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Page 3: ...he titles of Caution and Notice to prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle The classification of instructions is described below Safety Sign CAUTION Caution statements are a description of potentially hazardous situation concerning personal and vehicle safety NOTICE Notice statements are useful information on operation and maintenance of the vehicle The illustrations in this manual are f...

Page 4: ...es 1 67 1 5 Instrument and Multifunction Display 1 75 1 6 Other Equipments 1 87 Chapter 2 Sound and A C System 2 1 2 1 Sound System 2 1 2 2 Air Conditioning A C System 2 11 Chapter 3 Before Driving 3 1 Chapter 4 Starting and Driving 4 1 Chapter 5 Emergency Handling 5 1 Chapter 6 Vehicle Maintenance 6 1 Chapter 7 Part Maintenance 7 1 Chapter 8 Maintenance Specifications 8 1 ...

Page 5: ...se engine front wheel drive Length mm 4820 Width mm 1810 Overall dimensions Height mm 1765 no load Wheel base mm 2960 Front mm 1550 Track Rear mm 1555 Curb weight kg 1710 1760 Laden weight kg 2235 2285 Tire size 215 55 R17 Approach angle 19 Departure angle 18 Front suspension mm 890 Rear suspension mm 970 Minimum ground clearance mm 150 Turning diameter m 11 4 Passenger capacity 7 ...

Page 6: ...ximum speed km h 180 185 Engine model BYD483QB 4G69S4M Engine configuration In line 4 cylinder 16 valves MPI fuel injection DOHC In line 4 cylinder 16 valves MPI fuel injection SOHC Displacement ml 1991 2378 Maximum output kw rpm 186 4000 4500 215 3500 4500 Emission standard Euro III Euro IV Euro III Euro IV ...

Page 7: ...le owner VIN is also printed on the manufacturer s plate at the bottom of the right side wall B pillar as shown in the figure above Fuel label is pasted on the inner side of the fuel filler cap as shown in the figure above The warning labels to the cooling fan and change of engine coolant are pasted on the inside of the front compartment The warning label against seating a child in the front passe...

Page 8: ...here are 4 door labels on this vehicle which are located in the middle of the B pillar outer surface and on the edge of the C pillar trim panel in a symmetrical pattern 2 child safety device labels are pasted in the middle of the front surface of the sliding door metal sheet in a symmetrical pattern Front passenger airbag warning label Tire pressure label Sliding door warning label Child safety de...

Page 9: ... Chapter 1 Instruments Control System 1 1 Keys Doors Keys 1 2 Wireless Remote Control 1 4 Keyless Entry Start System 1 11 Anti theft System 1 15 Front Doors 1 17 Power Window 1 21 Rear Door 1 22 Engine Hood 1 23 Oil filler cap 1 24 Sunroof 1 25 ...

Page 10: ...arks your vehicle for you you shall take the mechanical key with you and leave the smart key with the waiter CAUTION y Anyone who has a pacemaker or defibrillator implanted in the body shall be kept away from the antenna of the keyless entry start system as the electro magnetic emission may interfere with the operation of such devices For the information on the antenna location see Antenna Locatio...

Page 11: ... by water or an ultrasonic washer y Do not place the smart key beside any device which gives off electromagnetic wave such as a cell phone Using the Mechanical Key in the Electronic Smart Key To take the mechanical key out of the electronic smart key press the release switch and then pull out the mechanical key as shown in the figure above Put the mechanical key back in place reliably after using ...

Page 12: ...ystem is designed to lock unlock the door and perform auxiliary functions from a distance within approximately 1m of the vehicle It is only effective for the electronic smart key To operate any switch press it down slowly and firmly with the indicator flashing once Electronic smart key is a complicated electronic assembly Follow the instructions below to prevent damage y Keep it away from any plac...

Page 13: ... from being stolen or other accidents Refer to When Key is Lost in Chapter 4 Doors Locking Unlocking To lock unlock all doors press the switch on the smart key slowly and firmly Locking press the lock switch all doors will be locked At this time the exterior rearview mirror is folded and the turn signal lights flash once Check whether all doors are locked reliably The lock switch cannot function i...

Page 14: ...tion Locate you car When the vehicle is in anti theft function press the lock switch for 1 5 seconds the horn will give a long alarm with the turn signal lights flashing for 15 seconds When you forget where the vehicle is parked you can locate your vehicle with this function In find your car status you can repeat the process to find your vehicle by pressing the lock switch for 1 5 seconds again Re...

Page 15: ...y and then the mechanical key into the card key NOTICE y Make sure the battery is installed in correct orientation y Do not replace the battery with wet hands Water will lead to rust in the card key y Prevent water from entering the card key as it is not waterproof Upon completion of replacement check whether the card key can function normally if it isn t functioning well contact your BYD service ...

Page 16: ...n airplane or airport Replace Battery in Electronic Smart Key The electronic smart key could be easily damaged during replacing the battery You are recommended to have the battery replaced in a BYD service station If you insist on replacing it by yourself only use CR1632 lithium battery or equivalents for replacement under the assist of a flat head screwdriver CAUTION y Keep the replaced battery o...

Page 17: ...t head screwdriver or similar tool 3 Remove the depleted battery with the flat head screwdriver or similar tool Insert the tool into the guide slot and pry off the battery as shown in the figure above NOTICE Don t modify the battery cover or it may cause fault 4 Install a new battery in place with the anode side facing upward Insert the mechanical key back into the electronic smart key Firmly inst...

Page 18: ... antenna with other models y In case that the electronic key causes interference with any legal wireless communication service stop using it immediately and take measures to eliminate the interference before using it again y Micropower wireless device shall be able to withstand the interference caused by radio services and the devices used for industrial scientific or medical purpose y Do not use ...

Page 19: ...ng lock see Steering Lock in this chapter for details Entry Function Starting Function Entry and Starting The smart keys allow the driver to unlock lock side doors and start the vehicle Entry unlock lock side doors of the vehicle See Front Doors in this chapter for details Start the driver can switch between power modes and start the engine with the smart keys in the vehicle See Engine Starting in...

Page 20: ...g wheel slightly at the same time If the orange indicator is flashing it means the steering lock has fault and please contact BYD service station for help See Start Engine for details Please take note that the steering lock can be activated only by the mechanical key when the battery in the smart key is depleted Antenna Location 1 Internal antenna 2 External antenna Active Region The entry and sta...

Page 21: ... device such as a two way radio device or cell phone y When the smart key is touched or covered by a metal object y When you operate the door handle quickly y When the smart key is close to the door handle y When somebody else operates wireless remote control on a car nearby y When the battery is depleted to replace the battery please see the relevant sections above y When the smart key is near a ...

Page 22: ... 1 Step down the brake pedal or press down the Start button the indicator for the keyless entry and start system turns on with the buzzer beeping once 2 Put the electronic smart key near the Start button within 30 seconds after the buzzer beeps the buzzer beeps once again indicating that you can start the engine 3 Start the engine within 5 seconds after the buzzer beeps for the second time You can...

Page 23: ...tivate it through wireless remote control c Insert the mechanical key into the lock hole of the driver s door and turn the key If a smart key is continuously exposed to intensive electromagnetic wave its battery will deplete quickly The smart key shall be kept at least 1m away from the following devices y TV sets y PC y Wireless charger y Lamp holder y Fluorescent lights CAUTION Unauthorized modif...

Page 24: ... the anti theft system will be activated So do not leave anybody in the vehicle Activate Anti theft System The system will give out alarm sound in the following cases y Any door is unlocked without using the keyless entry function y Front compartment cover is unlocked without using the keyless entry function y The power supply is turned on without using the keyless start function Deactivate Anti t...

Page 25: ...lock all doors without using the mechanical key For information on the active region refer to Keyless Entry and Start System in this chapter Lock Up Press the Lockup button on the outer door handle slowly and firmly All side doors and the rear door are locked at the same time with the turn signal lights flashing once In the following cases the doors cannot be locked by pressing the Lockup switch y...

Page 26: ...ss entry and start function check whether the door is unlocked before opening it If the doors are not unlocked press the microswitch again Lock unlock with inner lock knob Lock knob operation Lock up push the knob forward Unlock pull the knob backward The driver can unlock the door even if the inner lock knob is in lock up position When the lock knob of the driver s door is pressed down all doors ...

Page 27: ...er 20 km h the lock knob of all 4 side doors will lock up automatically And side doors will be unlocked automatically when turning off the engine Lock Unlock with Power Door Lock Switch Both front doors are equipped with a power door lock switch These two switches can lock unlock all side doors Lock press down the front end of the switch Unlock press down the rear end of the switch Sliding door Lo...

Page 28: ...at lower side the sliding door must be fully opened until the positioning lock is engaged Never pull the inner or outer door handle to prevent the door from unexpected sliding which may cause personal injury y The left sliding door is half open when the fuel filler cap is opened Do not operate it until the filler cap is closed CAUTION Make sure the sliding doors are closed and locked firmly before...

