read the not to scratch or damage the detergent, please do not spill instructions for detergent and strictly heater strip or the plug. the liquid onto the inside follow them. surface of the car as they Please use damp and soft cloth to may contain above Seat Belt clean the air conditioning control substance. The seat belt can be washed with panel, car stereo system, neutral soap water or tepid water. instrument panel, control panel, Leather Ornament inside the Car Use sponge or soft cloth to clean it. and switches. For leather ornaments, you can use And check if the seat belt has Dip a clean and soft cloth into the neutral detergent designed for evidence of abrasion or cut. water or tepid water, and then wipe woolen fabrics to clean them. Use a
away the dust gently. soft cloth dipped with 5% of neutral Warning detergent designed for woolen fabrics The seat belt can not be Warning to erase the dust, and then wipe off cleaned with coloring agent the residual detergent with a clean Do not use organic or bleacher, or its strength wet cloth. If any part of the leather substances (like solvent, will be weakened. gets wet after cleaning, please wipe it kerosene, alcohol, or gas) Do not use the seat belt dry with a clean soft cloth and keep it and acid-base solutions,
Exterior Maintenance 4-6 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual in the ventilated shade for drying. It is those articles made of vinyl recommended that you clean the car plastic, plastic, or waxy in BYD authorized service station. materials on the leather ornaments, because those Warning articles will stick to the If you can not wash off the leather in high-temperature dirt with neutral detergent, environment. please use the detergent without organic solvent. Nylon brush or man-made fiber fabric will scratch the surface of the leather grain. Dirty leather ornaments will generate mold. Please try to avoid oil stain and always keep the ornaments clean. Long-time exposure to the sun may cause solidification or shrinkage to the leather surface. So please park your car in the shade especially in summer. In the hot summer, the temperature inside the car tends to rise. Do not place
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Maintenance Notice
Regular Maintenance……………………………………………….…..5-2 BYD F7 Passenger Car Maintenance Program……………………..5-2 F7 (483QB Engine) Maintenance Schedule and Content...……..…5-4 F7 (476ZQA Engine) Maintenance Schedule and Content………...5-8
Maintenance Notice 5-1
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Maintenance the maintenance program. BYD F7 Passenger Car Regular maintenance is very Maintenance Program important. Where can I get maintenance? BYD F7 Passenger Car Maintenance Here BYD recommend you to Maintenance by the local BYD Program is used to guarantee the maintain F7 according to the authorized service station is the best. stability of driving, reduce failures, maintenance schedule below. Regular maintenance is helpful in: The technicians of BYD authorized and ensure safe and economic Fuel saving service station are well-trained driving. Extension of service life professionals. They will receive The maintenance intervals can be Joy of driving relevant technical journal, the found in the schedule, and are Safe driving essentials of maintenance, internal determined according to the odometer Stable driving training programs of sales and service reading or time interval, whichever Warranty compliance station and other latest information on comes first. Compliance with government rules services. The professional staff will For the maintenance items that have Warning provide you with professional service. exceeded the last period, the BYD authorized service station has maintenance also should be Please maintain the car at BYD authorized service station spent a lot of money and provided performed at the same time interval. regularly in accordance with the with a variety of BYD dedicated tools The maintenance interval of every provisions of BYD F7 Passenger and repair equipment, which help to item is recorded in the maintenance Car Maintenance and Warranty get the job done better and reduce program. Manual. costs. The maintenance department of BYD Periodic Maintenance Table BYD F7 Passenger Car has been authorized service station can Periodic maintenance table lists all designed into the vehicle of economic perform all the maintenance programs, the maintenance items necessary to driving and maintenance; in order to which is reliable and economical. keep your car always running in its ensure the optimized driving best state. The maintenance shall efficiency, it is still necessary to follow
Maintenance Notice 5-2 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual comply with the standards and specifications of BYD Auto Co., Ltd., and is carried out by properly trained and skilled technical personnel. BYD authorized service stations meet all these requirements. The maintenance items, driving time and distance listed in the periodic maintenance table are prepared on the assumption that the car is used as the normal means of transport for passengers and objects. You should also follow the advice below: 1. Avoid exceeding the loading limits, because overloading will make the engine, brakes and most other parts bear additional burden; 2. On the road allowing traffic, dive under the speed limit in accordance with the law; 3. Start your car regularly, and drive a few kilometers every time; 4. Be sure to use the recommended gasoline.
