Byd S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual

BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Manual
BYD S6, S6A, S6K

Owner’s Manual
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Version 201211
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing a BYD AUTO. To help you use and maintain your BYD AUTO, please read the Instruction Manual carefully.
If you have any doubts about the instructions, please contact the BYD auto sales service station for help. For more detailed car
information, please visit http://www.bydauto.com.cn/service/manual/index.php
As BYD AUTO adopts the EFI (electronic fuel injection) engine and as its electric wiring structure is complicated, do not install
additional electric appliances yourself, such as anti-theft systems, multi-media systems, and xenon headlights. Please use
original spare parts from BYD. Otherwise, any faults caused will not be covered by BYD's warranty (guarantee of repair,
replacement and return). To prevent loss caused by vehicle accidents, it is suggested that vehicle insurances including the
"self-ignition loss insurance" and the "theft & robbery insurance", etc be purchased. In addition, please do not leave valuables
in your car so as protect your car better and protect your valuables from being stolen.
The manual aims to help you use the car correctly, but does not include all instructions about its configuration. For the
configuration, please consult the contract related to the product (if any), or consult the dealer selling the product to you.
Figures in the manual are for reference only. If any figure in the manual is inconsistent with the actual object, the actual
product will prevail.
BYD Auto Industry Company Limited reserves the right for revising the technical characteristics and contents and the spare
part status alteration in this manual without prior notice.
Please follow the instructions where "Tips" and "Warning" are indicated in this manual to avoid the possibility of injuries or
damage.
The notice types and their details of use are as follows:
Tips WARNING
Precautions to be followed to make
Precautions to avoid vehicle
maintenance easier
damage or personal injury
Thank you for choosing a BYD Auto. Your opinions and suggestions are welcome. To provide better service to you, please
provide accurate contact details, and contact a BYD Sales service station for your information updates. Please obtain the
number plate for your vehicle as soon as possible and pay attention to relevant state laws and regulations.
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Table of Contents
Vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD AUTO ....................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1 Operation of Instruments and Controls ..................................................................................................................1-1
Chapter 2 Driving Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................2-1
Chapter 3 Starting and Driving ...............................................................................................................................................3-1
Chapter 4 Emergency Treatment ...........................................................................................................................................4-1
Chapter 5 Vehicle Exterior Maintenance ................................................................................................................................5-1
Chapter 6 Maintenance Instructions .......................................................................................................................................6-1
Chapter 7 Self-maintenance...................................................................................................................................................7-1
Vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD AUTO
Product Model S6 S6A S6K

Basic Type Load-type vehicle body structure, 5 doors/1 lid/2 carriages
Drive Mode Front transverse engine, front-wheel drive
Dimensions L×W×H mm 4810×1855×1725 (1680, excluding the luggage rack) (no load)
Wheelbase mm 2720
Tread Front mm (Front/rear) 1580/1555
Front wheel chamber -0º40´±45´
Front wheel toe-in 0±2mm
Kingpin inclination angle 10º40´±45´′
Wheel
Alignment Kingpin caster angle 2º35´±45´
Rear wheel chamber -0º45´±45´

Rear wheel toe-in 3±2 mm
Curb Weight kg kg 1620 1665 1695
Gross Weight kg kg 1995 2040 2070
Front/Rear Axle Load (Gross Weight) kg 1050/945 1055/985 1085/985
Maximum Design Speed km/h 180 185 185
Tyre Size (Spare) 225/65R17
Tyre Pressure kPa 210
Approach Angle °(degree) 23.5
1
Departure Angle °(degree) 22
Front Overhang mm 1010
Rear Overhang mm 1080
Minimum Ground Clearance mm ≥190
Minimum Turning Radius m ≤11.8
Passenger Capacity persons 5
Boot Capacity L ˄ 1084L/ lay down the second row seats 2398L ˅±5 L
Maximum Grade % ≥30
Brake Pedal Free Travel mm 1-5
Engine Model BYD483QB BYD488QA BYD488QA
In-line four
In-line four cylinders/16 In-line four cylinders,
cylinders/16valves, MPI
valves, MPI fuel injection, forced circulation water
Engine Type fuel injection, dual
single overhead camshaft cooling, dual overhead
overhead camshaft
SOHC camshaft, four strokes
DOHC
Displacement ml 1991 2362 2362
Max. Torque Nm/rpm 172/4750 229/4000 229/4000
Max. Output Power kw/rpm 95/5800 118/5800 118/5800
Fuel Consumption K/100km 9.2 9.8 9.8
The imbalance amount measured after counterbalance is clamped on each
Tyre Balancing Requirement
side of the wheel assembly should be less than 10g
2
Chapter 1
Section 1
Operation of Instruments and Controls
Anti-theft System
Keys ............................................................................................. 1-4
Wireless Remote Control Function ............................................... 1-6
Intelligent Key Access and Starting Function ............................... 1-8
Steering Lock Function ............................................................... 1-10
The Battery in the Tntelligent Key Runs out of Power ................ 1-10
Anti-theft System ........................................................................ 1-12
Power Windows ......................................................................... 1-13
Power Door Lock ........................................................................ 1-13
Back Door .................................................................................. 1-15
Sunroof....................................................................................... 1-15
Anti-theft system 1-1

BYD Passenger Car Identification
Identification Number of Engine Emission system identification
and Transmission The pollutant emission system of the
Your car has several identification car has two identifications:
numbers located at different positions. 1. Front three-way catalyst
1. Engine model and engine number
are printed on the engine block. Emission system
2. The transmission number is located identification
on the label on the top of the
transmission. Tips
Do not confuse the transmission When the engine is started or
number with the engine number. Front three-way just flames out, do not touch it
catalyst because it is still hot.
Engine identification
model For S6 models in the sale, the
The other emission system emission identification depends on the
Manual power assembly:
identification is on the rear three-way
transmission
catalyst, in the bottom of the car, as Vehicle Identification Number
number
shown below The vehicle identification number is
marked on the upper left of the
Engine instrument panel and the floor beam
model
of the front passenger seat
Auto transmission respectively as shown below. The
number vehicle identification number is used
Anti-theft system1-2
for owner registration. engine coolant replacement signage
are attached to the inside of the
engine room.
Coolant signage
Vehicle nameplate
Cooling fan signage
The figure below is the fuel grade
Vehicle identification number nameplate, which is attached to the
inside of the filler cap.
As shown in the figure below, the
manufacture nameplate in the bottom
of the right side wall B pillar is also Airbag warning label is attached to the
marked with the vehicle identification right sun visor.
number.
Fuel tank
code
Warning & Tips

The cooling fan warning label and

is attached below the lock ring of the
back door. Keys
Airbag warning label
Child protection
device
The label of front passenger’s airbag

is on the right of the instrument panel.
Tyre pressure signage is below the Intelligent Keys and Mechanical
left pillar “B”. Keys
1. Intelligent Key - used to

lock/unlock all doors and available
in two types: electronic intelligent
Tyre key and card-type intelligent key.
Label of front pressure
passenger’s airbag signage The electronic intelligent key can
be used to lock/unlock doors,
open the back door, and search for
the car nearby.
The signage of child protection device
2. Mechanical Key - used to intelligent key.
lock/unlock the driver door as well  Do not place the key in areas of
as the back door. high-temperature for prolonged
periods of time, e.g. on the
WARNING dashboard exposed to direct sunlight.
 Do not immerse the intelligent key
Pay attention to the following items
into any liquid.
when using intelligent keys:
 It is suggested not to place the
intelligent key near any device which
 People with a pacemaker, a
may produce electromagnetic
cardiac defibrillator or other
waves, such as a mobile phone.
electronic medical device should
keep away from the aerials of the Use of the mechanical key
intelligent access and intelligent
key starting system, as the
electromagnetic waves may affect
the normal use of such devices.
 Do not attach any object which
may block electromagnetic waves
(such as a metal sealing part) to
the key.
 Do not hit other objects with the

