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F3DM Owner's Manual
Foreword
Thank you for choosing BYD F3DM. Your selection of BYD Auto is a wise investment. It will give you years of
pleased driving. Reading this manual thoroughly can get familiar with the operation and enhance the enjoyment
of driving your new vehicle. Keep this manual properly in your vehicle for future reference. Please also transfer
this manual upon resale of your vehicle so that the next owner can still access the useful information for F3DM.
BYD F3DM adopts Dual Mode power system with power train, dual pressure controller, and power battery. As
the wiring structure is complicated, please do not modify, remove or disassemble any subsystem of the hybrid
vehicle without permission, such as vehicle alarm, sound system and other electronic components. Otherwise,
it may affect your vehicle's performance or cause serious injuries to you or others. In addition, damage,
performance problems or injuries resulting from the modification are not covered by BYD's warranty.
This manual is guidance of operating BYD F3DM properly rather than an indication about configurations of BYD
F3DM. For any information about configurations, please read corresponding contract (if have), or consult your
BYD authorized dealers. Illustrations in this manual are for reference only, which may vary with actual vehicles.
For the sake of product upgrades from time to time, we reserve the full right to make changes to the information
on technology, features and spare parts at any time without prior notice.
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  • Page 1 F3DM Owner’s Manual Foreword Thank you for choosing BYD F3DM. Your selection of BYD Auto is a wise investment. It will give you years of pleased driving. Reading this manual thoroughly can get familiar with the operation and enhance the enjoyment of driving your new vehicle.
  • Page 2 Your valuable comments and opinions will be warmly welcomed. In order to provide better service to you, please leave your contact information with your dealer. If any change of your contact, please contact BYD authorized dealers to update your information immediately.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important information before driving your vehicle ………………………………………………………… 6 mportant information about your BYD F3DM ……………………………………………………………… 8 Accessories, spare parts and modification of your BYD F3DM ………………………………………… 9 1.Operations of Instruments and Controllers …………………………………………………………… 19 1)Appearance of Instrument Panel ……………………………………………………………………………… 19 2)Key and Car Door ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 4 F3DM Owner’s Manual 2.F3DM Auto Driving ……………………………………………………………………………………… 123 3.Starting and Driving ……………………………………………………………………………………… 135 4.In Case of An Emergency ……………………………………………………………………………… 145 5.Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care ………………………………………………………… 159 6.Maintenance and Care Instructions …………………………………………………………………… 169 7.Self-maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………… 179 1)Foreword. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 179 2)Engine and Chassis ………………………………………………………………………………………… 185 3)Electric Appliance ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Safety Instructions Safety Symbol WARNING This is a warning against anything As you read this manual, you will find which may cause serious injury to some safety and vehicle damage people or serious damage to the Warnings and Notices. This information vehicle if you don’t follow these...
  • Page 6: Important Information Before Driving Your Vehicle

    F3DM Owner’s Manual all types of collisions, Airbags are only Control your speed Important information designed to supplement seat belts Excessive speed is major factor in before driving your and can’t supersede the seat belt. So crash injuries and may lead up to...
  • Page 7 F3DM Owner’s Manual The tire blowout or mechanical failure y To keep your F3DM in a good NOTICE may cause extremely accident. To p e r f o r m a n c e , p l e a s e d r i v e...
  • Page 8: Mportant Information About Your Byd F3Dm

    Important information F3DM Precautions for use of hybrid vehicle about your BYD F3DM Your F3DM is a hybrid vehicle. The vehicle has both high voltage DC and The SRS airbag and seat belt devices New vehicle warranty AC systems as well as a 230-400volt in your BYD F3DM contain explosive.
  • Page 9: Accessories, Spare Parts And Modification Of Your Byd F3Dm

    Do not touch battery cables and high voltage parts such as them, if you use them in your F3DM. (orange–colored) or their connectors converter unit, hybrid vehicle You should not modify your BYD which are under high voltage and battery, etc to avoid injury to you.
  • Page 10 Orange colored cables are all high- tension lines on BYD F3DM. For your safety, please do not touch such cables. y BYD F3DM is equipped with power battery contains high -tension electricity. If any problem happens on BYD F3DM, please contact the BYD authorized dealers.
  • Page 11 F3DM Owner’s Manual Overall Unit Parameters of Front Camber -0°17′±45′ BYD F3DM Total toe-in:-0.5~3mm(left- Front Wheel Toe-in 0.25~1.5mm,the right is Four -wheel equal) Length 4533mm Alignment Kingpin Inclination Angle 12°±45′ Width 1705mm Parameters Kingpin Caster Angle 2°36′±45′ Height(No-load) 1520mm Rear Camber -0.6°±30′...
  • Page 12 Compared with other hybrid electrical Features of BYD DM System: cars, BYD F3DM has a power battery Compared with common gasoline with large capacity, which can increase vehicle, BYD DM system has a better the driving range greatly under EV power performance, which can improve mode.
  • Page 13 F3DM Owner’s Manual (2) HEV mode B: The petrol engine (3) HEV mode C: When a lower power Vehicle Identification of BYD and electric motor power work together output required by overall unit, turn F3DM to drive the vehicle, which provides a to the HEV mode, the engine drives higher output power.
  • Page 14 F3DM Owner’s Manual cylinder block of engine, as shown in the figure. 1.The vehicle identification number is attached on the cabin sheet as shown Figure above shows the fuel grade in the figure above, which is for owner indication sign, which is posted on the 1.Indication sign of antifreeze...
  • Page 15 F3DM Owner’s Manual Figure above shows the indication sign sign of air bag, which is posted on of the child protection device, which is the driver side sun visor. posted below the child protection lock The spare parts in the figure below are on the inside of the rear vehicle door.
  • Page 16 F3DM Owner’s Manual The high voltage spare parts of the vehicle: 1.Power Battery 2.The Main Electric Motor Power Controller 3.DC-DC and Air Conditioning Driver 4.Charger On-board 5.High Voltage Power Distributor 6.Solar DC - DC controller 7.High Voltage Cable - 16 - 使用手册小330.indd   16...
  • Page 17 F3DM Owner’s Manual NOTICE y Your F3DM is equipped with high voltage electric power drive equipment. Do not touch the electric components such as cables, switches, etc. To avoid electric shock. y To avoid any injury, do not check and repair your vehicle by yourself. If your vehicle was breakdown, please contact your BYD authorized dealer.
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  • Page 19: Operations Of Instruments And Controllers

