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BYD F3DM, Owner'S Manual

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F3DM Owner’s Manual

Gear Shifting 

Gear Shifting 
Handle Button

Unlock 
Button

Gear Shifting Handle Position 
Parking  gear  (P)  –  in  this  position, 
gear shifting mechanism has a locking 
function. To apply parking gear, you 
must press gear shifting handle button. 
To avoid damaging gear in the power 
train, you cannot apply parking gear 
until parking the car properly. When 
you have to switch parking gear to 
other gears, please step on brake 
pedal, turn the key to the ignition 

switch “ON” and press down the gear 
shifting handle button to shift from P 
gear. Unlocking button can also be 
used for mechanical unlocking for gear 
shifting mechanism. 
Reverse gear (R) – to apply reverse 
gear, you cannot do this until parking 
the car properly. To switch N gear to 
P gear, please press the gear shifting 
handle button. 
Neutral gear (N) – when you need to 
stop the car temporarily and get power 
train started, you can shift to N gear. 
Driving gear (D) – use this gear for 
normal driving. With your foot holding 
down the brake pedal, shift the selector 
lever to “D”. Release the parking 
brake and brake pedal. Depress the 
accelerator pedal slowly for smooth 
starting.

WARNING

 

y

Gear shifting handle must be at P 

or N gear when starting the car. 

 

y

When you want to stop the car 

at  D,  N  or  R  gear,  you  should 
step on brake pedal forcibly as 
well as move your feet from the 
accelerator pedal. Whatever the 
reason is, the driver must shift 
to P gear and pull up the parking 
brake handle as long as he 
leaves the car. 

 

y

Never  put  your  foot  on  the 

accelerator pedal while shifting, 
unless it may cause abrupt 
acceleration.

 

y

When  driving  forward,  it  is 

forbidden to use R or P gear 
and please make sure you have 
stopped the car properly before 
using P or R gear to avoid 
damaging the transmission.

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Summary of Contents for F3DM

Page 1: ...m of the hybrid vehicle without permission such as vehicle alarm sound system and other electronic components Otherwise it may affect your vehicle s performance or cause serious injuries to you or others In addition damage performance problems or injuries resulting from the modification are not covered by BYD s warranty This manual is guidance of operating BYD F3DM properly rather than an indicati...

Page 2: ...your contact information with your dealer If any change of your contact please contact BYD authorized dealers to update your information immediately March 2011 BYD AUTO CO LTD All rights reserved This material may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the written permission of BYD Auto 使用手册小330 indd 2 2011 4 13 18 36 37 ...

Page 3: ...Instruments and Controllers 19 1 Appearance of Instrument Panel 19 2 Key and Car Door 25 3 Seats Seat Belts Steering Wheel and Rear view Mirrors 43 4 Lights Wipers EV and HEV Switch 65 5 Instruments and Maintenance Indicators 73 6 Ignition Switch Parking Brake and Parking Assistance System 85 7 Auto Audio System 91 8 Air conditioning System 101 9 Charging System 111 10 Other Equipment 117 使用手册小330...

Page 4: ... 135 4 In Case of An Emergency 145 5 Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care 159 6 Maintenance and Care Instructions 169 7 Self maintenance 179 1 Foreword 179 2 Engine and Chassis 185 3 Electric Appliance 195 8 Part Specifications 207 使用手册小330 indd 4 2011 4 13 18 36 37 ...

Page 5: ... follows besides specific marks are stick on your vehicle Illustrations in this manual are only for reference Please refer to the vehicle as standard WARNING This is a warning against anything which may cause serious injury to people or serious damage to the vehicle if you don t follow these instructions NOTICE This is a warming against anything which may cause injury to people or damage to the ve...

Page 6: ...e a booster seat and a shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat Beware of airbags hazard While airbags can protect you in collisions they also will cause serious or fatal injuries to people who do not operate properly such as sit too close to the airbags or who are not properly restrained Therefore Ensure to follow all instructions and warning in this manual Contro...

Page 7: ...ater NOTICE y y Because your BYD F3DM is a hybrid vehicle which is not used widely for you enjoy the after sale and repair properly do not drive your F3DM far away from the sale service areas y y Because the structure of the hybrid vehicle is more complex so it may take a longer time to repair your F3DM please be more patient y y To keep your F3DM in a good p erfo rma nce p le a se d ri ve your ve...

Page 8: ...ING y y Do not touch the high voltage cables orange colored and their connectors to avoid injury to you or others y y Do follow the warning labels attached to the high voltage parts y y Do not remove or replace the high voltage parts such as the inverter unit power battery etc Scrapping of your BYD F3DM The SRS airbag and seat belt devices in your BYD F3DM contain explosive If the vehicle is scrap...

Page 9: ...ric shock y y Do not touch any high voltage wirings and their connectors and high voltage parts such as converter unit hybrid vehicle battery etc to avoid injury to you y y If any suspicious fluid leaks never touch it because it may be electrolyte from the hybrid vehicle battery If it leaks to your skin or eyes wash off at once with plenty of water and get immediate medical treatment to avoid seri...

Page 10: ...M is equipped with power battery contains high tension electricity If any problem happens on BYD F3DM please contact the BYD authorized dealers Do not repair it by yourself It may cause an electrical shock y y Do wear insulating gloves the gloves can resist at least 500V before operating the high voltage components It must be operated by professional technicians 使用手册小330 indd 10 2011 4 13 18 36 38...

Page 11: ...35kg Four wheel Alignment Parameters Front Camber 0 17 45 Front Wheel Toe in Total toe in 0 5 3mm left 0 25 1 5mm the right is equal Kingpin Inclination Angle 12 45 Kingpin Caster Angle 2 36 45 Rear Camber 0 6 30 Rear Wheel Toe in 1 1 3 mm Capacities Engine Displacement 998ml Engine Maximum Power 50KW MG1 Maximum Power 25KW MG2 Maximum Power 50KW Maximum Speed 150km h Maximum Gradeability consider...

Page 12: ...nergy and store it in power battery The electrical energy can be used later Compared with other hybrid electrical cars BYD F3DM has a power battery with large capacity which can increase the driving range greatly under EV mode F3DM can be charged with 180 240V AC which is convenient for you to charge your vehicle You will not rely on gasoline anymore if your F3DM can be charged in certain drive ra...

Page 13: ... HEV mode C When a lower power output required by overall unit turn to the HEV mode the engine drives electric motor power 1 to generate electricity for the electric motor power 2 to drive the car and the spare electricity will be stored in the power battery Vehicle Identification of BYD F3DM Vehicle Identification No 使用手册小330 indd 13 2011 4 13 18 36 39 ...

Page 14: ...n number flexible mark is posted on the left upper side of the instrument panel as shown in the figure which is used for owner registration Figure above shows the fuel grade indication sign which is posted on the inner side of the fuel lid Engine Number The engine number is marked on the cylinder block of engine as shown in the figure 1 Indication sign of antifreeze 2 Warning sign of air condition...

Page 15: ... which is posted below lock ring of the left front door Figure above shows the warning sign of auxiliary air bag which is posted blow the right side of instrument panel Figure above shows the warning sign of air bag which is posted on the driver side sun visor The spare parts in the figure below are all high voltage Do not disassemble or repair your vehicle by yourself it may cause an electric sho...

Page 16: ...parts of the vehicle 1 Power Battery 2 The Main Electric Motor Power Controller 3 DC DC and Air Conditioning Driver 4 Charger On board 5 High Voltage Power Distributor 6 Solar DC DC controller 7 High Voltage Cable 使用手册小330 indd 16 2011 4 13 18 36 39 ...

Page 17: ... avoid electric shock y y To avoid any injury do not check and repair your vehicle by yourself If your vehicle was breakdown please contact your BYD authorized dealer y y If your F3DM has to be repaired it must be operated by BYD authorized dealer or professional person wearing insulation gloves the gloves can resist at least 500 voltage 使用手册小330 indd 17 2011 4 13 18 36 39 ...

Page 18: ... 18 F3DM Owner s Manual 使用手册小330 indd 18 2011 4 13 18 36 39 ...

