BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Self-maintenance 7-11
then it cannot start the engine,
and even lead to permanent
damage to the battery.
Before leaving the car, make sure
the doors are closed and all
electric appliances are turned off.
Air Conditioning System
The air conditioning system is a closed
system, and any maintenance must be
performed by a BYD service station. To
keep it working effectively, you can
perform the following operations.
Regularly check the engine radiator
and A/C condenser. Remove leaves,
insects and dust attached to their
surfaces. These foreign substances
will block the airflow and reduce the
cooling effect. Clean them with a low
pressure spray gun or soft brush.
Tips
The condenser plates and
radiator fins can bend easily.
Only use a low pressure spray
gun or soft brush to wash.
Please run the air conditioner at
least once a week and ten
minutes each time during cold
seasons, when driving the
vehicle at a constant speed and
normal engine temperature, to
circulate the lubricant in the
coolant.
If the cooling effect is not as
good as before, please contact
a BYD service station to
maintain it.
Driving Belt
Check the driving belt status, and
check every belt's edge for cracking
or abrasion.
Mitsubishi 4G69 engine's automatic
tension regulator can adjust the
tension of the driving belt. The needle
on the regulator should be in
appropriate range. Examine it
according to recommended driving
time and mileage in the periodical
maintenance schedule.
Tyre
To drive your vehicle safely, it should
be equipped with tyres of proper type
and size, and keep adequate tread
and correct tyre pressure.
Tyre Inflation
Keeping the tyres properly inflated
gives the best possible
manoeuvrability, ride comfort and
tread service life. Insufficient inflation
of tyres causes uneven wear, affects
manoeuvrability and fuel economy
and is more likely to cause the tyres to
