F3NEW Owners Manual

BYD L3 AUTO
Owner’s Manual
BYD AUTO CO.LTD

BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual
Preface
Thank you for choosing BYD L3AUTO. For better use and maintenance of your BYD L3, please do read this manual carefully.
BYD L3 adopts electrical fuel injection (EFI) engine with complicated wiring structure. Please do NOT add electrical
appliances, such as anti-theft systems, central controlled door locks, power window, audio equipment, etc. to BYD L3 without
permission; otherwise any failure caused by it will not be covered by the ―Warranty" of BYD.
Please follow strictly the instructions where ―Safety Friendly Tips‖ and ―Auto Damage‖ are indicated in this manual to avoid the
possibility of injuries or damages.
The notice types and their purposes are as follows Safety Sign
WARNING
Precautions to avoid vehicle damage or personal injury
NOTICE
Precautions to be followed to make maintenance easier
The illustrations provided in this manual are for reference only.
The safety sign indicated by the

figure above means ―Do NOT do it‖
or ―Do NOT let it happen‖.
BYD Auto Co., Ltd. reserves the right for revising technical characteristics and contents of this manual without prior notice.
Your valuables comments and opinions will be warmly welcomed.
Instrument Panel Appearance I

II Instrument Panel Appearance

Table of Content
Overall Unit Parameters of BYD L3 ..................................................................................................................................... Ⅳ
Vehicle Identification of BYD L3 .......................................................................................................................................... Ⅴ
1. Operation of Instruments and Controllers ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
1. Instrument Panel Appearance ................................................................................................................................... 1-1
2. Keys and car door ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-7
3. Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror .................................................................................................... 1-31
4. Lighting, Wiper, Defroster ........................................................................................................................................ 1-51
5. Instruments and Maintenance Indicators ................................................................................................................. 1-61
6. Parking Brake .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-73
7. Automobile Multimedia System ................................................................................................................................ 1-75
8. Air Conditioning System ........................................................................................................................................... 1-87
9. Other Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-97
2. Tips on Driving BYD L3 .................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
3. Starting and Driving........................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
4. Emergency Treatment.................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
5. Anti-corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 5-1
6. Maintenance Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 6-1
7. Self-maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
1. Foreword .................................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
2. Engine and Chassis ................................................................................................................................................... 7-7
3. Electric Appliance .................................................................................................................................................... 7-18
8. Part Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Instrument Panel Appearance III

Overall Unit Parameters of BYD L3

(* actual fuel consumption depends on factors such as car and road conditions, driver’s habit, etc. )
Product Model 1.5L MT 1.8L CVT
Length mm 4568
Dimensions Width mm 1716
Height mm 1480
Wheelbase mm 2615
Front mm 1486
Track
Rear mm 1466
Curb Weight kg 1205 1180 1205
Gross Weight kg 1580 1555 1580
Tire Size 195/60 R15 88H
Approach Angel ° 17.6‖
Departure Angel ° 18.6‖
Front Overhang mm 943
Rear Overhang mm 1010
Seating Capacity 5
Maximum speed km/h 170 175
Engine Model 4G15S BYD473QB BYD483QA
In-line 4-cylinder, 16-vavle, In-line, transverse, In-line 4-cylinder,
Type
water-cooled, natural air inflow SOHC water-cooled, DOHC
Displacement L 1.488 1.488 1.839
Engine Rated Power kw 78 (rated value) 79 90
Maximum Gradeability % ≥30 ≥30 ≥35
IV Instrument Panel Appearance

Vehicle Identification of
BYD L3
Vehicle Identification Number Two vehicle identification number Figure above shows the fuel grade
labels are posted respectively in the indication sign, which is posted on the
engine compartment and on the left inner side of the fuel lid.
upper side of the instrument panel as
shown in the above figure. The
vehicle identification number, which is
used for user registration, is also
marked on the manufactory
nameplate 2.
1. Indication sign of engine coolant

2. Warning sign of the air
conditioning system
3. Warning sign of cooling fan
Instrument Panel Appearance V

Engine Number
Figure above shows the indication Figure above shows the indication The engine number is marked on the
sign of the child protection device, sign of tire pressure, which is posted engine cylinder body as the figure
which is posted below the child below lock ring of the left front door. above shows.
protection lock on the back of the rear
vehicle door.
VI Instrument Panel Appearance

Chapter 1
Section 1
Operation of Instruments and Controllers
Instrument Panel Appearance
Instrument Panel Appearance ........................................................... 1-2
Combination Instrument Appearance ................................................ 1-4
Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument ............................... 1-5
Instrument Panel Appearance 1-1

Instrument Panel Appearance

1．Side vents
2．Combination Instrument
Assembly
3．Reverse radar switch and Front
passenger seat belt indicator
4．Central Air Outlet
5．Front Interior Light and Switch
Assemly (optional)
6．Power Window Switch
(optional)
7．Right Glove Box
8．Auxiliary instrument panel
9. Parking Brake Hand grip
Assembly
10．Gear Shift Handle (MT)
11．Audio system
12．A/C control panel
13. 2# Switch Group
14. Central door lock switch
1-2 Instrument Panel Appearance

Interior Switch Buttons

1．Left Combination Switch
2．Right Combination Switch
3．Reverse radar switch
4．Emergency Warning Light Switch
5．A/C controler
6．Auxiliary box
7．Audio system
8．Starting button
9．Front Headlight Adjustment Switch
10．Burglar alarm indicator
11．Power Exterior Rear-view Mirror Switch
12．Rear Fog Light Switch

Combination Instrument Appearance
1.Tachometer 2.Speedometer 3.Water Thermometer

4.Odometer 5.Fuel Gauge 6. Information Display

Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument
Braking System Warning Light * Door Open Warning Indicator*
Seat Belt Indicator* SRS Warning Indicator*
Battery Discharging Indicator* Width-indicating Light Indicator
Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator * High Beam Headlight Indicator
Engine Fault Indicator* Turn Signal Light Indicator
Smart yey System Key Position

Front Fog Light Indicator
Indicator*
ABS System Indicator * Rear Fog Light Indicator
Service Indicator* Main Warning Light*
Items marked with ―*‖ are maintenance indicators. Refer to ―Maintenance indicators and warning buzzers‖ in Section 1-5 for
details.


Chapter 1
Section 2
Keys and car door

Keys .................................................................................................. 1-8
Intelligent Access and Starting System ........................................... 1-15
Front Door ....................................................................................... 1-20
Power windows ............................................................................... 1-22
Luggage compartment Lid .............................................................. 1-24
Engine Hood ................................................................................... 1-24
Anti-theft System ............................................................................. 1-25
Fuel tank cap................................................................................... 1-26
Start Engine .................................................................................... 1-27
Keys and car door 1-7

Keys WARNING  Do not place the intelligent

●People with heart pacemaker key in high temperature, direct
and defibrillator shall be kept sunlight or on engine hood for
away from antenna of intelligent long time.
access and starting system, as  Do not clean the key in water
electromagnetic wave may affect or ultrasonic washer.
normal use of these devices. For  Do not put the intelligent key
information on position of the near any device which may
antenna, please refer to “Antenna produce electromagnetic wave,
Position” in this chapter. such as a cell phone.
●Drivers with heart pacemaker
and defibrillator and people using
other medical electronic devices
Intelligent Keys and shall inquire manufacturer about
Mechanical Keys interference posed by
1. Intelligent Key – used to open/lock electromagnetic wave to these
all doors and available in two types: device. Electromagnetic wave
electronic intelligent key and may cause unexpected results to
card-type intelligent key. Electronic these devices.
intelligent key can be used to
open/lock doors, make emergency NOTICE
alarm and search for car at distant  Pay attention to the following
place. items when using intelligent keys:
Using Mechanical Key in Electronic
2. Mechanical key (in electronic  Do not attach any object
Intelligent Key
intelligent key and car-type which may block electromagnetic
To use mechanical key in electronic
intelligent key) – is used to wave (such as metal container) to
intelligent key, pull down the switch to
open/lock doors and trunk. the key.
release the key as shown in the figure.
 Do not knock the key forcibly
Make sure to put back the mechanical
on other projects.
key after use.
1-8 Keys and car door

Key Number Plate Wireless Remote Control
The key number is indicated on the

number plate, which shall be kept
separately at a safe place.
If the key is lost or you need to make
a spare key, BYD service station can
reproduce a key according to the key
number.
It is recommended to take note of the
key number and keep it at a safe
Using Mechanical Key in Card-type place.
Intelligent Key
To use mechanical key in card-type

Electronic Intelligent Key
intelligent key, pull out the key as
shown in the figure. Make sure to put
1. Lock UP Switch
back the mechanical key after use.
2. Unlock Switch
3. switch
4. Mechanical key
5. Indicator
Wireless remote control system is

designed to open/lock all side doors
at a distance of some 1m from the car
together with some additional
functions. It is available only on
electronic intelligent key.
Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and Sunroof 1-9

When operating, please press the If you lose the electronic intelligent Unlocking Operation
switch slowly and firmly. key, please contact BYD service
Electronic intelligent key includes station as soon as possible to prevent
electronic components. Please follow the car from stealing.
the following instructions to avoid any
damage to the key. Locking Operation
 Do not place the key in high
temperature, such as on the
instrument panel.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Do not knock the key forcibly
and drop it to ground.
 Do not submerge the key in
water. Unlock
You can register spare keys for the To lock/unlock all doors at the same
car. For more detailed information, time, press down the switch on the
please contact BYD service station. key slowly and firmly.
If the electronic key cannot function Lock
well in normal operation range, or Lock: press down locking switch to
when the indicator on the key is dim lock up all doors. The turn signal lights
or off: will flash once.
 Check whether there is radio
station or transmitter nearby Check whether all doors have been
which may interfere with the key. locked up firmly.
 Battery may have depleted.
Check the battery in the key. To If any door is still open, use lock-up
replace the battery, please see switch to unlock all door locks. When
―Replace Battery of Electronic unlocking, the turn signal lights will
Intelligent Key‖.

not flash but the warning buzzer Finding Car Operation

beeps once.
warning sound with turn signal lights
Unlock: press down unlocking switch flashing. The warning sound will last
to unlock all doors. The turn signal for some 30 seconds, if you want to
lights will flash twice. stop warning earlier, press unlocking
switch once or long press the switch
If power supply is at ACC or ON, the again. (Do not press this switch in
doors cannot be opened/locked by driving.)
the key.
Replace Card-type Intelligent Key
When unlocking all doors with Battery
electronic intelligent key, even if the Finding car
doors are not opened, the interior The replacement of card-type key
lights will be turned on and remain on battery is simple and you can do it by
for 15 seconds before going out. When the car is under anti-theft state, yourself. You shall use CR2025
press down locking switch and the car lithium battery or equivalent for
When using electronic intelligent key will give out a long sound with the replacement.
to unlock doors, please pull open a turning signal lights flashing for 15
door manually in 30 seconds. seconds. When you can not find your WARNING
Otherwise all doors will be locked up car, this function is useful to locate it. Pay close attention to prevent the
automatically. battery from being swallowed by
If you press and hold the Under searching state, press the children.
locking/unlocking switch, the key will locking switch again to enter the
not function repeatedly. You must search state for the second time.
release the switch first for repeated
operation. Switch
Long press switch for 2 seconds,

the car will give out intermittent

NOTICE 2. Take out battery. can work normally. If it still cannot

work, please contact BYD service
 Only use batteries station.
recommended by BYD service
station or their equivalent for Specification of Card-type
replacement. Intelligent Key
 Dispose depleted battery
according to local laws. Frequency range: 314.9-315.1 MHz
Emission power: ≤5500 μV/m
Replace the card-type intelligent Spurious emission threshold:
key battery in the following steps. ≤610μV/m
Bandwidth: ≤300 kHz
1. Pull out the mechanical key in the
arrow direction. Note
3. Inset the new battery into the  Without permission, do not
intelligent key, and then put back the alter the emission frequency,
mechanical key. increase the emission power
(including but not limited to
Note adding emission frequency
 Make sure the poles of amplifiers), equip external
battery are installed properly. antenna or use other
 Do not operate battery with emission antennas.
wet hands, which may cause  Use of the electronic
rusting. intelligent key should not
 The card-type key is not produce any harmful
waterproof; do not let water interference to any legal
enter it. wireless communication
services; stop use of it
After battery replacement, check immediately if any
whether the card-type intelligent key

interference is found and do WARNING

not use it until the Pay close attention to prevent the
interference has been battery or components from being
eliminated. swallowed by children.
 When using a micropower
radio device, it must
NOTICE
withstandby interference of
 Do not touch the circuit with
radio services and radiation
interference from industrial, hands, otherwise the static
scientific and medical produced may damage the
devices. key.
 Do not leave out any

intelligent key near aircrafts components when replacing
or airports. the key battery.
 Only use batteries 1. Pull down release switch and take
Replace Electronic Intelligent Key recommended by BYD out mechanical key.
service station or their 2. Open electronic key cover with a
Battery
equivalent for replacement. flat screwdriver or similar tools.
 Dispose depleted battery
Replacement of the battery may
according to local laws.
damage the key. It is recommended to
have BYD service station replace the
battery. If you have to replace it by Replace the electronic intelligent key
yourself, please use flat screwdriver battery in the following steps.
and CR1632 lithium battery or
equivalents.

normal function may be

affected.
 Pay attention to not bending
the terminals when inserting
the battery. The battery box
shall be free of dust or oil
taint.
 Reinstall the key cover firmly.
After battery replacement, check

whether the electronic intelligent key
can work normally. If it still cannot
work, please contact BYD service
station.
3. Remove the depleted electronic 4. Put the battery with positive
intelligent key with a flat screwdriver terminal (+) on the top into the battery Specification of Electronic
or similar tools. Insert the tool into box, then firmly install the key cover Intelligent Key
guide groove and apply force in the and insert the mechanical key into the
direction as shown in the figure above electronic intelligent key. Frequency range: 314.9-315.1 MHz
to remove the battery. Emission power: ≤5500 μV/m
NOTICE Spurious emission threshold:
NOTICE  Make sure the poles of battery ≤610μV/m
are installed properly. Bandwidth: ≤300 kHz
Do not amend the battery cover to
avoid fault.  Do not operate battery with
wet hands, which may cause
rusting.
 Do not touch or move any
component or part inside the
electronic key, other its

intelligent key near aircrafts or

NOTE airports. WARNING
 Without permission, do not
Intelligent Access and Starting ● People with heart pacemaker and
alter the emission frequency,
System defibrillator shall be kept away
increase the emission power
from antenna of intelligent
(including but not limited to
This system has the following access and starting system, as
adding emission frequency
function: electromagnetic wave may affect
amplifiers), equip external
● Wireless remote control function normal use of these devices. For
antenna or use other emission
(See ―Wireless Remote Control‖ in information on position of the
antennas.
this Chapter for details.) antenna, please refer to “Antenna
 Use of the electronic
Position” in this chapter.
intelligent key should not
● Access function and starting ● Drivers with heart pacemaker and
produce any harmful
function (see ―Access Function and defibrillator and people using
interference to any legal
Starting Function‖ in this Chapter) other medical electronic devices
wireless communication
shall inquire manufacturer about
● Steering lock function (refer to interference posed by
immediately if any
―Steering Lock Fuction‖ in this electromagnetic wave to these
interference is found and do
Chapter. device.
not use it until the
Electromagnetic wave may cause
interference has been
● Button Starting fuction (for details, unexpected results to these
eliminated.
please see ―How to Start Engine‖ in devices.
 When using a micropower
radio device, it must this Chapter).
withstandby interference of
interference from industrial,
scientific and medical
devices.


Access and Starting Function be released. To release it, press down

―Engine Start Stop‖ switch and shake
Intelligent key (electronic or card-type) the steering wheel slightly. If the
can unlock/lock doors and start green indicator still flashes, it means
engine. the steering lock has fault and please
contact BYD service station for help.
Access Function – unlock/lock doors. For details, please see ―Start Engine‖
+ For detailed information, please see in this Chapter.
―Front Door‖ in this Chapter.
Starting function – when intelligent

key is in the car, it can switch power
Access Function supply mode and start engine. For
detailed information, please see
―Engine Starting‖ in this Chapter.
Steering Lock Function

When the doors are locked through
wireless remote control or
microswitch, the steering wheel will Antenna Position
be locked.
1 Antenna in carriage
When the key is in the car, if you 2 Antenna out of carriage
press down ―Engine Start Stop‖ switch,
the steering lock will be released
Starting Function automatically. If green indicator on the
―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch
flashes, it means steering lock cannot

activated. voltage devices or noise-generating

devices.
In the following cases, intelligent ● When you take the intelligent key
access and engine starting function together with a key for intelligent
may not work normally: access and engine starting system of
another car or other radio devices.
● When there are facilities nearby ● The intelligent key may not work
which give out strong electromagnetic normally even in the active region due
wave, such as broadcast tower, to your location or profile of the car.
power plant, radio station and
telecommunication signal tower.
● When you take the intelligent key
together with mobile
Active Region telecommunication devices, such as a
two-way radio device or cell phone.
After an intelligent key is registered, ● When the intelligent key is touched
the access and starting engine or covered by metal objects.
function is available in the active ● When you operate the door handle
region. quickly.
1 Access function active region – ● When the intelligent key is close to
some 0.7m m from the handle door handle.
microswitch of the front outer door. If ● When somebody else operates
the key is too close to door handle or wireless remote control function on a
window, the access function may not car nearby.
be activated. ● When the battery is depleted. (To
2 Starting engine function active replace battery, please see ―Replace
region – in carriage. Card-type Intelligent Key Battery‖
If the key is on instrument panel or and ‖Replace Electronic Intelligent
floor, or in trunk or glove box, the Key Battery‖ in this Chapter.)
starting engine function may not be ● When the intelligent key is near high

If you cannot get in the car when the key position indicator of the intelligent
intelligent access and keyless starting key system on the combination
system can not function normally, you instrument will turn on with the buzzer
can use wireless remote control beeping once.
function to unlock/lock all doors. 2. Put the electronic intelligent key
near ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch
When the intelligent key of another within 30 seconds after the buzzer
car is near to the intelligent key of beeps, the buzzer will beeps once
your car, it may take a longer time to again, indicating that you can start the
unlock the doors, which is normal. engine.
3. Start the engine with 5 seconds
Depleted Intelligent Key Battery after the buzzer beeps.
If the indicator for electronic intelligent You can also conduct the procedure
key does not flash and its starting above with a card-type intelligent key
function cannot start the engine, the which has a depleted battery to start
battery may have depleted. You shall the engine.
replace the battery as soon as
possible. (Please see ―Replace
Battery of Electronic Intelligent Key‖ in
this chapter. )
In this case, you can start the engine
If you cannot access the car or start
with card-type intelligent key.
the engine with the card-type
intelligent key, the battery may have
If the card-type intelligent key is not
depleted. Please replace the battery
available or also has a depleted
as soon as possible. (Please see
battery, you can start the engine in the
―Replace Battery of Card-type
following steps:
Intelligent Key‖ in this chapter. )
1. Step on brake pedal or press down
―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch, the

Save Battery Power ● Cell phone charger Frequency range: 50-90 KHz
● Lamp holder Emission power: 72dBuA/m (10M,
The key will communicate with the car ● Fluorescent lights maximum value)
even when you are not driving the it. Spurious emission threshold:
Do not leave the key near the car WARNING 27dBuA/m (10M, maximum value)
(within 2m). Unauthorized amendment and
alteration may result in failure of NOTE
If the car is not used for a long time, some devices.  Without permission, do not
the on-vehicle battery may deplete. To alter the emission frequency,
prevent battery over discharge, increase the emission power
If intelligent access and starting
please disconnect the negative (including but not limited to
system fails, please contact BYD
terminal of the battery. adding emission frequency
service station. You shall take all
intelligent keys with you, which are amplifiers), equip external
To activate intelligent access and antenna or use other emission
required in repairing this system.
starting system again, please make antennas.
any of the following actions:  Use of the electronic
Specification of intelligent
access and starting system intelligent key should not
a. When the intelligent key is available, produce any harmful
press the microswitch on the door interference to any legal
handle of the front outer door. Frequency range: 314.9-315.1 MHz
wireless communication
b. Make radio remote control Emission power: ≤5500 μV/m
operation. Spurious emission threshold:
immediately if any
≤610μV/m
interference is found and do
If an intelligent key receives strong Bandwidth: ≤300 kHz
not use it until the
electromagnetic wave for long period, interference has been
the battery will run low quickly. Specification of intelligent eliminated.
Intelligent key shall be kept at least access and starting system’  When using a micropower
1m away from the following devices: transmitter radio device, it must
● TV set withstandby interference of
● PC


interference from industrial,
scientific and medical
devices.
 Do not use the electronic
intelligent key near aircrafts or
airports.
Front Door
Lock and Unlock Locking Operation
When you enter active region with a Press down the microswitch button on
registered intelligent key (electronic or the outer door handle slowly and
card-type, the former is shown in the firmly. All doors will be locked at the
figure) for the intelligent access and same time. The turn signal lights will
starting system, you can lock / unlock flash once.
all doors without using the key.
In the following cases the doors will
Unlocking/Locking with not be locked when pressing the
Mechanical Key microswitch.
● When any door is not closed.
Insert the key into lock hole and rotate ●Pressing the locking button while
it. opening/closing any door.
Lock up: turn the key clockwise. ● When the engine is not shut down.
Unlock: turn the key anticlockwise. ● When the power supply is at ACC or
ON.

NOTICE
Don’t pull driver’ door inside handle
during driving, otherwise you will
open the door to cause accident and
huge injury.
Unlocking Operation Unlocking and locking with

inside lock knob
Press down the microswitch button
on the outer door handle slowly
and firmly. All doors will be Move the lock knob.
unlocked at the same time. The To unlock: pull the knob
turn signal lights will flash twice. backward
Unlocking and locking with
To lock: push the knob forward
When the doors are unlocked, you central door lock switch
shall open a door in 30 seconds. Push the switch
The driver’s door can be opened
Otherwise all doors will be locked up To unlock: push the front of the
automatically. from the inside even if the inside
switch.
lock knob is in the lock position.
To lock: push the rear of the
When using intelligent access and
starting system, check whether the switch
doors are unlocked before pulling the All the doors lock or unlock
door handle. simultaneously.

Unlocking and locking the Using the switch on the driver’s

door automatically door can control all of the doors.
When the speeds reach to The ignition key must be in the

20km/h, all doors will be locked ―ON‖ position.
automatically.
When you press down the Operating the driver’s window
―ENGINE START STOP‖ button,
and the power switch turn from Normal operation: lightly push
―ON‖ to ―ACC‖ or ―LOCK‖, all down the switch/ push down the
doors will be opened. switch to the end/ pull up the
switch
Power Windows
To open: lightly push down the
switch, but not to the end, Automatic operation
release the switch if you need
stop the window. Push the switch completely
To close: lightly pull up the down and then release it. The
switch, don’t stop until the window will fully be opened or
window closed, just press down closed. To stop the window
the switch if you need stop the partway, lightly move the switch
window. in the opposite direction and
then release it.

To open: lightly push down the CAUTION

switch. ● Power windows do not have
To close: lightly pull up the the jam protection function, so
switch. please pay attention to your
operation.
● Recommend to use the
If you push down the window window lock switch when there
lock switch on the driver’s door, are children in the vehicle.
the passengers’ windows can ● Make sure that the intellgent
not be operated, but the driver’s key is taken out when you
windows can operate freely. leave the vehicle.
Operating the passengers’

windows
Use the switch on each

passenger’s door or the
switches on the driver’s door
that control each passenger’s
window.
The window moves as long as
you press and hold the switch.

