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BYD L3

AUTO Owner’s Manual

Self-maintenance 7-5

NOTE

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Remember, storage battery

and ignition coil bears high
current or high voltage. Pay
attention to short circuit caused
by accidents.

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If the coolant overflows, you

must wash it with water, to
avoid

damaging

the

components or paint finish.

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Do not drop any dirt or any

other things into the spark plug
hole.

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Do not lever up the external

electrode of spark plug at the
side of central electrode.

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You can only use the specified
spark plug. Using other spark
plug may damage the engine or
generate radio interference.

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Do not fill too much power

steering fluid, or the power
steering gear may be damaged.

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If the brake fluid overflows,

you must wash it with water, to
avoid

damaging

the

components or paint finish.

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Do not drive with the air filter

taken down, otherwise it may
cause excessive wear of engine
and meanwhile backfire will
cause

fire

the

engine

compartment.

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Notes: do not scratch the

glass by the wiper bracket.

◆

In closing the engine cover,

check if any tools or cloths are
left in the engine compartment.

Location of Jack

Front

Back

Summary of Contents for L3 AUTO

Page 1: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual BYD AUTO CO LTD ...

Page 2: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual ...

Page 3: ...nty of BYD Please follow strictly the instructions where Safety Friendly Tips and Auto Damage are indicated in this manual to avoid the possibility of injuries or damages The notice types and their purposes are as follows WARNING Precautions to avoid vehicle damage or personal injury NOTICE Precautions to be followed to make maintenance easier The illustrations provided in this manual are for refe...

Page 4: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual II Instrument Panel Appearance ...

Page 5: ...ar view Mirror 1 31 4 Lighting Wiper Defroster 1 51 5 Instruments and Maintenance Indicators 1 61 6 Parking Brake 1 73 7 Automobile Multimedia System 1 75 8 Air Conditioning System 1 87 9 Other Equipment 1 97 2 Tips on Driving BYD L3 2 1 3 Starting and Driving 3 1 4 Emergency Treatment 4 1 5 Anti corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance 5 1 6 Maintenance Instructions 6 1 7 Self maintenance 7 1 1 Fo...

Page 6: ...m 1486 Rear mm 1466 Curb Weight kg 1205 1180 1205 Gross Weight kg 1580 1555 1580 Tire Size 195 60 R15 88H Approach Angel 17 6 Departure Angel 18 6 Front Overhang mm 943 Rear Overhang mm 1010 Seating Capacity 5 Maximum speed km h 170 175 Engine Model 4G15S BYD473QB BYD483QA Type In line 4 cylinder 16 vavle water cooled natural air inflow In line transverse SOHC In line 4 cylinder water cooled DOHC ...

Page 7: ...nt and on the left upper side of the instrument panel as shown in the above figure The vehicle identification number which is used for user registration is also marked on the manufactory nameplate 2 Figure above shows the fuel grade indication sign which is posted on the inner side of the fuel lid 1 Indication sign of engine coolant 2 Warning sign of the air conditioning system 3 Warning sign of c...

Page 8: ... protection device which is posted below the child protection lock on the back of the rear vehicle door Figure above shows the indication sign of tire pressure which is posted below lock ring of the left front door Engine Number The engine number is marked on the engine cylinder body as the figure above shows ...

Page 9: ...ment Panel Appearance 1 1 Chapter 1 Section 1 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Instrument Panel Appearance Instrument Panel Appearance 1 2 Combination Instrument Appearance 1 4 Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument 1 5 ...

Page 10: ... radar switch and Front passenger seat belt indicator 4 Central Air Outlet 5 Front Interior Light and Switch Assemly optional 6 Power Window Switch optional 7 Right Glove Box 8 Auxiliary instrument panel 9 Parking Brake Hand grip Assembly 10 Gear Shift Handle MT 11 Audio system 12 A C control panel 13 2 Switch Group 14 Central door lock switch ...

Page 11: ...mbination Switch 2 Right Combination Switch 3 Reverse radar switch 4 Emergency Warning Light Switch 5 A C controler 6 Auxiliary box 7 Audio system 8 Starting button 9 Front Headlight Adjustment Switch 10 Burglar alarm indicator 11 Power Exterior Rear view Mirror Switch 12 Rear Fog Light Switch ...

Page 12: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 1 4 Instrument Panel Appearance Combination Instrument Appearance 1 Tachometer 2 Speedometer 3 Water Thermometer 4 Odometer 5 Fuel Gauge 6 Information Display ...

Page 13: ...dicator Width indicating Light Indicator Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator High Beam Headlight Indicator Engine Fault Indicator Turn Signal Light Indicator Smart yey System Key Position Indicator Front Fog Light Indicator ABS System Indicator Rear Fog Light Indicator Service Indicator Main Warning Light Items marked with are maintenance indicators Refer to Maintenance indicators and warning buzzer...

Page 14: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 1 6 Instrument Panel Appearance ...

Page 15: ...ection 2 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Keys and car door Keys 1 8 Intelligent Access and Starting System 1 15 Front Door 1 20 Power windows 1 22 Luggage compartment Lid 1 24 Engine Hood 1 24 Anti theft System 1 25 Fuel tank cap 1 26 Start Engine 1 27 ...

Page 16: ... with heart pacemaker and defibrillator and people using other medical electronic devices shall inquire manufacturer about interference posed by electromagnetic wave to these device Electromagnetic wave may cause unexpected results to these devices NOTICE Pay attention to the following items when using intelligent keys Do not attach any object which may block electromagnetic wave such as metal con...

Page 17: ...all be kept separately at a safe place If the key is lost or you need to make a spare key BYD service station can reproduce a key according to the key number It is recommended to take note of the key number and keep it at a safe place Wireless Remote Control Electronic Intelligent Key 1 Lock UP Switch 2 Unlock Switch 3 switch 4 Mechanical key 5 Indicator Wireless remote control system is designed ...

Page 18: ...en the indicator on the key is dim or off Check whether there is radio station or transmitter nearby which may interfere with the key Battery may have depleted Check the battery in the key To replace the battery please see Replace Battery of Electronic Intelligent Key If you lose the electronic intelligent key please contact BYD service station as soon as possible to prevent the car from stealing ...

Page 19: ...ease the switch first for repeated operation When the car is under anti theft state press down locking switch and the car will give out a long sound with the turning signal lights flashing for 15 seconds When you can not find your car this function is useful to locate it Under searching state press the locking switch again to enter the search state for the second time Switch Long press switch for ...

Page 20: ...usting The card type key is not waterproof do not let water enter it After battery replacement check whether the card type intelligent key can work normally If it still cannot work please contact BYD service station Specification of Card type Intelligent Key Frequency range 314 9 315 1 MHz Emission power 5500 μV m Spurious emission threshold 610μV m Bandwidth 300 kHz Note Without permission do not...

Page 21: ... If you have to replace it by yourself please use flat screwdriver and CR1632 lithium battery or equivalents WARNING Pay close attention to prevent the battery or components from being swallowed by children NOTICE Do not touch the circuit with hands otherwise the static produced may damage the key Do not leave out any components when replacing the key battery Only use batteries recommended by BYD ...

Page 22: ...OTICE Make sure the poles of battery are installed properly Do not operate battery with wet hands which may cause rusting Do not touch or move any component or part inside the electronic key other its normal function may be affected Pay attention to not bending the terminals when inserting the battery The battery box shall be free of dust or oil taint Reinstall the key cover firmly After battery r...

Page 23: ...Starting System This system has the following function Wireless remote control function See Wireless Remote Control in this Chapter for details Access function and starting function see Access Function and Starting Function in this Chapter Steering lock function refer to Steering Lock Fuction in this Chapter Button Starting fuction for details please see How to Start Engine in this Chapter WARNING...

