BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
BYD S6, S6A, S6K Owner’s Manual
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BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Foreword
Thank you for choosing a BYD AUTO. To help you use and maintain your BYD AUTO, please read the Instruction Manual carefully. If you have any doubts about the instructions, please contact the BYD auto sales service station for help. For more detailed car information, please visit http://www.bydauto.com.cn/service/manual/index.php
As BYD AUTO adopts the EFI (electronic fuel injection) engine and as its electric wiring structure is complicated, do not install additional electric appliances yourself, such as anti-theft systems, multi-media systems, and xenon headlights. Please use original spare parts from BYD. Otherwise, any faults caused will not be covered by BYD's warranty (guarantee of repair, replacement and return). To prevent loss caused by vehicle accidents, it is suggested that vehicle insurances including the "self-ignition loss insurance" and the "theft & robbery insurance", etc be purchased. In addition, please do not leave valuables in your car so as protect your car better and protect your valuables from being stolen.
The manual aims to help you use the car correctly, but does not include all instructions about its configuration. For the configuration, please consult the contract related to the product (if any), or consult the dealer selling the product to you. Figures in the manual are for reference only. If any figure in the manual is inconsistent with the actual object, the actual product will prevail.
BYD Auto Industry Company Limited reserves the right for revising the technical characteristics and contents and the spare part status alteration in this manual without prior notice.
BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Please follow the instructions where "Tips" and "Warning" are indicated in this manual to avoid the possibility of injuries or damage.
The notice types and their details of use are as follows:
Tips WARNING Precautions to be followed to make Precautions to avoid vehicle maintenance easier damage or personal injury
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BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Table of Contents
Vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD AUTO ...... 1 Chapter 1 Operation of Instruments and Controls ...... 1-1 Chapter 2 Driving Guidelines ...... 2-1 Chapter 3 Starting and Driving ...... 3-1 Chapter 4 Emergency Treatment ...... 4-1 Chapter 5 Vehicle Exterior Maintenance ...... 5-1 Chapter 6 Maintenance Instructions ...... 6-1 Chapter 7 Self-maintenance ...... 7-1
BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD AUTO
Product Model S6 S6A S6K Basic Type Load-type vehicle body structure, 5 doors/1 lid/2 carriages Drive Mode Front transverse engine, front-wheel drive Dimensions L×W×H mm 4810×1855×1725 (1680, excluding the luggage rack) (no load) Wheelbase mm 2720 Tread Front mm (Front/rear) 1580/1555 Front wheel chamber -0º40´±45´ Front wheel toe-in 0±2mm Kingpin inclination angle 10º40´±45´′ Wheel Alignment Kingpin caster angle 2º35´±45´ Rear wheel chamber -0º45´±45´ Rear wheel toe-in 3±2 mm Curb Weight kg kg 1620 1665 1695 Gross Weight kg kg 1995 2040 2070 Front/Rear Axle Load (Gross Weight) kg 1050/945 1055/985 1085/985 Maximum Design Speed km/h 180 185 185 Tyre Size (Spare) 225/65R17 Tyre Pressure kPa 210 Approach Angle ° (degree) 23.5
1 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Departure Angle ° (degree) 22 Front Overhang mm 1010 Rear Overhang mm 1080 Minimum Ground Clearance mm ≥190 Minimum Turning Radius m ≤11.8 Passenger Capacity persons 5 Boot Capacity L ˄ 1084L/ lay down the second row seats 2398L ˅±5L Maximum Grade % ≥30 Brake Pedal Free Travel mm 1-5 Engine Model BYD483QB BYD488QA BYD488QA In-line four In-line four cylinders/16 In-line four cylinders, cylinders/16valves, MPI valves, MPI fuel injection, forced circulation water Engine Type fuel injection, dual single overhead camshaft cooling, dual overhead overhead camshaft SOHC camshaft, four strokes DOHC Displacement ml 1991 2362 2362 Max. Torque Nm/rpm 172/4750 229/4000 229/4000 Max. Output Power kw/rpm 95/5800 118/5800 118/5800 Fuel Consumption K/100km 9.2 9.8 9.8 The imbalance amount measured after counterbalance is clamped on each Tyre Balancing Requirement side of the wheel assembly should be less than 10g
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Chapter 1 Section 1 Operation of Instruments and Controls Anti-theft System
Keys ...... 1-4 Wireless Remote Control Function ...... 1-6 Intelligent Key Access and Starting Function ...... 1-8 Steering Lock Function ...... 1-10 The Battery in the Tntelligent Key Runs out of Power ...... 1-10 Anti-theft System ...... 1-12 Power Windows ...... 1-13 Power Door Lock ...... 1-13 Back Door ...... 1-15 Sunroof...... 1-15
Anti-theft system 1-1 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual BYD Passenger Car Identification Identification Number of Engine Emission system identification and Transmission The pollutant emission system of the Your car has several identification car has two identifications: numbers located at different positions. 1. Front three-way catalyst 1. Engine model and engine number are printed on the engine block. Emission system 2. The transmission number is located identification on the label on the top of the transmission. Tips Do not confuse the transmission When the engine is started or number with the engine number. Front three-way just flames out, do not touch it catalyst because it is still hot. Engine identification model For S6 models in the sale, the The other emission system emission identification depends on the Manual identification is on the rear three-way power assembly: transmission Vehicle Identification Number number catalyst, in the bottom of the car, as shown below The vehicle identification number is
marked on the upper left of the Engine instrument panel and the floor beam model of the front passenger seat
Auto transmission respectively as shown below. The number vehicle identification number is used
Anti-theft system1-2 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual for owner registration. engine coolant replacement signage are attached to the inside of the engine room.
Coolant signage Vehicle nameplate Cooling fan signage The figure below is the fuel grade Vehicle identification number nameplate, which is attached to the inside of the filler cap. As shown in the figure below, the manufacture nameplate in the bottom of the right side wall B pillar is also Airbag warning label is attached to the marked with the vehicle identification right sun visor. number.
Fuel tank code
Warning & Tips The cooling fan warning label and
Anti-theft system 1-3 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual is attached below the lock ring of the back door. Keys
Airbag warning label
Child protection
device
The label of front passenger’s airbag is on the right of the instrument panel. Tyre pressure signage is below the Intelligent Keys and Mechanical left pillar “B”. Keys
1. Intelligent Key - used to lock/unlock all doors and available in two types: electronic intelligent Tyre key and card-type intelligent key. Label of front pressure passenger’s airbag signage The electronic intelligent key can be used to lock/unlock doors, open the back door, and search for
the car nearby. The signage of child protection device
Anti-theft system1-4 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual 2. Mechanical Key - used to intelligent key. lock/unlock the driver door as well Do not place the key in areas of as the back door. high-temperature for prolonged periods of time, e.g. on the WARNING dashboard exposed to direct sunlight. Do not immerse the intelligent key Pay attention to the following items into any liquid. when using intelligent keys: It is suggested not to place the
intelligent key near any device which People with a pacemaker, a may produce electromagnetic cardiac defibrillator or other waves, such as a mobile phone. electronic medical device should keep away from the aerials of the Use of the mechanical key intelligent access and intelligent key starting system, as the electromagnetic waves may affect the normal use of such devices.
Do not attach any object which may block electromagnetic waves (such as a metal sealing part) to the key.
Do not hit other objects with the
Anti-theft system 1-5 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Key Number Plate Wireless Remote Control Function If the electronic key cannot function well at a short distance, or when the indicator light on the key is dim or off:
1) Check whether there is radio equipment (radio station, or radio transmitter, etc) nearby which may interfere with the normal operation of the key. 2) The battery may run out of power. Inspect and replace the battery inside the electronic intelligent key.
The key ID number is shown on the 3) If the electronic intelligent key still 1. Locking button number plate. It is suggested that you does not work normally, please 2. Unlocking button remember the ID number and keep contact the BYD service shops as 3. Back door unlocking button the number plate in a safe place. soon as possible. 4. Mechanical key
5. Indicator Light If the electronic intelligent key is lost,
please contact the BYD service shops The wireless remote control function as soon as possible to prevent the car is used for locking/unlocking all doors from being stolen or other accidents. and other additional functions within a
short distance. The indicator light will
flash once for each switch operated.
Anti-theft system1-6 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Locking Operation Locking: all doors will be locked If the power gear is at the position of simultaneously by pressing down the ACC or ON, the remote intelligent key locking switch. At this moment, the will not work. exterior ear-view mirrors (if any) will be folded, and the steering signal When the electronic intelligent key is lights will flash once. Check whether used for unlocking, even if the doors are all doors are securely locked. not open, the interior lights will be turned on and remain on for 15 seconds before If any door is not closed, the locking going out. switch will not be able to lock the Locking doors. In this case, the doors will be When using the electronic intelligent unlocked first before locked, the key to unlock doors, please open a external rear-view mirrors will not be door manually within 30 seconds. Unlocking Operation folded and the steering signal lights Otherwise all doors will be locked will not flash. Meanwhile, the alarm automatically in the anti-theft case. will be sounded.
Unlocking: all doors will be unlocked by pressing down the unlocking button. At this moment, the steering signal lights will flash twice in the non-anti-theft case and flash twice Unlocking times in the anti-theft case.
Anti-theft system 1-7 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Intelligent Key System Active Region car is near to the intelligent key of Intelligent Key Access and Starting your car, it may take longer to unlock Function After an intelligent key is registered, the the doors, which is normal. access and starting engine function is available in the active region. Access Function - Door locking and unlocking.
Locking
1. Access function active region - By pressing down the micro switch of within the range of about 1m away the external door handle, all doors will from the micro switch of the front be locked and the steering signal door handle. lights will flash once. 2. Starting engine function active With the intelligent key, the doors can region - in carriage. In the following cases, the doors will be locked or unlocked and the engine not be locked by pressing down the can be started. When the intelligent key of another micro-switch.
Anti-theft system1-8 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual 1） The doors are not closed well. Tips The intelligent key is near high 2） The start button is at gear position In the following cases, functions of voltage devices or ACC or ON. intelligent access and engine noise-generating devices. Unlocking starting may not work normally. The intelligent key is carried together with intelligent keys of After you are in the access function There are devices giving off a other cars. active region, footlights of the strong electromagnetic wave The intelligent key may not work external rear-view mirror (if any) will nearby, e.g. TV tower, power normally in certain positions (e.g. be on for 15s. In this case, all doors station, and radio station. on the dashboard, in the glove and the back door can be unlocked The intelligent key is carried box, or on the floor) even if in the by pressing down the micro switch of together with communication active region. the door handle. devices, like an interphone and
mobile phone. If the doors are not unlocked by Steering Lock Function The intelligent key is touched or pressing down the micro switch, covered by metal objects. please press the switch again. When the wireless remote control, the The door handle is operated micro switch or the mechanical key is When the doors are unlocked, open a quickly. used for locking, the steering wheel door within 30 seconds. Otherwise all The intelligent key is close to the will be locked. doors will lock automatically. door handle when starting the After the power is switched to ACC or engine. ON by pressing down the start button, the steering lock will be released Starting function - used to switch the The battery is in a state of low automatically. If the indicator light on power mode and start the engine. power. the start button turns green and
Anti-theft system 1-9 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual flashes, it means that the steering lock 3.Insert the new battery into the function is abnormal; please contact You can replace the battery yourself. intelligent key, and then put the the BYD service shops for inspection. The battery type is CR2025. mechanical key back into the 1. Pull out the mechanical key in the card-type intelligent key. Tips arrow direction. When the intelligent key battery After battery replacement, check runs out of power, the steering lock whether the card-type intelligent key function can be realized only by works normally. If it still does not work, front left locking with the please contact the BYD service mechanical key. shops. Replace Remote Intelligent Key The Battery in the Intelligent Key Battery Runs out of Power If the intelligent key battery runs out of
If the indicator light of the remote power, please entrust the BYD service intelligent key does not flash and the shops to have it replaced. 2.Take out the battery. engine cannot be started through the starting function, the battery may have Tips run out of power and should be Make sure that the battery poles replaced as soon as possible. are installed properly. Do not replace the battery with Replace Card-type Intelligent Key wet hands. Battery
Anti-theft system1-10 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Start the engine with the intelligent after the buzzer beeps, the buzzer Power saving key whose battery has run out of will beep once again, indicating that power you can start the engine. The key will communicate with the car 4. Start the engine within 5 s. even when you are not driving the car. 1. Unlock with the mechanical key. Do not leave the key inside the car or within a range of 2 m from the car.
1 If an intelligent key receives strong electromagnetic waves for long period, the battery will run low quickly. Intelligent keys must be kept at least 2m away from the following devices:
1) TV sets Unlock turn the key clockwise Start 2) PCs Lock turn the key anticlockwise Stop 3) Mobile phone chargers 4) Lamp holders 2. When the start button is pressed, 5) Fluorescent reading lights the intelligent key system alarm light is turned on and the buzzer If the car is not used for a long time, inside the car beeps once. the storage battery may run out of power, so its cathode terminals should
3. Place the electronic intelligent key near be disconnected to prevent power
the starting switch within 30 seconds consumption. Please use any one of
Anti-theft system 1-11 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual the following methods to apply the doors are locked (anti-theft setting remote control function. intelligent access and starting function, isn’t available for center control), the after the storage battery is mounted anti-theft indicator light will remain on. 2) The power supply is turned on again. The anti-theft system will be set when the intelligent key starting automatically after 10 seconds. The function is not used. 1) When the intelligent key is anti-theft indicator light will start available, press the micro switch flashing after the system is set. Disable Anti-theft System on the door handle. 2) Make wireless remote control 2. Make sure the indicator light is You can use the following means to operation. flashing before you leave the car. disable anti-theft alarm: 3) Insert the mechanical key into the lock hole in the driver door and turn If anyone in the car unlocks the door, 1) Unlock doors with the remote the key. the anti-theft system alarm will be control function. activated. So do not leave anybody in 2) Unlock doors with the micro switch. If the intelligent access and starting the car when the system is set. 3) Press the start button and detect function is abnormal, please take the key. all intelligent keys to the BYD auto Alarm triggering sales service stations for Finding Car Operation inspection. After the system is set, it will give out an alarm in the following cases: When the car is in the anti-theft state, Anti-theft System the alarm will make a long sound and Anti-theft setting system 1) Any door or the front cabin lid is the steering signal lights will flash for opened without using the intelligent 15 s by holding the locking button. 1.When the engine is stopped and all key access function or the wireless
Anti-theft system1-12 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Power Windows window will be opened completely. If it Central-controlled door lock has to be stopped midway, just press the button slightly. Allow auto operation Locking When the window lock button is Unlocking pressed down, only the driver-side window will ascend or descend, while the passenger-side windows will not. Window lock button
When the start button is switched to OFF, the power windows can continue When the start button is at the gear of to work for 10 minutes at the most. ON, the glass of each door can be The delay function can be cancelled controlled to ascend or descend with immediately by opening either front the switch of each door. There are door. four window control switches at the The driver-side door and the front driver side door to control ascending Tips passenger-side door are equipped with and descending of glass for four doors Please be aware of safety as the power door lock switches, either of respectively. power windows are not provided which can lock or unlock all car doors.
with the anti-clamping function. Locking - press down the front end Automatic operation of driver-side When there is a child in the car, of switch window - Press down the button please press down the window (AUTO) at the driver-side completely Unlocking - press down the rear locking button. and then release it; the driver-side end of switch
Anti-theft system 1-13 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Car door self-locking/unlocking When you push the lock knob forward in the left front door, all car doors will As shown in the figure, pull the lock When the vehicle speed is over 20 be locked. However, if you pull the latch to the position of "LOCK" km/h, all doors will be locked lock knob backward, only the left front automatically. door can be unlocked. When the child protection lock is Pressing the start button, the power locked, the rear doors cannot be The lock knob in each passenger-side will shift from Gear ON to Gear OFF opened with the internal handle. As door can only lock or unlock the and all doors will be unlocked long as there is a child in the car, we respective door. automatically. suggest that you use the function. Rear door child protection lock Internal lock knob locking and unlocking Tips As the front door lock is provided Child with the anti-mislocking function, protection lock the car doors will not be locked when the front door is closed directly, if the internal lock knob is set to the locking position. Normally, if the front door has to be locked externally, all doors should be closed and the key
taken outside the car and then Locking: push the lock knob forward. locked with the mechanical key, Unlocking: pull the lock knob backward. the micro switch or the wireless
Anti-theft system1-14 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual remote control function. 3. Back door closing Tilting upwards: the sunroof is opened Even if the internal lock knob is upwards by pressing down the switch. at the locking position, the left front door can be opened with Tilting downwards: pull down the the internal handle. Therefore, switch until it is closed completely. do not pull the internal handle of left front door whilst driving. Horizontal opening and closing
Back Door Pull down the back door and then press it down. 1. Unlock using the wireless remote Sunroof control function or by turning the mechanical key clockwise. Sunroof tilting 2. The back door can be opened by Tilt operation pulling up its external handle.
Opening: push the button backward to open the sunroof.
Anti-theft system 1-15 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Closing: push the button forward to close the sunroof.
Tips If the sunroof is operated after rain, snow or car washing, water may enter the car. Therefore, please wipe the sunroof with a dry cloth before operation.
Anti-theft system1-16 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Chapter 1 Section 2 Operation of Instruments and Controls Driver and Passenger Safety
Safety Precautions ...... 1-18 Seats ...... 1-19 Child Seat Protection Device ...... 1-20 Seat Belts ...... 1-26 SRS(optional) ...... 1-28 Danger of CO Intoxication ...... 1-36
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-17 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Safety Precautions Driving after drinking alcohol is flat tyre or mechanical failure. To prohibited reduce such possibilities, please Steering Wheel Adjustment inspect the car carefully and complete Even the smallest amount of the various inspection items specified consumed alcohol will reduce your in the regular maintenance form. WARNING reaction ability to the road traffic Do not adjust the steering wheel conditions. The more alcohol you Pre-driving inspection while driving. Otherwise, it may have drunk, the slower you will cause incorrect operation of the become. Therefore, driving after To ensure that you and your car, and result in an accident. drinking alcohol is prohibited. passengers receive the maximum After adjustment, shake the protection from the safety equipment steering wheel upward and Control your speed of the car, please inspect the following downward to make sure it is items every time before driving: locked firmly. Speeding is the major cause of car 1. All adults and children not accidents and casualties. Generally applicable to the children protection
speaking, the greater the speed, the device wear the seat belts correctly. Appropriate arrangement of greater the danger will be. Please 2. All infants are arranged properly in children drive at a safe speed according to the the children protection device on
road traffic conditions. the back seat.