Maintenance Notice 5-3
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BYD genuine original parts, oil and equivalent substitutes are recommended for maintenance. These high-quality items are same with the original parts on BYD F7, which can ensure trouble-free operation of your vehicle. F7 (483QB engine) maintenance schedule and content
Milometer Readings or Months, Whichever Comes Earlier Maintenance 7 Interval ×1 ,000 (km) 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 3 3 Fir 4 Months st 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 5 Maintenance Ti Items me Engine & Transmission 1. Check if the ribbed belt is with crack, flying chip, or abrasion and adjust its I I I I R I I I intensity 2. Replace 483QB engine Check every 20,000km; replace every 80,000km; replacement in Advance as engine timing Required belt 3. Check if the ignition cable is damaged I I I I I I I I 4. Check and General Common replace the Service Spark Replace every 20,000km spark plug Conditio Plug
Maintenance Notice 5-4 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual
n Iridium Platinum Replace every 25,000km Spark Plug Severe service Replacement in Advance as Required Condition 5. Check the crankcase ventilation system I I I I I I I I (PCV valve and air hose) 6. Check if the water-cooling pipe is damaged and whether its connection is I I I I I I I I firm 7. Check the engine coolant level in the I I I I I I I I overflow pot 8. Replace the engine coolant Replace every two years or 40,000km 9. Replace the General Service Clean every 2500km; replace every 15000km element of the Condition air filter Severe service Replacement in Advance as Required Condition General Service R: every 5000km or six months 10. Change the Condition engine oil Severe service R: every 3000km Condition 11. Replace the General Service R: every 5000km or six months engine oil filter Condition
Maintenance Notice 5-5
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Severe service R: every 3000km Condition 12. Check the battery accumulator I I I I I I I I 13. Check the idle speed of the engine I I I I I I I I 14. Check the ignition timing I I I I 15. Check and adjust the valve clearance I I I I I I I I 16. Check if the exhaust fitting is leaking I I I I I I I I air 17. Check transmission oil cooler hose I I I I I I I I 18. Check the control cable of the throttle I I I I I I I I valve 19. The throttle body Clean every 10000km 20. The oil nozzle I I I I 21. Check the oxygen sensor I I I I I I I I 22. Check the three-way catalytic I I I I I I I I converter 23. The fuel filter Every 10,000km or six months 24. The fuel tank cover, fuel pipe, and I I I I terminal 25. The active carbon canister I I I I I I I I 26. Check and General Service I R R I R I R I change the gear Condition
Maintenance Notice 5-6 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual oil inside the Severe service R: Time Period Reduction as Required manual Condition transmission Chassis & Car Body 27. Check the fixation screw fastening the I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I chassis 28. The brake pedal and parking brake I I I I I I I I 29. The brake pad and brake disc I I I I I I I I 30. Brake fluid Replace every two years or 40,000km; check during schedule maintenance 31. The brake pipe and hose I I I I I I I I 32. Power-assisted steering fluid Replace after first 40,000km, then replace every two years or 40,000km, check once every year 33. The steering wheel and draw bar I I I I I I I I 34. The dust helmet of transmission shaft I I I I I I I I 35. The ball pin and dust helmet I I I I I I I I 36. The front and back suspension I I I I I I I I system 37. The tire and inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 38. Check the front and back wheel I I I I I I I I alignment 39. Check if the wheel bearing is with I I I I I I I I clearance 40. Check the function of the clutch I I I I I I I I system and adjust the pedal travel
Maintenance Notice 5-7
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41. Clutch fluid Replace every two years or 40,000km; check during schedule maintenance 42. Clutch system piping and hose I I I I I I I I 43. Cooling or heating system I I I I I I I I 44. The filter of air conditioning I R R R R R R R 45. The refrigerant of air conditioning I I I I I I I I 46. Check the air bag system I I I I I I I I 47. Check damage to the car body Every year 48. Check hood lock and fastener Every year Note: 1. Meaning of symbols in the table: I = inspect, adjust or replace; R = replace, change or lubricate 2. Time period for replacement of oil filter can be reduced based on the dirt level of the gasoline engine. Severe service condition means: (1) Always running in the dusty area or exposure to salty air (2) Always running on the bumpy, water-logging, or mountain road (3) Running in cold areas (4) The engine frequently suffers long-lasting idle running or short-distance running in the cold season (5) Frequently use of the brake, frequent hard braking (6) It often functions as a tow trailer (7) It is used as a taxi (8) Running time in urban area with busy traffic and a temperature over 32℃ exceeds 50% of the total running time (9) Running time at the speed of 120km/h with a temperature over 32℃ exceeds 50% of the total running time (10) Always running overload.