Page 19: ...ations of Instruments and Controllers Appearance of Instrument Panel Appearance of Instrument Panel 20 Appearance of Main Instrument Panel 21 Appearance of Combination Instrument 22 Sign on Combination Instrument 23 使用手册小330 indd 19 2011 4 13 18 36 39 ...

Page 20: ...indow switches 7 Right glove box 8 Cup holder 9 Central glove box 10 Rear ashtray 11 Parking break 12 Transmission gear 13 Left small glove box 14 Hood release handle 15 Door and window lock switch contained in the power window switch of left front door 16 Central door lock switch contained in the power window switch of left front door 使用手册小330 indd 20 2011 4 13 18 36 39 ...

Page 21: ...or 4 Car audio 5 Electronic clock 6 Emergency flasher switch 7 A C control module 8 Small glove box 9 Front ashtray 10 Cigar lighter assembly 11 Rear defrosting switch 12 Ignition switch assembly 13 Steering column regulating mechanism 14 Multi function switches 15 Power exterior rearview mirror switch 16 Rear fog light switch 17 EV mode switch 18 HEV mode switch 使用手册小330 indd 21 2011 4 13 18 36 3...

Page 22: ... 22 F3DM Owner s Manual Appearance of Combination Instrument 1 Left Display Screen 2 Speedometer 3 Right Display Screen 使用手册小330 indd 22 2011 4 13 18 36 40 ...

Page 23: ...scharge warning light Low engine oil pressure warning light Lower Fuel Oil Warning Light High coolant temperature warning light Turn signal indicator lights Tail light indicator light H e a d l i g h t h i g h b e a m indicator light Malfunction indicator lamp Front fog light Rear fog light Electric power steering system warning light OK Indicator DC Fault Warning Light 使用手册小330 indd 23 2011 4 13 ...

Page 24: ...ght Power System Fault Warning Light Power Battery Fault Warning Light Electric engine Fault Warning Light Items marked with are maintenance indicators For details please refer to Maintenance of Indicators and Warning Buzzer in Section 1 5 使用手册小330 indd 24 2011 4 13 18 36 40 ...

Page 25: ...f Instruments and Controllers Key and Car Door Key 26 Side Car Door 27 Wireless Remote Control 29 Replace Battery of Remote Control 31 Power Windows 33 Luggage Compartment Lid 34 Hood 36 Anti theft System 37 Fuel Tank Cap 41 使用手册小330 indd 25 2011 4 13 18 36 40 ...

Page 26: ...ot insert the key forcefully y y Do not insert any key other than genuine formal keys into the key slot y y Do not pull out the key forcefully when it cannot be removed y y Do not put water oil foreign objects etc into the key slot y y Do not insert a wet oily or damaged key into the key slot y y Do not stick a seal on the key y y Do not insert the key in the wrong way Should you find anything unu...

Page 27: ...NICAL KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To unlock turn the key clockwise To lock turn the key anti clockwise If the vehicle equipped with a central control door lock all the doors will be locked or unlocked simultaneously with the driver s door Warning Do not put your finger into the keyhole Your finger might be injured LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob a...

Page 28: ...s When the car speed exceeds 20km h all the car doors will lock automatically Turn the ignition key from ON to ACC or LOCK to unlock all the car doors These systems can be cancelled Please refer to Settings of Optional Functions in this section for details Childproof door locks on vehicles with rear doors Slide the lock rod to LOCK position the childproof door locks are fixed as shown in the pictu...

Page 29: ...mote control system is used to lock or unlock all doors or activate the theft deterrent system from a distance about 2m nearby the vehicle The doors can be locked and unlocked by pushing the switches slowly and securely The indicator light on the key will flash once WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to op...

Page 30: ... is not in the ignition switch press LOCK button on the remote control then all the doors will be locked once and the buzzer will buzz once without entering anti theft status When the doors are locked but the vehicle does not enter anti theft status press LOCK button on the remote control and then all the doors will be locked once Search Car When the car is under anti theft status press LOCK butto...

Page 31: ...t open it within the said period all the doors will be locked again automatically Cancel Anti theft Status The anti theft status including that anti theft alarm is enabled can be cancelled by pressing UNLOCK button then all the doors will be locked once and the turn signal lights flash three times and Panic Button Press panic button at any time for 1 5 seconds or longer the alarm sounds intermitte...

Page 32: ...epair WARNING To avoid a choking hazard keep the battery and component away from a child NOTICE Dispose of the depleted battery according to local laws or regulations NOTICE y y Make sure the positive side and negative side of the battery are y y installed correctly y y Do not replace the battery with wet hands to avoid rust y y Do not touch or move any component of the remote control or it may af...

Page 33: ...ely is case of any interference y y Do not use it near aircrafts or airports Power Windows Switch on each door can control the corresponding window The ignition key shall be at ON position OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW by the switch on the driver s door Normal Operation The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push the switch down To close Lightly pull the switch up Automati...

Page 34: ... driver s door is pressed NOTICE y y As the power windiw does not equip with anti pinch function Use caution when using to avoid serious injury y y When small children are in the vehicle prevent them using the power window switches without supervision Press the window lock switch to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches y y Make sure the ignition key is removed before leaving the...

Page 35: ...the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle Internal Control Handle of Luggage Compartment To open the luggage compartment lid pull up the internal control handle of luggage compartment under the driver seat Cancel the Function of Internal Control Handle of Luggage Compartment After closing the luggage compartment insert the key and turn it anticlock...

Page 36: ... the slot Before closing the hood ensure you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return the support rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it WARNING After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body T...

Page 37: ...Set the anti theft system manually with remote control Press LOCK button on the remote control to enable anti theft function then the turn signal lights flash once and all the doors will be locked About 1 second later anti theft function is enabled and then anti theft warning light dashed part in the picture begins to flash slowly If any door is unlocked press LOCK button then the alarm sound a lo...

Page 38: ...ill go out When anti theft function is disabled the rear interior light and ignition key warning light optional will be on for about 30 seconds even if no doors are open Delay time for two lights can be changed For details please refer to Settings of Optional Functions If anti theft function can not be disabled by remote control you disable it by the key just turn the ignition switch from ACC to O...

Page 39: ...l in this Chapter Enable Alarm of Six Cycles When anti theft alarm is enabled the alarm sounds and turn signal lights flash for about 30 seconds and then stop for about 15 seconds which is regarded as a cycle Default of auto setting is to enable alarm of three cycles yet which can be changed to six cycles After the alarm of six cycles is set alarm of three cycles and nine cycles will be disabled a...

Page 40: ...ON ACC ON ACC Then anti theft indicator is on 6 Refer to the table below press LOCK button on the remote control and make sure the indicator flashes You can press LOCK button to search whether the door is open or closed When this function is selected the turn signal lights flash once with a buzzing sound to disable it just open any door and close it if the turn signal lights flashes twice with two...

Page 41: ...ueling The fumes are flammable y y When opening the cap do not remove the cap quickly In hot weather fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed y y Insert the fuel nozzle fully or fuel may splash out 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 degrees to the pressure point 1 and then turn it a additional 30 degrees to...

Page 42: ...tored on the back side of the fuel filler door Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right and set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door When installing the cap turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click And check whether the cap is tightened securely Make sure the cap is tightened securely If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp will c...

Page 43: ... Wheel and Rear view Mirrors Seats 44 Front Seats precautions 44 Rear Seats precautions 47 Middle Handrail of Rear Folding Seats 48 Seat Belts 48 SRS for Driver and SRS for Front Seat Passengers 52 Steering Wheel 62 Power Exterior Rearview Mirrors 63 Interior Rearview Mirror 64 使用手册小330 indd 43 2011 4 13 18 36 42 ...

Page 44: ...te The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA advises Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your diver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving po...

Page 45: ...k it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position y y Do not adjust the seat in driving vehicle as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle y y Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage y y After adjusting the seatback push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position y y Do not put objects under th...

Page 46: ... lever 2 up Then adjust the seat back to the desired angle and release the lever WARNING y y Sitting too close to a front passenger airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate The front passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted so the front passenger sits upright 3 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB Rotate the knob 1 to adjust to t...

Page 47: ...e head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears y y After adjusting the head restraint make sure it is locked in position y y Never remove head restraints while driving Rear Seats Folding down Rear Seats optional Lower the head restraints to the lowest position Unlock release button and fold the seatback down Each seatback can be folded separately This could enlarge the luggage WARN...