WARNING 3. The driver sits straight and leans Keep the car at the state of safe back as far as possible, and keeps Do not leave a child alone in the car driving a proper distance from the steering at any time. wheel and the dashboard. It is extremely dangerous to have a
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-18 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual 4. The seat backrest should stay the maximum protection in the event driver seat, as seat moving may upright. of a collision. If they lean laterally on make the driver lose control of the 5. The headrest should be adjusted to the seats, the lumbar seat belt may car. the proper height. slide over the hip and exert pressure When adjusting seats, take care directly on the abdomen. In the 6. After all passengers get into the car, to avoid collision between the event of a front collision, over-tilting make sure all doors are locked. seat and passengers or luggage. of seats may increase the danger of After seat adjustment，make sure personal casualties. A monitor light of car door the seat is locked in position. The car must not be started until all and back door opening on the Do not place any objects under passengers are well seated. It is dashboard is used to indicate that a seats or tie rope to the rail prohibited to sit on the folded door or the back door is not unlocking lever, which can affect backrest or luggage. During properly closed. the locking mechanism of the emergency braking or in the event seats, cause sudden movement 7. All luggage should be positioned of a collision，people who do not sit and secured properly. of seats, and cause the driver to or wear the seat belts correctly may lose control of the car. be seriously injured. Seats During seat adjustment, do not It is prohibited for passengers to put your hands under the seat or stand-up or move between seats. near the moving parts; otherwise, WARNING Otherwise, during emergency your hands or fingers may be braking or a collision，they may be When the driver and passengers sit injured. seriously injured. straight and lean against the When driving, do not adjust the backrest, the seat belts can provide
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-19 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Child Seat Protection Device 1. Baby (infant) seat 3. Youth seat (auxiliary) BYD strongly recommends the child seat protection device.
Tips The studies have shown that it is safer to install the child protection device in the rear seats than in the front passenger’s seat.
Please select the appropriate child protection device according to the age and body of your 2. Child seat (convertible) When the child seat protection child. device isn’t in use For installation details, please Please fix the child protection device refer to the manual coming with on the seat properly. Do not place the the child protection device. device on the passenger’s seats or in the luggage compartment. Type of Child Protection Device Select appropriate child protection The protection devices are classified device into the following three types Please select appropriate protection according to the ages and bodies of device for your child. If the body of the children: your child is too big to use the
protection device, let your child sit in
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-20 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual the back seat and use the seat belt. (rear seat ALR/ELR seat belt) drawstring): The outer rear seat is Install the child protection device provided with fixing anchor support. Please follow the installation Install the child protection device instructions of the manufacturer. with seat belt (for child protection Fasten the child protection device to device locking) the outer back seat with the seat belt 1. Rearward child seat - baby (infant) or the fastening strap under the child seat / child seat (convertible): Install protection device. While installing the the child seat in the rear seat and child protection device, fix the top keep it facing to the rear of the car. drawstring ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child
protection device): The outer rear seat is provided with dedicated fixing lever (the label showing the anchoring position is attached to the seat).
Insert the seat belt through the child seat and insert the belt tip into the
buckle; make sure that the seat belt Seat belt equipped with child isn’t twisted. protection device locking mechanism Fixing anchor support (for top
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-21 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual buckle; make sure that the seat belt Tighten the child seat in the rear seat, isn’t twisted. and let the shoulder safety belt fully retract, until the child seat is fixed firmly. When the shoulder safety belt is fully taut, pull the seat belt to make sure that it can’t be pulled out.
Forward child seat (convertible)
Install the child seat in the rear seat and keep it facing to the forward of the Pull out the shoulder safety belt car. completely, and then let it retract slightly to enter the locking mode, in which the seat belt only can be retracted.
Youth seat (auxiliary) Install the child seat in the rear seat and keep it facing to the forward of the
car. Insert the seat belt through the child seat and insert the belt tip into the
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Let the child sit in the child seat. Install child protection device with Follow the manufacturer’s instruction ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child to fix the child seat with the seat belt, protection device) Remove the child protection device and insert the belt tip into the buckle. Check the position of the dedicated fixed with seat belt Make sure that the seat belt isn’t fixing lever and install the child Press the buckle release button to twisted. protection device onto the seat. Install retract the seat belt completely. Check if the shoulder safety belt the fixing lever in the gap between the crosses the child’s shoulder properly, seat cushion and backrest. and keep the waist belt as low as If the child protection device is possible. equipped with top drawstring, fix the drawstring onto the anchoring device.
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Open the cover of the anchor support, Reinstall the headrest. buckle the hook to the anchor support, and tighten the top drawstring. Make Child protection device with top sure that the top drawstring is buckled drawstring firmly. Fix the child protection device with 1. Hook seat belt or ISOFIX rigid anchor, and 2. Top drawstring remove the headrest. 3. Anchor support
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-24 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Install the child protection device firmly. If the device isn’t fixed, it for installation, move the seat onto the front passenger’s seat may cause serious injury or even backward as much as possible, or To install the child protection device death to the child in case of else it may cause serious injury or onto the front passenger's seat with emergency braking or accident. even death when the airbag explodes locking buckle, please follow the (inflated). manufacturer's instruction. Install youth seat (auxiliary) 1. If the driver’s seat obstructs the proper installation of the child Warning protection device, please install the Do not fully stretch the shoulder device onto the right rear seat. safety belt to avoid the seat belt entering into locking mode. In locking mode, the seat belt can be retracted only, which may cause injury or discomfort. Install child protection device Do not let the child play with the Never install the rearward child seat belt, or else it may cause protection device in the front serious injury or even death to passenger’s seat, or else it may cause the child. serious injury or even death when the While installing the child airbag explodes. protection device, please follow 1. The instrument panel at front the instructions in the manual 2. Install the forward child seat or passenger's side has a warning label, and fix the protection device youth (auxiliary) seat onto the front which reminds you never install the passenger’s seat only when inevitable; rearward child protection device in the
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-25 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual front passenger’s seat. is installed firmly. 5. Please follow the instructions of the The length of the seat belt can be manufacturer of the child protection automatically adjusted according to device. the passenger size and the seat position. Fix the child seat to the anchoring device properly Keep the seat belt as low as possible at the hip - do not lock it around the
When using lower anchoring device, waist. Move the shoulder belt up 2. While installing youth (auxiliary) make sure there is no foreign matter through the lock plate to adjust the seat, make sure that the seat belt around the anchoring device and the belt to the proper position. crosses the center of the child’s seat belt isn’t jammed behind the child shoulder. The seat belt should be seat. Make sure that the child seat is If the seat belt fails to retract smoothly away from the child's neck and fixed firmly, or else it may cause and automatically, please pull it out to shouldn’t slip from the shoulder, or serious injury or even death to the check whether it is knotted or else it may cause serious injury or child in case of emergency braking or distorted. If so, please contact the even death to the child in case of accident. BYD auto sales service stations for emergency braking or accident. inspection. 3. Make sure that the seat belt and the Seat Belts belt tip are fixed, and the seat belt isn't The driver and passengers should Seat belts with the pre-tensioning twisted. adjust the shoulder height of the device (If any) 4. Pull and push the child seat to three-point seat belts to the different directions to make sure that it appropriate position according to their The driver and front seat belts are own body size. provided with a pre-tensioning device,
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-26 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual it is activated in the case of a serious correctly. Otherwise, during front collision. Tips emergency braking or a collision, When the sensor detects a serious The seat belts equipped on the they are more prone to be front collision, the retractor will retract car are designed according to the severely injured. the front seat belts rapidly to protect adult frame. Children should be One seat belt must be applied to the passenger’s safety effectively. prudent in using the seat belts. one passenger only. It is
Position the child seat on the prohibited for one seat belt to be Even if there is not a passenger in the back seat and seat the child in the shared by two or more front seat, the pre-tensioning device child seat. Meanwhile, the seat passengers - even by children. of the seat belts will be activated as belt should be fastened well for Do not over-tilt the backrest. The well. protection. It is prohibited for seat belt provides the best
children to sit in the front seat. protection when the backrest is in In the event of a collision, the front Do not seat a child on their knees the upright position. seat belt pre-tensioning device and or arms. Otherwise, the child may the SRS air bag may not be activated Do not damage the seat belts, or be seriously injured or even killed. at the same time. inhibit or trap them in the seats or In the event of a collision, when the Do not let children stand or kneel car doors. seat belt pre-tensioning device is on the front or back seat. During Check the seat belt regularly to activated, noise may be made and a emergency braking or a collision, see whether it is cut, worn or small amount of innocuous gas may unprotected children may be loose. Damaged parts must be be released. The gas does not seriously injured. replaced with new ones. Do not indicate a fire and is generally Whilst driving, passengers in the disassemble or modify the harmless to humans. car must fasten the seat belts system.
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-27 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Keep the seat belts clean and dry. they are repaired. Sit upright and event of a frontal collision of a certain Do not place any decorative as far back in the seat as magnitude to reduce the possibility of articles on the seat belts. possible, and keep a proper severe injury and even death to After a serious collision, the seat distance from the steering wheel passengers inside the car. belt system (including bolts) must and the dashboard, this will be replaced. Even if the damage enable the seat belts and SRS to SRS cannot take the place of seat is not obvious, the whole system exert their maximum protection. belts. It is only a part of the whole still has to be replaced. Make sure the shoulder safety passive safety protection system of the car. Note that SRS only provides After the latch is inserted, make belt is at the middle of your the optimum protection performance sure it is locked up to the buckle shoulder. Keep the belt away from when working together with the firmly and the seat belt is not the neck, but also prevent it from fastened seat belts. For the safety of twisted. falling off the shoulder. Otherwise, in the case of accidents, the belt’s yourself and your family, please pay Do not leave objects, such as protection performance will be special attention to the "Tips" in this coins, and paper clips, etc. in the reduced. section. buckle, as they may affect the For safety, the shoulder safety proper connection of the latch and SRS airbag triggering conditions belt shall not be lower than the the buckle. upper arm. If the seat belts fail to function The SRS air bag triggering conditions well, please contact the BYD auto are designed as follows: in the event sales service station immediately. SRS (optional) of a frontal collision of a certain The seat belts cannot provide any magnitude, the front SRS air bag will protection for passengers until SRS provides additional protection of be triggered; in the event of special the passenger head and chest in the collisions, the SRS air bag may be
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-28 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual triggered. conditions in setting ECU of the airbag bag may suffer some minor In the event of minor frontal collision, system. Please use the car correctly bruising. side collision, rear collision or roll-over, by following the instruction manual. When the SRS air bag is generally the SRS airbag won’t be Otherwise, the expected effect of SRS deployed, white powder may be triggered. In such accidents, the seat cannot be guaranteed. produced, which may be of belts, if properly fastened, can protect discomfort to some people (e.g. the driver and passengers. Tips pregnant women, allergic A loud noise occurs when the air patients or respiratory disease The decisive factor of triggering the bag is deployed. Generally, no sufferers). Please open the airbag system: compare and judge injury will be caused (however, it is doors or windows for ventilation, the deceleration curve generated in not excluded that tinnitus or or leave the car if it is safe to do collision and obtained by the temporary threshold shift may be so, and clear off any residue electronic control unit (ECU) with the caused, but it will be recovered from the body as soon as set value comprehensively. If the quickly). Gas released at SRS air possible. deceleration and other signals bag deployment may have some generated and measured in case of odour and affect the appetite, but Driver’s and front passenger’s collision is lower than the reference will not lead to poisoning of airbags value preset in the ECU, the airbag passengers. After the SRS air bag will not be triggered, even though the has been deployed, a small car may have already severely amount of smoke will be released. deformed in the accident. This is a normal phenomenon.
Passengers who come into BYD Auto has fully taken into account contact with a deploying SRS air the various misuse and road
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-29 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual If your car is equipped with front the car is decelerating sharply and airbag supplemental restraint system send signal to the control device to (SRS AIRBAG), the driver’s airbag explode the frontal airbag and front passenger's airbag will immediately. explode in case of moderate to severe In case of frontal collision, the seat frontal collision, to protect the heads belt will secure your lower body and and chests of the driver and the front torso, while the airbag acts as a passenger and reduce the injury. cushion to help stabilize and protect your head and chest. How the frontal airbag works Since the two airbags use the same The frontal airbag inflates and deflates sensor, the airbags will explode at the immediately, so that it won’t block the same time. However, only one airbag driver’s sight or affect the operation of explodes sometimes. steering wheel and other control This may be that the severity of the devices. collision is at the critical value of The airbags explode rapidly to provide airbag explosion. In this case, the seat additional protection for the driver and belt will provide the primary protection, passengers in an accident. while the auxiliary protection provided A loud noise occurs when the air bag is by the airbag is very little. deployed. Generally, no injury will be caused (however, it is not excluded that tinnitus or temporary threshold shift may be caused, but it will be recovered In case of moderate to severe frontal quickly). After the collision, you may see collision, the sensor will detect that smoke-like substance, which is actually
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-30 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual the powder from the airbag surface. airbags for front seats, the airbags will Tips Although the powder is non-toxic, the explode in moderate to severe frontal The front seats and backrests passengers with respiratory tract collision, to protect the upper body of should be protected from water. disorders may still feel discomfort the driver and the front passenger and Otherwise, normal operation of temporarily. If this happens, leave the reduce the injury. the SRS air bag may be affected. car as soon as possible if the traffic For cars equipped with side safety allows. Curtain airbag (optional) airbags, please do not attach hard
Side airbags for front seats (optional) objects on or near the doors. Do not place any objects between the side airbag and the passenger. Do not exert excessive force on the side of seats equipped with a side airbag.
Improper front seat covering or covering substitute may reduce If your car is equipped with curtain the SRS air bag performance or airbags, the airbags will explode in cause injury to passengers in the moderate to severe side collision, to event of a collision. protect the heads of the driver and the passengers and reduce the injury. In cars equipped with the side
airbag If your car is equipped with side
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-31 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Notices for front airbag maintenance 3) The steering wheel decorating the BYD auto sales service stations board surface or the front immediately. passenger airbag cover (the shaded section shown in the figure) 1) Both the side airbags and the has been scratched, cracked or curtain airbags have been been damaged in other ways. deployed. 4) The SRS air bag should be 2) In the event of a collision with the replaced. car doors (the shaded section in the figure), the SRS air bag will not Notice for side airbag maintenance be deployed. 3) The surface of seats equipped with side airbags (the shadowed section in the figure) has been scratched,
cracked or been damaged in other
ways. In the following cases, please contact the BYD auto sales service 4) The decoration (pad) sections (the stations immediately. shaded section shown in the figure) of Pillar A with curtain airbag, the top longitudinal beam and Pillar C 1) SRS air bag has been deployed. have been scratched, cracked or 2) In the event of a collision with the been damaged in other ways. front of the car (the shaded section
in the figure), the SRS air bag will Air bag disabled not be deployed. In the following cases, please contact According to applicable regulations,
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-32 The car contacts the ground when going down a slope
BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual airbags for the driver and the front Tips passenger can only be disabled in the ·If the air bag system has to be The car hits a pothole. cases below: disabled on special occasions, please have it done at a BYD 1) When it is impossible to keep a 25 auto sales service station. cm distance between the center of Otherwise, it may cause serious the steering wheel and the chest of injuries or death! the driver even though the driver ·To restore the protection function seat is adjusted properly. of the air bag, you should enable 2) When special equipment needs to the closed air bag as quickly as be installed for the disabled within possible! the range of the steering wheel. Come into contact with the 3) When adjustment of the front seat ground when going downhill is required for specific reasons, the Cases for possible deployment of seat cannot be kept within the SRS air bag scope set by the manufacturer. The airbag system must be disabled In instances where the car hits a bump on the side of the road, a by a BYD auto sales service station. traffic island or stones on the road After an airbag is disabled, the BYD side, etc. sales shops will attach a label to the corresponding position and make a record in the Guarantee Manual.