Luggage compartment lid to make sure it is really closed. opened.
CAUTION Engine hood

Keep the luggage compartment
lid closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from
being thrown out but also
prevents exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
Luggage component inner

control lever
To open the luggage

compartment lid from the
outside, insert the master key
To open the engine hood:
and turn it clockwise.
Pull the hood lock release lever
and the hood will spring up
See ―Luggage storage
slightly.
precautions‖ in Section 2 for
precautions when loading
luggage.
To close the luggage

compartment lid, lower it and Pull the lever up, and the
press it. Then, try to pull upward luggage component lock will be

CAUTION CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the After inserting the supporting rod
hood is closed and securely into the slot, make sure the rod
locked. Otherwise, the hood may supports the hood securely,
open unexpectedly while driving preventing from falling down on
and an accident may occur. to your head or body.
Anti-theft System
Hold the hood open by inserting

the supporting rod into the slot
Before closing the hood, check

whether you left any tools or
rags inside. Return the
supporting rod to its clip. Then,
In front of the vehicle, pull up the lower the hood and make sure
To prevent the car from theft, under
auxiliary catch lever and lift the that it locks into place. If anti-theft status, if any door is opened
hood. necessary, press down gently on the system will give out alarm sound.
the front edge to lock it.
While the alarm system gives out
sound, the turn signal lights will flash.
System Settings

1. Shut down the engine. The system will give out alarm sound Fuel tank cap
2. All passengers shall get off. in the following cases:
3. Lock up all doors.  Any door is unlocked when the
When all doors are locked, the intelligent key access function is
anti-theft indicator will remains on. not used.
The anti-theft system will be set up  The power supply is turned on
automatically after 10 seconds. The when the intelligent key starting
anti-theft indicator will flash after the function is not used.
system is set up. 
Disable Anti-theft System
You can use the following means to

disable anti-theft alarm:
 Unlock doors with remote
control. This indicates that the fuel filler
 Unlock doors with microswitch. cap is on the left side of your
vehicle.
4. Make sure the indicator is flashing

before you leave the car.
If anyone in the car unlocks the door,

the anti-theft system will be activated.
So do not leave anybody in the car.
Activate Anti-theft System

CAUTION
1. To open the fuel filler door, ● Make sure the cap is
pull the lever up. tightened securely to prevent
fuel spillage in the event of an
When refueling, turn off the accident.
engine. ● Use only a genuine BYD
AUTO fuel tank cap for
replacement. It is designed to
CAUTION regulate fuel tank pressure.
● While refueling, do not smoke,
avoiding the sparks or the
Start Engine
flame that could lead to fire.
● When opening the cap, do not Before Starting Engine
remove the cap quickly. Upon 2. To remove the fuel tank cap,
hot weather, fuel under turn the cap slowly 1. Check the environment around
pressure could cause injury by anticlockwise, and then the car before getting in.
spraying out of the filler neck if pause slightly before 2. Adjust seat position, seatback
the cap is suddenly removed. removing it. After removing angle, seat cushion height, head
the cap, hang it on the cap protection device height, steering
hanger. wheel angle and height.
3. Adjust interior and exterior
rear-view mirror.
It is normal to hear a slight 4. Make sure all doors are closed.
swoosh when the cap is opened. 5. Fasten seat belts.
While installing, turn the cap
clockwise till you hear a click. How to Start Engine
(a) Before Staring Engine

1. Apply parking brake firmly. Engine‖.

2. Shut down all unwanted lights and When Engine Cannot Start
electrical devices. Normal Starting Steps
3. AT: Shift gear shift lever to P or N
gear. The engine can be started only when
MT: shift gear shift lever to Neutral an intelligent key is in the car.
gear. When stepping on brake pedal or
4. Step brake pedal or clutch pedal to clutch pedal, indicator on the
the bottom. ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch will
turn green. Press ―ENGINE START
NOTE STOP‖ switch slowly to start the
 Each starting attempt shall be engine.
no more than 20 seconds, or it
will cause overheating of If Engine Stops Working
engine or wires.
 Do not let cold engine run at Restart the engine in the normal
high speed. starting procedure.
 Check the engine immediately
if it has difficulty in starting or NOTE
stalls frequently. When there is grease on your
hands, do not touch “ENGINE
(b) Start Engine START STOP” switch. The engine cannot start in the
following cases:
Button Starting Function
When an intelligent key is in the car, WARNING  When press down ―ENGINE
press ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch When “ENGINE START STOP” START STOP‖ switch, if the key
to start engine. switch fails in operation, stop position indicator of the
Before starting, you shall follow operating it immediately and intelligent key system is on with
instructions in ―(a) Before Staring contact BYD service station. the buzzer giving out warning

tone and ―Key is not detected‖ is battery. (Please see ―Replace Starting System
displayed on the right Card-type Intelligent Key
information screen, it means the Battery‖ and ‖Replace Electronic With the Intelligent Access and
key is not in place. Intelligent Key Battery‖ in this Starting System, you can start the
 Even the intelligent key is in the Chapter.) engine only when an intelligent key is
car (for example, on floor, in cup  The engine is started repeatedly available.
holder, trunk or glove box), the in short period.
engine cannot be started in Wait for 10 seconds before In some cases, the intelligent key may
these cases. starting the engine again. have been brought away by some
If starting fails, orange indicator passenger and thus the engine
When pressing down ―ENGINE on the ―ENGINE START STOP‖ cannot be started. In addition, the
START STOP‖ switch, if the starting switch flashes. driver may ignore that the power
function is not normal, the possible  If orange indicator on the supply switch is not at OFF when
causes are: ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch leaving the car.
flashes, it means steering lock
 If the intelligent key does not function may have fault. Before leaving and entering the car,
function, the key position Please contact BYD service the driver shall make sure the
indicator of the intelligent key station to check the car and all intelligent key is on the hand.
system on the combination keys.
instrument is on with ―Key
battery is low‖ displayed on the In some cases, the intelligent access NOTE
right information screen, the key and keyless starting system cannot Do not touch “ENGINE START
battery may have depleted. function normally due to environment STOP” switch in driving.
Hold the key near ―ENGINE factors. For details, please refer to
START STOP‖ switch, the ―Intelligent Access and Starting
engine may start up. (For details, System‖ in this chapter.
please refer to ―Intelligent
Access and Starting System‖ in Drive and Parking with Intelligent
this chapter.) Access and Starting System
Please replace intelligent key Tips on Using Intelligent Access and

For emergency stall in driving, please （A） When pressing down ―ENGINE and Starting System function
press ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch START STOP‖ switch to connect normally.
for over 3 seconds. the power, the instrument
warning buzzer gives out a tone When pressing down ―ENGINE
with ―Key is not detected‖ START STOP‖ switch to connect the
displayed on the right power, green ―ENGINE START
information display. STOP‖ indicator flashes.
It means the driver does not take the It means steering lock is locked up; to
intelligent key when entering the car. release it, pressing down ―ENGINE
Key position indicator of intelligent START STOP‖ switch and shake the
key system on the instrument panel steering wheel slightly at the same
will be on for 8 seconds with ―Key is time.
not detected‖ displayed on the right
information screen. Make sure the
intelligent key is in the car before
operating ―ENGINE START STOP‖
switch.
（B） When pressing down ―ENGINE

START STOP‖ switch to connect
the power, the instrument
Key Position Indicator of Intelligent warning buzzer gives out a tone
Key System with the indicator flashing and
―Key battery is low‖ is displayed
System Function Indicator on the right information screen.
If any of the following warning, please It means the intelligent key battery is
follow the instructions below: low. Replace intelligent key battery in
time to ensure that Intelligent Access

Chapter 1
Section 3
Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and

Sunroof
Seats ............................................................................................... 1-32
Front Seats...................................................................................... 1-32
Seat Belts ........................................................................................ 1-33
SRS ................................................................................................. 1-38
Steering Wheel................................................................................ 1-47
Outer Rearview Mirrors ................................................................... 1-48
Inner Rearview Mirror ...................................................................... 1-49
Power Sunroof (optional) ................................................................ 1-50

Seats Front Seats control of the car.

● In seat adjustment, do not put
In driving, all passengers shall lean on Notice on Seat Adjustment your hand under the seat or
seatbacks which has been adjusted to near moving parts; otherwise
vertical position, and use seat belts Adjust the driver seat to include the your hand or fingers may be
correctly. pedals, the steering wheel and the injured.
instrument panel controller into the
easy-control range of the driver. Adjustment of Front Seats
TIPS
● The car shall not start TIPS
until all passengers has been ● Do not adjust the seat in
seated well. Do not sit on driving, as sudden movement of
folded seatback, baggage or in the seat may cause the car out
trunk as in emergency of control.
braking or collisions, ● In seat adjustment, take care to
passengers who have not avoid collision between the seat
been seated straightly or and passengers or baggage.
have not buckled the seat belts ● After the seat adjustment,
may be seriously injured. shake it to make sure it is
● In driving, do not let locked up at its position.
passengers stand up or move ● After seat adjustment, lean
among seats; Otherwise, they backward to make sure the seat
may be seriously injured in back is locked up at its position.
emergency braking or ● Do not place things under the
collisions. seat; this may affect the seat
lockup mechanism or push the
seat adjustment rod randomly,
which may cause movement of
the seat and result in losing
1-32 Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and Sunroof

1. Adjustment Rod for Seat bush, keeping the groove facing back slantwise, the belt may slide
Longitudinal Position forward. Press and hold the button, along the hip and pose pressure to
Hold the rod in the middle and pull push down the headrest to desired abdominal part. In front-collision
it upwards. Move the seat frontward position, and then release the button. accidents, over obliquity of the
and backward to the desired position seat may increase the risk of
with pressure of your body and then Raise Headrest human injuries.
release the rod. Move the headrest to desired height
2. Hand Wheel for Seat Height and then release it. Seat Belts
Adjustment Lower Headrest
Rotate the hand wheel for seat height Notice on Seat Belt:
adjustment to adjust the seat to BYD strongly require that the driver
desired position. (Note: Economic and passenger in the vehicle wear
model and Standard model does not seat belts at any time to reduce the
have this mechanism.) possibility of injuries in accidents.
3. Adjustment Rod for Seat Back
Angle Seat belts equipped on the vehicle
Lean forward and pull the rod are designed for adults.
upwards, then lean backward to the
desired angle and release the rod. TIPS Children shall be seated in rear seats
4. Adjustment Button for Headrest To reduce the dangerous with seat belt
Height possibility that the passenger applied properly. Statistics of
slides down the buckle of seat belt accidents shows that children seated
Press and hold the button to lower the in collision, do not make the seat in rear seats are better protected than
headrest to desired position, and then back over slant. Seat belts can children seated in front seats.
release it. provide the maximum protection in If a child has to be seated in the front
Remove Headrest front and rear collision accidents if seat, the seat belt shall be properly
Press and hold the button, lift up and the driver and passengers sit applied. In accidents, the quickly
remove the headrest. straight and lean on the seat backs. deployed seat belt may cause severe
Reinstall Headrest If the passenger is lean on seat injury and even death to children if the
Insert the link rod of headrest into the seat belt is not fastened correctly.

position. (Refer to instructions on seat TIPS

In front seats or rear seats, children adjustment) ● After the tab is inserted, make
shall be prevented from standing up ● Pay attention to not damaging the sure it is locked up to the buckle
or kneeling down. In emergency belt or other part of the seat belt. firmly and the seat belt is not
braking or crashes, unprotected Prevent them from being caught in the twisted
children may be seriously injured. seat or the door. ● Do not leave small objects,
Similarly, do not seat children on your ● Check the seat belt regularly to see such as coins, paper clips, etc. in
legs as in this way they can not be whether it is cut, worn or loosen. the buckle, as they may affect the
sufficiently protected. Damaged parts shall be replaced with proper connection of the tab and
new ones. Do not disassemble or the buckle.
TIPS modify the system. ● If seat belt functions
In driving, passengers shall be ● Keep seat belt clean and dry. For abnormally, immediately inform
seated on the seats and fasten cleaning, use neutral soap water or BYD service station. Before
the seat belts correctly. warm water. Bleaching agents, dyes repaired, do not sit on the seat
Otherwise, in emergency braking or grinding cleaning agents are not with damaged seat belt as it
or crashes, passengers in the car suitable for seat belt cleaning - they cannot protect passengers and
are more prone to be severely may severely reduce the protection may cause injuries.
injured. performance of the seat belt. (See
―Interior Cleaning‖ in the manual).
Follow the instructions below when ● After serious crashes, the seat belt
using seat belt: system (including bolts) should be
replaced, even if the damage is not
● One seat belt shall be applied to obvious.
one passenger only. It’s not allowed
that two or more passengers share TIPS
one seat belt—even for children. Seat belt is designed for adults,
● Do not over slant the seat back. The so it is not suitable for child. It is
seat belt provides the best protection recommended that child be
when the seat back is in the upright seated in rear seats.

3-point Seat Belt In emergency braking or crashes, the

retractor will lock the seat belt. If the
body inclines forward fast, it will also
be locked. Slow and steady operation
can drag out the seat belt so that you
can feel free.
If you cannot pull the seat belt out

from the retractor, drag to tighten it
and then release it. Then, you can pull
it out from the retractor. TIPS
● Lap belt high above waist and
When shoulder safety belt for rear loose safety belt may cause
seat is extended fully, retract it slightly severe injury to the passenger in
Adjust the seat according to your and it will be locked at that position collision and other accidents
demand, and sit upright leaning on prevented from extension. To when the passenger slip
the seat back. To fasten seat belt, pull release the shoulder safety belt once downward. Try to keep lap belt as
it out of the retractor and insert the tab again, retract it completely and then low as hip.
into the buckle. pull it out again. ● For safety, shoulder safety belt
shall not be lower than the upper
A clicking sound indicates well arm.
connection of the seat belt.
Length of seat belt can be

automatically adjusted according to
the passenger figure and the seat
position.

Seat Belt with Height Regulating Adjust the position of lap belt and retracting.
Device should safety belt.
TIPS
Keep the lap belt as low as hip – it is ● Lap belt which is high above waist
not allowed to lock it around waist. or loose may cause severe injury to
Tighten Move up the shoulder belt through the passenger in collision and other
the belt lock plate to adjust the belt to proper accidents when the passenger slip
Too high position. downward. Try to keep lap belt as
low as hip.
2-point Seat Belt

Keep it as low as hip
Draw out
Adjust the height regulating device to

fit your body.
Raise: move up the height regulating

device.
Lower: press down the regulating To release belt, press the button on
button of height regulating device, the buckle and the belt will retract
and slide the device downwards. automatically.
Make sure the device is locked in If the seat belt cannot smoothly retract
place after adjustment is finished. automatically, pull it out to see
whether there is any knot or twist.
Make sure it is twisted when

Sit upright in seat and lean on the Too high TIPS

seat back. Fasten the seat belt and ● After the tab is inserted, make
insert the tab into the buckle. sure it is locked up to the buckle
firmly and the seat belt is not
TIPS Adjust it to a twisted
Make sure shoulder safety belt at proper position ● Do not leave small objects, such
the middle of your shoulder. Keep as coins, paper clips, etc. in the
the belt away from neck, but also buckle, as they may affect the
prevent it from falling off the proper connection of the tab and the
shoulder. Otherwise the belt’s buckle.
protection performance will be ● If seat belt functions abnormally,
reduced in accidents, which may immediately inform BYD service
cause severe injury to Retract the excessive length of the station. Before repaired, do not sit
passengers. seat belt and adjust its position. on the seat with damaged seat belt
as it cannot protect passengers and
A clicking sound indicates well To shorten the seat belt, pull the may cause injuries.
connection of the seat belt. unfixed end. Keep the lap belt as low
as hip – it is not allowed to lock it
If the seat belt is not long enough, around waist, and then adjust its
keep the tab perpendicular to the seat position.
belt and pull the tab. Keep the safety
belt as low as the hip.

system has the best protection generally airbag system won’t be

performance only when working triggered. In such accidents, the seat
together with fastened seat belts. For belt, if fastened, can protect the driver
the safety of yourself and your family, and passenger in the normal way.
please pay special attention to the The decisive factor for triggering the
―Tips‖ and ―Notice‖ in this section. airbag system is the result of
judgment through comprehensive
TIPS intelligent comparison of the
● Please keep the seat belt deceleration curve, which is produced
fastened in driving. in a collision and acquired by the
● Please keep sitting in correct electronic control unit (ECU), with the
posture so that the protection set value. If the signals, such as
To release belt, press the release effect of the seat belt and airbag deceleration, produced and detected
button on the buckle. system can be taken into full play. in the collision is lower than the set
● Children shall be seated in rear reference value in the ECU, the
SRS seats. airbag won’t be triggered even though
● Do not dismount parts of the the car may have been severely
As a supplemental restraint system airbag without permission. deformed in the accident.
(SRS), airbag system is a supplement ECU setting of BYD airbag system
to seat belts. It can provide extra SRS Airbag Triggering Conditions has taken various common misuse
protection for heads and chests of the and domestic road conditions into full
driver and passenger and reduce The airbag is designed to be triggered consideration. However, as causes
casualties in severe frontal crashes under the following conditions: severe and conditions of crashes are widely
frontal collision accidents and some variable, for the sake of your safety,
The airbag system cannot take the special collision accidents. please strictly abide by this manual to
place of seat belts and is only a part use the car correctly and avoid
of the whole passive safety protection In case of minor front collision, side misuse; otherwise, the expected
system of the car. Note that the airbag collision, rear collision or roll-over, protection effect of the airbag cannot
be ensured.

SRS Components Driver and Front passenger airbags
SRS airbag consists of the following If you ever have a moderate to severe
components and their positions are Your vehicle has a supplemental frontal collision, sensors will detect
shown in the figure below: restraint system (SRS) with front the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.The
1. Front Impact sensor airbags to help protect the heads and control unit will instantly inflate the
2. Airbag electronic control unit (ECU) chests of the driver and a front seat driver’s and front passenger’s airbags,
3. SRS warning light passenger during a moderate or at the same time activate automatic
4. Clock spring severe frontal collision. seat belts tensioner.
5. Driver’s airbag module (Optional)
6. Side Impact sensor (Optional) During a frontal crash, your seat belt
7. Front seat side airbag module restrains your lower body and trunk,
(Optional) and the front airbag helps protect your
8. Curtain airbag module (Optional) head and chest as an air cushion. The
9. Front passenger airbag assembly belt pretensions will tighten and lock
(Optional) seat belts to maintain you fixed in the
10. Safety belt warning sensor position.
(optional)

Although both airbags use the same the ability to steer or operate other
sensor, so inflate at the same time, controls.
but it is also possible for only one
airbag to deploy. The total time for inflation and
deflation is one-tenth of a second, so
This can happen if the severity of a fast that most occupants are not
collision is at the margin, or threshold, aware that the airbags deployed until
that determines whether or not the they see them lying in their laps.
airbags will deploy. In such cases, the
seat belt will provide sufficient There will be loud noise with the
protection, and the supplemental airbag deploying, generally it not
protection offered by the airbag would cause the hurt (but it is possible to
be minimal. cause a drumming in the ears or Please contact a BYD authorized
temporary audition loss, it will be as service station in case of the following
soon recover).After a crash, you may problems:
see what looks like smoke. This is
 The airbag has been inflated.
actually powder from the airbag’s
surface. Although the powder is not  The front part of the vehicle
harmful, people with respiratory (shaded part in the figure) is affected
problems may experience some in an accident; but it’s not serious
temporary discomfort. If this occurs, enough to trigger the airbag.
get out of the vehicle as soon as it is
safe. The panel part of the steering wheel,
the instrument table or the lower part
Precautions for repairing driver of the instrument panel (shaded parts
and front passenger Airbags in the figure) is scratched, cracked or
damaged in similar ways.
After inflating, the front airbags will
immediately deflate, so they won’t
interfere with the driver’s visibility, or

Driver and front passenger side moderate or severe side impact.

airbags(Optional)
Curtain airbag(Optional)
Your vehicle has curtain airbags to

help protect the head of the driver or a
Please contact a BYD authorized
front seat passenger during a
service station in case of the following
moderate or severe side impact.
problems:
 The curtain airbag and side
airbag have been inflated.
 The front part of the vehicle
(shaded part in the figure) is affected
in an accident; but it’s not serious
enough to trigger the airbag.
 The panel part of the seat with
Your vehicle has side airbags to help
protect the upper body of the driver or side airbag(shaded parts in the figure)
a front seat passenger during a is scratched, cracked

 or damaged in similar ways. service station, the warning

indicator still functions as described TIPS
in the above procedure, but it does If any trouble with airbag system,
Airbag Warning Indicator not provides protection any more. please send the car to BYD
service station for check and
This warning indicator is intended to repair. Or in case of an accident,
monitor airbag ECU, impact sensor, the airbag system can not provide
air charging device, warning light, protection as designed.
connecting wire and power supply.
(For details, please refer to Indicator for Unfastened Front
―Maintenance of Indicators and Passenger Seat Belt (optional)
Warning Buzzer‖)）
TIPS
If any of the following conditions,
airbag system may have trouble:
● The indicator is not on after
Airbag system is monitored by ECU pressing down the “ENGINE If BYD L3 comes with a seat belt
and integrates self-diagnosis function. START STOP” to ON. warning sensor, on the 1# switch
Its status is indicated by warning ● 5s after the “ENGINE START group of central control panel on the
indicator on instrument panel. STOP” is on, the warning light console, you will see an indicator for
won’t go out or, after going out, unfastened front passenger seat belt.
● Airbag warning light will be on for 5 flashes and turns on again. It works together with the seat belt,
seconds after press down the ● The indicator is on after when the front passenger seat is
―ENGINE START STOP‖ to ON, pressing down the “ENGINE occupied with the seat belt
then it will goes out and remains for START STOP” to ON. unfastened, this indicator will turn on
over 5 seconds, which indicates ● The indicator turns on or with warning tone for reminding.
that the system is normal. flashes in driving. When the front seat belt is fastened,
● If the airbag is disabled by BYD this indicator turns off. This indicator

shall be off when the front passenger The car rolls.

seat is not occupied. Suffer from a rear-end collision.
Conditions That Cannot Trigger

Airbag
Suffer from being hit on its side by

other cars.
In case of the conditions described

Hit under a truck.
in the figures above, SRS airbag
may not be deployed.
Conditions to Trigger Airbag
Knock into a wall laterally. Suffer from being hit on its side by
other cars.

Hit bulges on the side of the road, belt properly and maintain a
safety strips or stones on the street. Hit a deeper pit. correct sitting posture. In driving,
if you do not wear the seat belt
and lean forward or sit in an
incorrect posture, airbag
deployment may increase the risk
of injuries in accidents.
● It’s very important for the driver
to maintain a distance of at least
25cm between the chest and the
steering wheel, which allows
● In case of the conditions maximum protection when the
Come into contact with the ground described in the figures above, airbag system is triggered. That is
on the way down. SRS airbag may be deployed. to say, it’s necessary to adjust the
front seats and the headrest
TIPS according to the figure of each
● The airbag is designed to match occupant; in addition, the driver’s
certain vehicle models, any arms shall only bend slightly,
variation in suspension, tire size, stretching nearly straight.
bumper, chassis and other ● Do not paste or cover the
original equipments may surface of the steering wheel lid
adversely affect the function of or the surface near the airbag on
the airbag. In addition, it is strictly the right of the instrument panel
prohibited to apply any airbag with any objects; and do not
parts to other vehicle models; make any other decorative
otherwise it might lead to airbag treatment at such places. There
system failure, resulting in two places shall be cleaned only
personal injuries. with dry or slightly wetted cloth,
● In driving, please wear the seat and it is prohibited to knocked at
such places violently.

● It is prohibited to let child sit in replaced in a BYD authorized resistance capacity against the
the front seat without protection. service station within 15 years as surrounding electromagnetic
If a collision triggers the air bag, of the date of delivery interference. However, to avoid
the child passenger may get (manufacture date indicated in accidents, please do not use the
seriously injured or even killed. the quality certificate and Repair vehicle beyond the
● Don’t leave any person, animal Manual). If the airbag is replaced electromagnetic environment
or object between the driver/front before that date, it shall be specified by national laws.
seat passenger and the air bag recorded in the Repair Manual. ● The airbag system of BYD L3
deployment range. It is extremely has taken various misuses and
dangerous for an adult to hold a protection in one accident. Once road conditions into full
child on the lap. the air bag is triggered or consideration. However, avoid
● Any accessories, such as damaged, the system must be serious impact at the bottom of
phone holder, cup holder and replaced. the car and do not drive toughly
ashtray, shall not be installed on ● Please hand over all material in poor road conditions in order
airbag decoration lid or within supplied with the car to the next to prevent accidents.
airbag deployment range. owner when transferring the car.
Otherwise in airbag deployment Please note that if the airbag is Disable Airbag
there may be increased risk of disabled, the material shall be
personal injury. handed over to the next owner as According to applicable regulations,
● Don’t make any modification to well. airbags for the driver and the front
any part of the airbag system, ● When disposing the car or the passenger can only be disabled in the
including labels. airbag system parts, please cases below:
● All operation to the airbag, comply with applicable safety ● When it is impossible to keep a
including removal of airbag regulations and disposal 25cm distance between the center
required for repairing other parts procedures. BYD service stations of the steering wheel and the chest
(such as detachment of the have a good knowledge of these of the driver even though the driver
steering wheel), can only be made regulations and the detailed seat is adjusted properly.
by BYD authorized service disposal procedure is also ● When special equipment needs to
stations. available on Repair Manual. be installed for the disabled within
● The airbag system must be ● The air bag system has strong the range of the steering wheel.