Page 48: ...ure above Seat belts Seat belt precautions BYD strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size who large enough to properly wear them If a child is large enough...

Page 49: ...afty for the child on the vehicle Follow the instructions below when using seat belt One seat belt shall be applied to one passenger only It s not allowed that two or more passengers share one seat belt even for children Do not over slant the seat back The seat belt provides the maximum protection when the seat back is in the upright position Refer to instructions on seat adjustment Do not damagin...

Page 50: ...It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly A slow easy move will be allowed and you can move around freely If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor firmly pull the belt and release it The seat belt will be able to pull out from the retractor WARNING y y After inserting the tab make sure the belt is securely latched and that the belt is not twisted y y Do not insert coins clips ...

Page 51: ...d lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended e v e n t K e e p t h e l a p b e l t positioned as low on hips as possible y y Do not place the shoulder belt under your arm y y Make sure all seat belts are properly potisioned before driving Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder an...

Page 52: ...pull it out from the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts SRS driver and front passenger airbags The SRS Supplemental Restraint System front airbags provide further protection for...

Page 53: ...sly injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly During sudden braking just before a crash an unrestrained driver or front passenger can fall forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their se...

Page 54: ...e following components and their locations are shown in the illustration 1 SRS warning light 2 Airbag module for front passenger airbag and inflator 3 SRS electronic control unit ECU 4 Airbag module for driver airbag and inflator 5 Impact sensor SRS ECU consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor SRS Airbag Warning Indicator SRS Airbag system is monitored by ECU and integrated self diagnosis fun...

Page 55: ...it won t be triggered by rear collision or roll over airbag system generally won t be triggered In such accidents fastening the seat belt can protect the driver and passenger in the normal way The decisive factor for triggering SRS is the result of judgment through comprehensive intelligent comparison of the deceleration curve which is produced in a collision and acquired by the electronic control...

Page 56: ...stem can reduce serious injuries it may also cause minor abrasions swelling or temporary hearing loss Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are other out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thu...

Page 57: ...t properly WARNING Do not allow a child to stand up or to kneel on the front passenger seat since the front airbag inflates with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured _ Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms WARNING Do not put anything on or over the airbag module Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to ...

Page 58: ...ow these instructions can result in death or serious injury Consult your BYD authorized dealer about any repairs and modifications WARNING y y Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag system increasing the risk of injury y y Do not modify the front end of the vehicle y y Addi...

Page 59: ...yed such as conditions in the figure above Conditions for SRS Airbag to Be Deployed Hit bulges on the side of the road safety strips or stones on the street Hit a deeper pit Hit the ground on the way down y y In the conditions above SRS airbag may be deployed as shown in the figure above y y If the car is subject to severe impact from the bottom SRS airbag may be deployed 使用手册小330 indd 59 2011 4 1...

Page 60: ...er s arms shall only bend slightly stretching nearly straight y y Do not paste or cover the surface of the steering wheel lid or the surface near the airbag on the right of the instrument panel with any objects and do not make any other decorative treatment at such places These two places shall be cleaned only with dry or slightly wetted cloth and it is prohibited to knock at such places violently...

Page 61: ... these regulations and the detailed disposal procedure is also available on Repair Manual y y The air bag system has strong resistance capacity against the surrounding electromagnetic interference However to avoid accidents please do not use the vehicle beyond the electromagnetic environment specified by national laws y y SRS has taken various misuses and road conditions into full consideration Ho...

Page 62: ...h to trigger the deployment of the airbag The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or has other damages Steering Wheel To change angle of steering wheel hold the steering wheel and push down the lock release lever then adjust the steel wheel to desired angle and push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position WAR...

Page 63: ...river to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries outside Rear view Mirror Controller Adjust the outside rear view mirror with this switch 1 Selection switch it is used to select the outside rear view mirror which shall be adjusted Press the switch to select L left or R right 2 Control switch it is used to adjust the outside rear view mirror Push the s...

Page 64: ... position 1 At this position the reflection in the rearview mirror has greater clarity Night driving the lever is at position 2 Note that the rearview clarity may be slightly reduced to weaken glare at night inside rearview mirror has direction indication function which will be activated when Ignition switch is at ACC ON WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cau...

Page 65: ...EV Switch Headlights and Turn Signals 66 High Mount Brake Light 67 Emergency Flashers 67 Front Fog Light optional 68 Rear Fog Light 68 Rear Interior Light 69 Ignition Key Warning Light 69 Front Windshield Wipers and Washer 70 EV and HEV Switch 71 Multi function Switch 72 使用手册小330 indd 65 2011 4 13 18 36 45 ...

Page 66: ...rk areas NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the DM system is not running The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver s side instrument panel D o n o t p l a c e a n y t h i n g o n t h e instrument panel and or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor Light Reminder Buzzer If you open driv...

Page 67: ... to position1 to signal a left steering push down your left handle to position1 The DM system must be in the IG ON mode The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument pan...

Page 68: ...g lights optional To turn on the fog lights first twist left switch to the position of sidelight or headlight then twist the front fog light switch to ON Front fog indicator on the instrument panel indicates that the light comes on Rear Fog Light To turn on rear fog lights push this switch Rear fog light will go on in the following cases When front fog lights optional switch are turned on when hea...

Page 69: ...any door is opened When all doors are closed this light will go out Illuminated Entry System With the switch in the DOOR position the light comes on when any of the doors is opened When all the doors are closed the light will remain on for 30 seconds However in the following cases the light goes off immediately All the doors are closed when the DM system is in IG ON mode Using wireless remote cont...

Page 70: ...ver from OFF very quickly and then release it will sweep once and then back to its position It will continue sweeping if you push it longer than 0 5s It will stop if you completely release it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever backwards to yourself within0 5s it will squirt fluid without wiping the window if it function for a long time it will continues squirt fluid with low speed wiping the wi...

Page 71: ... according to the battery power when the vehicle cannot shift to EV mode automatically y y DM system can judge whether shift to HEV mode according to the actual situations and battery power while driving DM system may shift to HEV mode automatically in case of rapid acceleration or insufficient power y y Be careful for the conditions around your vehicle when driving under pure EV mode pedestrians ...

Page 72: ...r to trip odometer TRIP A trip odometer TRIP A to trip odometer TRIP B and trip odometer TRIP B to odometer When readings of trip odometer TRIP A or TRIP B are displayed long press ODO SET button for over 2 seconds readings of trip odometer will be cleared Backlight on the instrument panel The backlight will circularly adjust five range brightness when push the multi function switch the light on i...

Page 73: ...ruments and Maintenance Indicators Tachometer 74 Fuel Gauge 74 Engine Coolant Temperature Meter 74 Wattmeter 75 Battery Coulomb Meter 75 Electric motor Coolant Temperature Meter 76 Odometer and Trip Meter 76 Service Reminder Indicators Warning Buzzers 77 使用手册小330 indd 73 2011 4 13 18 36 46 ...

Page 74: ...ting speed of engine Fuel Gauge When power supply is ON this fuel gauge indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in tank Nearly full Indicator at F Nearly empty Indicator at E Generally the tank shall be kept more than 1 4 full When braking accelerating or turning a corner the meter may swing because of the fuel sloshing in the fuel tank If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel l...

Page 75: ...un abnormally y y When the warning light is on please stop the car to cool down the engine or the electric motor otherwise the engine would be damaged If the light flashes repeatedly please contact BYD authorized dealer for help Wattmeter When the power supply is ON this meter indicates the power of the overall unit When the wattmeter indicates negative value overall unit is in power feedback rath...

Page 76: ... B shows the distance driven since the trip meter was set to zero at the last time 3 TRIP FUEL shows the driving mileage with the engine involved 4 TRIP SOC shows the driving mileage without the engine involved To reset the Trip Meter to zero please press ODO SET button for over 2 seconds when display the Trip Meter reading Instruments Backlight Adjustment By pressing backlight adjusting button on...

Page 77: ...Belt Reminder Indicator Fasten driver s seat belt c Auxiliary Battery Charging System Indicator Stop immediately and contact BYD authorized dealer d Low Oil Pressure Indicator Stop immediately and contact BYD authorized dealer e Malfunction Indicator Lamp Stop immediately and contact BYD authorized dealer f Low Fuel level Indicator Fill up the tank g Anti lock Brake System ABS Indicator Stop immed...