Page 24: ... Lock Function When the doors are locked through wireless remote control or microswitch the steering wheel will be locked When the key is in the car if you press down Engine Start Stop switch the steering lock will be released automatically If green indicator on the ENGINE START STOP switch flashes it means steering lock cannot be released To release it press down Engine Start Stop switch and shak...

Page 25: ...tower power plant radio station and telecommunication signal tower When you take the intelligent key together with mobile telecommunication devices such as a two way radio device or cell phone When the intelligent key is touched or covered by metal objects When you operate the door handle quickly When the intelligent key is close to door handle When somebody else operates wireless remote control f...

Page 26: ...intelligent key If the card type intelligent key is not available or also has a depleted battery you can start the engine in the following steps 1 Step on brake pedal or press down ENGINE START STOP switch the key position indicator of the intelligent key system on the combination instrument will turn on with the buzzer beeping once 2 Put the electronic intelligent key near ENGINE START STOP switc...

Page 27: ...esult in failure of some devices If intelligent access and starting system fails please contact BYD service station You shall take all intelligent keys with you which are required in repairing this system Specification of intelligent access and starting system Frequency range 314 9 315 1 MHz Emission power 5500 μV m Spurious emission threshold 610μV m Bandwidth 300 kHz Specification of intelligent...

Page 28: ...on with a registered intelligent key electronic or card type the former is shown in the figure for the intelligent access and starting system you can lock unlock all doors without using the key Locking Operation Press down the microswitch button on the outer door handle slowly and firmly All doors will be locked at the same time The turn signal lights will flash once In the following cases the doo...

Page 29: ...k whether the doors are unlocked before pulling the door handle Unlocking and locking with inside lock knob Move the lock knob To unlock pull the knob backward To lock push the knob forward The driver s door can be opened from the inside even if the inside lock knob is in the lock position NOTICE Don t pull driver door inside handle during driving otherwise you will open the door to cause accident...

Page 30: ...st be in the ON position Operating the driver s window Normal operation lightly push down the switch push down the switch to the end pull up the switch To open lightly push down the switch but not to the end release the switch if you need stop the window To close lightly pull up the switch don t stop until the window closed just press down the switch if you need stop the window Automatic operation...

Page 31: ...ghtly push down the switch To close lightly pull up the switch If you push down the window lock switch on the driver s door the passengers windows can not be operated but the driver s windows can operate freely CAUTION Power windows do not have the jam protection function so please pay attention to your operation Recommend to use the window lock switch when there are children in the vehicle Make s...

Page 32: ...compartment lid lower it and press it Then try to pull upward to make sure it is really closed CAUTION Keep the luggage compartment lid closed while driving This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle Luggage component inner control lever Pull the lever up and the luggage component lock will be opened Engine hood To open the engin...

Page 33: ...ck whether you left any tools or rags inside Return the supporting rod to its clip Then lower the hood and make sure that it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the supporting rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing from falling down on to your head or body Anti theft System To prevent the car from t...

Page 34: ...yone in the car unlocks the door the anti theft system will be activated So do not leave anybody in the car Activate Anti theft System The system will give out alarm sound in the following cases Any door is unlocked when the intelligent key access function is not used The power supply is turned on when the intelligent key starting function is not used Disable Anti theft System You can use the foll...

Page 35: ...ng the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is normal to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened While installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident Use only a genuine BYD AUTO fuel tank cap for replacement It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure Start Engine Before Starting Engine ...

Page 36: ... engine Before starting you shall follow instructions in a Before Staring Engine Normal Starting Steps The engine can be started only when an intelligent key is in the car When stepping on brake pedal or clutch pedal indicator on the ENGINE START STOP switch will turn green Press ENGINE START STOP switch slowly to start the engine If Engine Stops Working Restart the engine in the normal starting p...

Page 37: ...e engine is started repeatedly in short period Wait for 10 seconds before starting the engine again If starting fails orange indicator on the ENGINE START STOP switch flashes If orange indicator on the ENGINE START STOP switch flashes it means steering lock function may have fault Please contact BYD service station to check the car and all keys In some cases the intelligent access and keyless star...

Page 38: ...ent panel will be on for 8 seconds with Key is not detected displayed on the right information screen Make sure the intelligent key is in the car before operating ENGINE START STOP switch B When pressing down ENGINE START STOP switch to connect the power the instrument warning buzzer gives out a tone with the indicator flashing and Key battery is low is displayed on the right information screen It...

Page 39: ...oof 1 31 Chapter 1 Section 3 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Seat Seatbelt Steering wheel Rear view Mirror and Sunroof Seats 1 32 Front Seats 1 32 Seat Belts 1 33 SRS 1 38 Steering Wheel 1 47 Outer Rearview Mirrors 1 48 Inner Rearview Mirror 1 49 Power Sunroof optional 1 50 ...

Page 40: ...tment Adjust the driver seat to include the pedals the steering wheel and the instrument panel controller into the easy control range of the driver TIPS Do not adjust the seat in driving as sudden movement of the seat may cause the car out of control In seat adjustment take care to avoid collision between the seat and passengers or baggage After the seat adjustment shake it to make sure it is lock...

Page 41: ...rest Move the headrest to desired height and then release it Lower Headrest TIPS To reduce the dangerous possibility that the passenger slides down the buckle of seat belt in collision do not make the seat back over slant Seat belts can provide the maximum protection in front and rear collision accidents if the driver and passengers sit straight and lean on the seat backs If the passenger is lean ...

Page 42: ...t belt Prevent them from being caught in the seat or the door Check the seat belt regularly to see whether it is cut worn or loosen Damaged parts shall be replaced with new ones Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep seat belt clean and dry For cleaning use neutral soap water or warm water Bleaching agents dyes or grinding cleaning agents are not suitable for seat belt cleaning they may seve...

Page 43: ... it will also be locked Slow and steady operation can drag out the seat belt so that you can feel free If you cannot pull the seat belt out from the retractor drag to tighten it and then release it Then you can pull it out from the retractor When shoulder safety belt for rear seat is extended fully retract it slightly and it will be locked at that position prevented from extension To release the s...

Page 44: ... the lap belt as low as hip it is not allowed to lock it around waist Move up the shoulder belt through lock plate to adjust the belt to proper position To release belt press the button on the buckle and the belt will retract automatically If the seat belt cannot smoothly retract automatically pull it out to see whether there is any knot or twist Make sure it is twisted when retracting TIPS Lap be...

Page 45: ...ular to the seat belt and pull the tab Keep the safety belt as low as the hip Retract the excessive length of the seat belt and adjust its position To shorten the seat belt pull the unfixed end Keep the lap belt as low as hip it is not allowed to lock it around waist and then adjust its position TIPS After the tab is inserted make sure it is locked up to the buckle firmly and the seat belt is not ...

Page 46: ...gering Conditions The airbag is designed to be triggered under the following conditions severe frontal collision accidents and some special collision accidents In case of minor front collision side collision rear collision or roll over generally airbag system won t be triggered In such accidents the seat belt if fastened can protect the driver and passenger in the normal way The decisive factor fo...

Page 47: ...Driver and Front passenger airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system SRS with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate or severe frontal collision If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision sensors will detect the vehicle s rapid deceleration The control unit will instantly inflate the driver s and fro...

Page 48: ...ed until they see them lying in their laps There will be loud noise with the airbag deploying generally it not cause the hurt but it is possible to cause a drumming in the ears or temporary audition loss it will be as soon recover After a crash you may see what looks like smoke This is actually powder from the airbag s surface Although the powder is not harmful people with respiratory problems may...

Page 49: ...nal Your vehicle has curtain airbags to help protect the head of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate or severe side impact Please contact a BYD authorized service station in case of the following problems The curtain airbag and side airbag have been inflated The front part of the vehicle shaded part in the figure is affected in an accident but it s not serious enough to trigger ...

