F3/F3R OWNER’S MANUAL
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for 5 seconds above. This means that
the system functions well.
If the airbag has been closed by BYD
service station, the indicator still work
as above but the airbag does not have
the protection function.
This warning light system monitors the airbag
ECU, crash sensor, inflators, warning light,
interconnecting wiring, and power sources.
For details, see “Maintaining the remainder
indicator and warning buzzers” in Section
1-5.
NOTICE
The following situations indicates that
the airbag system works abnormally:
●
The indicator does not light on
when the ignition key is turned
on.
●
The indicator does not goes off
after 5 seconds the ignition key is
turned on or comes on again after
it goes off.
●
The indicator comes on again
when the ignition key is turned
off.
●
The indicator goes on or flashes
when driving.
CAUTION
If the airbag doesn’t work well, please
contact BYD AUTO service station to
examine it, or it will affect the normal
function of airbag.
Conditions of activating SRS airbag
system
The SRS airbag system is designed to
activate in response to a severe frontal
impact or other special impact.
The SRS airbag is not designed to inflate if
the vehicle is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision, side or rear collision, or if it is
involved in a rollover. But seat belts will
protect occupants.
When impact occurs, the SRS ECU will
analyze the acceleration to ensure whether it
reaches the reference value to activate the
airbag. If it doesn’t reach the value, the airbag
will not be activated, even though the vehicle
is distorted heavily in the accident.
The BYD F3 airbag ECU is designed basing