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F7 (476ZQA engine) maintenance schedule and content
Milometer Readings or Months, Whichever Comes Earlier Maintenance 4 Interval 1 18 78. ×1 ,000 (km) 3.5 26 33.5 41 8. 56 63.5 71 86 1 .5 5 5 6 Maintenance 1 7 12 Months First 30 42 54 66 90 102 114 138 Items 8 8 6 Time Engine & Transmission 1. Check if the ribbed belt is with crack, flying I I I I R I chip, or abrasion and adjust its intensity 2. Check if the ignition cable is damaged I I I I I I General Service 3. Check and Replace every 25,000km Condition replace the spark Severe service plug Replacement in Advance as Required Condition 4. Check the crankcase ventilation system I I I I I I I I I I I (PCV valve and air hose) 5. Check if the water-cooling pipe is I I I I I I I I I I I damaged and whether its connection is firm 6. Check the engine coolant level in the I I I I I I I I I I I expansion tank 7. Fill gasoline detergent I I I I I I I I I I I
Maintenance Notice 5-9
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8. Replace the engine coolant Replace every two years or 40,000km General Service 9. Replace the Clean every 7500km; replace every 20,000km Condition element of the air Severe service filter Replacement in Advance as Required Condition General Service Replace during regular maintenance 10. Change the Condition engine oil Severe service R: every 5000km Condition 11. Replace the engine oil filter Replace every time the engine oil is replaced 12. Check the battery accumulator I I I I I I 13. Check the idle speed of the engine I I I I I I 14. Check if the exhaust fitting is leaking air I I I I I I 15. Check the oxygen sensor I I I I I I 16. Check the three-way catalytic converter I I I I I I 17. The fuel filter Replace every year or 20,000km 18. The fuel tank cover, fuel pipe, and I I I terminal 19. The active carbon canister I I I I I I 20. Check and General Service I R R I R I change the gear Condition oil inside the Severe service manual R: Time Period Reduction as Required transmission Condition
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21. Check and General Service After first 55000km, check every 60000km, and replace if necessary change the gear Condition oil inside the Severe service automatic R: Time Period Reduction as Required Condition transmission Chassis & Car Body 22. Check hood lock and fastener Every year 23. Check the fixation screw fastening the I I I I I I I I I I I I chassis 24. The brake pedal and parking brake I I I I I I 25. The brake pad and brake disc I I I I I I I I I I I I 26. Brake fluid Replace every two years or 40,000km; check during schedule maintenance 27. The brake pipe and hose I I I I I I 28. Power-assisted steering fluid Replace after first 40,000km, then replace every two years or 40,000km, check once every year 29. The steering wheel and draw bar I I I I I I 30. The dust helmet of transmission shaft I I I I I I 31. The ball pin and dust helmet I I I I I I 32. The front and back suspension system I I I I I I 33. The tire and inflation pressure (including I I I I I I I I I I I TPMS) 34. Check the front and back wheel I I I I I I alignment
Maintenance Notice 5-11
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35. Check if the wheel bearing is with I I I I I I clearance 36. Check the function of the clutch system I I I I I I and adjust the pedal travel 37. Clutch fluid Replace every two years or 40,000km; check during schedule maintenance 38. Clutch system piping and hose I I I I I I 39. Cooling or heating system I I I I I I 40. The filter of air conditioning I I I I I I I I I I I I 41. The refrigerant of air conditioning I I I I I I 42. Check the air bag system I I I I I I 43. Check damage to the car body Every year
Note: 1. Meaning of symbols in the table: I = inspect, adjust or replace; R = replace, change or lubricate 2. Time period for replacement of oil filter can be reduced based on the dirt level of the gasoline engine. Severe service condition means: (1) Always running in the dusty area or exposure to salty air (2) Always running on the bumpy, water-logging, or mountain road (3) Running in cold areas (4) The engine frequently suffers long-lasting idle running or short-distance running in the cold season (5) Frequently use of the brake, frequent hard braking (6) It often functions as a tow trailer (7) It is used as a taxi (8) Running time in urban area with busy traffic and a temperature over 32℃ exceeds 50% of the total running time (9) Running time at the speed of 120km/h with a temperature over 32℃ exceeds 50% of the total running time (10) Always running overload.