Key Number Plate Wireless Remote Control Function If the electronic key cannot function
well at a short distance, or when the
indicator light on the key is dim or off:
1) Check whether there is radio

equipment (radio station, or radio
transmitter, etc) nearby which may
interfere with the normal operation
of the key.
2) The battery may run out of power.
Inspect and replace the battery
inside the electronic intelligent key.
The key ID number is shown on the 3) If the electronic intelligent key still
1. Locking button
number plate. It is suggested that you does not work normally, please
remember the ID number and keep 2. Unlocking button
contact the BYD service shops as
the number plate in a safe place. 3. Back door unlocking button
soon as possible.
4. Mechanical key
5. Indicator Light
If the electronic intelligent key is lost,
please contact the BYD service shops
The wireless remote control function
as soon as possible to prevent the car
is used for locking/unlocking all doors
from being stolen or other accidents.
and other additional functions within a
short distance. The indicator light will
flash once for each switch operated.
Locking Operation Locking: all doors will be locked If the power gear is at the position of
simultaneously by pressing down the ACC or ON, the remote intelligent key
locking switch. At this moment, the will not work.
exterior ear-view mirrors (if any) will
be folded, and the steering signal When the electronic intelligent key is
lights will flash once. Check whether used for unlocking, even if the doors are
all doors are securely locked. not open, the interior lights will be turned
on and remain on for 15 seconds before
If any door is not closed, the locking going out.
switch will not be able to lock the
Locking doors. In this case, the doors will be When using the electronic intelligent
unlocked first before locked, the key to unlock doors, please open a
external rear-view mirrors will not be door manually within 30 seconds.
Unlocking Operation
folded and the steering signal lights Otherwise all doors will be locked
will not flash. Meanwhile, the alarm automatically in the anti-theft case.
will be sounded.
Unlocking: all doors will be unlocked

by pressing down the unlocking
button. At this moment, the steering
signal lights will flash twice in the
non-anti-theft case and flash twice
Unlocking times in the anti-theft case.

Intelligent Key System Active Region car is near to the intelligent key of
Intelligent Key Access and Starting your car, it may take longer to unlock
Function After an intelligent key is registered, the the doors, which is normal.
access and starting engine function is
available in the active region. Access Function - Door locking and
unlocking.
Locking
1. Access function active region - By pressing down the micro switch of

within the range of about 1m away the external door handle, all doors will
from the micro switch of the front be locked and the steering signal
door handle. lights will flash once.
2. Starting engine function active
With the intelligent key, the doors can region - in carriage. In the following cases, the doors will
be locked or unlocked and the engine not be locked by pressing down the
can be started. When the intelligent key of another micro-switch.
1） The doors are not closed well. Tips  The intelligent key is near high
2） The start button is at gear position In the following cases, functions of voltage devices or
ACC or ON. intelligent access and engine noise-generating devices.
Unlocking starting may not work normally.  The intelligent key is carried
together with intelligent keys of
After you are in the access function  There are devices giving off a other cars.
active region, footlights of the strong electromagnetic wave  The intelligent key may not work
external rear-view mirror (if any) will nearby, e.g. TV tower, power normally in certain positions (e.g.
be on for 15s. In this case, all doors station, and radio station. on the dashboard, in the glove
and the back door can be unlocked
 The intelligent key is carried box, or on the floor) even if in the
by pressing down the micro switch of
together with communication active region.
the door handle.
devices, like an interphone and
mobile phone.
If the doors are not unlocked by Steering Lock Function
 The intelligent key is touched or
pressing down the micro switch,
covered by metal objects. When the wireless remote control, the
please press the switch again.
 The door handle is operated micro switch or the mechanical key is
When the doors are unlocked, open a quickly. used for locking, the steering wheel
door within 30 seconds. Otherwise all  The intelligent key is close to the
will be locked.
doors will lock automatically. door handle when starting the After the power is switched to ACC or
engine. ON by pressing down the start button,
Starting function - used to switch the the steering lock will be released
 The battery is in a state of low
power mode and start the engine. automatically. If the indicator light on
power.
the start button turns green and

flashes, it means that the steering lock 3.Insert the new battery into the
function is abnormal; please contact You can replace the battery yourself. intelligent key, and then put the
the BYD service shops for inspection. The battery type is CR2025. mechanical key back into the
1. Pull out the mechanical key in the card-type intelligent key.
Tips arrow direction.
When the intelligent key battery After battery replacement, check
runs out of power, the steering lock whether the card-type intelligent key
function can be realized only by works normally. If it still does not work,
front left locking with the please contact the BYD service
mechanical key. shops.
Replace Remote Intelligent Key
The Battery in the Intelligent Key Battery
Runs out of Power
If the intelligent key battery runs out of
If the indicator light of the remote power, please entrust the BYD service
intelligent key does not flash and the shops to have it replaced.
2.Take out the battery.
engine cannot be started through the
starting function, the battery may have Tips
run out of power and should be  Make sure that the battery poles
replaced as soon as possible. are installed properly.
 Do not replace the battery with
Replace Card-type Intelligent Key wet hands.
Battery
Start the engine with the intelligent after the buzzer beeps, the buzzer Power saving
key whose battery has run out of will beep once again, indicating that
power you can start the engine. The key will communicate with the car
4. Start the engine within 5 s. even when you are not driving the car.
1. Unlock with the mechanical key. Do not leave the key inside the car or
within a range of 2 m from the car.
1 If an intelligent key receives strong

electromagnetic waves for long period,
the battery will run low quickly.
Intelligent keys must be kept at least
2m away from the following devices:
1) TV sets
Unlock turn the key clockwise Start 2) PCs
Lock turn the key anticlockwise Stop 3) Mobile phone chargers
4) Lamp holders
2. When the start button is pressed, 5) Fluorescent reading lights
the intelligent key system alarm
light is turned on and the buzzer If the car is not used for a long time,
inside the car beeps once. the storage battery may run out of
power, so its cathode terminals should
3. Place the electronic intelligent key near be disconnected to prevent power
the starting switch within 30 seconds consumption. Please use any one of

the following methods to apply the doors are locked (anti-theft setting remote control function.
intelligent access and starting function, isn’t available for center control), the
after the storage battery is mounted anti-theft indicator light will remain on. 2) The power supply is turned on
again. The anti-theft system will be set when the intelligent key starting
automatically after 10 seconds. The function is not used.
1) When the intelligent key is anti-theft indicator light will start
available, press the micro switch flashing after the system is set. Disable Anti-theft System
on the door handle.
2) Make wireless remote control 2. Make sure the indicator light is You can use the following means to
operation. flashing before you leave the car. disable anti-theft alarm:
3) Insert the mechanical key into the
lock hole in the driver door and turn If anyone in the car unlocks the door, 1) Unlock doors with the remote
the key. the anti-theft system alarm will be control function.
activated. So do not leave anybody in 2) Unlock doors with the micro switch.
If the intelligent access and starting the car when the system is set. 3) Press the start button and detect
function is abnormal, please take the key.
all intelligent keys to the BYD auto Alarm triggering
sales service stations for Finding Car Operation
inspection. After the system is set, it will give out
an alarm in the following cases: When the car is in the anti-theft state,
Anti-theft System the alarm will make a long sound and
Anti-theft setting system 1) Any door or the front cabin lid is the steering signal lights will flash for
opened without using the intelligent 15 s by holding the locking button.
1.When the engine is stopped and all key access function or the wireless
Power Windows window will be opened completely. If it Central-controlled door lock
has to be stopped midway, just press
the button slightly.
Allow auto operation
Locking
When the window lock button is Unlocking
pressed down, only the driver-side
window will ascend or descend, while
the passenger-side windows will not.
Window lock button
When the start button is switched to

OFF, the power windows can continue
When the start button is at the gear of to work for 10 minutes at the most.
ON, the glass of each door can be The delay function can be cancelled
controlled to ascend or descend with immediately by opening either front
the switch of each door. There are door.
four window control switches at the The driver-side door and the front
driver side door to control ascending Tips passenger-side door are equipped with
and descending of glass for four doors  Please be aware of safety as the power door lock switches, either of
respectively. power windows are not provided which can lock or unlock all car doors.
with the anti-clamping function. Locking - press down the front end
Automatic operation of driver-side
 When there is a child in the car, of switch
window - Press down the button
please press down the window
(AUTO) at the driver-side completely Unlocking - press down the rear
locking button.
and then release it; the driver-side end of switch

