BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
Starting and Driving 3-9
as cigarette-lighter, cleaner, perfume,
etc.
c. Ensure that any cigarette butts
have been extinguished completely
after smoking
Smoking is not only harmful to your
health, but can also to be the root of
fire. It is possible to cause a fire if the
butt is not extinguished completely.
d. Contact a BYD service station
and have your vehicle inspected
regularly.
Check the engine for oil leakage
regularly and clean any oil dirt and
stains from it regularly.
Perform regular checks on the circuits
and cables. Check if the connection,
insulation and fixing positions
between connectors and wire harness
are normal. Take appropriate action if
there are any problems.
e Do not modify the vehicle circuits
and do not attach additional
electrical devices.
Attaching electric devices (such as
high-power audio system and lights)
on the vehicle may cause excessive
circuit load, and cause wire harness
overheating and fire. Irregular
modification of electric devices and
circuits may cause contact resistance,
overheating and fire. Never use fuses
beyond the rated power specification
of electric devices or use other metal
wires instead of fuses.
f. Choose a proper parking site
Make sure to check for flammable
objects such as dry grass, deadwood
sticks, and wheat straws under the
vehicle before parking, especially in
summer. Since the three-way catalytic
converter is very hot after driving a long
distance, it may cause a fire if there are
flammable objects under the vehicle;
You should try to avoid driving on roads
covered with leaves, wheat straws and
grass, or immediately stop and check if
there are any flammable objects
attached under the vehicle when you
passed these kind of roads. When
parking, avoid having your vehicle
exposed to direct sunlight.
g. Keep a lightweight extinguisher
to hand and know how to use it.
For the sake of safety, keep an
extinguisher in the vehicle and check
and replace it regularly; meanwhile,
you should be familiar with the use of
extinguisher. Preparation aids in
eliminating danger, so that you can
take effective action in the event of an
accident.
In the event of a vehicle fire, remain
calm and take effective action to