Page 78: ...top immediately and contact BYD authorized dealer m Low Power Indicator Charge the power battery n Power Battery Failure Indicator Stop immediately and contact BYD authorized dealer 0 Electric Motor Failure Indicator Stop immediately and contact BYD authorized dealer p DC DC Fault Indicator This light comes on when there is a fault in DC DC system Please stop your car immediately and contact BYD d...

Page 79: ...ckle up the driver s seat belt Once the IG ON mode is enabled the reminder indicator flashes if the driver s seat belt is not fastened Unless the driver fastens the belt the indicator keeps on flashing c Auxiliary Battery Charging System Indicator This indicator warns that there is a problem somewhere in the auxiliary battery charging system If it comes on while you are driving please contact BYD ...

Page 80: ...the ABS indicator is on the braking system indicator is off the anti lock brake system does not operate but the brake assist system still operates In this case the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system and please contact ...

Page 81: ...own the engine or electric motor The engine or electric motor may get overheated in the following cases Driving up a long hill on a hot day lack of or leakage of the coolant fluid When the car is through the stop and go pattern in driving the AC device is on together with the engine idle running for a long time When the car is used to tow a trailer k Hybrid System Warning Indicator This indicator ...

Page 82: ...uld be very inflexible You should hold the steering wheel firmly while driving y y The indicator does not come on when the IG ON mode is enabled or remains on In this case EPS system may not work normally so please park your car in a safe place y y This indicator comes on while driving m Low Power Indicator The indicator comes on when the power is low warning that driver shall lower the car speed ...

Page 83: ...e all the doors The open door indicator goes off when all doors closed completely 4 When the IG ON mode is enabled apart from indicator for opened door all the maintenance indicator lights come on Several seconds later ABS system fault indicator and SRS fault indicator go out If any maintenance indicator light or buzzer does not function as per the procedure above please have the car checked in BY...

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Page 85: ...rations of Instruments and Controllers Ignition Switch Parking Brake and Parking Assistance System Ignition Switch Equipped with Steering Wheel Auto locking Mechanism 86 Parking Brake 86 Parking Assistance System 87 使用手册小330 indd 85 2011 4 13 18 36 47 ...

Page 86: ... locked You can remove the key only in this position M a k e s u r e y o u i n s e r t t h e k e y completely before turning it from ACC to LOCK When you start DM system if the key seems to be locked in the position LOCK firstly you should make sure the key is inserted completely and then turn the key while turning the steering wheel gently Parking Brake When parking your car you must pull up the ...

Page 87: ...cident Do not use the parking assistance system when the speed exceeds 10Km h 6 21miles h y y Do not add anything to the parking assistance system within the working scope of the sensor NOTICE Before washing your BYD F3DM be sure to observe the following instruction to avoid the risk of damage to your vehicle Do not wash the sensor with water or steam otherwise it may cause malfunction of the sens...

Page 88: ...e distance between the vehicle and the obstacles 1 Front corner sensor is working 2 Rear corner sensor is working 3 Rear central sensor is working When any obstacles are detected the indicator in corresponding position will light up Distance Display and Buzzer When any obstacles are detected by the sensor the indicator in corresponding position will flash according to the distance between the obst...

Page 89: ...s Possible causes are listed below The sensor is dirty wet or misty The sensor is snowy or frozen The sensor is covered The car leans to one side obviously or overloaded Driving on the rugged road slope gravel road or grassland The sensor is repainted It is noisy around the car due to the sound of horn motorcycle s engine air brake of large vehicles or other noises generating ultrasonic waves Ther...

Page 90: ...o the vehicle People nearby the car depending on the type of clothing the people wear If the buzzer screams any barriers may be detected by the sensor or the sensor may be interfered by the external environment If this phenomenon continues to exist please contact your BYD authorized dealer to have your vehicle inspected NOTICE Parking assistance system can only perform an auxiliary function and ca...

Page 91: ... 91 F3DM Owner s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1 7 Operations of Instruments and Controllers Auto Sound System Use of Vehicle CD 92 使用手册小330 indd 91 2011 4 13 18 36 47 ...

Page 92: ... 25W 4 W Maximum working electric current 10 A FM frequency range 87 5 108 0 MHZ AM frequency range 522 1620 KHZ Operation Instructions Multimedia CD sound system one of the Vehicle CD series products developed by BYD Auto Co Ltd can not only be used to play CD MP3 music but also to receive AM FM radio which can satisfy your demands Advanced and innovative design and humanized use interface can ma...

Page 93: ...dhesive tape and label WARNING In case of traffic accident please take care when adjusting vehicle CD system 1 Do not touch the surface of disk with your hands when taking the disk 2 Wipe the disk from the inside out with soft cloth 3 Rub the inner and outer edge of new disk with the side of pencil or pen to remove chippings on the edge 使用手册小330 indd 93 2011 4 13 18 36 47 ...

Page 94: ...h the right status and please use 12 cm genuine CD disk 2 Check if the disk is scratched diaphanous or dirty if so replace it with a genuine disk 2 Failure of Sound Playing 1 Check if CD player system is mute if so press on the control panel to cancel mute setting 2 Check if connection wires of speaker are disconnected if so reconnect them 3 Check if the speaker is damaged if so replace the speake...

Page 95: ...player 1 Check if the car is in an environment interfered by strong electromagnetic field or in a comparatively closed place underground 2 Check if the radio station stops broadcasting in a specified time which leads to no radio signal 使用手册小330 indd 95 2011 4 13 18 36 48 ...

Page 96: ...ause Repeat Button Ten second Disk Preview Button Random Play Button Audio Input Port Last Disk Button Stop Next Disk Button 1 6 Channel Pre selection Disk Ejecting Button Audio Tuning Manual Tuning Button CD Switch Button AM Radio Selection Button FM Radio Reception and Selection Button Audio Input Reception and Switch Button Mute Button 使用手册小330 indd 96 2011 4 13 18 36 48 ...

Page 97: ... FM2 and FM3 for your selection Audio Input Switch Button insert one end of audio wire into external audio equipment such as MP3 and the other end into AUX input hole turn on CD player press AUX button and make sure the external audio equipment is turned on and then the CD player will play music in the external audio equipment In other play modes press AUX button and then the player will switch to...

Page 98: ...for more than 2 seconds to save the current channel press it for about 0 5 seconds to listen to the saved channel Random Play Button CD Mode Play tracks at random Repress this button to cancel the previous operation Radio Mode Long press this button for more than 2 seconds to save the current channel press it for about 0 5 seconds to listen to the saved channel Previous disk Button Radio Mode Long...

Page 99: ...n to mute and press it again to cancel mute settings Volume Control Button Tune the volume Press to increase the volume Press to lower the volume Last Track Forward Channel Search Button CD Mode Press this button to select track upwards Radio Mode Press this button to forward search a channel where signal is available Next Track Backward Channel Search Button CD Mode Press this button to select tr...

Page 100: ...e the disk properly 2 Clean the disk or replace it with a new disk 3 There is jumping sound due to vibration 1 Unstable installation 2 Disk is dirty or scratched 1 Fasten CD player with installation components 2 Clean or replace the disk 4 Pre selected channels disappear and there is no memory Battery cable is not connected properly Connect the battery cable to an usual electriferous terminal 5 Lo...

Page 101: ... 8 Operations of Instruments and Controllers Air conditioning System Auto Air conditioning System Control Panel 102 Operation Gist 106 Side Ventilation Opening 108 Check and Replace Air conditioner Filter 108 使用手册小330 indd 101 2011 4 13 18 36 48 ...

Page 102: ...recycling mode selecting button 7 MODE air outlet mode selecting button 8 REAR rear defrost switch 9 FRONT front defrost switch 10 A C compressor on off button Blower speed regulating button adjust air volume Press increase or decrease button to adjust the rotating speed of blower that is to adjust air flow volume In auto operation the rotating speed of blower is not required to be adjusted unless...