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-1 ————————————————————————————— Operations of Instruments and Controllers Appearance of Instrument Panel Appearance of Instrument Panel ………………………………… 20 Appearance of Main Instrument Panel ………………………… 21 Appearance of Combination Instrument ………………………… 22 Sign on Combination Instrument ………………………………… 23 - 19 - 使用手册小330.indd   19...
  • Page 20 F3DM Owner’s Manual Appearance of Instrument Panel 1. Side defroster outlets 2. Side vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Remote calling device (optional) 6. Power window switches 7. Right glove box 8. Cup holder 9. Central glove box 10.
  • Page 21 F3DM Owner’s Manual Appearance of Main Instrument Panel 1. Headlight and turn signal switches 2. Wiper and washer switches (windshield wiper and washer) 3. Parking assistance system switch and indicator 4. Car audio 5. Electronic clock 6. Emergency flasher switch 7.
  • Page 22 F3DM Owner’s Manual Appearance of Combination Instrument 1. Left Display Screen 2. Speedometer 3. Right Display Screen - 22 - 使用手册小330.indd   22 2011-4-13   18:36:40...
  • Page 23 F3DM Owner’s Manual Sign on Combination Instrument Brake system warning Anti–lock brake system lights*1 warning light SRS Fault Warning Light * Driver’s seat belt reminder Open door warning light Discharge warning light light Low engine oil pressure Lower Fuel Oil Warning...
  • Page 24 F3DM Owner’s Manual C h a r g i n g C o n n e c t i o n L ow P ow er Wa rning Power System Fault Warning Indicator Light * Light * P o w e r B a t t e r y F a u l t...
  • Page 25: Key And Car Door

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-2 ————————————————————————————— Operations of Instruments and Controllers Key and Car Door Key ………………………………………………………………… 26 Side Car Door ……………………………………………………… 27 Wireless Remote Control ………………………………………… 29 Replace Battery of Remote Control ……………………………… 31 Power Windows …………………………………………………… 33 Luggage Compartment Lid ………………………………………...
  • Page 26: Key

    F3DM Owner’s Manual If you need additional keys, contact y Do not insert the key in the wrong your BYD authorized dealer to create a way. duplicates. Should you find anything unusual, contact BYD authorized dealer as NOTICE soon as possible.
  • Page 27: Side Car Door

    INSIDE LOCK KNOB backup key unavailable, we strongly Insert the key into the keyhole and turn urges you to contact BYD authorized dealer for help. If you must get the To unlock: turn the key clockwise. key urgently through breaking the To lock: turn the key anti-clockwise.
  • Page 28 F3DM Owner’s Manual small pit) down on the rear side. Notice: Do not to lock the key in your To lock: Push the switch (with a small vehicle. bump) down on the front side. The driver’s door can be opened inside...
  • Page 29: Wireless Remote Control

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Provided any children stay in the car, The doors can be locked and unlocked Wireless Remote Control you’d better use this function. by pushing the switches slowly and securely. The indicator light on the key will flash once.
  • Page 30 The detail. without entering anti-theft status. vehicle will remain under anti-theft If you lose your key, contact your BYD When the doors are locked but the status. authorized dealer as soon as possible vehicle does not enter anti-theft status, to avoid theft, or an accident.
  • Page 31: Replace Battery Of Remote Control

    Press panic button at any time for 1.5 or equivalent to replace the battery, doors. seconds or longer, the alarm sounds or contact BYD authorized dealer for If all doors are unlocked by remote intermittently and the turn signal lights replacement. Follow the steps below control, the rear interior light and flash.
  • Page 32 I f i t c a n n o t wet hands to avoid rust. work normally, please contact BYD y D o n o t t o u c h o r m o v e a n y authorized service station for repair.
  • Page 33: Power Windows

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Specifications of Remote Control Power Windows Frequency range: 314.9-315.1MHz Transmission Power: ≤5500μV/m (field strength) Spurious emission limit: ≤610μV/m Occupied bandwidth: ≤300kHz NOTICE A u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n : P u s h t h e...
  • Page 34: Luggage Compartment Lid

    F3DM Owner’s Manual OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ y When small children are in the WINDOWS: vehicle, prevent them using the The switch on each passenger’s door power window switches without or the switches on the driver’s door supervision. tcan control each passengers’ window.
  • Page 35 F3DM Owner’s Manual For precautions on loading luggage, p l e a s e r e f e r t o “ P r e c a u t i o n s o n Internal Control Handle of Luggage Cancel the Function of Internal Control Loading Luggage”...
  • Page 36: Hood

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Before closing the hood, ensure you Hood have not forgotten any tools, rags,etc. and return the support rod to its clip— this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.
  • Page 37: Anti-Theft System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Anti-theft system About 1 second later, anti-theft function Manual Setting Functions is enabled, and then anti-theft warning Set the anti-theft system manually with light (dashed part in the picture) begins remote control. Under anti-theft status, the system to flash slowly.
  • Page 38 F3DM Owner’s Manual function mode; please refer to “Settings ● If anti-theft function is not enabled, again automatically and enter anti-theft of Optional Functions”. the turn signal lights flash twice. status if no door is opened. If no operations on the remote control ●...
  • Page 39 F3DM Owner’s Manual repetition can be changed. For details, Settings of Optional Functions alarm of three cycles and nine cycles please refer to “Settings of Optional Optional Anti-theft Functions will be disabled automatically. When Functions”. ● Automatic Setting Functions the alarms of 6 and 9 cycles are For details, please refer to “Steps for...
  • Page 40 F3DM Owner’s Manual for getting into the car will be cancelled d r i v e r - s i d e d o o r t w i c e w i t h i n 1 0 Times for automatically.
  • Page 41: Fuel Tank Cap

    The For more details about this function, then turn it a additional 30 degrees fumes are flammable. you can consult BYD authorized (to point 2). Pause slightly before y When opening the cap, do not service station.
  • Page 42 When installing the cap, turn the cap y Use only a genuine BYD fuel tank clockwise until you hear a click. And cap for replacement. It is check whether the cap is tightened...
  • Page 43: Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel And Rear-View Mirrors

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-3 ————————————————————————————— Operations of Instruments and Controllers Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel and Rear-view Mirrors Seats ……………………………………………………………… 44 Front Seats precautions ………………………………………… 44 Rear Seats precautions ………………………………………… 47 Middle Handrail of Rear Folding Seats ………………………… 48 Seat Belts …………………………………………………………...
  • Page 44: Seats

    F3DM Owner’s Manual injuries can occur in the event of to your breastbone. If you sit less Seats emergency braking or a crash. than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, During driving, all vehicle occupants you can change your driving...
  • Page 45 F3DM Owner’s Manual Seat adjustment precautions mechanism or unexpectedly push points the airbag toward your chest up the seat position adjusting instead of your head and neck. lever and the seat may suddenly WARNING The seat should be adjusted as...
  • Page 46 F3DM Owner’s Manual 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING Rotate the knob 1 to adjust to the WARNING LEVER desired position. Pull up the handle 1, slide the seat y S i t t i n g t o o c l o s e t o a f r o n t backward and forward to the desired 3.
  • Page 47: Rear Seats Precautions

    F3DM Owner’s Manual 4. THE HEAD RESTRAINTS Lower the head restraints to the lowest WARNING position. Unlock release button and fold the seatback down. y Adjust the center of the head Each seatback can be folded restraint so that it is closest to the separately.
  • Page 48: Middle Handrail Of Rear Folding Seats