Car door self-locking/unlocking When you push the lock knob forward
in the left front door, all car doors will As shown in the figure, pull the lock
When the vehicle speed is over 20
be locked. However, if you pull the latch to the position of "LOCK"
km/h, all doors will be locked
lock knob backward, only the left front
automatically.
door can be unlocked. When the child protection lock is
Pressing the start button, the power locked, the rear doors cannot be
The lock knob in each passenger-side
will shift from Gear ON to Gear OFF opened with the internal handle. As
door can only lock or unlock the
and all doors will be unlocked long as there is a child in the car, we
respective door.
automatically. suggest that you use the function.
Rear door child protection lock
Internal lock knob locking and
unlocking Tips
 As the front door lock is provided
Child with the anti-mislocking function,
protection lock the car doors will not be locked
when the front door is closed
directly, if the internal lock knob
is set to the locking position.
 Normally, if the front door has to
be locked externally, all doors
should be closed and the key
taken outside the car and then
Locking: push the lock knob forward. locked with the mechanical key,
Unlocking: pull the lock knob backward. the micro switch or the wireless
remote control function. 3. Back door closing Tilting upwards: the sunroof is opened
 Even if the internal lock knob is upwards by pressing down the switch.
at the locking position, the left
front door can be opened with Tilting downwards: pull down the
the internal handle. Therefore, switch until it is closed completely.
do not pull the internal handle of
left front door whilst driving. Horizontal opening and closing
Back Door Pull down the back door and then

press it down.
1. Unlock using the wireless remote
Sunroof
control function or by turning the
mechanical key clockwise. Sunroof tilting
2. The back door can be opened by
Tilt operation
pulling up its external handle.
Opening: push the button backward to

open the sunroof.

Closing: push the button forward to
close the sunroof.
Tips
If the sunroof is operated after rain,
snow or car washing, water may
enter the car. Therefore, please
wipe the sunroof with a dry cloth
before operation.
Chapter 1
Section 2
Driver and Passenger Safety
Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 1-18
Seats .......................................................................................... 1-19
Child Seat Protection Device...................................................... 1-20
Seat Belts ................................................................................... 1-26
SRS(optional) ............................................................................. 1-28
Danger of CO Intoxication .......................................................... 1-36
Driver and Passenger Safety 1-17

Safety Precautions Driving after drinking alcohol is flat tyre or mechanical failure. To
prohibited reduce such possibilities, please
Steering Wheel Adjustment inspect the car carefully and complete
Even the smallest amount of the various inspection items specified
consumed alcohol will reduce your in the regular maintenance form.
WARNING
reaction ability to the road traffic
 Do not adjust the steering wheel conditions. The more alcohol you Pre-driving inspection
while driving. Otherwise, it may have drunk, the slower you will
cause incorrect operation of the become. Therefore, driving after To ensure that you and your
car, and result in an accident. drinking alcohol is prohibited. passengers receive the maximum
 After adjustment, shake the protection from the safety equipment
steering wheel upward and Control your speed of the car, please inspect the following
downward to make sure it is items every time before driving:
locked firmly. Speeding is the major cause of car 1. All adults and children not
accidents and casualties. Generally applicable to the children protection
speaking, the greater the speed, the device wear the seat belts correctly.
Appropriate arrangement of
greater the danger will be. Please 2. All infants are arranged properly in
children
drive at a safe speed according to the the children protection device on
road traffic conditions. the back seat.
WARNING 3. The driver sits straight and leans
Keep the car at the state of safe
Do not leave a child alone in the car back as far as possible, and keeps
driving
at any time. a proper distance from the steering
wheel and the dashboard.
It is extremely dangerous to have a

4. The seat backrest should stay the maximum protection in the event driver seat, as seat moving may
upright. of a collision. If they lean laterally on make the driver lose control of the
5. The headrest should be adjusted to the seats, the lumbar seat belt may car.
the proper height. slide over the hip and exert pressure  When adjusting seats, take care
directly on the abdomen. In the to avoid collision between the
6. After all passengers get into the car,
event of a front collision, over-tilting seat and passengers or luggage.
make sure all doors are locked.
of seats may increase the danger of
 After seat adjustment，make sure
personal casualties.
A monitor light of car door the seat is locked in position.
 The car must not be started until all
and back door opening on the  Do not place any objects under
passengers are well seated. It is
dashboard is used to indicate that a seats or tie rope to the rail
prohibited to sit on the folded
door or the back door is not unlocking lever, which can affect
backrest or luggage. During
properly closed. the locking mechanism of the
emergency braking or in the event
7. All luggage should be positioned seats, cause sudden movement
of a collision，people who do not sit
and secured properly. of seats, and cause the driver to
or wear the seat belts correctly may
lose control of the car.
be seriously injured.
Seats  During seat adjustment, do not
 It is prohibited for passengers to
put your hands under the seat or
stand-up or move between seats.
near the moving parts; otherwise,
WARNING Otherwise, during emergency
your hands or fingers may be
braking or a collision，they may be
 When the driver and passengers sit injured.
seriously injured.
straight and lean against the
backrest, the seat belts can provide  When driving, do not adjust the

Child Seat Protection Device 1. Baby (infant) seat 3. Youth seat (auxiliary)
BYD strongly recommends the child
seat protection device.
Tips
 The studies have shown that it is
safer to install the child
protection device in the rear
seats than in the front
passenger’s seat.
 Please select the appropriate
child protection device according
to the age and body of your 2. Child seat (convertible) When the child seat protection
child. device isn’t in use
 For installation details, please Please fix the child protection device
refer to the manual coming with on the seat properly. Do not place the
the child protection device. device on the passenger’s seats or in
the luggage compartment.
Type of Child Protection Device Select appropriate child protection
The protection devices are classified device
into the following three types Please select appropriate protection
according to the ages and bodies of device for your child. If the body of
the children: your child is too big to use the
protection device, let your child sit in

the back seat and use the seat belt. (rear seat ALR/ELR seat belt) drawstring): The outer rear seat is
Install the child protection device provided with fixing anchor support.
Please follow the installation Install the child protection device
instructions of the manufacturer. with seat belt (for child protection
Fasten the child protection device to device locking)
the outer back seat with the seat belt 1. Rearward child seat - baby (infant)
or the fastening strap under the child seat / child seat (convertible): Install
protection device. While installing the the child seat in the rear seat and
child protection device, fix the top keep it facing to the rear of the car.
drawstring
ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child
protection device): The outer rear seat
is provided with dedicated fixing lever
(the label showing the anchoring
position is attached to the seat).
Insert the seat belt through the child

seat and insert the belt tip into the
buckle; make sure that the seat belt
Seat belt equipped with child
isn’t twisted.
protection device locking mechanism Fixing anchor support (for top

buckle; make sure that the seat belt Tighten the child seat in the rear seat,
isn’t twisted. and let the shoulder safety belt fully
retract, until the child seat is fixed
firmly. When the shoulder safety belt
is fully taut, pull the seat belt to make
sure that it can’t be pulled out.
Forward child seat (convertible)

Install the child seat in the rear seat
and keep it facing to the forward of the Pull out the shoulder safety belt
car. completely, and then let it retract
slightly to enter the locking mode, in
which the seat belt only can be
retracted.
Youth seat (auxiliary)

Install the child seat in the rear seat
and keep it facing to the forward of the
car.
Insert the seat belt through the child
seat and insert the belt tip into the

Let the child sit in the child seat. Install child protection device with
Follow the manufacturer’s instruction ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child
to fix the child seat with the seat belt, protection device)
and insert the belt tip into the buckle. Remove the child protection device
Check the position of the dedicated
Make sure that the seat belt isn’t fixed with seat belt
fixing lever and install the child
twisted. Press the buckle release button to
protection device onto the seat. Install
Check if the shoulder safety belt retract the seat belt completely.
the fixing lever in the gap between the
crosses the child’s shoulder properly, seat cushion and backrest.
and keep the waist belt as low as If the child protection device is
possible. equipped with top drawstring, fix the
drawstring onto the anchoring device.