Page 103: ...ing button Press to increase the temperature a n d p r e s s t o l o w e r t h e temperature When it is adjusted to the minimum temperature COLD displays while HOT displays when it is adjusted to the maximum temperature In heating mode PTC appears on the display screen of air conditioner indicating PTC heater is working When PTC heater stops working PTC disappears from the screen The switch of PTC...

Page 104: ... air conditioner OFF button Press this button to turn off the air conditioning system 6 Internal External recycling mode selecting button Press this button to select airflow source of air conditioning system 1 Internal Recycling press this button the indicator will go on to enable air circulation in the car speed up cooling or heating the inside and prevent dirty air outside from entering the car ...

Page 105: ...off rear defrosting function automatically NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window pay attention not to scratch or break heating wire and connector Please be noted that the rear defroster is not designed to dry the raindrop and snow melt 9 FRONT front defrost switch Press this button the indicator will go on and airflow will mainly come from the ventilation opening of front windshield u...

Page 106: ...ing air blow onto the windshield Due to temperature difference between the outside and inside of windshield the windshield will be fogged Always keep clear under the front seat so as to make the air fully recycling in car In cold weather set the high rotating speed of blower for one minute so as to clear the snow or moisture in the air inlet channel as it will reduce the possibility of fogging on ...

Page 107: ...atic operation Press automatic mode button Temperature set to the suitable temperature Air admission external recycling outside air For manual operation Rotating speed of fan set to the suitable rotating speed Te m p e r a t u r e p o i n t a t l o w temperature Air admission external recycling outside air Airflow instrument panel Air conditioner ON To lower the temperature rapidly set the interna...

Page 108: ...m entering the car through ventilation opening Air conditioner filter may be blocked after being used for a long time If you find extremely low airflow efficiency in air conditioning or heating or fogging easily on the windows please do replace the filter To maintain the efficiency of air conditioner you must check and replace its filter ac co rd ing to maintenance schedule Please refer to Mainten...

Page 109: ...r If it is dirty do replace it Keep the arrow upwards when installing filter and filter rack NOTICE Filter of air conditioner must be installed into place properly Using air conditioner with its filter removed will reduce its dust proof effect and also affect its performance Press both sides of right glove box and close the glove box 使用手册小330 indd 109 2011 4 13 18 36 49 ...

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Page 111: ... 111 F3DM Owner s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1 9 Operation of Instruments and Controls Charging System Charging System 112 Power Battery 114 Solar Panel 114 使用手册小330 indd 111 2011 4 13 18 36 49 ...

Page 112: ...charging plug in the charging port then insert the power plug in the socket of charging terminal post or specified socket turn the power on after making sure the connection is proper and then the car will be in charging status automatically Charging Plug Connecting charging port Power Plug Connecting power supply After charging begins there will be a slight voice made by the fan of charger in the ...

Page 113: ...veral click made by relay absorption and buzz made by the fan of the charger y y System will stop charging automatically when the power is full y y Please do not charge in the open air in rainy day to protect the power and charging port from water which may cause a damage y y Do not spray water with high pressure gun towards charging port when washing car to protect the charging port from water NO...

Page 114: ...er battery charging through solar NOTICE y y In case of storing the car for a long time please make sure the power battery is full of power Otherwise the power battery will be over discharge which may degrade the battery performance or even damage the battery y y Please avoid frequent rapid acceleration or high speed driving for a long time when the battery power is low which may degrade the batte...

Page 115: ...n to protect the solar panel from water please clean the solar panel immediately to avoid any damage under below situations 1 When it is adhered with oil stain plenty of dust chemical substance or other dunghills 2 When there are scraps of paper leaves on the roof 使用手册小330 indd 115 2011 4 13 18 36 50 ...

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Page 117: ... Manual Chapter 1 Section 1 10 Operation of Instruments and Controls Other Equipment Electronic Clock 118 Outside Temperature Display 118 Cigar Lighter and Ashtray 118 Floor Mat 122 使用手册小330 indd 117 2011 4 13 18 36 50 ...

Page 118: ... key must be on ACC or ON If the power of the clock is cut off the time will automatically be set at 1 00 one o clock Outside Temperature Display When you press OUTSIDE TEMP button the temperature meter indicates the temperature of outside The key must be on ON Press this button again to turn off the display When air conditioning system is on press OUTSIDE TEMP will indicate the outside temperatur...

Page 119: ...htray push it back to the original position completely Front to remove the ashtray just press the locking spring strip and pull it out Rear to remove the ashtray just clamp both sides of ashtray and then pull it out WARNING To reduce the possibility of human injury in case of accident or hard braking close the ashtray after using To prevent fire please quench the cigarettes and matches before put ...

Page 120: ...ors closed while driving Left Small Glove Box To use the left small glove box press down the handle Small Box on Air Conditioning Adjusting Panel To use small box of air conditioning adjusting panel press down the handle NOTICE To reduce the possibility of human injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the small box closed while driving 使用手册小330 indd 120 2011 4 13 18 36 50 ...

Page 121: ...y when you open the glove box please do not clamp your fingers y y To reduce the possibility of human injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the central glove box closed while driving Cup Holder The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely To use the cup holder open the lid 使用手册小330 indd 121 2011 4 13 18 36 50 ...

Page 122: ...an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when not in use Take due care not to catch your fingers when the cup holder is opened Floor Mat NOTICE Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving it may cause an accident ...

Page 123: ...m 125 Three Way Catalytic Converter 125 Engine Exhaust Warning 126 Consumption of Engine Oil 127 Gear Shifting 129 Electronic Power Steering System 130 Brake System 130 Brake Pad Wear limit indicators 133 Precautions on Luggage Loading 134 Suspension and Chassis 134 使用手册小330 indd 123 2011 4 13 18 36 50 ...

Page 124: ...m using improper fuel is not covered by BYD F3DM warranty Fuel Type Select unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 87 or higher To prevent wrong operation of gas station BYD F3DM is equipped with a small fuel tank opening which can match with the special nozzle of lead free gasoline pump neither can the larger standard nozzle of leaded gasoline pump NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline which may c...

Page 125: ...t it NOTICE Inspect the ground under the car before restarting the DM system If you found that liquid has leaked onto the ground the fuel system has been damaged and needed repair In this case please contact BYD authorized service provider and do not repair it by yourself Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system i...

Page 126: ...mely high temperature y y If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently please take your car for a check immediately y y To ensure that the three way catalytic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly your car must receive the periodic inspections required by the BYD Maintenance Schedule please refer to Maintenance Schedule in Chapter 6 Engine Exhaust Warni...

Page 127: ... Engine Oil Engine oil is used to lubricate and cool the inside of the engine and plays a major role in maintenance the engine in proper working order Consumption of Engine Oil It is normal that an engine need to consume some engine oil during normal engine operation The causes of oil consumption in a normal engine are as follows Pistons piston rings and cylinders are lubricated by engine oil When...

Page 128: ...ck may not show any drop in the oil level at all even after 1000 km or more This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture making it appears that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds as on an expressway making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds Significan...

Page 129: ...n Neutral gear N when you need to stop the car temporarily and get power train started you can shift to N gear Driving gear D use this gear for normal driving With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting WARNING y y Gear shifting handle must be at P or N gear when startin...

Page 130: ...he power steering effect may be limited to avoid overhea In this situation you should stop turning the steering wheel or park your car and turn the switch to ACC or OFF It takes about 10 minutes to for the system to restore power NOTICE y y When the auxiliary battery power is low you may feel the steering becomes heavy It is a malfunction please contact BYD authorized service provider for a check ...

Page 131: ...orized service provider Vacuum Booster Vacuum booster realize boosting effect by vacuum source provided from negative pressure formed by air inflow of the electric engine or by vacuum pumping of vacuum pump If vacuum source is cut off in driving you need to step on the brake pedal harder to stop the car NOTICE y y Do not step on the brake pedal repeatedly after you park the car since every time yo...

Page 132: ... in self inspection rather than any malfunction The following conditions may occur when ABS is working which does not mean any malfunction in ABS You may hear working sound from ABS and feel pulsation on brake pedal as well as vibration of car body and steering wheel Even if you stop the car you may still hear the sound of electric motor in the engine compartment The brake pedal move a bit forward...