Maintenance Notice 5-12 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual
Friendly Tips specific usage of gasoline fuel. detergent: the gasoline Sporadic forward shaking of TID model is normal. detergent should be added in each regular maintenance (including first 3500km Warning maintenance); add 1 bottle Precautions for turbocharged (180ml) each time; add the engine: gasoline detergent after filling 476ZQA engine requires up the tank, and do not add dedicated engine oil (e.g. extra gasoline and additives FUCHS TITAN EM 5C 1420_TI; before running out the tank of contact BYD authorized fuel. service station for details); do For the vehicles that the not add any other engine oil mileage exceeds 20,000 km and any additives. and gasoline detergent is used Do not add any additives to for the first time, it is the coolant, or else it will recommended to use 3 bottles impair the corrosion (180ml/bottle) continuously, resistance of the coolant and and then use 2 bottles even damage the engine. continuously every 7500 km. To ensure that the engine of In the areas that ethanol your car is always maintained gasoline is used, it is in good working condition, be recommended that use a sure to add BYD approved bottle (180ml) of gasoline gasoline detergent in gasoline detergent every other tank of on a regular basis. The
Maintenance Notice 5-13
BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual Chapter 6
Self Maintenance
Cooling System…………………………………………….....6-2 Power Steering Fluid………………………………………....6-5 Washer………………………………………………………....6-5 Battery……………………………………………………….....6-6 Tire………………………………………………………….…..6-7 Skid Chain……………………………………………………..6-9
Self Maintenance 6-1
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Check the following items in handbrake lever operates freely; are normal. accordance with the usage: 9. Battery - check the battery status Friendly Tips 1. Engine oil level - once every and terminal corrosion once every Do not drive the car before it is month; month; inspected, or else it will result in 2. Engine coolant level - once every 10. Air-conditioning system - check serious damage of the car and month; the functioning of air conditioning personal injury. 3. Windshield washing liquid - check device weekly; Cooling system the washing liquid in the tank 11. Tires - check tire pressure monthly. 483QB engine once every month. If the washing Check the wear conditions of tires Adding engine coolant liquid is frequently used because and whether there are embedded of bad weather, check the liquid foreign bodies; level at each refueling; 12. Windshield defroster - check the Expansion tank 4. Windshield wiper - check the defroster outlet when use heater wiper once every month. If the and air-conditioner every month; wipers can not scrape the 13. Lights - check the status of windshield, check whether there headlights, side lights, tail lamps, is abrasion, cracks or other high-mounted brake lamps, turn damage; signal lamps, front fog lamps, rear 5. Automatic transmission - check fog lamps, brake lamps and Upper limit scale mark the oil level once every month; license plate lamp every month; 6. Brake and clutch - check the 14. Doors - check whether the Lower limit scale mark
liquid level once every month; luggage box cover and all doors 7. Brake pedal - check whether the (including rear doors) open/close
brake pedal operates freely; freely and lock securely; 8. Hand brake - check whether the 15. Horns - check whether the horns
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If the coolant level in the expansion Radiator cap all of the discharge, or else it will tank is at or below the lower limit (MIN) damage the components inside the scale mark, you should add the cabin; coolant to make the liquid level rise to 5. Put on the radiator cap, press the upper limit (MAX) scale mark. down and rotate to the final stop Check whether the cooling system position; leaks.