Open the cover of the anchor support, Reinstall the headrest.

buckle the hook to the anchor support,
and tighten the top drawstring. Make
Child protection device with top sure that the top drawstring is buckled
drawstring firmly.
Fix the child protection device with 1. Hook
seat belt or ISOFIX rigid anchor, and 2. Top drawstring
remove the headrest. 3. Anchor support

Install the child protection device firmly. If the device isn’t fixed, it for installation, move the seat
onto the front passenger’s seat may cause serious injury or even backward as much as possible, or
To install the child protection device death to the child in case of else it may cause serious injury or
onto the front passenger's seat with emergency braking or accident. even death when the airbag explodes
locking buckle, please follow the (inflated).
manufacturer's instruction. Install youth seat (auxiliary)
1. If the driver’s seat obstructs the
proper installation of the child
Warning
protection device, please install the
 Do not fully stretch the shoulder device onto the right rear seat.
safety belt to avoid the seat belt
entering into locking mode.
 In locking mode, the seat belt
can be retracted only, which may
cause injury or discomfort. Install child protection device
 Do not let the child play with the Never install the rearward child
seat belt, or else it may cause protection device in the front
serious injury or even death to passenger’s seat, or else it may cause
the child. serious injury or even death when the
 While installing the child airbag explodes.
protection device, please follow 1. The instrument panel at front
the instructions in the manual 2. Install the forward child seat or passenger's side has a warning label,
and fix the protection device youth (auxiliary) seat onto the front which reminds you never install the
passenger’s seat only when inevitable; rearward child protection device in the

front passenger’s seat. is installed firmly.
5. Please follow the instructions of the The length of the seat belt can be
manufacturer of the child protection automatically adjusted according to
device. the passenger size and the seat
position.
Fix the child seat to the anchoring
device properly Keep the seat belt as low as possible
at the hip - do not lock it around the
When using lower anchoring device, waist. Move the shoulder belt up
2. While installing youth (auxiliary) make sure there is no foreign matter through the lock plate to adjust the
seat, make sure that the seat belt around the anchoring device and the belt to the proper position.
crosses the center of the child’s seat belt isn’t jammed behind the child
shoulder. The seat belt should be seat. Make sure that the child seat is If the seat belt fails to retract smoothly
away from the child's neck and fixed firmly, or else it may cause and automatically, please pull it out to
shouldn’t slip from the shoulder, or serious injury or even death to the check whether it is knotted or
else it may cause serious injury or child in case of emergency braking or distorted. If so, please contact the
even death to the child in case of accident. BYD auto sales service stations for
emergency braking or accident. inspection.
3. Make sure that the seat belt and the Seat Belts
belt tip are fixed, and the seat belt isn't The driver and passengers should Seat belts with the pre-tensioning
twisted. adjust the shoulder height of the device (If any)
4. Pull and push the child seat to three-point seat belts to the
different directions to make sure that it appropriate position according to their The driver and front seat belts are
own body size. provided with a pre-tensioning device,

it is activated in the case of a serious correctly. Otherwise, during
front collision. Tips emergency braking or a collision,
When the sensor detects a serious  The seat belts equipped on the they are more prone to be
front collision, the retractor will retract car are designed according to the severely injured.
the front seat belts rapidly to protect adult frame. Children should be  One seat belt must be applied to
the passenger’s safety effectively. prudent in using the seat belts. one passenger only. It is
 Position the child seat on the prohibited for one seat belt to be
Even if there is not a passenger in the shared by two or more
back seat and seat the child in the
front seat, the pre-tensioning device passengers - even by children.
child seat. Meanwhile, the seat
of the seat belts will be activated as
belt should be fastened well for  Do not over-tilt the backrest. The
well.
protection. It is prohibited for seat belt provides the best
children to sit in the front seat. protection when the backrest is in
In the event of a collision, the front
 Do not seat a child on their knees the upright position.
seat belt pre-tensioning device and
or arms. Otherwise, the child may  Do not damage the seat belts, or
the SRS air bag may not be activated
be seriously injured or even killed. inhibit or trap them in the seats or
at the same time.
In the event of a collision, when the  Do not let children stand or kneel car doors.
seat belt pre-tensioning device is on the front or back seat. During  Check the seat belt regularly to
activated, noise may be made and a emergency braking or a collision, see whether it is cut, worn or
small amount of innocuous gas may unprotected children may be loose. Damaged parts must be
be released. The gas does not seriously injured. replaced with new ones. Do not
indicate a fire and is generally  Whilst driving, passengers in the disassemble or modify the
harmless to humans. car must fasten the seat belts system.

 Keep the seat belts clean and dry. they are repaired. Sit upright and event of a frontal collision of a certain
Do not place any decorative as far back in the seat as magnitude to reduce the possibility of
articles on the seat belts. possible, and keep a proper severe injury and even death to
 After a serious collision, the seat distance from the steering wheel passengers inside the car.
belt system (including bolts) must and the dashboard, this will
be replaced. Even if the damage enable the seat belts and SRS to SRS cannot take the place of seat
is not obvious, the whole system exert their maximum protection. belts. It is only a part of the whole
still has to be replaced.  Make sure the shoulder safety passive safety protection system of
belt is at the middle of your the car. Note that SRS only provides
 After the latch is inserted, make
shoulder. Keep the belt away from the optimum protection performance
sure it is locked up to the buckle
the neck, but also prevent it from when working together with the
firmly and the seat belt is not
falling off the shoulder. Otherwise, fastened seat belts. For the safety of
twisted.
in the case of accidents, the belt’s yourself and your family, please pay
 Do not leave objects, such as special attention to the "Tips" in this
protection performance will be
coins, and paper clips, etc. in the section.
reduced.
buckle, as they may affect the
proper connection of the latch and  For safety, the shoulder safety
SRS airbag triggering conditions
the buckle. belt shall not be lower than the
upper arm.
 If the seat belts fail to function The SRS air bag triggering conditions
well, please contact the BYD auto are designed as follows: in the event
sales service station immediately. SRS (optional) of a frontal collision of a certain
The seat belts cannot provide any magnitude, the front SRS air bag will
protection for passengers until SRS provides additional protection of be triggered; in the event of special
the passenger head and chest in the collisions, the SRS air bag may be

triggered. conditions in setting ECU of the airbag bag may suffer some minor
In the event of minor frontal collision, system. Please use the car correctly bruising.
side collision, rear collision or roll-over, by following the instruction manual.  When the SRS air bag is
generally the SRS airbag won’t be Otherwise, the expected effect of SRS deployed, white powder may be
triggered. In such accidents, the seat cannot be guaranteed. produced, which may be of
belts, if properly fastened, can protect discomfort to some people (e.g.
the driver and passengers. Tips pregnant women, allergic
 A loud noise occurs when the air patients or respiratory disease
The decisive factor of triggering the bag is deployed. Generally, no sufferers). Please open the
airbag system: compare and judge injury will be caused (however, it is doors or windows for ventilation,
the deceleration curve generated in not excluded that tinnitus or or leave the car if it is safe to do
collision and obtained by the temporary threshold shift may be so, and clear off any residue
electronic control unit (ECU) with the caused, but it will be recovered from the body as soon as
set value comprehensively. If the quickly). Gas released at SRS air possible.
deceleration and other signals bag deployment may have some
generated and measured in case of odour and affect the appetite, but
Driver’s and front passenger’s
collision is lower than the reference will not lead to poisoning of
airbags
value preset in the ECU, the airbag passengers. After the SRS air bag
will not be triggered, even though the has been deployed, a small
car may have already severely amount of smoke will be released.
deformed in the accident. This is a normal phenomenon.
 Passengers who come into
BYD Auto has fully taken into account
contact with a deploying SRS air
the various misuse and road