    —Seat belt precautions occurs and seat belts are not worn BYD strongly urges that the driver and properly, the force of the rapid inflation passengers in the vehicle be properly of the airbag may cause death or - 48 - 使用手册小330.indd   48...
  • Page 49 Pregnant woman. If you are pregnant, Bleaching agents, dyes or grinding BYD recommends consult with your cleaning agents are not suitable for Follow the instructions below when doctor for specific suggestion each...
  • Page 50 If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of your BYD authorized dealer. Do seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out from the retractor, firmly pull the belt and...
  • Page 51 F3DM Owner’s Manual WARNING Take up slack y Both high–positioned lap belts Too high and loose–fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended Keep as low on hips as possible e v e n t .
  • Page 52: Srs For Driver And Srs For Front Seat Passengers

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Adjust the seat as needed and sit up WARNING SRS driver and front straight and well back in the seat. To y Always make sure the shoulder passenger airbags fasten your belt, pull it out from the...
  • Page 53 F3DM Owner’s Manual injury by inflating. The SRS front properly. Wearing a seat belt during WARNING airbags reduce injuries mainly to the an accident reduces the chances driver’s or front passenger’s head or y T h e S R S a i r b a g s y s t e m i s...
  • Page 54 F3DM Owner’s Manual SRS ECU consists of a safing sensor y Do not dismount parts of SRS System Components and airbag sensor. without permission. SRS Airbag Warning Indicator The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient...
  • Page 55 The indicator is on after turning the accident. following conditions: severe frontal off the ignition switch. BYD SRS ECU on setting has taken crashes and some special crashes. y The indicator comes on or flashes various common misuse and domestic In case of minor front collision, side while driving.
  • Page 56 F3DM Owner’s Manual Protection Principle of SRS Airbag residue as soon as possible to prevent m a y b e h o t f o r s e v e r a l m i n u t e s...
  • Page 57 F3DM Owner’s Manual WARNING WARNING WARNING Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up or Do not put anything on or over the or lean against the dashboard when to kneel on the front passenger airbag module .
  • Page 58 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your BYD authorized dealer about any repairs and modifications. - 58 - 使用手册小330.indd   58 2011-4-13   18:36:44...
  • Page 59 F3DM Owner’s Manual The car rolls. Suffer from being hit by other cars Hit a deeper pit. behind it. In some conditions, SRS airbag may Hit the ground on the way down. not be deployed, such as conditions in Knock into a wall on its side.
  • Page 60 F3DM Owner’s Manual 25cm between the chest and y Never allow children to sit on the WARNING the steering wheel, which allows front seat without protection. If y SRS is designed toonly match maximum protection when the a collision triggers the air bag, specified certain vehicle models, airbag system is triggered.
  • Page 61 The airbag is disposable. Once avoid accidents, please do not and ask a BYD authorized dealer to t h e a i r b a g i s t r i g g e r e d o r use the vehicle beyond the remove it.
  • Page 62: Steering Wheel

    If any of the following cases, please contact your BYD authorized dealer as soon as possible: To change angle of steering wheel, _ The SRS front airbags have been hold the steering wheel and push down inflated.
  • Page 63: Power Exterior Rearview Mirrors

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Press the switch to select L (left) or R WARNING Outside Rearview Mirrors (right). Do not adjust the mirror during 2. Control switch – it is used to adjust driving. Doing so may the outside rear-view mirror.
  • Page 64: Interior Rearview Mirror

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Inside Rearview Mirror Night driving——the lever is at position 2. Note that the rearview clarity may be slightly reduced to weaken glare at night. inside rearview mirror has direction indication function, which will be activated when: Ignition switch is at East ACC/ON.
  • Page 65: Lights, Wipers, Ev And Hev Switch

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-4 ————————————————————————————— Operation of Instruments and Controls Lights, Wipers, EV and HEV Switch Headlights and Turn Signals ……………………………………… 66 High Mount Brake Light …………………………………………… 67 Emergency Flashers ……………………………………………… 67 Front Fog Light( optional ) ………………………………………… 68 Rear Fog Light ……………………………………………………...
  • Page 66: Headlights And Turn Signals

    F3DM Owner’s Manual surroundings, When in position3, it can D o n o t p l a c e a n y t h i n g o n t h e Headlights and Turn Signals automatically turn on the light while instrument panel, and/or do not affix driving into the dark areas.
  • Page 67: High Mount Brake Light

    F3DM Owner’s Manual even with the knob turned to “OFF”. lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.
  • Page 68: Front Fog Light( Optional )

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Front fog lights (optional) Rear Fog Light picture above. All turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, just push the switch once again. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
  • Page 69: Rear Interior Light

    F3DM Owner’s Manual the rear fog light switch, then the rear switch. wireless remote control, rear interior fog lights will be turned on. The interior light switch has the light and ignition key warning light will When rear fog lights are turned on, the following positions: remain on for 30 seconds.
  • Page 70: Front Windshield Wipers And Washer

    F3DM Owner’s Manual ●When all doors are locked by using To turn on the windshield wipers, move it will continues squirt fluid with low wireless remote control or after all the lever to the desired setting. speed wiping the window and when doors are closed, turn the ignition The DM system must be in the “IG-ON”...
  • Page 71: Ev And Hev Switch

    F3DM Owner’s Manual EV and HEV Switch acceleration or insufficient power. y Be careful for the conditions around your vehicle when driving under pure EV mode, pedestrians may not aware your vehicle because of no noise of engine. HEV Mode...
  • Page 72: Multi-Function Switch

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Multi-function Switch WARNING As EV and HEV have memory effect, the car will run in the mode used last time after starting. If the power is very high, engine may not be able to start under HEV Backlight on the instrument panel mode.
  • Page 73: Instruments And Maintenance Indicators

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-5 ————————————————————————————— Operations of Instruments and Controls Instruments and Maintenance Indicators Tachometer ………………………………………………………… 74 Fuel Gauge ………………………………………………………… 74 Engine Coolant Temperature Meter …………………………… 74 Wattmeter ………………………………………………………… 75 Battery Coulomb Meter …………………………………………… 75 Electric motor Coolant Temperature Meter …………………… 76 Odometer and Trip Meter …………………………………………...
  • Page 74: Tachometer

    F3DM Owner’s Manual The left information display screen the tachometer does not indicate the When braking, accelerating or turning displays tachometer, fuel gauge, rotating speed while in HEV mode the a corner, the meter may swing because engine coolant temperature meter , tachometer shall work and indicate the of the fuel sloshing in the fuel tank.
  • Page 75: Wattmeter

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Meter indicates the engine coolant rather than having any abnormalities. the engine or the electric motor, t e m p e r a t u r e w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s...
  • Page 76: Electric Motor Coolant Temperature Meter