Only use BYD approved coolant. Do not add any extender. Do not mix Add to this level coolants of different brands and 1. Confirm that the engine and models. radiator have cooled down;
2. Rotate the radiator cover Warning counterclockwise (do not press down) until tightened. In this way, The coolant may spurt and the residual pressure in the cooling result in severe burns if the system will be released in full; radiator cap is opened before 3. Press down, and rotate Expansion tank the engine is completely counter-clockwise at the same time 6. Fill coolant into the expansion tank, cooled down. to remove the radiator cap; to make the liquid level rise to the Before opening the radiator 4. The coolant level should reach the upper limit (MAX) mark, and then put cap, make sure that the engine bottom of the neck of the injection on the cover of expansion tank. and radiator have cooled down. port. If inadequate, add BYD approved coolant. Pour the coolant slowly to prevent overflow. If
overflow occurs, immediately clear
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Friendly Tips the upper limit (MAX) scale mark. Do not add any rust inhibitors or Check whether the cooling system other additives to the cooling leaks. system; additives may be incompatible with the coolant or Only use BYD approved coolant. Do engine components; it is not not add any extender. Do not mix coolants of different brands and recommended to mix coolants of Add to this level models. different brands and models
1. Confirm that the engine, radiator 476ZQA engine Warning and expansion tank have cooled Adding engine coolant The coolant may spurt and down; result in severe burns if the 2. Rotate the expansion tank cover Upper limit scale mark expansion tank is opened counterclockwise (do not press before the engine is completely down) until removed. In this way, cooled down. the residual pressure in the cooling Before opening the expansion system will be released in full; tank, make sure that the engine 3. The coolant level should reach the and expansion tank have bottom of the neck of the injection cooled down. port. If inadequate, add BYD Lower limit scale mark approved coolant. Pour the coolant slowly to prevent overflow. If If the coolant level in the expansion overflow occurs, immediately clear tank is at or below the lower limit (MIN) all of the discharge, or else it will scale mark, you should add the damage the components inside the coolant to make the liquid level rise to cabin;
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4. Put on the expansion tank cover, turned to the left or right end and fluid, while other types of power and rotate to the final stop position; locked there. steering fluid will damage the power steering system. Be careful to add the power Friendly Tips steering oil to avoid Do not add any rust inhibitors or overflowing. Immediately clear other additives to the cooling the spilled oil, which will system; additives may be 1.5TI model Upper level damage parts of the engine incompatible with the coolant or compartment. engine components; it is not Lower level If you do not know how to recommended to mix coolants of check the fluid level and add different brands and models fluid, please contact BYD authorized service station. Power steering fluid Check the level of power steering fluid Washer at least once every six months, which Windshield washer should be done when the engine The reduction of power steering fluid During normal use, check the liquid cools down. Check the reservoir side, level indicates that the system may level of the windshield washer and the oil level should be between leak oil; please check the oil level reservoir at least once every month; in the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER regularly and inspect the system as case of bad weather, check the liquid LEVEL. If it is below the lower limit, soon as possible. level of washer reservoir when park add power steering fluid to make the and refuel if the washer is frequently oil level rise to the upper level. Warning used. Windshield washer reservoir is Only use Mobil ATF DEXRON ® - Friendly Tips III transmission fluid or ATF located in the rear of the right front headlight of the engine compartment. The power steering pump will be transmission fluid complying with damaged if the steering wheel is DEXRON-III as power steering Remove the cover and check the level
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BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual gauge installed on the cover to check Warning injury or even death. All sparks, the liquid level of the reservoir. open flames and flammable Add high quality windshield washing Do not fill engine antifreeze or materials must be kept away from the battery. liquid to improve the decontamination vinegar and water solvent into the For battery maintenance, wear windshield washer reservoir. The ability and prevent freezing in cold protective clothing and mask, weather. antifreeze will damage the surface or ask skilled technician to paint, the vinegar and water operate. Liquid level solvents will damage the The battery contains strong windshield washer motor. It is corrosive and highly toxic recommended that use sulfuric acid (electrolyte). If the electrolyte splashes into eyes windshield washing liquid on or on the skin, it will cause market. severe burns. When handling batteries or operating in the Battery vicinity, wear protective Check the status of the battery clothing and goggles. monthly. Examine the color in the Do not drink the electrolyte, or indication window and the terminal else it will cause fatal corrosion. poisoning if measures aren’t taken immediately.