● When adjustment of the front seat is notify the owner or the demolition the airbag systems or tensioners
required for specific reasons, the department that the car is do not work properly.
seat cannot be kept within the equipped with the airbag system, Have your vehicle checked by a
scope set by the manufacturer. and recommend them to read the BYD AUTO dealer as soon as
Disabling of the airbag system shall manual carefully. possible if the SRS indicator
be conducted by a BYD authorized  If the airbag system is alerts you to a possible problem.
service station. After a certain airbag working, please don’t touch any
is disabled, the BYD authorized part of the airbag module (you Maintenance of Airbags
service station will paste a label on may be burned), and ask a BYD
the corresponding position and make authorized service station for
a record in Repair Manual. detachment treatment. Once the Your airbag systems including front
air bag system has functioned, airbag and side airbag (optional) are
please install a new airbag system virtually maintenance free, and there
TIPS are no parts you can safely service.
If the air bag system needs to be after it is removed.
However, you must have your vehicle
disabled on special occasions, serviced if:
please have it done in a BYD The airbag system only functions
authorized service station. in case of serious frontal
collisions. It doesn’t mean that the 1. An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag
Otherwise, it may cause serious that has deployed must be replaced
injuries or death! airbag system has problems when
it doesn’t respond to the collision. along with the control unit, seat belt
After disabling the airbag, please tensioner and other related parts. Do
recover the airbag protection not try to remove or replace any
function in a BYD authorized Incorrect maintenance or failure to airbag by yourself. This must be done
service station as soon as repair faulty parts may affect the by BYD AUTO dealer.
possible, normal performance of the airbag
system. 2. The SRS indicator alerts you to a
CAUTION problem. Take your vehicle to an
 Please read this manual TIPS authorized dealer as soon as possible.
thoroughly. If you want to sell or Ignoring the SRS indicator can If you ignore this indication, your
disconnect the vehicle, please result in serious injury or death if airbags may not operate properly.

Steering Wheel
Only trained personnel can do it.
Prohibit removing airbag modules and
seat belts tensioner from the vehicle.
If the failure of engine flameout
occurred or air bags inflated or seat
belt tensioner worked, you shall go to
a BYD AUTO dealer for repairing or
troubleshooting.
1. Do not attempt to deactivate your

airbags. Together, airbags and seat
belts provide the best protection.
2. Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any reason. To change angle of steering wheel,
Tampering could cause the airbags hold the steering wheel and press
and seat belt to deploy, possibly down the steering wheel adjusting Audio-control switch of
causing very serious injury. handle, then adjust the steel wheel to Steering wheel (optional)
desired angle and finally release the
handle. Press and hold ―+‖ or ―-‖ , Volume
increase ―+‖or decrease ―-‖, under
TIPS the radio mode, press ―∧‖ to search
● Do not adjust steering wheel in
the next channel with strong signal
driving. It may cause wrong
automatically; press ―∨‖ to search the
operation of the car and result in
an accident. previous channel with strong signal
● After adjustment, shake the automatically. Mode (MODE) button is
steering wheel to make sure it is designed to change the mode. When
locked firmly. using, press the button over and over,
the mode will switch to FM, AM or

playing CD (if disc is loaded) or playing Outer Rear-view Mirror Controller

MP3 music (if USB drive is connected to 1. when the vehicle change the
the USB interface) or audio play (if a antitheft status to non-antitheft status,
player is connected to AUX interface.) the outer rear-view mirror foot light will
Long press MODE and you can turn off turn on 15s, and turn off when the
the audio system, press again to turn on vehicle changes non-antitheft status
the audio system. to antitheft status.
Outer Rearview Mirrors 2. If the vehicle is in antitheft status,

when the key into the detection range,
the outer rear-view mirror foot light will
turn on 15s, and turn off when can’t
detect the key.
Adjust the rear-view mirror with
Foldable outer rear-view mirror this switch.
(Optional)
1. Selection switch – it is used to
When the vehicle need to pass a select which rear-view mirror shall be
narrow channel, driver can control the adjusted.
power outer rear-view mirror switch to Press the switch to select L (left)
fold the mirror to through the channel, or R (right).
and spread it to normal after through
by press the switch again. 2.Control switch – it is used to adjust
The driver can adjust the outer the rear-view mirror. Press switch as
rearview mirrors to an angle where per your demand. When ignition
TIPS switch is at ―ACC‖ or ―ON‖, you can
you can just see side view of the car ● Do not adjust rear-view mirror
by the selection switch. adjust the mirror.
in driving. It may cause wrong
operation of the car and result in
Outer rear-view mirror foot light 3.Folder button– press down the
an accident.
(Optional) button,the rear-view mirror will fold

automatically, and spread by press Inner Rearview Mirror reduced by some extent to weaken
down the button again. glare at night.
Inner rearview mirror has direction
TIPS indication function (optional), which
If the rear-view mirror is frozen, will activated when:
do not manipulate the controller Ignition switch is on ACC/ON position.
or scrape the surface of the
rearview mirror. Use a spraying
deicer to remove the ice on the
surface of the rearview mirror.
Adjust the inner rearview mirror to an

angle where you can just see the rear
of the vehicle in it.
In night driving, you can adjust the

adjusting rod toward yourself to
weaken the dazzle caused by
headlights of the following vehicle.
Daytime driving——the rod is in
position 1.
At this position, reflection in the
rearview mirror has good clarity.
Night driving——the rod is in position
2.
Note that the rearview clarity may be

Power Sunroof (optional) Use the switch beside the front TIPS
interior light to operate the sunroof. ● In driving, any part of the body,
such as head, hand, shall be kept
The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖. away from sunroof when it is
The guard plate of sunroof can be open. Otherwise, severe injury
opened/closed manually. may be caused in emergency
Sliding braking or accident.
Open‖ press ―SLIDE‖ side of the ● Before closing the sunroof,
switch. make sure that no part of the
The sunroof guard plate will open body, such as head, neck and
together with the roof. hand, will be trapped, or it may
Close: press the opposite side of cause severe injury.
―SLIDE‖ of the switch. ● When the intelligent key is left in
As preventive measure, the roof will the car, do not let any passenger
stop at semi-close position before (especially child) stay in alone.
Sliding
closing completely. So you shall press Otherwise he/she may be trapped
the switch for a second time after by sunroof when operating it.
releasing it to close the roof Unattended passenger (especially
completely. child) is exposed to severe danger
under this condition.
Tilting
Tilt upwards: press ―UP‖ side of the
switch.
Tilt downwards: press the opposite
side of ―UP‖ of the switch.
You can stop the power sunroof at
any desired position. The roof will
move when you press down the
Tilting switch and stop when you release the
switch.

Chapter 1
Section 4
Lighting, Wiper, Defroster

Headlight and Turn Signal Lights .................................................... 1-52
High Mount Brake Light ................................................................... 1-55
Emergency Light ............................................................................. 1-55
Front Fog Light ................................................................................ 1-55
Rear Fog Light and Headlight Adjustment ...................................... 1-56
Rear Interior Light ........................................................................... 1-57
Front Interior Light(With sunroof control switch) .............................. 1-58
Front Windshield Wiper and Washer ............................................... 1-58
Lighting, Wiper, Defroster 1-51

Headlight and Turn Signal Lights Position 2 – headlight and all above adjustment knob to headlight gear, to
(When auto light control is not mentioned lights. use low beam, push the rod to
available) position 2; to use high beam, turn on
Buzzer Light Indicator the headlight and push the rod
downwards (position 3) to the side
If you open driver’s door when the away from the steering wheel.
width-indicator lights are turned on, The blue indicator for high beam
the buzzer will give warning reminding headlight on the combination
you to turn off the lights. instrument indicates that the
headlights are turned on.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from over Headlight High Beam Flashing
discharge, when the engine is not (position 1) – push the rod upwards
running, do not keep lights on for (position 1), when releasing the rod,
long time. the high beam flashing will be turned
off.
The blue indicator on the combination
Headlight instrument indicates that the high
beam headlights are turned on.
Turn on the following lights: rotate Turning the knob to ―OFF‖ can also
headlight/ turn signal light knob. make the high beam headlights flash.
Position 1 – width-indicator lights,
number plate light and combination
instrument background light, etc.
The green indicator on the
combination instrument indicates that
the width-indicator lights are turned
on.
High/Low Beam – rotate the light
1-52 Lighting, Wiper, Defroster

If the green turn signal indicator on on.

the combination instrument flashes at
a higher speed than normal, it means Position 2 – headlight and all above
front or rear turn signal bulb is burnt mentioned lights.
out.
Position 3 (―Auto‖) – headlight and/or
all light (same with position 2)
These lights will turn on/off according

to environment brightness
automatically.
Turn Signal Lights If you need to turn on lights when

entering dark places, such as tunnel,
To give out turn signal, push the garage, rotate the light adjustment
light handle forward/backward to knob to position 2 to turn on headlight.
position 1.
The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖.

Headlight
After the vehicle has finished turning, Turn on the following lights: rotate
the handle will reset to its original light adjustment knob.
position automatically; but in lane
changes, you must reset it manually. Position 1 – width-indicator lights,
number plate light and combination
To give out lane change signal, push instrument background light, etc.
the handle upwards/downwards to The green indicator on the
position 2 and hold there. combination instrument indicates that
the width-indicator lights are turned

Illumination intensity sensor is located make the high beam headlights flash.
on the top of driver’s instrument
panel.
Do not leave any objects within this
area or stick any object on the
windshield around this area to avoid
shutting light from the sensor.
If you open driver’s door when ignition
switch is on ―ACC", ―LOCK‖ or
removed and when headlight switch is
turned on, the headlights will go out
automatically. To turn on the light
again, turn the ignition switch to ―ON‖ High/low beam – to use high beam,
and turn on the headlight switch. If the turn on the headlight and push the
car will be parked for over one week, handle outwards (position 1). To use Turn Signal Lights
make sure headlight switch is turned low beam, push the handle to yourself
off. (position 2). To give out turn signal, push the
NOTE headlight/turn signal light handle
To prevent the battery from over The blue indicator for high beam upwards/downwards to position 1.
discharge, when the engine is not headlight on the combination The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖.
running, do not keep lights on for instrument indicates that the After the vehicle has finished turning,
long time. headlights are turned on. the handle will reset to its original
position automatically; but in lane
High Beam Headlight Flashing changes, you must reset it manually.
(position 3) – push the handle To give out lane change signal, push
backwards fully. When release the the handle upwards/downwards to
handle, the headlight will be turned position 2 and hold there.
off. IF the green turn signal indicator on
Turning the knob to ―OFF‖ can also the combination instrument flashes at

a higher speed than normal, it means All turn signal lights will turn on and Front Fog Light (optional)
front or rear turn signal bulb is burnt flash. To turn the lights off, just press
out. this switch.
When you had to park the car at a
High Mount Brake Light place where parking may cause an
accident, you shall turn on the
When you step on brake pedal, the emergency lights to give warning to
light will be turned on together with other drivers.
the rear brake light, giving warning Try to park the car far away from road.
that the car is in braking to prevent When emergency lights are turned on,
accidents. switch for turn signal lights do no
function.
Emergency Light
NOTE
To prevent the battery from over
To turn on the front fog lights, rotate
discharge, when the engine is not
the ring knob around the
running, do not leave the switch
headlight/turn signal light switch
at ON position on for long time.
handle. When width-indicators lights
are turned on, the front fog lights will
also be turned on.
The front fog light indicator on the

combination instrument indicates that
the front fog light is turned on.
To turn on emergency light, press

down this switch.

Rear Fog Light and Headlight instrument panel will give out light. All seats are N/A 1.5
Adjustment occupied
When headlights are turned off, even All seats are Max. trunk 3
if you turn on the headlight switch occupied load
again, the rear fog lights won’t be Driver Max. trunk 4
turned on. load
When all other lights are turned off,

rear fog lights will go out automatically.
To turn on the rear go lights, press the
switch again under the condition
mentioned above.
Headlight beam direction adjustment

knob can be used to adjust the beam
To turn on rear fog lights, press down direction according to the actual load
this switch. Rear fog light will be state of the car.
turned on in the following cases:
5 positions are available on the
When front fog lights are turned on – adjustment knob.
when headlight or width indicator
lights are turned on, the rear fog lights Passenger and Cargo Knob
will be turned on. Load in the Car Position
Passengers Trunk load
When front fog light switch is turned Driver N/A 0
off – when the headlights are turned
on, the rear fog lights will be turned Driver + N/A 0
on. front
When rear fog lights are turned on, passenger
the rear fog light switch on the

Rear Interior Light When front fog lights switch are Lighting Access System
turned on – when headlight or
width-indicator lights are turned on, When the switch is at ―DOOR‖
the rear fog lights will be turned on. position, the light will be turned on if
any door is opened. When all doors
When front fog light switch is turned are closed, the light will remain on for
off – when the headlights are turned some 30 seconds before going out.
on, the rear fog lights will be turned But in the following cases the light will
on. go out immediately:
● When ignition switch is at ―ON‖ and

When rear fog lights are turned on, all doors are closed.
Slide the switch when you need to the rear fog light switch indicator on ● Using wireless remote control to
turn on rear interior light. the instrument panel will go on. close and lock all doors.
When all doors are unlocked with
The following positions are available When headlights are turned off, even wireless remote control, rear interior
on the rear interior light switch: if you turn on the headlight switch light and ignition switch indicator light
again, the rear fog lights won’t be will remain on for some 30 seconds
- Always on turned on. before going out.
- Off To enable/disable this function,
When all other lights are turned off, please refer to section 1-2 ―Settings of
- Turn on the light when any door rear fog lights will go out automatically. Optional Functions‖.
is open. When all doors are closed, To turn on the rear fog lights, press
this light will go out. the switch again under the condition
mentioned above.
To turn on rear fog lights, press down
this switch. Rear fog light will go on in
the following cases:

Front Interior Light Front Windshield Wiper and To wipe the windshield just for one
Washer time, push the control handle towards
to the steering wheel once and
release it completely.
In freezing weather, before using

cleaner you shall warm up the
windshield with defroster, which can
prevent the cleanser from freezing on
windshield and affecting the front
view.
To turn on front interior light, slide the NOTE

switch at . To turn off front When the windshield is dry, do
not use wiper or the glass may be
interior light, slide the switch at .
scratched.
To turn on the windshield wiper, [Add Cleanser]

push the control handle at the correct
gear. If the cleaner does not function, the
cleanser tank may be empty. Please
Handle position Set speed check the cleanser level. If the
1 INT cleanser level is below ―LOW‖ mark,
you shall refill the cleanser.
2 Slow
3 High
The ignition key must at ―ON‖

position.

NOTE
Please adjust the concentration
of the cleanser according to the
external temperature. With
improper concentration, the
cleanser may freeze on the
windshield and affect the driver's
view, and the cleanser in the tank
may also freeze.
Do not use engine cooling fluid as
cleanser, which may cause
Remove the fill cap of cleanser tank, damage to the paint of the car.
and check the cleanser level on the
fluid level gauge If the level is near
―LOW‖ mark, please add cleanser
until it reaches ―HI‖ mark on the fluid
level gauge.
The cleanser added shall be
windshield glass cleanser, if it is not
available you can use clean water as
substitute. But in cold region you shall
use windshield glass cleanser with
anti-freezing agent It is available in
BYD service stations and most auto
part stores. For mixing ratio of water
and anti-freezing agent, please refer
to manufacturer’s instructions.


Chapter 1
Section 5
Instruments and Maintenance Indicators

Left Information Display .................................................................. 1-62
Tachometer ..................................................................................... 1-64
Maintenance of Indicator Lights & Warning Buzzer......................... 1-65
Right Information Display ................................................................ 1-67
Instruments and Maintenance Indicators 1-61

Left Information Display In braking, accelerating and turning, When power supply is at ON, this
the indicator may flash quickly, which gauge indicates the temperature of
 Fuel Gauge is caused by shaking fuel in the tank. engine cooling fluid. The engine
temperature varies with climate and
When the fuel level is near to ―E‖ mark engine load.
with the information screen displaying
―Please refill fuel‖, you shall add fuel If the main warning light is on with
as soon as possible. ―Cooling Fluid Overheated‖ displayed
On slope road or in turning, the on the right information screen, it
shaking fuel in the tank may cause means the engine cooling fluid is
the fuel indicator flashing or ―Please overheated. When the engine is
refill fuel‖ displayed on information overheated, you shall stop the car to
screen before the normal refilling cool down the engine.
time. The engine may get overheated in the
following cases:
 Engine Cooling Fluid
When power supply is at ON, this Temperature Gauge ● Driving uphill in hot days;
gauge indicates remaining fuel ● When the car is stopped frequently
amount in the fuel tank. in driving, the AC device is turned on
with the engine running in idle state
Almost Full – all eight grids are for a long time.
lighted. ● When the care is used to tow a
trailer.
Almost Empty – the last grid is
flashing. NOTE
◆ Do not remove the thermostat
Generally the fuel shall be more than in the engine cooling system,
1/4 full. otherwise the engine may run
abnormally.
1-62 Instruments and Maintenance Indicators

◆ When the engine is  Odometer and Dual Short display the travel mileage after the
overheated, do not continue Mileage Odometer two short mileage odometers are
driving. reset to zero respectively.
Gear instructions You can use one to calculate

remaining fuel amount (TRIP A) and
use another to record the mileage of
each trip (TRIPB).
3. Trip/Reset button (ODO TRIP
button on the left) – reset the dual
short mileage odometers and change
the display mode.
Just shown for AT, show the

corresponding gear instructions when
the shift lever in a position
This screen displays the following

information.
1. Odometer – displays the total travel To change the display mode, press
mileage of the car. down and then quickly release the
2. Dual Short Mileage Odometer – ODO TRIP button. Pressing the
button repeatedly, the odometer will

display the following information in gear shift according to the

cycle: Total Mileage (ODO) – Short tachometer reading can prevent
Mileage Odometer (TRIPA) – Short engine from over speed running.
Mileage Odometer (TRIP B) - Total
Mileage (ODO). Driving at over high engine speed will
To reset a short mileage odometer, lead to excessive wear of the engine
switch the information displayed on and higher fuel consumption.
the screen to the reading of it firstly,
then press TRIP button for over 2 NOTE
seconds and release the button after Do not allow the pointer to enter
it is reset to zero. read area, which means the
Tachometer engine may severely damaged.
Tachometer displays the engine

speed in rpm (round per minute) by
multiply the reading by 1000. Make

Maintenance of Indicator Lights & Warning Buzzer
In driving, if any indicator light is on or

information is displayed on the right
Solution
screen or the buzzer gives out warning
tone
Parking brake indicator
Possible cause: low braking fluid level, braking system failure, parking brake is not
（a）
released.
Stop driving and contact BYD service station immediately.
Indicator for unfastened seat belt.
（b）
Wear driver’s seat belt.
Indicator for charging system fault.
（c）
Warning indicator for low engine oil pressure.
（d）
Indicator for engine fault
（e）
Send the car to BYD service station for a check.
（f） Smart key, key position indicator
Indicator for ABS fault
（g） Send the car to BYD service station for a check. If the parking brake indicator is
also on, stop driving and contact BYD service station immediately.
Service Indicator
（h）
Indicator for opened door.
（i）
Check and make sure all doors are closed.

Indicator for airbag fault

（j）
Main warning indicator
（k）
Pay attention to information displayed on the right screen.

Right Information Display the hour value on the screen begins ⑤ When finishing adjustment of day
flashing. At this time, press DISP value, long press ODO TRIP button
Information switch button (DISP button once to increase the hour for 2 seconds to exit clock setting and
button on the right) – used to switch value by 1; press and hold the button the interface will shift to clock
between and set up information. the value will be displayed from 00 to interface automatically; press ODO
23 in cycle. TRIP button again to go to step 1.
② Press ODO TRIP button again, the ⑥ During operation, if you long press
hour value stop flashing and the ODO TRIP button for 2 seconds, the
minute value begins flashing. At this interface will switch to clock interface
time press DISP button once to automatically.
increase the minute value by 1; press
and hold the button the value will be During setting, if you stop operation
displayed from 00 to 59 in cycle. before adjustment is finished, the
clock setting will be regarded as
○3 Press ODO TRIP button again, the completed and the current time value
minute value stop flashing and the will be accepted after 10 seconds.
single digit and tens digit of year value
begins flashing. At this time press  Driving Information Display
Time Adjustment
DISP button once to increase the Press TRIP button to switch
minute value by 1; press and hold the driving information, and available
Clock setting is realized through
button the value will be displayed from items and display order are shown in
combination of DISP button on the
09 to 49 in cycle. the table below:
right and ODO TRIP button on the left
of the combination instrument.
① Switch to clock interface through ④ The order of value adjustment is

DISP button, and press ODO TRIP hour value- minute value – tens digit
button on the combination instrument and single digit of year value – month
to enter clock setting interface, and value- day value – hour value.

 Prompt Information Display  Fault Information Display

Display
Description
item
Display Description Display Description
descriptio When the power supply descriptio
n or Clock is at ON, the clock will n or
buzzer always be displayed. buzzer
tone When the power supply tone
Key is not If key is not detected, Date is at ON, the date will
The expected travel
detected this information will be be displayed by default.
mileage of the
displayed after The total fuel
remaining fuel, which is
pressing starting consumption since the
Fuel calculated by a
switch. last resetting, press
consump combination of average
Low key This information ―DISP‖ button for 2 Oil
tion fuel consumption and
battery prompts key battery is seconds to reset this mileage
instant fuel
running low. Please item.
consumption. The
change battery. The average fuel actual mileage may be
Parking When vehicle speed Average consumption / 100 km different from this
braking is is over 5km/h and the fuel since the last resetting; value.
not parking braking is not consump press ―DISP‖ button for
The average vehicle
released. released, this tion 2 seconds to reset this
speed since the last
information will be item. Average
resetting; press ―DISP‖
displayed with buzzer Instant speed
button for 2 seconds to
warning. fuel Instant fuel
reset this item.
Please When remaining fuel consump consumption amount.
tion Clock and date
refill fuel is low, this information Clock adjustment is in
will be displayed with setting increment cycle
buzzer warning. mode.
Driving The time after engine
time starting or the last

resetting; press ―DISP‖ immediately. TIPS

button for 2 seconds to If any of the following cases, park
reset this item. the car in a safe place and contact
The clock and date (a) Braking System Warning Light BYD service station immediately.
Time adjustment is ● When engine is running, even if
adjustme increasing circulation When ignition switch is at ON, the the parking brake is released,
nt regulation. indicator will be on in the following the light remains on.
cases: In this case the brake may be
This information abnormal, which means the
indicates that there is ● When Braking Fluid Level is brake stopping distance is
Check fault with charging low… longer. Step on the brake pedal
charging system. Stop the car forcibly for emergency cut-off.
system immediately and Tips ● Braking system warning light is
contact BYD service When braking fluid level is low, still on when ABS warning light
station. continued driving is dangerous. is on.
This information In this case, the anti-lock brake
indicates that brake The car shall be checked by BYD system does not function and
fluid level is low or service station in the following the car will be extremely
Check
there is fault with cases. unstable.
brake
braking system. Stop
system
the car immediately ● When ignition switch is at ON, the (b) Seat Belt Indicator
and contact BYD light is not on even when the
service station. parking brake is applied. The light will remind the driver to
This information will be ● When the parking brake is released, fasten seat belt.
displayed when there is even if ignition switch is turned on,
Check
fault with ABS or the light is not on. When ignition switch is at ON or
ABS
system
braking system. During operation if the light is on START, if the driver’s seat belt is not
Contact BYD service temporally it does not mean that there fastened, this indicator will be turned
station for a check is fault. on. The seat belt will remains on until

the driver’s seat belt is fastened. turns on after emergency braking. In On slope or in turning, the shaking
this case, if the indicator goes out in fuel in the tank may cause the
(c) Discharging Warning Indicator acceleration, it means this system is indicator to be turned on earlier.
normal.
This light remind you that the battery (g) ABS Warning Indicator
in discharging state. When the engine oil level is low, this
light will also be turned on. This light When ignition switch is at ON, this
If this indicator is on during driving, is not intended to indicate engine oil light will be turned on. If the anti-lock
there may be fault in charging system. level. Engine oil level shall be brake system is normal, the light will
checked by dipstick. be turned off after several seconds.
The engine can start up normally until Later if the system gets it trouble, this
the battery is depleted. Turn off all Note light will turn on again.
electrical appliances, such as AC, fan Do not continue driving when the When ABS warning light is turned on
and radio, and drive the car to the warning light is on – even a short and braking system warning indicator
nearest BYD service station for repair. distance may damage the engine. is turned off, anti-lock braking system
is disabled but the braking system still
(d) Low Engine Oil Warning (e) Engine Fault Indicator functions normally.
Indicator This indicator will be turned on when In this case the wheels may be locked
there is fault with engine EFI system. in braking in emergency braking and
This indicator warns you that engine When the light is turned on, please on slippery road.
oil pressure is low. contact BYD service station for
repair/check as soon as possible. If any of the following cases, parts
In driving, if this indicator flashes or monitored by the indicator system
remains on, stop your car away from (F) Low Fuel Level Warning may have problem, and please
the road and stop the engine Indicator contact BYD service station as soon
immediately. Contact BYD service This indicator will turn on when the as possible.
station for help. fuel in the tank is running low. You
shall refill the tank as soon as ● When ignition switch is at ON, this
When the engine is in idle running, possible. light never turns on or is always on.
this indicator will flash occasionally or ● This light is turned on in driving.