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-33 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Cases for SRS air bag will The car crashes into a wall but not necessarily deploy not head-on The car rolls laterally
The car crashes into a concrete column, a tree or other long and thin objects
The car sides are hit by other Other vehicles hit the rear of vehicles (side airbags not
the car installed)
The car bumps into a truck
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-34 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual steering wheel, which allows Any accessories, such as the Tips maximum protection when SRS phone holder, cup holder and SRS is developed specially for is triggered. That is to say, it is ashtray, must not be installed on specified car models. Any change necessary to adjust the front the SRS airbag decorating board to the suspension, tyre size, seats and the headrest according or within the airbag deployment bumper, chassis and original to the size of each occupant; in range. Otherwise, when the SRS equipment will cause adverse addition, the driver’s arms must airbag is triggered, there may be influences on SRS. Any only be slightly bent. increased risk of personal injury. component of SRS is prohibited Do not attach any object on or Do not sit on the seat edge or bend to be used on other car models. cover the surface of the steering over the dashboard whilst driving, Otherwise, SRS may be wheel trim cover or the surface of as the front SRS airbag may be ineffective and personal injury the front passenger airbag; and deployed at very high speed and at may be caused. do not make any other decorative great pressure. Directly touching BYD S6 SRS has taken into full treatment at such places. These SRS airbags or being close to consideration various misuses two places must only be cleaned them, can cause serious injury or and road conditions. However, with a dry or slightly damp cloth, death to passengers. avoid serious impact to the and should not be knocked Children, the elderly and infirm as bottom of the car and do not drive violently. well as pregnant women are erratically in poor road conditions There should not be other prohibited to sit on the front seat. in order to prevent accidents. persons, animals or objects It is suggested that pregnant It is very important for the driver between the driver/front women consult doctors and to maintain a distance of at least passenger and the SRS airbag follow the advice of doctors. 25 cm between the chest and the deployment range. When the seat belts are used, the
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-35 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual lumbar belt should be fastened recorded in the Guarantee may be caused to the body). properly. Otherwise, serious Manual. If the SRS airbag fails to be personal injury may be caused Please hand over all material triggered, it does not mean that when the SRS airbag is deployed supplied with the car to the next something is wrong with SRS. (inflated). owner when transferring the car. Abnormal repair or use of Do not make any modification to When the car or SRS damaged components will affect any component of the SRS components are to be discarded, normal operation of SRS. airbag, including corresponding please follow relevant safety The SRS airbag can only provide labels. regulations and scrapping protection in one accident. Once Any maintenance to the SRS air procedures. the SRS airbag is triggered or bag (including disassembly of SRS is supplied with a strong damaged, the system must be SRS components due to anti-interference capability for replaced. maintenance of other sections) surrounding electromagnetic For any damage caused by must only be carried out by a interference. However, please do operation inconsistent with the BYD auto sales service station. not use the car in above instructions, BYD will not SRS must be replaced in a BYD electromagnetic environments bear any direct or indirect loss. auto sales service station within not permitted by the state to 15 years as of the date of delivery prevent accidents. Danger of CO Intoxication (manufacture date indicated in After SRS deploys, direct contact the quality certificate and with the SRS airbag module The engine exhaust contains carbon nameplate). If certain SRS components should be avoided monoxide. If your car is maintained components have been replaced (otherwise, scalding or discomfort correctly, the carbon monoxide will before that date, this must be not enter the car during driving.
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-36 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual open, the engine should only be run The exhaust system should be enough to drive the car out. checked for any leakage in the following cases: ●When the back door is opened, exhaust gases can enter the car with a. Abnormal exhaust noise air and cause a dangerous b. The car has suffered from an environment. If the engine has to be accident that may have damaged started when the back door is open, the bottom of car. please open all windows and adjust the internal air environment control system as follows: WARNING
●CO intoxication. Inhalation of CO a. Select "External Circulation" may lead to loss of consciousness or mode. even death. Please keep away from b. Select mode. any enclosed environment and activity c. The fan speed is set at "High that may cause CO intoxication. Rotation Speed".
●High-concentrations of CO will accumulate quickly in an enclosed area, e.g. a garage. Do not start the engine while the garage door is closed. Even if the garage door is
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-37 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Chapter 1 Section 3 Operation of Instruments and Controls Lights, Wiper and Defroster
Headlights ...... 1-40 Fog Light (optional) ...... 1-41 Front and Rear Windscreen Wiper ...... 1-41 Rear Window Defroster ...... 1-42 External Rear-view Mirror Defroster (if equipped) ...... 1-43
Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-39 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Headlights dipped beam headlights and width-indicators.
AUTO position - Turn on the dipped beam headlights and width-indicators. These lights will be turned on or off automatically according to the solar Main/dipped beam light - Push the intensity sensed by the light intensity indicator stalk until a click is heard. At Turn the dimmer knob at the top end sensor. this point, the main beam indicator of the left combination switch and turn light is on. If it is to be switched back on the following lights: The solar intensity sensor is on the to dipped beam light, simply pull the top of the dashboard. Do not cover indicator stalk back. OFF Position - Turn off all headlights. the sensor or allow any liquid to come into contact with it. Width-indicator position - Turn on the width-indicators (including Tips the front position light, the rear To prevent the battery from position light, the number plate light, discharging, when the engine is not the dashboard background light, the running, do not keep lights on for a Main beam light flashing - Pull the width-indicating light indicator and long time. indicator stalk back lightly and then certain background lights, etc). release it.
Headlight position - Turn on the The main beam light will also flash by
Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-40 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual putting the dimming knob at the gear Turn on front and rear fog lights - after Front and Rear Windscreen Wiper "OFF". the front fog lights are turned on, turn the switch to the position and Fog Light (optional) then release it. The dashboard
indicator light will then be on.
Turn on rear fog lights - turn the switch from the position () downward to the The control handle is used to control position , and then release it. the front and rear windscreen wipers and washers. The front windscreen Front and Rear Fog When you turn the dimming knob to wiper has five speeds; Light Switches the position OFF to turn off the
headlights, the front & rear fog lights MIST: Mist mode
will be turned off. OFF: stop If the headlights are turned on, the fog INT: intermittent lights can be turned on with the fog When you turn the light control switch LO: low-speed wiping light switch. HI: high-speed wiping to the position or
Turn on front fog lights - turn the again, the front fog lights will be In the INT gear, with the intermittent turned on. If you want to turn off the switch upward to the position , and time adjusting knob, as the wiping front fog lights completely, please turn speed band gets narrower, the then the dashboard indicator light the fog light switch downward to the intermittent time of wiping is 1 s, 3 s, 5 will be on. position (). s and 7 s respectively.
Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-41 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Rear windscreen wiper and washer Tips The wiper blades should be inspected periodically, and dirt on the blades should be cleared away.
Dry wiping is prohibited. If the wiper is started immediately after Front windscreen washer it rains, the wiper blades will not When the wiper handle is pulled back Shifting the switch knob to the "ON" only fail to clean the windscreen, and the acting time is short (within 0.5 position; the rear windscreen wiper but also cause an unclear view at s), the washer will just spray water will start; shifting it to the "OFF" that moment and affect driving and there will be no wiping action; position; the wiper will stop. safety, this is because the when the acting time is long, the rainwater may be mixed with solids, sand, and dust. washer will keep spraying water and Turning the switch knob to the wiping will occur at a low speed; position; the rear windscreen wiper Please use the glass cleanser. moreover, it will wipe water and washer will start simultaneously. Water or other types of cleanser automatically three times and then may lead to damage of the return to the original position after the Turn the switch knob downward to washer motor. handle is released. position and release it. The wiper will wipe twice more after detergent is Rear Window Defroster sprayed. The rear window defroster can clear away mist, frost and thin ice on the
rear window.
Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-42 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual The defroster can be started or External Rear-view Mirror Defroster stopped by pressing the defrosting (if equipped) button. When the light inside the button is on, it means that the When the defroster switch of the rear defroster is operating. After the power window is pressed down, the heating supply is cut off, the defroster will stop panel in the external rear-view mirror as well. After the car is started again, will make the mirror clear quickly. the defroster will start as well. Tips Please ensure the rear window is clean Do not adjust the external to guarantee a good view before driving. rear-view mirror whilst driving. Otherwise, it may cause Tips incorrect operation of the car, To prevent the storage battery and result in an accident. feeding, make sure the defroster Prolonged use of the is turned off if the rear window is electric-heating defrosting clear. function for the rear-view mirror The rear window should be wiped may lead to premature aging of laterally. Otherwise, the heating the mirrors, therefore, please wires and the aerial wire of the turn off the electric-heating defroster inside the rear window defrosting switch when not in may be damaged by accident. use.
Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-43 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Chapter 1 Section 4 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Instruments and Indicator Lights
Speedometer ...... 1-48 Outdoor Temperature Display ...... 1-48 Mileage Information Display ...... 1-48 Gear Display (optional)...... 1-48 Tachometer ...... 1-48 Coolant Thermometer ...... 1-48 Fuel Gauge ...... 1-49 Driving Information Display ...... 1-49 Menu Adjustment Display ...... 1-50 Indication Information Display ...... 1-53 Fault Information Display...... 1-53 Indicator for Unfastened Front Passenger Seat Belt ...... 1-54 Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light ...... 1-55
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-45 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Charging Indicator ...... 1-55 Engine Fault Indicator Light ...... 1-55 Parking Brake System Indicator Light ...... 1-56 SRS Indicator Light ...... 1-56 ABS Indicator ...... 1-56 Car Doors and Back Door Opening Monitor Light ...... 1-57 Steering Signal and Danger Alarm Indicator Light ...... 1-57 Width-indicating Light Indicator ...... 1-57 Low Fuel Indicator Light ...... 1-57 Safety System Indicator Light ...... 1-57 Main Beam Indicator Light ...... 1-58 Front Fog Light Indicator ...... 1-58 Rear Fog Light Indicator ...... 1-58 Main Indicator Light for Cruise Control (optional) ...... 1-58 Cruise Control Indicator Light (optional) ...... 1-58 SVS Indicator Light ...... 1-58 Smart Key, Key Position Indicator ...... 1-58 Emergency Light ...... 1-58 Sunroof not Closed Alarm Function (optional) ...... 1-58
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-46 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
1. Speedometer 2. Outdoor temperature display 3. Mileage information display 4. Gear Display Clock 5. Tachometer Outdoors setting 6. Coolant Total mileage thermometer 7. Travel reset button 8. Fuel Gauge 9. Driving information display
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-47 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Speedometer When the power is at gear ON, the red area, which indicates danger to The speedometer displays the car selection at the last power-off is the engine and may result in severe speed in km/h. displayed. damage. Resetting operation: first select Outdoor Temperature Display Mileage 1 or Mileage 2 to be reset, Pressing gear ON on the start button; Coolant Thermometer and then press & hold the travel reset the instrument will display the present By shifting the start button on the gear button until the displayed value is "0.0 outdoor temperature at °C accurately. ON, the thermometer displays the km". temperature of the engine cooling fluid. Mileage Information Display Gear Display (optional) Mileage information display content During normal operation, the needle Displays the current gear. includes the total mileage, mileage 1 should ascend from the bottom mark Tachometer and mileage 2. to the middle. The tachometer indicates the rotation Total mileage: the total accumulated speed in rpm (revolutions per minute). Under adverse driving conditions, e.g. mileage of your car. It is used to select the correct moment hot seasons, long uphill driving or Mileage 1/Mileage 2: the mileage for gear shifting during driving. high-speed driving, the engine may calculated after the last reset. Mileage 1 overheat. and mileage 2 are independent of Driving at high engine speeds will lead If the needle of the coolant each other, so there will be two kinds to excessive wear of the engine and thermometer moves to the red area, of travel records. higher fuel consumption. the cooling fluid temperature icon
By pressing the travel reset button for will turn red, and the right-hand a short time repeatedly, information of WARNING information display will show" the total mileage, Mileage 1 and Over-high temperature of cooling Do not allow the needle to enter the Mileage 2 can be displayed in turn. fluid" at the same time, which means
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-48 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual that the engine temperature is too the fuel indication band will switch off. level. When all fuel is used up, high. Please park your car on a safe the engine will stall and the In the following cases, fuel in the fuel section of road immediately to allow catalytic converter will be tank may move around and the the engine to cool down and contact damaged. indicated fuel amount on the fuel the BYD auto sales service station. gauge may vary and the indicator light
for low fuel may come on earlier. Driving Information Display Fuel Gauge The driving information includes the 1) Emergency braking, It is used to indicate the approximate fuel consumption, the average fuel amount of fuel remaining in the fuel accelerating or turning; consumption, the transient fuel 2) When driving on a slope or tank. consumption, cruising range,the bend. The displayed value will be more average car speed and the driving accurate when the car is driven on a If the remaining fuel is consumed to a time. certain amount, the first point on the smooth road. The indicated actual Fuel consumption: used to indicate the amount of fuel remaining will deviate scale of the fuel indicator will flash, amount of fuel consumed from the last and the indicator light for low fuel will slightly when the car is driven round reset to the present; the value is not come on as well. Meanwhile, the right bends or on rough roads. entirely the same as the actual one. liquid crystal display shows "Please Pressing down the start button and add fuel" to remind the user to refill Average fuel consumption: used to putting the power at the gear ON; the with fuel as soon as possible. indicate the average fuel consumption corresponding liquid crystal band in per 100 km from the last reset to the the instrument will illuminate to present. The information will be indicate the present approximate fuel WARNING displayed until the car has been amount remaining in the fuel tank. Avoid driving with a low fuel driven a certain distance. It is After the power is turned to gear OFF,
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-49 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual indicated in L/100 km. Driving time: used to indicate the time of idle speed and driving accumulated Transient fuel consumption: when the from the last reset to the present. start button is at gear ON, the Enter transient fuel consumption is indicated Driving information operation: press in litres per hour (L/h) in the case of button on the steering wheel to Select idle speed, and indicated in litre per switch the displayed driving 100 km (L/100 km) after the car speed information. Select any interface of reaches a certain value. The fuel consumption/average fuel information is closely related to the consumption/average car action of accelerating and braking. speed/driving time and hold 1. Enter used to ascertain the Cruising range: used to indicate the selected menu option. button Enter , and then the value in remaining travelling distance the selected interface will reset to 2. used to scroll up the menu bar. calculated from the amount of zero. 3. used to scroll down the menu remaining fuel in the fuel tank. The bar. value is not entirely the same as the Menu Adjustment Display actual one. When the fuel level is low It is used to display the car status The menu structure is shown as and the driving mileage is below a information and set the car functions follows: certain value, the cruising range is and instrument display effects, etc. Maintenance displayed as "- - km". Maintenance interval By operating the buttons on the Average car speed: used to indicate Maintenance mileage steering wheel, the driving information the average car speed from the last Check display on the right LCD is switched to reset to the present. It is indicated in Language the menu adjustment interface. km/h.
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-50 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Individual setting or - - - set currently or if the maintenance mileage state Subject element function is disabled, Display item Function Car speed alarm three short dashes Maintenance Menu name Reset will be displayed mileage The menu functions are shown as Initiate or disable the Maintenance mileage ON/OFF function for set currently or if the follows: X km maintenance interval function is disabled, 1. Maintenance: set the maintenance or - - - functions and status 30 days as the three short dashes will increment to extend be displayed +30 days When the maintenance function is the maintenance Initiate or disable the initiated, if maintenance is due or interval ON/OFF function of overdue, by pressing down the button, 30 days as the maintenance mileage the car will be at the power gear ON increment to shorten 500 km as the and the right LCD will display the -30 days the maintenance increment to increase corresponding indication information. +500 km interval the maintenance Reset the mileage reset 1.1 Maintenance interval: set the maintenance interval 500 km as the maintenance interval status Exit from the menu of increment to reduce -500 km maintenance interval the maintenance return Display item Function and return to the mileage Maintenance previous menu Reset the maintenance Menu name reset interval mileage XX days Maintenance interval 1.2 Maintenance mileage: set the return Exit from the menu for
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-51 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual maintenance mileage alarm the factory default value. and return to the Alarm speed set previous menu currently or if the X km/h function is disabled, or - - - 1.3 Check: check the current three short dashes will remained maintenance interval be displayed and maintenance mileage. Initiate or disable the 2. Language: set the display ON/OFF function of car speed language type alarm 3. Individual setting: set the 10 km/h as the individualised functions +10 km/h increment to increase the alarm speed 3.1 Subject element: set the subject 10 km/h as the colour for the left and right LCD -10 km/h increment to reduce 3.2 Car speed alarm: set the value the alarm speed for the car speed alarm Exit from the menu for If the car speed reaches the set alarm car speed alarm and return value, the alarm information will be return to the previous displayed in the right LCD of the menu dashboard.
4. Restore factory settings: after the Display item Function function is selected, the current set Car speed Menu name values will be deleted and reset to
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-52 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Indication Information Display not completely maintenance when both the released, this date maintenance It is displayed in the right LCD and information will be interval and the used to remind the user of the car displayed with a maintenance state change. buzzer warning. mileage are due. When remaining fuel The information is Display is low, this displayed to indicate description or Description Please refill fuel information will be when the It is time for buzzer tone displayed with maintenance maintenance If key is not detected, buzzer warning. interval or the this information will The information is maintenance Key is not be displayed after XX days to the displayed to indicate mileage is due. detected pressing starting maintenance when the When the vehicle switch. date maintenance speed exceeds 5 Please ensure This information interval is due soon. km/h and the menu the main menu prompts key battery The information is interface is is initiated for Low key battery is running low. displayed to indicate accessed, the XX km to the safe driving Please change when the information will be maintenance battery. maintenance displayed. mileage When the vehicle mileage is due Parking brake is speed exceeds 5 soon. Fault Information Display not released. km/h and the XX days XXX The information is parking braking is km to the displayed to indicate It is displayed in the right LCD and
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-53 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual used to indicate the user to faults with system fault with the charging SRS system displayed when faults the car. In this case, you have to system. Stop the car are found with the contact the BYD auto sales service immediately and SRS. Contact the station for repair. contact the BYD auto BYD auto sales sales service station. service station for Display This information inspection description or Description indicates that the immediately. buzzer tone brake fluid level is low This information will This information will or there is a fault with be displayed when the Check brake Please be displayed when the the braking system. vehicle network is system inspect the cooling fluid Stop the car abnormal. Stop the Cooling fluid vehicle temperature is above immediately and car immediately and temperature network high. Stop the car contact the BYD auto contact the BYD auto is over high immediately and sales service station. sales service station. contact BYD auto This information will be sales service station. displayed when there Indicator for Unfastened Front The engine oil is not is fault with the ABS or Passenger Seat Belt sufficient. Stop driving Check the braking system. Low engine and contact the BYD ABS system Contact the BYD auto oil pressure The driver seat belt prompt system auto sales service sales service station works via the indicator light and the station immediately. for inspection buzzer and is used to remind the Check This information immediately. driver and the passenger to fasten the charging indicates that there is Check the The information will be seat belts.