If your car is equipped with front the car is decelerating sharply and
airbag supplemental restraint system send signal to the control device to
(SRS AIRBAG), the driver’s airbag explode the frontal airbag
and front passenger's airbag will immediately.
explode in case of moderate to severe In case of frontal collision, the seat
frontal collision, to protect the heads belt will secure your lower body and
and chests of the driver and the front torso, while the airbag acts as a
passenger and reduce the injury. cushion to help stabilize and protect
your head and chest.
How the frontal airbag works Since the two airbags use the same The frontal airbag inflates and deflates
sensor, the airbags will explode at the immediately, so that it won’t block the
same time. However, only one airbag driver’s sight or affect the operation of
explodes sometimes. steering wheel and other control
This may be that the severity of the devices.
collision is at the critical value of The airbags explode rapidly to provide
airbag explosion. In this case, the seat additional protection for the driver and
belt will provide the primary protection, passengers in an accident.
while the auxiliary protection provided A loud noise occurs when the air bag is
by the airbag is very little. deployed. Generally, no injury will be
caused (however, it is not excluded that
tinnitus or temporary threshold shift may
be caused, but it will be recovered
In case of moderate to severe frontal quickly). After the collision, you may see
collision, the sensor will detect that smoke-like substance, which is actually

the powder from the airbag surface. airbags for front seats, the airbags will Tips
Although the powder is non-toxic, the explode in moderate to severe frontal  The front seats and backrests
passengers with respiratory tract collision, to protect the upper body of should be protected from water.
disorders may still feel discomfort the driver and the front passenger and Otherwise, normal operation of
temporarily. If this happens, leave the reduce the injury. the SRS air bag may be affected.
car as soon as possible if the traffic
 For cars equipped with side
safety allows. Curtain airbag (optional)
airbags, please do not attach hard
Side airbags for front seats (optional) objects on or near the doors. Do
not place any objects between the
side airbag and the passenger.
 Do not exert excessive force on
the side of seats equipped with a
side airbag.
 Improper front seat covering or
covering substitute may reduce
If your car is equipped with curtain the SRS air bag performance or
airbags, the airbags will explode in cause injury to passengers in the
moderate to severe side collision, to event of a collision.
protect the heads of the driver and the
passengers and reduce the injury.
In cars equipped with the side
airbag
If your car is equipped with side

Notices for front airbag maintenance 3) The steering wheel decorating the BYD auto sales service stations
board surface or the front immediately.
passenger airbag cover (the
shaded section shown in the figure) 1) Both the side airbags and the
has been scratched, cracked or curtain airbags have been
been damaged in other ways. deployed.
4) The SRS air bag should be 2) In the event of a collision with the
replaced. car doors (the shaded section in
the figure), the SRS air bag will not
Notice for side airbag maintenance
be deployed.
3) The surface of seats equipped with
side airbags (the shadowed section
in the figure) has been scratched,
cracked or been damaged in other
ways.
In the following cases, please
contact the BYD auto sales service 4) The decoration (pad) sections (the
stations immediately. shaded section shown in the figure)
of Pillar A with curtain airbag, the
top longitudinal beam and Pillar C
1) SRS air bag has been deployed.
have been scratched, cracked or
2) In the event of a collision with the
been damaged in other ways.
front of the car (the shaded section
in the figure), the SRS air bag will
Air bag disabled
not be deployed.
In the following cases, please contact According to applicable regulations,

airbags for the driver and the front Tips
passenger can only be disabled in the ·If the air bag system has to be
cases below: The car hits a pothole.
disabled on special occasions,
please have it done at a BYD
1) When it is impossible to keep a 25 auto sales service station.
cm distance between the center of Otherwise, it may cause serious
the steering wheel and the chest of injuries or death!
the driver even though the driver ·To restore the protection function
seat is adjusted properly.
of the air bag, you should enable
2) When special equipment needs to
the closed air bag as quickly as
be installed for the disabled within
possible!
the range of the steering wheel. Come into contact with the
3) When adjustment of the front seat ground when going downhill
is required for specific reasons, the Cases for possible deployment of
seat cannot be kept within the SRS air bag
scope set by the manufacturer.
The airbag system must be disabled In instances where the car hits a
bump on the side of the road, a
by a BYD auto sales service station.
traffic island or stones on the road
After an airbag is disabled, the BYD side, etc.
sales shops will attach a label to the
corresponding position and make a
record in the Guarantee Manual.

Cases for SRS air bag will

The car crashes into a wall but
not necessarily deploy The car rolls laterally
not head-on
The car crashes into a concrete

column, a tree or other long and
thin objects
The car sides are hit by other

Other vehicles hit the rear of vehicles (side airbags not
the car installed)
The car bumps into a truck

steering wheel, which allows  Any accessories, such as the
Tips maximum protection when SRS phone holder, cup holder and
 SRS is developed specially for is triggered. That is to say, it is ashtray, must not be installed on
specified car models. Any change necessary to adjust the front the SRS airbag decorating board
to the suspension, tyre size, seats and the headrest according or within the airbag deployment
bumper, chassis and original to the size of each occupant; in range. Otherwise, when the SRS
equipment will cause adverse addition, the driver’s arms must airbag is triggered, there may be
influences on SRS. Any only be slightly bent. increased risk of personal injury.
component of SRS is prohibited  Do not attach any object on or  Do not sit on the seat edge or bend
to be used on other car models. cover the surface of the steering over the dashboard whilst driving,
Otherwise, SRS may be wheel trim cover or the surface of as the front SRS airbag may be
ineffective and personal injury the front passenger airbag; and deployed at very high speed and at
may be caused. do not make any other decorative great pressure. Directly touching
 BYD S6 SRS has taken into full treatment at such places. These SRS airbags or being close to
consideration various misuses two places must only be cleaned them, can cause serious injury or
and road conditions. However, with a dry or slightly damp cloth, death to passengers.
avoid serious impact to the and should not be knocked  Children, the elderly and infirm as
bottom of the car and do not drive violently. well as pregnant women are
erratically in poor road conditions  There should not be other prohibited to sit on the front seat.
in order to prevent accidents. persons, animals or objects It is suggested that pregnant
 It is very important for the driver between the driver/front women consult doctors and
to maintain a distance of at least passenger and the SRS airbag follow the advice of doctors.
25 cm between the chest and the deployment range. When the seat belts are used, the

lumbar belt should be fastened recorded in the Guarantee may be caused to the body).
properly. Otherwise, serious Manual.  If the SRS airbag fails to be
personal injury may be caused  Please hand over all material triggered, it does not mean that
when the SRS airbag is deployed supplied with the car to the next something is wrong with SRS.
(inflated). owner when transferring the car. Abnormal repair or use of
 Do not make any modification to  When the car or SRS damaged components will affect
any component of the SRS components are to be discarded, normal operation of SRS.
airbag, including corresponding please follow relevant safety  The SRS airbag can only provide
labels. regulations and scrapping protection in one accident. Once
 Any maintenance to the SRS air procedures. the SRS airbag is triggered or
bag (including disassembly of  SRS is supplied with a strong damaged, the system must be
SRS components due to anti-interference capability for replaced.
maintenance of other sections) surrounding electromagnetic  For any damage caused by
must only be carried out by a interference. However, please do operation inconsistent with the
BYD auto sales service station. not use the car in above instructions, BYD will not
 SRS must be replaced in a BYD electromagnetic environments bear any direct or indirect loss.
auto sales service station within not permitted by the state to
15 years as of the date of delivery prevent accidents. Danger of CO Intoxication
(manufacture date indicated in  After SRS deploys, direct contact
the quality certificate and with the SRS airbag module The engine exhaust contains carbon
nameplate). If certain SRS components should be avoided monoxide. If your car is maintained
components have been replaced (otherwise, scalding or discomfort correctly, the carbon monoxide will
before that date, this must be not enter the car during driving.