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Electric motor Coolant driven since the trip meter was set to Temperature Meter zero at the last time. 3. TRIP FUEL – shows the driving mileage with the engine involved. 4. TRIP SOC – shows the driving mileage without the engine involved.
  • Page 77: Service Reminder Indicators & Warning Buzzers

    Parking Brake System Indicator Possible cases: low braking fluid level, braking system failure, or parking brake is not released. You shall release parking brake or stop immediately and contact BYD authorized .dealer. Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Fasten driver’s seat belt.
  • Page 78 F3DM Owner’s Manual SRS Indicator Take vehicle to BYD authorized dealer immediately. High coolant temperature Indicator Stop immediately and cool down the engine or electric motor. Hybrid System Warning Light Stop immediately and contact BYD authorized dealer.. Electric Power Steering System Warning Indicator Stop immediately and contact BYD authorized dealer..
  • Page 79 The indicator comes on when the oil level is extremely low. The indicatior is Have your vehicle checked at BYD (c) Auxiliary Battery Charging System not designed to indicate the oil level, authorized dealer in the following Indicator which must be checked by the dipstick.
  • Page 80 This indicator remains on until all the the warning light system, and please cause the indicator be turned on contact BYD authorized dealer as soon doors are completely closed. earlier. as possible.
  • Page 81 Please contact When the car is used to tow a trailer indicator on—even for one block. It BYD authorized dealer as soon as may ruin the power system. possible to service the vehicle: (k) Hybrid System Warning Indicator ●...
  • Page 82 BYD system and please contact BYD In this case, EPS system may authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 83 If any maintenance indicator light or parking light or headlight on, buzzer does not function as per the procedure above, please have the car checked in BYD authorized dealer as soon as possible. - 83 - 使用手册小330.indd   83 2011-4-13   18:36:47...
  • Page 84 F3DM Owner’s Manual - 84 - 使用手册小330.indd   84 2011-4-13   18:36:47...
  • Page 85: Ignition Switch, Parking Brake And Parking Assistance System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-6 ————————————————————————————— Operations of Instruments and Controllers Ignition Switch, Parking Brake and Parking Assistance System Ignition Switch Equipped with Steering Wheel Auto-locking Mechanism ………………………………………………………… 86 Parking Brake ……………………………………………………… 86 Parking Assistance System ……………………………………… 87 - 85 - 使用手册小330.indd   85...
  • Page 86: Parking Brake

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Parking Brake high-voltage equipment cannot be Ignition Switch Equipped with operated. Steering Wheel Auto-locking If you open the driver-side door Mechanism with the key in the position “ACC” or “LOCK”, the buzzer will sound to remind the driver to remove the key.
  • Page 87 (as shown mark 3 in the picture above). Before washing your BYD F3DM,be To remind you that the parking brake s u r e t o o b s e r v e t h e f o l l o w i n g...
  • Page 88 F3DM Owner’s Manual Sensor Types light up. When pressing the switch , the button ( ) will light up to remind the drivers that the system is working. Distance Display and Buzzer When any obstacles are detected Alarm b y t h e s e n s o r, t h e i n d i c a t o r i n...
  • Page 89 F3DM Owner’s Manual Working Example of Front Corner or overloaded; Sensor ● Driving on the rugged road, slope, gravel road or grassland; Approximate Indicators Alarm ● The sensor is repainted; Distance ● It is noisy around the car, due to the...
  • Page 90 If the buzzer screams, any barriers may be detected by the sensor or the sensor may be interfered by the external environment. If this phenomenon continues to exist, please contact your BYD authorized dealer to have your vehicle inspected. - 90 - 使用手册小330.indd   90 2011-4-13   18:36:47...
  • Page 91: Auto Audio System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-7 ————————————————————————————— Operations of Instruments and Controllers Auto Sound System Use of Vehicle CD ………………………………………………… 92 - 91 - 使用手册小330.indd   91 2011-4-13   18:36:47...
  • Page 92 Operation Instructions ejecting disk. CD is not allowed. Multimedia CD sound system, one Using mobile phone may affect the of the Vehicle CD series products effect of CD system. developed by BYD Auto Co., Ltd. - 92 - 使用手册小330.indd   92 2011-4-13   18:36:47...
  • Page 93 F3DM Owner’s Manual 1) Do not touch the surface of disk with your hands when taking the disk √   × 3) Disks with transparent or semi- 1) Only use disks with diameter of 12cm transparent burning area 4) Disks sticked with adhesive tape...
  • Page 94 3. Go to service store or buy specific if so, replace the speaker with a new cleaning disk in BYD authorized one. If these three conditions above service station regularly (clean it every are normal, it usually may be caused 5,000km) for cleaning your CD player.
  • Page 95 F3DM Owner’s Manual normal. 4. Poor Reception of FM/AM Radio in CD player 1) Check if the car is in an environment interfered by strong electromagnetic field or in a comparatively closed place underground. 2) Check if the radio station stops broadcasting in a specified time, which leads to no radio signal.
  • Page 96 F3DM Owner’s Manual Function Description of Vehicle CD Player Panel 1-6 Channel Pre-selection Disk Ejecting Button Power/Volume Audio Tuning / Manual Adjusting Knob Tuning Button Auto Channel- CD Switch Button Saving Button AM Radio Selection Button Radio Tuning / Disk...
  • Page 97 F3DM Owner’s Manual button to switch to “AM” mode, and will display “NO AUX” on its screen and Operation Instructions for Vehicle CD there are “AM1 and AM2” for your returns to the previous play mode. Player Panel selection. I f y o u i n s e r t a n e x t e r n a l a u d i o...
  • Page 98 F3DM Owner’s Manual to normal playing. Ten-second Disk Preview Button: Previous-disk Button: ●Radio Mode: Press this button for ● CD Mode: Scan all tracks and play ● Radio Mode: Long press this button about 0.5 seconds to perform a single-...
  • Page 99 F3DM Owner’s Manual volume. Press “-” to lower the volume. Use of Steering Wheel Sound Control Switch (optional) Last Track/Forward Channel Search Button: ● CD Mode: Press this button to select track upwards. Mute Button ● Radio Mode: Press this button to...
  • Page 100 F3DM Owner’s Manual Trouble Shooting Guide for Vehicle CD Failure Cause Analysis Solutions 1. Ignition switch of car is not 1. Please turn the key to “ACC” or turned on. “ON” No power supply or no sound 2. Wires are not connected 2.
  • Page 101: Air-Conditioning System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-8 ————————————————————————————— Operations of Instruments and Controllers Air-conditioning System Auto Air-conditioning System – Control Panel ………………… 102 Operation Gist ……………………………………………………… 106 Side Ventilation Opening ………………………………………… 108 Check and Replace Air-conditioner Filter ……………………… 108 - 101 - 使用手册小330.indd   101...
  • Page 102: Auto Air-Conditioning System - Control Panel