During operation if the light is on connecting wire and power supply. Check Maintenance Indicators
temporally it does not mean that there If any of the following cases, it means
is fault. there is fault with parts monitored by 1. Apply parking brake.
warning indicator system. Please 2. Open a door.
TIPS contact BYD service station for a Door open indicator shall be
When braking system warning check as soon as possible. turned on.
indicator is on, if ABS warning ● When ignition switch is at ON, this 3. Close the door.
indicator is still on, please park light never turns on or is always on. Door open indicator shall be
the car at a safe place and contact ● This light is turned on or flashes in turned off.
BYD service station immediately. driving. 4. Turn ignition switch to ON, but do
In this case, the anti-lock brake not start the engine.
system does not function and the (j) Buzzer key indicator All maintenance indicators shall be
car will be extremely unstable. turned on except door open
Open the driver door when ignition indicator. ABS indicator shall be
switch on ACC or LOCK, the buzzer turned off after several seconds.
(h) Door Open Warning Indicator will remind you to take off the key. SRS indicator shall be turned off
This light will remains on until all after some 6 seconds.
doors are closed. (k) Buzzer Light Indicator If any maintenance indicator or
When width-indicator lights or buzzer does not function as per the
(i) SRS Warning Light headlights are turned on, if you open procedure above, please have the car
driver’s door, the buzzer will give out checked in BYD service station as
When ignition switch is at ON, this warning tone. soon as possible.
light will be turned on. And it will be
turned off after some 5 seconds. It
means the airbag system functions
normally.
This warning indicator is intended to
monitor airbag ECU, impact sensor,
air charging device, warning light,

NOTE
In driving, if the red warning
indicator (such as indicator for
discharging, braking, engine oil,
water temperature) on the
instrument panel is turned on,
you shall stop the car
immediately and check for fault
as per instructions in this manual.
If necessary, please call for help
for BUD service station.

Chapter 1
Section 6
Parking Brake
Parking Brake.................................................................................. 1-74
Parking Brake 1-73

Parking Brake
TIPS
Before driving, make sure that
parking handle is released fully
and the Parking Brake indicator
goes out.
When parking the car, apply the

parking handle firmly to avoid random
move of the car.
Setting: pull up parking handle. To get

better holding force, step on and hold
the brake pedal firstly until the parking
handle is pulled up.
Releasing: pull up parking handle (1)
slightly, press down lock-releasing
button (2) and then release (3).
To remind you that the parking handle
is applied, the Parking Brake indicator
on the instrument panel will remain on
until the parking handle is released.\
1-74 Parking Brake

Chapter 1
Section 7
Operations of Instruments and Controllers
Automobile Multimedia System

Instruction of CD player ................................................................... 1-76
Troubleshooting for multimedia player ............................................ 1-85
Automobile Multimedia System 1-75

Instruction of CD player
Function and feature

1. CD supported
2. Built in AM/FM radio
3. Anti-vibration structure
4. MAX. power output: 25 W*4
Specifications:
Item Para
Unit
meter
Working DC:
voltage 11~1 V
6
Max. power 25
W
output W*4
Max. working
10 A
current
FM frequency 87.5~
MHZ
range 108.0
AM frequency 522~
KHZ
range 1620
1-76 Automobile Multimedia System

Instruction of the on-board CD function panel


Instruction of CD panel and stop searching. Long press can Seek button: long press for
scan up or down from the current scaning and save channels
frequency radio, stop when releasing.
Power/Volume adjustment knob: automatically, short press for
CD/USB MODE, short press to
adjust the volume through the knob, preview the saved channels.
last/next song, long press to rapidly
press the knob to open/close the CD. The screen display ―SCAN‖.
move or move back sing’s time when
The screen show Volume when
CD MODE, and to rapidly move or
adjusting.
move back sings when USB MODE. Pause button: disc play or pause
Sound-effect/Seek knob: Rotate the for CD mode, the screen display
∧ ∨ Button: documents operate ―SCAN‖.
Knob, to search radio station manually,
the radio frequency increase by button, to increase/decrease the
clockwise rotation, and decrease by documents.
Repeat button: CD mode: short
counterclockwise rotation. Press the
1,2,3,4,5,6 keys: The keys are used press to repeat the songs. USB
sound-effect adjustment button
(AUDIO), you can select your desired for saving channels when short mode: short press to repeat the
mode. Every time you press AUDIO pressing the key, and listening to documents, long press to
button, the mode will switch from BAS programs of the saved channels when recycle repeat the documents.
long pressing the key..
to TRE, BAL, and FAD in order; after The screen display ―RPT‖.
one circle, short press ―AUDIO‖
button, the interface of screen will ―FM1‖,‖FM2‖,‖AM‖ button: press this
button to switch the between Preview Button: CD/USB mode,
return to the current mode. If the
mode is changed, corresponding ―FM1‖,‖FM2‖,‖AM‖. The screen shows short press for previewing the
mode name will be displayed on the ―FM1‖,‖FM2‖,‖AM‖ mode. songs. The screen display ―INT‖.
screen one by one.
―CD‖, ―USB‖, ―AUX‖ button: press this RDM button: CD/USB mode,
button to enter ―CD‖, ―USB‖, ―AUX‖
button: Radio mode, The screen shows ―CD‖, ―USB‖,
short press for play songs
MODE ,short press can search radio ―AUX‖ mode . random. The screen display
station with a strong signal on certain ―RDM‖.
waveband automatically, start play

NOTICE Remote control audio system

MUTE button: press this button, To use the audio system properly,
You can control the audio system by
all songs into mute mode. The the following instructions should
the switchs on steeling wheel.
screen display ―MUTE‖. be followed:
Take care not to sprinkle drinks
onto the audio system.
DISC ejection: exit disc for Do not insert any foreign objects
ignition switch on ACC or ON, into the CD slot except CD discs.
long press 2seconds for exit disc It’s normal that noise may be Volume
when ignition switch on OFF. given out by the loudspeakers of
The screen display ―EJE‖. the working audio system if a
mobile communication device,
Operation instructions of audio e.g. a mobile phone, is being used
system in or near the vehicle.
Channel
Mode
NOTICE
CD mode: at playing CD
status. The instruction of the switchs’
Radio mode: at radio status. operations and functions:
Disc ejection: the button on the
1 volume control button
main machine, you can only
play one disc and press this 2 ―∨‖ ―∧‖switch
button to exit the disc. 3 ―mode‖ switch

Volume control Button CD player protection
Press down ‖+‖ side to increase the  The CD player is designed

volume,long press to increase volume specially for 12cm CD discs.
continually;  In extremely hot environment, do
Press down ‖-‖ side to decrease the not use the CD player. In summer
volume,long press to decrease whether, please turn on the air
volume continually; conditioner after CD disc playing.
 When the vehicle is driving on a
“∨” “∧”switch uneven road, the CD player, if working,
may have the noise jump problem.
Radio: seclect the saved channels.  If there is moist in the CD player,
Fastly press down ―∨‖ ―∧‖switch to no song can be heard even when it is  Only standard CD discs as the
select the next saved channel. working. You should take the CD disc above figure shows can be played.
Repeat the operation to search the out of the player and not use the CD  Possibly, following CD discs
next channel. Press down the ―∨‖ player until it is dry. cannot be played:
― ∧ ‖switch to cancel the searching
Anti-copy CD
mode when it is searching. TIPS CD-R
The CD player adopts invisible CD-RW
Mode (MODE) button: laser, which, if radiating out of the CD-ROM
CD player, may lead to irradiation
Press down the MODE Button, hazard. Please operate the CD
system changes the radio mode; player correctly according to the
If you need open the radio system, instruction.
press down MODE button;
If you need close the radio system,
long press down MODE button;

NOTICE
Please play legal discs. Do not
use special-shape, transparent,
translucent, poor-quality or
labeled discs as shown above;
otherwise, the CD player may be
damaged or the disc cannot be
played.
Discs with special shapes Discs of poor quality
Right Wrong
 CD discs should be loaded and

unloaded carefully. More care should
be taken for inserting a disc into the
CD player slot. Hold edge of the disc
and do not twist it. Do not leave your
Transparent and translucent discs fingerprints on the CD disc, especially
Discs with labels the data storage surface.

 Filth, scratches, contortion, pin MP3 and WMA files MP3 File Compatibility
holes or other damages on the disc
may lead to skip reading or track
 MP3 （ MPEG Audio  Compatible Criterion
repeat.
 After listened to, the CD disc LAYER 3 ） is normal MP3（MPEG-1，MPEG-2，
should be taken out from the player audio compressed MPEG-2.5）
and put into a plastic box away from format. MP3  Compatible Sampling
moisture, heat resources and direct compressed format can Frequency
solar irradiation.
make file small as 1/10 MPEG-1：32，44.1，48（kHz
of the old, even smaller. [kilohertz]）
 WMA（Windows Media MPEG-2 ： 16 ， 22.05 （ kHz
TM Audio ） is audio [kilohertz]）
compressed format MPEG-2.5 ： 11 （ kHz
invented by Microsoft.
[kilohertz]）
This format can make the same
file become smaller than MP3  Compatible Bit Rate
format. MPEG-1：64，80，96，112，
 For file criterion of MP3 128，160，192，224，256，320
and WMA and （kbps）
medium/format recorded MPEG-2：40，48，56，64，
CD disc cleaning: first wipe the CD by this criterion, this 80，96，112，128，160（kbps）
disc surface with a piece of soft and audio system has MPEG-2.5：32，40，48，56，
velveteen-free wet cloth and then definite use limit.
wipe it dry with dry soft cloth. Do not 64（kbps）
apply alcohol or other detergent.  Compatible Track Mode:
Dual track and single track.

WMA File Compatibility
 Compatible Criterion
WMA Ver.2，7，8
 Compatible Sampling Frequency
44.1，48（kHz [kilohertz]）
 Compatible Bit Rate
64，80，96，128，160，192 (kbps)
 Compatible Track Mode: Only for
dual track.
NOTICE
To make sure your USB read
and write rapidly, please just
save MP3 and WMA files in your
USB device.

Troubleshooting for multimedia player
Failure Reason Solution

1. The ignition switch is 1. Turn the vehicle key to ―ACC‖
not turned on. or ―ON‖.
1 No poweror sound 2. The wire is not 2. Check the wire connection.
connected properly. 3. Change a fuse with specified
3. The fuse breaks. specification.
1. The disk is put in
1. Put in the disk correctly.
reversely.
2 No sound with disk put in 2. Wipe the disk or change a
2. The disk is dirty or
new one
scratched seriously.
1. Fix the machine with
1. Installation is infirm.
Unstable sound caused installation parts.
3 2. The disk is dirty or
by vibration 2. Clean up the disk or change a
scratched seriously.
new one.
Can not store channels The battery line is
4 Connect the cable to correct pole.
and the preset broadcast connected improperly.
The noise sent by FM
The broadcasting station
stereophony and single Choose other broadcasting station
5 is far away or the signal is
channel broadcast give with stronger signal.
excessively weak.
are too loud
Using of multimedia
Refer to <User’s Manual of L3 Multimedia Syste


Chapter 1
Section 8
Operations of Instrument and Controller
Air Conditioning System

Manual Air Conditioning System controler ...................................... 1-88
Wind Mode Knob Settings ............................................................... 1-89
Operating tips .................................................................................. 1-90
Side Ventilation Opening ................................................................. 1-92
Checking and Replacing the Filter of Air Conditioner ...................... 1-92
Rear Windshield Defroster…….………………………………………1-95
Air Conditioning System 1-87

Manual Air Conditioning System -

- Control Panel
1. Wind mode knob

2. Speed regulating knob for blower
3. Temperature regulating knob
4. Internal & external recycle button
5. ―A/C‖ button
1-88 Air Conditioning System

Speed Regulating Knob for Blower You can also adjust it by the
figure above.
Turn this knob to regulate the rotating
speed of blower – five gears are
available ―0, 1, 2, 3 and 4‖.Turn this 1. Turn switch to , the airflow
knob clockwise to increase the wind mainly flow to your top body.
speed, counter-clockwise to reduce
the wind speed; the blower is shut
down until gear 0.
Temperature Regulating Knob

Turn this knob to regulate the 3. Turn switch to , the airflow
temperature of air out – clockwise to
mainly flow to your feet.
increase the temperature;
counter-clockwise to reduce the
temperature.
If not press down the A/C button, the

wind will be inner or hot.
2. Turn switch to , the airflow
Wind Mode Knob Settings mainly flow to your top body and
feet.
4. Turn switch to , the airflow

mainly flow to your feet, and
windshield defroster working.

Press the A/C button to turn on wind) or turn the speed-regulating

the air conditions, wash the knob of blower to gear 0.
windshield and windows rapidly.
Operation tips
Internal & External Recycle Button ●To quickly cool the car exposed in
the hot sun, just drive for minutes
Button operations to select the source with windows opened.
of air flow. ●Confirm that the air suction grid in
the front of windscreen is not
1. Internal recycle- to recycle the air blocked (such as leaves or
in the car. snow).
● In wet weather, do not let cooling
5. Turn switch to , the airflow 2. External recycle – to absorb the air blow to the windscreen. Due
mainly flow to windshield and air outside into the system. to temperature difference
windows. When you press the internal and between the outside and inside
external recycle button, the indicator of windscreen, the windscreen
(green) is on and the air-inlet mode is will fog over.
internal recycle; press the button ● You must keep it clean and open
again, the indicator is off and the under the front seat so as to
air-inlet mode is external recycle. make the air fully recycled in the
car.
“A/C” Button ● In cold weather, you must set the
To start the air-conditioning system, rotating speed of blower to a high
first turn the speed-regulating knob of speed for one minute so as to
blower (not gear 0), and then press clear the snow or moisture in the
―A/C‖ button. Then, the indicator air inlet channel. By doing so,
(green) of button is on. To turn off the you can reduce fogging on the
Set air-inlet mode to external recycle. air-conditioning system, press the windows.
button again (then blowing natural ● When driving on the dirty road,

you shall close all the windows. ● When defrosting and defogging Temperature – point at cold (blue
After closing all the windows, if for the windscreen, select air area)
dusts raised by car still enter, flow to get the car warmed up. Air suction – external recycle
you are suggested to press the (outside air)
internal and external recycle Cooling Air flow –
button, set it to internal recycle Air conditioner - OFF
and turn the speed-regulating To get best effect, set the panel of air
knob of blower to non-0 gear. conditioner to the following: Defogging
Heating Rotating speed of blower – non 0 Inside of windscreen

gear To get best effect, set the panel of air
To get best effect, set the panel of air Temperature – point at cold (blue conditioner to the following:
conditioner to the following: area)
Air suction – external recycle Rotating speed of blower – non 0
Rotating speed of blower – non 0 (outside air) gear
gear Air flow – Temperature – point at warm (red
Temperature – point at warm (red Air conditioner - ON area) to warm up;
area) Point at cold (blue area) to cool
Air suction – external recycle To fast cool the car, turn the external down.
(outside air) and internal recycle mode selecting Air suction – external recycle
Air flow - knob to internal recycle for several (outside air)
Air conditioner - OFF minutes. Air flow -
● To fast warm up, enable internal Ventilation ● In wet weather, do not blow the
recycle for several minutes. To not To get best effect, set the panel of air cooling air to the windscreen –
fog on the windows, enable external conditioner to the following: indoor and outdoor temperature
recycle after the car gets warmed.
difference may cause serious
● Press ―A/C‖ button to eliminate Rotating speed of blower – non 0 fogging.
moisture and warm up. gear ● To keep clear for front sight, rotate

● When defrosting for the windscreen, Check and Replace Air-conditioner

the switch to and to turn on
to get the car warmed up, you can Filter
the defroster.
select air flow.
When cooling or heating, press down
the A/C button to clear the front Side Ventilation Opening
sight rapidly.
Defrosting
Outside of windscreen
To get best effect, set the panel of air
conditioner to the following:
Rotating speed of blower – non 0

gear
Instruction label of filter of air
Temperature – point at warm (red
conditioner is sticked on the inner side
area)
of glove box as shown in the figure,
Air suction – external recycle
If you are not satisfied with the airflow indicating that a filter is equipped.
(outside air)
Air flow - windscreen control, check the side ventilation
Air conditioner - OFF opening which may be opened or
closed as shown in the figure.
To keep clear for front sight, rotate
the switch to and to turn on
the defroster.
When cooling or heating, press down

the A/C button to clear the front
sight rapidly.

Filter of air conditioner can prevent

dust from entering the car through air 2. Press both sides of the right glove
inlet of air conditioner. box, unfasten the pothook and take
down the right glove box.
1. Open the right glove box pull off

the buckle by hands.
3. Take out the filter box from the

outlet of filter as shown in the figure.
To maintain the efficiency of air

conditioner, you must check and
replace its filter according to the
maintenance program.

Reinstall the right glove box
1. Insert a bolt into the hole of damper

as shown in the figure.
4. Take out the filter from the filter

box.
5. Check the surface of filter.
If dirty, replace it.
2. Press down the buckle into the
When installing filter and filter box, fixing port.
keep the arrow upward.
TIPS
Air filter must be installed into
place properly. Using air
conditioner with the air filter
taken away will reduce the
dust-proof effect and also affect
the performance of air
conditioner.

To remove fog or frost on the rear

windshield, please press this switch.
The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖.

The slim heating wire at the internal
side of the rear windshield will make
the glass clear quickly. The indicator
will be turned on, indicating that the
defroster is in working.
Press the switch again and the
defroster will be turned off.
After the rear windshield becomes
clear, make sure to turn off the
3. Close the right glove box. defroster. Leaving defroster operating
for a long time will cause discharge of
Rear Windshield Defroster battery, especially when the car is
stopped frequently. Defroster is not
intended to remove rain and snow.
NOTICE
◆ When manual AC controller is
installed: to prevent battery
discharge, turn off the defroster
switch when stopping the
engine.
◆ When clean the internal side of
the rear window, pay attention
to not scratching or damaging
heating wire or its connector.


Chapter 1
Section 9
Operations of Instrument and Controller
Other Equipment
Cigarette Lighter.............................................................................. 1-98
Right Glove Box .............................................................................. 1-98
Central Glove Box ........................................................................... 1-98
Parking Assistance System ............................................................. 1-99
Parking imaging System ............................................................... 1-103
Other Equipment 1-97

Cigarette Lighter Right Glove Box Central Glove Box
To use cigar lighter, just press it. After To open the right glove box, pull the
To open the central glove box, uplift
cigar lighter lights it on, it will pop up handle.
its cover and pull upward the locking
for use. buckle.
If the engine is not running, ignition
switch must be in the position of TIPS
―ACC‖.
To reduce the possibility of
Do not press the cigar lighter and
unexpected accident or human
hold.
injury in emergency braking, you
must keep the central glove box
closed during driving.
1-98 Other Equipment

Cup Holder Parking Assistance

System
WARNING
Please follow the instructions
below; otherwise it may cause an
accident in driving:
● Please do not add any other
things within the working scope of
sensor.
NOTE
Please note in washing car:
Please do not wash the sensor
with water or steam, or it may
cause a sensor fault.
In parking the car, parking assistance

system, which can probe barriers
It is designed to place cup or drink through a sensor, can remind the
can safely. driver of the distance between the car
itself and other barriers through
buzzer. Please pay attention to the
area around when using this system.

working status
ON:After pressing the switch , the
car-shaped icon will be lightened

and the buzzer sound once.
OFF: press the switch again.
Display
Icon display on touch screen
when any barriers are detected by the (optional)
sensor, according to the shape of
1. Rear Corner Sensor
barrier and distance between the car During reversing, the screen will
2. Rear Central Sensor and the barrier, indicator will light up display video of vehicle reverse, and
on 1# switch group, and icon will reverse reward warning icon will
Parking Assistance Switch display on touch screen (optional). appeared on the left and top of the
Parking Assistance Switch is on 1# screen.
1. Rear corner sensor working
switch group, and 1# switch group
located on the top of central control 2. Rear central sensor working
panel. Reversing Radar System
When the power supply is at ―ON‖ and

the gear lever on R, the system enters

Approximate display Working Example of Corner Sensor

Distance example Buzze
（mm） r Approximate
Distance display example Buzzer
（mm）
Slow
about
about 600 Fast
1200-800
-500
about 500
or less than Long
Fast 500 tone
Distance Display and Buzzer about
If any barriers are detected by the 800-500
sensor, indicator in corresponding
position will flash according to the
distance with the barrier while the
buzzer sounds to warn the user.
Long
Working Example of Rear Central tone
about 500
Sensor

Working Sensor NOTE

● Parking assistance system ● The sensor is dirty, wet or misty;
All probes work in driving backwards. used to help driving, can not ● The sensor is snowy or frozen;
replace your judgment, just ● The sensor is covered in any way;
control your vehicle base on ● The car leans to one side obviously
observe. or over loads;
● Driving on the rugged road, slope,
● Do not stick accessories or gravel road or grassland;
other things on the sensor ● The sensor is repainted;
used for probing barriers. ● It is noisy around the car, due to the
Otherwise, it will interfere sound of horn, electric motorcycle
with the accurate working of engine, air brake of vehicles in large
system, which may cause size or other noises generated by
unexpected accidents. ultrasonic wave.
● There is another car equipped with
● Sometimes the system can
parking assistance system nearby;
not working normally, when
● Towing ring is installed in the car;
your vehicle closed to some
● The bumper or sensor is hit hard;
barriers, it will not be
● The car draws near to a higher or
detected, so you must
zigzag curb;
observe your around area,
● In very hot or cold weather;
The probing range of sensor is and don’t lie on the system.
● Install non-original suspension
displayed in the figure above. Please
which is lower than the original one;
note that object extremely closed to
Sensor-Detected Information Apart from conditions above, the
the car may not be detected by the
actual distance of some objects
sensor and the probing range of
Accuracy of detection may be cannot be judged by the sensor due
sensor may vary with the shape and
affected by some car conditions and to their shapes.
material of barrier.
surroundings. Possible causes are Shape and material of the barrier may
listed below: prevent the sensor from detecting.
Pay more attention to barriers below:

● Electric wire, rail fence, rope, etc. Parking imaging system

●Cotton, snow and other materials
absorbing radio wave When the power supply is at ―ON‖ and
●Objects with sharp edges and the gear lever on R, the system enters
corners; Parking imaging mode
●Low barrier;
●High barrier with its top part Reversing camera is installed behind Operation of reverse
extending towards your car; the back trunk door.
● Objects under the bumper; You can turn on the Parking imaging
● Objects close to the car; Sight range of the camera is limited. system only when needing to reverse.
● Persons nearby the car (subject to
type of clothes) Reversing video don’t display the When gear lever on R, the touch
barriers close to the bumper corner screen will display the reversing video
If the buzzer sounds, any barriers and under the bumper. Shown as for driver observing the blind area to
may be detected by the sensor or the figure below: help drive.
sensor may be interfered by the
external environment. If this Barriers close to the bumper corner. NOTE
phenomenon continues to exist, you Reverse safety line just provide to
can contact BYD authorized service refer while vehicle unloading
station for repair.;
Barriers under the bumper.
Reversing camera is installed behind

the back trunk door.

Display example on touch screen
There are two lines in the figure is

reverse safety line.
Red: about 0-0.5mm

Yellow: about 0.5-2M
Green: about more than 2M
The displayed area is different as

variety vehicle directions and road
conditions.
The system just can help you parking

you vehicle but not depend on it
completely. You must pay attention
for this when using reversing video
system, and make sure the distance
is enough before reversing.