Page 29: ...t the passengers in an accident In addition door lock can prevent the door from unexpected opening Power Window Driver s door Front passenger door Sliding door Use the switch on each side door to operate the power window Ignition switch shall be at ON when operating the power window There are 4 buttons on the driver s window to control all 4 power windows separately Drop down press down the switch...

Page 30: ... can still operate the power windows for up to 1 minute The delayed control function can be disabled immediately by opening any front door At this time you must turn the ignition switch to ON II to operate the windows CAUTION y The power windows cannot stop automatically if any part of your body is out of the window so pay close attention to safety when using it y Make sure the hands of all passen...

Page 31: ...r door Engine Hood Open Engine Hood 1 Pull the engine hood release handle and the hood will pop up slightly CAUTION Make sure the engine hood is closed and locked up firmly before driving otherwise the unexpected hood opening may cause an accident 2 Pull up the secondary latch and lift up the engine hood at the front end of the vehicle 3 Insert the support rod into the slot to support the opened e...

Page 32: ...ke sure the support rod is folded completely before closing the hood Unfolded part of the support rod may cause deformation of the engine hood Oil filler cap Open fuel filler cap Pull up the release handle of the fuel filler cap and the cap bounces outward Shut off the engine when refilling fuel NOTICE When the left sliding door is opened completely do not open the fuel filler cap Otherwise it cou...

Page 33: ...the water may get inside CAUTION y Operate the sunroof following the instructions below to prevent the risk of personal injury and even death y In driving keep all body parts away from the sunroof Otherwise it may cause personal injury and even death in a hard braking or accident y Make sure nobody is near the sunroof before closing it Keep all body parts away from the open sunroof Getting the bod...

Page 34: ...BYD M6 AUTO Owner s Manual Key Doors 1 26 ...

Page 35: ...f equipped 1 37 Seat Belts 1 37 SRS Airbag Overview 1 44 Driver s Airbag and Front Passenger Airbag 1 46 Curtain Airbag if equipped 1 48 Service Side Airbags 1 49 Airbag Warning Indicator 1 49 Front Passenger Seat Belt Warning Indicator if equipped 1 51 When Do Airbags Deploy 1 51 When Airbags Won t Deploy 1 52 Deactivate Airbags 1 54 Supplemental Information 1 56 Airbag Maintenance 1 56 Supplemen...

Page 36: ... y After seat adjustment lean against the seat back to make sure it is locked up at a proper position y Do not place anything under the seat Otherwise it may unlock the latch mechanism or push up the adjustment lever accidentally causing sudden move of the seat and loss of control of the vehicle y In seat adjustment keep your hand away from moving parts or seat bottom Otherwise your hand could be ...

Page 37: ...hat your feet can touch the pedals comfortably y Adjust the seat back backwards For most vehicle even if the driver s seat is adjusted to the front extreme position you can get 250 mm safe distance by adjusting the seat back tilting angle If you cannot see the road conditions ahead clearly in a tilting seat use a hard cushion or lift up the seat if seat lifting function is available to get a bette...

Page 38: ...o not adjust the seat when the vehicle is moving y In seat adjustment take care to avoid collision between the seat and luggage or a passenger y Do not adjust the seat back to an excessive tilting angle In a front or rear collision a properly fastened seat belt can provide maximum protection when the driver is leaning against a vertical seat back If the seat back angle is too large the lap belt ma...

Page 39: ...wards Slide the seat to your desired position and release the lever Shake the seat to make sure that it is locked in place 2 Seat height adjustment Rotate the regulating knob to lift or lower the seat 3 Seat back adjustment Pull up the seat back adjustment lever without leaning against the seat back Adjust the seat back to the desired angle by leaning on it and then release the adjustment lever Af...

Page 40: ...eat is locked in place CAUTION y Do not adjust the seat when the vehicle is moving y In seat adjustment take care to avoid collision between the seat and luggage or a passenger y Do not adjust the seat back to an excessive tilting angle In a front or rear collision a properly fastened seat belt can provide maximum protection when the front passenger is leaning against a vertical seat back If the s...

Page 41: ...the adjustment lever As the seat back returns to vertical position with large force when unlocked keep your body away from it to prevent personal injury After adjustment make sure the seat is locked in place Move Middle Row Seats You can move the middle row seats to make way for rear row passengers to enter their seats easily 1 Unlock seat backs with the interlocking lever 2 Push the seat back to ...

Page 42: ...ease the unlock tape Shake the seat back to make sure it is firmly locked in place Fold Flip Rear Row Seats Folding 1 Unlock seat back Pull the unlock tape on either side of the rear row seats to unlock the seat backs 2 Fold seat back While pulling the unlock tape fold the seat back forward and then release the tape Flipping 1 Unlock floor locks Operate the lever to unlock the rear row seats from ...

Page 43: ...ent Headrest Front and Middle Row Seats Rear Row Seats For the sake of safety and comfort the headrests shall be adjusted properly before driving the vehicle Move up pull it upwards Move down press the lock release button and press it downward at the same time The headrest can provide the maximum protection when the head is resting directly on it It is not recommended to use additional cushion on ...

Page 44: ...Devices 1 36 Armrest Front Seats Middle Row Seats Front and Middle Row Seats 1 Rotate the armrest upward to use it 2 Rotate the armrest downward when not in use NOTICE y Do not place heavy objects on the armrest to prevent damage to it ...

Page 45: ...taking pills soporific cold cure etc Don t cover the seat with any heat insulation article such as a blanket or cushion when using the heater otherwise the seat may be overheated Seat Belts Notice on Seat Belts BYD strongly requires all occupants in the vehicle to properly wear the seat belt when the vehicle is moving Failure to adjust the seat belt properly could increase the risk and or severity...

Page 46: ... on use of seat belts please have the seat belt replaced or installed in a BYD service station CAUTION When the vehicle is moving all occupants shall sit in the seats and wear seal belts properly Otherwise the occupants could be severely injured or even die in a hard braking or crash accident y Follow the instructions below on using seat belts y Each seat belt must be used by only one person at a ...

Page 47: ...are sitting in the seat To fasten the seat belt pull out the seat belt from the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle A click sound can be heard when the buckle is engaged The seat belt length can be adjusted automatically according to your body size and seat position In the event of hard braking or collision the retractor will lock the seat belt and prevent it from extending If your bod...

Page 48: ...iately The affected seat cannot be occupied until the seat belt system is replaced or repaired A faulty seat belt cannot protect the occupant reliably in the event of a collision Interference between seat belt and armrest To fasten the seat belt when an outer armrest is used arrange the shoulder belt above the armrest and the lap belt under the armrest CAUTION y Always wear the seat belt properly ...

Page 49: ...ccupant body could slip out of the belt in an accident resulting in severe injury or even death Keep the lap belt around the lower hip area y Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm Adjustable shoulder belt buckle Adjust the shoulder belt buckle to proper position Lift up slide the buckle upward Lower down press the lock release button and slide the buckle downward After adjustment make sure th...

Page 50: ...s the buckle release button and let the belt retract If the seat belt doesn t retract pull it out to check whether it is twisted Make sure the seat belt retracts smoothly Seat belt for middle seat in rear row The middle seat in the rear row adopts 2 point seat belt Seat upright against the seat back and insert the belt tongue into the buckle until a click sound is heard If the seat belt cannot ext...

Page 51: ...o retract it Keep the lap belt around the lower hip area rather than on the waist CAUTION Do not make the seat belt too loose or the lap belt too high Under this condition the occupant body could slip out of the belt in an accident resulting in severe injury or even death Keep the lap belt around the lower hip area Too high Adjust it to a proper position ...

Page 52: ...an upright position to get maximum protection from the seat belt and airbag system y Rear seats are safer for children y Do not disassemble the airbag system by yourself Airbag Triggering Conditions The airbag is designed to activate when a head on collision reaches a certain severity and it may also be triggered in some special collisions In case of minor head on collision or side collision rear ...

Page 53: ... vehicle may reduce the protection performance of the airbag system SRS Airbag Components The major components and their locations of the M6 SRS airbag system are shown in the figure above 1 Front crash sensor 2 Airbag electronic control unit ECU 3 SRS warning light 4 Clock spring 5 Driver s airbag module front airbag inflator 6 Front passenger airbag module front airbag inflator 7 Seat belt warni...

Page 54: ...an a certain threshold the sensors detect that the vehicle is slowing down fast and send a signal to the controller to inflate the frontal airbags in a very short time Meanwhile the seat belt holds the body of the occupant in place The inflated airbag forms an air cushion to protect your head and chest Both frontal airbags inflate at the same time since they use the same sensors However it is poss...

Page 55: ...recover soon After airbag deployment it is normal to notice smoke like residue which is actually powder from the airbag surface Although the powder is not harmful people with respiratory problems may experience temporary discomfort If this occurs get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Service Frontal Airbags You must have your vehicle serviced in the following cases y SRS airbags in...

Page 56: ...nflate in moderate to severe side collisions to protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from striking interior objects such as a window Curtain Airbag if equipped Curtain airbags if equipped drop down from the roof along both sides of the cabin in moderate to severe side collisions to give better protection ...