Page 133: ...pressure are installed in all the vehicle wheels 4 for each car ABS measures the rotating speed of each wheel by rotating speed sensor If other unspecified tires are used the rotating speed cannot be measured accurately which may cause stopping distance increase I n t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s compared with cars without ABS cars equipped with ABS may need a longer stopping distance...

Page 134: ...ds in the Luggage storage box Make sure all the items are fastened in proper place Keep proper weight balance across the car It is recommended to place heavy articles in the front part to keep weight balance Do not load unnecessary items to save fuel Please do not place any inflammable explosive or corrosive articles in the car Please keep the luggage storage box clean and dry Please keep the lugg...

Page 135: ...ng Before Starting the DM system 136 Safety Check Before Driving 138 Driving Tips in Various Conditions 140 Driving Tips in Winter 141 TowTrailer 142 How to Save Fuel Electrical Energy and Extend Auto Service Life 143 使用手册小330 indd 135 2011 4 13 18 36 51 ...

Page 136: ...on the wireless remote control you must press UNLOCK to cancel it before driving or you cannot start the car Step 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON to start the car and then the instruments will check automatically Before starting the car make sure the transaxle is in P or N position Step 3 Check if there is any warning information on instruments display If yes please carry out car examination refe...

Page 137: ...erheated in Chapter 4 WARNING y y Do not start the DM system from outside or an accident may occur y y Be sure to sit on the driver seat and fasten seat belts then start the system when driving WARNING y y If the system determines that the engine should be started but it does not start normally within 20 seconds the system will perform automatic protection and start the engine again on its own if ...

Page 138: ...hts width indicator lights turn signal lights and other lights work normally Vehicle Interior Conditions Spare tire jack and wheel nut wrench check tire pressure and make sure the jack and wrench is in place Seat belt check whether the buckle can fasten seat belt firmly Make sure seat belt has no wear or scratching Instruments and Controllers take special care to make sure service reminder indicat...

Page 139: ...ngine is running or the engine exhaust may cause serious injury y y Avoid burning from hot parts let the engine and exhaust system cool down before touching any parts y y Avoid injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so After Starting Engine HEV Mode Exhaust System listen to the sound to check whether there is any leakage If any leakage you shall have it repaired imm...

Page 140: ...NING y y Make sure that parking brake is released fully and the parking brake indicator is off before driving y y There is a high voltage battery pack at chassis please drive with caution when wading y y Do not rest your foot on brake pedal while driving It can cause dangerous overheating needless wear and poor fuel economy y y When driving down a long or steep hill at high speed you can switch to...

Page 141: ...y Battery Cold temperatures may reduce the capacity of the auxiliary battery and power battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter starting Visually check the auxiliary battery is described in section 7 3 BYD authorized dealer can check charging level of the auxiliary battery and power battery for you Make sure viscosity of the engine oil is suitable for the cold weather ...

Page 142: ...mmend you carry some emergency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc WARNING Be careful when running on a slippery surface because it may cause your stopping distance become longer and abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle spin or skid Therefore it s necessary to avoid speeding up emergen...

Page 143: ...res more frequent maintenance of the car How to Save Fuel Electrical Energy and Extend Auto Service Life Improving fuel and electrical energy is easy just take it easy It will make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on fuel and electrical energy as well as repairs Keep your tires inflate at the correct pressure Improper inflation pressure cause tire wear ...

Page 144: ...rance dirty plugs dirty oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all lower engine performance contribute to poor fuel economy For longer life of all parts and lower operation costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance Refer to Chapter 6 WARNING If you do not use the vehicle for a long time 2 week...

Page 145: ...ergency If the Car Cannot Start 146 If the DM system stalls in Driving 146 If the Car Overheats 146 If the Car Has Flat Tires 148 If the Car Gets Stuck 154 If Car towing is Needed 155 Emergency Maintenance Switch 157 使用手册小330 indd 145 2011 4 13 18 36 52 ...

Page 146: ...o Jump Starting in section 7 3 3 Check whether the power battery is discharged if yes charge the battery immediately 4 Check if there is sufficient fuel in the tank Insufficient fuel also cause the car cannot startup If you find nothing is wrong but the car can t start You will need a qualified technician to find the problem Please contact your BYD authorized dealer WARNING You cannot start your v...

Page 147: ...ealer for repair WARNING Driving in the condition of car overheats can cause serious damage to your engine WARNING Steam and spray from overheated engine can seriously scald you Do not open the hood if steam is coming out 3 Check whether there is obvious antifreeze leakage under the radiator hose Water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used WARNING Keep a proper distance ...

Page 148: ... area to stop a safe place away from the traffic lanes Park the car on firm level and non slippery ground Put the transmission in P and apply the parking brake Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position All the passengers get out of the car on the side away from traffic Read the following instructions carefully WARNING To reduce the possibility of serious personal injury please obey the instruction...

Page 149: ...s tire removal and replacement WARNING y y Do not continue driving the car with a flat tire Driving even a short distance on a deflated tire can lead to tire failure also reduce fuel efficiency and tire life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability y y Use the spare tire as a temporary replacement only Get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put on your vehicle as soon as ...

Page 150: ...utside of the tire downward in place and then fasten the tire in the opposite order to prevent it from being thrown forward when there is a crash or emergency braking Note when fastening the original tire of the car with methods of fastening the spare tire carrier please put the side with higher convex plate facing upwards Block Wheels 2 While lifting please lay the block under the wheel in the di...

Page 151: ...sen them Jack Positioning 4 Place the jack under the proper lifting point as shown in the figure Make sure that the jack is placed on the flat and solid ground Lift the Vehicle 5 Make sure nobody is in the car and lift up the car to a height that allows installation of spare tire Please notice that it needs larger ground clearance to install the spare tire than removing the flat tire To lift up th...

Page 152: ... the screw hole Rotate the tire and push it until all bolts can fit into corresponding screw holes Before installation please brush off all corrosive materials on the installation surface with a wire brush During installation the metal area on the installation surfaces must be in good contact with each other or the wheel bolts may get loose which may cause the tire falling off while driving Reinst...

Page 153: ...bolts As per the order shown in the figure above tighten the bolts slightly one by one repeat the procedure until all the bolts are fastened firmly WARNING y y Please make sure no part of your body and no one nearby will get injured while laying down the car onto the ground y y After the tire is replaced Have the wheel bolts tightened with torque wrench to 110N ｍ 11 5 kgf m Otherwise if the torque...

Page 154: ...h and single travel cannot exceed 100km you shall drive slowly to the nearest BYD authorized dealer to get the tire replaced Otherwise serious accidents such as tire burst and failure of operation may occur y y If you ever replaced a tire make sure that the tire s specifications match those of the original tires y y when the compact spare tire is installed avoid driving over obstacles and drive sl...

Page 155: ...cal laws If you cannot shift the transmission or start the DM system your vehicle must be towed by a flat bed truck WARNING y y You are required to release P gear before towing the car that s to say when the engine starts you shall shift transaxle to N gear before driving If P gear is locked you can only tow the car by lifting the front wheels off the ground or it may damage the transmission box y...

Page 156: ...transmission y y You are required to release P gear before towing the car that s to say when the engine starts you shall shift transaxle to N gear before driving If P gear is locked you can only tow the car by lifting the front wheels off the ground or it may damage the transmission box y y Do not tow the car farther than 10km and keep the speed below 30 KM h y y The DM system shall be running in ...

Page 157: ...igh voltage system in the unit Emergency maintenance switch is under the guard board of luggage carrier Press the button on the handle when using and then pull it out horizontally E m e r g e n c y maintenance switch WARNING y y When the ignition key is at ON strictly prohibit from plugging unplugging the emergency maintenance switch and connectors on the box y y Before repair dismantle the whole ...

Page 158: ...n box y y When there is no emergency maintenance switch do not replace it with any other conductive metal y y Avoid an electric shock it s strictly forbidden to touch the high voltage parts without security device y y It s strictly forbidden to disconnect the high voltage distribution box privately y y Do not plug unplug the connectors of battery administrator in driving and parking It s strictly ...

Page 159: ...anual Chapter 5 Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care Protecting F3DM from corrosion 160 Tips on maintenance of vehicle surface 161 Washing and waxing 162 Cleaning the interior 165 使用手册小330 indd 159 2011 4 13 18 36 53 ...