Page 50: ...zer TIPS If any of the following conditions airbag system may have trouble The indicator is not on after pressing down the ENGINE START STOP to ON 5s after the ENGINE START STOP is on the warning light won t go out or after going out flashes and turns on again The indicator is on after pressing down the ENGINE START STOP to ON The indicator turns on or flashes in driving TIPS If any trouble with a...

Page 51: ...ied Conditions That Cannot Trigger Airbag In case of the conditions described in the figures above SRS airbag may not be deployed Conditions to Trigger Airbag Suffer from being hit on its side by other cars Knock into a wall laterally Suffer from a rear end collision Hit under a truck The car rolls Suffer from being hit on its side by other cars ...

Page 52: ...g deployment may increase the risk of injuries in accidents It s very important for the driver to maintain a distance of at least 25cm between the chest and the steering wheel which allows maximum protection when the airbag system is triggered That is to say it s necessary to adjust the front seats and the headrest according to the figure of each occupant in addition the driver s arms shall only b...

Page 53: ... in one accident Once the air bag is triggered or damaged the system must be replaced Please hand over all material supplied with the car to the next owner when transferring the car Please note that if the airbag is disabled the material shall be handed over to the next owner as well When disposing the car or the airbag system parts please comply with applicable safety regulations and disposal pro...

Page 54: ...d ask a BYD authorized service station for detachment treatment Once the air bag system has functioned please install a new airbag system after it is removed The airbag system only functions in case of serious frontal collisions It doesn t mean that the airbag system has problems when it doesn t respond to the collision Incorrect maintenance or failure to repair faulty parts may affect the normal ...

Page 55: ...bly causing very serious injury Steering Wheel To change angle of steering wheel hold the steering wheel and press down the steering wheel adjusting handle then adjust the steel wheel to desired angle and finally release the handle TIPS Do not adjust steering wheel in driving It may cause wrong operation of the car and result in an accident After adjustment shake the steering wheel to make sure it...

Page 56: ...cle is in antitheft status when the key into the detection range the outer rear view mirror foot light will turn on 15s and turn off when can t detect the key Foldable outer rear view mirror Optional When the vehicle need to pass a narrow channel driver can control the power outer rear view mirror switch to fold the mirror to through the channel and spread it to normal after through by press the s...

Page 57: ...er rearview mirror to an angle where you can just see the rear of the vehicle in it In night driving you can adjust the adjusting rod toward yourself to weaken the dazzle caused by headlights of the following vehicle Daytime driving the rod is in position 1 At this position reflection in the rearview mirror has good clarity Night driving the rod is in position 2 Note that the rearview clarity may ...

Page 58: ...f completely Tilting Tilt upwards press UP side of the switch Tilt downwards press the opposite side of UP of the switch You can stop the power sunroof at any desired position The roof will move when you press down the switch and stop when you release the switch TIPS In driving any part of the body such as head hand shall be kept away from sunroof when it is open Otherwise severe injury may be cau...

Page 59: ...Controllers Lighting Wiper Defroster Headlight and Turn Signal Lights 1 52 High Mount Brake Light 1 55 Emergency Light 1 55 Front Fog Light 1 55 Rear Fog Light and Headlight Adjustment 1 56 Rear Interior Light 1 57 Front Interior Light With sunroof control switch 1 58 Front Windshield Wiper and Washer 1 58 ...

Page 60: ...nding you to turn off the lights NOTE To prevent the battery from over discharge when the engine is not running do not keep lights on for long time High Low Beam rotate the light adjustment knob to headlight gear to use low beam push the rod to position 2 to use high beam turn on the headlight and push the rod downwards position 3 to the side away from the steering wheel The blue indicator for hig...

Page 61: ...s at a higher speed than normal it means front or rear turn signal bulb is burnt out Headlight Turn on the following lights rotate light adjustment knob Position 1 width indicator lights number plate light and combination instrument background light etc The green indicator on the combination instrument indicates that the width indicator lights are turned on Position 2 headlight and all above menti...

Page 62: ...ow beam to use high beam turn on the headlight and push the handle outwards position 1 To use low beam push the handle to yourself position 2 The blue indicator for high beam headlight on the combination instrument indicates that the headlights are turned on High Beam Headlight Flashing position 3 push the handle backwards fully When release the handle the headlight will be turned off Turning the ...

Page 63: ...r at a place where parking may cause an accident you shall turn on the emergency lights to give warning to other drivers Try to park the car far away from road When emergency lights are turned on switch for turn signal lights do no function NOTE To prevent the battery from over discharge when the engine is not running do not leave the switch at ON position on for long time Front Fog Light optional...

Page 64: ...the instrument panel will give out light When headlights are turned off even if you turn on the headlight switch again the rear fog lights won t be turned on When all other lights are turned off rear fog lights will go out automatically To turn on the rear go lights press the switch again under the condition mentioned above Headlight beam direction adjustment knob can be used to adjust the beam di...

Page 65: ... instrument panel will go on When headlights are turned off even if you turn on the headlight switch again the rear fog lights won t be turned on When all other lights are turned off rear fog lights will go out automatically To turn on the rear fog lights press the switch again under the condition mentioned above Lighting Access System When the switch is at DOOR position the light will be turned o...

Page 66: ...position To wipe the windshield just for one time push the control handle towards to the steering wheel once and release it completely In freezing weather before using cleaner you shall warm up the windshield with defroster which can prevent the cleanser from freezing on windshield and affecting the front view NOTE When the windshield is dry do not use wiper or the glass may be scratched Add Clean...

Page 67: ...t in cold region you shall use windshield glass cleanser with anti freezing agent It is available in BYD service stations and most auto part stores For mixing ratio of water and anti freezing agent please refer to manufacturer s instructions NOTE Please adjust the concentration of the cleanser according to the external temperature With improper concentration the cleanser may freeze on the windshie...

Page 68: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 1 60 Lighting Wiper Defroster ...

Page 69: ...nance Indicators 1 61 Chapter 1 Section 5 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Instruments and Maintenance Indicators Left Information Display 1 62 Tachometer 1 64 Maintenance of Indicator Lights Warning Buzzer 1 65 Right Information Display 1 67 ...

Page 70: ...ashing or Please refill fuel displayed on information screen before the normal refilling time Engine Cooling Fluid Temperature Gauge When power supply is at ON this gauge indicates the temperature of engine cooling fluid The engine temperature varies with climate and engine load If the main warning light is on with Cooling Fluid Overheated displayed on the right information screen it means the eng...

Page 71: ...er displays the total travel mileage of the car 2 Dual Short Mileage Odometer display the travel mileage after the two short mileage odometers are reset to zero respectively You can use one to calculate remaining fuel amount TRIP A and use another to record the mileage of each trip TRIPB 3 Trip Reset button ODO TRIP button on the left reset the dual short mileage odometers and change the display m...

Page 72: ...ng of it firstly then press TRIP button for over 2 seconds and release the button after it is reset to zero Tachometer Tachometer displays the engine speed in rpm round per minute by multiply the reading by 1000 Make gear shift according to the tachometer reading can prevent engine from over speed running Driving at over high engine speed will lead to excessive wear of the engine and higher fuel c...

Page 73: ...seat belt Wear driver s seat belt c Indicator for charging system fault Stop driving and contact BYD service station immediately d Warning indicator for low engine oil pressure Stop driving and contact BYD service station immediately e Indicator for engine fault Send the car to BYD service station for a check f Smart key key position indicator g Indicator for ABS fault Send the car to BYD service ...

Page 74: ...er s Manual 1 66 Instruments and Maintenance Indicators j Indicator for airbag fault Send the car to BYD service station for a check k Main warning indicator Pay attention to information displayed on the right screen ...

Page 75: ...splayed from 00 to 59 in cycle 3 Press ODO TRIP button again the minute value stop flashing and the single digit and tens digit of year value begins flashing At this time press DISP button once to increase the minute value by 1 press and hold the button the value will be displayed from 09 to 49 in cycle The order of value adjustment is hour value minute value tens digit and single digit of year va...

