BYD S1 EV, User Manual

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122 4-3 Use essentials
How to save the power and extend the service
life of your car
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The saving method of the battery power is simple and easy, and it can also help to
extend the service life of the car.
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There are some essentials to save the power and repair costs:
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The car has energy recovery function and energy recovery intensity setting
function, which can be set in the setting function in multimedia and dashboard.
When the energy recovery mode is set to a high position, the power recycled
during braking and taxiing processes can be increased. Please set these
parameters based on your driving habits.
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The driving at a constant speed can save the power. Rapid acceleration, sharp
turns and sudden braking may consume more power.
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Keep your driving speed as uniform as possible based on the road conditions.
Each time of acceleration may consume additional power.
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Much energy can be saved in the cruise control mode (if fitted) under proper
driving conditions.
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The operating air conditioning may add an additional load to the motor, so as to
consume more power. Turn off the air conditioning to reduce power consumption.
When the outside air temperature is appropriate, the outdoor circulation mode
should be used to supply the air in the car.
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Maintain the correct tire pressure. Any insufficient tire pressure will cause tire
wear and waste of electrical power.
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Do not load any unwanted items in the car. Excessive weight will increase the
load on the powertrain, resulting in a large power consumption.
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Slowly and smoothly accelerate the car. Avoid rapid start, rapid acceleration, and
rapid deceleration.
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Avoid unnecessary parking or braking. Drive the car at a smooth speed, follow
traffic lights and minimize the number of stops. Or drive the car on the avenue
without traffic lights, and maintain a proper driving distance with the preceding car,
to avoid emergency braking, so as to reduce brake wear.
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Avoid roads with heavy traffics or traffic jams as much as possible.
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Do not place the foot on the brake pedal, otherwise it will cause fast wear and
overheating of the brake linings and a large power consumption.
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Maintain a proper driving speed on the highway. The higher the driving speed is,
the power consumption is more. It can save the power to keep the driving speed
within the economic speed range.
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Maintain the proper alignment of the front wheels. Avoid hitting the road curbs and
must drive the car slowly on rough roads. Any inaccurate alignment of the front
wheels not only can cause excessive wear of the tires, but also can increase the