Page 57: ...er the airbags y The seat surface where the side airbags are located shaded area in the figure above has crack deep scratch or other damage y The trim of A pillar roof rail or C pillar where the curtain airbags are located shaded area in the figure above has crack deep scratch or other damage Airbag Warning Indicator Under the control of an ECU which features self diagnostic capability the state o...

Page 58: ...dicator wiring and power supply Refer to section Service Indicators and Warning Buzzers for details NOTICE The SRS system has fault if any of the following occurs y The warning indicator doesn t turn on when Start button is at ON y After turning Start button to ON the warning indicator doesn t go off within 5 seconds or goes off but turns on again y The warning indicator turns on when Start button...

Page 59: ...h which is indicated by the black arrow in the figure above If the front passenger seat is occupied without using the seat belt this indicator turns to remind the front passenger to wear the seat belt After the seat belt is fastened the warning indicator goes off When the front passenger seat is not occupied the warning indicator remains off When Do Airbags Deploy Hit protruding objects such as a ...

Page 60: ...deploy y The frontal airbags may deploy due to the vehicle s undercarriage violently striking a low object When Airbags Won t Deploy Hit ground on a downhill road Hit tall and thin objects such as a post or tree Get under a truck in a rear end collision Hit a wall slantwise Hit by another vehicle at the rear end ...

Page 61: ...the seat belt or is leaning forward or in other improper posture may be severely injured when the airbag deploys y The driver shall always keep a distance over 25 cm between his chest and the steering wheel in order to prevent the airbag from causing personal injury to the driver while allowing it to provide the maximum protection Specifically each occupant shall adjust the front seats and headres...

Page 62: ...YD service station y The airbag system must be replaced in a BYD service station within 15 years as of the date of delivery manufacturing date indicated in the quality certificate and Repair Manual If any part of the airbag system is replaced before that date it shall be recorded in the Repair Manual NOTICE y Don t reuse a deployed airbag Replace the airbag system immediately after it is triggered...

Page 63: ...keep a 25cm distance between the center of the steering wheel and the chest of the driver even though the driver s seat is properly adjusted y When a special equipment must be installed for the disabled near the steering wheel y When adjustment of the front passenger seat which is required for a specific reason makes it impossible to keep the seat within the scope set by the manufacturer Deactivat...

Page 64: ...attention to the status of the SRS warning indicator Abnormal airbags can cause severe injury If the SRS warning indicator prompts a potential danger have your vehicle repaired in a BYD service station as soon as possible Airbag Maintenance Generally the airbag system cannot be repaired and it includes no part that you can service safely by yourself In any of the following cases you must have your...

Page 65: ...ult in the airbag system assign the repair or troubleshooting to a BYD service station Supplemental Safety Information 1 Never attempt to dismantle the airbag The airbag system can provide maximum protection when it functions normally 2 Never tamper with any airbag components or wire harness Otherwise it could cause unexpected airbag deployment leading to severe personal injury ...

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Page 67: ... Steering Wheel and Rearview Mirror 1 59 Chapter 1 Instruments Control System 1 3 Steering Wheel and Rearview Mirror Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column 1 60 Exterior rearview Mirrors 1 60 Anti dazzle Inner Rearview Mirror 1 63 ...

Page 68: ...ndle to allow the lever to return to the lock position CAUTION y Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving otherwise it could cause the loss of control of the vehicle y After adjustment shake the steering wheel to make sure it is locked firmly Exterior rearview Mirrors Adjust the exterior rearview mirrors so that you can see side of the vehicle In case that the rearview mirror is...

Page 69: ...ust Press L R on the switch to select a mirror Regulating switch adjust the rearview mirror as you desire Press the switch in the direction you want The ignition switch must be at ACC or ON NOTICE When the rearview mirror is frozen don t operate the control switch or wipe the mirror Use a spraying deicer to eliminate the ice first After adjustment turn the selection switch to the center OFF positi...

Page 70: ...the power mirrors will unfold See Anti theft System in section 1 1 CAUTION y When adjusting the power mirror don t touch it to prevent personal injury and damage to the mirror y Don t adjust the power mirror when the vehicle is moving Unfold and properly adjust both power mirrors before driving the vehicle Manual Folding Mirror if equipped To park the vehicle in narrow space fold the rearview mirr...

Page 71: ...the clearest view in this mode Night driving set the control lever to position 2 As the intensity of reflected light drops the sharpness of the mirror image also reduces CAUTION Never adjust the rearview mirror while the vehicle is moving otherwise it could cause the loss of control of the vehicle Calibrate Interior Rearview Mirror 1 Pay attention to the followings before calibration 1 The directi...

Page 72: ...ne of east south west north northwest southwest northeast and southwest 2 Select the starting position It can be any one of east south west and north 3 To enter the compass calibration status press OK button on the rear side of the interior rearview mirror using a paper clip North will be displayed in the mirror It will flash for two times and then stop 4 Drive the vehicle for a complete circle at...

Page 73: ...ted The mirror will exit calibration and return to normal status Otherwise if West is displayed when pressing OK button again shut down the engine and repeat the procedure above from step 1 If any text other than West is displayed repeat the procedure above from step 2 without turning off the engine 6 After calibration drive the vehicle for another circle to check whether correct text is displayed...

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Page 75: ...l System 1 4 Switches Headlight Switch 1 68 Front Rear Fog Light Switch 1 69 Turn Signal Light Switch 1 71 Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 1 72 Front Windshield Wiper Washer 1 72 Rear Windshield Wiper Washer 1 73 Rear Windshield and Exterior Rearview Mirror Defrosters 1 74 ...

Page 76: ... use the high beams turn on the headlights and push the lever outward away from the steering wheel To use the low beams pull back the lever Headlight Flashing No matter what position the headlight switch is if you pull the lever backward to the steering wheel side the high beams stay flashing Release the lever to allow it to return to the previous position and the high low beams go out The high be...

Page 77: ...r value of the knob the lower the headlight beam direction is Front Rear Fog Light Switch The front rear fog light switch is located beside the headlight switch front fog light rear fog light When the light switch is at or you can turn on the front fog light with this switch When the light switch is at or when the front fog lights turned on you can turn on the rear fog lights with this switch When...

Page 78: ...ed off the rear fog lights will be turned off 2 When the light switch is turned to OFF both front and rear fog lights will be turned off If the light switch is turned to the front fog lights will be turned on while the rear fog lights remaining off If you want to turn off the front fog lights rotate the fog light switch downward to x position to turn on the rear fog lights again turn the light swi...

Page 79: ...r door is opened the automatic light off function will turn off the lights within 10 minutes Turn Signal Light Switch Turn signal lights which give turn or lane change signals to other drivers are operated independently of other lights Push the turn signal lever upward all turn signal lights on the right side are turned on and keep flashing even if you release the lever Push the turn signal lever ...

Page 80: ...indshield Wiper Washer Use the lever to operate the wind shield wipers Mist wipe for a single cycle OFF turn off the wipers INT wipe intermittently LO wipe steadily at low speed HI wipe steadily at high speed When the wiper control lever is at INT rotate the knob marked with INT Time to adjust the interval of wiping circles Rotate the knob upward to increase the interval and downward to reduce the...

Page 81: ...al times before stopping NOTICE y Regularly check the wiper blades and if necessary clean them with cotton cloth and rubbing alcohol y When the windshield is stained with heavy dust first flush it with water and then use the wipers to clean it y Do not use any detergent other than the windshield washer fluid or the wiper blades could be damaged Rear Windshield Wiper Washer Rotate the knob on the c...

Page 82: ... the rear defroster The ignition switch must be at ON The indicator on the button is turned on indicating the rear defroster is working The rear defroster can remove fog frost and thin ice from the windshield Press the button again to turn off the defroster The defroster will stop after working for 15 minutes When the rear defroster is working if you turn off the ignition switch the defroster will...

Page 83: ...nstrument and Multifunction Display Combination Instrument 1 76 Tachometer 1 77 Speedometer 1 77 Odometer 1 77 Trip Odometer 1 77 Coolant Thermometer 1 77 Fuel Gauge 1 77 Coolant Thermometer 1 78 Gear Display if equipped 1 78 Mileage Information Display 1 78 Indicators and Buzzer 1 79 Multifunction Display 1 85 ...

Page 84: ...BYD M6 AUTO Owner s Manual Instrument and Multifunction Display 1 76 Combination Instrument 1 Tachometer 2 Speedometer 3 Fuel guage 4 Coolant thermometer 5 Trip odometer 6 Odometer 7 Gear display ...

Page 85: ...se the odometer you want to reset and then press and hold the reset button until the reading reaches 0 0 Coolant Thermometer When turning on the ignition switch the coolant thermometer shows the engine coolant temperature When the engine is running normally the pointer will rise from the bottom to near the middle of the thermometer Under poor driving conditions such as in hot summer days or on a l...