open, the engine should only be run
The exhaust system should be enough to drive the car out.
checked for any leakage in the
following cases: ●When the back door is opened,
exhaust gases can enter the car with
a. Abnormal exhaust noise air and cause a dangerous
b. The car has suffered from an environment. If the engine has to be
accident that may have damaged started when the back door is open,
the bottom of car. please open all windows and adjust
the internal air environment control
system as follows:
WARNING
●CO intoxication. Inhalation of CO a. Select "External Circulation"

may lead to loss of consciousness or mode.
even death. Please keep away from
b. Select mode.
any enclosed environment and activity
c. The fan speed is set at "High
that may cause CO intoxication.
Rotation Speed".
●High-concentrations of CO will
accumulate quickly in an enclosed
area, e.g. a garage. Do not start the
engine while the garage door is
closed. Even if the garage door is

Chapter 1
Section 3
Lights, Wiper and Defroster
Headlights .................................................................................. 1-40
Fog Light (optional) .................................................................... 1-41
Front and Rear Windscreen Wiper ............................................. 1-41
Rear Window Defroster .............................................................. 1-42
External Rear-view Mirror Defroster (if equipped) ...................... 1-43
Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-39

Headlights dipped beam headlights and
width-indicators.
AUTO position - Turn on the dipped

beam headlights and width-indicators.
These lights will be turned on or off
automatically according to the solar Main/dipped beam light - Push the
intensity sensed by the light intensity indicator stalk until a click is heard. At
Turn the dimmer knob at the top end sensor. this point, the main beam indicator
of the left combination switch and turn light is on. If it is to be switched back
on the following lights: The solar intensity sensor is on the to dipped beam light, simply pull the
top of the dashboard. Do not cover indicator stalk back.
OFF Position - Turn off all headlights. the sensor or allow any liquid to come
into contact with it.
Width-indicator position -
Turn on the width-indicators (including Tips
the front position light, the rear To prevent the battery from
position light, the number plate light, discharging, when the engine is not
the dashboard background light, the running, do not keep lights on for a Main beam light flashing - Pull the
width-indicating light indicator and long time. indicator stalk back lightly and then
certain background lights, etc). release it.
Headlight position - Turn on the The main beam light will also flash by

putting the dimming knob at the gear Turn on front and rear fog lights - after Front and Rear Windscreen Wiper
"OFF". the front fog lights are turned on, turn
the switch to the position and
Fog Light (optional)
then release it. The dashboard
indicator light will then be on.
Turn on rear fog lights - turn the switch

from the position () downward to the The control handle is used to control
position , and then release it. the front and rear windscreen wipers
and washers. The front windscreen
Front and Rear Fog When you turn the dimming knob to wiper has five speeds;
Light Switches the position OFF to turn off the
headlights, the front & rear fog lights MIST: Mist mode
will be turned off. OFF: stop
If the headlights are turned on, the fog
INT: intermittent
lights can be turned on with the fog
When you turn the light control switch LO: low-speed wiping
light switch.
HI: high-speed wiping
to the position or
Turn on front fog lights - turn the again, the front fog lights will be
In the INT gear, with the intermittent
turned on. If you want to turn off the
switch upward to the position , and time adjusting knob, as the wiping
front fog lights completely, please turn
then the dashboard indicator light speed band gets narrower, the
the fog light switch downward to the
will be on. intermittent time of wiping is 1 s, 3 s, 5
position ().
s and 7 s respectively.

Rear windscreen wiper and washer Tips
 The wiper blades should be
inspected periodically, and dirt on
the blades should be cleared away.
 Dry wiping is prohibited. If the
Front windscreen washer wiper is started immediately after
it rains, the wiper blades will not
When the wiper handle is pulled back Shifting the switch knob to the "ON" only fail to clean the windscreen,
and the acting time is short (within 0.5 position; the rear windscreen wiper but also cause an unclear view at
s), the washer will just spray water will start; shifting it to the "OFF" that moment and affect driving
and there will be no wiping action; position; the wiper will stop. safety, this is because the
when the acting time is long, the rainwater may be mixed with
washer will keep spraying water and solids, sand, and dust.
Turning the switch knob to the
wiping will occur at a low speed; position; the rear windscreen wiper  Please use the glass cleanser.
moreover, it will wipe water and washer will start simultaneously. Water or other types of cleanser
automatically three times and then may lead to damage of the
return to the original position after the Turn the switch knob downward to washer motor.
handle is released.
position and release it. The wiper
will wipe twice more after detergent is Rear Window Defroster
sprayed.
The rear window defroster can clear
away mist, frost and thin ice on the
rear window.

The defroster can be started or External Rear-view Mirror Defroster
stopped by pressing the defrosting (if equipped)
button. When the light inside the
button is on, it means that the When the defroster switch of the rear
defroster is operating. After the power window is pressed down, the heating
supply is cut off, the defroster will stop panel in the external rear-view mirror
as well. After the car is started again, will make the mirror clear quickly.
the defroster will start as well.
Tips
Please ensure the rear window is clean  Do not adjust the external
to guarantee a good view before driving. rear-view mirror whilst driving.
Otherwise, it may cause
Tips incorrect operation of the car,
 To prevent the storage battery and result in an accident.
feeding, make sure the defroster  Prolonged use of the
is turned off if the rear window is electric-heating defrosting
clear. function for the rear-view mirror
 The rear window should be wiped may lead to premature aging of
laterally. Otherwise, the heating the mirrors, therefore, please
wires and the aerial wire of the turn off the electric-heating
defroster inside the rear window defrosting switch when not in
may be damaged by accident. use.

Chapter 1
Section 4
Operation of Instruments and Controllers
Instruments and Indicator Lights
Speedometer.............................................................................. 1-48
Outdoor Temperature Display .................................................... 1-48
Mileage Information Display ....................................................... 1-48
Gear Display (optional)............................................................... 1-48
Tachometer ................................................................................ 1-48
Coolant Thermometer ................................................................ 1-48
Fuel Gauge ................................................................................ 1-49
Driving Information Display ........................................................ 1-49
Menu Adjustment Display........................................................... 1-50
Indication Information Display .................................................... 1-53
Fault Information Display............................................................ 1-53
Indicator for Unfastened Front Passenger Seat Belt .................. 1-54
Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light .................................... 1-55
Instruments and Indicator Lights 1-45

Charging Indicator ..................................................................... 1-55
Engine Fault Indicator Light ....................................................... 1-55
Parking Brake System Indicator Light ........................................ 1-56
SRS Indicator Light .................................................................... 1-56
ABS Indicator ............................................................................. 1-56
Car Doors and Back Door Opening Monitor Light...................... 1-57
Steering Signal and Danger Alarm Indicator Light ..................... 1-57
Width-indicating Light Indicator .................................................. 1-57
Low Fuel Indicator Light ............................................................. 1-57
Safety System Indicator Light .................................................... 1-57
Main Beam Indicator Light ......................................................... 1-58
Front Fog Light Indicator ............................................................ 1-58
Rear Fog Light Indicator ............................................................ 1-58
Main Indicator Light for Cruise Control (optional)....................... 1-58
Cruise Control Indicator Light (optional) .................................... 1-58
SVS Indicator Light .................................................................... 1-58
Smart Key, Key Position Indicator ............................................. 1-58
Emergency Light ........................................................................ 1-58
Sunroof not Closed Alarm Function (optional) ........................... 1-58

1. Speedometer
2. Outdoor
temperature
display
3. Mileage
information display
4. Gear Display
Clock 5. Tachometer
Outdoors setting 6. Coolant
Total mileage
thermometer
7. Travel reset button
8. Fuel Gauge
9. Driving information
display