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-54 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Pressing the start button when the away from the road and parked in a If the light comes on during engine power is at gear ON; the indicator light safe place, and the engine should be operation, it means that something is will flash and buzzer beep to remind stopped immediately. Ask for help wrong with the charging system. the driver to fasten the seat belt. from the BYD auto sales service When the start button is at gear ON, When driving, the indicator light will station. the indicator light will come on. flash repeatedly and the buzzer sound. Normally, after the engine is started, If the seat belts remain unfastened for When the engine runs at idle speed, the indicator light will go out. some time, the indicator light stays on the indicator light may flash at constantly. intervals or come on temporarily after NOTE emergency braking. When the engine When the charging indicator is on If both the driver and the passenger is accelerated gradually, the indicator and the right LCD displays "Please have fastened the seat belts, the light may go out, which is normal. check the charging system", stop indicator light will turn off and the the car and the engine as soon as buzzer will stop beeping. WARNING possible and contact the BYD service shops. Low Engine Oil Pressure When the indicator light for low Indicator Light engine oil pressure comes on, park Engine Fault Indicator Light the car safely and stop the engine immediately. Otherwise, the engine The indicator light will come on to Pressing the start button to put the will be damaged. indicate that the engine oil pressure is power at gear ON; the indicator light low. will come on for several seconds and If the light flashes or is on constantly Charging Indicator then go out. If the indicator light whilst driving, the car should be driven comes on in other cases, it means
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-55 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual that something is wrong with the quite dangerous to keep driving. that something is wrong with SRS. engine's EFI (electrical fuel injection) Please contact the BYD service shops system. Please contact the BYD Contact the BYD service shops to for inspection as soon as possible: service shops for inspection/as soon inspect the car in the following cases: as possible. When the start button is at gear ON, 1) When the start button is at gear ON; the indicator light is not on or is on Parking Brake System the indicator light will not come on constantly. Indicator Light even if the parking brake is engaged. This light comes on or flashes 2) When the start button is at gear ON; whilst driving. When the start button is at gear ON, the indicator light will not go out the indicator light will come on in the even if the parking brake is ABS Indicator following cases: released. When the start button is at gear ON, SRS Indicator Light 1) When the brake fluid level is under the indicator light will come on for
the minimum. several seconds and then go out. The indicator light is used to monitor 2) The car is stopped and the parking the air bag system. brake handle is pulled up. If the indicator light is not on when the
start button is at gear ON, or is on at When the start button is at gear ON, any other moment, it means that WARNING the indicator light will come on for something is wrong with the ABS. about 5 s and then go out, which When the parking brake system Please contact the BYD auto sales means that SRS is working normally. indicator light comes on, please service station as soon as possible.
inspect the car immediately, as it is If any of the following occurs, it means
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-56 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual If the indicator light comes on, the car relevant circuit. adjusted by turning the travel reset will still have normal braking ability but button on the instrument. not the ABS function. When the danger alarm button is pressed, both the dashboard light and When the background light is adjusted, The instantaneous flashing of the the steering signal light will come on. the right LCD will show the levels of indicator light during operation does All external steering signal lights will background light adjustment. not indicate any fault. flash as well. Low Fuel Indicator Light The indicator light is on the fuel gauge. Car Doors and Back Door Width-indicating Light Indicator If the indicator light is on, it means that Opening Monitor Light there is not much fuel remaining in the When the headlight switch is at tank and reminds the user to refill with If the back door or any of car doors is position or , the indicator fuel as soon as possible. On a slope not closed properly, the corresponding light will come on. If you have turned or bend, the low fuel indicator light lights on the monitor light will come on. the power to gear ACC/OFF and the may come on earlier due to fuel headlights have not been turned off, moving around in the tank.
Steering Signal and Danger the indicator light will stay on Alarm Indicator Light constantly. Safety System Indicator Light
When you indicate, the left or right After the headlight switch is put to When the safety system is set, the steering signal light will flash. If the position , the background light indicator light will come on constantly light doesn't flash or flashes rapidly, it intensity of the combination for several seconds and then start generally means that something is instrument and the dashboard can be flashing, which means that the car has wrong with the steering signal or the entered the anti-theft state.
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-57 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Main Beam Indicator Light Pressing the start button and putting when the indicator light is off. the power at gear ON; the light will Emergency Light When the main beam headlights are come on for several seconds and then Once the warning light is on, the right used, the light will come on. go out. If the indicator light is turned LCD will display the fault information on or flashes at other times, it means or prompt information. The light is on that something is wrong with the AT Front Fog Light Indicator to remind the user. transmission box or the engine control When the front fog lights are turned on, system. In this case, the car should be Sunroof not Closed Alarm Function the indicator light will come on. driven to the BYD auto sales service (optional) Rear Fog Light Indicator station for inspection. When the rear fog lights are turned on, Smart Key, Key Position When the power is at gear OFF and the indicator light will come on. Indicator the sunroof is not closed, the Main Indicator Light for Pressing the start button, if there is instrument buzzer will beep if the Cruise Control (optional) not a key; the indicator light will come driver opens the driver-side door. The indicator light will come on when on for several seconds and the buzzer Meanwhile, the right LCD will show the car enters cruise control, which will beep; if the indicator light flashes, "Sunroof Unclosed" to remind the user means the car runs at a set speed. it means that the power of the smart that the sunroof is open presently. Cruise Control Indicator Light key is low. If the indicator light is not (optional) on, please supply power for starting. When the sunroof is open and the The indicator will come on when you power gear is shifted from ON to OFF, press down the master cruise control If the key is taken into the car several the buzzer will also beep and the LCD button. seconds after the indicator light is on, will show the prompt information as power can be supplied for starting well. SVS Indicator Light
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Chapter 1 Section 5 Operation of Instruments and Controls Comfort and Convenience Devices
Indoor Air Environment Control System ...... 1-60 CD Multimedia System (if equipped) ...... 1-65 Cigar Lighter ...... 1-66 Ashtray ...... 1-66 Accessory Power Socket (optional) ...... 1-66 Coat Hook ...... 1-67 Interior Rear-view Mirror...... 1-67 Carpet and Mat ...... 1-68 Cruise Control (optional) ...... 1-70 Auxiliary Parking System (optional) ...... 1-71 Parking Imaging System (optional) ...... 1-74
Comfort and convenience devices 1-59 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Indoor Air Environment Control System
Air conditioner panel (standard)
Outdoor temperature Thursday Automatic
OFF
Temperature+ Temperature+
Temperature- Temperature- Independent Mode control
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3, 4. Driver Temperature 5. Internal & External Circulation 1. Automatic Control 2. Turn Off Air Conditioner Adjustment Button Mode
7, 9, 11. Electronic Clock 8, 12. Blower Capacity 6. Cooling Button 10. Supply Mode Button Adjustment Button Adjustment Button
15, 16. Passenger-side 18. Front Defrosting Temperature Adjustment 17. Rear Defrosting Button Button
Note: Strong Cooling Button: When this button is pressed down, the indicator is lit and the temperature turns to the lowest (LO) automatically, the circulation mode turns to “Internal” and the capacity turns to highest. This feature will decrease the interior temperature as soon as possible.
Comfort and convenience devices 1-61 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Air conditioner panel (deluxe)
Automatic
OFF
Temperature+ Temperature+
Temperature- Temperature-
Map Phone A/C Settings Quality Audio Destination
1. Automatic Control, 2. Turn off Air Conditioner, 3, 4. Driver Temperature Adjustment Button, 5. Internal & External Circulation Mode Button, 6. Map Navigation Button, 7. Destination Setting Button, 8. Phone Button, 9. Air Conditioner Control Button, 10. Settings Button, 11. Image Quality Adjustment Button, 12. Audio System Button, 13. Reversing Radar Switch, 14, 15 Passenger –side Temperature Adjustment Button16. Rear Defrosting Button, 17. Front Defrosting Button
Comfort and convenience devices 1-62 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Multifunction Display
Outdoor Passenger's side Driver's side
1. Driver-side Interior Temperature Display, 2. Reversing Radar Display, 3. Date Display, 4. Exterior Temperature Display, 5. Time Display, 6. Passenger-side Interior Temperature Display
Tips If turning to ON position or started in extreme temperature, the multifunction display may be abnormal (e.g. LCD can’t be lit). When the temperature resumes normal, the display will work normally.
Comfort and convenience devices 1-63 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Automatic operation light will go off and air will enter from main air flow will blow to the front outside the car (fresh air mode, i.e. windscreen for fast defrosting. After the automatic operation button is external circulation mode). Whichever mode has been selected, pressed, the air conditioning will be the mode specified using the button turned on and the system is set to fully Independent temperature control will be the top priority. The air automatic mode. The cooling or heating When the independent control button conditioning will be turned on and air ratio and air volume will be adjusted (the indicator light is on) is pressed, operated automatically. The system automatically to raise or reduce the the driver-side and the will select the fresh air mode. For fast current indoor temperature to the set passenger-side temperature can be defrosting, the fan must be set to the temperature. adjusted respectively. highest speed manually. Also, the air When the temperature is set to the flow to the windscreen can be When the independent control button low limit (L0W) or the high limit (HI), increased by closing the side air outlet is pressed again (the indicator light is the air conditioning system will just of the dashboard. off), the temperature of the driver side run in the cooling mode or heating and the passenger side will be the When the button is pressed again, the mode. same if the driver-side temperature system will be reset to the original Internal & external circulation button is adjusted. setting. button Mode Button Tips After the button is pressed, the Air direction can be selected by indicator light on the button will come pressing the button. To disconnect the compressor on and air from inside the car will be In auto mode, the AUTO key Front defrost button sent into the car again via the system lamp is lit, and the compressor is When the button is pressed, the (internal circulation mode). When the turned on by default. At this indicator light will come on and the button is pressed again, the indicator moment, tap the A/C key on the
Comfort and convenience devices 1-64 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual multifunction display twice (the musty odor. It is normal because natural wind to maintain key turns to grey, and the AUTO the water vapor in the air relatively dry; key lamp is off) to disconnect the condenses into water droplets Check and replace the filter compressor. attaching to the surface of the regularly; In semi-auto mode, the evaporator core when the air Keep the interior clean and compressor conditioner is working, and the fresh. actuates/disconnects water absorbs part of the body intermittently. At this moment, sweat, smoke, and dust in the CD Multimedia System (if tap the A/C key on the car. equipped) multifunction display (the key The water absorbing odor and turns to grey) to disconnect the dust will be discharged through Tips compressor. the drain pipe, but it can’t be Before the engine is started, In manual mode, tap the A/C key drained completely. After a long please do not use the audio on the multifunction display to time, the evaporator surface will system for a long time to light the key lamp, and the be moldy due to a lot of dust and prevent the storage battery compressor actuates. Then, tap impurities attached. from running out of power. the A/C key to turn it to grey and Odor processing method: The internal and external edges disconnect the compressor. Clean the air conditioner of new laser CDs may be evaporator with degreasing rough, therefore remove any solvents. Tips burrs before they are used. Odor prevention method: Air conditioner odor: Otherwise, the plastic on the Before stopping the car, turn off After the air conditioner is turned rough edges may cause the cooling air and turn on the on for 10-20S, there may be interrupted playback and
Comfort and convenience devices 1-65 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual cause the CD pickup to compatibility. Ashtray become damaged. Do not insert any foreign In the event of smoke or odour for WARNING materials into the CD player. example, please cut the power Please use standard-size supply immediately and Close the ashtray completely genuine discs. Some pirated contact the BYD auto sales after use, so as to reduce the discs may jam in the CD pickup service station. Do not handle possibility of accidents while and damage the CD pickup. it by yourself. driving or injury during USB device prompt: emergency braking. Cigar Lighter The ashtray can only be used to 1) It is suggested the data cable extinguish cigarettes and cigars provided with the car be used to etc. To prevent damage to your WARNING connect the flash memory stick. car through fire, please do not 2) The USB port is only for the flash If the cigarette lighter can not be place paper or other memory sticks with capacities ejected by itself after being combustibles in the ashtray. lower than 8 GB rather than the pressed, please contact the BYD mobile hard disk. auto sales service station for Accessory Power Socket (optional) 3) The USB port only supports inspection as soon as possible. music files that adopt the FAT WARNING system and MP3 format. 4) The USB port may not support a The accessory power socket can USB storage device with low only provide 12 V DC power to accessories whose rating power is
Comfort and convenience devices 1-66 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual no more than 120 W. The cigarette sharp objects). Otherwise, when Interior Rear-view Mirror (deluxe) lighter must not be inserted into the the curtain air bag (if equipped) is socket. Large-power accessories deployed, these objects may be are prohibited to be used. thrown out due to the strong impulsive force, which may prevent Coat Hook the air bag from being deployed.
Interior Rear-view Mirror Interior Rear-view Mirror (standard) 1. Power button, 2. Power indicator, 3. Compass display
1. Adjust the position of the interior rear-view mirror to enable watching the rear vision of the car through the rear windshield. 2. The automatic electronic anti-glare Please pull down the coat hook when feature is available for all models. (1) Enable the electronic anti-glare using it. 1. Power button, 2. Power indicator feature—The power indicator is lit;
Tips The interior rear-view mirror may have Please hang the coat or cap directly two conditions: on the hook. Do not hang other Daytime: the mirror shows clear rear objects on it (e.g. clothes rack or vision. Night: When headlights irradiate from
Comfort and convenience devices 1-67 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual the rear side, enable the anti-glare 3. Compass display precautions of (3) The direction indicated by the car feature, and the mirror reflectance electronic compass interior front in the figure is the actual running decreases; when there is no rear-view mirror direction; headlights irradiation from the rear (4) Altitude shows the altitude at side, disable the anti-glare feature, which the car is located; it is normal if and the mirror reflectance resumes N the accuracy error is less than 50m. normal. (2) Enable the electronic anti-glare Warning feature—The power indicator is off. It is recommended to disable this W E Do not adjust the interior rear-view feature when backing the car in the mirror while driving, or else it may evening. make the driver unable to control the car, leading to the accident and S causing casualties.
Carpet and Mat Altitude m
(1) The electronic compass shows when the car is started and hides when the engine flames out; (2) If the reversing radar is turned on, the electronic compass does not show during backing;
Comfort and convenience devices 1-68 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Carpet and mat: the mat fixing clamp (1). Install the mat fixing clamp: As shown in figure, press the clamp is standard equipment. The carpet or down a certain angle. The mat can be mat provided by BYD is equipped with Mat installed after ensuring that the clamp a fixing clamp, and is designed so that installation is installed well. it can be clamped by the fixing clamp holes and nylon catches are sewn or welded Clamp leg (2). Tear off the three non-woven on its back, which can prevent fabric strips on the nylon catches on disruptions to the operation on the the back of the left front mat, and pedal due to forward slipping of the attach the nylon catches and the mat. For the S6, only the left front carpet together firmly. (driver) mat is equipped with the fixing clamp. a. Left front (driver) mat installation Mat back methods are as follows: Buckle Pressing direction Installation
methods shown by the section plane
b. Right front (passenger) mat
installation methods are as follows:
Comfort and convenience devices 1-69 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual rear mat, and attach the buckle and a preset speed higher than 40 km/h Tear off the three non-woven fabric the carpet together firmly. without having to depress the strips on the nylon catches on the accelerator pedal. The function can back of the right front mat, and attach be initiated for driving on straight and the nylon catches and the carpet smooth motorways. together firmly. Mat back Initiation of cruise control
Mat back Buckle Master cruise Buckle control button Deceleration/s et button Acceleration/res et button Cancel button Tips
●Make sure the mat is placed on
the floor correctly and is fixed with a. Press the master cruise control the fixing clamp to avoid sliding or button (ON/OFF) on the right of the c. Rear mat installation methods are rolling. steering wheel and the indicator as follows: light for cruise control on the
Cruise Control (optional) dashboard comes on. Tear off the six non-woven fabric strips on the buckle on the back of the With cruise control, you can maintain b. Increase the car speed to above 40
Comfort and convenience devices 1-70 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual km/h. acceleration/reset (+/RES) button Canceling cruise control c. Press the deceleration/set (-/SET) repeatedly. The speed will increase Cruise control can be cancelled with button to initiate the cruise control. by 1.6 km/h for each press. any of the following methods: d．The cruise control cannot maintain The preset cruise speed can be reduced a. Depress the brake pedal. the set speed when the car is going with any of the following methods. b. Press the cancel (CANCEL) button up or down a slope. on the steering wheel. a. The car can be decelerated by c. Press the master cruise control Changing a set speed holding the deceleration/set (-/SET) button (ON/OFF). button. When the expected cruise d. Exit from gear D. The preset cruise speed can be raised speed is reached, simply release with any of the following methods: the button. Auxiliary Parking System (optional) b. Depress the brake pedal lightly. a. The car can be accelerated When the car is decelerated to the WARNING continuously by holding the expected speed (over 40 km/h), acceleration/reset (+/RES) button. press the deceleration/set (-/SET) When the speed is over 10 km/h, When the expected cruise speed is button. The car will maintain the the auxiliary parking system will reached, simply release the button. expected speed. stop working. b. Depress the accelerator pedal. c. If you want to reduce the speed Do not add any other object Press the deceleration/set (-/SET) slightly, you can press the within the working range of the button after the expected cruise deceleration/set (-/SET) button sensor. speed is reached. repeatedly. The speed will decrease Do not wash the sensor with c. If you want to raise the speed by 1.6 km/h for each press. water or steam. Otherwise, the slightly, you can press the
Comfort and convenience devices 1-71 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual sensor may be damaged. user that the system is working. During parking, the auxiliary parking Auxiliary parking system system will remind the driver of the Display distance between the car and the barrier through the multi-functional When the sensor detects a barrier, the display, touch screen and buzzer. A icon will be displayed on the multi-functional display/air conditioning sensor is used in this system to detect Please check the surrounding panel and touch screen according to the the barrier. conditions to ensure safety. shape of the barrier and the distance Auxiliary parking switch (optional) between the car and the barrier. When the car reverses
On the air conditioning panel The top right of the screen will display ◆ Multi-functional display/air
Outdoor conditioning panel temperature Automati Thursday c OFF Temperature+ Temperature+ Temperature- Temperature- Independe Mode nt control Auxiliary parking switch
After the switch is pressed, the Distance display and buzzer multi-functional display will illuminate When the sensor detects a barrier, the ◆ Touch screen direction of the barrier and the When the car moves forward, the touch the car-shaped icon to inform the approximate distance between the car screen will show the full-screen display.