The battery should be placed When you add the washing liquid to Warning out of the reach of the children. the reservoir again, use a clean cloth In normal operation, the battery stained with windshield washing liquid may generate explosive hydrogen. Spark or open flame to clean the wipers of the windshield. may cause the battery This will help make the blade of the explosion, the energy of which wipers in good condition. is sufficient to cause serious
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Friendly Tips the vehicle electrical system. tires wear unevenly, the manipulation and fuel economy will be impaired, The battery may produce Tire flammable and explosive For safe driving, the type and size of and may leak due to overheating. hydrogen gas. the tires must be suitable for your Hyperinflated tires make the ride When using tools, do not let the vehicle, and have tread patterns in uncomfortable, and the tires are battery produce sparks. easily damaged and worn unevenly Do not smoke or light matches good condition and proper tire due to uneven pavement. near the battery. pressure. The following pages will It is recommended that inspect the The electrolyte contains toxic describe how and when to check tire and corrosive sulfuric acid. pressure, how to check tire damage tires visually everyday. If you think Prevent electrolyte contacting and wear, and the method of that certain tire is too low, test with the with eyes, skin or clothing. changing tires in detail. tire gauge immediately. Do not drink the electrolyte. Measure the tire pressure with tire Wear safety goggles when gauge at least once a month. Even if working near the battery. Warning the tires are in good condition, the tire Do not let children approach the Tires of excessive wear or battery. pressure also may decrease by 7~15 insufficient tire pressure will 2 cause accidents and personal kPa (0.07~0.15kgf/cm ) a month. View the indicator window of the injury or death. Remember to check the spare tire at battery to check the status of the Always comply with all the same time. battery. The battery label is marked instructions on the tire inflation The tire pressure should be measured and maintenance in the with the meaning of the colors of the when the tires are in cold state. This Owner’s Manual. means that wait for at least three indicator window. hours after stopped and then If you need to connect the battery to Inflation another charger, the positive and Keep tires properly inflated to ensure measure the pressure. If you need to negative cables should be optimized maneuverability, tire life drive before measuring tire pressure, disconnected to prevent damage to and driving comfort. Underinflated the tires still can be considered as
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BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual
"cold" as long as the driving distance Tubeless tires feature self-enclosed Sign position mark doesn’t exceed 1.6km. function if punctured. However, since If you check tire pressure when the the leak is usually very slow, the tires are in hot state (after driving a leaking position should be located few kilometers), it is normal that the carefully as long as the tire pressure pressure readings are 30~40kPa starts reducing. (0.3~0.4kgf/cm2) higher than the readings in cold state; do not deflate Inspection in order to achieve the tire pressure When checking the tire inflation every reading stated in cold state, which will time, also check whether the tires lead to insufficient tire pressure. have damage, foreign matter piercing You need to bring your own tire gauge and wearing. and check tire pressure with it every You should look for: The inside of the tire is cast with wear time. In this way, you can easily 1. Tread or side damage and heave; mark. When the tread wears here, determine whether the tire pressure replace the tires in any case. you can see a ribbon marker crossing reduction is caused by the tire or the 2. Scratches, cracks or broken on the the tire tread. This means that the difference between the different tire sides of tires; replace the tires if tire tread thickness is less than 1.6mm. gauges. cloth or cord thread is found. The tires worn to such a degree have 3. Excessive tread wear. weak adhesion on slippery roads. If Friendly Tips the tread has three or more wear marks, the tire should be replaced. The recommended tire pressure is attached to the tire info sign on Maintenance the door frame at driver's side, In addition to proper inflation, correct which indicates the wheel alignment also helps to reduce recommended cold tire pressure. tread wear. If the tire isn’t worn unevenly, please ask BYD authorized
Self Maintenance 6-8 BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3 Owner’s Manual service station to check the wheel balance weight can be used to the car. alignment. keep balance. ABS (Antilock Braking System) works Before delivery of the car, the tires through comparing wheel speeds. It is have been balanced; however, before Replacing tires and wheels required to replace the tires with the the tires are worn, you may need to The original tires of the car are same size as the original tires, re-balance the tires. If you feel selected to maximize vehicle because the tire size and structure will continuous vibration while driving, performance, and provide you with affect wheel speed and may lead to please ask BYD authorized service the best combination of incoordination of the system. station to check the tires. If a tire has maneuverability, ride comfort and If the wheels should be replaced, been repaired, the tires must be service life at the same time. Please ensure that the specifications of the re-balanced. replace with radial tires of same size, new wheels match the specifications Before installing new tires, be sure to load range, rated speed and of the original wheels. The new let the installer balance the tires, so maximum cold tire pressure (marked wheels are available in BYD that the ride comfort and tire life will on the tire side). Mixing radial tire and authorized service station. Before be increased. Dynamic