Chapter 2
Tips on Driving BYD L3
Run-in Period .................................................................................... 2-2
Fuel ................................................................................................... 2-2
Fuel Cut-off System .......................................................................... 2-3
Three-Way Catalytic Converter ......................................................... 2-3
Engine Exhaust Warning ................................................................... 2-4
Consumption of Engine Oil ............................................................... 2-5
Gear Shift .......................................................................................... 2-6
Brake System .................................................................................. 2-11
Brake Wearing Piece Warning Plate ............................................... 2-15
Tips on Driving BYD L3 2-1

Run-in Period Fuel NOTE

Do not use leaded gasoline,
Drive the car stably and do not drive Appropriate fuel can give full play to which may cause failure of
at high speed. engine performance, while reducing three-way catalytic converter and
exhaust emission and allowing simple abnormality of emission pollution
BYD L3 does not have complicated maintenance of parts. control device. It will also
run-in procedure. In the first 2,000 increase maintenance expense.
kilometers, please follow the tips Engine damage or incompliance of
below to save fuel and extend the emission as a result of improper fuel NOTE
service life of the car. are not covered by BYD warranty.
Emission system on BYD L3 is
only intended for #93 or above
● Do not press the accelerator to the Fuel Type
unleaded gasoline.
bottom in starting and driving.
● Do not let the engine runs Only use #93 or above unleaded
Engine Knock
overspeed. gasoline.
● Avoid emergency braking in the first
When you are using fuel
300 kilometers. To prevent wrong operation in gas
recommended by BYD dealer, in case
● Do not drive the car for a long time station, BYD L3 is equipped with a
of serious engine knock, or if you hear
at the same speed, high or low. small fuel tank opening. The special
regular knock sound, please contact
● Do not tow a trailer in the first 2000 nozzle of unleaded gasoline pump
BYD service station.
kilometers. can match up with the small opening
But occasionally you can hear slight
while the larger standard nozzle of
knock sound for short time when the
leaded gasoline pump can not.
car is accelerating or on uphill road,
which is normal.
Rated Capacity of Fuel Tank
50L (liter)
2-2 Tips on Driving BYD L3

Fuel Cut-off System Three-Way Catalytic Converter or other inflammable objects, and
it is especially prohibited to park
In case of accident, when the engine the car or leave the engine
stops running, the engine control running idle on such ground.
system will cut off fuel supply to the
engine to reduce the danger of fuel NOTE
leakage to the minimum. When fuel Large amount of uncombusted
pump stops work, to restart the mixture gas entering the
engine, turn the ignition switch to ACC three-way catalytic converter may
or LOCK, then restart it. cause overheat of the converter
and even fire. To prevent such
NOTE danger, please follow the
Check the ground under the car instructions below:
before restarting the engine. If Three-way catalytic converter is an ◆ Only use unleaded gasoline.
any liquid leakage on the ground, emission pollution control device ◆ Do not drive the car when the
the fuel system may have damage integrated in emission system. fuel level is extremely low;
and need repair. Do not restart insufficient fuel may cause
the engine in this case. It is intended to reduce pollutant in misfire in the engine and
emission. overload in three-way catalytic
converter.
NOTE ◆ Do not let the engine run for
● When the engine is running, over 10 minutes at high idle
stay away and keep speed or over 20 minutes at
inflammable material from the low idle speed.
exhaust pipe. The hot gas from ◆ Do not let the engine runs
the exhaust pipe may cause overspeed.
injury or fire. ◆ Do not push or pull the car for
● Avoid driving on ground starting.
covered with grass, leaves, paper ◆ Do not turn off ignition switch

in driving. Engine Exhaust Warning ● To ensure normal operation of

Always keep the engine at ventilation system, keep the
optimum conditions. If electrical TIPS intake grid before the
system, electronic ignition ● Avoid breathing in exhaust gas windshield free from snow,
system or fuel system has fault, from the engine. leaves or other stuff.
the three-way catalytic ● Make sure the exhaust system ● If you smell exhaust gas within
converter will get overheated. has no leakage or loose the car, open the window
◆ Please the engine has trouble connection. Please check the immediately, find out the place
in starting or stalls frequently, exhaust system regularly. If the from where the exhaust gas
please check the car car has a collision with any entered, and make correction.
immediately. objects or when you hear
To ensure normal operation of abnormal exhaust noise, please
three-way catalytic converter and check the exhaust system
the whole emission control immediately.
system, regular check according ● Do not run the engine in garage
to BYD L3 Auto Maintenance or closed space except
Schedule is required. (See entering/exiting the garage.
chapter 6.) High concentration of exhaust
gas is severely dangerous.
● Do not stop the car with the
engine running for a long time. If
you have to, park the car in
open space and adjust
heating/cooling air system to
take fresh air into the car.
● Lock up trunk lid in driving.
Open or loosened trunk lid or
rear door may cause exhaust
gas entering the car.

chamber. undergone repeated short trips (such

Consumption of Engine Oil ● The intake valve stem is also as 1,000 km), the engine oil level on
lubricated by engine oil. Some dipstick may have not dropped even
Function of Engine Oil engine oil is sucked in together with when engine oil is consumed normally.
the intake air to the combustion The fact that the engine oil has been
Engine oil is used to lubricate and chamber and participates in diluted by fuel and steam make the oil
cool the inside of the engine and play combustion. High temperature level stay at the original position on
a major role in maintenance to keep exhaust gas may also combust the dipstick.
the engine at normal running status. engine oil used to lubricate the During high-speed driving, such as a
exhaust valve stem. trip on express way, the foreign
Consumption of Engine Oil Consumption speed of engine oil matter may be evaporated. As a result,
depends on its viscosity and quality the engine oil level may drop sharply
The engine consumes some engine and actual vehicle conditions. after a high-speed trip.
oil in normal running status for the
following causes: High speed driving and frequent
acceleration/ deceleration will
● Piston, piston ring and cylinders are increase consumption of engine oil.
lubricated by engine oil. When a New engine may consume more
piston moves downwards in a engine oil as the pistons, piston rings
cylinder, a film of engine oil will be and cylinder walls shall undergo
formed on the cylinder wall. In running-in.
deceleration, the resulting high Consumption of Engine Oil
negative pressure will suck in
engine oil from the film to the Pay close attention that the engine oil
combustion chamber. The consumption may not be judged
sucked-in engine oil will combust correctly by engine oil level because
together with the oil film on the the engine oil may be diluted.
cylinder wall during the
high-temperature combustion in the For example, after the car has

Significance of Checking Engine forward gears. A lock-up device is NOTICE

Oil Level available to prevent gear shift directly On slippery road surface, high
from 5th gear to reverse gear. In gear acceleration and deceleration
One of the key points in vehicle shift, you shall step the clutch pedal to may cause the car out of control.
maintenance is to keep the engine oil the bottom; do not stay your feet on Once a collision occurs, you may
at optimum level, which allows normal the clutch pedal when you are not suffer personal injury.
function of the engine oil. In one word, make gear shift, otherwise the clutch Take special care when driving
it is important to check the engine oil wear may be speeded up. on slippery road.
level regularly. You are
recommended to check the engine oil WARNING CVT Transmission
level every time you refill gasoline. Shift to R gear only after the car
stops completely, otherwise the Position of Gear Shift Lever
NOTE transmission may be damaged. Gear shift lever has four positions.
If the engine oil level is not When starting the engine the lever
checked regularly, insufficient After stepping on the clutch pedal, shall be in P (Parking) gear or N
engine oil may result in severe you shall wait for a few seconds (Neutral) gear. When you park the
engine faults. before shift to reverse gear, or shift to car at D, N or R gear, you shall step
a forward gear and wait for a few on braking pedal forcibly with the feet
For details on checking engine oil seconds. In this way, the gears will away from accelerator pedal.
level, please refers to ―Check Engine stop rotating, avoiding milling on each P gear – at this position the
Oil Level‖ in Section 7-2. other. transmission is locked up
mechanically. The lever shall be at
In deceleration, downshift can provide this gear when starting/shutting down
Gear Shift additional braking force from the the engine. To get out of this gear,
engine. Such additional braking force step on the braking pedal with your
Manual Transmission helps to keep the car at safe speed, feet away from the accelerator pedal.
especially on downhill road it can If the procedure above fails to get
For stable running, the manual prevent the brake from overheating. gear shift lever out of P gear, please
transmission is synchronized on all refer to ―Release Gear Shift Locking‖.

warm up the engine. shift, it means the car has fault. You
shall have your car checked by BYD
When using D gear, to speed up service station.
acceleration, please step the
accelerator pedal to the bottom to Hill Start
upshift the gear. The transmission will
upshift by one grade or two grades To protect CVT transmission, when
according to the speed you step on starting the car on steep slope, you
the accelerator pedal. shall make hill starting assisted by
parking lever. Or the car may slide
S (sport) mode – when using sport downwards, which may result in
To avoid damaging the transmission, mode, push the gear shift lever damage to the transmission.
you shall shift to P gear only after the upwards to upshift, and downwards to
car stops completely. downshift. Self-adaptive Update of Transmission
R gear – for gear shift from P gear to Clutch
Release Lock by Gear Shift You shall make self-adaptive update
R gear, please refer to description on
P gear. To shift from N gear to R gear, of transmission clutch in the following
When you cannot get the lever out of cases:
you shall stop the car completely first. P gear by regular way (step down the
N gear – to restart the engine after it 1. TCU program is updated.
braking pedal), please use this 2. A new TCU is installed.
stalls, or to stop the car temporarily device.
with the engine running idle, you can 3. A new gearbox is replaced.
1. Shut down the engine and pull up The self-adaptive procedure of the
use N gear. You shall shift to P gear the hand brake.
whenever you leave the car. clutch is as follows:
2. Press P gear releasing button, and 1 Stop the car completely.
D (driving) gear – it is used in driving. switch the gear shift lever from P gear
The transmission will select proper 2 Run the engine.
to N gear. 3 Set throttle valve opening to 0%
gears according to vehicle speed and 3. Step down braking pedal and
acceleration, When the engine is cold, (do not step the accelerator
restart the engine. pedal).
you can feel that the transmission
upshifts quickly, which is helpful to 4 Make the engine run at stable
If you need to release lock by gear idle speed.

5 Make the engine run with stable completely, you shall apply the plug.
torque. parking brake firmly. In addition, it is Lubricant Specification
6 Press footbrake. recommended to shift the gear shift Only use ESSO EZL 799A.
7 Make the following gear shift. lever out of N gear, specifically, to 1 Lubricant of other specification may
 Shift from N gear to D gear for 4 gear on flat ground or uphill slope or R damage the transmission, and the
times, staying at each position of gear on downhill slope. resulting faults are not covered by
N gear and D gear for at least 6 Apply parking brake and shift the BYD warranty.
seconds. transmission to non-N gear (1 gear is
 Shift from N gear to R gear for 4 recommended).
times, staying at each position of Park the car on flat and solid ground,
N gear and R gear for at least 6 pull up parking brake firmly and shift
seconds. the transmission to non-N gear (1
gear is recommended).
Parking Brake
Maintenance Operation:
When parking the car, apply the
parking brake firmly to prevent Replace lubricant and oil screen in
random move of the car. To prevent CVT transmission upon each 60,000
the car from unwanted move, when km mileage.
parking on flat ground and uphill slope,
it is recommended to shift the gear Note:precautions on CVT
lever to 1 position; when parking on transmission maintenance:
downhill slope, it is recommended to
shift the gear lever to R gear. Maintenance Period
Before driving, make sure that parking Replace transmission fluid and oil
brake is released fully and the parking screen for the transmission upon
brake indicator goes out. each 60,000 km mileage. The
To prevent the car from unwanted transmission comes with refilling cock
move, after the car is stopped on the top of the gearbox and drain

Precautions in Towing To tow a vehicle with CVT the following procedure:

transmission, its front wheels must be Transmissions are delivered with
Transmission lifted up off the ground. transmission oil not fully filled, as a
Towing Configuration In emergency towing for short trip, a result, when installing the
Method Stepless vehicle with CVT transmission shall transmission on a vehicle or replacing
MT be at N gear with the engine running. a transmission, it is required to refill
AT
Towing Not Only when the engine is running, the 4.1±0.05 L of ESSO EZL799A oil.
N gear transmission oil pump can provide oil After the first refilling, check the oil
gear allowed
Towing pressure to drive the transmission belt, level in the following procedure:
with front otherwise the belt may be damaged.
Allowed Allowed - start the engine and run idle for at
wheels off
ground Transmission Oil Selection least 10 seconds (during engine
Towing starting, the noise of air flow in
with rear Not 1. Specification of Gear Oil for Manual circulating in the system is
Allowed Transmission: normal). ）
wheels off allowed
ground 75W—90 above -40℃ - Shift gear shift lever to other gears
Towing 80W—90 above -26℃ (P gear – R gear – D gear), waiting
with four Not 80W—90 or 85W—140 all around for at least 5 seconds before shift
Allowed gear.
wheels on allowed the year
ground API Grade GL-4 or above - Shift to ―D‖ (Driving) gear.
Shipped on Amount: a total of 2.1L; when replace - Release foot brake pedal.
special-pur gear oil, the refilling amount is 2.0L. - Slow down the vehicle to a minimum
Allowed Allowed of 60km/h (engine speed shall not
pose
vehicle 2. CVT Transmission Oil Specification be over 2500 rpm).
Note: vehicles with CVT transmission ESSO EZL799A - Release the accelerator to let the car
can not be towed, because only when Amount: when replacing transmission slow down until stop (noise caused
its engine is running the cone pulley oil, refilling amount is 4.1L and by air flow circulation since engine
can produce fluid pressure to drive checking oil level is required. starting disappears).
the transmission belt. Check CVT transmission oil level in - Warm up the oil by driving the car for
at least 5 minutes or until the

transmission oil temperature

Oil filling
reaches 60℃.
Drain plug (3)
- Park the car on flat ground or slope. plug (1)
- Step on foot brake pedal.
- Wait for 2 seconds.
- Shift gear to ―N‖ (Neutral) gear.
- Wait for 10 seconds.
- Shift gear to ―P‖ (Parking) gear.
- Let the engine run idle.
- Pull off oil level plug screw.
- Make sure at least 0.2L oil flows out
after removing the oil level plug
screw. (If the oil outflow is less, it
Note: During refilling transmission oil,
means the original oil amount is
Oil level prevent it from overflow. In Case of
insufficient.)
plug (2) overflow, clean up overflowing oil
immediately
- Wait for a few minutes until the oil
droplet falls off from the plug screw
opening.
- Reinstall the oil level plug screw.
- Shut down the engine.

Brake System brake shoe regularly, and especially, pedal so as to give full play to ABS.
after brake shoe and/or brake disc Sometimes it is called ―Stepping
Design of Brake System (drum) is replaced. stably, steering accurately‖.
Running-in shall be conducted by
BYD service station. When ABS acts, you will feel a shake
on the brake pedal and sometimes
Anti-lock Brake System you will hear noise. This is normal
Front when ABS makes quick-acting pulse
of car
ABS helps to prevent the wheels from braking.
locking or skidding in hard braking,
allowing steering control in braking. The ABS response time depends on
tires’ driving force (adhesive force).
When the front wheels are skidding, On dry and paved road, you shall step
steering control is not available, which on the brake pedal forcibly to enable
means even if you rotate the steering ABS. But if you want to stop the car
wheel, the car keeps running ahead on snowy or freezing road, you can
The hydraulic system driving the straightly. ABS helps to prevent feel that ABS acts quickly.
brake has two independent loops. wheel locking, and keeps the steering Important Safety Tips
Each loop acts in the diagonal control available as the quick-acting ABS can not reduce the time and
direction across the car, linking the pulse brake responds much faster distance required for braking. Its
left front wheel and right rear wheel, than the driver. function is to maintain steering control
ect. If one loop has fault, another two ABS also distributes braking forces on in braking. You shall always keep safe
wheels still have brake function. all wheels according to the load status distance away from other vehicles.
of the car. ABS cannot prevent skidding caused
Disc (Drum) Parking Brake by sudden change of vehicle direction,
Do not step on the brake pedal such as sharp turning or sudden lane
The car is equipped with disc (drum) repeatedly in a short time, otherwise changing. Drive the car carefully at
parking brake. This kind of brake ABS may fail. When steering the car safe speed regardless of the road and
system requires running-in to the to avoid danger, you shall keep stable weather conditions.
and strong pressure on the brake ABS cannot prevent reduction in

vehicle stability. In hard braking, the ABS Indicator If ABS indicator and braking system
steering shall be moderate. Sharp indicator are turned on at the same
turn in driving may cause the car to time when hand brake is released
smash into the traffic flow in the Parking and braking completely, it means the braking force
opposite direction or rush off the road. system indicator distribution system also fails.
On soft or rugged road (such as Press brake pedal slightly to check if it
sandy or snowy road), a vehicle with is normal; if normal, check the braking
ABS may need longer braking fluid level when refilling fuel at the
distance than a vehicle without ABS. next time (refer to section on checking
Under this condition, you shall slow ABS braking fluid). If the level is low, drive
down the car while keeping larger indicator your car to BYD service station to
distance from other vehicles. check whether brake system has
leakage and check the brake wearing
piece.
If the brake pedal feels abnormal, you

shall take measures immediately. As
the brake system adopts dual loop
design, even if part of the system fails,
you can still control braking of the
ABS has self-detection function. If any other two wheels. But at this time you
fault, ABS indicator (refer to shall step the brake pedal deeper to
introduction on combination brake the car, and the brake distance
instrument) on the instrument panel will be longer.
will be turned on. This means ABS
function of the brake system has fault. Shift to lower gear to slow down the
But the brake can still provide normal car, and park the car at roadside. As
braking force like an auto without ABS the braking distance is longer, driving
function. Please contact BYD service the car under this condition is
station to check you car. dangerous. You shall have the car

towed away and repaired as soon as Drive in Poor Weather careful when driving in rainy days. In
possible. the first rainy days after long dry
If you have to drive the car for a short Driving force (adhesive force) and period, oil on the road will float on the
trip, you must drive with extremely visibility will reduce in rainy, snowy top of water, making the road slippery.
car. and fog days, and such environment
requires different driving skill. Make Visibility – under all weather
good maintenance of the car in conditions, it is very important for a
normal time, and take special care driver to see around and to be seen
when driving in poor weather. Under by other drivers clearly. In poor
such conditions, do not use cruise weather, visibility will deteriorate and
control function (optional on some you shall turn on headlights even in
models). daytime for better visibility.
Driving skill – driving speed shall be You shall check the windshield wiper
slower than in dry weather. Even and cleaner regularly. Keep sufficient
when the road is a little damp, the car cleanser liquid in the cleanser tank of
need much longer response time to windshield cleaner. If the wiper can
apply stable and even pressure to all not wipe the windshield clean, you
control devices. In wet weather, sharp shall replace the wiper blade. In
turning or hard braking may cause the addition, you can use defroster and
car out of control. In the first a few AC device to prevent fogging on the
miles after the road condition changes, internal side of the windows.
you shall drive with special care,
especially in winter days. During Driving force (adhesive force) – you
summer, a driver may forget driving shall check whether the wear and
skills for driving on snowy road, and pressure of the tires are appropriate
exercise is needed to regain such regularly, which is important to
skills. prevent the auto shift (adhesive force
reduced on wet road). In winter all 4
After long dry period, you shall be wheels shall change to snow tires

(with deep anti-skidding tread) for Engine Fault Indicator

optimum operation performance.
In driving you shall check the

ever-changing road conditions. Damp Engine Fault
leaves my be as slippery as snow, indicator
―Clean‖ road may be covered with thin
ice. When the environment
temperature is near freezing point,
driving is very dangerous as the road
may be covered by water and ice
alternatively. As a result, the adhesive
force may change a lot suddenly.
In overtaking or being overtaken, take
When downshift, take special care. If special as the water fog splashed up
the adhesive force is low, the driving by large vehicle may block you view
This indicator will be on for several
wheels may be locked up for an and the air shock wave caused by
seconds when turning the ignition
instant, which may also cause large vehicle may lead to losing
switch to ON (II). If it turned on at any
skidding. control of the car.
other time, it means some emission
Note: do not drive on a road under
control device in the engine system
deep water, which may cause
has fault. Even if you cannot feel
damage or failure of engine and
obvious change in vehicle
electrical system.
performance, the fault may cause
deteriorated fuel economy and
increase exhaust emission, and long
time driving under this condition may
result in severe damage.

If this indicator is on, you shall park Brake Wearing Piece Warning Plate Notice of using luggage
the car at roadside and shut down the compartment
engine. Restart the engine and check
the indicator again, if it is still on, you When shipping luggage or goods by
shall have the car checked by BYD the car, follow the instructions below:
service station as soon as possible. ● It is recommended to load the
Before the fault is identified and luggage or goods in the trunk.
repaired by BYD service station, you Make sure all items are fastened in
shall drive with care and avoid full place.
accelerator and high speed. ● Keep proper weight balance across
If the indicator turns on frequently, the car. It is recommended to place
even if it goes out after you take heavy articles in the front part to
measures in the procedure above, keep weight balance,
you shall have the car checked by ● Do not ship unnecessary items to
BYD service station. save fuel.
TIPS The warning plate of brake wearing Suspension and Chassis

Driving when the fault indicator is piece gives alarm sound when the
wearing piece need replacement.
on may damage the emission TIPS
control system and the engine. Do not amend the suspension/
Such damage is not covered by If you hear alarm sound or friction
chassis with lifting tools, partition
BYD warranty. noise in driving, you shall immediately
panels, springs, etc., which may
call BYD service station for check and
cause the car out of control.
replacement of brake wearing piece.
Do not continue driving your car when
there is alarm sound.


Chapter 3
Starting and Driving
Before Starting Engine ...................................................................... 3-2
How to Start Engine .......................................................................... 3-2
Safety Check Before Driving ............................................................. 3-3
After engine starting .......................................................................... 3-4
Driving Tips in Winter ........................................................................ 3-5
Tow Trailer ........................................................................................ 3-6
How to Save Fuel and Extend Auto Service Life ............................... 3-7
Starting and Driving 3-1

Before Starting Engine How to Start Engine (b) Start Engine
1. Check the environment around the (a) Before Staring Engine Make sure procedure in ― (a) Before
car before getting in. Staring Engine‖ is performed before
2. Adjust seat position, seatback MT: starting engine.
angle, seat height, head protection 1. Check parking brake.
device height, steering wheel 2. Shut down all unwanted lights and Normal Starting
angle and height. electrical devices.
3. Adjust interior and exterior 3. Shift gear shift lever to neutral Multi-point fuel injection system in the
rear-view mirror. gear. engine automatically controls
4. Lock up all doors. 4. Step clutch pedal to the bottom appropriate mixing of air / fuel for
5. Fasten seat belts. and maintain until the car moves. starting. You can perform cold starting
5. Anti-theft function will be disabled. or hot starting in the following
Once you set the anti-theft function by procedure:
pressing ―LOCK‖ on the wireless CVT: Turn ignition switch to START to start
remote control, you must press 1. Apply parking brake firmly. the engine.
―UNLOCK‖ to cancel it before driving, 2. Shut down all unwanted lights and The engine can warm up through
or you cannot start the car. electrical devices. travel rather than running idle. Run
3. Shift gear shift lever to P gear. If the engine stably for preheating until
you need to restart engine in the engine coolant temperature rises
driving, please shift gear shift lever up to normal range.
to N; when the lever is on any
other gears, starting protection If Engine Stalls
device will prohibit starter running.
4. Step brake pedal to the bottom Restart as per normal starting
and maintain until the car moves. procedure.
When Engine Cannot Start
Refer to ―When Engine Cannot Start‖
3-2 Starting and Driving

in Chapter 4. Check Engine Before Starting Seat belt: check whether buckle can
fasten seat belt firmly. Make sure seat
NOTE Vehicle Exterior Conditions belt has no wear or scratching.
◆ Each starting attempt shall be
Tires: check tire pressure with a Instruments and Controllers: take
no more than 5 seconds, or it
gauge, and check if there is cutting, special care to make sure
will cause overheating of
damage or excessive wear. maintenance prompting indicator,
engine or wires.
instrument lighting and defroster work
◆ Do not let the engine run
Wheel Nuts: make sure there is no normally.
overspeed. loose or missing nut.
◆ Check the engine immediately Brake: make sure the pedal has
if it has difficulty in starting or Leakage: if the car has been in enough action clearance.
stalls frequently. parking for a while, you shall check if
there is fuel, engine oil, water or other Inside Engine Compartment
Safety Check Before Driving fluid leakage under the car. (Water
drops produced by AC system are Spare Fuse: make sure all types of
Before driving you had better conduct normal.) fuses are available.. The fuse
a safety check of the car. Several specifications shall be in compliance
minutes’ check can ensure safety and Lighting: make sure headlights, with the rated values.
allow you to enjoy happy time in parking lights, width-indicator lights,
driving. turn signal lights and other lights work Coolant Level: make sure the
normally. Check illumination intensity coolant level is proper. (Refer to
of headlights. section 7-2.)
TIPS
If you make safety check in a Vehicle Interior Conditions Battery and Cables: all cells of the
closed garage, make sure the Spare tire, jack and wheel nut battery shall be filled with distilled
garage has good ventilation. The wrench: check tire pressure and water to proper level. Check whether
exhaust of engine is harmful. make sure jack and wrench is in there is corroded or loose terminals,
place. and whether the battery box has
cracks. Check whether cables and

connection are proper. After Engine Starting Driving Tips Under Certain
Conditions
Cables: check whether there is Exhaust System: listen to the noise
damaged, loose or disconnected to check whether there is any leakage. ● Driving slowly in head wind, which
cable. If any leakage, you shall have it is helpful for operating of the car.
repaired immediately. (Refer to ● When driving the car to climb the
Fuel Pipe: check whether there is ―Engine Exhaust Warning‖ in Chapter roadside curbstone, keep low
leakage or bad connection in fuel 2.) speed and proper direction . Avoid
pipe. driving on any objects with sharp
Engine Oil Level: shut down the edges or on any road block.
TIPS engine and stop the car on flat ground, Otherwise the tires may suffer
Do not leave children’s toys in the then check oil level with a dipstick. severe damage such as explosion.
car, which may pose potential (Refer to description in section 7-2.)） ● Slow down vehicle speed on rugged
danger, especially in hard braking roads. Otherwise tires and/or
and collision, in which case the In Driving wheels will suffer severe damage.
toys may cause personal injury. Instruments: make sure ● Brake may be wet after washing the
maintenance prompting indicators car or driving on road under deep
and speedometer work normally. water. To check whether the brake
is wet, make sure the environment
Brake: under safe traffic conditions, is safe and then step on the brake
make sure braking does not result in pedal slightly. If you feel that the
deviation of the car. braking force is abnormal, the
brake may be wet. To dry the brake,
Other Abnormalities: check whether slightly step on the braking pedal
there is any leakage or bad while driving the car carefully with
connection, and listen for abnormal parking brake applied.
noise.
If no abnormality is found out, you can
enjoy your driving now.