Comfort and convenience devices 1-72 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual and the barrier will be displayed and the buzzer will beep. 0.6m to 0.5m Fast
Illustration of the rear central sensor Approximately 500 mm 0.5m or Long Approximately 1200 operation mm shorter beep
Some car conditions and the Approximate Display Alarm surrounding environment may affect distance illustration sound Sensor detecting range the performance of the sensors to detect barriers accurately. Details are 1.2m to 0.8 m Slow shown as follows:
There is dirt, accumulated water or 0.8m to0. 50 Fast mist on the sensor; m There is snow on the sensor or the Approximately Approximately sensor is frozen; 600 mm 600 mm 0.5m or Long The sensor is covered with any
shorter beep manner; When the car moves forward, the front The car inclines laterally or is sensor will work; when the car over-loaded; Angle sensor operation illustration reverses, all sensors will work. The car is driven on very bumpy Approximate Display Alarm roads, slopes, gravel roads or distance illustration sound grass; The sensor is re-painted;
Comfort and convenience devices 1-73 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual It is quite noisy around the car due particular attention to the following inspection. to the noise produced by vehicle barriers. Parking Imaging System (optional) horns, motorbike engines, pneumatic braking sounds of large Electric cables, fences and ropes, The parking imaging system helps the vehicles, or other noises that may etc; driver park the car by displaying the produce ultrasonic waves. Cotton covers, snow, and other pictures of surrounding objects in There is another vehicle equipped materials that absorb radio waves; real-time. with an auxiliary parking system Objects with sharp edges or nearby; corners; The parking imaging system is an The car is equipped with towing Low barriers; additional means for parking and is rings; High barriers whose upper section divided into reversing camera mode The bumper or the sensor suffers a stretches out toward your car; and right front camera mode. strong impact; Objects under the bumper; The car is approaching a high or Objects close to the car; Reversing camera mode twisty road edge; People around the car (dependent In the heat of the sun or severe on their clothing). When the start button is at gear "ON", cold weather; move the shift lever to gear "R" to Non-original suspension is If the multi-functional display or the initiate reversing camera mode. installed. touch screen shows a picture or the buzzer beeps, it may be that a sensor The reversing camera is installed on Except the above cases, the sensor has detected a barrier or the sensor the back door. may fail to judge the actual distance to has experienced external interference. some barriers correctly due to their If the phenomenon continues, you can shape and materials. Please pay contact the BYD service shops for
Comfort and convenience devices 1-74 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Right front camera mode When the start button is at gear ON,
press button on the steering wheel to initiate right front camera mode. If the external environment is dark, the right front
picture footlight will be lit to provide
Display on the touch screen light for the camera, so that the Display on the touch screen surrounding objects can be seen clearly. To turn off the camera system,
press button on the steering wheel.
Please check the The right front camera is installed at Reversing surrounding conditions: picture ensure safety! the right external rear-view mirror. Right front Please check the surrounding conditions to ensure safety! picture The two lines in the picture are the reversing safety lines. The displayed area varies with the car directions and the road conditions. Red: within 0-0.5 m Yellow: within 0.5-2 m Limitation of the parking imaging Green: over 2 m system
Comfort and convenience devices 1-75 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Objects close to the two side corners of As shown in the following figure: Never park by only looking at the the bumper bar or under the bumper screen. The distance displayed can not be seen in the reversing picture. Object is straight ahead of the vehicle. on the screen is different from the actual distance between the As shown in the following figure: vehicle and the obstacle. Objects close to the side corners of If the rear door is not completely the bumper closed, do not use this system.
The position and installation
angle of a camera may alter
during a rear-end collision or in Object is at the rear to the right of the the event of colliding with an vehicle. obstacle. Please contact a BYD
service station to check the Objects under the bumper position and installation angle of
the camera.
Do not remove, disassemble or modify the camera as there are dust prevention and waterproof Tips structures on it. Do not overly rely on the parking Exposing the system to sudden Objects right in front of the car or to imaging system. Pay attention to temperature changes, such as the rear right of the car cannot be your surroundings before parking. pouring hot water on the vehicle seen in the right front picture.
Comfort and convenience devices 1-76 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual in very cold weather, may affect It is difficult to display an image even proper function. if the system functions normally If water, snow or mud covers the under the following circumstances: camera, wash with water and 1) When the camera is in a dark wipe the lens with a piece of soft area (such as at night) cloth. For difficult to clean foreign matters, such as oil and rubber, 2) When the camera is exposed to use mild cleaner and water to very high or very low temperatures wash and wipe it with a piece of 3) There is water or mist on the lens soft cloth. (for example, when it is raining)
Prevent organic solvents, waxes, 4) The lens is dirty with snow, mud, glass cleaners or glass coatings etc. There are scratches or dirt on from adhering to the camera. the lens Remove immediately if attached 5) A strong light hits the camera to the camera. Since flashing screens on the display may appear due to blinking lights, which may affect your vision, please switch off the parking assist system with rear view camera in the event of blinking lights, such as indicator lights.
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Chapter 2 Driving Guidelines
Run-in Period ...... 2-2 Fuel ...... 2-2 Engine Exhaust Warning ...... 2-3 Brake System ...... 2-4 Carrying Luggage ...... 2-6 Cover Curtain (if equipped) ...... 2-7
Driving Guidelines 2-1 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Run-in Period protecting relevant components. Refill fuel
Drive the car stably and do not drive Only use #93 or above unleaded Fuel filler cap opening button at high speed. petrol.
BYD S6 does not have a complicated Tips run-in procedure. During the first Do not use leaded petrol, which 3,000 kilometres, please follow the may cause failure of the tips below to save fuel and extend the three-way catalytic converter and service life of the vehicle: abnormality of the emission pollution control device. It will also 1. When starting and driving, avoid increase maintenance expense. sudden acceleration. Engine damage or noncompliance 2. Do not let the engine run of emissions as a result of overspeed. improper fuel is not covered by Tips 3. Avoid emergency braking during BYD S6 warranty. Please refill fuel at an authorised the first 300 kilometres. filling station. 4. Do not drive the car for a long time at the same speed, high or low. Please observe the rules of the filling station. Fuel When the fuel tank cap is Appropriately selected fuel can benefit loosened, do not remove it engine performance, and is the key to immediately. In hot weather, if the controlling exhaust emissions and
Driving Guidelines 2-2 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual fuel filler cap is removed suddenly, 10 minutes at high idle speed or inspected periodically according to pressurised fuel may spray out of over 20 minutes at low idle speed. the maintenance instructions. the filler and cause injury. 3）Do not let the engine run Avoid inhaling exhaust gases overspeed. from the engine. Engine Exhaust Warning 4）Do not push or pull the car for Make sure the exhaust system
starting. has no leakage or loose connections. Please check the WARNING 5）Do not press the start button exhaust system regularly. If the ●Large amounts of un-combusted when driving. car has a collision with any mixture gas entering the three-way 6）Always keep the engine at an objects or when you hear catalytic converter may cause optimum condition. If the electrical abnormal exhaust noise, please overheating of the converter and system, electronic ignition system check the exhaust system even fire. To prevent dangers, or fuel system has a fault, the immediately. three-way catalytic converter will please follow the instructions below: overheat.
7）If the engine has trouble in 1）Do not drive the car when the starting or stalls frequently, please WARNING fuel level is extremely low; check it immediately. Do not run the engine for a long insufficient fuel may cause misfire 8）To ensure that the three-way period in a garage or in the engine and overload in the catalytic converter and the exhaust unventilated site, as exhaust three-way catalytic converter. emission control device function gases may accumulate and 2）Do not let the engine run for over properly, BYD S6 should be cause serious danger.
Driving Guidelines 2-3 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Do not stop the car with the from the exhaust pipe. function effectively. But you must engine running for a long time. If Do not make the engine run at apply much greater depressing you have to do so, park the car idle speed or park the vehicle on force on the brake pedal and the in a well-ventilated area and ground surfaces covered with brake distance becomes longer. adjust the air conditioning inflammable grass, leaves, Never creep the vehicle when system to external circulation paper or rags (especially the engine has stalled. mode to allow fresh air to enter wheat-straw in summer). Please the car. avoid driving on such roads. Brake Pad Warning Plate The back door should be closed when driving. An open or partly Brake System When it is necessary to replace the closed back door may lead brake pad due to wear, the brake pad The brake system is a cross hydraulic exhaust gases into the vehicle. warning plate will sound. If you hear system with independent dual circuits. To ensure normal operation of the sound continuously during driving,
the ventilation system, keep the allow the nearest BYD service station intake grille in front of the WARNING inspect and replace the brake pad. Do windscreen free from snow, not continue to drive the vehicle when If the engine stalls, do not leaves or other objects. hearing the alarm. depress the brake pedal
If you smell exhaust gas inside repeatedly, as the vacuum It is a normal phenomenon for friction the car, open the window pressure will be consumed between brake pad and brake disc to immediately, find out from where gradually at each depression. the exhaust gas has entered. occur and sometimes make a sound Even if the vacuum is consumed during braking. anyone and inflammables away completely, the brake can still
Driving Guidelines 2-4 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual may occur, but they are normal is a limitation of ABS's effects on Tips phenomena: vehicle stability and steering wheel Free travel of the brake pedal is controlling capability, even if the (1-5)mm, and the brake clearance is 1. Hear the ABS operating sound, or ABS functions normally. ≤0.15 mm. feel the pulse of brake pedal and the vibration of steering wheel. ●If the anti-skid performance of ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) tyres is beyond their capability or The ABS helps prevent the wheels 2. When the vehicle starts or stops, wheelspin occurs when driving at from locking when the brakes are you may hear some operating sounds high speed, it is hard for ABS to applied suddenly and firmly or applied of the ABS solenoid valve and continue to control the vehicle. on a slippery surface, helping to hydraulic pump for a few seconds The size and pressure of all tyres ensure excellent driving stability and from the engine cabin. should be as specified for the steering performance of the vehicle. 3. At the end of the ABS operation, original car: the ABS uses wheel the brake pedal may move forward. speed sensors to measure the .It is easy to activate the ABS in wet speed of each wheel to obtain the weather conditions such as rain or speed of a vehicle. If you use a WARNING snow, when depressing the brake non-specified tyre, it may result in pedal on roads with a low friction ●Though the ABS is helpful to keep incorrect wheel rotation speed, and coefficient. You just need to depress the vehicle stable, it is also very even abnormal ABS function. the brake pedal firmly to activate ABS, important to observe all so do not depress the brake pedal precautions, maintain proper ●ABS is not designed to shorten repeatedly in emergency braking. driving speed and safe the braking distance. Under the vehicle-to-vehicle distance. There following conditions, vehicles with When ABS is operating, the following
Driving Guidelines 2-5 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual ABS may need longer braking 2) For the sake of safety, do not WARNING distance, compared with vehicles stack dolls in the vehicle. without ABS: The vehicle manoeuvrability and 3) Make sure that objects on the stability may be affected by rear floor, under the front seats Driving on an uneven, gravel or overloading or improper loading, cannot roll around, to avoid snowy road. which may result in collisions influencing pedal operation or seat 1）Driving when using tyre chains. involving injuries or death. adjustment. 2）Driving on a pitted or rough road. When loading luggage, the total 4) Do not stack luggage over the weight of the vehicle body, front seatbacks.
passengers and luggage should 5) Make sure to close the Carrying Luggage not exceed the maximum package tray before driving, or
allowable gross weight. else the passenger knees would There are many storage features on Put objects that might come into be injured in emergency braking. the vehicle that aid in carrying contact with persons in place or When loading luggage in the luggage safely. If luggage is secure them. luggage compartment: overloaded or improper loaded, it may 1) Place the luggage on the affect the driving stability, When loading luggage in the luggage compartment floor evenly. manoeuvrability and normal operation passenger zone: Make sure to place heavy luggage of the vehicle, and reduce vehicle 1) Do not place any objects on on the bottom and as far forward safety. Therefore, make sure to read the package tray shelf as this can as possible. the following instructions before restrict your view and may result 2) Secure the luggage with a loading luggage. in passenger injury in the event of strap or chain and make sure they
emergency braking. cannot move whilst driving. Do not Roof Rack (if equipped)
Driving Guidelines 2-6 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual stack the luggage over the front for a long distance, stop and on the two holes on the rear side seatbacks. check whether the luggage is still panel. 3) If the loading objects are too in the original location halfway. c. Pull the rear curtain to its two big to allow you to close the back 5) The cargo weight on the roof connectors, then lock it. door, exhaust gases will fill the rack should not exceed 75 kg. d. Lock the 4 pins of the front curtain passenger zone. To avoid carbon onto the headrest lever. monoxide poisoning, please see Cover Curtain (if equipped) the instructions for carbon Cover curtain removal monoxide hazards in this manual. Cover curtain installation When loading luggage on the roof rack: 1) The length and width of objects should not exceed the vehicle length and width. 2) Ensure that luggage on the roof rack is securely attached before driving. 3) After loading on the roof rack, the vehicle's centre of gravity will be higher, avoid driving at high speed, a. Move the seat to its rearward a. Remove the two connectors from urgent acceleration, sharp cornering position and lock it, adjust the the rear curtain and emergency braking. seatback and headrest in place. b. Remove the 4 pins from the front 4) When driving on a rough road b. Squeeze the two connectors of the curtain cover curtain centrally, then install it c. Remove the left and right
Driving Guidelines 2-7 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual connectors
WARNING Do not place any objects on the cover curtain, otherwise it may result in passenger injury in the event of emergency braking.
Make sure to secure the cover curtain in place so as to avoid passenger injury in case of accident.
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Chapter 3 Starting and Driving
Safety Check before Driving ...... 3-2 Before Starting Engine ...... 3-3 How to Start Engine ...... 3-3 Manual Transmission ...... 3-4 Driving Tips under Certain Conditions ...... 3-5 Driving Tips in Winter ...... 3-7 Parking Notice ...... 3-8 Towing Trailer ...... 3-9 Auto Fire Prevention Tips ...... 3-10
Starting and Driving 3-1 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Safety Check Before Driving wheel (0°±0.08°) loose or missing. It is recommended to perform a safety toe-in Leakage: after the car has stopped, check or have them checked by a Kingpin check for fuel, engine oil, coolant or BYD service station before driving. inclination 10º40´±45 other fluid leakage under the car. Check Engine Before Starting angle ´ (Water drops produced by the AC Kingpin system are normal.) Vehicle Exterior Conditions caster 2º35´±45´ Lighting: make sure headlights, Tyres: check the tyre pressure using a angle parking lights, width-indicator lights, tyre gauge, inspect carefully if there Rear steering lights and other lights work are notches, breakage and foreign wheel -0º45´±45´ normally. Check illumination intensity materials on the wheel tread, and if chamber of headlights. the tyres are abnormally or Rear 3±2mm excessively worn. If yes, please check Vehicle Interior Conditions wheel 0.12°±0.08° the wheel alignment and related items toe-in Spare tyre, jack and wheel nut wrench: in a BYD service station as soon as check tyre pressure and make sure possible. Tyre (including spare tyre) the jack and wrench are in place.
pressure Wheel alignment parameters Seat belt: check whether the buckle
fastens the seat belt firmly. Make sure S6 Front wheel Rear wheel Front the seat belt has no wear or standard Wheel wheel -0º40´±45´ scratching. tyre 210kPa 210kPa alignment chamber Meters and Controllers: confirm that pressure Front 0±2mm meter indicators, lights and defrost Wheel Nuts: make sure no nuts are system function normally.
Starting and Driving 3-2 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Brake: make sure the pedal has height, steering wheel angle. Starting enough free play. c. Adjust inner and outer rear-view Make sure that the procedures in mirrors. "Before starting" have been carried Engine Cabin Interior Conditions d. Close all doors. out before engine starting. Coolant level: check that the coolant e. Fasten seat belts. Normal Starting level is correct. How to Start Engine The electrically controlled multiport Engine oil level: stop the car on level fuel injection system will adjust the ground, then check the oil level with Before starting optimal air fuel ratio for engine starting the oil gauge dipstick. (Refer to MT: automatically. Please perform the description in section 7.) a. Check parking brake. following procedures to start the b. Turn off all electrical devices. engine: Battery and cables: check if the connectors are loose or corroded and c. Move the shift lever to the neutral 1. Depress the brake pedal and press position. if there are cracks on the battery the start button to start the engine. housing. Release this button after the engine AT: has started. Fuel Pipe: check if there is fuel a. Check parking brake. leakage or poor connection in the fuel b. Turn off all electrical devices. pipe. 2. Restart the engine following the c. Move the shift lever to the "P" Before Starting Engine normal starting procedure if it stalls. position. When starting the engine a. Check the environment around the after parking, you may also select the 3. If the engine cannot start up, please car before getting in. "N" position. If the shift lever is in see "If the Car Cannot Start Up" in b. Adjust seat position, seat cushion other positions, the starter cannot Chapter 4. height, seatback angle, headrest operate.