Speedometer When the power is at gear ON, the red area, which indicates danger to
The speedometer displays the car selection at the last power-off is the engine and may result in severe
speed in km/h. displayed. damage.
Resetting operation: first select
Outdoor Temperature Display
Mileage 1 or Mileage 2 to be reset, Coolant Thermometer
Pressing gear ON on the start button;
and then press & hold the travel reset By shifting the start button on the gear
the instrument will display the present
button until the displayed value is "0.0 ON, the thermometer displays the
outdoor temperature at °C accurately.
km". temperature of the engine cooling fluid.
Mileage Information Display
Gear Display (optional) During normal operation, the needle
Mileage information display content
Displays the current gear. should ascend from the bottom mark
includes the total mileage, mileage 1
Tachometer to the middle.
and mileage 2.
The tachometer indicates the rotation
Total mileage: the total accumulated Under adverse driving conditions, e.g.
speed in rpm (revolutions per minute).
mileage of your car. hot seasons, long uphill driving or
It is used to select the correct moment
Mileage 1/Mileage 2: the mileage high-speed driving, the engine may
for gear shifting during driving.
calculated after the last reset. Mileage 1 overheat.
and mileage 2 are independent of Driving at high engine speeds will lead If the needle of the coolant
each other, so there will be two kinds to excessive wear of the engine and thermometer moves to the red area,
of travel records. higher fuel consumption.
the cooling fluid temperature icon
By pressing the travel reset button for will turn red, and the right-hand
a short time repeatedly, information of WARNING information display will show"
the total mileage, Mileage 1 and Over-high temperature of cooling
Do not allow the needle to enter the fluid" at the same time, which means
Mileage 2 can be displayed in turn.

that the engine temperature is too the fuel indication band will switch off. level. When all fuel is used up,
high. Please park your car on a safe the engine will stall and the
In the following cases, fuel in the fuel
section of road immediately to allow catalytic converter will be
tank may move around and the
the engine to cool down and contact damaged.
indicated fuel amount on the fuel
the BYD auto sales service station.
gauge may vary and the indicator light
for low fuel may come on earlier. Driving Information Display
Fuel Gauge The driving information includes the
It is used to indicate the approximate 1) Emergency braking,
fuel consumption, the average fuel
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel accelerating or turning; consumption, the transient fuel
tank. 2) When driving on a slope or
consumption, cruising range,the
bend.
The displayed value will be more average car speed and the driving
accurate when the car is driven on a If the remaining fuel is consumed to a time.
smooth road. The indicated actual certain amount, the first point on the
Fuel consumption: used to indicate the
amount of fuel remaining will deviate scale of the fuel indicator will flash, amount of fuel consumed from the last
slightly when the car is driven round and the indicator light for low fuel will
reset to the present; the value is not
bends or on rough roads. come on as well. Meanwhile, the right
entirely the same as the actual one.
liquid crystal display shows "Please
Pressing down the start button and Average fuel consumption: used to
add fuel" to remind the user to refill
putting the power at the gear ON; the indicate the average fuel consumption
with fuel as soon as possible.
corresponding liquid crystal band in per 100 km from the last reset to the
the instrument will illuminate to present. The information will be
indicate the present approximate fuel WARNING displayed until the car has been
amount remaining in the fuel tank. driven a certain distance. It is
 Avoid driving with a low fuel
After the power is turned to gear OFF,

indicated in L/100 km. Driving time: used to indicate the time
of idle speed and driving accumulated
Transient fuel consumption: when the
from the last reset to the present.
start button is at gear ON, the Enter
transient fuel consumption is indicated Driving information operation: press
in litres per hour (L/h) in the case of button on the steering wheel to Select
idle speed, and indicated in litre per switch the displayed driving
100 km (L/100 km) after the car speed information. Select any interface of
reaches a certain value. The fuel consumption/average fuel
information is closely related to the consumption/average car
action of accelerating and braking. speed/driving time and hold 1. Enter
used to ascertain the
Cruising range: used to indicate the selected menu option.
button Enter , and then the value in
remaining travelling distance
the selected interface will reset to 2. used to scroll up the menu bar.
calculated from the amount of
zero. 3. used to scroll down the menu
remaining fuel in the fuel tank. The
bar.
value is not entirely the same as the
Menu Adjustment Display
actual one. When the fuel level is low
It is used to display the car status The menu structure is shown as
and the driving mileage is below a
information and set the car functions follows:
certain value, the cruising range is
and instrument display effects, etc.  Maintenance
displayed as "- - km".
 Maintenance interval
By operating the buttons on the
Average car speed: used to indicate  Maintenance mileage
steering wheel, the driving information
the average car speed from the last  Check
display on the right LCD is switched to
reset to the present. It is indicated in  Language
the menu adjustment interface.
km/h.

 Individual setting or - - - set currently or if the maintenance mileage state
 Subject element function is disabled, Display item Function
 Car speed alarm three short dashes Maintenance
Menu name
 Reset will be displayed mileage
The menu functions are shown as Initiate or disable the Maintenance mileage
follows: ON/OFF function for set currently or if the
X km
maintenance interval function is disabled,
1. Maintenance: set the maintenance or - - -
functions and status 30 days as the three short dashes will
increment to extend be displayed
When the maintenance function is +30 days
the maintenance Initiate or disable the
initiated, if maintenance is due or interval ON/OFF function of
overdue, by pressing down the button, 30 days as the maintenance mileage
the car will be at the power gear ON increment to shorten 500 km as the
and the right LCD will display the -30 days
the maintenance increment to increase
corresponding indication information. +500 km
interval the maintenance
Reset the mileage
reset
1.1 Maintenance interval: set the maintenance interval 500 km as the
maintenance interval status Exit from the menu of increment to reduce
-500 km
maintenance interval the maintenance
return
Display item Function and return to the mileage
Maintenance previous menu Reset the maintenance
Menu name reset
interval mileage
XX days Maintenance interval 1.2 Maintenance mileage: set the return Exit from the menu for

maintenance mileage alarm the factory default value.
and return to the Alarm speed set
previous menu currently or if the
X km/h
function is disabled,
or - - -
1.3 Check: check the current three short dashes will
remained maintenance interval be displayed
and maintenance mileage. Initiate or disable the
2. Language: set the display ON/OFF function of car speed
language type alarm
3. Individual setting: set the 10 km/h as the
individualised functions +10 km/h increment to increase
the alarm speed
3.1 Subject element: set the subject 10 km/h as the
colour for the left and right LCD -10 km/h increment to reduce
3.2 Car speed alarm: set the value the alarm speed
for the car speed alarm Exit from the menu for
If the car speed reaches the set alarm car speed alarm and
value, the alarm information will be return
return to the previous
displayed in the right LCD of the menu
dashboard.
4. Restore factory settings: after the

Display item Function
function is selected, the current set
Car speed Menu name values will be deleted and reset to

Indication Information Display not completely maintenance when both the
released, this date maintenance
It is displayed in the right LCD and information will be interval and the
used to remind the user of the car displayed with a maintenance
state change. buzzer warning. mileage are due.
When remaining fuel The information is
Display is low, this displayed to indicate
description or Description Please refill fuel information will be when the
It is time for
buzzer tone displayed with maintenance
maintenance
If key is not detected, buzzer warning. interval or the
this information will The information is maintenance
Key is not
be displayed after XX days to the displayed to indicate mileage is due.
detected
pressing starting maintenance when the When the vehicle
switch. date maintenance speed exceeds 5
Please ensure
This information interval is due soon. km/h and the menu
the main menu
prompts key battery The information is interface is
is initiated for
Low key battery is running low. displayed to indicate accessed, the
XX km to the safe driving
Please change when the information will be
maintenance
battery. maintenance displayed.
mileage
When the vehicle mileage is due
Parking brake is speed exceeds 5 soon. Fault Information Display
not released. km/h and the XX days XXX The information is
parking braking is km to the displayed to indicate It is displayed in the right LCD and

used to indicate the user to faults with system fault with the charging SRS system displayed when faults
the car. In this case, you have to system. Stop the car are found with the
contact the BYD auto sales service immediately and SRS. Contact the
station for repair. contact the BYD auto BYD auto sales
sales service station. service station for
Display This information inspection
description or Description indicates that the immediately.
buzzer tone brake fluid level is low This information will
This information will or there is a fault with be displayed when the
Check brake Please
be displayed when the the braking system. vehicle network is
system inspect the
cooling fluid Stop the car abnormal. Stop the
Cooling fluid vehicle
temperature is above immediately and car immediately and
temperature network
high. Stop the car contact the BYD auto contact the BYD auto
is over high
immediately and sales service station. sales service station.
contact BYD auto This information will be
sales service station. displayed when there Indicator for Unfastened Front
The engine oil is not is fault with the ABS or Passenger Seat Belt
sufficient. Stop driving Check the braking system.
Low engine
and contact the BYD ABS system Contact the BYD auto The driver seat belt prompt system
oil pressure
auto sales service sales service station works via the indicator light and the
station immediately. for inspection buzzer and is used to remind the
Check This information immediately. driver and the passenger to fasten the
charging indicates that there is Check the The information will be seat belts.

