F3/F3R OWNER’S MANUAL
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Protecting your BYD F3 from corrosion
Proper care of your BYD F3 can help ensure
long-term corrosion protection.
The most common causes of corrosion to
your vehicle are:
●
The accumulation of saline soil, dust,
and moisture in hard-to-reach areas
under the vehicle.
●
Chipping of paint or undercoating
caused by minor accidents or by stones
and gravel.
Care is especially important if you live in
particular areas or operate
your vehicle under certain environmental
conditions:
●
Saline soil or dust containing chemicals
will accelerate corrosion, as will the
presence of salt in the air near the
seacoast or in areas of industrial
pollution.
●
High humidity accelerates corrosion
especially when the temperature ranges
just above the freezing point.
●
Wetness or dampness to certain parts of
your vehicle for an extended period of
time may cause corrosion even though
other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
●
High ambient temperatures can cause
corrosion to those components of the
vehicle which does not dry quickly due
to lack of proper ventilation.
The above signifies the necessity to keep
your vehicle, particularly the under side, as
clean as possible and to repair any damage
to paint or protective coatings as soon as
possible.
To help prevent corrosion on your BYD F3,
follow these guidelines:
Wash your vehicle frequently.
It is, of
course, necessary to keep your vehicle clean
by regular washing, but to prevent corrosion,
the following
points should be observed:
●
If you drive on saline fields in the winter
or if you live near the ocean, you should
hose the under carriage at least once a
month to minimize corrosion.