Starting and Driving 3-3 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual After starting make sure braking does not result in WARNING Warm-up: warm up the engine before deviation of the vehicle. During engine starting, do not driving. Extend the warm-up time in Other Abnormalities: check if there is press the start button longer than very cold weather. any leakage, poor connection, or 5 seconds, and the starting abnormal noise. interval should not be less than Exhaust system: if exhaust leakage is 15 seconds. Otherwise it may Manual Transmission found, go to maintenance immediately. cause engine and circuit To ensure smooth operation, the overheating. In Driving manual transmissions in all forward Meters: check that the meters indicate gears are equipped with a Do not let the engine run properly. synchronizer. The five-speed manual overspeed. transmission has a locking device, to Check the engine immediately if avoid direct shift from fifth gear to it has difficulty in starting or stalls WARNING reverse gear. For shifting, step on the frequently. Make sure that there is a sufficient clutch pedal to the bottom; if shifting amount of fuel in the fuel tank, this isn’t needed, do not step on the clutch Tips means the indicator needle for the pedal, otherwise it will accelerate the To shift the six-speed transmission fuel gauge must indicate at the wear of the clutch. to R position, lift the upper limit position above the 1 scale unit, this Shift the control mechanism to the R mechanism of the gear shifting prevents burning out of the fuel position and perform the reversing mechanism, and then push the shift pump due to lack of fuel. function only after the car is stopped lever to R position. completely. It will damage the
Brake: under safe traffic conditions, transmission if the gear is shifted to reverse before the vehicle is
Starting and Driving 3-4 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual completely static. After stepping on put your hand on the shift control braking may cause the vehicle to veer the clutch pedal, and before shifting to mechanism, to avoid abnormal wear out of control in wet weather the reverse gear, wait for a few of the transmission parts. conditions, especially in snow. Make seconds, or shift to a forward gear sure to drive with greater caution and stay awhile. This will make the Driving Tips Under Certain during the first few kilometres before gear stop turning, thus avoiding Conditions becoming accustomed to the new mutual "grinding". driving conditions. Over the summer Due to decrease in tyre adhesion and While decelerating, additional braking period, you may forget some driving poor visibility in some weather force can be obtained from the engine tips for driving on snow covered roads conditions such as rain, fog, or snow, through downshifting. This additional and therefore need to master these you should master different driving braking force helps maintain a safe tips through practice. techniques, while performing general speed and prevent brake overheating maintenance for your vehicle. Take when going downhill. Before After long dry period, you shall be extra care when you have to drive in downshifting, ensure that the speed careful when driving in rainy days. In bad weather conditions. display of the engine does not enter the first rainy days after long dry the red zone of the tachometer in low Do not use the cruise control function period, oil on the road will float on the gear position. See the table of in these conditions, and drive at top of water, making the road slippery. maximum allowable speed. slower speeds than in dry weather. The vehicle needs more time to Visibility - during all weather respond to your operational inputs, so conditions, it is very important for a Warning please apply even and smooth force driver to see their surroundings and to When the car is running and the to each control unit. be seen by other drivers clearly. In clutch pedal isn’t depressed, do not poor weather, you should turn on Sharp steering movements or sudden headlights and fog lights even in
Starting and Driving 3-5 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual daytime for better visibility. driving is very dangerous as the road vehicles may inhibit your view may be covered by water and ice and the air shock waves caused Check the windscreen wipers and alternately. As a result, grip may by large vehicles may lead to washers periodically. Make sure that change suddenly. losing control of the car. there is sufficient fluid in the Do not drive on a road covered windscreen washer fluid tank. In When downshift, take special care. If with deep water, which may addition, you may use defroster and the adhesive force is low, the driving cause damage or failure of air conditioner to prevent wheels may be locked up for an instant, engine and electrical systems. condensation from generating mist on which may also cause skidding. the vehicle's inner windows. Before driving, make sure that the parking brake is released WARNING Tyre adhesion - check tyre wear fully and the parking brake indicator goes out. periodically, and make sure the tyre It is prohibited to shut down the pressures are suitable. The above two engine when driving down a slope. Do not leave the car when the conditions are important to prevent the The power steering and vacuum engine is running. vehicle from sliding (when driving on wet booster will be disabled when the Do not rest your feet on the roads and tyre adhesion is lost). engine is off. Similarly, exhaust brake pedal when driving, which emission control devices only may lead to brake discs Whilst driving you must check the function when the engine is overheating, wear and excess ever-changing road conditions. Damp running. fuel consumption. leaves may be as slippery as snow, When overtaking or being When driving down a long steep "Clean" roads may be covered with overtaken, take special care as hill, you should decrease your thin ice. When the external water splashed up by large temperature is near freezing point,
Starting and Driving 3-6 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual speed and switch to a low gear. cooling system according to ambient They are available at BYD service temperature. stations. Take special care when speeding
up, shifting to higher/lower gear, Improper cooling fluid may damage Do not apply parking brake if it may or braking on slippery road engine cooling system. be frozen. surfaces. Hard acceleration or
engine braking may result in Check Battery and Cable Status When parking, move the shift lever to skidding or spinning of the car. the "N" position and place chocks Do not stretch any part of your The battery may become weak in cold around the rear wheels to prevent the body, head or hand, out of the weather. Therefore, it should store car moving. Do not apply the parking window when driving to avoid enough power to start the engine in brake as it may be frozen by water or severe accidents and severe winter. snow, resulting in difficulty to release personal injury. Observe the parking brake. particular caution with children in Make sure viscosity of the engine oil Prevent snow from staying under the car. is suitable for driving in winter. mudguard.
Driving Tips in Winter Avoid Door Lock Freezing. Snow or ice under mudguard may make steering difficult and clog the Make sure the coolant can provide Spray some deicing agent or glycerin radiator electric fan. When driving in anti-freezing protection. in door lock hole to prevent the lock winter, you must stop regularly to from freezing. check whether there is ice or snow Only use coolant authorised by your under mudguard. BYD service station. Choose and add Use washer fluid with antifreeze. suitable type of cooling fluid into It is recommended to keep certain
Starting and Driving 3-7 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual emergency tools in the car the three-way catalytic converter is trailer. If you attempt to install a tow according to your region. extremely hot and may set these bar on the vehicle, the chassis may be objects on fire. damaged severely.
Tyre chains, window scraper, a bag of f. When parking, steer the front Auto Fire Prevention Tips sand or salt, signal flash device, small wheels against the curb when the spade, connecting cable and so on. vehicle is facing the slope top. If the Parking Notice vehicle is equipped with a manual To prevent vehicle fire timely and
transmission, leave it in first gear. effectively, please be familiar with and a. Confirm that the roof (if equipped) observe the following precautions: g. When parking, steer the front and car windows are closed. wheels towards the curb when the a. It is prohibited to step on the b. Turn the headlights off. vehicle is facing the slope bottom. If accelerator pedal continuously to c. Put all handbags and precious the vehicle is equipped with a run the engine at high speed items in the luggage compartment manual transmission, leave it in b. Do not leave inflammable and or carry them on your person. reverse gear. explosive materials in the d. Use your mechanical key or smart h. Check that the parking handle has vehicle. key to lock all doors and check that been released completely before the back door is locked firmly. driving. Otherwise it may cause the When a vehicle is subjected to Check the indicators on the rear brake to overheat and become prolonged exposure to direct sunlight combination meter to confirm that damaged. during the summer, the inner the anti-theft system is working. temperature may exceed 60-70 °C. It is possible that fire may occur, even e. Do not park on flammable objects Towing Trailer explosion if there is inflammable and such as dry leaves, tall grass, since Your vehicle is not designed to tow a explosive material in the vehicle, such
Starting and Driving 3-8 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual as cigarette-lighter, cleaner, perfume, e Do not modify the vehicle circuits flammable objects under the vehicle; etc. and do not attach additional You should try to avoid driving on roads c. Ensure that any cigarette butts electrical devices. covered with leaves, wheat straws and have been extinguished completely grass, or immediately stop and check if after smoking Attaching electric devices (such as there are any flammable objects high-power audio system and lights) attached under the vehicle when you Smoking is not only harmful to your on the vehicle may cause excessive passed these kind of roads. When health, but can also to be the root of circuit load, and cause wire harness parking, avoid having your vehicle fire. It is possible to cause a fire if the overheating and fire. Irregular exposed to direct sunlight. butt is not extinguished completely. modification of electric devices and d. Contact a BYD service station circuits may cause contact resistance, g. Keep a lightweight extinguisher and have your vehicle inspected overheating and fire. Never use fuses to hand and know how to use it. regularly. beyond the rated power specification Check the engine for oil leakage of electric devices or use other metal For the sake of safety, keep an regularly and clean any oil dirt and wires instead of fuses. extinguisher in the vehicle and check stains from it regularly. f. Choose a proper parking site and replace it regularly; meanwhile, you should be familiar with the use of Perform regular checks on the circuits Make sure to check for flammable extinguisher. Preparation aids in and cables. Check if the connection, objects such as dry grass, deadwood eliminating danger, so that you can insulation and fixing positions sticks, and wheat straws under the take effective action in the event of an between connectors and wire harness vehicle before parking, especially in accident. are normal. Take appropriate action if summer. Since the three-way catalytic In the event of a vehicle fire, remain there are any problems. converter is very hot after driving a long calm and take effective action to distance, it may cause a fire if there are
Starting and Driving 3-9 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual put the fire out, reducing loss as much as possible: a. Pay attention to the fire premonitions, such as abnormal noise, foreign odours. If you detect any premonition, stop the engine and your vehicle immediately and take positive remedial action. b. Call fire reporting line at once while contacting BYD service shops and insurance agency. Tips To prevent property loss in the event of an accident, it is recommended to purchase "spontaneous combustion insurance".
Starting and Driving 3-10 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Chapter 4 Emergency Treatment
If the Car Cannot Start Up ...... 4-2 If Engine Stalls during Driving ...... 4-4 If the Car Overheats ...... 4-4 If the Vehicle has to be Towed ...... 4-6
Emergency Treatment 4-1 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual If the Car Cannot Start Up tightened and cleaned properly. please contact your BYD service 2. If the battery terminals are normal, station for adjustment or repair. (a) Simple Check open the rear interior light. If the light cannot be turned on or is dim, (b) Start Engine with Fuel Spill Before performing the following it shows that the battery is weak. inspections, check if you can start the Start the engine by jump starting. If the engine fails to start, maybe there is engine normally according to the Refer to the instructions "(3) Jump fuel spill as a result of repeated starting. instructions and procedures in Starting". Chapter 3 "How to Start Engine", and In this case, depress the throttle pedal If the interior light is on but the if there is sufficient fuel. Meanwhile, firmly while starting the vehicle, and engine cannot start, please contact please check if the spare key can start hold the throttle pedal for about 5 your BYD service station. the engine. If the engine can be seconds. Then release the pedal and started successfully, it is proved that The starter can drive the engine move your foot away, and restart the the original key may be damaged. rotating at normal speed, but the engine after that. You need to let your BYD service engine cannot run independently: station inspect your keys. If all keys If the engine still cannot start when do not function, the key or smart key 1. Restart Engine performing above starting procedure system may be malfunctioning, please 2. If the engine cannot start up, there for 5 seconds, please wait for a few contact your BYD service station. may be a fuel spill as a result of minutes and try again. repeated starting. Please see "(b) If Engine Cannot Rotate or Rotate Start Engine with Fuel Spill" for If the engine still cannot be started, Slowly more details. please contact your BYD service station for adjustment or repair. 1. Check whether battery terminals are 3. If the engine still fails to start,
Emergency Treatment 4-2 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Tips start. Otherwise when the engine charging battery is applicable. Ensure the interval between two starts, there may be damage to the engine starts is longer than 1 minute. vehicle or a collision. It may also Procedures of Jump Start cause the three-way catalytic You may start the engine 1. If the charging battery is installed on converter to overheat, which may continuously 3 times at most. another car, please make sure there lead to fire. Otherwise, the starter and circuit is no contact between the two cars. system may be overheated. If the battery power is run out, Shut down all electrical devices. the current clock time and preset 2. If the engine of the vehicle charged (c) Jump Start frequency in the audio system with batteries is not started, then will be cancelled. start and run the engine for a few To prevent the vehicle and electrical The battery is dangerous, please minutes. Step lightly on the throttle attachments and persons from damage refer to Chapter 7 to learn about pedal to keep the engine running at and injury due to battery explosion, the hazard of the battery. 2,000 rpm during a jump-start. sulphuric acid solution corrosion and The battery contains corrosive 3. Connect wires in order of a, b, c, d: combustion of electrical installations, it sulphuric acid. While making a is strongly recommended to contact a a. Connect the clamp of anode jump start, wear goggles and BYD service station for help. (red) jump starting cable to protect your skin, clothes, and anode terminal ("+") of the the car from being sulphuric acid depleted battery. Tips spillage. The engine cannot be started by b. Connect the other clamp of The charging battery must be 12 pushing or towing the BYD vehicle anode (red) jump starting cable V. Before conducting a jump with an automatic transmission. to anode terminal ("+") of the start, please make sure the charging battery. Do not push or pull the vehicle to
Emergency Treatment 4-3 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual c. Connect the clamp of cathode carefully in the reversed order of Please take actions as per the (black) jump starting cable to connection: disconnect the cathode procedures below: cathode terminal ("-") of the starting cable first, and then charging battery. disconnect the anode starting a. Drive away from the heavy traffic d. Connect the another clamp of cable. road, park in a safe place, and turn on the hazard warning lights, then cathode (black) starting cable to If unsure about the cause of battery move the shift handle to the neutral a grounded metal fixing point on capacity loss, please contact a BYD position and apply the parking the car with depleted battery. service station to have the vehicle brake. Turn off the air conditioning checked. Tips if it is operating. Then, place the When connecting, keep your body If Engine Stalls during Driving warning triangle in the direction of away from the battery and do not approaching vehicles according to traffic regulations. allow the connecting cable to get a. Slow down and drive the vehicle to a If there is coolant spouting out of close to the engine components, safe place. b. the radiator or expansion tank, otherwise, it may result in personal b. Turn on the hazard warning light please switch off the engine. Open injury. switch. the bonnet after the steam clears. If c. Try to start the engine again. no coolant is spouting, just keep the 4. Start the engine in the normal way, engine running and make sure the and then step lightly on the If the Car Overheats cooling fan is working; if not, please throttle pedal to keep the engine If the engine coolant thermometer turn off the power switch. running for several minutes at a indicates overheating, or there is
speed of 2,000 rpm. power loss, loud knocking, or bang,
5. Disconnect the starting cable the engine may be overheated.
Emergency Treatment 4-4 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Tips please check the coolant expansion When the car is stopped, do not use To avoid personal injury, please tank. If it is dry, please add coolant the air conditioner for long time, keep the engine bonnet closed until to the tank until the level is between because the air conditioner will lead to there is no coolant coming out. The the maximum and minimum limit high engine speed and cause spouting of coolant means high scale lines while the engine is accident or engine overheating, which pressure. running. may result in fire.
f. When the coolant temperature drops to normal, recheck the If the Vehicle has to be Towed c. Check if there is any coolant coolant level in the tank again and Contact a BYD service station if the leakage under the radiator, hose add additional coolant if necessary. vehicle has to be towed. Never tow and the bottom of vehicle. Obvious coolant level drop means with rope or chain by other vehicles as
leakage in the cooling system, it is very dangerous. WARNING please contact a BYD service There are three usual towing station for examination. When the engine is running, please methods.
keep your hands and clothes away from the working fan & driving belt WARNING a. Platform Lift Type - the vehicle will of the engine. be loaded on a tow truck, which is When the engine and radiator are the best towing method. under high temperature, do not b. Wheel Lift Type - the tow truck d. If there is coolant leakage, please remove the radiator cap as inserts two supporting arms under shut down the engine at once and spouting high-temperature steam the bottom of the tyre (front or rear) contact a BYD service station for and liquid under pressure may to lift the wheels. The other two help. cause serious personal injury. e. In case of no obvious leakage, wheels are still on the ground.
Emergency Treatment 4-5 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual c. In an emergency where a tow truck is c. Move the shift lever to the D WARNING not available, the vehicle may be position, then N position. towed using a towing hook. Remove ● If your vehicle cannot be towed d. Shut down the engine. the decorative cover on the front by a platform truck, please adopt e. Make sure the start button is at bumper. Take out the hook from the the wheel lift method for towing. If the ACC position so as to keep tool box and screw it into the fixing the vehicle is at fault or damaged the steering wheel unlocked. seat securely, then tow the vehicle and only the front wheels can be on
with special towing cable. the ground, please observe the ● Improper towing preparation may following instructions: damage the transmission, please observe the procedures above. If Manual transmission: gear shifting is impossible or the engine (automatic transmission) a. Release the parking brake. cannot be started, please adopt the b. Shift the transmission to the towing method with front wheels lift. neutral position. c. Make sure the starting button is ●When adopting above method, at the ACC position so as to keep the towing distance should not the steering wheel unlocked. exceed 10 km, and the speed During emergency towing, the driver should be less than 30 km/h. should sit inside steering the vehicle Automatic transmission: and operating the brake. ●If towing the vehicle with all wheels a. Release the parking brake. on the ground, it is necessary to use b. Start the engine. special designed towing cable and
Emergency Treatment 4-6 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual specified towing hook. For the vehicle hook is not recommended, it is preparations, please see the recommended to contact a BYD procedures above. Make sure the service station for help. start button is not at the OFF position so as to keep the steering wheel Only use the specified towing hook unlocked. Confirm that all the and do not tow the rear part of the electrical accessories are all switched vehicle with all the wheels on the off to avoid battery discharging. ground, otherwise the vehicle may be damaged. ●If the steering wheel is locked, the steering system may be damaged. ●Take special care when towing the Before towing, make sure the start car. Please avoid sudden startup and button is at the ACC position and unstable driving operation, which the steering wheel moves smoothly. may exert great stress on the emergency towing hook, and towing ●Lifting the vehicle from the cable/chain. The hook, towing bumper may result in serious cable/chain may crack, in which case damage. The bumper is not there may be serious personal injury designed for supporting the vehicle or damage to the car. weight.
●Towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground and using the towing
Emergency Treatment 4-7 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Chapter 5 Vehicle Exterior Maintenance
Tips on Maintenance of Paint Surface...... 5-2 Washing and Waxing ...... 5-3 Inside Cleaning ...... 5-5 Auto Air Freshener ...... 5-7 Corrosion Prevention ...... 5-7
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance 5-1 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Tips on Maintenance of Paint quick drying. If you wash the car by e. Marks of strongly corrosive Surface yourself, only use special-purpose substances, such as tar, bird detergent. Do not use strongly droppings and insect remains, must Pay attention to the following points in alkaline washing powder, soap be cleaned off immediately. Please use and maintenance of the vehicle: water and detergent, which may use special purpose detergent. Do wash away grease in the paint and not use a knife or petrol to remove a. Clean any dust from the car before, speed up aging. When washing the the mark, otherwise the paint during and after using the car, which car at a car wash, prevent the staff surface may be damaged. can reduce dust absorption by static. from using de-waxing detergent, or the paint may be damaged. When f. Do not touch the paint with greasy b. Wash the car after it has rained. the car is used along seacoast or in hands, wipe the paint with a greasy Marks left by rain on the car body a region with heavy pollution, you cloth, or put any tools with grease will shrink in size after it stops must wash the car daily. on them or finishing cloths dipped raining, which means acid materials in organic solvent on the car body, in the rain will concentrate. Clean d. Only use a damp, clean and soft otherwise there may be a harmful any marks as soon as possible to sponge or finishing cloth to wipe the chemical reaction. avoid harm to the paint surface car, and make sure there are no g. If there is no obvious scratching, do caused by marks. metal and sand particles in it. Do not use a dry cloth, sponge or towel in not paint it again so as to avoid c. Wash the car after the engine cools order to avoid scratching. When colour non-matching and poor down. Do not wash the car in strong wiping, move the cloth gently along combination. sunlight or in high temperatures, the running water, and do not move it h. Please park the vehicle in a garage otherwise the detergent will form in a circular motion or perpendicular or a well ventilated place if it will not marks on the paint surface after to the running water. be driven for a long period. Cover
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance 5-2 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual the body with a special body cover service station to recover the body Tips in winter. For temporary parking, paint gloss. ●Clean the vehicle in a shaded please stop the vehicle in a cool Washing and Waxing place when the body does not feel and shaded place. hot. Cleaning ●Please protect your hands while i. Prevent strong impacts, knocks or cleaning the underside of the floor scratching to the paint film. If the In the cases below, the paint may peel or chassis. paint has a scratch, is sinking or off and corrosion can occur in the peeling off, please repair vehicle body and parts. Please clean a. Use hose pipe to wash away loose immediately, please contact a BYD the vehicle immediately. dirt, slush and saline-alkali at the service station for repair. bottom of the vehicle and in the a. Driving along the seacoast. recessed areas of the wheels. j. Use carbon detergent to clean b. Driving on the road covered with b. Use special detergent to wash the glossy metal parts, and apply wax anti-freezer. vehicle, following the manufacturer's regularly for protection. c. Stuck with coal tar, resin, bird instructions when mixing the k. Use quality detergent for cleaning manure, and insect remains. detergent with water. Dip a soft cloth of trim, and do not use excessive d. Driving in an area with heavy into the detergent to wipe the vehicle force when waxing to prevent the smoke, coal ash, dust, iron scurf, or gently, and use soap water and clean base layer from becoming exposed chemical substances. water to remove the dirt. e. The car is obviously covered with when the paint is penetrated. Flush with running water thoroughly, dust and slurry. c. otherwise when soap water dries it l. Please wax the vehicle regularly will leave marks. Use clean water to (once per season), contact a BYD Manual cleaning method flush each part of the vehicle after
washing in the summer.
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance 5-3 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual d. To avoid leaving water marks, please when cleaning the bumper. Do not surface. Damage to the painted surface wipe dry with a clean soft towel. Do scrub with abrasive detergents in will reduce its duration and gloss, not wipe or press too hard, or the order to prevent scratching the particularly for dark coloured cars. paint surface may be damaged. bumper. Usually the staff from car wash will tell you which washing process is suitable Decorative parts on wheels: the Asphalt from the road: wash it using for your car. decorative parts can easily be turpentine or detergent marked as damaged by organic substances. If non-harmful to painted surfaces. Waxing any organic substance spills onto the decorative parts, please wash away Polishing and waxing is with clean water and check if the parts WARNING recommended to maintain the original are damaged. Do not use organic substances beauty of the vehicle. Apply the wax
(petrol, kerosene, volatile oil, or once a month or if the vehicle surface Tips strong solvents) which may be toxic does not resist water well. Do not install plastic decorative or cause damage. pieces which have been seriously a. Before waxing, please wash and damaged on wheels, or they may Auto Car Washing dry the vehicle body even if you drop off the wheel while driving and use the mixture of detergent and thus lead to an accident. You can wash your car at an automatic wax.
car wash station. Note however that b. Please use quality polish and car Wheels: Wash only with neutral soap some types of brushes, unfiltered water, wax. When the polishing coat has water or neutral detergent. and the wash process adopted by the been weathered seriously, please Bumper: due to the relative soft machine may damage the painted use the cleaning polish which is frontage, please take special care
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance 5-4 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual separated from the car wax. otherwise water may enter the manufacturer. Follow the instructions and audio devices or other electric precautions from the manufacturer. appliances on or under the carpet Seat Belts The chrome plated surface also (mat), which may result in The seat belt can be washed with needs polishing and waxing. malfunction of the devices and neutral soap water or warm water. corrosion of the vehicle body. c. Wax the vehicle again when water Please use a sponge or soft cloth to does not bead and remains on the clean it. Check if the seat belt has surface in large patches. Carpet excessive wear, tears or cuts.
Please use quality foam detergent to Tips WARNING clean the carpet. ●The seat belt must not be cleaned When the car is placed in a with colouring agent or bleacher, or workshop with high temperatures First use the dust collector to absorb the its strength will be weakened. dust. Several kinds of foam detergents for repainting, please remove the ●Do not use the seat belt until it is are applicable: some are contained in plastic bumper from the car, or the dry. aerosol cans, and some are powders or heat may damage the bumper. liquids, which must be mixed with water Windows to generate foam. Use a sponge or Inside Cleaning brush dipped in foam to wash the carpet The windows may be cleaned with by moving in a circular motion. Tips any household window cleaner. Do not allow the water to flow onto Do not use water in order to keep the the floor while cleaning the vehicle; carpet dry. Please read and follow the instructions from the detergent
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance 5-5 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Tips above. Tips
The heating wire of rear window ● If you use a new type of liquid ● Don't wash leather with organic defroster and lead of the aerial is car freshener, do not spill the liquid substances at all, like volatile oil, fixed to the interior of the rear onto the vehicle’s interior surfaces. alcohol, petrol, or acid or alkaline window glass. Strong wiping or It may contain the ingredients solution, etc, as they will cause wiping up and down, may cause mentioned above. leather to fade. ruptures. Therefore, when wiping ● A lylon brush or synthetic fibre the rear window, you should wipe it Leather Trim inside the Car cloth etc will scratch and damage lightly and wipe from left to right. the good texture on the leather For leather trimming, you can use surface. neutral detergent intended for woolen Instrument panel, console panel ● Dirty decorative leather pieces fabrics to clean them. and switches will cause mildew. Especially, keep
the decorative pieces clean and Remove dirt using a piece of soft cloth Tips protected from oil stains. dampened with 5% solution of neutral ● Do not use organic substances detergent for wool. Then, thoroughly ● Exposure to prolonged periods (kerosene, alcohol, petrol etc.) or wipe off all traces of detergent with a of sunlight will cause the leather alkaline or acidic solutions. These piece of clean damp cloth. Allow the surface to harden or shrink. chemicals may corrupt the interior leather to dry in a ventilated shaded Therefore, the car should be parked device surfaces. area. in a cool and shaded place, ● Before using detergent or polish, especially in the summer. first please make sure they do not ● During hot summer periods, as the include the substances mentioned temperature inside the car rises
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance 5-6 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual easily, objects made from plastics or Generally speaking, there are two Check the humidity of floor covering. wax-included materials, may stick to reasons for vehicle corrosion: The carpet and floor cushion will keep leather in the high-temperature the humidity for a long time, especially environment. a. The moisture accumulates in the in winter. hole of body. The mud which Wash the bottom of the body using a It is recommended to have your accumulates in the clearance and high pressure spray gun. It is vehicle cleaned by a BYD service holes of the vehicle bottom easily particularly important for vehicles that station. accumulates moisture and causes drive on salted roads in winter. It is the parts to corrode more easily. also a good method to use in areas Auto Air Freshener b. Scaling off protective layer and where the climate is wet and often has paint of body surface and vehicle a sea breeze. Since the chemical compositions in bottom. Check and repair the anti-dust layer of some liquid air fresheners may result the bottom of the vehicle regularly. in broken or faded interior devices, Performing simple periodic please use a solid air freshener or maintenance is helpful to avoid deodorant. vehicle corrosion.
If a liquid air freshener is used, make Immediately repair flaking paint or sure it is securely fixed to avoid scratch. spillage whilst driving. Check and wash the door as well as Corrosion Prevention drain hole under the body.
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance 5-7 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Chapter 6 Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance ...... 6-2 Does Your Car need Repairing...... 6-3 Maintenance Program ...... 6-4
Maintenance Instructions 6-1 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Maintenance "Maintenance & Repair Manual" program of BYD service station, in and turn to BYD service station order to provide better and more Scheduled maintenance is very regularly for car maintenance. professional maintenance service for important your car. Stated maintenance record BYD Auto Company strongly BYD service stations have spent a recommends that users protect BYD Please fill all stated maintenance large amount of money on special S6 cars by following the maintenance items into the schedule at BYD tools and maintenance equipment for program below, because scheduled service station and keep all receipts BYD cars, which helps to provide maintenance serves the following safe.To make sure your vehicle runs better complete maintenance tasks as purposes: optimally, follow the maintenance well as reduce expenses, and provide schedule. quicker and better service for you. a. Saves fuel BYD service stations can perform all b. Extends its operating life Where can you get maintenance the maintenance programs for your c. Enjoy your driving service? car – reliably and economically. d. Drive safely and stably e. Conform to regulations on It is recommended to keep your Which maintenance items can be maintenance vehicle maintained at your local BYD completed by driver himself? f. Conform to governmental service station. BYD technicians are regulations all well-trained professionals. They Some simple maintenance tasks can will get the latest service information, be performed by a driver with some Tips such as proceedings about technique, mechanical knowledge and basic Please refer to BYD S6 maintenance and internal training auto-repairing tools. For instruction details, see Chapter 7. Naturally, you
Maintenance Instructions 6-2 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual can get all maintenance items at your b. The car is leaking underneath (air BYD service station. conditioning water drops are normal); Notes: special tools and professional c. Abnormal exhaust sound; skills are required for part of maintenance operation. These items d. Flat tyre; excessive noise made by must be maintained by qualified tyres while cornering; uneven tyre technicians from a BYD service wear; station. They can keep a record of e. The vehicle leans to one side while maintenance for your car, which will braking or driving in a straight line be very helpful when you need on level ground; maintenance service. f. Abnormal noises related to Does Your Car need Repairing? movement of suspension system; g. Loss of brake effectiveness or Pay attention to changes in vehicle spongy feeling when braking; performance and sound, as well as visual signs for necessary repair. h. Engine coolant temperature stays Some important conditions are shown higher than normal continually; as below: i. Engine malfunction light comes on (after vehicle starting). a. Engine hunting or instable, obvious decrease in power, abnormal If you notice any of these; please engine noise; contact a BYD service station at once.
Maintenance Instructions 6-3 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Maintenance Program
Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first Maintenance Intervals ×1,000 km 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73 78 83 88 93 98 First Maintenance Months maintena 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 Items nce Engine and transmission 1. Check for cracks, chips, wear on the I I I I R I I I I I multi-wedge belt and adjust its tension 483QB Check every 20,000 km; replace every 80,000 km; shorten the cycle according to engine condition 2. Replace the timing belt 488QA Check every 20,000 km; replace every 80,000 km; shorten the cycle according to of engine (timing chain) engine condition 4G69 Check every 20,000 km; replace every 100,000 km; shorten the cycle according to engine condition 3. Check if any damage on the ignition I I I I I I I I I I cable Common spark plug 4. Check and replace the (general Replace every 30,000 km spark plug using conditions) Iridium spark Replace every 80,000 km
Maintenance Instructions 6-4 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual plug (general using conditions) Rigorous using Shorten cycle according to condition conditions 5. Check the crankcase ventilation I I I I I I I I I I system (PVC valve and ventilation hose) 6. Check if the cooling water pipe is damaged and confirm if the pipe joint is I I I I I I I I I I locked tightly 7. Check the engine coolant level in the I I I I I I I I I I over flow pot 8. Replace the engine coolant Replace every 2 years or 40,000 km. General using Clean every 2000 km; replace every 15,000 km 9. Replace the air filter conditions element Rigorous using Shorten cycle according to condition conditions General using R: Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months 10. Replace engine oil conditions Rigorous R: every 3,000 km
Maintenance Instructions 6-5 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual using conditions General using R: Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months 11. Replace the engine oil conditions filter Rigorous using R: every 3,000 km conditions 12. Check battery I I I I I I I I I I 13. Check the engine idle speed I I I I I I I I I I 14. Check the ignition timing I I I I I I 15. Check and adjust the valve gap I I I I I I I I I I 16. Check the joint of exhaust pipe for I I I I I I I I I I I gas leak 17 Throttle control cable I I I I I I I I I I I 18. Throttle Body Clean every 10,000 km 19. Injection nozzle I I I I I I 20. Check the oxygen sensor I I I I I I I I I I 21. Check the three-way catalytic I I I I I I I I I I converter 22. Fuel filter R: Replace every 10,000 km or 6 months 23. Fuel tank cover, fuel pipe and joint I I I I I I 24. Activated carbon canister I I I I I I I I I I
Maintenance Instructions 6-6 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual General using I R R I R I R I I I 25. Check and replace the conditions gear oil in the manual Rigorous transmission using R: Shorten the cycle as required conditions General using Check and supplement it every 1 year or 20,000 km 26. Check and replace the conditions gear oil in the automatic Rigorous transmission using Replace it every 40,000 km conditions Chassis and Car Body 27. Check and tighten the chassis set I I I I I I I I I I screws 28. Brake pedal and parking brake I I I I I I I I I I 29. Brake pad and brake disc I I I I I I I I I I 30. Brake fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 31. Pipeline and hose of brake system I I I I I I I I I I 32. Power steering fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 33. Steering wheel, draw bar I I I I I I I I I I 34. Dust cover of transmission shaft I I I I I I I I I I 35 Ball pin and dust cover I I I I I I I I I I
Maintenance Instructions 6-7 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual 36. Front and rear suspension I I I I I I I I I I 37. Tyre and inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 38. Check the front and rear wheel I I I I I I I I I I alignment 39. Check if the wheel bearing has end I I I I I I I I I I play 40. Check clutch function and adjust I I I I I I I I I I pedal travel 41. Clutch fluid I I I I I I I I R I I I I I I I I I I I 42. Clutch pipes and hoses I I I I I I I I I I 43. Cooling or heating system I I I I I I I I I I 44. Air filter of air conditioner I R R R R R R R R R 45. Air conditioner refrigerant I I I I I I I I I I 46. Check SRS I I I I I I I I I I 47. Inspect the vehicle body damage Every year conditions
Remarks: a. Symbol meaning in the schedule
I = Check, adjust or replace if necessary; R = Replace. b. Depending on the dirt level of the petrol engine, early replacement may be required. "Serious condition" refers to: (1) The vehicle is driving in dusty area, or the vehicle is in salty surroundings.
Maintenance Instructions 6-8 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual (2) Frequent driving on bumpy roads, slopes, water-accumulated roads or mountain paths. (3) Driving in cold areas. (4) Frequently keeping engine idling for a long time or the vehicle frequently drives on short trips. (5) Use the brakes frequently and often operate sudden brakes. (6) Use it as a taxi. (7) At 32 or above, the driving time in heavy traffic area is 50% of the gross time or more. (8) At 30 °C or above, the driving time at 120 km/h or above is 50% of the gross time or more. (9) Frequent driving under overloaded conditions.
Maintenance Instructions 6-9 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Chapter 7 Self-maintenance
Precautions on Self-maintenance ...... 7-2 Open Engine Bonnet ...... 7-3 Engine Oil ...... 7-4 Cooling System ...... 7-4 Windscreen Washer ...... 7-5 Wiper Blade ...... 7-6 Transmission Fluid ...... 7-7 Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid ...... 7-7 Power Steering Fluid ...... 7-7 Three-Way Catalytic Converter ...... 7-8 Air Filter Element ...... 7-8 Fuel Filter ...... 7-9 Engine Bonnet Lock ...... 7-9 Battery ...... 7-9 Air Conditioning System ...... 7-11 Driving Belt ...... 7-11 Tyre ...... 7-11 Lamps ...... 7-14 Lamp Mist ...... 7-14 Vehicle Storage ...... 7-15
Self-maintenance 7-1 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Precautions on Self-maintenance watches and neckties. ● Be sure to handle the battery with In case of self maintenance, you ● Immediately after driving, some special care, as it contains corrosive must follow the correct procedures components in the engine sulphuric acid. in this section. compartment will be very hot, so ● Do not go under your vehicle with observe caution and do not touch only the body jack supporting it. This Chapter only explains them. Always use automotive jack stands or maintenance operations which can ● If the engine is hot, do not remove other solid supports if you have to easily be carried out by yourself. the radiator cap to prevent burning work under your vehicle.
However, some items must still be yourself. ● Use goggles whenever you work performed at a BYD service station. ● Do not leave inflammable, such on or under your vehicle to prevent
as paper or rags, in the engine injury. During operation, you must pay special compartment. ●Since the brake fluid is harmful to attention to avoiding accidental injuries. eyes and paint surface, be careful You are required to follow the special ● Be sure that the power is off if you when refilling. If the brake fluid preventive measures below. work near the electric cooling fan or comes into contact with your skin, radiator grille. With the power on, the rinse with soap water. If the brake Tips electric cooling fan will automatically start to run if the engine coolant fluid comes into contact with your ● When the engine is running, you temperature is high or the air eyes, wash your eyes at once, and must keep your body, clothes and conditioning is turned on. seek medical advice immediately. tools away from the running fans ● Window cleaner, steering fluid and drive belt of the engine, and ● Do not smoke for fear of causing and brake fluid are flammable, keep remove items such as rings, a fire around the fuel tank or the them away from sparks and naked battery.