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Auto Air-conditioning System – Control Panel 1. Blower speed-regulating button: adjusting air flow button 2. “OUTSIDE TEMP”: outside temperature display button 3. “TEMP”: air-conditioner temperature regulating button 4. “AUTO”: auto mode button 5. “OFF”: air-conditioner OFF button :Internal-external recycling mode selecting button 7.
  • Page 103 F3DM Owner’s Manual indicate the outside temperature and In heating mode, “PTC” appears on press “OUTSIDE TEMP” or “TEMP” the display screen of air conditioner, button again will indicate the air- indicating PTC heater is working. conditioning temperature. When PTC heater stops working, “PTC”...
  • Page 104 F3DM Owner’s Manual p r e s s e d , t h e i n d i c a t o r g o e s o n 6.Internal-External recycling mode indicating that automatic operation selecting button status is selected.
  • Page 105 F3DM Owner’s Manual required. function of time delay for 15 minutes windshield, used for defogging or 1) Instrument Panel – airflow mainly before shut-off. In other words, if no defrosting the front windshield for a comes from the ventilation opening of other operations on this button within clear view.
  • Page 106: Operation Gist

    F3DM Owner’s Manual possibility of fogging on the windows. NOTICE Tips: Using Air Conditioner System ● If driving behind other cars on a road which is not clean, or driving in the In wet weather with high humidity, Operation Gist...
  • Page 107 F3DM Owner’s Manual For manual operation Air Conditioner ●To lower the temperature rapidly, set To acquire a better effect, set the the internal-external recycling mode controller to: selecting button to Internal Recycling Rotating speed of fan – set to the For automatic operation for several minutes’...
  • Page 108: Side Ventilation Opening

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Check and Replace Air- replace the filter. Side Ventilation Opening conditioner Filter To maintain the efficiency of air conditioner, you must check and r e p l a c e i t s f i l t e r a c c o r d i n g t o maintenance schedule.
  • Page 109 F3DM Owner’s Manual 2.Remove the filter rack from the exit NOTICE of filter as shown in the figure above. Filter of air conditioner must be installed into place properly. Using air conditioner with its filter removed will reduce its dust-proof effect and also affect its performance.
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  • Page 111: Charging System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-9 ————————————————————————————— Operation of Instruments and Controls Charging System Charging System ………………………………………………… 112 Power Battery ……………………………………………………… 114 Solar Panel ………………………………………………………… 114 - 111 - 使用手册小330.indd   111 2011-4-13   18:36:49...
  • Page 112: Charging System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual key to LOCK, take out the charging Charging System: wire, open the lid of the charging port, DM system has unique charging insert the charging plug in the charging function, which can provide power port, then insert the power plug in...
  • Page 113 F3DM is starting of motor. When y Please use the specified charging y Please do not charge in the the power battery is depleted, socket and wire, do not change...
  • Page 114 F3DM Owner’s Manual WARNING Solar Panel (if equipped) Solar panel is installed on the car roof I f t h e c h a r g i n g w i r e i s l o s t o r...
  • Page 115 F3DM Owner’s Manual NOTICE ● Please do not wash the car roof for a long time with high-tension gun, to protect the solar panel from water. ● please clean the solar panel immediately to avoid any damage under below situations: 1.
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  • Page 117: Other Equipment

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1-10 ————————————————————————————— Operation of Instruments and Controls Other Equipment Electronic Clock …………………………………………………… 118 Outside Temperature Display …………………………………… 118 Cigar Lighter and Ashtray ………………………………………… 118 Floor Mat …………………………………………………………… 122 - 117 - 使用手册小330.indd   117 2011-4-13   18:36:50...
  • Page 118 F3DM Owner’s Manual If the power of the clock is cut off, the indicate the outside temperature. Electronic Clock time will automatically be set at 1:00 Press “OUTSIDE TEMP” or “TEMP” (one o’clock). button, will return to air-conditioning temperature. Outside Temperature Display Cigar Lighter and Ashtray To set the hour: Push the “H”...
  • Page 119 F3DM Owner’s Manual NOTICE WARNING Cigar Lighter and Front Ashtray Do not press the cigar lighter To reduce the possibility of human without releasing it. injury in case of accident or hard braking, close the ashtray after Ashtray using Use: To use the ashtray, pull it out.
  • Page 120 F3DM Owner’s Manual Left Small Glove Box S m a l l B o x o n A i r - C o n d i t i o n i n g Right Glove Box Adjusting Panel To use the left small glove box, press To open the right glove box, pull the down the handle.
  • Page 121 F3DM Owner’s Manual Central Glove Box Cup Holder To open the central glove box, lift up The cup holder is designed for holding NOTICE the locking handle while lifting the lid of cups or drink–cans securely. y when you open the glove box, central glove box.
  • Page 122 F3DM Owner’s Manual NOTICE Floor Mat y Do not place anything else other than cups or drink–cans on the cup holder, as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
  • Page 123: F3Dm Auto Driving

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 2 ————————————————————————————— F3DM Auto Driving Break-in Period …………………………………………………… 124 Fuel ………………………………………………………………… 124 Fuel shut-off System ……………………………………………… 125 Three-Way Catalytic Converter ………………………………… 125 Engine Exhaust Warning ………………………………………… 126 Consumption of Engine Oil ……………………………………… 127 Gear Shifting ……………………………………………………… 129 Electronic Power Steering System ………………………………...
  • Page 124: Break-In Period

    Also, this can not covered by BYD F3DM warranty. increase maintenance costs. If drivability problems are NOTICE Fuel Type...
  • Page 125: Fuel Shut-Off System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual level roads, please contact Your BYD The three-way catalytic converter is NOTICE authorized service provider. an emission control device installed in But it’s normal to hear slight knocking the exhaust system, in order to reduce Inspect the ground under the car for a short time when the car is pollutants in exhaust gas.
  • Page 126: Engine Exhaust Warning

    Avoid high-speed driving for a inspections required by the BYD gases cannot escape. long time when the power is...
  • Page 127: Consumption Of Engine Oil

    F3DM Owner’s Manual gas to be drawn into the car. WARNING Consumption of Engine Oil y To ensure normal operation of It is normal that an engine need to y When the exhaust pipes installed ventilation system, keep the inlet...
  • Page 128 F3DM Owner’s Manual chamber together with the intake For example, if a vehicle is used for regularly. BYD recommend that the air and participates in combustion. repeated short trips, and consumes engine oil level should be checked High temperature exhaust gas may a normal amount of oil, the dipstick every time you refuel the car.
  • Page 129: Gear Shifting

    F3DM Owner’s Manual switch “ON” and press down the gear WARNING Gear Shifting shifting handle button to shift from P y Gear shifting handle must be at P gear. Unlocking button can also be or N gear when starting the car.
  • Page 130: Electronic Power Steering System