Page 86: ...ummer days or on a long uphill road the engine may be overheated The pointer entering the red H Hot area indicates that the engine is overheating and you must stop the vehicle and contact a BYD service station immediately Gear Display if equipped This screen displays the gear you are in Mileage Information Display This screen displays the information of the odometer and trip odometer The odometer ...

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Page 88: ...ine is started If this indicator is flashing or stays on in driving it indicates that there is a problem with the engine oil system Stop the vehicle immediately at a safe place Please contact a BYD service station for help This indicator may also turn on when the oil level is low This indicator is not designed to indicate low oil level Use an oil dipstick to check the oil level NOTICE Do not keep ...

Page 89: ...fluid level is very dangerous Contact a BYD service station in the following cases y If you press the Start button and turn the power to ON this indicator will not turn on when the parking brake is applied y After the parking brake is released this indicator will not turn on when the power is turned to ON The fact that this indicator turns on temporally does not mean that something is wrong CAUTIO...

Page 90: ...seconds If there is a problem with either of the two systems mentioned above this indicator will turn on again When the ABS indicator turns on while the conventional brake system indicator isn t on the ABS and brake assist system are not working normally but the conventional brake system still works At this time the wheels may be locked in hard braking or in braking on slippery road surface In any...

Page 91: ...ot turned off this indicator will stay on When the headlight switch is at rotate the odometer reset button on the instrument panel to adjust the backlight intensity for the instruments and the panel Low fuel level indicator This indicator is located on the fuel gauge This indicator is turned on when the fuel level in the tank is low it will keep flashing to remind you to refill the fuel if the tan...

Page 92: ... vehicle is moving at a steady speed SVS Indicator If you press the Start button and turn the power to ON this indicator will turn on for a few seconds If this indicator turns on at any other time or keeps flashing it indicates there is a problem with the AT transmission or engine management system In this case have your vehicle serviced in a BYD service station as soon as possible Smart key syste...

Page 93: ... key system warning indicator This indicator operates in the same way as the smart key system warning indicator on the instrument panel When you press the Start button without a smart key this indicator turns on and the buzzer also sounds once Car phone indicator This indicator turns on when the car phone gets an incoming call This indicator stays on during a phone call until on hook MP3 player in...

Page 94: ...he reserve sensor icon will be displayed on the LCD screen and the buzzer sounds repeatedly The closer to the obstacle the less bars are displayed in the reverse sensor icon and the more quickly the buzzer sounds It may give out a long sound if the obstacle is very near See Parking Assist System in section 1 6 Clock display If you press the Start button and turn the power to ACC ON the time inform...

Page 95: ...0 Hat and Coat Hook 1 90 Security Handle 1 91 Carpet Mat 1 91 Left Bottom Small Glove Box 1 92 Glove Compartment 1 92 Card Box 1 93 Rear Quarter Armrest Seat 1 93 Auxiliary Fascia Console 1 93 Front Door Panel 1 94 Rear Door Panel 1 94 Cigarette Lighter 1 95 Power Sockets 1 95 Parking Assist System if equipped 1 96 Parking Vision System if equipped 1 100 Cruise Control if equipped 1 104 Vehicle Te...

Page 96: ... do not open any door the lights will go out after some 30 seconds When the switch is at DOOR position if you open any door with a key or remote controller the front lights will turn on After all doors are closed the front lights will turn off If any door remains open while the key is not in the ignition switch the roof light will go out after some 3 minutes Ambient light When the combination swit...

Page 97: ... gradually within 30 seconds ON position the lights will always remain on Door Lights Each door has a door light When you open a front door its door light will turn on Sunglasses Bracket To open the sunglasses bracket press it at the front edge To close the sunglasses bracket push it until it is locked in place Make sure the sunglasses brackets are locked firmly before you drive the vehicle Oversi...

Page 98: ...ve the comfort and safety in driving Make up Mirror if equipped To use the make up mirror first pull down the sun visor and then open the cover of the mirror Bill Holder It is designed to hold cards and bills Hat and Coat Hook To use the hat and coat hook just pull it down CAUTION If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags or curtain airbags do not hang any sharp or heavy object such as a clothe...

Page 99: ...tion The carpet mat is fastened by the retainer clips The carpet mat retainer clips are designed to prevent the carpet mat from sliding ahead which may interfere with the pedal operations Install Carpet Mat Retainer Clips Press down the retainer clips in the direction shown in the figure above make sure the clips are locked in place and then install the carpet mat Retainer clip Carpet mat mounting...

Page 100: ...ng Left Bottom Small Glove Box The left bottom glove box is located under the left air outlet Pull down the handle on the top of the glove box to open it Push it upward to close it Glove Compartment Press the button to open the top right glove box and press the cover downward to close it Pull out the handle in the square hole to open the bottom right glove box and push the glove box upward to clos...

Page 101: ...out the card just pull it outward Rear Quarter Armrest Seat You can place a cup or ashtray in the cupholder Auxiliary Fascia Console You can place a cup or bottle in the cupholder Do not place a tall article in the cupholder otherwise it may topple down when operating the hand brake You can keep small articles in the slide cover of the auxiliary fascia console Cupholder Slide cover Rear quarter ar...

Page 102: ...he console glove box slide the cover forward and let the switch button engage firmly NOTICE y When the vehicle is moving lock the slide cover to prevent damage to it y Do not place a tall article in the glove box otherwise it may topple down when operating the hand brake Front Door Panel There is a cupholder and document holder in the front door panel Rear Door Panel There is a cupholder in the re...

Page 103: ...ric appliances When the Start button is at ACC or ON pull up the cover to use the power socket NOTICE y To prevent the fuse from blowing out the total power consumption should not exceed 12V 120W y To prevent the battery from overdischarge do not use any electric appliance when the engine is not running y Put the cover back in place when the power socket is not in use To prevent electric failure o...

Page 104: ...not clean the sensor with water or steam otherwise it may cause trouble to the sensor The parking assist system uses a sensor to detects obstacles and thus assist the driver in parking the vehicle prompting the distance between the vehicle and obstacles through the multifunction display touch screen or buzzer Parking assist system does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention You ...

Page 105: ...ff press the switch again Display When an obstacle is detected an icon will be displayed on the multifunction screen and touch screen depending on the form of the obstacle and its distance to the vehicle y Multifunction Display 1 Front corner sensors working 2 Rear corner sensors working 3 Rear center sensors working y Touch Screen Display if equipped 1 Front corner sensors working 2 Rear corner s...

Page 106: ...etected its direction and the approximate distance to the vehicle are displayed on the screen and the buzzer will sound How Rear Center Sensors Work Approximate Distance mm Display Warning Tone 1200 800 Slow 800 500 Fast 500 or less Long beep How Corner Sensors Work Approximate Distance mm Display Warning Tone 600 500 Fast 500 or less Long beep Parking assist system Observe around the vehicle to e...

Page 107: ...n situations the system will not function properly and when the vehicle approaches certain objects the system will not detect those objects Therefore do not rely solely on this system and always observe the area around the vehicle Sensor Detection In the following cases this system may not work properly y When dirt water or fog build up on the sensor y When the sensor is frozen in ice or snow y Wh...

Page 108: ...out toward the vehicle y Objects beneath the bumper y Objects close to the vehicle y A person near the vehicle depending on the type of clothes worn When the buzzer keeps sounding or when the icons appear on the multifunction display or touch screen if no obstacle is close to the vehicle have your vehicle checked at a BYD service station Parking Vision System if equipped The parking vision system ...

Page 109: ... any organic solvent wax detergent or window film on the camera In case of any stain of these matters remove it immediately y You must look around the vehicle rather than rely on the display alone When the vehicle is moving the image may be blurred distorted or dark especially on a cold day Be sure to observe the area around the vehicle and use the rearview mirrors when parking y Don t use the par...

Page 110: ...r both ends of the bumper Objects under the bumper Front Right Vision Press the Vision ON Switch button on the steering wheel to enable the front right vision The floor lights will come on to provide lighting around the vehicle if the outside is dark To turn off the parking vision system press the OFF button on the steering wheel The front right camera is installed on the right exterior rearview m...

Page 111: ...between the reversing vision and front right vision by operating the Vision button so that you can see the blind corners The reversing camera is installed on the rear door Display on touch screen The lines are reversing safety lines Red 0 0 5m Yellow 0 5 1 5m Green 1 5 2 5m CAUTION y The reversing safety lines serve as reference lines only for a no load vehicle The front right camera is installed ...

Page 112: ...ction is activated The cruise control cannot maintain the speed on uphill downhill roads If you are going too fast on a downhill road apply the brake to slow down the vehicle However the cruise control will be cancelled To restore to the cruising speed press the Speed Up Reset button Reset The Cruise indicator on the instrument panel will come on On an uphill road the automatic transmission may do...

Page 113: ... can cancel the cruise control by any of the following operations y Press down the brake pedal y Press the Cancel Cruise Control button Cancel on the steering wheel y Press the cruise control master button ON OFF on the steering wheel When you press the Cancel button or slightly step down on the brake pedal the Cruise indicator on the instrument panel goes out and the vehicle will slow down At thi...