Self-maintenance 7-2 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual flames. compartment.
● The battery and ignition coils bear ● Note: do not scratch the glass by WARNING high current or high voltage. Protect the wiper bracket. their terminals to avoid shorting. ● Before driving, be sure that the Open Engine Bonnet bonnet is closed and securely ● If the coolant or brake fluid locked. Otherwise, the bonnet may overflows, rinse with water to avoid open unexpectedly while driving damaging the components or paint and an accident may occur. finish.
● Do not drop anything into the spark plug hole.
● You can only use the specified spark plug. Using another spark plug may damage the engine or generate Latch electromagnetic interference.
● Do not refill too much power steering fluid, or it may overflow when starting the vehicle.
● Do not drive with the air filter removed, otherwise it may cause excessive engine wear due to dust being drawn into the cylinders and causing backfire in the engine
Self-maintenance 7-3 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Engine oil Recommended engine oil hot and lead to burns. Be careful and wear protective clothes when Engine oil is a kind of Consumable, Engine oil is a major contributor to operating in the engine which is very important to ensure the your engine's performance and compartment. engine runs normally. Therefore, service life. Therefore, always use ● Prolonged and repeated contact check the engine oil level regularly. high-quality and detergent engine oil. with used engine oil may cause skin For your vehicle, it is recommended to irritation. If your skin comes into The consumption of engine oil is use the same grade engine oil or contact with this kind of engine oil, determined by driving, weather and above. wash it with soap and clean water. road conditions. For a new engine, API grade: SG or above the oil consumption may be more. SAE:Choose the appropriate oil type Cooling System for local climate”
Make sure to park the car on level ground, switch off the engine and wait WARNING for 3 minutes, then check the engine oil level. ● Do not splash engine oil on parts MAX of the car. If the oil level is near or lower than the ● Check the oil level on the oil MIN low oil scale line, you must go to a dipstick once again after engine oil BYD service station to add the refilling. Avoid overfilling, or the appropriate amount of engine oil. engine could be damaged.
● Engine oil, engine components
and exhaust system may be very
Self-maintenance 7-4 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual If the coolant level in the coolant Windscreen Washer reservoir is at or below the (MIN) Check the level in the windscreen scale, fill coolant to the (MAX) scale. washer reservoir at least once a Note that coolant of different brands month during normal using. In poor and types cannot be mixed. weather conditions, if you use the washer frequently, check the level in Inspect the cooling system for leaks. If the windscreen washer reservoir the reservoir is completely empty, you when adding fuel. should also check the coolant level in The windscreen washer reservoir is the radiator. located in the engine compartment behind the right headlight. When you refill the reservoir, clean Never add any rust inhibitor or other the edges of the windscreen wiper additives to the cooling system, since Check the reservoir's level by blades with windscreen washer fluid the additives may not be compatible removing the cap and looking at the on a clean cloth. This will help to keep with the coolant or engine level gauge attached to the cap. the blade edges in good condition. components. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality WARNING windscreen washer fluid. This can WARNING increase the cleaning capability, and ● Do not fill the windscreen washer To avoid burning, do not remove prevent freezing in cold weather. reservoir with engine antifreeze or a the radiator cap when the engine is vinegar/water solution. Antifreeze can hot. damage the vehicle's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage
Self-maintenance 7-5 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual the windscreen washer motor. 4. During washing and body paint Tips maintenance, it is not necessary to Regularly clean the windshield and ● It is recommended to only use the wax the windshield. The wax layer wiper blade (once every one or two windscreen washer fluid which is will reflect light in poor lighting, weeks). available from BYD service stations. which will affect the sight and traffic It is also recommended to wipe safety. Rinse with purified water periodically even if it does not rain Wiper Blade after washing the blade, and use (once every one or two days). The blade strips made of synthetic specialized glass-wax cleaning The windshield must remain fully rubber, are wearing parts. The using agent to remove the wax layer on wet when scraping the windshield environment of the car and the habits the windshield; with the blade (if it doesn’t rain, might cause damage to the blade, so 5. Do not rinse the blade with water spray the windshield with washing in order to ensure the life of the blade gun directly when washing the car liquid first). and the driving safety, please note the to prevent damage to the blade due Use special windshield cleaner to following. to high water pressure. clean the windshield. 1. Do not scrape the ice from the Lift the wiper arm before cleaning the If soil or insect's body adheres to windshield surface with the blade; windshield; the specific methods of the windshield, wipe with a rag use a special ice scraper instead; operation are as follows: timely. 2. Do not scrape dirty, oily or waxed 1. Turn off the car power; If the windshield has pits knocked windshield surface; 2. Grasp the upper end of the wiper by gravel, service or replace timely. 3. Keep the windshield surface clean, arm with the thumb and other Replace the wiper blade regularly and do not scrape the dust, sand, fingers, and lift the wiper arm and (every six months). insects and foreign matter on the blade assembly carefully. windshield surface;
Self-maintenance 7-6 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Transmission Fluid Brake System engine has cooled down. Look over the side of reservoir, the fluid level Checking, changing and refilling should be between the upper level transmission fluid requires and lower level. If it is below the lower professional skill and knowledge, so Upper level, refill the power steering fluid so mark please contact a BYD service station the fluid level is up to the upper level. to perform these operations. Drop in power steering fluid level Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid means that the power steering system Lower may be leaking. Check the fluid level mark Check the fluid level in the fluid frequently and check this system as reservoir monthly. The two types of The fluid level should be between the soon as possible. fluid are in the same reservoir. lower (MIN) and upper (MAX) marks on the side of fluid reservoir. If the Tips Replace the brake fluid according to level is at or below the (MIN) mark, Make sure to only use BYD recommended driving time and mileage check the braking system. Check the specified power steering fluid. in the periodical maintenance schedule. braking system for leakage and brake Use of other types of power discs for abrasion. steering fluid will damage the Make sure to use BYD original brake power steering system. fluid DOT4. The other types of brake Power Steering Fluid Refill the fluid slowly and fluid are not compatible with your carefully and do overflow. Clean vehicle's braking system. The brake Check the fluid level in the power up any spilled fluid immediately system and clutch system should use steering fluid reservoir monthly; this as it may damage the the same type of brake fluid. task should be performed after the
Self-maintenance 7-7 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual components in the engine original parts must be used. compartment. To cause the chemical reaction, the three-way catalytic converter must Please contact BYD service WARNING work at high temperatures, it may station if you have any doubt combust surrounding inflammables. When the engine is running, stay about checking fluid level or filling Therefore, park your vehicle at a away and keep inflammable fluid in gearbox. location far away from combustible material away from the exhaust Do not turn the steering wheel to objects such as dry grass and leaves. pipe. The hot gas from the exhaust the left or right end for a long In the event of failure, the three-way pipe may cause injury or fire. period. Otherwise, it may catalytic converter will cause air
damage the power steering pollution, and engine efficiency will be Air Filter Element pump. reduced. Please protect it according
to the following rules. Clean and replace the air filter
Three-way Catalytic Converter element according to recommended Keep using unleaded petrol. Even if a. driving time and mileage in the it contains a little lead, it will also The three-way catalytic converter periodical maintenance schedule. pollute the catalytic metal and contains precious metals which are cause failure. catalysts and accelerate the chemical The air filter element is installed in the reaction to purify exhaust gases, b. Keep the engine running normally. air filter case on the driver side of however, the metal hasn't been c. If your vehicle misfires, backfires, engine compartment. affected. Three-way catalytic stalls or develops another converter has a positive effect on the abnormal symptom, check and HC, CO and NOx. To replace it, BYD repair it immediately.
Self-maintenance 7-8 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual Clean If you have ever used one or more should contact a BYD service station barrels of impure fuel, you should to handle it. Intake compression air into air filter replace the fuel filter earlier. If you find element through the opposite the filter is clogged by dirt, you should WARNING direction. If you can't obtain the invite a BYD service station to check compression air, please let a BYD or replace the fuel filter. Make sure that the engine bonnet service station deal with it. lock is locked before driving. Engine Bonnet Lock Fuel Filter Battery
Pivot Replace the fuel filter according to Check the battery once per month. recommended driving time and You should check the colour of the mileage in the periodical maintenance viewport window as well as for any schedule. terminal corrosion.
If you find the fuel is polluted, the fuel Check the extent of battery terminal filter will clog quickly, so it is corrosion (white or yellow powder). To recommended to replace the fuel filter Latch assembly remove it, you should apply sodium every 10,000 km or every 6 months. bicarbonate to the surface of the Please go to a BYD service station to terminals, the terminal will produce air replace the fuel filter. If the fuel Use mild detergent to clean the bubbles and gradually turn brown. pipeline is not attached properly, fuel engine bonnet lock, then wipe on When the bubbles disappear, clean may spill out and lead to danger due multipurpose lubricating oil. You using clean water, and dry with cloth to pipeline internal pressure.
Self-maintenance 7-9 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual or paper. Finally apply grease to the ● Keep children away from the surface of the terminals to avoid battery. WARNING further corrosion. ● If electrolyte comes into contact with the skin, immediately wash the ● Charging the battery without disconnecting the cables on it may WARNING affected area thoroughly with sodium bicarbonate. If you feel seriously damage ECUs on the car. ● Precautions on Battery burning or pain, seek medical Remove the battery cables before advice immediately. connecting the battery to charger. ● The battery may produce ● When electrolyte is splashed on inflammable and explosive hydrogen. ● If the battery power is run out, your clothes, it may penetrate and When using tools, prevent the battery the current clock time and preset touch the skin. Please take off the from generating sparks. Do not frequency in the audio system will clothes with electrolyte immediately, smoke or ignite anything near the be cancelled. You need to reset if necessary, treat it as per the battery. them. previous method. ● Prevent electrolyte from touching
eye, skin or clothing. Tips To connect the battery with other Do not use the electrical devices ● Do not drink electrolyte by chargers, disconnect the anode and for a prolonged period of time mistake. cathode to prevent the electrical when the engine stops, such as ● When working near the battery, system from damage the audio system, navigation you must wear goggles. If system (if equipped), AC blower, electrolyte enters the eyes, seek light system and so on. It may medical advice immediately. make the battery discharge, and
Self-maintenance 7-10 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual then it cannot start the engine, Tips tension regulator can adjust the and even lead to permanent The condenser plates and tension of the driving belt. The needle damage to the battery. radiator fins can bend easily. on the regulator should be in Only use a low pressure spray appropriate range. Examine it Before leaving the car, make sure gun or soft brush to wash. according to recommended driving the doors are closed and all Please run the air conditioner at time and mileage in the periodical electric appliances are turned off. least once a week and ten maintenance schedule. minutes each time during cold Air Conditioning System seasons, when driving the Tyre vehicle at a constant speed and The air conditioning system is a closed normal engine temperature, to To drive your vehicle safely, it should system, and any maintenance must be circulate the lubricant in the be equipped with tyres of proper type performed by a BYD service station. To coolant. and size, and keep adequate tread keep it working effectively, you can If the cooling effect is not as and correct tyre pressure. perform the following operations. good as before, please contact Regularly check the engine radiator a BYD service station to Tyre Inflation and A/C condenser. Remove leaves, maintain it. insects and dust attached to their Keeping the tyres properly inflated surfaces. These foreign substances Driving Belt gives the best possible will block the airflow and reduce the Check the driving belt status, and manoeuvrability, ride comfort and cooling effect. Clean them with a low check every belt's edge for cracking tread service life. Insufficient inflation pressure spray gun or soft brush. or abrasion. of tyres causes uneven wear, affects Mitsubishi 4G69 engine's automatic manoeuvrability and fuel economy and is more likely to cause the tyres to
Self-maintenance 7-11 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual fail due to overheating. If over-inflated, excessively. 9）Difficulty in operation the ride may be more harsh, and it 10）Excessive wear of centre of tyre would be easier to cause damage Tips tread from road hazards, as well as cause ●Maintain the correct tyre pressure uneven wear. in case of the following conditions: Tread wear marks For the recommended tyre pressures, 1）Low tyre pressure (insufficient air please refer to the placard on the filling) driver's door frame for correct pressures when the tyres are cold. 2）Excessive wear
Inspection 3）Abnormal wear 4）Hard steering Every time you check the tyre pressure, 5）Air leakage due to overheating of examine the tyres for damage, foreign tyres objects and abrasion as well. The tyres have wear marks moulded 6）Deteriorated sealability at the Replace the tyre if you find damage into the tread. When the tread wears a. edge of tyre. and bulges on the tyre tread or sides. down, you will see a wide band 7）Deformation of wheel and/or across the tread. This means that b. There are cuts, splits or cracks on detachment of tyre and wheel there is less than 1.6 mm of tread left the tyre sides. Replace the tyre if its ） on the tyre. As for this kind of tyre, it fabric or cord is exposed. 8 High Tyre Pressure (excessive air filling) may give very little adhesive force on c. Replace if the tread is worn wet roads. Replace the tyre if you see
Self-maintenance 7-12 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual three or more tread wear marks. Tyre Rotation rotation.
Maintenance Non-directional The figure above shows how to wheels and tyres change the vehicle's tyre position. In addition to properly inflating, correct wheel alignment could also WARNING decrease the tyre wear. If you find a Front tyre is worn unevenly, contact a BYD ● Do not mix radial, bias-belted or service station to check the wheel bias-ply tyres. alignment. Directional wheels and tyres ● Do not use tyre sizes other than
those recommended by The tyre has been balanced at the manufacturers. factory. If you feel a constant vibration ● Do not use tyres on BYD S6 if while driving, please contact a BYD you do not know how they were service station to check the tyres. If Front used previously. any tyre ever has been repaired or replaced, make sure to re-balance the tyre. Chains
To extend the tyre service life and Snow chains are only used for make it wear more evenly, change the emergencies or in special areas. position of tyres every 10,000 km. You Install the snow chains on the front should move the tyres to the positions wheels. Please pay special attention shown above when performing each when driving your vehicle with snow
Self-maintenance 7-13 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual chains on slippery roads, such as specified by chain manufacturer. Do not touch the glass portion of the those covered with ice or snow. Since ● Drive carefully with tyre chains bulb with bare skin or hard objects. some snow chains may damage the installed and avoid protrusion, Lamp Mist tyres, wheels, suspensions and holes and sharp turns on the road, vehicle body, choose chains with which may jolt the car. small teeth in order to allow sufficient ● When tyre chain is installed, After heavy rain or cleaning, the gaps between tyre and other parts in avoid sharp turn or braking with combination lights, tail lights or turn the wheel well. Look through and read wheels locked, which may pose signals of exterior rear-view mirrors parts assembly graph and other adverse effect to car operability. may have mist. This is similar with the instructions of chain manufacturer ● When tyre chains are installed, phenomenon that one side of the carefully. Before purchase and slow the car down before turning to window condensates during rain, and installation, please consult a BYD prevent losing control of the car. does not mean that your car has a service station. After installation is fault. completed, drive on icy and snowy The lamps have relatively closed and roads below 30 km/h. To reduce the Lamps small space and the temperature is abrasion of tyres and chains as far as high after lit (mask and mirror may be possible, please avoid driving with the deformed easily), and thus need heat The headlights have been aligned tyre installed chains on roads which dissipation. In order to meet the before delivery. If the vehicle is are not covered with ice and snow. dissipation requirements after lit, the heavily loaded frequently, the lamps have vents in the lamp shell to headlights may need to be aligned Tips generate convection heat with the again. Please go to a BYD service ● The driving speed should not be surrounding environment. The greater station to complete this task. higher than 30 km/h or the speed the temperature difference, the more Hold the bulb steel socket to replace. active the convection is. In the
Self-maintenance 7-14 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual convection process, the moisture in time. c. Clean and dry the vehicle body the air will inevitably be brought inside If water accumulates in the thoroughly. the lamp. Due to the solar radiation, lamps, please drive the car to a d. Clear the interior and make sure convection, and bulb heating, the BYD service station for repairs. that the carpet and floor mat is lamp is not a space of constant completely dry. temperature, so that moisture in the WARNING e. Release the parking handle. Apply air condenses into mist or water reverse gear (manual transmission) droplets easily on the lamp surface When the headlight halogen bulbs or parking gear (automatic with low temperature. This heat are on, they become very hot. transmission). convection is a natural phenomenon. Grease, sweat or scratches on the f. To park your vehicle for a long time,
glass will result in bulb breakage support it with jack stands to clear it Tips due to overheating. from the ground. If the inside of the headlamps g. Open a window (if it is parked and the inside of turn signals in Vehicle Storage indoors). the exterior rear-view mirrors h. Disconnect the battery cathode have mist, the air humidity may To park the vehicle for a long period cable. be high or the temperature (over one month), prepare as follows. difference between the car and These preparations may prevent the i. Raise the front wiper arm with a its surroundings is great. In this vehicle from deteriorating and make it towel or cloth to prevent it touching case, please turn on the easy to start it again. If possible, park the windscreen. headlights or turn signals when it indoors. j. To prevent sticking, spray silicone driving, and the mist will ketene lubricant on the weather a. Please refill fuel. disappear after a short period of sealing positions of all doors, and b. Replace the engine oil and filter. apply wax to the connecting
Self-maintenance 7-15 BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual positions of door sealing strips. k. Cover the body with a ventilated cotton cover, as a plastic cloth will damage the body paint because it may accumulate moisture. l. If possible, start and run the engine for a moment once per month.
If your vehicle is parked for more than a year, please go to a BYD service station to perform overall maintenance.
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