Page 160: ...f proper ventilation Those above signifies the necessity to keep your car especially its underside as clean as possible and to repair any damage to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To prevent corrosion on your F3DM please follow the guidelines below Washing your car regularly can keep it clean But to prevent corrosion please the following points should be observed If you drive the ...

Page 161: ...t BYD authorized dealer Park the vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a roofed place rather than in a damp or poorly ventilated place If you wash your car in the garage or drive on a wet or snowy road the garage may get damp and it will cause corrosion Even though the garage is dry the car will also get damp and suffer corrosion if the ventilation is poor Tips on Maintenance of Vehicle Paint Ple...

Page 162: ... it with an oily rag please do not stick any oily tools or put cloth with organic solvent on the car to avoid chemical reaction 7 If there is no obvious scratch do not make repainting as the new paint color may vary from the original paint 8 In case that the car will not be used for a long period please park it in a well ventilated garage or a similar place and use a special purposed car cover in ...

Page 163: ...dirt with a hose Remove any mud or road salt in the underside of your car or in the wheel wells 2 Wash with a mild car wash soap and mixed detergent should accord with the manufacturer s instructions Use a soft cloth dripping the cleaner and wipe your car gently Do not use excessive force and let soap and clean water remove the dirt 3 Rinse thoroughly Dried soap may cause streaking You may need to...

Page 164: ... your car Notice To prevent damage to the antenna make sure to remove it before driving it though an automatic car wash Waxing BYD F3DM Polishing and waxing is suggested to maintain the original beauty of your vehicle Waxing shall be done once per month or if the car body doesn t repel water well 1 Please wash and dry the car body before waxing even if you use a combined cleaner and wax 2 Please u...

Page 165: ...veral types of foam cleaners are applicable some are packed in aerosol can and others are powders or liquids which shall be mixed with water to produce foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not use water so as to keep the carpet dry Please read and follow the detergent instructions closely Seat Belts The seat belt can be washed with mild soap or lukewarm water Use sponge or soft cloth to clean it Che...

Page 166: ...ed above in it y y If you use new liquid car freshener please do not spill the liquid with harmful substances onto the interior surface of the car Clean any spilled liquid immediately using the method mentioned above Leather Trimming inside the Car Leather interior The leather can be cleaned with neutral detergent for wool products Remove the dirt with a soft cloth dipped with 5 of neutral deterge...

Page 167: ...eather may generate mildew so please be careful about oil spots and keep the leather clean y y Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the surface of the leather to harden and shrink Thus please keep your car in shade especially in the Summer y y Temperature in the interior may increase easily during the hot summer day Avoid placing the items made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these ...

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Page 169: ... 169 F3DM Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance and Care Instructions Maintenance requriements 170 Does your car need repairing 171 BYD F3DM Maintenance Schedule 172 使用手册小330 indd 169 2011 4 13 18 36 54 ...

Page 170: ... to keep your car running with best travel efficiency Where can you get maintenance service It is best to get your car maintained at the local BYD authorized service station Technicians in BYD Auto Company are all well trained and will get the latest service information such as technique proceedings maintenance gist and internal training program of special service station They all have completed s...

Page 171: ...ontinuously coolant not running or leakage Abnormal noises in the electric engine Excessive vibration during the electric engine running Failure of starting the vehicle Leakage in power train Bad smell in power train Obvious reducing of power Water leakage under the vehicle however water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound it may indicate carbon monoxide ...

Page 172: ...subject to what comes first For maintenance items out of the expiration date your vehicles should be maintained at the same interval Maintenance intervals for each item are all recorded in the maintenance program Rubber hose used for cooling and heating system brake system and fuel system shall be checked by qualified technicians according to the BYD F3DM maintenance schedule These are extremely i...

Page 173: ...me maintenance items are required to be performed more frequently A Road Conditions Drive on the rugged muddy or snow melt road Drive on the dusty road B Driving Conditions Tow a trailer with camping trailer or top clamping bracket The car runs repeatedly for a short distance below freezing point within 5 miles The car has idled for a long time or long run at a low speed such as police car taxi or...

Page 174: ...s check and replace it in advance according to the rigorous conditions 3 Check whether the ignition cable is damaged I I I I I I I I 4 Check and change the spark plug General using conditions Common spark plug Replace it every18 000 miles Iridium spark plug Replace it every50 000 miles R i g o r o u s u s i n g conditions Check and replace it in advance according to the conditions 5 Check the vent...

Page 175: ...every 2 000 miles 12 Check the battery I I I I I I I I 13 Check the ignition timing I I I I 14 Check and adjust the valve clearance I I I I I I I I 15 Check if the exhaust pipe connectors has air leakage I I I I I I I I 18 Throttle Body Clean it every 6 000 miles 19 Injection nozzle I I I I 20 Check the oxygen sensor I I I I I I I I 21 Check the three way catalytic converter I I I I I I I I 22 Fue...

Page 176: ... I I I I I I I I R I I I I I I 33 Steering wheel draw bar I I I I I I I I 34 Transmission shaft dust cover I I I I I I I I 35 Ball pin and dust cover I I I I I I I I 36 Front and rear suspension device I I I I I I I I 37 Tire and inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 38 Check the front and rear wheel alignment I I I I I I I I 39 Check if the wheel bearing has end play I I I I I I I I 41...

Page 177: ...Often drive the car on the rugged road road full of water or mountain road y y Drive in the cold areas y y The engine runs idle at the same place for a long time or the car often runs for a short distance in cold seasons y y Use the brake frequently and often slam the brake y y Often use the car as a tractor trailer Use the car as a taxi y y Above 32 drive the car in the crowded urban area for mor...

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Page 179: ... 179 F3DM Owner s Manual Chapter 7 Section 7 1 Self maintenance Foreword Fuse location 181 使用手册小330 indd 179 2011 4 13 18 36 55 ...

Page 180: ...distribution box 3 3 Gasoline engine 4 Driving electric motor controller 5 Brake fluid tank 6 DC and air conditioner controller 7 Power distribution box1 8 Power distribution box 2 9 Motor cooling radiator 10 Electric motor cooling radiator 11 Overflow tank 使用手册小330 indd 180 2011 4 13 18 36 55 ...

Page 181: ...attention should be paid to avoiding accidental injuries when working on your vehicle Precautions below should be especially careful to observe Warning When the DM system is operating with the OK indicator on the engine is automatically started in some case When you inspect the engine compartment be sure to press the POWER switch to the OFF mode Keep your hands clothes and tools away from the movi...

Page 182: ... e o i l c o n t a i n s potentially harmful pollutants which may cause skin disorders such as skin inflammation or skin cancer so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it To remove used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water y y Do not leave used oil within the reach of the children y y Dispose of used oil and filter only in a safe and acceptable...

Page 183: ...ecial type as using other spark plugs may cause engine damage loss of performance or radio noise y y If the brake fluid overflows you must wash it with water to avoid damaging the components or paint finish y y Do not drive with the air filter removed or excessive engine wear could result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment y y Do not scratch the glass surface with the wip...

Page 184: ...the jack y y Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transaxle in P Make sure the jack is placed on the right jack point Raising the car with jack improperly positioned may damage the car or allow the car to fall off the jack which may result in personal injuries y y Do not stay under the car when it is only lifted up by a jack Please apply a car supporting...

Page 185: ...s Check Engine Oil Level 186 Check Antifreeze Fluid Level 187 Check Radiator and Condenser 188 Check Tire Inflation Pressure 189 Check and Replace Tire 190 Replace Tires 191 Tires Rotation 191 Replace Wheels 193 Precautions on Aluminum Wheel 193 使用手册小330 indd 185 2011 4 13 18 36 55 ...

Page 186: ...s below or little higher than the lower hole add oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the engine oil fill cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick You are recommended to use a funnel when adding oil If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes the oil level is acceptable When the level reaches within the correct range install the fill cap ...

Page 187: ...e container The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API American Petroleum Institute designations such as SL The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscosity grade such as 10W 30 Energy Conserving shown in the lower portion indicates that the oil has the oil fuel saving capabilities The ILSAC International Lubricant S t a n d a r d i z a t i o n a n d A p p r o v a l Committee...