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Page 115: ...ual Sound System 2 1 2 Chapter 2 Sound and A C System 2 1 Sound System AM FM Radio 2 4 Electronic Clock 2 6 Operation of USB AUX Interface if equipped 2 7 Play a CD 2 7 Steering Wheel Control of Sound System if equipped 2 10 ...

Page 116: ...6 AUTO Owner s Manual Sound System 2 2 Sound System if equipped 1 Eject 2 FM 3 AM 4 CD 5 AUX 6 Volume adjustment 7 Power 8 Presetting 9 Sound effect adjustment 10 Manual tuning 11 USB 12 Scan 13 Seek 14 Seek ...

Page 117: ...imedia System if equipped 1 Sound main menu 2 Picture quality adjustment 3 Product information 4 Cell phone 5 Power volume 6 Eject 7 AM 8 DVD 9 FM1 10 Seek 11 FM2 12 Seek 13 Cell phone MP3 14 Manual scanning 15 Navigation 16 TV 17 Navigation map card ...

Page 118: ... Manual scanning You can use manual scanning knob to search for radio stations Rotate it clockwise to go to high frequency and anticlockwise to low frequency Stop the knob when the display shows you have reached you desired frequency Auto scanning Auto scanning can automatically search for the radio station with strong signal on a certain waveband Press Seek or Seek to enable this function The rad...

Page 119: ...ing and Saving Scan button SCAN will be displayed on the screen and flickers at 1 Hz You can save 12 AM radio stations and 18 FM radio stations on number keys 1 6 And you can listen to the saved radio channels through the number keys 1 6 You can also overwrite the radio stations previously saved in the number keys The procedure to overwrite a radio station is the same with that of saving a radio s...

Page 120: ...ess AUDIO Clock button for 2 seconds when you hear a prompt tone the system enters the clock setup mode Press the H end presetting 4 of the strip button until the hour value reaches the current time press the M end presetting 5 until the minute value reaches the current time Under clock setup mode press R end presetting 6 to quickly set up the clock to the beginning of the next or previous hour If...

Page 121: ...such as a MP3 player so that you can play the music in the car speakers NOTICE y To prevent damage to USB devices it is recommended to use the data cable supplied with the vehicle for connection y USB cannot support certain USB devices due to compatibility and capacity issues Play a CD When playing a CD disc the ignition switch shall be at ACC I or ON II The CD disc can be operated with the contro...

Page 122: ...sumed from the position where you stopped Press the Eject button to eject the CD disc from the drive If you do not take out the disc in 10 seconds the CD will be pulled in again Press the CD button to play the disc When playing a CD you can select or change music track with the Auto Scanning Skipping button SEEK When playing a music track long press SEEK SEEK buttons to go fast forward backward Lo...

Page 123: ...n CD mode RDM will be displayed on the screen The music will be played in random order Press the number key 4 again to exit the Random Play mode CD Maintenance Hold a CD by the edge Do not touch its surfaces Do not attach any stabilizing ring or sticker on a CD disc Prevent a CD from being stained by fingerprints or ink or the CD may be jammed in the drive or may not be played normally When not in...

Page 124: ...old a volume button until you get the desired volume level Use Mode button to change the function mode Press the button repeatedly to switch between FM AM CD playing if a CD is loaded MP3 playing if mp3 files are available through the USB interface and audio playing if an external player is connected to the AUX interface The channel buttons and have the same functions as SEEK and SEEK When listeni...

Page 125: ...BYD M6 AUTO Owner s Manual Air Conditioning A C System 2 11 Chapter 2 Sound and A C System 2 2 Air Conditioning A C System Front A C System 2 12 Rear A C System 2 24 ...

Page 126: ...button 6 Front A C Air Delivery Mode Display 7 Rear A C Air Delivery Mode Display 8 Mode Button air delivery mode selection 9 Front Passenger Side Rear Temperature C 10 Pollen Removal Mode Button 11 Rear Seats Button 12 Front Defroster Button 13 Air Intake Mode Selection Button 14 Button 15 Separate Control Button 16 AUTO Button 17 Temperature Button 18 Front Passenger Temperature Button ...

Page 127: ...e lower limit LO upper limit HI the A C system will operate under full cooling heating mode disabling the AUTO mode When the temperature is set to anywhere between the LO and HI the A C system can control the inside temperature under AUTO mode You can set up the temperature with manual control OFF button Press the OFF button to turn off the A C system SPEED REGULATING Button Press an appropriate f...

Page 128: ...ver and front passenger sides are set to the same The indicator will go out under associated mode Under associated mode when you press the temperature control button for the front passenger side the A C system will switch to separate mode Temperature Button Under separate mode use this button to adjust the temperature of the driver side Under associated mode use this button to adjust the temperatu...

Page 129: ...per limit HI will appear on the screen Mode Button Press Mode button to select an air delivery mode Under AUTO mode do not operate this button unless you want to change the air delivery mode 1 This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets 2 This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and the remaining air to the floor outlets ...

Page 130: ...de the vehicle will be recirculated 2 Exterior circulation this mode will draw air from outside for circulation Press this button the green indicator will turn on indicating the air intake mode is at interior circulation press this button again the green indicator will go out indicating the air intake mode is at exterior circulation Button Press button to turn on the A C compressor and the indicat...

Page 131: ...turn on the defroster and A C system That is no matter whether the button is pressed its indicator will turn on and the front view will become clear quickly Pollen Removal Mode button The vehicle has pollen removal function When enabling this mode the wind from the air outlets will blow away pollen for the driver and front passenger Press the Pollen Removal Mode button its indicator and the indica...

Page 132: ...ed to intensive sunlight you can drive for a few minutes with the windows open The A C system can cool down the vehicle faster when the hot air is discharged y Make sure the air intake grid in the front of the windshield is not blocked by such matters as leaves or snow y When the weather is damp do not let the cool air blow to the windshield otherwise fogging may appear von the windshield due to t...

Page 133: ...kly enable the interior circulation for a few minutes To prevent fogging on the windows use exterior circulation for air intake after the inside is warmed up y When heating up press A C button to reduce moisture in the air y To heat up the inside during defogging or defrosting set the air delivery mode to A C For better heating performance make the following settings on the A C control panel Autom...

Page 134: ...peed set to your desired speed Temperature set to a low temperature Air intake mode exterior circulation outside air Air delivery mode A C OFF Defogging and Defrosting Inside of Windshield For better heating performance make the following settings on the A C control panel Automatic operation Temperature set to a high temperature heating up set to a low temperature cooling down Air intake mode exte...

Page 135: ...e Air intake mode exterior circulation outside air Air delivery mode Manual operation Fan speed set to your desired speed Temperature set to a high temperature Air intake mode exterior circulation outside air Air delivery mode Press button most of the air is directed to the windshield outlets You can use the defogging function to clear fog from the windshield Press button to turn on the defogging ...

Page 136: ...you can use the control lever to regulate the outlet orientation and then adjust the outlet deflectors If the outside temperature is low the air flow from the side and roof outlets will remain cold until the engine coolant is heated up sufficiently When the air flow temperature is not satisfactory you can use the control lever to change the air flow direction When the outlets are blocked the air f...

Page 137: ...x in the direction of the arrows to remove the glove box Pay attention to the limit posts on both sides 3 Press the latches on both sides to release them and then pull out the filter 4 Compress the filter toward the center and take out the filter from the bracket 5 When the filter is dirty you can clean it by blowing compressed air from the rear side Install the filter to check whether it function...

Page 138: ...ning A C System 2 24 Rear A C System Controller GLX i GS i GLX iNAVI 1 Fan Speed Regulating Button 2 Temperature Control Button 3 Rear A C Air Delivery Mode Display 4 Fan Speed Display 5 Rear Temperature Display C 6 OFF Button 7 AUTO Button ...

Page 139: ...ou can also set up the temperature with manual control Press fan speed regulating button to exit the AUTO mode OFF Button Press the OFF button to turn off the rear A C system Fan Speed Regulating Button Press the Fan Speed Regulating button to turn on the A C Press the Fan Speed Regulating button repeatedly to adjust the air flow from level 1 to level 7 in a circular pattern Temperature Regulating...

Page 140: ... M6 AUTO Owner s Manual Air Conditioning A C System 2 26 Controller G i GL I 1 Null Button 2 Fan Speed Regulating Button 3 Rear A C Air Delivery Mode Display 4 Fan Speed Display 5 OFF Button 6 Mode Button ...

Page 141: ... fan speed the more air will be cooled Press the or button to increase or reduce the fan speed Press OFF button to turn off the fan OFF Button Press the OFF button to turn off the rear A C system Mode Button Press Mode button to select an air delivery mode 1 Most of the air is directed to the roof outlets 2 Most of the air is directed to the side outlets Low speed High speed ...

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Page 143: ... Driving 3 1 3 Chapter 3 Before Driving Running in Period 3 2 Fuel 3 2 Three way Catalytic Converter 3 3 Engine Exhaust Warning 3 4 Brake System 3 5 ABS Warning Indicator 3 6 Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicator 3 7 Storage of Luggage 3 8 ...