    Please contact your to control the steering wheel easily and and turn the switch to “ACC” or “OFF”. BYD authorized service provider for accurately. When the key is turned to It takes about 10 minutes to for the a check as soon as possible: “ON”, warning light for power steering...
  • Page 131: Brake System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual NOTICE NOTICE Brake System Brake system adopts a power system If the DM system indicator blinks y Do not step on the brake pedal with two independent vacuum sources: with rapid clicking, system switches repeatedly after you park the...
  • Page 132 ABS in self-inspection rather than any occur, please stop your car at a safe is working by stepping on the brake malfunction. place and contact BYD authorized pedal: if ABS is working, the driver The following conditions may occur, service provider immediately:...
  • Page 133: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    I n t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s , F3DM is equipped with disc brakes. speed as well as a safe distance...
  • Page 134: Precautions On Luggage Loading

    F3DM Owner’s Manual The brake pad wear limit indicators on heavy articles in the front part to keep Suspension and Chassis your front disc brakes gives a warning weight balance. noise when the brake pads are worn to ● Do not load unnecessary items to where replacement is required save fuel.
  • Page 135: Starting And Driving

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 3 ————————————————————————————— Starting and Driving Before Starting the DM system ………………………………… 136 Safety Check Before Driving …………………………………… 138 Driving Tips in Various Conditions ……………………………… 140 Driving Tips in Winter ……………………………………………… 141 TowTrailer ………………………………………………………… 142 How to Save Fuel & Electrical Energy and Extend Auto Service Life …………………………………………...
  • Page 136: Before Starting The Dm System

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Step6: Depress the brake pedal and Before Starting the DM How to Start the Car shift the transaxle to D or R position. System Please follow the procedures below: And make sure the instruments display 1.Check if the car is in charging, if so, Step 1: Lift the anti-theft system.
  • Page 137 F3DM Owner’s Manual WARNING WARNING If the Car Cannot Start Refer to “If the Car Cannot Start” in If the Dual Mode transaxle is in R or y If the system determines that the Chapter 4. D, the “OK” light can’t be lightened engine should be started, but it and the Dual Mode can’t work.
  • Page 138: Safety Check Before Driving

    If you are unfamiliar with car system, Leakage: check if there is fuel oil, you can ask BYD authorized dealer to engine oil, antifreeze or other fluid Inside Front Engine Compartment check your car.
  • Page 139 F3DM Owner’s Manual minimum scale marks in the reservoir. After Starting Engine (HEV Mode) WARNING Auxiliary Battery and Cables: all units Exhaust System: listen to the sound to of the auxiliary battery shall be added check whether there is any leakage. If y Do not pile up children’s toys in...
  • Page 140: Driving Tips In Various Conditions

    Please note that the brake will safely, pull to the side of the road and be overheated and function ● Driving slowly in gusty crosswinds, call your BYD authorized dealer for abnormally if you steps on the which is helpful for better control. assistance.
  • Page 141: Driving Tips In Winter

    BYD mistake. This may cause rapid authorized dealer for help.
  • Page 142: Towtrailer

    Don’t use engine antifreeze or check under the fenders occasionally. BYD F3DM is designed for o t h e r s u b s t i t u t e s a s w a s h i n g Depending on where you are driving, transportation of passengers.
  • Page 143: How To Save Fuel & Electrical Energy And Extend Auto Service Life

    F3DM Owner’s Manual ●Keep your tires inflate at the correct WARNNING Maintenance pressure. Improper inflation pressure y In towing a trailer, do not exceed ●For a new auto or an auto with new cause tire wear and wastes fuel and...
  • Page 144 F3DM Owner’s Manual highways. The faster you drive, the and lower operation costs, keep greater fuel consumption. By reducing all maintenance work on schedule, your speed, you can cut down on fuel and if you often drive under severe consumption.
  • Page 145: In Case Of An Emergency

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 4 ————————————————————————————— In Case of An Emergency If the Car Cannot Start …………………………………………… 146 If the DM system stalls in Driving ………………………………… 146 If the Car Overheats ……………………………………………… 146 If the Car Has Flat Tires ………………………………………… 148 If the Car Gets Stuck ………………………………………………...
  • Page 146: If The Car Cannot Start

    Please contact can’t start. You will need a qualified the Car Cannot Start Up”. BYD authorized dealer to check your technician to find the problem. Please key. If none of your keys work, the contact your BYD authorized dealer.
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  • Page 148: If The Car Has Flat Tires

    Large drop of antifreeze level means diagonally opposite to the one leakage in the system. Please contact being changed. BYD authorized dealer for immediate y Make sure to set the jack properly examination. - 148 - 使用手册小330.indd   148...
  • Page 149 F3DM Owner’s Manual in the jack point. Raising the WARNING Tools Required and Spare Tire vehicle with jack improperly y Do not continue driving the car p o s i t i o n e d w i l l d a m a g e t h e with a flat tire.
  • Page 150 F3DM Owner’s Manual Loosen and remove the spare tire carrier, then take out the spare tire. Block Wheels To store the tire, please put the outside of the tire downward in place, and then fasten the tire in the opposite order to...
  • Page 151 F3DM Owner’s Manual Unscrew wheel nuts Jack Positioning Lift the Vehicle 4. Place the jack under the proper 3. Unscrew all bolts on the flat tire. lifting point, as shown in the figure. 5. Make sure nobody is in the car, and...
  • Page 152 F3DM Owner’s Manual Take off the flat tire and put it aside bolts may get loose, which may cause WARNING Move the spare tire to the installation the tire falling off while driving. position, align the bolts to tire holes,...
  • Page 153 F3DM Owner’s Manual 8. Lower down the car to ground and WARNING WARNING tighten the wheel bolts. y Please make sure no part of your To lay down the car, please rotate the Do not apply engine oil or lubricant body and no one nearby will get jack handle counterclockwise.
  • Page 154: If The Car Gets Stuck

    If there are persons or objects near professional technician. The flat tire BYD authorized dealer to get the the car, please do not try to move should fasten as follow way, with higher tire replaced. Otherwise, serious the car by pushing it forward and convex plate side facing upwards.
  • Page 155: If Car-Towing Is Needed

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Proper equipment will help ensure WARNING If Car-towing is Needed that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed. Your vehicle can y You are required to release P Tow from the front be damaged if it is towed incorrectly.
  • Page 156 F3DM Owner’s Manual Emergency Towing 10km and keep the speed below WARNING 30 KM/h. y Please use the specified towing y The DM system shall be running hook, cable or chain and tie the in towing; if not, boosters of...
  • Page 157: Emergency Maintenance Switch