TIPS car. Also, in this case parking Driving Tips in Winter

● Before driving, make sure that brake can not stop the car
parking brake is released fully firmly. Make sure coolant is suitable for use
and the parking brake indicator Do not stretch any part of your in winter.
goes out. body out of the window in
● Do not leave the car when the driving, which may cause Only use cooling fluid authorized by
engine is running. severe accidents and risk BYD service station. Choose and add
● Do not rest your feet on brake severe personal injury. Take suitable type of cooling fluid into
pedal in driving, which may special care when there are kids cooling system according to
cause dangerous overheating, on the car. environment temperature.
wear and higher fuel Improper cooling fluid may damage
consumption. engine cooling system.
● When on long downhill slope, NOTE
slow down the speed and shift When driving on damp road, NOTE
to low gear. Please note that the avoid deep water as when a large Do not over use water, which may
brake will overheat and function amount of water enters engine damage engine cooling system in
abnormally if you steps on the compartment, the engine and/or winter.
brake pedal too many times. electrical parts may be damaged.
● Take special care when Check Battery and Cable Status
speeding up, shift to
higher/lower gear, or braking on Cold weather may reduce battery
slippery road. Hard acceleration performance, and you shall keep the
or engine braking may result in battery high enough for starting in the
skidding or spinning of the car. winter. Visual check of the battery is
● Do not continue driving when described in section 7-3. BYD service
the brake is wet. Wet brake station can check charging status of
requires longer braking the battery for you.
distance and may cause
deviation of the direction of the

Make sure viscosity of the engine Do not apply parking brake if it may Tow Trailer
oil is suitable for driving in winter. be frozen up.
In parking, shift to gear shift lever to N BYD L3 is designed for transportation
Please refer to section 7-2 for gear and place obstacles around rear of passengers. Towing a trailer may
information on recommended wheels to retain the car. Do not apply pose bad effect to operation,
viscosity of engine oil. If a large parking brake as it may be frozen up performance, braking, endurance,
volume of engine oil for summer use by water or snow, resulting in difficulty fuel economy of the car. Safety
is left in the engine in winter, it may to release the parking brake. and comfort in driving depends on
cause difficulty for engine starting. If proper use of devices and the driver’s
you are not sure about choosing Prevent snow from staying under habitual care in driving.
engine oil, please contact BYD mudguard. For the sake of safety of yourself and
service station for help. Snow or ice under mudguard may others, do not over load the car or tow
make steering difficult. When driving a trailer.Damage or failure cause by
Avoid Door Lock Freezing in winter, you shall stop the check towing a trailer for business purpose
Spray some deicing agent or glycerin regularly to check whether there is ice is not covered by BYD warranty.
in door lock hole to prevent the lock or snow under mudguard.
from freezing. Weight Limit
You are recommended to keep Before towing a trailer, make sure it is
Use Cleanser with Antifreeze certain emergency tools on the car within the car’s capacity. You can
It is available in BYD service stations according to your region. contact the local BYD service station
and all auto part stores. Mixing ratio of Examples of such articles are tire to check the trailer's capacity.
water and antifreeze shall follow chains, window wiper, a bag of sand Towing capacity is measured on level
manufacturer's instruction. or salt, flasher signaling device, road. In region with high altitude,
shovel and connection cables. please take note that the engine
NOTE power and its towing capacity will
Don’t use engine antifreeze or reduce.
other substitutes as cleanser, as
they will damage the vehicle
paint.

TIPS Tire How to Save Fuel and Extend Auto

Towing trailer shall not exceed Service Life
the maximum rated load of the ● Make sure the tire pressure is
two-hook, or it may cause an proper. Refer to description in In simple and easy way you can save
accident and severe personal section 7-2. fuel. Fuel-saving is also helpful to
injury. ● Taking the total weight of a trailer extend service life of the car. Here are
As towing a trailer may require into consideration, keep its tires some tips on saving fuel and
longer braking distance, you shall with proper pressure as specified maintenance expense:
keep a larger interval with other by its manufacturer.
vehicles. For each 10 km/h, the ● Maintain proper pressure in tires.
interval between you car and the Running-in Procedure Insufficient tire pressure may cause
vehicle in front of you shall be no ● For a new auto or after it undergoes excessive tire wear and waste fuel.
less than the total length of your replacement of driving system parts Refer to description in section 7-2.
car and the trailer. Avoid hard (engine, transmission, differential ● Do not leave unnecessary articles
braking to prevent the car from mechanism, wheel bearing, driving on the car. Weight of unwanted
skidding, which may get the car shaft, etc.), do not tow any trailer in articles will increase engine load
out of control. the first 2000 km travel. and consume more fuel.
● Avoid engine long time running idle
Maintenance for warming up. Once the engine
● When towing a trailer, the increased running is stable, you shall speed
load requires more frequent up the car stably. Take note that in
maintenance of the car. cold weather the engine warming
up may take longer time.
● Acceleration shall be slow and
stable. Avoid hard acceleration. Try
to shift to high speed gear as soon
as possible.

● Avoid engine running idle for a long ● Keep proper speed on expressway. TIPS
time. If the car must be stopped for The higher speed, the larger fuel It is prohibited to shut down the
long period, you had better shut consumption. Slower speed can engine when running down a
down the engine. save fuel. slope. The power steering and
● Avoid engine lug-down or ● Keep Front Wheels in Proper vacuum booster will be disabled
overspeed. Select appropriate gear Alignment Do not impact on when the engine is off. Similarly,
according to road surface curbstone, and slow down the emission pollutant control
conditions. speed on rugged road. Bad devices only function when the
● Avoid unnecessary alternative alignment of front wheels may engine is running.
acceleration and deceleration, cause excessive wear of tires, and
which will waste of fuel. also increase engine load and fuel
● Avoid unnecessary stopping or consumption.
braking. In driving, if you keep a ● Keep the chassis clean and free of
steady vehicle speed while taking mud and similar materials. It helps
traffic signaling lights into to reduce vehicle weight and
consideration, you can stop your prevent corrosion.
car for fewer times; and if possible, ● Adjust and Keep Vehicle at Best
take a road without traffic lights. Performance Dirty air filter, spark plug,
Keep proper interval with the engine oil and lubricant, improper
vehicle in front of you to avoid hard throttle clearance, badly adjusted
braking, which is also helpful to brake, etc. may have bad effect on
reduce brake wear. engine performance and increase fuel
● Avoid driving in traffic peak hours or consumption. To extend service life of
traffic jam region. all parts and reduce operating
● Do not rest your feet on clutch pedal expense, regular maintenance is
or brake pedal. It will cause required. When driving under poor
excessive wear, overheating and conditions, such as bad weather,
higher fuel consumption. maintenance to the car shall be more
frequent (Refer to Chapter 6).

Chapter 4
Emergency Treatment
If the Car Cannot Start Up ................................................................. 4-2
If Engine Stalls in Driving .................................................................. 4-5
If the Car Is Overheated .................................................................... 4-5
If the Car Has Flat Tires .................................................................... 4-6
If the Car Gets Stuck ....................................................................... 4-11
Tow the Car..................................................................................... 4-12
Emergency Treatment 4-1

If the Car Cannot Start Up NOTE (b) Start Engine with Fuel Spill
Do not push or pull the car for
(a) Simple Check starting. Otherwise when the If the engine can not start up,
engine starts, there may be maybe there is fuel spill as a result
Before conducting this check, make damage to the car or collision. It of repeated starting.
sure the starting procedure in ―How to may also make three-way
Start Engine‖ in Chapter 3 is catalytic converter overheated, In this case, please step on the
performed properly and there is which may lead to fire. accelerator pedal in full force and
sufficient fuel. meanwhile rotate the ignition switch to
"START". Keep the ignition switch
If the starter of the engine runs at
If Engine Cannot Rotate or Rotate and accelerator pedal in this status for
the normal speed but can not start
Slowly 5 seconds, and then release them.
the engine
Make another attempt to start the
1. Check whether battery terminals engine with your feet off the
1. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or
are tightened and cleaned properly. accelerator pedal.
"OFF" and try again to start the
2. If battery terminals have no If the engine still can not start up after
engine.
problem, turn on rear interior light. If 15 seconds, please release the
2. If the engine can not start up,
the interior light can not be turned on ignition switch, and try starting once
maybe there is fuel spill as a result
or is dim, or when the battery is again several minutes later.
of repeated starting. Please see
depleted in starting, you can try jump If the engine still can not be started,
"(b) Start Engine with Fuel Spill"
starting. See descriptions in ―(c) please contact BYD service store for
for more details.
Jump Starting‖. adjustment or repair.
3. If the engine still can not be started,
If the interior light is on but the engine
please contact BYD service store
cannot start, it shall be repaired or NOTE
for adjustment or repair.
adjusted. Please contact BYD service Each starting attempt shall be no
station for help. more than 30 seconds, or it will
cause overheating of engine or
wires
4-2 Emergency Treatment

(c) Jump Start NOTE

TIPS The charging battery shall be 12V.
To avoid personal injury and damage ● The battery contains toxic and Before conducting a jump start,
to the car and electronic components erosive sulphuric acid. While please make sure the charging
caused by battery explosion, making jump start, please wear battery is applicable.
sulphuric acid burning, electrical safety glasses and protect your
appliances fire, please strictly follow skin, clothes, and the car from Procedures of Jump Start
the instructions below. being spilled with sulphuric
If you are not sure about these acid leakage. 1. If the charging battery is installed
procedures, please contact BYD ● If sulphuric acid comes in on another car, please make sure
service station for help. contact with any part of your there is no contact between two
body or your eyes accidentally, cars. Shut down all unwanted
please take off the clothes lights and electrical devices.
immediately, wash the afflicted 2. If necessary, remove all plugs for
part with clean water, and go to opening of the charging battery
see the doctor quickly. If and depleted battery, and cover a
possible, continue to clean the piece of cloth on the opening.
affected area with sponge or (This is helpful to reduce danger of
cloth soaked in water on the explosion, personal injury and
way to the hospital. burning.)
● If there is flame or sparkle 3. Start and run the engine of the car
nearby, the gas generated by with charging battery for a few
battery may cause explosion. minutes. Step lightly on the
Please use standard wire for accelerator pedal to keep the
jump start and avoid smoking engine running at 2000rpm.
or lighting a match.

Jumper cable
Depleted battery
Charging
battery
Anode Depleted
terminal (―+‖) battery
Jumper cable Anode Cathode Charging
terminal (―+‖) terminal (―-‖) battery
4. Connect wires in order of a, b, c, d: c. Connect the clamp of cathode

(black) starting wire to cathode Connection for Jump Starting
a. Connect the clamp of anode (red) terminal (―-‖) of the charging
jump starting wire to anode battery. For jump starting connection, please
terminal (―+‖) of the depleted d. Connect the another clamp of do not leave the starting wire within
battery. cathode (black) starting wire to a action range of any moving part.
solid, fixed, unpainted metal
b. Connect another clamp of anode fixation point on the car with TIPS
(red) starting wire to anode depleted battery. To avoid personal injury, while
terminal (―+‖) of the charging connecting, please do not lean
battery. Joint point is shown in the figure against the battery or, by
below: accident, make the starting wire
or clamp touch any object except
the appointed battery terminal or
ground point.

5. Start the engine in normal way, and If Engine Stalls in Driving If the Car Is Overheated
then step lightly on the accelerator
pedal to keep the engine running for If Engine Stalls in Driving… If the engine coolant thermometer
several minutes at the speed of 1. Please slow down the car slowly, indicates overheated, or there is
2000rpm. keep moving in a straight way and power loss, loud knocking, or noisy
run off the road to a safe place. bang, that means the engine may be
6. Disconnect the starting wire 2. Turn on the emergency flashlight. overheated. Please handle it as per
carefully in the reversed order of 3. Turn ignition switch on ―ACC‖ or the procedures below…
connection: disconnect the cathode ―LOCK‖, try again to start the
starting wire first, and then disconnect engine. 1 Drive the car off road, stop it and
the anode starting wire. If the engine can not start up, please turn on the emergency flashlight.
see "If the Car Cannot Start Up". Set the transmission to N gear, and
7. Take away the cloth covering the apply the parking brake. Shut down
battery, which may be spilled with TIPS air conditioning if it is running.
sulphuric acid. When the engine is not running,
boosters of brake and steering 2. If there is coolant or steam spouting
8. To relocate the battery, you shall device do not work, which makes out of the radiator or expansion tank,
put all plugs of the battery back in steering and braking more please shut down the engine. Open
place. difficult than usual. engine hood after steam fades away.
If the battery power is discharged for If no coolant or steam is spouting,
reasons unknown (such as a light just keep the engine running and
remaining on), please contact the make sure the cooling fan is working;
BYD service station for examination. if not, please turn off the ignition
switch.

TIPS TIPS the transmission to N gear.

To avoid personal injury, please Under high temperature, it is not 4． All people should get off the car
keep the engine hood closed until allowed to remove the radiator for a place away from traffic.
there is no steam coming out. The cap since the spouting 5． Read the following instructions
spouting of steam or coolant high-temperature steam and carefully:
means high pressure. liquid under pressure may cause
serious personal injury. TIPS
3. Check whether there is obvious To reduce the possibility of
coolant leakage under the radiator, 6. When the coolant temperature falls serious personal injury, please
hose, and the car. Water drops down to normal, check the coolant obey the instructions below when
produced by AC system in use are level in the tank again and add you lift the car by jack.
normal. additional coolant if necessary. Large ● Follow the manufacturer’s
drop of coolant level means leakage instructions on using the jack.
TIPS in the system; please contact BYD ● No part of your body is allowed
When engine is running, please service station for immediate to stay under the car lifted by
keep your hands and clothes examination. jack, or there may be bodily
away from the working fan & injury.
driving belt of the engine. If the Car Has Flat Tires ● When the car is lifted by jack,
do not start the engine or leave
4. If there is coolant leakage, please 1． Please slow down the car slowly, it in running.
shut down the engine at once and keep moving in a straight way ● Park the car on flat and solid
contact BYD service station for help. and run off the road to a safe ground, pull up parking brake
5. In case of no obvious leakage, place. Do not park your car on firmly and shift the
please check the coolant reservoir. the turnout track in the middle of transmission to N gear. If
If it is dry, please add coolant to the a highway. Park the car on firm necessary, lay chock blocks
reservoir until the level is between and flat ground. under the tire which is
two scale marks while the engine is 2． Shut down the engine and turn diagonally opposite to the tire
running. on the emergency flashlight. to be replaced.
3． Apply the parking brake and set ● Make sure the jack is placed on

the right lifting point. Lifting up

the car by a jack not placed
properly may damage the car or
cause the car dropping down
from the jack, which may result
in personal injuries.
● When the car is supported
completely by jack, no one is
allowed to stay under the car.
● Lifting up the car only for tire
replacement purpose.
● Do not lift up the car when
someone is in it. Rotate the terminal of the jack
● Do not put any thing at the top Take out tools required and the
manually
or bottom of the jack while spare tire.
lifting. Remove: rotate the terminal in
● Just lift the car to a height that 1． Toolkit
direction 1 until the jack
allows tire removal and 2． Jack become flexible.
replacement. 3． Spare tire Storage: rotate the terminal in
direction 2 until the jack is fixed
NOTE In emergency conditions, you may tightly to prevent it from being
have to repair the car by yourself. thrown forward when there is
Do not continue driving the car
Please be familiar with the use crash or emergency braking.
with a flat tire. Even a short trip
method and storage location of the
may damage the tire permanently.
jack and various tools.
Tools Required and Spare Tire

Block Wheels Unscrew Bolts on Wheel with a Flat

Tire
Loosen and remove the bolts, then

take out the spare tire. 2. While lifting, please lay the
chock block under the wheel in the
To store the tire, please put the diagonal direction of the flat tire to 3. Unscrew all bolts on the wheel
outside of the tire downward in place, prevent the car sliding. with a flat tire.
and then fasten the tire in the
opposite order to prevent it from being Put the chock block in front of a front Before lifting up the car, please
thrown forward when there is crash or wheel or behind a rear wheel. loosen bolts on the wheel by rotating
emergency braking. them anticlockwise.
For better torque, you can fit a
spanner onto the bolt with its handle
on the right as shown in the figure
above. Grip at the end of the spanner
handle and pull upwards. Please
avoid the spanner slipping out of the
bolt.

Do not remove the bolts, just loosen Lift Up Vehicle TIPS

them by rotating one cycle and a half. When the car is supported
completely by jack, no one is
TIPS allowed to stay under the car.
Do not apply engine oil or
lubricant on the bolts, or they will Replace Wheels
get loose, which may cause the
wheel detached and lead to
serious accident.
Jack Positioning
5. Make sure nobody is in the car,

and lift up the car to a height that
allows installation of spare tire.
Please notice that it needs larger

clearance to install the spare tire than 6. Remove wheel bolts and replace
remove the flat tire. the tire.
To lift up the car, please insert the
jack handle into the jack (loose joint) Take off the flat tire and put it aside.
and rotate it clockwise. When the jack Roll the spare tire to the installation
touches the car and starts lifting, position, align the bolt to tire hole, and
4. Place the jack under the proper please check again if the jack is at the
lifting point. then raise the tire until the top bolt fit
right position. into the screw hole. Rotate the tire
Make sure that the jack is placed on push it until all bolts can fit into
flat and solid ground. corresponding screw holes.

Reinstall Wheel Bolts TIPS

Do not apply engine oil or
lubricant on the bolts, or they will
get loose, which may cause the
wheel detached and lead to
serious accident. 。 If there is
engine oil or lubricant on the
bolts or nuts, clean them
immediately.
Lower Down Vehicle
Before installation, please brush off all

corrosive materials on the installation
surface with a wire brush. During
installation, the metal area on the 7. Reinstall all wheel bolts
installation surfaces must be in well manually.
contact with each other, or the wheel
bolts may get loose, which may cause To reinstall bolts, please manually
the tire falling off in driving. tighten them with wedged end inward
first. Push the wheel backward and try
to further tighten the bolts manually.
8. Lower down the car to ground

and tighten the wheel bolts.

To lay down the car, please rotate the After Tire Replacement TIPS
jack handle counterclockwise. Before driving, please make sure
Please use a spanner for wheel bolt 9. The tire pressure after all tools, jack, and flat tire are
to tighten the bolts. Do not use any replacement. fixed in their storage position so
other tools or lever, like hammer, tube, as to reduce the possibility of
or your feet. Adjust the tire pressure to the value personal injury in case of a crash
Make sure the spanner is fitted onto specified in Chapter 8. If the current or emergency braking.
the bolts firmly. pressure is lower than specified value,
As per the order shown in the figure please drive the car slowly to the If the Car Gets Stuck
above, tighten the bolts slightly one by nearby service station for air
one, repeat the procedure until all the charging. If the car gets stuck in snow, mud, or
bolts are fastened firmly. sand, please try to get it out by
Do not forget to install the tire valve pushing it forward or backward.
cap, or dust and moisture will enter
the valve core to cause possible air TIPS
TIPS leakage. If the tire valve cap is
● Please make sure no part of If there are persons or objects
missing, please use a new one
your body and no one nearby near the car, please do not try to
immediately.
will get injured while laying move the car by pushing it
down the car onto the ground. forward and backward. If not,
10. Put tools, jack and flat tire in
● When the tire is replaced, once the car gets out and
proper storage.
please use the spanner with a suddenly moves forward or
torque of 103N·m (10.5 kgf·m) to backward, there may be personal
After tire replacement, please use a
fasten the bolts. Otherwise the injury or damage to objects.
torque spanner to tighten the wheel
bolts will get loose, which may bolts to the torque specified in
cause the tire falling off and Chapter 8. The flat tire should be
result in serious accident. repaired by a qualified technician.

Tow the Car Emergency Towing

Use proper towing devices to tow the
car to avoid damage.
Improper towing may damage the car.

Tow from the front Most personnel handling towing know
the right method, but something may
go wrong accidentally. To avoid
damage to the car, please follow the
precautions below.
Precautions for Towing:

Tow from the rear Towing should use safety chain
system and abide to applicable
national and local laws. The wheels
touching the ground and their axle For emergency towing, you can
should be in good condition. If they contact BYD service station to handle
are damaged, you shall use platform on your behalf.
Use platform truck truck for towing.
If you can not find a towing company
under emergency situation, please tie
the towing cable or chain to the
emergency towing hook at the bottom
of the car for temporary towing. In this
case, you shall be extremely careful.

NOTE
◆ Please use the specified NOTE
towing hook, or the car may be Please use the towing cable or
damaged. chain designed specifically for
◆ Do not tow the car from the car towing. Tie the cable or chain
rear side with all four wheels on to the towing hook firmly.
the ground, or it will seriously
damage the transmission. Before towing, please release the
parking brake and set the
The driver should sit inside steering transmission to N gear. The ignition
the car and controlling the brake. switch should be at "ACC" (engine
Towing in this way may only move the shut down) or "ON" (engine running).
car slowly for a short distance on a
hard road. Meanwhile it requires that TIPS
the wheels, shafts, transmission, When the engine is not running,
drivetrain, steering wheel, and brake boosters of brake and steering
be in good condition. device do not work, which makes
steering and braking more
TIPS difficult than usual.
Take special care when towing
the car. Please avoid sudden
startup and unstable driving
operation, which may exert great
stress on emergency towing
hook, and towing cable/chain.
The hook, towing cable/chain may
crack, in which case there may be
serious personal injury or
damage to the car.