Page 76: ...ravel mileage of the remaining fuel which is calculated by a combination of average fuel consumption and instant fuel consumption The actual mileage may be different from this value Average speed The average vehicle speed since the last resetting press DISP button for 2 seconds to reset this item Clock setting Clock and date adjustment is in increment cycle mode Driving time The time after engine ...

Page 77: ...ing is dangerous The car shall be checked by BYD service station in the following cases When ignition switch is at ON the light is not on even when the parking brake is applied When the parking brake is released even if ignition switch is turned on the light is not on During operation if the light is on temporally it does not mean that there is fault TIPS If any of the following cases park the car...

Page 78: ...nue driving when the warning light is on even a short distance may damage the engine e Engine Fault Indicator This indicator will be turned on when there is fault with engine EFI system When the light is turned on please contact BYD service station for repair check as soon as possible F Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator This indicator will turn on when the fuel in the tank is running low You shall ...

Page 79: ...lt with parts monitored by warning indicator system Please contact BYD service station for a check as soon as possible When ignition switch is at ON this light never turns on or is always on This light is turned on or flashes in driving j Buzzer key indicator Open the driver door when ignition switch on ACC or LOCK the buzzer will remind you to take off the key k Buzzer Light Indicator When width ...

Page 80: ...g if the red warning indicator such as indicator for discharging braking engine oil water temperature on the instrument panel is turned on you shall stop the car immediately and check for fault as per instructions in this manual If necessary please call for help for BUD service station ...

Page 81: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual Parking Brake 1 73 Chapter 1 Section 6 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Parking Brake Parking Brake 1 74 ...

Page 82: ... the brake pedal firstly until the parking handle is pulled up Releasing pull up parking handle 1 slightly press down lock releasing button 2 and then release 3 To remind you that the parking handle is applied the Parking Brake indicator on the instrument panel will remain on until the parking handle is released TIPS Before driving make sure that parking handle is released fully and the Parking Br...

Page 83: ... Owner s Manual Automobile Multimedia System 1 75 Chapter 1 Section 7 Operations of Instruments and Controllers Automobile Multimedia System Instruction of CD player 1 76 Troubleshooting for multimedia player 1 85 ...

Page 84: ...nction and feature 1 CD supported 2 Built in AM FM radio 3 Anti vibration structure 4 MAX power output 25 W 4 Specifications Item Para meter Unit Working voltage DC 11 1 6 V Max power output 25 W 4 W Max working current 10 A FM frequency range 87 5 108 0 MHZ AM frequency range 522 1620 KHZ ...

Page 85: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual Automobile Multimedia System 1 77 Instruction of the on board CD function panel ...

Page 86: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 1 78 Automobile Multimedia System ...

Page 87: ...ncy radio stop when releasing CD USB MODE short press to last next song long press to rapidly move or move back sing s time when CD MODE and to rapidly move or move back sings when USB MODE Button documents operate button to increase decrease the documents 1 2 3 4 5 6 keys The keys are used for saving channels when short pressing the key and listening to programs of the saved channels when long pr...

Page 88: ...one disc and press this button to exit the disc NOTICE To use the audio system properly the following instructions should be followed Take care not to sprinkle drinks onto the audio system Do not insert any foreign objects into the CD slot except CD discs It s normal that noise may be given out by the loudspeakers of the working audio system if a mobile communication device e g a mobile phone is b...

Page 89: ...stem long press down MODE button CD player protection The CD player is designed specially for 12cm CD discs In extremely hot environment do not use the CD player In summer whether please turn on the air conditioner after CD disc playing When the vehicle is driving on a uneven road the CD player if working may have the noise jump problem If there is moist in the CD player no song can be heard even ...

Page 90: ...pecial shape transparent translucent poor quality or labeled discs as shown above otherwise the CD player may be damaged or the disc cannot be played CD discs should be loaded and unloaded carefully More care should be taken for inserting a disc into the CD player slot Hold edge of the disc and do not twist it Do not leave your fingerprints on the CD disc especially the data storage surface Right ...

Page 91: ...s normal audio compressed format MP3 compressed format can make file small as 1 10 of the old even smaller WMA Windows Media TM Audio is audio compressed format invented by Microsoft This format can make the same file become smaller than MP3 format For file criterion of MP3 and WMA and medium format recorded by this criterion this audio system has definite use limit MP3 File Compatibility Compatib...

Page 92: ...ty Compatible Criterion WMA Ver 2 7 8 Compatible Sampling Frequency 44 1 48 kHz kilohertz Compatible Bit Rate 64 80 96 128 160 192 kbps Compatible Track Mode Only for dual track NOTICE To make sure your USB read and write rapidly please just save MP3 and WMA files in your USB device ...

Page 93: ...1 Put in the disk correctly 2 Wipe the disk or change a new one 3 Unstable sound caused by vibration 1 Installation is infirm 2 The disk is dirty or scratched seriously 1 Fix the machine with installation parts 2 Clean up the disk or change a new one 4 Can not store channels and the preset broadcast The battery line is connected improperly Connect the cable to correct pole 5 The noise sent by FM s...

Page 94: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 1 86 Automobile Multimedia System ...

Page 95: ...Operations of Instrument and Controller Air Conditioning System Manual Air Conditioning System controler 1 88 Wind Mode Knob Settings 1 89 Operating tips 1 90 Side Ventilation Opening 1 92 Checking and Replacing the Filter of Air Conditioner 1 92 Rear Windshield Defroster 1 95 ...

Page 96: ...ner s Manual 1 88 Air Conditioning System Manual Air Conditioning System Control Panel 1 Wind mode knob 2 Speed regulating knob for blower 3 Temperature regulating knob 4 Internal external recycle button 5 A C button ...

Page 97: ...g Knob Turn this knob to regulate the temperature of air out clockwise to increase the temperature counter clockwise to reduce the temperature If not press down the A C button the wind will be inner or hot Wind Mode Knob Settings You can also adjust it by the figure above 1 Turn switch to the airflow mainly flow to your top body 2 Turn switch to the airflow mainly flow to your top body and feet 3 ...

Page 98: ...g knob of blower not gear 0 and then press A C button Then the indicator green of button is on To turn off the air conditioning system press the button again then blowing natural wind or turn the speed regulating knob of blower to gear 0 Operation tips To quickly cool the car exposed in the hot sun just drive for minutes with windows opened Confirm that the air suction grid in the front of windscr...

Page 99: ... up Cooling To get best effect set the panel of air conditioner to the following Rotating speed of blower non 0 gear Temperature point at cold blue area Air suction external recycle outside air Air flow Air conditioner ON To fast cool the car turn the external and internal recycle mode selecting knob to internal recycle for several minutes Ventilation To get best effect set the panel of air condit...

Page 100: ...ir conditioner OFF To keep clear for front sight rotate the switch to and to turn on the defroster When cooling or heating press down the A C button to clear the front sight rapidly When defrosting for the windscreen to get the car warmed up you can select air flow Side Ventilation Opening If you are not satisfied with the airflow control check the side ventilation opening which may be opened or c...

Page 101: ...ioner To maintain the efficiency of air conditioner you must check and replace its filter according to the maintenance program 1 Open the right glove box pull off the buckle by hands 2 Press both sides of the right glove box unfasten the pothook and take down the right glove box 3 Take out the filter box from the outlet of filter as shown in the figure ...

Page 102: ...er and filter box keep the arrow upward TIPS Air filter must be installed into place properly Using air conditioner with the air filter taken away will reduce the dust proof effect and also affect the performance of air conditioner Reinstall the right glove box 1 Insert a bolt into the hole of damper as shown in the figure 2 Press down the buckle into the fixing port ...