Page 144: ...ollution Fuel Type Only use unleaded gasoline NOTICE y Do not use leaded gasoline It could cause malfunction of three way catalytic converter and emission control devices and increase the maintenance expense Octane number must be 93 or above Gasoline with lower octane rating could cause persistent engine knock Heavy knock can lead to engine damage In Case of Knock If you are using gasoline rated a...

Page 145: ...the ground covered by inflammables such as grass leaves paper or cloth Do not park or idle the vehicle on such ground NOTICE Large quantity of unburned fuel entering the catalytic converter may lead to overheating and fire in the catalytic converter To prevent these problems and other risks strictly follow the instructions below y Only use unleaded gasoline y Don t drive the vehicle with low fuel ...

Page 146: ...r a vehicle collision or in case of a change in the exhaust noise check the exhaust system immediately y Don t run the engine in an enclosed space such as garage except entering exiting such space High concentration of exhaust gas is dangerous y Don t stay in the vehicle for a long time when it is parked with the engine running If you have to park the vehicle in open space and adjust A C system to...

Page 147: ...d longer braking distance Anti lock Brake System Anti lock Brake System ABS is designed to help prevent the wheels from ceasing rotation therefore avoiding braking skid It can improve the steering stability in hard braking and on slippery road surface How to Press ABS Brake Pedal When the ABS functions you may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise Just hold the brake pedal down ...

Page 148: ...icle without ABS y In gravel sand and deep snow y When snow chains are mounted on the tires y On a stepped road such as the junction of roads y On a rough road with pits or uneven pavement y All four tires must have the specified size and tire pressure ABS monitors the rotational speed of each wheel through a speed sensor Tires with different size than the original may affect the detection of whee...

Page 149: ... the ignition switch is at ON y If this indicator turns on when you are driving the vehicle The fact that this indicator turns on temporarily does not mean that something is wrong CAUTION y If both the indicator and braking system indicator turn on in driving stop the vehicle immediately and contract a BYD service station to service your vehicle y In this case the ABS is not working and the vehicl...

Page 150: ... the vehicle to save fuel CAUTION y The luggage stored in the trunk must be lower than the height of the seatback otherwise the luggage may move forward in driving The luggage or cargos must be placed as low as possible if they cannot be placed on the floor directly y To prevent the luggage from injuring the occupants do not tilt any seatback too far when the vehicle is moving y Don t let anybody ...

Page 151: ...ving Before engine is started 4 2 Parking Brake 4 2 Starting Engine 4 3 Manual Transmission 4 6 Automatic Transmission 4 8 Safety Inspection before Driving 4 10 Driving Tips in Various Conditions 4 11 Driving in Bad Weather 4 12 How to Save Fuel and Extend Vehicle Service Life 4 13 ...

Page 152: ...old the brake pedal first and then pull up the parking brake handle To release the parking brake slightly pull up the parking brake handle 1 press the lock release button 2 and then put down the parking brake handle 3 To remind you that the parking brake is applied the warning indicator on the dashboard will stay on until you release the parking brake handle CAUTION y To park an automatic transmis...

Page 153: ...e Starting Push Button Starting This vehicle is equipped with a smart key system You can press the button on the smart key to turn on the engine Normal Starting Procedure To start the engine a smart key must be in the vehicle The indicator on the smart key will turn green when you firmly pressing down the brake or clutch pedal Press the start button firmly and slowly to start the engine Warm up th...

Page 154: ...e when its transmitter is blocked for example the smart key is on the floor or in the glove box the engine cannot be started In the following cases the engine cannot start when you press the Start switch y If the smart key functions are not working the battery in it may have depleted Try the starting procedure again while holding the smart key close to the Start switch For details see Keyless Entr...

Page 155: ...he keyless entry start function you must have a smart key on hand to start the engine Sometimes a passenger may take away the smart key without letting the driver know it and in this case the engine cannot be started In addition the power may not be at OFF when you leaving the vehicle Always take the smart key with you when leaving the vehicle NOTICE y Don t touch the Start switch in driving If an...

Page 156: ...orward gears The manual transmission is equipped with a lock device to prevent shifting from 5th gear directly to Reverse gear To shift gears press the clutch pedal fully down to protect the clutch from excessive wear don t step on the clutch pedal unless you want to shift the gear You can shift to Reverse gear only after the vehicle stops When the vehicle is still moving shifting to Reverse gear ...

Page 157: ...ere is a maximum allowable speed for each gear When exceeding these speeds the engine speed will enter the red zone on the tachometer If this occurs you will feel the engine cuts out regularly which is caused by a limiter in the engine s computer controls The engine will run normally when you reduce the engine speed below the red zone To prevent damage to the engine do not downshift if you are goi...

Page 158: ...brake pedal is pressed down while the ignition switch is at ON a Shift Lever The current gear is displayed on the combination instrument P When parking starting engine or when the key is removed R Reverse gear N Neutral gear D Drive gear you can shift to overdrive gear M Drive at M gear Upshift Downshift Shift gear with the brake pedal pressed down ignition switch at ON Normal gear shifting With M...

Page 159: ...e accelerator pedal when shifting gear y Don t drive in N gear c Drive with Manual Transmission When the shift lever is in D shift it into M gear to switch to manual transmission mode Under the manual mode push the shift lever to or to manually upshift or downshift Upshift when driving under manual transmission mode if you push the shift lever to this position the powertrain control module will up...

Page 160: ...le on level ground turn off the engine and measure the oil level with a dipstick refer to Check Oil Level in section 8 2 Lights make sure the headlights brake lights tail lights turn signal lights and other lights are working normally Check the headlight beam height Interior Inspection Spare tire jack and wheel nut wrench check the press the spare tire and make sure the jack and wheel nut wrench a...

Page 161: ...ble at a right angle Avoid driving onto high sharp edged objects and other road hazards Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage such as a tire burst y Drive slowly when passing over bumps or traveling on a bumpy road Otherwise the impact could cause severe damage to the tires and or wheels y When parking on a hill turn the front wheels until they touch the curb so that the vehicle will not...

Page 162: ...t this time the parking brake will not hold the vehicle firmly in place NOTICE y Don t drive in deep water Large amount of water entering the engine compartment may cause damage to the engine or electric components Driving in Bad Weather In bad weather rain fog or snow will reduce visibility and driving force between the tires and the road Following the precautions below can improve driving safety...

Page 163: ...fting tire adhesion is lost on wet surface Always observe the ever changing road conditions Wet leaves on the road may be as slippery as ice A road that appears to be dry may be covered by layers of thin ice When the outside temperature is near 0 degrees Celsius the road may be covered by a mixture of water and ice and driving can be very dangerous The tire adhesion may experience sudden change Be...

Page 164: ...el economy y Maintain a moderate speed on highways The faster you drive the greater the fuel consumption By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel consumption y Keep the front wheels in proper alignment Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads and humps Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also increases the engine load and the fuel consumption y Keep the botto...

Page 165: ... 5 Chapter 5 Emergency Handling Engine Stalling in Driving 5 2 Vehicle Cannot Start 5 2 If Your Vehicle Overheats 5 6 If You Have a Flat Tire 5 7 If the Vehicle Gets Stuck 5 14 Towing 5 15 If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever 5 18 ...

Page 166: ... is faulty and you must contact a BYD service station to service it If all keys aren t working the engine cut off device may be at fault Contact a BYD service station to service your vehicle See Key in section 1 1 If the engine can not rotate or rotates too slowly 1 Check whether the battery terminals are tighten and clean 2 If there is no problem with the battery terminals turn on the interior li...

Page 167: ... P gear 2 Press the Start button and set the ignition switch to ACC 3 Press the Start button for some 15 seconds and meanwhile firmly step down on the brake pedal and hold it down Even if you can start the engine by this procedure the starting system may have fault Contact a BYD service station to check your vehicle CAUTION y Don t place any article near the ignition switch It may push the switch ...

Page 168: ...e to apply water with a sponge or cloth to the affected area while on the way to the hospital y The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standard jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE y The battery used for boosting must be 12V Make sure the booster battery is correct before jump starting Jump Starting Pro...

Page 169: ...mper cable to a solid unpainted metal point of the vehicle with the depleted battery Don t connect the cable to or near any part that moves when the engine is cranked CAUTION y When making the connections to avoid serious injury do not tilt the battery or accidentally let the jumper cables or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground 5 Charge the depleted battery for...

Page 170: ...s and restart the engine in the normal way If the next starting attempt fails the battery may be depleted Have your vehicle checked by a BYD service station If Your Vehicle Overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you experience a loss of power or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise the engine has probably overheated You should follow this procedure 1 Pu...

Page 171: ...lp CAUTION y Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot Scalding hot coolant and steam may blow out under pressure This could cause burns or other serious injury If You Have a Flat Tire 1 Reduce the vehicle speed gradually keeping a straight line Carefully pull off the road at a safe place Park the vehicle on a level and solid ground Don t stop the vehicle on th...