Chapter 5
Anti-corrosion and Auto Exterior
Maintenance
Anti-corrosion .................................................................................... 5-2
Tips on Maintenance of Paint Surface .............................................. 5-3
Washing and Waxing ........................................................................ 5-4
Inside Cleaning ................................................................................. 5-6
Anti-corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance 5-1

Anti-corrosion always under moisture or humidity, need to pay extra attention as

even if the rest parts are kept dry, getting the slurry and crumbs wet
Proper maintenance can protect the corrosion will occur. without removing them may cause
car against corrosion for a long time. ● High compartment temperature may severer damage. Please avoid the
cause corrosion to the parts which dust jamming the drain hole on the
The common causes for car can not get dry quickly due to lack lower edge of the door, sill plate,
corrosion are: of proper ventilation. and frame, otherwise water
The above items show that it is very accumulated will lead to corrosion.
● Saline-alkali, dust, and moisture import to keep the car, especially its ● Arrange a thorough cleaning for the
concentrates at unaccessible part bottom, clean and repair the damaged chassis when winter is over.
under the bottom of the car. paint and protection coating as soon For more hints, refer to "Washing and
● The paint film or base coating is as possible. Waxing".
scratched by slight crash or foreign
bodies such as sand. To prevent corrosion of BYD L3, Check the car's paint and
please follow the instructions decorative pieces. When there is
If operating the car under special below: any fragment or crack on the paint
circumstance or environment, film, please repair it at once to avoid
please take special care: Wash the car regularly. Washing commencement of corrosion at this
your car regularly can keep it clean. location. If the fragments or cracks
● The dust on the road with But for anti-corrosion purpose, please peel off the metal surface, please
saline-alkali or chemical abide by the following points: contact the BYD service station for
substances will speed up corrosion; ● In winter if you drive the car on the repair.
the air along the seacoast or in road with saline-alkali or live by the
regions polluted by industries is sea, please wash the running part of Check inside of the carriage.
also saline. the car at least once per month to Moisture and dust will concentrate
● High moisture will speed up reduce corrosion. beneath the floor mats and cause
corrosion, especially at a site with a ● High pressure water or steam is corrosion, please check the underside
temperature just over 0°C. effective for cleaning chassis and of the floor mats frequently and make
● When certain parts of the car are wheel cover. Slurry and dirt in these sure it is dry. When you transport
positions are difficult to remove; you chemicals, detergent, fertilizer, salt
5-2 Anti-corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance

and similar materials, please pay Tips on Maintenance of Paint be damaged. When the car is used
particular attention and use proper Surface along seacoast or in a region with
containers. In case of any spillage or heavy pollution, you shall wash the
leakage, please clean and dry the Pay attention to the following points in car daily.
affected part immediately. use and maintenance of the car: (4) Only use damp, clean and soft
(1) Clean the dust on the car before, sponge or finishing cloth to wipe the
Use mudguard. When driving in during and after using the car, which car, and make sure metal and sand
saline-alkali area or on the gravel can reduce dust absorption by static. particle does not exist in it. Do not
road, you can use mudguard to (2) Wash the car timely after rain. The use dry cloth, sponge or towel to wipe
protect the car. The mudguard with taint left by rain on the car body will it to avoid scratching. When wiping,
bigger size and shorter clearance shrink in size after rain stops, which move the cloth gently along the
from the ground has better means acid materials in the rain will running water, and do not move in
protection effect. Small mudguard concentrate. Clean the taint as soon circle or perpendicular to the running
for wheel cover is optional for BYD as possible to avoid harm to the paint water.
L3, installation of which is available surface caused by the taint. (5) Taint of strongly corrosive stuff,
at BYD service station. (3) Wash the car after the engine such as pitch, bird manure and insect
cools down. Do not wash the car in remains, shall be cleaned timely.
Park the car in a well ventilated strong sunlight or high temperature, Please use special purpose detergent.
garage rather than in damp or otherwise the detergent will form taint Do not use knife or gasoline to
unventilated place. on the paint surface after quick drying. remove the taint, otherwise the paint
If you wash the car by yourself, only surface may be damaged.
Washing your car in the garage or use special-purpose detergent and (6) Do not touch the paint with greasy
parking after a drive on a wet or neutral running water. Do not use hands, wipe the paint with greasy
snowy road will get the garage damp strongly alkaline washing power, soap cloth, or put any tool with grease on it
and thus cause corrosion. Even water and detergent, which may wash or finishing cloth dipped in organic
though the garage is dry, the car will away grease in the paint and speed solvent on the car body, otherwise
also get damp and suffer corrosion if it up aging. When washing the car at a there may be harmful chemical
is poorly ventilated. carwash, prevent the staff from using reaction.
dewaxing detergent, or the paint may (7) If there is no obvious scratch, do
not make repainting as the new paint

color may vary with the original paint. Washing and Waxing TIPS
(8) In case that the car will not be Please protect your hands from
used for a long period, please park it Cleaning for BYD L3 hurt while cleaning the underside
in a well-ventilated garage or similar of the floor or chassis.
place, and use a special-purpose car Clean the car in normal way.
cover. For a short period parking, 1. Use water pipe to wash away the
please select a shade place. In the cases below, the paint may loose dirt, slurry and saline-alkali
(9) Prevent strong impact, knock or peel off and there will be corrosion in at the bottom of the car and in the
scratch to the paint film. If the paint the car body and parts. Please clean sunk places of wheels.
has scratch, sinking or peeling off, the car immediately. 2. Use neutral detergent to wash the
please make repair in time, and you ● Driving along the seacoast. car, following the manufacturer's
are recommended to go to a ● Driving on the road covered with instructions when mixing the
professional auto beauty store. anti-freezer. detergent with water. Dip a soft
(10) Use carbon detergent to clean ● Stuck with coal tar, resin, bird cloth into the detergent to wipe the
glossy metal parts, and apply waxing manure, and insect remains. car gently, and use soap water
regularly for protection. ● Driving in an area with heavy smoke, and clean water to remove the dirt.
(11) Use quality detergent for coal ash, dust, iron scurf, or 3. Flushing with running water,
cleaning of trimming, and do not use chemical substances. otherwise when the soap water
excessive force when waxing to ● The car is obviously covered with get dry, it will leave taints.
prevent the base layer from exposing dust and slurry. Especially, please use clean water
when the paint is penetrated. to flush each part of the car after
Apply waxing when it is required and Manual Cleaning for BYD L3 washing in the summer.
go to auto beauty store for 4. To avoid leaving water mark,
maintenance regularly (at least once Clean the car in shade place when please wipe it dry with clean soft
per quarter) to keep the paint surface the body does not feel hot. towel. Do not wipe or press too
glossy. hard, or the paint surface may be
damaged.

Decorative plastic pieces on NOTE Waxing for BYD L3

wheels: the decorative plastic pieces Do not use such organic
may be damaged by organic substances as gasoline, To keep the glossy surface as
substances easily. If any organic kerosene, naphtha, and strong brand-new, we suggest you to
substance spills onto the decorative solvent as they may cause polish and wax the car regularly.
pieces, please wash it away by clean poisoning or damage. Waxing shall be done once per month
water and check whether the or when the car body shows poor
decorative pieces are hurt. water-resistant performance.
Auto Car Washing
1. Before waxing, please wash and
TIPS dry the car body even if you use the
You can wash your car at an
Do not install plastic decorative mixture of detergent and wax.
automatic carwash station. But please
pieces which have been seriously 2. Please use quality polish and car
take notice that some types of
damaged on wheels, or they may wax. When the polishing coat has
brushes, unfiltered water, and the
drop off the wheel while driving been weathered seriously, please
wash process adopted by the
and thus lead to accident. use the cleaning polish which is
machine will hurt the painted surface.
separated from the car wax. Follow
Damage to the painted surface will
Aluminum wheel: Wash it only with the instructions and precautions
reduce its duration and gloss,
neutral soap water or neutral from the manufacturer. The chrome
particularly for the car in dark color.
detergent. plated surface also needs polishing
Usually the staff from carwash will tell
Plastic bumper: be careful in washing and waxing.
you which washing process is most
it. Do not use detergent containing 3. On a large surface, if the water can
proper for your car.
grinding medium to wipe it, because not form beads but stay on the
its front side is soft. surface, you shall wax the car.
Asphalt from the road: wash it by

turpentine or detergent marked as
non-harmful to the painted surface.

NOTE powder or liquid which shall be mixed with any normal household detergent.
When the car is placed in painting with water to generate foam. Use a
& polishing workshop with high sponge or brush dipped with foam to NOTE
temperature for repainting, please wash the carpet by moving in circle. When cleaning the internal side of
remove the plastic bumper from Do not use water to keep the carpet the rear window, pay attention to
the car, or the heat may damage dry. Please read and strictly follow the not scratching or damaging
the bumper. instructions from the detergent heating wire or its connector.
manufacturer.
Inside Cleaning
Please use damp and soft cloth to
Seat Belts
TIPS clean the air conditioning control
Do not wash the floor with water panel, stereo system, instrument
The seat belt can be washed with
or allow the water to flow onto the panel, control panel, and switches.
neutral soap water or warm water.
floor while cleaning the car inside
or outside; otherwise water may Dip a clean and soft cloth into the
Use sponge or soft cloth to clean it.
enter the audio devices or other water or warm water, and then wipe
Check if the seat belt has excessive
electric appliances on or under away the dust gently.
wear or cut.
the carpet (mat), which may result
in malfunction of the devices and NOTE
corrosion of the car body NOTE
◆ Do not use organic substances
◆ The seat belt can not be
(like solvent, kerosene, alcohol,
Carpet cleaned with coloring agent or
or gasoline) and acid-base
bleacher, or its strength will be
solutions, because these
Please use quality foam detergent to weakened.
chemicals will lead to color
clean the carpet. ◆ Do not use the seat belt until it change, taint, and peeling on the
is dry. surface.
First use the dust collector to absorb ◆ Before using detergent or
the dust. Several kinds of foam Doors and Windows polish, first please make sure
detergents are applicable: some are they do not include the
packed in aerosol can, and some are Doors and windows can be cleaned

substances mentioned above .

◆ If you use new liquid detergent,
please do not spill the liquid onto
the inside surface of the car as
they may contain harmful
substance. If any spilling, please
clean up the spilled liquid at
once in the way described
previously.
Leather Trimming inside the Car

For leather trimming, you can use
neutral detergent intended for woolen
fabrics to clean them.
Use a soft cloth dipped with 5% of

neutral detergent intended for woolen
fabrics to erase the dust, and then
wipe off the residual detergent with a
clean wet cloth.
If any part of the leather gets wet after

cleaning, please wipe it dry with a
clean soft cloth and keep it in the
ventilated shade for drying.


chapter 6
Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance...................................................................................... 6-2
How to judge the vehicle needs maintenance? ................................. 6-3
BYD L3 Maintenance Program.......................................................... 6-3
Maintenance Instructions 6-1

Maintenance a economical driving and maintaining reliable and economical.

car which dispenses with many
Scheduled maintenance is very maintenance services required before. Which maintenance items can be
important To ensure your car runs with best completed by driver himself?
travel efficiency, you must follow the
BYD Auto Company strongly maintenance program. Many maintenance items can be
recommends that users protect their easily completed by driver himself, as
new L3 BYD cars by following the Where can you get maintenance long as he has some knowledge
maintenance program, because service? about mechanical maintenance and
scheduled maintenance serves the also has some basic auto tools For
following purposes: It is best to get car maintenance from easy operations, you can refer to
local BYD service station. section 7.
 Save fuel Technicians in BYD are all Notes: special tools and professional
 Extend its operating life well-trained professionals. They will skills are required for part of
 Enjoy driving get the latest service information, maintenance operation. These items
 Drive safely such as proceedings about technique, shall be maintained by qualified
 Drive stably maintenance gist and internal training technicians. Even though the driver is
 Conform to regulations on program of special repair shop. They a well-experienced technician, BYD
maintenance have completed study in BYD Auto Auto Company still recommends you
 Conform to governmental Company before working, instead of contact BYD service station for repair
regulations study while working. Is it the best and maintenance. What's more, they
way? can keep a record of maintenance for
NOTE BYD service station has spent a large your car, which will be very helpful
Please refer to BYD L3 amount of money on special tools and when you need maintenance service.
Maintenance & Repair Manual and maintenance equipment for BYD cars,
turn to BYD service station which helps to better complete tasks
regularly for car maintenance. as well as reduce expenses.
The maintenance department of BYD
BYD L3 car has been designed to be service station can perform all the
maintenance program for your car –
6-2 Maintenance Instructions

How to judge the vehicle need movement of suspension device BYD L3 Maintenance Program
maintenance?  Braking is disabled; brake pedal
or clutch pedal feels like sponge; BYD L3 maintenance program is
Pay attention to changes of car brake pedal almost touches the designed for ensuring stable driving,
performance and sound, as well as floor; when braking, the car turns reducing faults and driving safely and
visualized signs for necessary repair. to one side. economically.
Some important conditions are shown  Temperature of coolant still You can refer to the schedule for
as below: continue to be too high intervals of maintenance, which is
 The engine is misfiring, unstable almost scheduled according to the
or sounds ―bang‖ If any conditions above, drive your car reading on odometer or time interval.
 Driving force is reduced to BYD service station as soon as It is subject to what comes first.
obviously possible, as your car may need For maintenance item out of the last
 Abnormal noises made by adjustment or repair. expiration date, it can also be
engine maintained at the same interval.
 The car is leaking at its bottom
(yet air conditioning water drop Maintenance interval for each item
is normal)）
TIPS are all recorded in the maintenance
Do not keep on driving without program.
 Exhaust sound changes (it may
any inspection, or it may cause Rubber hose (used for cooling and
indicate carbon monoxide
serious car damage and human heating system, brake system and
leak)You must drive with
injury. fuel system) shall be checked by
windows opened and check the
exhaust system immediately.） qualified technicians according to the
 Flat tire; excessive noise made BYD L3 maintenance program.
by tires during turning a corner; These are extremely important
uneven tire wear maintenance items. If any
 The car leans to one side during deterioration or damage, the hose
driving in a straight line on the shall be replaced immediately. Notes:
flat ground. rubber hose will be deteriorated with
 Abnormal noises related to the passing years, thus it may cause
expansion, abrasion or breakage.

Requirements for Maintenance Program
BYD L3 auto must be maintained according to the normal maintenance

program (you can refer to “Maintenance Program”).
If the car is operated under the following one or more special conditions, some maintenance item is required to be
performed more frequently.
A. Road Conditions B. Driving Conditions

1. Drive on rugged, muddy or 1. When the car has towed a trailer;
snowmelt road used a camping trailer or top
2. Drive on the dusty road clamping bracket
2. When the car has run at a short
distance repeatedly below 0 ℃ ,
within 8km.
When the car has idled for a long time or
long run at a low speed such as police
car, taxi or delivery car.

Maintenance Program
Maintenance Operations: I = check, correct or replace when necessary; R = replace, change or lubricate; C = clean
Maintenance Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first
Intervals ×1,000km 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73
Forced
Months Mainte 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
Maintenance Items nance
Basic parts of engine
1. Check if any crack, flying chip, wear on the drive belt
I I I I I I I I
and adjust its tensity
2. Check if any damage on the ignition cable I I I
General using
I I I R
3. Replace the timing belt of conditions
engine Rigorous using
R: every 70,000km
conditions
4. Check if the oil and gas control system of crankcase is
I I I
normal
5. Check and replace the spark plug I I R I I R I
6. Check if the cooling water pipe is damaged and
I I I I
confirm if the pipe joint is locked tightly
7. Check the engine coolant level in the over flow pot I I I I I I I I
8. Replace the engine coolant R R R
9. Check if the air filter General using
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
element is blocked and conditions
damaged Rigorous using
I: shorten the cycle as required
conditions
10. Replace the air filter General use conditions R R R R R R R
element Rigorous using
R：Shorten the cycle as required
conditions

Maintenance Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first

Interval ×1,000km 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73
Forced
Months Mainte 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
Maintenance Items nance
11. Check the gear oil level in manual transmission box I I I I I I I I
General using
12. Replace the gear oil in the I R R R R
conditions
manual transmission box
Rigorous using
R：Shorten the cycle as required
conditions
General using Free from replacing, just check and supplement it every 1 year or
13. Check and replace the oil conditions 20,000km
in automatic transmission box Rigorous using
Replace it every 40,000km
conditions
Replace the lubricating oil and oil filter in CVT
Replace it every 60,000km
transmission
General using
Replace it every 6 months or every 5,000km
conditions
14. Replace engine oil
Rigorous using
Every 3,000km
conditions
General using
Replace it every 6 months or every 5,000km
15. Replace the engine oil conditions
filter element Rigorous using
Every 3,000km
conditions
16. Check the electrolyte of battery I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
17. Check the engine idle speed I I I I I I I I
18. Check the ignition timing I I I I
19. Check the air hose of crankcase I I I I I I I
20. Check the valve gap I I I I I

21. Check the joint of exhaust pipe for gas leak I I I I I I I

22. Throttle Body C C C C C C C
23. Injection nozzle C C C C C C C
24. Check the oxygen sensor I I I I I I I
25. Check the three-way catalytic converter I I I I I I I
Fuel and Exhaust Purification Control System
26. Fuel filter R R R R R R R
27. Fuel tank cover, fuel pipe and joint I I I I
Maintenance Interval Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first

×1,000km 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73
Maintenance Items Forced
Months Mainte 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
nance
28. Activated carbon canister I I I I I I I
Chassis and Car Body
29. Brake pedal and parking brake I I I I I I I I
30. Brake pad and brake disc I I I I I I I I
31. Brake fluid I I I I R I I I R I I I R I I
32. Pipeline and hose of brake system I I I I I I I
33. Power steering fluid I R I R I R I
34. Steering wheel, draw bar I I I I I I I
35. Transmission shaft dust cover I I I I I I I
36. Ball pin and dust cover I I I I I I I I
37. Front and rear suspension device I I I I I I I
38. Tire and inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
39. Check the front and rear wheel alignment I I I I I I I I I I I
40. Check if the wheel bearing has end play I I I I I I I

41. Cooling or heating system I I I I I I I I

42. Air filter of air conditioner I R R R R R R R
43. Refrigerant of air conditioner/cooling device I I I I I I I
44. Check the SRS system I I I I I I I
45. Check the car body for damage Every year
Notes:
“Rigorous Using Conditions” specifications only apply to the cars used in rigorous using conditions. It
includes as follows:
Drive in the dusty areas or often expose the car in air with salt or by the sea;
（1） Drive on the rugged road, road full of water or mountain road;
（2） Drive in the cold area;
（3） The engine runs idle for a long time or often runs for a short distance in cold season;
（4） Use the brake frequently and often slam the brake;
（5） Use the car as a tractor-trailer;
（6） Use the car as a taxi or an operating car;
（7） Above 32℃, drive the car in the crowded urban area for more than 50% running time;
（8） Above 30℃, drive the car at 120km/hour or a higher speed for more than 50% running time;
（9） Overloaded running.

Chapter 7
Section 1
Self-maintenance
Foreword
Engine Compartment Appearance .................................................... 7-2
Fuse Location.................................................................................... 7-3
Notes of Self-maintenance ................................................................ 7-3
Location of Jack ................................................................................ 7-5
Self-maintenance 7-1
Engine Compartment Appearance
1. Distribution box assembly

2. Engine oil level dipstick
3. Overflow tank of engine
coolant
4. Fuel flap of engine oil
5. Battery
6. Radiator
7. Electric cooling fan
8. Condenser
9. Windscreen cleanser
container
7-2 Self-maintenance
Fuse Location Notes of Self-maintenance
In case of self maintenance, you must

follow the correct procedures in this
section.
You must pay attention to that

incorrect or incomplete maintenance
operations may cause operating
problems.
This section only makes explanations

on maintenance operations which can
Please refer to section 8 ―Fuse and be easily done by yourself. As said in
Relay‖ for the name of electric section 6, some items must still be
appliance protected by each fuse. maintained by qualified technicians
with special tools.
During operation, you must pay

special attention to avoiding
accidental injuries. You are required
to follow the special preventive
measures below.
TIPS cooling fan or radiator grill, you skin inflammation and skin
● When the engine is running, must confirm that the ignition cancer. Thus, you must pay
you must keep your hands, switch has been turned off. attention to avoiding long or
clothes and tools away from When turning on the ignition frequent touch of these engine
the running fans and drive belt switch, if the temperature of oils. You can wash the used
of engine.(It is best to take engine coolant rises and/or engine oil on your skin with
down such things as finger turning on the air conditioner, soap and fresh water.
ring, watch and necktie.)● After the electric cooling fan of ● Do not put the used engine oil
you drive the car, the engine will start running in the place within the reach of
temperature of such things as automatically. children.
its engine, radiator, exhaust ● Nearby the fuel tank or battery, ● Dispose of the used engine oil
pipe, hold-up vessel of power do not smoke, to avoid and filter by some safe and
steering fluid and spark plug generating spark and naked satisfied means and do not
cover must be very high in the flame, as it may cause fire. throw them together with the
engine compartment. ● Handle the storage battery household garbage, in the
Thus, you must be careful and with special care, as it contains sewer or on the ground. Refer
do not touch them. The poisonous gas and corrosive to BYD service station for
temperature of engine oil, fluid sulfuric acid. recycling or disposing
and spark plug must be very ● The car shall only be lifted by a methods.
high, too. jack. Do not crawl under the ● Since brake fluid may damage
● If the engine is very hot, do not car; lift it with car lifting jack or the eyes as well as the paint
take down the radiator cover or other firm braces. finish, you must be very careful
screw off the drain plug to ● Now matter operating on the in filling brake fluid; if it
avoid burning. top or bottom of the car, you splashes into the eyes, wash
● Do not leave any flammable must use eyes protector, to with fresh water immediately; if
material in the engine avoid dropping or falling your eyes still feel
compartment such as paper or objects and splashing fluid. uncomfortable, you must go to
cloth. ● Used engine oil contains see a doctor.
● If you work near electric potential pollutants, which may
cause skin diseases such as
NOTE taken down, otherwise it may Location of Jack

◆ Remember, storage battery cause excessive wear of engine
and ignition coil bears high and meanwhile backfire will
current or high voltage. Pay cause fire in the engine
attention to short circuit caused compartment.
by accidents. ◆ Notes: do not scratch the
◆ If the coolant overflows, you glass by the wiper bracket.
must wash it with water, to ◆ In closing the engine cover,
avoid damaging the check if any tools or cloths are
components or paint finish. left in the engine compartment.
◆ Do not drop any dirt or any
other things into the spark plug
hole.
◆ Do not lever up the external Front
electrode of spark plug at the
side of central electrode.
◆ You can only use the specified
spark plug. Using other spark
plug may damage the engine or
generate radio interference.
◆ Do not fill too much power
steering fluid, or the power
steering gear may be damaged.
◆ If the brake fluid overflows,
you must wash it with water, to
avoid damaging the
components or paint finish. Back
◆ Do not drive with the air filter
When lifting a car with jack, place it will damage the car or the car
in proper position as shown in the may drop from the jack to cause
figure. human injuries.
● When the car is only lifted by a
TIPS jack, do not crawl under the car;
In lifting, you must follow the a car supporting bracket is
regulations below to reduce the required.
possibility of human injuries: ● Do not lift the car if any people
● Avoid breathing the gas in it.
exhausted by the engine. The ● In lifting the car, do not put any
exhaust gas contains carbon thing on the top or bottom of the
monoxide, colorless and jack.
odorless. It may cause
consciousness loss, and even
death. NOTE
● Do not place any part of your Make sure the jack is stored
body under the car lifted by a properly, or it may damage the
jack. Otherwise, it may cause car.
human injuries.
● In lifting a car with a jack, do not
start or run the engine.
● Stop the car on the flat ground,
make sure the parking brake is
applied and block the wheels
opposite the lifting point, when
necessary.
● Make sure the jack is placed in
the correct lifting point. Lifting
the car in incorrect lifting point
Chapter 7
Section 2
Self-maintenance
Engine and Chassis
Check Engine Oil Level ..................................................................... 7-8
Check Fluid Level in Gearbox ......................................................... 7-10
Check Cooling Fluid Level in Engine ............................................... 7-12
Check Radiator and Condenser ...................................................... 7-13
Check Tire Pressure ....................................................................... 7-13
Check and Replace Tire .................................................................. 7-14
Tires Rotation .................................................................................. 7-16
Replace Tire .................................................................................... 7-17
Precautions on Aluminum Wheel .................................................... 7-17
Check Engine Oil Level 4. Pull out the dipstick, place a piece NOTE
of fabric at its end and check the ◆ Do not splash engine oil on
engine oil level. parts of the car.
Low level High level ◆ Do not add too much oil, or
NOTE engine may be damaged.
Do not drop engine oil on parts of ◆ Check the oil level with
the car. dipstick after you finish adding
engine oil.
If the oil level is near the low oil line,
you shall add additional engine oil of Engine Oil Specification
the same type in the engine.
Correct Overfull Only use lubricating oil approved by
Oil filling
Remove the engine oil fill cap, add a BYD-authorized service stations or
small amount of engine oil and then equivalents in compliance with the
check the dipstick. You are following grade and viscosity.
Shut down engine at operating
temperature, and check engine oil recommended to use funnel when
adding engine oil. Engine Oil Grade for Gasoline
level with dipstick. Engine:
1. To get accurate reading, you shall
After adding engine oil, the oil level SAE 5W—30 above -30℃
pack the car on flat ground. Shut
shall be located between the low oil SAE 15W—40 above
down the engine and wait for a few
minutes so that engine oil is line and high oil line on the dipstick as -15℃
collected at the bottom of the shown in the figure above. API Grade: SG or above
engine. When the oil level is proper, install the Amount: 3.1L (liter)
2. Pull out the dipstick, place a piece fill cap and tighten it manually.
of fabric at its end and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the dipstick again. You shall
insert it to the bottommost position
for accurate reading.
Recommended viscosity (SAE): Engine Oil Identification Label
One or two API registration label is

available on some engine tank for
reference when choosing oil.
API classification label is somewhere

on the outside of the tank.
Engine oil quality is indicated on the

Predicted temperature range prior label top according to API (American
to next oil change Petroleum Institute) standard, such as
SL. SAE viscosity is indicated at the
API Classification Label middle of the label, such as 10W-30.
In extremely cold weather, SAE 10W -
―Energy-Conserving‖ symbol at the
30 oil or oil with higher viscosity may
bottom of the label indicates that it
cause difficulty to start the engine, so
can save engine oil.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is
recommended.
Certification of ILSAC (International
Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee) is at the front
side of the oil tank.
ILSAC Certification Label
Check Fluid Level in Gearbox
Manual Gearbox Transmission

fluid
1. Check Fluid Level in BS15 Gearbox
Check the fluid level in gearbox when

transmission is at the normal
operating temperature of 80℃ with
the car parking on flat ground. Oil filling plug Level of gear fluid
Remove the bolt of fluid filler opening
of the transmission, and touch the
Transmission fluid shall be replaced
fluid level within the bolt hole with a
Position of oil filling plug by mileage or interval as specified in
finger carefully. The fluid level shall
Periodic Maintenance Table. The
reach the edge of the bolt hole. If not,
Clean up overflowing fluid existing transmission fluid shall be
please add original MTF (manual
immediately as it may damage parts drained completely before filling new
transmission fluid) from BYD until the
in the engine compartment. transmission fluid.
fluid overflow from the filler opening.
At last, install back and tighten the
If original MTF is not available, you Please contact BYD service station if
bolt of the fluid filler opening.
can use API certified gear oil as you have any doubt about checking
substitute. For specific specifications, fluid level or filling fluid in gearbox.
please refer to Maintenance Manual
or contact BYD service station.
Note: no water can be contained in the bolt of the fluid filler opening.
gear fluid so as to avoid rusting the Transmission fluid shall be replaced
components in the transmission. by mileage or interval as specified in
Periodic Maintenance Table. The
existing transmission fluid shall be
drained completely before filling new
transmission fluid.
Please contact BYD service station if

you have any doubt about checking
Drain plug fluid level or filling fluid in gearbox.
Position of drain plug
Note: no water can be contained in
2. Check Fluid Level in BYD5T-14 the gear fluid so as to avoid rusting
Gearbox the components in the transmission.
Check the fluid level in gearbox when CVT transmission

transmission is at the normal
operating temperature of 80℃ with 1. Oil filling instruction
the car parking on flat ground.
Remove the bolt of fluid filler opening Range of application: new gearbox
of the transmission, and touch the install to a new vehicle (size of empty
fluid level within the bolt hole with a oil tank is 440×120mm) gearbox was
finger carefully. The fluid level shall filled with a number of oil before
reach the edge of the bolt hole. If not, If original MTF is not available, you
shipment.
please add original MTF (manual can use API certified gear oil as
- Firstly, pull out the oil filling plug
transmission fluid) from BYD until the substitute. For specific specifications,
which is at the top of gearbox.
fluid overflow from the filler opening. please refer to Maintenance Manual
or contact BYD service station. - Fill in 4.10±0.05L transmission oil.
At last, install back and tighten the
- Reinstall the oil filling plug. not exceed 2500rpm) Check Cooling Fluid Level in
- Tighten torque: 18~24Nm - Loosen the accelerator until you stop Engine
the car (the noise made by air
2.Oil level checking procedure circulation when starting will Check the transparent overflow tank
disappear). of the cooling fluid when the engine is
Range of application: all of the other - Heat the gasoline; be careful to drive cold. If the cooling fluid level is
checking and filling (oil level checking, at least for 5 minutes or wait until the located between ―FULL‖ and ―LOW‖
filling again……) temperature of transmission reaches line on the tank, it is in compliance
The proper checking method for fuel 60℃. with the requirement. If the fluid level
level is shown as follows, after filling - Stop the car on flat ground or slope. is low, additional cooling fluid shall be
oil for the first time(If need to filling - Step on brake pedal. added. (Refer to section ―Choose
again for maintenance or oil - Wait for 2 seconds. Cooling Fluid‖ below for information
replacement etc, check the oil level - Switch the gear to ―R‖ (Neutral). on usable type of cooling fluid.)
refer to Oil filling instruction and the - Wait for 10 seconds.
procedures below ) - Switch the gear to ―P‖ (Park). The cooling fluid level in the overflow
- Run the engine at an idle speed. tank varies with the temperature of
- Pull out the oil level screw plug. the engine. But if the fluid level is
- Start the engine and run it at an idle
- Make sure you pull out the oil level under ―LOW‖ line, more fluid shall be
speed for at least 10 seconds (notes:
screw plug and then at least 0.2 liter added until fluid level reaches ―FULL‖
it is normal to hear the sound caused
oil will be drained from the oil pipe. (or line.
by air circulation in the system when
it indicates the initial oil is insufficient)
starting.)
- Wait for a few minutes until the oil After adding cooling fluid, if the fluid
- Switch to different gears by gear
begins to drop from the oil level screw level drops in short period, there may
shift lever (park - reverse - neutral -
plug mouth. be leakage in the system. You shall
driving) and stay for 5 seconds on
- Put the lid on the oil level screw conduct visual check to radiator, hose,
each gear before switching to the next
plug again. radiator cap, drain cock and pump.
gear.
- stop the engine
- Switch to ―D‖ (Drive)
If visual check can not find out
- Loosen the brake pedal
leakage, please contact BYD service
- Reduce speed to min 60 km/h (do
station to check cap pressure and
whether there is leakage in cooling Check Radiator and Condenser be checked.