Page 103: ...er is in working Press the switch again and the defroster will be turned off After the rear windshield becomes clear make sure to turn off the defroster Leaving defroster operating for a long time will cause discharge of battery especially when the car is stopped frequently Defroster is not intended to remove rain and snow NOTICE When manual AC controller is installed to prevent battery discharge ...

Page 104: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 1 96 Air Conditioning System ...

Page 105: ...al Other Equipment 1 97 Chapter 1 Section 9 Operations of Instrument and Controller Other Equipment Cigarette Lighter 1 98 Right Glove Box 1 98 Central Glove Box 1 98 Parking Assistance System 1 99 Parking imaging System 1 103 ...

Page 106: ...tion switch must be in the position of ACC Do not press the cigar lighter and hold Right Glove Box To open the right glove box pull the handle Central Glove Box To open the central glove box uplift its cover and pull upward the locking buckle TIPS To reduce the possibility of unexpected accident or human injury in emergency braking you must keep the central glove box closed during driving ...

Page 107: ...lease do not add any other things within the working scope of sensor NOTE Please note in washing car Please do not wash the sensor with water or steam or it may cause a sensor fault In parking the car parking assistance system which can probe barriers through a sensor can remind the driver of the distance between the car itself and other barriers through buzzer Please pay attention to the area aro...

Page 108: ...icon will be lightened and the buzzer sound once OFF press the switch again Display when any barriers are detected by the sensor according to the shape of barrier and distance between the car and the barrier indicator will light up on 1 switch group and icon will display on touch screen optional 1 Rear corner sensor working 2 Rear central sensor working Reversing Radar System Icon display on touch...

Page 109: ...h according to the distance with the barrier while the buzzer sounds to warn the user Working Example of Rear Central Sensor Approximate Distance mm display example Buzze r about 1200 800 Slow about 800 500 Fast about 500 Long tone Working Example of Corner Sensor Approximate Distance mm display example Buzzer about 600 500 Fast about 500 or less than 500 Long tone ...

Page 110: ...tected Information Accuracy of detection may be affected by some car conditions and surroundings Possible causes are listed below The sensor is dirty wet or misty The sensor is snowy or frozen The sensor is covered in any way The car leans to one side obviously or over loads Driving on the rugged road slope gravel road or grassland The sensor is repainted It is noisy around the car due to the soun...

Page 111: ...station for repair Parking imaging system When the power supply is at ON and the gear lever on R the system enters Parking imaging mode Reversing camera is installed behind the back trunk door Sight range of the camera is limited Reversing video don t display the barriers close to the bumper corner and under the bumper Shown as figure below Barriers close to the bumper corner Barriers under the bu...

Page 112: ... about 0 0 5mm Yellow about 0 5 2M Green about more than 2M The displayed area is different as variety vehicle directions and road conditions The system just can help you parking you vehicle but not depend on it completely You must pay attention for this when using reversing video system and make sure the distance is enough before reversing ...

Page 113: ... 2 1 Chapter 2 Tips on Driving BYD L3 Run in Period 2 2 Fuel 2 2 Fuel Cut off System 2 3 Three Way Catalytic Converter 2 3 Engine Exhaust Warning 2 4 Consumption of Engine Oil 2 5 Gear Shift 2 6 Brake System 2 11 Brake Wearing Piece Warning Plate 2 15 ...

Page 114: ...result of improper fuel are not covered by BYD warranty Fuel Type Only use 93 or above unleaded gasoline To prevent wrong operation in gas station BYD L3 is equipped with a small fuel tank opening The special nozzle of unleaded gasoline pump can match up with the small opening while the larger standard nozzle of leaded gasoline pump can not NOTE Do not use leaded gasoline which may cause failure o...

Page 115: ...hen the engine is running stay away and keep inflammable material from the exhaust pipe The hot gas from the exhaust pipe may cause injury or fire Avoid driving on ground covered with grass leaves paper or other inflammable objects and it is especially prohibited to park the car or leave the engine running idle on such ground NOTE Large amount of uncombusted mixture gas entering the three way cata...

Page 116: ...Please check the exhaust system regularly If the car has a collision with any objects or when you hear abnormal exhaust noise please check the exhaust system immediately Do not run the engine in garage or closed space except entering exiting the garage High concentration of exhaust gas is severely dangerous Do not stop the car with the engine running for a long time If you have to park the car in ...

Page 117: ...to the combustion chamber and participates in combustion High temperature exhaust gas may also combust engine oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stem Consumption speed of engine oil depends on its viscosity and quality and actual vehicle conditions High speed driving and frequent acceleration deceleration will increase consumption of engine oil New engine may consume more engine oil as the pi...

Page 118: ...d After stepping on the clutch pedal you shall wait for a few seconds before shift to reverse gear or shift to a forward gear and wait for a few seconds In this way the gears will stop rotating avoiding milling on each other In deceleration downshift can provide additional braking force from the engine Such additional braking force helps to keep the car at safe speed especially on downhill road it...

Page 119: ...en using sport mode push the gear shift lever upwards to upshift and downwards to downshift Release Lock by Gear Shift When you cannot get the lever out of P gear by regular way step down the braking pedal please use this device 1 Shut down the engine and pull up the hand brake 2 Press P gear releasing button and switch the gear shift lever from P gear to N gear 3 Step down braking pedal and resta...

Page 120: ... prevent the car from unwanted move after the car is stopped completely you shall apply the parking brake firmly In addition it is recommended to shift the gear shift lever out of N gear specifically to 1 gear on flat ground or uphill slope or R gear on downhill slope Apply parking brake and shift the transmission to non N gear 1 gear is recommended Park the car on flat and solid ground pull up pa...

Page 121: ...W 90 or 85W 140 all around the year API Grade GL 4 or above Amount a total of 2 1L when replace gear oil the refilling amount is 2 0L 2 CVT Transmission Oil Specification ESSO EZL799A Amount when replacing transmission oil refilling amount is 4 1L and checking oil level is required Check CVT transmission oil level in the following procedure Transmissions are delivered with transmission oil not ful...

Page 122: ...ff oil level plug screw Make sure at least 0 2L oil flows out after removing the oil level plug screw If the oil outflow is less it means the original oil amount is insufficient Wait for a few minutes until the oil droplet falls off from the plug screw opening Reinstall the oil level plug screw Shut down the engine Note During refilling transmission oil prevent it from overflow In Case of overflow...

Page 123: ...aster than the driver ABS also distributes braking forces on all wheels according to the load status of the car Do not step on the brake pedal repeatedly in a short time otherwise ABS may fail When steering the car to avoid danger you shall keep stable and strong pressure on the brake pedal so as to give full play to ABS Sometimes it is called Stepping stably steering accurately When ABS acts you ...

Page 124: ...ar If ABS indicator and braking system indicator are turned on at the same time when hand brake is released completely it means the braking force distribution system also fails Press brake pedal slightly to check if it is normal if normal check the braking fluid level when refilling fuel at the next time refer to section on checking braking fluid If the level is low drive your car to BYD service s...

Page 125: ...During summer a driver may forget driving skills for driving on snowy road and exercise is needed to regain such skills After long dry period you shall be careful when driving in rainy days In the first rainy days after long dry period oil on the road will float on the top of water making the road slippery Visibility under all weather conditions it is very important for a driver to see around and ...

Page 126: ...may also cause skidding In overtaking or being overtaken take special as the water fog splashed up by large vehicle may block you view and the air shock wave caused by large vehicle may lead to losing control of the car Note do not drive on a road under deep water which may cause damage or failure of engine and electrical system Engine Fault Indicator This indicator will be on for several seconds ...

Page 127: ...overed by BYD warranty Brake Wearing Piece Warning Plate The warning plate of brake wearing piece gives alarm sound when the wearing piece need replacement If you hear alarm sound or friction noise in driving you shall immediately call BYD service station for check and replacement of brake wearing piece Do not continue driving your car when there is alarm sound Notice of using luggage compartment ...

Page 128: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 2 16 Tips on Driving BYD L3 ...