Page 172: ...e sure to locate the jack properly in the jack point Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack may damage the vehicle or allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury y Never get under the vehicle when it is supported by the jack alone y Use the jack only for lifting the vehicle during tires wheel replacement y Don t raise the vehicle with someone in it y When raisi...

Page 173: ...ling off during a collision or hard braking Take out the spare tire Loosen and remove the nut Take out the spare tire To store the spare tire put it in place with the inner side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by steps in the reverse sequence of removal This prevents the spare tire from flying forward during a collision or hard braking 2 Block the wheel When jacking up the vehicle bloc...

Page 174: ...ase on the bolts or nuts Otherwise the nuts may become loose and allow the wheels to fall off which may cause a severe accident 4 Locate the jack Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown in the figure above Make sure the jack is placed on a level and solid ground 5 Raise the vehicle Make sure no one is in the vehicle and then raise it high enough to remove and change the flat tire Reme...

Page 175: ...th a wire brush to remove any rust or dirt When installing a wheel make sure the metal to metal contact on the mounting surface is good Otherwise it may reduce the driving comfort cause the wheel nuts to get loose and eventually cause the wheel to come off while driving 7 Reinstall all the wheel nuts Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much as you can by hands Press back on the tire to ch...

Page 176: ...ortions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured y After replacing the wheel all wheel nuts must be tightened with a torque wrench as soon as possible Otherwise the nuts may become loose and allow the wheels to fall off which may cause a severe accident y Don t attach a damaged plastic wheel ornament to the wheel It may fall off while driving and cause an accident 9 Restore th...

Page 177: ... is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and inflate the tire to the proper pressure Don t forget to install the tire valve cap It can prevent air leakage by keeping dirt and moisture out of the valve core If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible Put all the tools and jack in proper storage After replacing the wheel tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified...

Page 178: ...o free the vehicle CAUTION y If you try to free the vehicle by rocking it forward and backward make sure there is no person or object nearby During the rocking the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck Please handle with due care NOTICE To prevent damage to the transmission or other parts follow the instructions below when rocking the vehicle y Do not press the accele...

Page 179: ...amage will occur If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by a BYD service station or a commercial tow truck operator When consulting about the towing service please inform that the vehicle must be towed using a or b method When professional towing service is not available carefully follow the instructions in Emergency Towing to tow the vehicle Using proper equipment in towing can p...

Page 180: ...truck operator When professional towing service is not available you can attach a cable or chain to the tow hook on the chassis for temporary towing Handle the emergency towing with extreme care To install the front tow hook refer to Install Front Tow Hook in this chapter CAUTION y Only use the specified tow hook otherwise the vehicle may be damaged y Don t tow the vehicle from the rear side with ...

Page 181: ...le or chain to the tow hook Before towing release the parking brake and set the transmission to N gear The ignition switch must be at ACC with the engine switched off or ON with the engine running CAUTION y If the engine is not running the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual Install Front Tow Hook 1 Remove the tow hook cover...

Page 182: ...r Lever If you cannot shift the selector lever out of P position even if the brake pedal is pressed down use the Shift Lock button as follows 1 Turn the ignition switch to ACC Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Press down the Shift Lock button Shift the selector lever out of P position 3 Shift the selector lever to N position 4 Start the engine For the sake of safety hold down the brake pedal during...

Page 183: ...BYD M6 AUTO Owner s Manual Vehicle Maintenance 6 1 6 Chapter 6 Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance Requirements 6 2 When Maintenance is Needed 6 3 Maintenance Schedule 6 3 Required Maintenance Record 6 8 ...

Page 184: ...les rather than getting familiar with them in working You can be confident that the BYD authorized technicians perform the best service Also BYD authorized service stations have special service tools supplied exclusively by BYD AUTO BYD service stations can perform all services to meet the maintenance requirements reliably and economically About Do It Yourself Maintenance You can perform many main...

Page 185: ...rake pedal vehicle pulling to one side in braking y Coolant temperature continues to rise In any of the above cases have your vehicle inspected by a BYD service station The vehicle may need adjustment or repair CAUTION y Don t continue driving until the vehicle is confirmed to be in good conditions Otherwise this may cause severe vehicle damage and even personal injury Maintenance Schedule The mai...

Page 186: ... Replace the engine timing belt 4G69 engine Inspect the belt every 20 000 km replace it every 100 000 km replace it earlier if using this vehicle under harsh conditions 3 Inspect the ignition cable for damage I I I I I I I I Regular spark plug Replace it every 20 000 km Under normal conditions Iridium spark plug Replace it every 80 000 km 4 Inspect and replace the spark plug Under harsh conditions...

Page 187: ...ormal conditions R Every 5 000 km or every 6 months 10 Change engine oil Under harsh conditions R Every 3 000 km Under normal conditions R Every 5 000 km or every 6 months 11 Replace the oil filer Under harsh conditions R Every 3 000 km 12 Inspect the battery I I I I I I I I 13 Inspect the engine idling I I I I I I I I 14 Inspect the ignition timing I I I I 15 Inspect and adjust the valve clearanc...

Page 188: ...ording to specific conditions Under normal conditions Replacement is not necessary inspect and refill it every year or every 20 000 km 26 Inspect and refill the automatic transmission fluid Under harsh conditions Replace it every 40 000 km Chassis and vehicle body 27 Inspect and tighten the fixing screws of the chassis I I I I I I I I 28 Brake pedal and parking brake I I I I I I I I 29 Brake pad a...

Page 189: ...ent of the front wheel and rear wheels I I I I I I I I 39 Inspect the wheel bearing clearance I I I I I I I I 40 Inspect the clutch system functionality and adjust the pedal travel I I I I I I I I 41 Clutch fluid interchangeable with brake fluid I I I I I I I I R I I I I I I 42 Clutch system pipes and hoses I I I I I I I I 43 Cooling or heating system I I I I I I I I 44 A C system air filter I R R...

Page 190: ...cold weather 5 If the brakes are frequently used especially for hard braking 6 If the vehicle is frequently used as a trailer 7 If the vehicle is used as a taxi 8 When the temperature is over 32 C if driving in busy traffic accounts for 50 or above of the total driving time 9 When the temperature is over 30 C if driving at a speed of 120km h or above accounts for 50 or above of the total driving t...

Page 191: ...r s Manual Part Maintenance 7 1 7 Chapter 7 Part Maintenance Engine Compartment View 7 2 Do It Yourself Maintenance Precautions 7 3 Jacking Points 7 5 Engine 7 6 Chassis 7 11 Electric Appliances 7 18 Vehicle Body 7 23 ...

Page 192: ...Maintenance 7 2 Engine Compartment View 1 Power steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine coolant reservoir 3 Engine oil dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6 Engine oil filler cap 7 Battery 8 Distribution box ...

Page 193: ...o touch the hot parts The engine oil and other fluids may also be very hot y When the engine is hot don t remove the radiator cover or loosen the drain plug to avoid burning injury y To prevent fire keep spark or flame away from the fuel or battery y Handle the battery with extreme care The battery contains toxic and corrosive sulfuric acid y Never get under the vehicle when it is supported by the...

Page 194: ...Only use the specified spark plug Using other spark plugs may cause damage reduced engine performance or radio interference to other electronic devices on the vehicle y Don t reuse an iridium electrode spark plug by cleaning it or adjust the spark plug clearance y In case of an automatic transmission don t overfill the transmission fluid This may cause powerless acceleration or damage to the trans...

Page 195: ... the jack y Stop the vehicle on a level and solid ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or N manual gear If necessary block both the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite from the jack position y Make sure to locate the jack properly at the jack point Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack may damage the vehicle or allow the v...

Page 196: ...he intake air and is burned along with the fuel High temperature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity and quality of the oil and the conditions under which you are driving Oil consumption will be more during high speed driving and frequent acceleration and deceleration A new engine consumes more oil and...

Page 197: ...eck the engine oil level regularly If there is insufficient oil in the engine it will cause severe damage For details on checking the oil level refer to the next section Check Oil Level Check Oil Level Mitsubishi 4G69S4M engine dipstick white ring There are 2 holes at the upper and lower limit of Mitsubishi 4G69S4M engine dipstick The oil level must fall between the upper and lower holes BYD483QB ...

Page 198: ...tick and check the oil level Don t turn it upside down to look at it The oil level must fall between the F line and L lines NOTICE y Prevent the oil from dripping on any vehicle part Add Oil If the oil level is below or slightly above the L line you must add oil of the same specification to the engine Remove the oil filler cap to add oil Don t overfill oil You can use a funnel when adding oil For ...

Page 199: ...Only use clean high quality oil For optimum operation of the vehicle we recommend you to use BYD genuine engine oil y API class SG or above y SAE viscosity class 5W 30 above 30 C 10W 30 40 year around in the south and summer in the north above 15 C Recommended oil viscosity SAE In extreme cold weather you are recommended to use SAE 5W 30 as it provides the best performance Oil of SAE 10W 30 or abo...