    F3DM Owner’s Manual handle when using and then pull it out WARNING WARNING horizontally. Take extremely attention when y When the ignition key is at “ON”, towing the car. Avoid sudden starts strictly prohibit from plugging/ or unstable operation which would...
  • Page 158 “LOCK” position shell, you shall stop the car and on the connectors of box. Do and the emergency maintenance call your BYD authorized dealer for not start the car when fluid and switch has been installed on repair.
  • Page 159: Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 5 ————————————————————————————— Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care Protecting F3DM from corrosion ………………………………… 160 Tips on maintenance of vehicle surface ………………………… 161 Washing and waxing ……………………………………………… 162 Cleaning the interior ……………………………………………… 165 - 159 - 使用手册小330.indd   159 2011-4-13   18:36:53...
  • Page 160 If you live in particular areas or operate as soon as possible., be allowed to clog with dirt, because your vehicle under certain environment To prevent corrosion on your F3DM, trapped water in these areas can condition, care is of utmost importance: please follow the guidelines below: cause corrosion.
  • Page 161 . scratches have gone though the bare for BYD F3DM, installation of which is (2) Wash your F3DM timely after metal surface, please contact the BYD available at BYD authorized dealer.
  • Page 162 (5) Clean some special traces with car cover in winter. For a short period Cleaning for BYD F3DM very strong causticity as soon as parking, please select a shade place. Clean the car in normal way.
  • Page 163 Please wash your 3. Rinse thoroughly. Dried soap may vehicle as soon as possible. Hand-washing your BYD F3DM cause streaking. You may need to y When driving in the coastal areas Work in the shade and wait until the...
  • Page 164 F3DM Owner’s Manual Aluminum Wheels: Wash it only with scratched. Damages to the paint combined cleaner and wax. neutral soap water or neutral detergent. surface will reduce its durability and 2. Please use polish and car wax Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Don’t gloss, especially for dark vehicles.
  • Page 165 F3DM Owner’s Manual Carpets Warning Cleaning the interior Please use high quality foam cleaner to clean the carpet. Do not use dye or bleach on the First use the dust collector to remove belts, or intensity of the belts may Notice as much dust as possible.
  • Page 166 F3DM Owner’s Manual Notice Air conditioning control panel, audio, Leather Trimming inside the Car instrument panel, console panel and Leather interior y Do not use organic substances switches can be cleaned with wet and The leather can be cleaned with (solvent, kerosene, alcohol and soft cloth.
  • Page 167 For more questions, please contact grained leather surface. BYD authorized dealer for help. y D i r t y l e a t h e r m a y g e n e r a t e mildew, so please be careful about oil spots and keep the leather clean.
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  • Page 169: Maintenance And Care Instructions

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 6 ————————————————————————————— Maintenance and Care Instructions Maintenance requriements ……………………………………… 170 Does your car need repairing? …………………………………… 171 BYD F3DM Maintenance Schedule ……………………………… 172   - 169 - 使用手册小330.indd   169 2011-4-13   18:36:54...
  • Page 170: Maintenance Requirements

    Maintenance and Repair Manual. BYD strongly recommends you to of special service station. They all You’d better go to BYD authorized protect your new F3DM by following have completed study in BYD Auto dealer for scheduled maintenance. the maintenance program, because...
  • Page 171 Bad smell in power train. If any condition above arises, please which will do a big favor during your Obvious reducing of power. drive your car to BYD authorized next maintenance service. Water leakage under the vehicle service station as soon as possible,...
  • Page 172 T h e s e a r e e x t r e m e l y i m p o r t a n t Schedule maintenance items. If any deterioration BYD F3DM maintenance schedule is or damage, the hose shall be replaced designed for ensuring stable driving, immediately.
  • Page 173 F3DM Owner’s Manual Requirements for Maintenance Program BYD F3DM auto must be maintained according to the normal maintenance schedule (Please refer to “Maintenance Schedule”). ↓ If the car is operated under the following one or more special clues, some maintenance items are required to be performed more frequently.
  • Page 174 F3DM Owner’s Manual Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first Intervals ×621 miles Maintenance Forced Months Items Maintenance Power Train 1. Check if there is any crack, flying chip, wear on the ribbed belt and then adjust its intensity.
  • Page 175 F3DM Owner’s Manual 8. Replace the engine antifreeze Replace it every two years or every 25,000 miles 9. Replace General using Clean it every 1,500 miles; replace it every 10,000 miles the air conditions Rigorous using cleaner Check and replace it in advance according to the conditions...
  • Page 176 F3DM Owner’s Manual General using 26. Check the lubricant conditions in the electric engine and Rigorous engine using R: shorten the cycle if necessary conditions Chassis and Car Body 27. Check the set screws for fixing chassis 28. Brake pedal and parking brake 29.
  • Page 177 F3DM Owner’s Manual Note: (1) Meaning of the symbols in the table I = check, correct or replace when necessary; R = replace, change or lubricate; C = clean. (2) Shorten the time for replacing engine oil filter according to the dirty degree of the gasoline engine.
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  • Page 179: Self-Maintenance

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 7 Section 7-1 ————————————————————————————— Self-maintenance Foreword Fuse location ……………………………………………………… 181   - 179 - 使用手册小330.indd   179 2011-4-13   18:36:55...
  • Page 180 F3DM Owner’s Manual Appearance of Front Engine Compartment 1. Clutch fluid tank 2. Power distribution box 3# 3. Gasoline engine 4. Driving electric motor controller 5. Brake fluid tank 6. DC and air conditioner controller 7. Power distribution box1# 8. Power distribution box 2# 9.
  • Page 181 F3DM Owner’s Manual Warning Fuse Location Notes of Do-it-yourself maintenance When the DM system is operating In case of doing maintenance by with the “OK” indicator on, the yourself, be sure to follow the correct engine is automatically started in procedures in this section.
  • Page 182 , a s i t c o n t a i n s filter in household trash, in sewer and spark plug may also be very poisonous gas and corrosive or onto the ground. Refer to BYD high sulfuric acid. authorized service station for...
  • Page 183 F3DM Owner’s Manual Location of Jack must wash it with water, to avoid Warning damaging the components or y R e m e m b e r t h a t b a t t e r i e s paint finish.
  • Page 184 F3DM Owner’s Manual Warning ● Make sure the jack is placed on the right jack point. Raising When jacking, be sure to observe the car with jack improperly the following to reduce the possibility positioned may damage the car of personal injury:...
  • Page 185: Engine And Chassis

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 7 Section 7-2 ————————————————————————————— Self-maintenance Engine and Chassis Check Engine Oil Level …………………………………………… 186 Check Antifreeze Fluid Level …………………………………… 187 Check Radiator and Condenser ………………………………… 188 Check Tire Inflation Pressure …………………………………… 189 Check and Replace Tire ………………………………………… 190 Replace Tires ………………………………………………………...
  • Page 186: Check Engine Oil Level

    F3DM Owner’s Manual correct range, install the fill cap hand- WARNING Check the Engine Oil Level tight. Be careful not to touch the hot Oil quantity, L (qt.,lmp.qt.): Low level Full level exhaust manifold. 1.5(1.6,1.3) NOTICE NOTICE y Be careful not to spill the engine Be careful not to drop the engine oil oil on the vehicle components.
  • Page 187: Check Antifreeze Fluid Level