Page 129: ...riving 3 1 Chapter 3 Starting and Driving Before Starting Engine 3 2 How to Start Engine 3 2 Safety Check Before Driving 3 3 After engine starting 3 4 Driving Tips in Winter 3 5 Tow Trailer 3 6 How to Save Fuel and Extend Auto Service Life 3 7 ...

Page 130: ... parking brake firmly 2 Shut down all unwanted lights and electrical devices 3 Shift gear shift lever to P gear If you need to restart engine in driving please shift gear shift lever to N when the lever is on any other gears starting protection device will prohibit starter running 4 Step brake pedal to the bottom and maintain until the car moves b Start Engine Make sure procedure in a Before Stari...

Page 131: ...r other fluid leakage under the car 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 Vehicle Interior Conditions Spare tire jack and wheel nut wrench check tire pressure and make sure jack and wrench is in place Seat belt check whether buckle ...

Page 132: ... traffic conditions make sure braking does not result in deviation of the car Other Abnormalities check whether there is any leakage or bad connection and listen for abnormal noise If no abnormality is found out you can enjoy your driving now Driving Tips Under Certain Conditions Driving slowly in head wind which is helpful for operating of the car When driving the car to climb the roadside curbst...

Page 133: ...so in this case parking brake can not stop the car firmly Do not stretch any part of your body out of the window in driving which may cause severe accidents and risk severe personal injury Take special care when there are kids on the car NOTE When driving on damp road avoid deep water as when a large amount of water enters engine compartment the engine and or electrical parts may be damaged Drivin...

Page 134: ...ulting in difficulty to release the parking brake Prevent snow from staying under mudguard Snow or ice under mudguard may make steering difficult When driving in winter you shall stop the check regularly to check whether there is ice or snow under mudguard You are recommended to keep certain emergency tools on the car according to your region Examples of such articles are tire chains window wiper ...

Page 135: ...ystem parts engine transmission differential mechanism wheel bearing driving shaft etc do not tow any trailer in the first 2000 km travel Maintenance When towing a trailer the increased load requires more frequent maintenance of the car How to Save Fuel and Extend Auto Service Life In simple and easy way you can save fuel Fuel saving is also helpful to extend service life of the car Here are some ...

Page 136: ...ed on expressway The higher speed the larger fuel consumption Slower speed can save fuel Keep Front Wheels in Proper Alignment Do not impact on curbstone and slow down the speed on rugged road Bad alignment of front wheels may cause excessive wear of tires and also increase engine load and fuel consumption Keep the chassis clean and free of mud and similar materials It helps to reduce vehicle weig...

Page 137: ...nual Emergency Treatment 4 1 Chapter 4 Emergency Treatment If the Car Cannot Start Up 4 2 If Engine Stalls in Driving 4 5 If the Car Is Overheated 4 5 If the Car Has Flat Tires 4 6 If the Car Gets Stuck 4 11 Tow the Car 4 12 ...

Page 138: ...ine runs at the normal speed but can not start the engine 1 Turn the ignition switch to ACC or OFF and try again to start the engine 2 If the engine can not start up maybe there is fuel spill as a result of repeated starting Please see b Start Engine with Fuel Spill for more details 3 If the engine still can not be started please contact BYD service store for adjustment or repair b Start Engine wi...

Page 139: ...ckly If possible continue to clean the affected area with sponge or cloth soaked in water on the way to the hospital If there is flame or sparkle nearby the gas generated by battery may cause explosion Please use standard wire for jump start and avoid smoking or lighting a match NOTE The charging battery shall be 12V Before conducting a jump start please make sure the charging battery is applicabl...

Page 140: ...starting wire to a solid fixed unpainted metal fixation point on the car with depleted battery Joint point is shown in the figure below Connection for Jump Starting For jump starting connection please do not leave the starting wire within action range of any moving part TIPS To avoid personal injury while connecting please do not lean against the battery or by accident make the starting wire or cl...

Page 141: ... a safe place 2 Turn on the emergency flashlight 3 Turn ignition switch on ACC or LOCK try again to start the engine If the engine can not start up please see If the Car Cannot Start Up TIPS When the engine is not running boosters of brake and steering device do not work which makes steering and braking more difficult than usual If the Car Is Overheated If the engine coolant thermometer indicates ...

Page 142: ...ain and add additional coolant if necessary Large drop of coolant level means leakage in the system please contact BYD service station for immediate examination If the Car Has Flat Tires 1 Please slow down the car slowly keep moving in a straight way and run off the road to a safe place Do not park your car on the turnout track in the middle of a highway Park the car on firm and flat ground 2 Shut...

Page 143: ... car to a height that allows tire removal and replacement NOTE Do not continue driving the car with a flat tire Even a short trip may damage the tire permanently Tools Required and Spare Tire Take out tools required and the spare tire 1 Toolkit 2 Jack 3 Spare tire In emergency conditions you may have to repair the car by yourself Please be familiar with the use method and storage location of the j...

Page 144: ... block under the wheel in the diagonal direction of the flat tire to prevent the car sliding Put the chock block in front of a front wheel or behind a rear wheel Unscrew Bolts on Wheel with a Flat Tire 3 Unscrew all bolts on the wheel with a flat tire Before lifting up the car please loosen bolts on the wheel by rotating them anticlockwise For better torque you can fit a spanner onto the bolt with...

Page 145: ... Please notice that it needs larger clearance to install the spare tire than remove the flat tire To lift up the car please insert the jack handle into the jack loose joint and rotate it clockwise When the jack touches the car and starts lifting please check again if the jack is at the right position TIPS When the car is supported completely by jack no one is allowed to stay under the car Replace ...

Page 146: ...ling off in driving Reinstall Wheel Bolts 7 Reinstall all wheel bolts manually To reinstall bolts please manually tighten them with wedged end inward first Push the wheel backward and try to further tighten the bolts manually TIPS Do not apply engine oil or lubricant on the bolts or they will get loose which may cause the wheel detached and lead to serious accident If there is engine oil or lubric...

Page 147: ... the current pressure is lower than specified value please drive the car slowly to the nearby service station for air charging Do not forget to install the tire valve cap or dust and moisture will enter the valve core to cause possible air leakage If the tire valve cap is missing please use a new one immediately 10 Put tools jack and flat tire in proper storage After tire replacement please use a ...

Page 148: ...in system and abide to applicable national and local laws The wheels touching the ground and their axle should be in good condition If they are damaged you shall use platform truck for towing Emergency Towing For emergency towing you can contact BYD service station to handle on your behalf If you can not find a towing company under emergency situation please tie the towing cable or chain to the em...

Page 149: ... Take special care when towing the car Please avoid sudden startup and unstable driving operation which may exert great stress on emergency towing hook and towing cable chain The hook towing cable chain may crack in which case there may be serious personal injury or damage to the car NOTE Please use the towing cable or chain designed specifically for car towing Tie the cable or chain to the towing...

Page 150: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 4 14 Emergency Treatment ...

Page 151: ...r s Manual Anti corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance 5 1 Chapter 5 Anti corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance Anti corrosion 5 2 Tips on Maintenance of Paint Surface 5 3 Washing and Waxing 5 4 Inside Cleaning 5 6 ...

Page 152: ...YD L3 please follow the instructions below Wash the car regularly Washing your car regularly can keep it clean But for anti corrosion purpose please abide by the following points In winter if you drive the car on the road with saline alkali or live by the sea please wash the running part of the car at least once per month to reduce corrosion High pressure water or steam is effective for cleaning c...

Page 153: ...harm to the paint surface caused by the taint 3 Wash the car after the engine cools down Do not wash the car in strong sunlight or high temperature otherwise the detergent will form taint on the paint surface after quick drying If you wash the car by yourself only use special purpose detergent and neutral running water Do not use strongly alkaline washing power soap water and detergent which may w...