Page 200: ... Engine Coolant Level Check the coolant level in the transparent coolant reservoir when the engine is cold The coolant level must fall between the FULL and LOW line Refer to the next section Which Coolant to Use to choose a coolant The coolant level in the reservoir varies with the engine temperature However if the coolant level is at or below the LOW line add coolant until the coolant level reach...

Page 201: ...iator or condenser is very dirty or if you have any problem on checking the radiator or condenser please have the vehicle serviced by a BYD service station NOTICE y Don t service the radiator or condenser by yourself to prevent damage to them Chassis Check Power Steering Fluid Check the power steering fluid level at least once a year To check the fluid level the vehicle must be on level ground and...

Page 202: ...ct a BYD service station NOTICE y Don t turn the steering wheel to full left and full right and lock it there otherwise the power steering pump may be damaged Check Tire Pressure Keep the tires inflated to the proper pressure See specifications in Chapter 8 Tires for the recommended tire size and pressure Check the tire pressure once a week or at least monthly You must check the pressure of the sp...

Page 203: ... be caused if any of the following occurs Low tire pressure underinflated may cause y Excessive tire wear y Abnormal tire wire y Reduced steering control y Air leakage due to tire overheating y Reduced sealing performance along the tire edge y Wheel deformation or separation of tire and wheel y High tire pressure overinflated may cause y Reduced steering control y Excessive wear of the center trea...

Page 204: ...ave only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining If the wear indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves the tire must be replaced The thinner tread the greater the possibility of tire skidding is If you can see cut crack cord fabric bulge or any other damage in a tire it must be replaced If the tire loses air quickly or has any damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or ...

Page 205: ...the tires of the recommended size Tires of other size may cause steering trouble and even losing control of the vehicle y Don t mix tires of different brands size construction and tread patterns Mixing tires may cause steering trouble and even losing control of the vehicle Never mount a used tire on your vehicle Using a tire with unknown past use is very dangerous You are recommended to replace al...

Page 206: ...hten the snow chain after driving for 0 5 1 0km Follow the manufacturer s instruction when installing the snow chains If you have installed wheel covers remove them before mounting the snow chains Snow chains will scratch the wheel covers CAUTION y When driving with snow chains do not exceed 50 km h or the speed limit recommended by the snow chain manufacturer whichever is lower y Drive carefully ...

Page 207: ...an accident may occur resulting in severe injury or even death y Don t use a wheel that is in non compliance with the specifications recommended by the manufacturer This may adversely affect the vehicle handling and cause loss of vehicle control Precautions on Aluminum Wheels y After installing an aluminum wheel check whether the wheel nuts are tightened properly after the first 1 600 km of drivin...

Page 208: ...battery y Keep children away from the battery Emergency Handling y If any electrolyte gets into your eyes flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth to the affected area while on the way to the hospital y If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contacted area Get immediate medi...

Page 209: ... the battery case NOTICE y Before performing maintenance be sure to turn off the engine and all electric accessories y When checking the battery the first step is to remove the grounding cable from the negative terminal and the last step is to reinstall it in place y Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools y Don t get any liquid into the battery when washing it Checking Battery Electrol...

Page 210: ...BYD M6 AUTO Owner s Manual Part Maintenance 7 20 Checking Replacing Fuses 1 Engine compartment 2 Left instrument distribution box 1 Puller 2 Spare fuses Left instrument panel distribution box ...

Page 211: ...ated on the fuse cover If a spare fuse is not available under emergencies you can remove the fuse with the same rating for unnecessary components such as interior lights and use it as the temporary replacement fuse If a replacement fuse with the same rating is not available you can use a fuse which has a rating slightly lower than the blown fuse A replacement fuse with a lower rating may blow out ...

Page 212: ...id However in cold days when temperature is below the freezing point antifreeze must be contained in the washer fluid This product is available at your BYD dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s instructions on the mixture ratio of antifreeze and water NOTICE y Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may damage your vehicle s paint Replacing Light Bulbs...

Page 213: ...an extended period of time may cause corrosion even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry y High temperatures will accelerate corrosion of those parts which are prevented from drying due to lack of proper ventilation Follow the instructions below to protect the vehicle from corrosion Wash your vehicle frequently Regular washing helps keep the vehicle body clean Be sure to observe the guides...

Page 214: ... that the area where the mud guards are installed be treated to resist corrosion Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a covered parking lot Do not park your vehicle in a damp poorly ventilated garage If you wash your vehicle in the garage or if you park it in the garage after driving in rainy or snow weather your garage may become damp and cause corrosion Even if the garage remains dry...

Page 215: ...ed by interaction with organic solvents If any organic solvent gets on the wheel ornament cover rinse off it with water and check the wheel cover for damage CAUTION y Don t attach a damaged plastic wheel ornament to the wheel It may fall off while driving and cause an accident Aluminum wheels only use neutral soap or detergent and water Plastic bumper be careful when cleaning the plastic bumper Do...

Page 216: ...ell as painted surface should be waxed 3 Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the surface in large patches NOTICE y Always remove the plastic bumpers if your vehicle is repainted and placed in a high temperature paint waxing room otherwise the bumpers may be damaged Windshield washer nozzles make sure the nozzles are not clogged with wax If clogging does occur have your ve...

Page 217: ...ults are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible Read and follow the detergent instructions Seat Belts Only use neutral soap and water to clean the seat belts Use a cloth or sponge Check the seat belt and buckles for wear or damage NOTICE y Never use bleaching agents dyes or abrasives to clean the seat belts this will reduce the seat belt strength y Don t drive the vehicle when the seat ...

Page 218: ...f neutral detergent cannot remove the stain use a detergent that does not contain organic solvents y Never use organic solvents such as kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or acid base solution to clean the leather These materials will discolor the leather y Using a nylon brush or artificial fiber cloth will damage the leather texture y Dirty leather will cause mildew and mold Prevent the leather from b...

Page 219: ...ance Specifications 8 1 8 Chapter 8 Maintenance Specifications Engine Lubrication System 8 2 Automatic Transmission 8 2 A C System 8 3 Brake System 8 3 Hydraulic Steering System 8 3 Battery 8 3 Tires 8 4 Left Instrument Panel Fuses 8 5 ...

Page 220: ...0 y API class SG or above y 10W 30 and 5W 30 y API SG Energy Conserving SM Energy Conserving or qualified ILSAC oils Recommended oil viscosity SAE Contact a BYD authorized service station for details Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid specification Mitsubishi DiaQueen_ATF_SPⅢ You need not change the automatic transmission fluid frequently Note Don t use any ATF fluid other than Mi...

Page 221: ...ossible Don t mix different brands of coolant Contact a BYD authorized service store for details A C System Refrigerant specification y HFC 134a y Capacity 580g 850g with rear A C Brake System Brake fluid specification y DOT3 y Capacity some 1 0L Hydraulic Steering System Steering fluid specification y ATF DEXRON Ⅲ y Capacity some 1 1L Battery Constant Current Charging Above 12 5V constant current...

Page 222: ...AUTO Owner s Manual Maintenance Specifications 8 4 Tires Tire type and cold inflation pressure Tire type Position 6 seats vehicle KPa 6 seats vehicle KPa Front wheels 250 250 215 55R17 94V Rear wheels 250 250 ...

Page 223: ... Maintenance Specifications 8 5 Left Instrument Panel Fuses K2 8 flasher relay K2 4 main relay K2 5 power window relay K2 6 fuel pump relay K2 7 start and cut off relay K2 3 cigarette lighter relay K2 2 A T relay K2 1 ETV relay ...

Page 224: ...ck 7 5A F2 24 Oil pump motor 15A F2 3 Control module constant power 10A F2 14 IG2 power supply 10A F2 25 ETV motor 15A F2 4 Sound system constant power 15A F2 15 Reserved 20A F2 26 EMS 15A F2 5 Cigarette lighter onboard power supply 15A F2 16 Front left window motor 20A F2 27 Reserved F2 6 Rear fog lights 7 5A F2 17 Rear right window motor 20A F2 28 ABS ECU IG1 15A F2 7 Seat heater 20A F2 18 Front...

Page 225: ...ngine Compartment Distribution Box K1 5 high speed condenser fan relay K1 4 high speed cooling fan relay K1 2 compress or relay K1 3 rear defroster relay K1 1 front blower relay F1 25 ignition switch F1 24 window motor F1 22 main relay F1 23 main relay reserved ...

Page 226: ...Right high beam 10A F1 10 Low high speed fan 30A F1 19 ABS pump motor 40A F1 2 Left high beam 10A F1 11 High speed fan 20A F1 20 Power seat 40A F1 3 Left low beam 10A F1 12 Compressor 7 5A F1 21 Front blower 40A F1 4 Right low beam 10A F1 13 Turn signal lights 15A F1 22 Main fuse 125A F1 5 2 ignition switch 25A F1 14 Horn braking lights 40A F1 23 Main fuse reserve F1 6 Width indicator light 15A F1...

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