    The top portion of the label shows the replacing. For replacement of the oil quality by API (American Petroleum antifreeze fluid, contact your BYD Institute) designations such as SL. authorized dealer. The center portion of the label shows - 187 - 使用手册小330.indd   187...
  • Page 188: Check Radiator And Condenser

    If the antifreeze fluid level drops within add suitable type of antifreeze fluid condition, take your vehicle to BYD a short time after replenishing, , there into cooling system according to authorized dealer.
  • Page 189: Check Tire Inflation Pressure

    If the tire need air filling frequently, y High Tire Pressure (Over inflation) please contact BYD authorized dealer y Poor handlingExcessive wear of for a check. center of tire tread y A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards.
  • Page 190: Check And Replace Tire

    If an air loss occurs while driving, do difference may degrade ride and The tire on your BYD F3DM has built- not continue driving with a deflated handling. in tread wear indicators to help you tire.
  • Page 191: Replace Tires

    Never replace the tire on BYD F3DM with an used tire. Unknown tire may cause great danger. You are recommended to replace four tires at one time, or at least both front - 191 - 使用手册小330.indd   191...
  • Page 192 F3DM Owner’s Manual wear and damage. Abnormal wear is be scratched by the chain band, so Tire rotation diagram usually caused by incorrect tire inflation remove the covers before putting on pressure, improper wheel alignment, the chains. out-of-balance wheels, or severe braking.
  • Page 193: Replace Wheels

    A wheel of a different size or type ●Only use BYD wheel nuts and wrench manufacturer, or the vehicle may may cause serious affect on handling, designed for your aluminum wheels.
  • Page 194 F3DM Owner’s Manual ●As any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. If damaged, replace immediately. - 194 - 使用手册小330.indd   194 2011-4-13   18:36:56...
  • Page 195: Electric Appliance

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 7 Section 7-3 ————————————————————————————— Self-maintenance Electric Appliance Check Auxiliary Battery Status …………………………………… 196 Check and Replace Fuses ……………………………………… 199 Add Washer Fluid ………………………………………………… 201 Replace Bulb ……………………………………………………… 201 - 195 - 使用手册小330.indd   195 2011-4-13   18:36:56...
  • Page 196 F3DM Owner’s Manual WARNING EMERGENCY TREATMENT Check Auxiliary Battery Status The auxiliary battery is located behind Precautions on auxiliary battery y If electrolyte gets in your eyes, the rear seat backrest, when checking The auxiliary battery produces flush your eyes with clean water...
  • Page 197 F3DM Owner’s Manual terminals with grease to prevent further of magnesia, beaten raw egg corrosion. Check the Internal Status of Battery o r v e g e t a b l e o i l . T h e n g o b.
  • Page 198 (+) terminal on the booster You are highly recommended to call battery; NOTICE BYD authorized dealer for help if you 5).Connect the clamp of the negative are not sure about the procedures. jumper cable to the battery negative Do not add electrolyte by yourself Before jump start your vehicle: (–) terminal;...
  • Page 199 Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short. Any following conditions happened, y Do not let the jumper cable please contact your BYD authorized connect the positive (+) terminal dealer for a check: Fine Blown with the negative (–) terminal is 1.
  • Page 200 If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse blown again, there is a problem with into the socket. the electrical system. Contact BYD If headlight or other electric Only install a fuse with the amperage authorized dealer for a check as soon components do not work, check the rating designated on the fuse box lid.
  • Page 201 This product If the washer does not work, the diodes. When the number of burnt is available at your BYD authorized - 201 - 使用手册小330.indd   201 2011-4-13   18:36:56...
  • Page 202 High mount brake light 16 W16W send the car to BYD authorized dealer by the temperature difference between Name plate light for replacing bulbs. the outside and inside of the lens, just...
  • Page 203 F3DM Owner’s Manual Remove Clamp Headlight Install Clamp 3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it out. 1. Left Headlight: remove clamp and take away the tube of air filter. Remove and install the cover clamp as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 204 F3DM Owner’s Manual please contact BYD authorized dealer. clockwise. 2. Remove the lamp holder by turning The steps of installation are in reverse counterclockwise. Front Turn Signal Light order. Side Turn Signal Light 3. Remove the bulb. Front of Car 1.
  • Page 205 F3DM Owner’s Manual Remove the bulb and socket by turning the socket counterclockwise, and then pull out the bulb counterclockwise. The steps of installation are in reverse order. Rear Turn Signal Light 2. Pull the bulb straight out of socket.
  • Page 206 F3DM Owner’s Manual Name plate light 1. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 2. Remove the bulb. The steps of installation are in reverse order. - 206 - 使用手册小330.indd   206 2011-4-13   18:36:57...
  • Page 207: Part Specifications

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Chapter 8 ————————————————————————————— Part Specifications Maintenance Specifications ……………………………………… 208 Fuse and Relay …………………………………………………… 209 High-voltage Cable ………………………………………………… 213   - 207 - 使用手册小330.indd   207 2011-4-13   18:36:57...
  • Page 208: Maintenance Specifications

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Gasoline Engine Oil Level: Maintenance Specifications Power Train Lubricating Items Parameters Electric engine Maintenance Parameters: Apply to all the seasons for South and Spring, Summer and Autumn 10W-30/40 Items Parameters for North Amount of Transmission Apply to Winter for North 5W—30...
  • Page 209: Fuse And Relay

    F3DM Owner’s Manual Power distribution box of front hook 1# Aluminum Wheel Specifications N·m(kgf.m) Wheel Nut 110(10.5) Torque Power distribution box of front hook 2# Battery Model Brand Model Camel 12V 60AH Fuse and Relay Front Compartment and Instrument Panel...
  • Page 210 F3DM Owner’s Manual Fuse Amperage Front Engine Compartment Distribution Left front high Box 1# beam Right front high beam Right front low beam Left front low beam Vacuum pumpⅠ Power distribution box of front hook 4# IG1 power Ⅱ Front headlight...
  • Page 211 F3DM Owner’s Manual Va c u u m p u m p Vacuum pumpⅠ Fuse Amperage Ⅱ Electrical horn Major electric Major power 100A Fan 2 engine controller Hydraulic oil Fan 3 pump Transmission ECU 7.5A Fan 1 Electronic fan Master control Vacuum pump Ⅱ...
  • Page 212 F3DM Owner’s Manual Warning light Air conditioner Relay 2# ignition Fuel pump IG1 relay Ⅱ 7.5A switch power Defrost DC relay Ⅱ Vehicle compensation diagnostic 7.5A Headlight Instrument Panel Connecting Box 4# system control system Windscreen Cigar lighter wiper Heater...
  • Page 213 F3DM Owner’s Manual Instrument Panel Cable Plug-in Relay High-voltage Cable Floor Cable Plug-in Relay High-voltage Cable Relay Air conditioner contactor relay DC contactor relay Relay Positive pole contactor relay Width-indicator light relay Pre-charging contactor Backup light relay relay Front fog light relay...
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