Page 154: ...may peel off and there will be corrosion in the car body and parts Please clean the car immediately Driving along the seacoast Driving on the road covered with anti freezer Stuck with coal tar resin bird manure and insect remains Driving in an area with heavy smoke coal ash dust iron scurf or chemical substances The car is obviously covered with dust and slurry Manual Cleaning for BYD L3 Clean the...

Page 155: ...ning or damage Auto Car Washing You can wash your car at an automatic carwash station But please take notice that some types of brushes unfiltered water and the wash process adopted by the machine will hurt the painted surface Damage to the painted surface will reduce its duration and gloss particularly for the car in dark color Usually the staff from carwash will tell you which washing process is...

Page 156: ... water to keep the carpet dry Please read and strictly follow the instructions from the detergent manufacturer Seat Belts The seat belt can be washed with neutral soap water or warm water Use sponge or soft cloth to clean it Check if the seat belt has excessive wear or cut NOTE The seat belt can not be cleaned with coloring agent or bleacher or its strength will be weakened Do not use the seat bel...

Page 157: ...lled liquid at once in the way described previously Leather Trimming inside the Car For leather trimming you can use neutral detergent intended for woolen fabrics to clean them Use a soft cloth dipped with 5 of neutral detergent intended for woolen fabrics to erase the dust and then wipe off the residual detergent with a clean wet cloth If any part of the leather gets wet after cleaning please wip...

Page 158: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 5 8 Anti corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance ...

Page 159: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual Maintenance Instructions 6 1 chapter 6 Maintenance Instructions Maintenance 6 2 How to judge the vehicle needs maintenance 6 3 BYD L3 Maintenance Program 6 3 ...

Page 160: ...ceedings about technique maintenance gist and internal training program of special repair shop They have completed study in BYD Auto Company before working instead of study while working Is it the best way BYD service station has spent a large amount of money on special tools and maintenance equipment for BYD cars which helps to better complete tasks as well as reduce expenses The maintenance depa...

Page 161: ...ant still continue to be too high If any conditions above drive your car to BYD service station as soon as possible as your car may need adjustment or repair TIPS Do not keep on driving without any inspection or it may cause serious car damage and human injury BYD L3 Maintenance Program BYD L3 maintenance program is designed for ensuring stable driving reducing faults and driving safely and econom...

Page 162: ...more special conditions some maintenance item is required to be performed more frequently A Road Conditions 1 Drive on rugged muddy or snowmelt road 2 Drive on the dusty road B Driving Conditions 1 When the car has towed a trailer used a camping trailer or top clamping bracket 2 When the car has run at a short distance repeatedly below 0 within 8km When the car has idled for a long time or long ru...

Page 163: ...n cable I I I 3 Replace the timing belt of engine General using conditions I I I R Rigorous using conditions R every 70 000km 4 Check if the oil and gas control system of crankcase is normal I I I 5 Check and replace the spark plug I I R I I R I 6 Check if the cooling water pipe is damaged and confirm if the pipe joint is locked tightly I I I I 7 Check the engine coolant level in the over flow pot...

Page 164: ...General using conditions Free from replacing just check and supplement it every 1 year or 20 000km Rigorous using conditions Replace it every 40 000km Replace the lubricating oil and oil filter in CVT transmission Replace it every 60 000km 14 Replace engine oil General using conditions Replace it every 6 months or every 5 000km Rigorous using conditions Every 3 000km 15 Replace the engine oil filt...

Page 165: ...53 58 63 68 73 Months Forced Mainte nance 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 28 Activated carbon canister I I I I I I I Chassis and Car Body 29 Brake pedal and parking brake I I I I I I I I 30 Brake pad and brake disc I I I I I I I I 31 Brake fluid I I I I R I I I R I I I R I I 32 Pipeline and hose of brake system I I I I I I I 33 Power steering fluid I R I R I R I 34 Steering wheel draw bar I...

Page 166: ... It includes as follows Drive in the dusty areas or often expose the car in air with salt or by the sea 1 Drive on the rugged road road full of water or mountain road 2 Drive in the cold area 3 The engine runs idle for a long time or often runs for a short distance in cold season 4 Use the brake frequently and often slam the brake 5 Use the car as a tractor trailer 6 Use the car as a taxi or an op...

Page 167: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual Self maintenance 7 1 Chapter 7 Section 1 Self maintenance Foreword Engine Compartment Appearance 7 2 Fuse Location 7 3 Notes of Self maintenance 7 3 Location of Jack 7 5 ...

Page 168: ...tenance Engine Compartment Appearance 1 Distribution box assembly 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Overflow tank of engine coolant 4 Fuel flap of engine oil 5 Battery 6 Radiator 7 Electric cooling fan 8 Condenser 9 Windscreen cleanser container ...

Page 169: ...s section You must pay attention to that incorrect or incomplete maintenance operations may cause operating problems This section only makes explanations on maintenance operations which can be easily done by yourself As said in section 6 some items must still be maintained by qualified technicians with special tools During operation you must pay special attention to avoiding accidental injuries Yo...

Page 170: ...el tank or battery do not smoke to avoid generating spark and naked flame as it may cause fire Handle the storage battery with special care as it contains poisonous gas and corrosive sulfuric acid The car shall only be lifted by a jack Do not crawl under the car lift it with car lifting jack or other firm braces Now matter operating on the top or bottom of the car you must use eyes protector to av...

Page 171: ... You can only use the specified spark plug Using other spark plug may damage the engine or generate radio interference Do not fill too much power steering fluid or the power steering gear may be damaged If the brake fluid overflows you must wash it with water to avoid damaging the components or paint finish Do not drive with the air filter taken down otherwise it may cause excessive wear of engine...

Page 172: ...se human injuries In lifting a car with a jack do not start or run the engine Stop the car on the flat ground make sure the parking brake is applied and block the wheels opposite the lifting point when necessary Make sure the jack is placed in the correct lifting point Lifting the car in incorrect lifting point will damage the car or the car may drop from the jack to cause human injuries When the ...

Page 173: ...ce Engine and Chassis Check Engine Oil Level 7 8 Check Fluid Level in Gearbox 7 10 Check Cooling Fluid Level in Engine 7 12 Check Radiator and Condenser 7 13 Check Tire Pressure 7 13 Check and Replace Tire 7 14 Tires Rotation 7 16 Replace Tire 7 17 Precautions on Aluminum Wheel 7 17 ...

Page 174: ... engine oil of the same type in the engine Remove the engine oil fill cap add a small amount of engine oil and then check the dipstick You are recommended to use funnel when adding engine oil After adding engine oil the oil level shall be located between the low oil line and high oil line on the dipstick as shown in the figure above When the oil level is proper install the fill cap and tighten it ...

Page 175: ...me engine tank for reference when choosing oil API classification label is somewhere on the outside of the tank Engine oil quality is indicated on the label top according to API American Petroleum Institute standard such as SL SAE viscosity is indicated at the middle of the label such as 10W 30 Energy Conserving symbol at the bottom of the label indicates that it can save engine oil Certification ...

Page 176: ... filler opening At last install back and tighten the bolt of the fluid filler opening Clean up overflowing fluid immediately as it may damage parts in the engine compartment If original MTF is not available you can use API certified gear oil as substitute For specific specifications please refer to Maintenance Manual or contact BYD service station Transmission fluid shall be replaced by mileage or...

Page 177: ...r to Maintenance Manual or contact BYD service station Transmission fluid shall be replaced by mileage or interval as specified in Periodic Maintenance Table The existing transmission fluid shall be drained completely before filling new transmission fluid Please contact BYD service station if you have any doubt about checking fluid level or filling fluid in gearbox Note no water can be contained i...

