BYD BYD5030XXYBEV2, Manual

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7-2 Maintenance of Vehicle Body 197
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Do not touch the painted surface of vehicle body with greasy hand, or wipe the painted
surface with a piece of greasy wiping cloth at will. To prevent causing any chemical
reaction, do not place a greasy tool or wiping cloth containing organic solvent on the
vehicle body.
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To prevent causing color nonconformity or poor bonding, do not conduct secondary
paint spraying if the painted surface has no obvious scratches.
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For long-time parking, the vehicle should be parked in the garage or at a well-
ventilated place. In addition, the vehicle should be parked with a special cover in
winter. For temporary parking, the vehicle should be parked at a shady and cool place.
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Prevent causing strong impact, bumping and scratches on paint film of the vehicle
body. It is recommended to have the painted surface with scratches, indentations or
peels repaired by a BYD authorised service provider without delay.
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Use graphite powder detergent to clean plated metal parts and regularly wax them for
protection.
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Use high-quality detergent to clean trims on the vehicle body. To prevent penetrating
the paint coat, do not apply wax forcefully.
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Regularly wax the painted surface for protection (once a quarter) and contact a BYD
authorised service provider for maintenance to recover the brightness and glossiness
of the painted surface of vehicle body.
Cleaning of Vehicle Exterior
Wash the vehicle as per the normally used vehicle washing method
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Driving under the following conditions will cause peel-off of the paint coat or corrosion
of the vehicle body and parts, so the vehicle must be washed at once:
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When driving in a coastal area.
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When driving on a road distributed with antifreeze agent.
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When any coal tar, resin, bird dropping or dead body of insect is left on the vehicle
body.
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When driving in the areas containing a large amount of smoke, coal ash, dust,
scrap iron or chemical substances;
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When the vehicle is obviously contaminated by dust and mud.
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Method of manual cleaning:
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Wash away loose dirt with a water hose, and wash off all mud or road salt and
alkali at the bottom of vehicle body and in the recessed positions of wheels.