balancing or twill tire will reduce the braking replacing the tires, please consult "idle" balancing has been performed capacity, driving force (traction) and BYD authorized service station. for the original tires of your car before steering precision of the car. delivery. It is best to ask the installer Installing improper tires will affect the Friendly Tips flexibility and stability of the vehicle, to perform the dynamic balancing Please comply with the when installing new tires. and may lead to accidents and following instruction; otherwise, casualties. it may cause serious accidents. It is best to replace the four tires at the Warning Don’t use radial tire, bias same time; if it is impossible or Improper wheel balance weight belted tire or diagonal-ply tire will damage the aluminum alloy unnecessary, replace the front tires or to the car, otherwise it may wheels of your car. Therefore, rear tires in pair. Replacing only one cause typical operation only BYD genuine original wheel tire will affect the maneuverability of danger and make the car out
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of control. authorized service station. of the car; otherwise it may result in an accident. Don’t use the other tire size After installing the skid chain, drive on
other than the manufacturer’s icy road at the speed under 30km/h. Car storage recommendation, otherwise it In order to minimize the wear of the If the car will be parked for long-term may cause a typical operation tires and skid chain, do not install skid (one month or more), make the danger and make the car out chain when driving on icy road. of control. following preparations. Proper
preparation can help prevent Friendly Tips Skid chain deteriorating of car condition, and The skid chain is only used for The driving speed should not restart the car easily. If possible, park emergency or driving in specific exceed 30km/h or the lower your car indoors. speed limit prescribed by the regions expressly provided by law. 1. Add fuel; tire chain factory. Skid chain should be installed on front 2. Replace the engine oil and filter; wheels. Be careful when driving Drive carefully and pay 3. Thoroughly clean and dry the body vehicle equipped with skid chain on attention to the bulge objects, exterior; holes and a sharp turn, which icy road. Some skid chains may also 4. Clean the interior of the car, and may result in the vehicle ensure that the carpets and pads damage the vehicle's tires, wheels, jumping. suspension and body. Please select are completely dry; thin skid chain to leave enough space When using the tire chain, 5. Release the hand brake. Set the please avoid a sharp turn or a between the tire and other parts in the transmission in Reverse position locked wheel braking, which (manual transmission models) or in wheel arch. Please carefully review could adversely affect the Park position (automatic and read the assembly drawings of operation of the car. the part and other instructions of the transmission models); When driving the car with tire skid chain manufacturer. Before 6. Block the rear wheels; chain, you should be careful. 7. If the car will be stored for a long purchasing and installing the skid Reduce speed before making chain, please consult the BYD a turn to avoid losing control time, use the jack to hold up the
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body, so that the tires are off the Wiper the wax on the windshield; ground; Notice for wiper usage ※ Do not wash the wipers with water 8. Slightly open a window (if it is The wiper strips are wearing parts gun directly when washing the car, stored indoors); made of synthetic rubber, which will to avoid damaging the wipers due 9. Disconnect the negative pile head be impaired by the environment and to high water pressure. of the battery; drivers' habits; in order to ensure the 10. Underlay the front wiper arm with wiper life and driving safety, please Maintenance rules a folded towel or cloth, to avoid note the following matters. Regularly clean the contacting with the windshield; ※ Do not use the wipers to scrape the windshields and wipers (once 11. In order to reduce adhesions, ice on the windshield surface; use every one or two weeks) spray silicone lubricant on all dedicated ice scraper instead; Even if it does not rain, it is doors and luggage compartment ※ Do not wipe on dirty, oily or waxed also recommended that seals, and wax the paint surface windshield surface; regular scrape the wipers where the doors and luggage ※ Keep the glass surface clean, and (once every one or two days) compartment seals contact; do not wipe the dust, sand, insects When scrape the windshield 12. Cover the body with and foreign matters on the glass with wipers, it is required to breathable covering made of surface; keep the windshield fully wet cotton or similar "porous ※ During car washing and body paint (spray the washing liquid if it materials". Plastic sheeting and maintenance, it doesn’t need to doesn’t rain) similar non-porous materials will wax the windshield, because the Use dedicated windscreen accumulate moisture and damage wax layer will reflect light in poor washer fluid to clean the the body surface paint; lighting environment and affect the windshield 13. If possible, periodically run the sight and driving safety. After Wipe clean with a rag in time engine a moment (preferably washing, wash the wipers in if the windshield is stained once a month). purified water, and use special with dirt or insect's body glass wax cleaning agent to clear If the windshield has pits
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knocked by gravel, carry out maintenance in time (use windshield repair resin for pits, and replace the windshield if there are too many or too big wounds) Regularly replace the wipers (every six months) ※ When cleaning the windshield, lift the wiper arm first, and follow the specific operation below: A. First, turn off the car power; B. As shown in the figure, grasp the top of the wiper with the thumb and other fingers and carefully lift the wiper assembly
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