Page 188: ...have your BYD authorized dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in cooling system WARNING To avoid personal injury if the steam comes out from the front hatch do not open it before the steam to be dissipated To prevent burning yourself do not remove the radiator cap when engine is hot Antifreeze fluid type selection Only use antifreeze authorized by BYD authorized dealer Choose and add s...

Page 189: ... do not forget the spare Improper tire pressure may increase gas consumption reduce driving comfort and tire service life and pose danger to road safety If the tire need air filling frequently please contact BYD authorized dealer for a check WARNING Keep your tires properly inflated Otherwise the following conditions may occur and cause an accident resulting in serious injuries Low tire pressure u...

Page 190: ...our BYD F3DM has built in tread wear indicators to help you know when the tires need replacement When the tread depth wears to 1 6mm 0 06in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire shall be replaced The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The snow tires will be useless if the tread wears down below 4mm 0 16 in If there we...

Page 191: ...l bias belted or bias ply tires on your vehicle as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control y y Only use tires with size recommended by manufacturer s or it may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Never replace the tire on BYD F3DM with an used tire Unknown tire may cause great danger You are recommended to replace four tires ...

Page 192: ...ing chains Install Tire Chain Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible Do not use tire chains on the rear tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing tire chain carefully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they will be scratched by the chain band so remove the covers before putting on the chains WARNING y ...

Page 193: ...mileage and could fail without warning Also bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire WARNING Do not use a wheel of which the size is not recommended by the manufacturer or the vehicle may losing control and cause serious injury or death Precautions on Aluminu...

Page 194: ... 194 F3DM Owner s Manual As any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage If damaged replace immediately 使用手册小330 indd 194 2011 4 13 18 36 56 ...

Page 195: ... Owner s Manual Chapter 7 Section 7 3 Self maintenance Electric Appliance Check Auxiliary Battery Status 196 Check and Replace Fuses 199 Add Washer Fluid 201 Replace Bulb 201 使用手册小330 indd 195 2011 4 13 18 36 56 ...

Page 196: ...ectrolyte by mistake y y Wear protective safety glasses when working near battery y y Keep children away from battery EMERGENCY TREATMENT y y If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water and get immediate medical attention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth on the way to hospital y y If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contact area If t...

Page 197: ...l accessories are cut off before performing maintenance y y When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and reinstall it last y y Do not cause short circuit when using tools y y Make sure no solution gets into the battery when washing it Check the Internal Status of Battery Check the internal status of the battery according to instructions on the outer s...

Page 198: ...mponents such as climate control audio system lights est Turn the ignition switch to OFF and pull the parking brake To avoid causing spark make sure that the jumper cable connects correctly Procedure 1 Remove the trunk board 2 In order to clamp the positive and negative terminal easily you should put the positive and negative plastic protective cover aside 3 Connect the clamp of the positive jumpe...

Page 199: ... on in the multi information display when power is on 3 The power battery fault warning light is on when power is on WARNING y y Make sure the clamps of the jumper cables connect the right terminal and avoid accidentally touching anything except the right terminal y y Do not touch the clamps of the jumper cables while starting the vehicle Otherwise you may cause an electrical short y y Do not let ...

Page 200: ...th a good one If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the socket Only install a fuse with the amperage rating designated on the fuse box lid If there is no spare fuse in emergency situation you can pull out Interior light fuse which is not essential in driving and substitute it for a fuse with the same amperage If you don t have the same amperage use one that is lower but as close as possible t...

Page 201: ...ld areas where temperatures range below freezing point you have to use washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is available at your BYD authorized dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water Make sure to put back the funnel in place after filling the washer tank NOTICE Don t use engine antifreeze or any other substitutes for it will...

Page 202: ...because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens just like the windshield fogged up in the rain However if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens or if there is water pooled inside the light contact BYD authorized dealer Bulb W Type Headlight low beam 55 H7 Headlight high beam 55 H1 Front fog light 55 H3 Parking light 5 LED Fr...

Page 203: ...g illustration Remove Clamp Install Clamp 2 Pull off the connector while pressing down the buckle If the connector is too tight shake it first 3 Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise then pull it out 4 Install the new bulb in reverse order You don t have to adjust the headlight after replacing the bulb If it needed 使用手册小330 indd 203 2011 4 13 18 36 57 ...

Page 204: ...e 2 Remove the bulb by turning clockwise The steps of installation are in reverse order Side Turn Signal Light Front of Car 1 Push forward and remove the bulb 2 Remove the lamp holder by turning counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb The steps of installation are in reverse order Backup light 使用手册小330 indd 204 2011 4 13 18 36 57 ...

Page 205: ...rear turn signal light are the same with backup light Rear fog light left 1 Remove the bulb socket from the fog light by turning counterclockwise 2 Pull the bulb straight out of socket The steps of installation are in reverse order High Mount Brake Light Push it forward and remove it 2 Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb The steps of installation are in reverse ord...

Page 206: ... 206 F3DM Owner s Manual Name plate light 1 Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise 2 Remove the bulb The steps of installation are in reverse order 使用手册小330 indd 206 2011 4 13 18 36 57 ...

Page 207: ... 207 F3DM Owner s Manual Chapter 8 Part Specifications Maintenance Specifications 208 Fuse and Relay 209 High voltage Cable 213 使用手册小330 indd 207 2011 4 13 18 36 57 ...

Page 208: ...lectric engine oil type ATF220 Hydraulic oil type Shell Tellus Arctic32 Engine Maintenance Parameters Items L Using amount of engine lubricant 3 L Gasoline Engine Oil Level Items Parameters Apply to all the seasons for South and Spring Summer and Autumn for North 10W 30 40 Apply to Winter for North 5W 30 Others SG grade or above Cooling System Items L Total Capacity 8 9 Tire Specifications and Pre...

Page 209: ...l Nut Torque 110 10 5 Battery Model Brand Model Camel 12V 60AH Fuse and Relay Front Compartment and Instrument Panel Power distribution box of front hook 1 Power distribution box of front hook 2 Power distribution box of front hook 2 使用手册小330 indd 209 2011 4 13 18 36 57 ...

Page 210: ...nt high beam 10A 3 Right front low beam 10A 4 Left front low beam 10A 5 Vacuum pumpⅠ 15A 6 IG1 power Ⅱ 30A 7 Front headlight fuse protector 40A 8 Solenoid valve 5A 9 Water pump 10A 10 Interior light 15A 11 Power administrator 10A 12 Gear P electric engine 20A 13 Electronic horn 10A 14 Warning light 10A 15 EFI main relay 30A 使用手册小330 indd 210 2011 4 13 18 36 57 ...

Page 211: ...fuse 30A 29 Backup fuse NO Relay 30 Battery charging 31 Front headlight 32 Pump 33 Vacuum pumpⅠ 34 Electrical horn 35 Fan 2 36 Fan 3 37 Fan 1 38 Vacuum pump Ⅱ 39 Gear P Front Engine Compartment Distribution Box 2 Fuse Amperage 1 EPS insurance 80A Fuse Amperage 1 Major electric engine controller 15A 2 Transmission ECU 7 5A 3 Master control ECU 7 5A 4 Module second gear power 10A Front Engine Compar...

Page 212: ...Windscreen wiper 20A 9 Width indicator lights 15A 10 Braking light 15A 11 Car door 25A 12 2 door and window power supply 30A 13 Ignition switch power supply 25A 14 Rear fog light 15A 15 Front fog light 10A 16 Backup relay 15A 17 Air conditioner 10A 18 Fuel pump 20A 19 Defrost compensation 10A 20 Headlight control system 5A 21 Cigar lighter 15A 22 Heater 40A 23 Rear window defroster 30A 24 1 door a...

Page 213: ... Front fog light relay 4 Blower relay Floor Cable Plug in Relay Relay 1 Air conditioner contactor relay 2 DC contactor relay 3 Positive pole contactor relay 4 Pre charging contactor relay 5 Negative pole contactor relay 6 Charging contactor relay High voltage Cable High voltage Cable 使用手册小330 indd 213 2011 4 13 18 36 58 ...

Page 214: ... 214 F3DM Owner s Manual 使用手册小330 indd 214 2011 4 13 18 36 58 ...

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