BYD e6A, Owner'S Manual

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BYD e6A AUTO Owner's Manual
2-12 Starting and Driving
Before starting the vehicle
a. Check the environment around the car
before getting in.
b. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
height of the head protection device,
steering wheel angle.
c. Adjust inner and outer rear view mirrors.
d. Lock all doors.
e. Fasten seat belts.
Once the vehicle anti-theft system is set by
the "LOCK" button on the wireless remote
controller, it must be cancelled by pressing
the "UNLOCK" button again before starting
the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle cannot be
started.
Vehicle Starting Method
(a) Before Staring
a. Disable the vehicle anti-theft system.
b. Depress the service braking pedal.
c. Release the parking brake pedal.
d. Set the shift handle to Dgear.
(b) Starting the vehicle
Confirm that the procedures in "(a) Before
Vehicle Starting" have been completed before
cranking the power assembly.
Normal Starting Procedures
The motor controller program controls the
proper distribution of starting voltages and
currents automatically. Please follow the
procedures below to start the vehicle.
To start the electric vehicle, press the
"ENGINE START STOP" switch while the
intelligent key is inside the vehicle. The OK
light will come on when the vehicle has been
successfully started.
If the vehicle cannot be started normally,
please refer to "If Vehicle Cannot be Started
Normally" in chapter 3.
Safety Check Before Driving
It is recommended to perform a vehicle safety
check before driving.
The check takes just a few minutes and
allows you enjoy to a safe and comfortable
driving experience. You need some general
knowledge about vehicle systems and a pair
of sharp eyes!
Check Before Starting the Power Assembly
Vehicle Exterior Conditions
Tires: check tire pressure with a gauge, and
check if there are any cuts, damage or
excessive wear.
Wheel Nuts: make sure there no nuts are
loose or missing.
Leakage: if the vehicle has been parked for a
while, you must check if there is brake fluid,
engine oil, coolant or other fluid leakage
under the vehicle (Water drops produced by
AC system are normal).
Lighting: make sure headlights, parking lights,
width-indicator lights, turn signal lights and
other lights work normally. Check illumination
intensity of headlights.