BYD S1 EV, User Manual

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6-2 Regular maintenance 201
1. Rinse the loose dirt and all mud or road salts on the bottom and in the wheel recesses
of the car with a water pipe.
2. Wash the body with a neutral washing agent, the washing agent should be prepared
according to the manufacturer instructions. Wipe the body gently from top to bottom in
the direction of the water flow with a soft cloth immersed with the cleaning solution; do
not circle and wipe the body horizontally.
3. Must rinse the body fully; otherwise, the dried washing agent will form some spots.
After washing the car in hot weather, all parts must be rinsed with clean water.
4. To prevent water marks, wipe the body with a clean soft towel; do not wipe or press
the body forcedly; otherwise it will scratch the painted surface.
Tip
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Do not use alkaline washing powder, soapy water, washing agent, dewaxing
detergent, organic matter (gasoline, kerosene, volatile oil or strong solvent).
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When cleaning the combination lights, do not wipe the surface of the combination
lights with chemical solvents, such as, gasoline, alcohol, banana water, thinner or
carbon tetrachloride; otherwise, it may cause cracks on the combination light
housing.
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The car driven in coastal areas or in heavily polluted areas should be rinsed once
every day.
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Do not remove the dirt on the body with a blade or gasoline.
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The plastic wheel trims may be damaged easily by organic matter. If any organic
matter is splashed on the decoration piece, must wash it off with water and check it
for damage; if necessary, please replace the plastic wheel decoration piece that has
been seriously damaged in time, otherwise it may be thrown off during driving
process, resulting in an accident.
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Do not wash the bumper with a cleaning agent containing abrasives.
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The plated metal parts must be cleaned with carbon cleaning agent, and waxed
regularly.
Wash the car automatically
When washing the car at the automatic washing station, it must be noted that certain types
of brushes, unfiltered rinsing water or machine-specific flushing procedures may scratch
the painted surface. If the painted surface is scratched, the durability and gloss of the
painted surface will be reduced, especially for dark cars. It is recommended to consult the
staff at the washing station before washing to define safest washing procedure for the
painted surface.