system.
If radiator or condenser becomes very Improper tire pressure may increase
TIPS dirty or you can not determine their gas consumption, reduce driving
To avoid scorching, do not status, please send the car to BYD comfort, tire service life, and pose
remove radiator cap when engine service station. danger to road safety.
is hot.
TIPS If the tire need air filling frequently,
Choose Cooling Fluid To avoid scorching, do not touch please contact BYD service station for
radiator or condenser when a check.
Only use cooling fluid authorized by engine is hot.
BYD service station. Choose and add
suitable type of cooling fluid into NOTE
cooling system according to Do not service radiator or
environment temperature. condenser by yourself to avoid
Improper cooling fluid may damage damage.
engine cooling system.
NOTE Check Tire Pressure

Do not over use water, which may
damage engine cooling system in Maintain proper pressure in tires.
winter.
For information on recommended cold
For more detailed information, please tire pressure and tire dimension,
contact BYD service station. please refer to Chapter 8.
You shall check the tire pressure

every two weeks, or, at least, every
month. Spare tire pressure shall also
TIPS Follow the instructions below when Check and Replace Tire
Maintain proper pressure in tires. checking tire pressure:
Improper pressure may cause the Tire wear indicator
following conditions, and even ● Check tire pressure only when
severe injury. the tire is cold. After driving over
Low tire pressure (insufficient air 1.5 km, the car shall be parked for
filling) over 3 hours before checking tire
● Excessive wear pressure. You can check pressure
● Abnormal wear directly after a driving no more than
● Difficulty in operation 1.5 km.
● Air leakage due to overheat of
tires ● Tire pressure gauge must be
● Deteriorated sealability at the used. Experiential judgment of tire
edge of tire. pressure may have severe error. In
addition, several pounds' difference Check Tire
● Deformation of wheel and/or
detachment of tire and wheel in tire pressure may reduce driving
operability and comfort. Check tread wear according to tire
High Tire Pressure (excessive air
wear indicator If the wear indicator is
filling)
● Do not release air in tire or visible, the tire shall be replaced.
● Difficulty in operation
● Excessive wear of center of tire reduce tire pressure after driving.
It is normal that tire pressure is Tire wear indicator is embedded in the
tread
higher after travel. tire of BYD L3 to indicate when to
● Increased possibility that hard
replace it. When wear depth reaches
road may do damage to tire
● Make sure valve cock is installed 1.6mm or less, the wear indicator will
on tire. It blocks dust, damp from be exposed. If two or more wear
entering tire and prevent air indicators in continuous tread grooves
leakage. Install a new one if the are visible, the tire shall be replaced.
valve cock gets missing. The thinner tread, the greater danger
of tire skid.
When the tire tread is worn to less Replace Tires Never replace the tire on BYD L3 with
than 4mm in depth, the snow tire a used tire.
function is lost. Only use a tire with the same
dimension and structure, and the Tires from unknown origin may pose
In case of cutting, rupture, crack same or higher load capacity to great danger.
exposing cord fabric or abnormal tire replace the tire installed on the car.
inflation, it means there is internal Any difference in dimensions and You are recommended to replace four
damage in the tire and the tire shall be structure may have serious effect on tires at one time, or at least, you shall
replaced. operability, passenger comfort, replace two front/rear tires at the
calibration of speedometer and same time.
In case of frequent air leakage or odometer, ground clearance and
unrepairable cutting or other damage clearance between car body and tire For steps of replacing tire, please
due to the severity or position, the tire or tire chain. refer to ―When Tire Has Air Leakage‖
shall be replaced. When you are not in Chapter 4.
sure about tire conditions, please TIPS
contact BYD service station. Please follow the instructions Keep the wheels in balance after
If air leakage occurs on the road, stop below. Or it may result in severe replacing tires.
driving immediately. Even a small injury.
travel after air leakage may cause ● Never use a combination of Unbalanced tire may pose adverse
permanent damage to the tire. radial ply tire, bias belted tire effect on auto operability and tire
and diagonal-ply tire on the service life. The tire may lose balance
After 6 years’ use, the tire, even if it same car, or it may lose during normal use. As a result,
has no obvious damage, shall be operability in driving, leaving irregular check is required to keep the
inspected by qualified technician. the driver in great danger. tire in good balance.
● Only use tires with dimensions
The tire may deteriorate due to aging recommended by the
even it has not been used heavily. manufacturer. Or the car may
This rule also applies to spare tires lose control in driving.
and tires in storage.
Tires Rotation Choose Tire Chain TIPS

● When tire chain is installed, the
Use tire chain with proper dimension. driving speed shall not exceed
The rule to choose tire chain varies 50km/h or the speed limit
with locations and road conditions. specified by the manufacturer,
Please refer to local rule before whichever is lower.
choosing tire chain. ● Drive carefully when tire chain
is installed and avoid
Install Tire Chain protrusion, holes and sharp
When possible, tire chain shall be turn on the road, which may
installed on front wheels. Do not cause jolt of the car.
install tire chain on rear wheels. ● When tire chain is installed,
Tighten tire chain again after driving avoid sharp turn or braking
for 0.5-1.0 km. with wheels locked, which may
To equalize tire wear and extend its pose adverse effect to car
Follow strictly the instruction from the operability.
service life, you are recommended to
manufacturer when installing tire ● When tire chain is installed,
rotate tire positions every 10, OOO
chain. slow down the car before
km. But the optimum time to rotate
If wheel housing is installed on the car, turning to prevent losing
tires depends on driving habit and
remove it before installing tire chain, control of the car, which may
road conditions.
otherwise it may be damaged by tire cause accident.
chain.
Before tire rotation, check for uneven
wear or damage. Improper tire
pressure and wheel alignment,
unbalanced wheel and frequent
braking may lead to abnormal tire
wear.
Replace Wheels with a used wheel, which may have Precautions on Aluminum Wheel
undergone treatment or long travel
When to Replace Wheels mileage, getting the car into trouble ● For a car with aluminum wheels, the
When the wheel has damage such as without prior warning. Do not use a nuts on the wheels shall be check
bending, crack or severe corrosion, it wheel which is repaired after bending, after the first 1,600 km travel to
shall be replaced. as it may have structural damage. Do make sure they remains tight.
If damaged wheel is not replaced not use inner tube intended for ● After tires are rotated, repaired or
timely, the tire may detach from the tubeless tire on an air-leaking wheel. replaced, the nuts on the wheels
wheel or the car may lose control. shall be check after the first 1,600
TIPS km travel to make sure they
Choose Wheels Do not use a wheel with remains tight.
specifications other than that ● Do not damage the wheels when
Only replace the wheel installed on recommended by the using tire chain.
the car with a wheel with the same manufacturer, or the car may lose ● Only use BYD nuts and wrench
load capacity, diameter, rim width and control in driving, which may intended for aluminum wheels.
offset. result in severe injury or death. ● When adjusting wheel balance
using tire chain, only use BYD
BYD service station can replace counter balance, plastic hammer or
wheels correctly. rubber hammer.
Wheels with different dimensions and ● As with all autos, aluminum wheels
structure may have serious effect on on BYD L3 shall be checked
operability, service life of wheels and regularly, and replaced if any
bearings, cooling of brake, calibration damage.
of speedometer and odometer, brake
performance, headlight alignment,
bumper height, ground clearance and
clearance between car body/chassis
and tire /tire chain.
Do not replace the wheel on BYD L3
Chapter 7
Section 3
Self-maintenance
Electric Appliance
Check Battery Status ...................................................................... 7-20
Check and Replace Fuses .............................................................. 7-22
Add Cleanser .................................................................................. 7-23
Replace Bulb ................................................................................... 7-24
Check Battery Status Check Battery Appearance

Emergency Treatment
Precautions ● When electrolyte enters eyes,
immediately wash eyes with Terminal
TIPS running clean water and then go
Precautions on Battery to hospital. If possible, clean the
Battery produces flammable and affected area with sponge or
explosive hydrogen. cloth soaked in water on the
● When using tools, prevent the way to the hospital. Grounding
battery from generating spark. ● When electrolyte touches skin, Tightening
cable
● Do not smoke or use matches immediately wash the affected clamp
near battery. area thoroughly with clean
Electrolyte contains toxic and water. If you feel burning or
corrosive sulphuric acid. pain, go to hospital immediately.
● Prevent electrolyte from ● When electrolyte is splashed on
touching eye, skin or clothing. your clothes, it may penetrate Check whether battery and its
● Do not drink electrolyte by and touch the skin. Please take terminal is corroded, loose, cracked
mistake. off the clothes with electrolyte or has loose fixture.
● Wear eye protector when immediately, if necessary, treat a. If battery is corroded, clean it with
working near battery. it as per the previous method. mixture liquid of soda and warm
● Keep children away from ● If you drink battery electrolyte water. Apply grease lubricant on
battery. by mistake, you shall drink a lot of the outer surface of terminals to
water or milk immediately. Milk prevent further corrosion.
containing magnesia, uncooked b. If terminal is loose, tighten the nuts
egg and plant oils are of clamps; but do not tighten them
recommended to be eaten too much.
immediately. You shall go the c. Tighten the fixture properly to allow
hospital for emergency medical the battery fixed on proper place.
treatment. Tighten the fixture too much may
damage the battery box.
NOTE Check Internal Status of Battery

◆ Make sure engine and all TIPS
auxiliary devices are turned off Check the internal status of the When electrolyte runs low in the
before maintenance of the battery according to instructions on battery, replace it with a new one
battery. the outer shell and status indicators of and do not add electrolyte by
◆ Before check battery, remove the battery. yourself.
grounding wire on negative NOTE
terminal (with “-” mark) first; ◆ Charging the battery without
after completion of service, disconnecting the wires on it
connect it at the last step. may seriously damage ECU and
◆ Do not cause short circuit other electrical devices on the
when using tools. car. Remove the battery wires
◆ When cleaning the battery, first before connecting the
prevent any liquid from battery to charger.
entering it. ◆ When engine is not running,
using electrical devices for a
long time may cause over
discharge of the battery, which
may lead to difficulty to start
the car or even permanent
damage to the battery.
◆ Do not use battery consuming
devices, such as audio system,
light system, for a long time
when the engine is not running.
◆ Before leaving the car, make
sure the doors are closed and
all electric appliances, such as
lights, are turned off.
Check and Replace Fuses
Fine Burned
Fine Burned
Fine Burned
A Type B Type C Type
If headlight or other electric devices If there is no fuse of the same Add Cleanser
do not work, please check the fuses. amperage, you should choose a fuse
When necessary, replace the fuses. with lower amperage; and do try to
For information on location of fuses, get a fuse with the amperage as close
see Section 7-1 ―Location of Fuses‖. to the rated amperage as possible. If
you use a fuse with lower amperage,
Turn off ignition switch and other it may be burned out again, but this
malfunctioning devices. Pull out the doesn’t mean the car has problem.
fuses with potential malfunction You shall install a proper fuse as soon
vertically and check them. as possible, and put back the
Find out which fuse has trouble. substitute fuse in place.
Circuit name of each fuse is indicated It is recommended to keep a set of
on cover of the fuse box. See Chapter spare fuses on the car for emergency
8 for control function of each circuit. use.
Pull out A type fuse with a puller. The If a new replaced fuse is burnt out If the cleaner does not work, the
puller is at location 19 in figure immediately, the electrical system cleanser tank may have been empty.
―Engine Compartment‖ in Chapter 8. may have problem. Contact BYD Check the cleanser level on the
If you are not sure whether the fuse is service station for a check as soon as content gauge. If the level is below
burnt out, replace it with a good one. possible. ―LOW‖ mark, you shall add cleanser.
If the fuse is burnt out, insert a new TIPS
fuse into the fuse socket. Never use a fuse with higher
Only install a fuse with amperage amperage than the rating
specified on the fuse box. amperage or use any other
If there is no spare fuse in emergency objects to replace the fuse,
situation, you can pull out ―29. Indoor otherwise it may cause serious
Light‖ fuse, which is not essential in damage and may lead to fire.
driving, and substitute it for a fuse
with the same amperage.
NOTE TIPS
Don’t use engine antifreeze or ● Do not replace bulb when it is
other substitutes, as they will hot to avoid burning.
damage the vehicle paint. ● The halogen bulb is filled with
pressurized gas, please be
Replace Bulb particularly careful. If the bulb
is scratched or falls to ground,
The following figures shows the it may explode or crack. Only
method to take off the bulbs. Make hold the bulb on its plastic or
sure the ignition switch and light metal part. Do not touch glass
switches are turned off when part of the bulb with bare
replacing bulbs. hands.
Before Adding Cleanser
When traveling in rain or when the
NOTE light shade is wet after washing, the
Pull out cleanser funnel and hang it Only use a bulb of the below
on the brake of engine hood support. inside of lamp shade of external light
listed type.
Water can be used as cleanser. But in such as headlight will temporarily fog.
cold region where the temperature is As with fog on the windshield in rainy
Use bulbs with rated power shown in days, the fog inside the light shade is
below zero degree, you shall use the table below:
cleanser with ant freezing agent. It is due to the temperature difference
available in BYD service stations and between the inside and the outside of
High mount brake light and rear brake light shade, and isn’t a trouble. But if
most auto part stores. For mixing ratio light consists of a number of LED.
of water and anti-freezing agent, there is water droplet or water pool in
When the number of burnt out LED
please refer to manufacturer’s affects the car’s compliance with local
the lightshade, please contact BYD
instructions. service station.
laws, please send the car to BYD
service station for replacing bulbs.
Make sure put back the funnel in
place after filling full the cleanser tank.
Voltage: 12V interior light W Headlight

Trunk light 5 W5W 0.41
Over Front 0.41 (Low Halogen beam)
Bulb W Type curre 5 W5W
parking light
nt Rear 0. 0.03
Headlight 4.58 LED
55 H7 parking light 4
(low beam) Parking 0.33
Headlight 5 4 LED
60 HB3 light
(high beam)
Front fog 4.58
55 H11
light
Front turn PY21 1.75
21
signal light W
Side turn 0.41
5 W5W
signal light
Rear turn PY21 1.75
21
signal light W
Backup W16 1.3 1. Pull off the connector while
16
light W pressing down the buckle.
Rear fog W21 1.75
21
light W If the connector is too tight, shake it
High mount W16 1.3 first.
16
brake light W
Name plate 0.41
5 W5W
light
Door light 5 W5W 0.41
Front 0.41
5 R5W
interior light
Rear 10 C10 0.83
High beam
3. Pull off the ground wire and power

wire (If it is too tight, shake it first.), 1. Pull off the connector while
2. Rotate the bulb anticlockwise to pressing down the buckle.
and press down the buckle to remove
remove it. If the connector is too tight, shake it
the bulb.
first.
4. Replace the bulb.
The step of installation is opposite to

disassembly.
You need not to adjust the headlight
after replacing the bulb. In case that
you need to adjust the headlight,
please contact BYD service station.
Front turn signal light
2. Rotate the bulb anticlockwise to 2. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise

remove it. to remove it.
3 .Replace the bulb.

1. Pull off the connector while
The step of installation is opposite to pressing down the buckle as shown in
disassembly. the figure.
You need not to adjust the headlight If the connector is too tight, shake it
after replacing the bulb. In case that first.
please contact BYD service station.
3. Rotate the bulb clockwise and

press down it to remove the bulb, and
replace it.
Front Fog Light Side turn signal light
Side turn signal light is integrated, If

replacement is necessary, please
replace the whole side turn signal
light.
3.Rotate the bulb anticlockwise to

remove it.
4. Replace the bulb.

1. Pull the buckle to side and remove The step of installation is opposite to
the dog light connecter. disassembly.
You need not to adjust the headlight 1. Prize one side of side turn signal
after replacing the bulb. In case that light with straight screwdriver.
please contact BYD service station. Covering with cotton around the
screwdriver to avoid scratch the
surface while using straight
screwdriver.
Rear fog light 1. Prize one side of side turn signal 2. Pull off the connector while
light with straight screwdriver. pressing down the buckle.
Covering with cotton around the

screwdriver to avoid scratch the
surface while using straight
screwdriver.
3. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise Rear combination lamp High Mount brake light
manually and pull it outwards to
remove the light seat.
1. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise

manually and pull it outwards from the
4. Rotate the bulb anticlockwise and The steps of replacing rear turn signal hole of rear shelf.
pull it outwards to remove the bulb. light and rear fog light is the same as
backup light.
The steps of installation is opposite to
disassembly. The steps of installation is opposite to
disassembly.
2.Pull off the bulb from light seat,

replace the bulb. If it is not convenient,
pull out the connector.
Name plate light Trunk light
2. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise

and pull it outwards to remove the
light seat.
1.Move the claw as shown in figure.
1. Pull off the Name plate light

connector while pressing down the
buckle as shown in figure.
If the connector is too tight, shake it replace the bulb.
first.

replace the bulb.
Chapter 8
Part Specifications
Maintenance Specifications .............................................................. 8-2
Fuse and Relay ................................................................................. 8-3
Part Specifications 8-1

Maintenance Specifications Tire pressure, KPa (kilogram/cm2) 210

（2.1）
Lubrication of Engine Wheel nut torque, N·m (kilogram
force·m) 103（10.5）
Engine Oil Grade for Gasoline
Engine:
SAE 5W—30 above -30℃
SAE 15W—40 above -15℃
API Grade SG or above
4G1 series engine
Amount: 3L (liter)
473 series engine
Amount: 3.4L (liter)
Specification of Gear Oil for Manual

Transmission
75W—90 above -40℃
80W—90 above -26℃
API Grade GL-4 or above
CVT shall always use MITSUBISHI

ATF SPⅢ(CVT fluid)
Cooling System
Amount: L (liter) 6.8L

Tire dimension: 195/60 R15
8-2 Part Specifications

Fuse and Relay Engine Compartment 23. Left low beam (10A)
24. Reserved
Relay: 25. Reserved
1. A/C relay magnet clutch 26. Headlight fuse (40A)
2. Front headlight 27. Reserved
7. No. 3 fan 28. EFI (15A) -MT20U/2 or (30A)
8. Reserved -M7.9.7.1
9. Electric horn 29. Interior light (15A)
10. No. 2 fan 30. Ignition switch No. 2 power supply
11. Reserved (30A)
12. No. 1 fan 31. Reserved
37. Reserved 32. Electric horn (10A)
38. Electric fuel Injection main relay 33. Warning light (10A)
34. Reserved
Fuse: 35. Reserved
3. Spare fuse (10A) 36. Main power supply (100A)
4. Spare fuse (15A)
5. Spare fuse (20A)
6. Spare fuse (25A)
13. Reserved
14. Electronic fan (30A)
15. Reserved
16. ABS (60A)
17. Spare fuse (30A)
18. Spare fuse (7.5A)
19. Puller
20. Left high beam (10A)
21. Right high beam (10A)
22. Right low beam (10A)
Part Specifications 8-3

9. Small light (15A)

10. Brake light (15A)
11. Door (25A)
12. No.2 door and window power
supply (30A)
13. No.1 ignition switch power supply
(25A)
14. Front fog light (15A)
15. Rear fog light (10A)
16. Starting power supply (7.5A)
17. Air conditioner (10A)
18. No.2 ignition switch (15A)
19. Defrosting compensation (10A)
Instrument Panel
20. Headlight control system (5A)
Fuse:
21. Lighter (15A)
1. Reserved
22. Warm wind (40A)
2. ECU (10A)
23. Rear window defroster (30A)
3. Instrument (10A)
24. No.1 door and window power
4. Reserved
supply (30A)
5. Reserved
6. Reserved
7. On-vehicle diagnosis system (7.5A)
8. Wiper (20A)
8-4 Part Specifications

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The illustrations provided in this manual are for reference only.

The safety sign indicated by the

Instrument Panel Appearance I

II Instrument Panel Appearance

Instrument Panel Appearance III

Overall Unit Parameters of BYD L3

IV Instrument Panel Appearance

1. Indication sign of engine coolant

Instrument Panel Appearance V

VI Instrument Panel Appearance

Instrument Panel Appearance 1-1

Instrument Panel Appearance

1-2 Instrument Panel Appearance

Interior Switch Buttons

Instrument Panel Appearance 1-3

Combination Instrument Appearance

1.Tachometer 2.Speedometer 3.Water Thermometer

1-4 Instrument Panel Appearance

Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument

Braking System Warning Light * Door Open Warning Indicator*

Seat Belt Indicator* SRS Warning Indicator*

Battery Discharging Indicator* Width-indicating Light Indicator

Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator * High Beam Headlight Indicator

Engine Fault Indicator* Turn Signal Light Indicator

Smart yey System Key Position

ABS System Indicator * Rear Fog Light Indicator

Service Indicator* Main Warning Light*

Instrument Panel Appearance 1-5

1-6 Instrument Panel Appearance

Keys and car door

Keys and car door 1-7

Keys WARNING  Do not place the intelligent

1-8 Keys and car door

Key Number Plate Wireless Remote Control

The key number is indicated on the

To use mechanical key in card-type

Wireless remote control system is

Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and Sunroof 1-9

1-10 Keys and car door

not flash but the warning buzzer Finding Car Operation

Long press switch for 2 seconds,

Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and Sunroof 1-11

NOTICE 2. Take out battery. can work normally. If it still cannot

1-12 Keys and car door

interference is found and do WARNING

Keys and car door 1-13

normal function may be

After battery replacement, check

1-14 Keys and car door

intelligent key near aircrafts or

Keys and car door 1-15

Access and Starting Function be released. To release it, press down

Starting function – when intelligent

Steering Lock Function

1-16 Keys and car door

activated. voltage devices or noise-generating

Keys and car door 1-17

1-18 Keys and car door

Keys and car door 1-19

radio services and radiation

Lock and Unlock Locking Operation

1-20 Keys and car door