Page 178: ...edal Wait for 2 seconds Switch the gear to R Neutral Wait for 10 seconds Switch the gear to P Park Run the engine at an idle speed Pull out the oil level screw plug Make sure you pull out the oil level screw plug and then at least 0 2 liter oil will be drained from the oil pipe or it indicates the initial oil is insufficient Wait for a few minutes until the oil begins to drop from the oil level sc...

Page 179: ... Condenser If radiator or condenser becomes very dirty or you can not determine their status please send the car to BYD service station TIPS To avoid scorching do not touch radiator or condenser when engine is hot NOTE Do not service radiator or condenser by yourself to avoid damage Check Tire Pressure Maintain proper pressure in tires For information on recommended cold tire pressure and tire dim...

Page 180: ...ure directly after a driving no more than 1 5 km Tire pressure gauge must be used Experiential judgment of tire pressure may have severe error In addition several pounds difference in tire pressure may reduce driving operability and comfort Do not release air in tire or reduce tire pressure after driving It is normal that tire pressure is higher after travel Make sure valve cock is installed on ti...

Page 181: ...load capacity to replace the tire installed on the car Any difference in dimensions and structure may have serious effect on operability passenger comfort calibration of speedometer and odometer ground clearance and clearance between car body and tire or tire chain TIPS Please follow the instructions below Or it may result in severe injury Never use a combination of radial ply tire bias belted tir...

Page 182: ...l be installed on front wheels Do not install tire chain on rear wheels Tighten tire chain again after driving for 0 5 1 0 km Follow strictly the instruction from the manufacturer when installing tire chain If wheel housing is installed on the car remove it before installing tire chain otherwise it may be damaged by tire chain TIPS When tire chain is installed the driving speed shall not exceed 50...

Page 183: ...gone treatment or long travel mileage getting the car into trouble without prior warning Do not use a wheel which is repaired after bending as it may have structural damage Do not use inner tube intended for tubeless tire on an air leaking wheel TIPS Do not use a wheel with specifications other than that recommended by the manufacturer or the car may lose control in driving which may result in sev...

Page 184: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 7 18 Self maintenance ...

Page 185: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual Self maintenance 7 19 Chapter 7 Section 3 Self maintenance Electric Appliance Check Battery Status 7 20 Check and Replace Fuses 7 22 Add Cleanser 7 23 Replace Bulb 7 24 ...

Page 186: ...el burning or pain go to hospital immediately When electrolyte is splashed on your clothes it may penetrate and touch the skin Please take off the clothes with electrolyte immediately if necessary treat it as per the previous method If you drink battery electrolyte by mistake you shall drink a lot of water or milk immediately Milk containing magnesia uncooked egg and plant oils are recommended to ...

Page 187: ...tery NOTE Charging the battery without disconnecting the wires on it may seriously damage ECU and other electrical devices on the car Remove the battery wires first before connecting the battery to charger When engine is not running using electrical devices for a long time may cause over discharge of the battery which may lead to difficulty to start the car or even permanent damage to the battery ...

Page 188: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual 7 22 Self maintenance Check and Replace Fuses A Type B Type C Type Fine Burned Fine Burned Fine Burned ...

Page 189: ...an pull out 29 Indoor Light fuse which is not essential in driving and substitute it for a fuse with the same amperage If there is no fuse of the same amperage you should choose a fuse with lower amperage and do try to get a fuse with the amperage as close to the rated amperage as possible If you use a fuse with lower amperage it may be burned out again but this doesn t mean the car has problem Yo...

Page 190: ...isted type Use bulbs with rated power shown in the table below High mount brake light and rear brake light consists of a number of LED When the number of burnt out LED affects the car s compliance with local laws please send the car to BYD service station for replacing bulbs TIPS Do not replace bulb when it is hot to avoid burning The halogen bulb is filled with pressurized gas please be particula...

Page 191: ...light 21 PY21 W 1 75 Backup light 16 W16 W 1 3 Rear fog light 21 W21 W 1 75 High mount brake light 16 W16 W 1 3 Name plate light 5 W5W 0 41 Door light 5 W5W 0 41 Front interior light 5 R5W 0 41 Rear 10 C10 0 83 interior light W Trunk light 5 W5W 0 41 Front parking light 5 W5W 0 41 Rear parking light 0 4 LED 0 03 Parking light 4 LED 0 33 Headlight Low Halogen beam 1 Pull off the connector while pre...

Page 192: ... and press down the buckle to remove the bulb 4 Replace the bulb The step of installation is opposite to disassembly You need not to adjust the headlight after replacing the bulb In case that you need to adjust the headlight please contact BYD service station High beam 1 Pull off the connector while pressing down the buckle If the connector is too tight shake it first ...

Page 193: ...headlight after replacing the bulb In case that you need to adjust the headlight please contact BYD service station Front turn signal light 1 Pull off the connector while pressing down the buckle as shown in the figure If the connector is too tight shake it first 2 Rotate the light seat anticlockwise to remove it 3 Rotate the bulb clockwise and press down it to remove the bulb and replace it ...

Page 194: ...eed not to adjust the headlight after replacing the bulb In case that you need to adjust the headlight please contact BYD service station Side turn signal light Side turn signal light is integrated If replacement is necessary please replace the whole side turn signal light 1 Prize one side of side turn signal light with straight screwdriver Covering with cotton around the screwdriver to avoid scra...

Page 195: ...29 Rear fog light 1 Prize one side of side turn signal light with straight screwdriver Covering with cotton around the screwdriver to avoid scratch the surface while using straight screwdriver 2 Pull off the connector while pressing down the buckle ...

Page 196: ... installation is opposite to disassembly Rear combination lamp The steps of replacing rear turn signal light and rear fog light is the same as backup light The steps of installation is opposite to disassembly High Mount brake light 1 Rotate the light seat anticlockwise manually and pull it outwards from the hole of rear shelf 2 Pull off the bulb from light seat replace the bulb If it is not conven...

Page 197: ...ing down the buckle as shown in figure If the connector is too tight shake it first 2 Rotate the light seat anticlockwise and pull it outwards to remove the light seat 3 Pull off the bulb from light seat replace the bulb Trunk light 1 Move the claw as shown in figure 2 Pull off the bulb from light seat replace the bulb ...

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Page 199: ...BYD L3 AUTO Owner s Manual Part Specifications 8 1 Chapter 8 Part Specifications Maintenance Specifications 8 2 Fuse and Relay 8 3 ...

Page 200: ...series engine Amount 3L liter 473 series engine Amount 3 4L liter Specification of Gear Oil for Manual Transmission 75W 90 above 40 80W 90 above 26 API Grade GL 4 or above Amount 2 1L liter CVT shall always use MITSUBISHI ATF SPⅢ CVT fluid Amount 7 7L liter Cooling System Amount L liter 6 8L Tire dimension 195 60 R15 Tire pressure KPa kilogram cm2 210 2 1 Wheel nut torque N m kilogram force m 103 ...

Page 201: ...se 15A 5 Spare fuse 20A 6 Spare fuse 25A 13 Reserved 14 Electronic fan 30A 15 Reserved 16 ABS 60A 17 Spare fuse 30A 18 Spare fuse 7 5A 19 Puller 20 Left high beam 10A 21 Right high beam 10A 22 Right low beam 10A 23 Left low beam 10A 24 Reserved 25 Reserved 26 Headlight fuse 40A 27 Reserved 28 EFI 15A MT20U 2 or 30A M7 9 7 1 29 Interior light 15A 30 Ignition switch No 2 power supply 30A 31 Reserved...

Page 202: ...15A 10 Brake light 15A 11 Door 25A 12 No 2 door and window power supply 30A 13 No 1 ignition switch power supply 25A 14 Front fog light 15A 15 Rear fog light 10A 16 Starting power supply 7 5A 17 Air conditioner 10A 18 No 2 ignition switch 15A 19 Defrosting compensation 10A 20 Headlight control system 5A 21 Lighter 15A 22 Warm wind 40A 23 Rear window defroster 30A 24 No 1 door and window power supp...

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