Pressing the start button when the away from the road and parked in a If the light comes on during engine
power is at gear ON; the indicator light safe place, and the engine should be operation, it means that something is
will flash and buzzer beep to remind stopped immediately. Ask for help wrong with the charging system.
the driver to fasten the seat belt. from the BYD auto sales service When the start button is at gear ON,
When driving, the indicator light will station. the indicator light will come on.
flash repeatedly and the buzzer sound. Normally, after the engine is started,
If the seat belts remain unfastened for When the engine runs at idle speed, the indicator light will go out.
some time, the indicator light stays on the indicator light may flash at
constantly. intervals or come on temporarily after NOTE
emergency braking. When the engine When the charging indicator is on
If both the driver and the passenger is accelerated gradually, the indicator and the right LCD displays "Please
have fastened the seat belts, the light may go out, which is normal. check the charging system", stop
indicator light will turn off and the the car and the engine as soon as
buzzer will stop beeping. possible and contact the BYD
WARNING
service shops.
Low Engine Oil Pressure When the indicator light for low
Indicator Light engine oil pressure comes on, park Engine Fault Indicator Light
the car safely and stop the engine
The indicator light will come on to immediately. Otherwise, the engine
Pressing the start button to put the
indicate that the engine oil pressure is will be damaged.
power at gear ON; the indicator light
low. will come on for several seconds and
If the light flashes or is on constantly Charging Indicator then go out. If the indicator light
whilst driving, the car should be driven comes on in other cases, it means

that something is wrong with the quite dangerous to keep driving. that something is wrong with SRS.
engine's EFI (electrical fuel injection) Please contact the BYD service shops
system. Please contact the BYD Contact the BYD service shops to for inspection as soon as possible:
service shops for inspection/as soon inspect the car in the following cases:
as possible.  When the start button is at gear ON,
1) When the start button is at gear ON; the indicator light is not on or is on
Parking Brake System the indicator light will not come on constantly.
Indicator Light even if the parking brake is engaged.  This light comes on or flashes
2) When the start button is at gear ON; whilst driving.
When the start button is at gear ON, the indicator light will not go out
the indicator light will come on in the even if the parking brake is ABS Indicator
following cases: released.
When the start button is at gear ON,
SRS Indicator Light
1) When the brake fluid level is under the indicator light will come on for
the minimum. several seconds and then go out.
The indicator light is used to monitor
2) The car is stopped and the parking
the air bag system.
brake handle is pulled up. If the indicator light is not on when the
start button is at gear ON, or is on at
any other moment, it means that
WARNING the indicator light will come on for
something is wrong with the ABS.
about 5 s and then go out, which
When the parking brake system Please contact the BYD auto sales
means that SRS is working normally.
indicator light comes on, please service station as soon as possible.
inspect the car immediately, as it is
If any of the following occurs, it means

If the indicator light comes on, the car relevant circuit. adjusted by turning the travel reset
will still have normal braking ability but button on the instrument.
not the ABS function. When the danger alarm button is
pressed, both the dashboard light and When the background light is adjusted,
The instantaneous flashing of the the steering signal light will come on. the right LCD will show the levels of
indicator light during operation does All external steering signal lights will background light adjustment.
not indicate any fault. flash as well. Low Fuel Indicator Light
The indicator light is on the fuel gauge.
Car Doors and Back Door Width-indicating Light Indicator If the indicator light is on, it means that
Opening Monitor Light there is not much fuel remaining in the
When the headlight switch is at tank and reminds the user to refill with
If the back door or any of car doors is position or , the indicator fuel as soon as possible. On a slope
not closed properly, the corresponding light will come on. If you have turned or bend, the low fuel indicator light
lights on the monitor light will come on. the power to gear ACC/OFF and the may come on earlier due to fuel
headlights have not been turned off, moving around in the tank.
Steering Signal and Danger the indicator light will stay on
Alarm Indicator Light constantly. Safety System Indicator Light
When you indicate, the left or right After the headlight switch is put to When the safety system is set, the
steering signal light will flash. If the position , the background light indicator light will come on constantly
light doesn't flash or flashes rapidly, it intensity of the combination for several seconds and then start
generally means that something is instrument and the dashboard can be flashing, which means that the car has
wrong with the steering signal or the entered the anti-theft state.

Main Beam Indicator Light Pressing the start button and putting when the indicator light is off.
the power at gear ON; the light will Emergency Light
When the main beam headlights are come on for several seconds and then Once the warning light is on, the right
used, the light will come on. go out. If the indicator light is turned LCD will display the fault information
on or flashes at other times, it means or prompt information. The light is on
that something is wrong with the AT to remind the user.
Front Fog Light Indicator
transmission box or the engine control
When the front fog lights are turned on,
system. In this case, the car should be Sunroof not Closed Alarm Function
the indicator light will come on.
driven to the BYD auto sales service (optional)
Rear Fog Light Indicator station for inspection.
When the rear fog lights are turned on,
Smart Key, Key Position When the power is at gear OFF and
the indicator light will come on.
Indicator the sunroof is not closed, the
Main Indicator Light for Pressing the start button, if there is instrument buzzer will beep if the
Cruise Control (optional) not a key; the indicator light will come driver opens the driver-side door.
The indicator light will come on when on for several seconds and the buzzer Meanwhile, the right LCD will show
the car enters cruise control, which will beep; if the indicator light flashes, "Sunroof Unclosed" to remind the user
means the car runs at a set speed. it means that the power of the smart that the sunroof is open presently.
Cruise Control Indicator Light key is low. If the indicator light is not
(optional) on, please supply power for starting. When the sunroof is open and the
The indicator will come on when you power gear is shifted from ON to OFF,
press down the master cruise control If the key is taken into the car several the buzzer will also beep and the LCD
button. seconds after the indicator light is on, will show the prompt information as
power can be supplied for starting well.
SVS Indicator Light

Chapter 1
Section 5
Comfort and Convenience Devices
Indoor Air Environment Control System ..................................... 1-60
CD Multimedia System (if equipped) .......................................... 1-65
Cigar Lighter............................................................................... 1-66
Ashtray ....................................................................................... 1-66
Accessory Power Socket (optional)............................................ 1-66
Coat Hook .................................................................................. 1-67
Interior Rear-view Mirror............................................................. 1-67
Carpet and Mat .......................................................................... 1-68
Cruise Control (optional) ............................................................ 1-70
Auxiliary Parking System (optional) ............................................ 1-71
Parking Imaging System (optional) ............................................ 1-74
Comfort and convenience devices 1-59

Indoor Air Environment Control System
Air conditioner panel (standard)
Outdoor temperature Thursday

Automatic
OFF
Temperature+ Temperature+
Temperature- Temperature-
Independent
Mode control

3, 4. Driver Temperature 5. Internal & External Circulation

1. Automatic Control 2. Turn Off Air Conditioner
Adjustment Button Mode
7, 9, 11. Electronic Clock 8, 12. Blower Capacity

6. Cooling Button 10. Supply Mode Button
Adjustment Button Adjustment Button
15, 16. Passenger-side 18. Front Defrosting

Temperature Adjustment 17. Rear Defrosting Button
Button
Note: Strong Cooling Button: When this button is pressed down, the indicator is lit and the temperature turns to the lowest (LO)
automatically, the circulation mode turns to “Internal” and the capacity turns to highest. This feature will decrease the interior
temperature as soon as possible.

Air conditioner panel (deluxe)
Automatic
OFF
Map Phone A/C Settings Quality Audio

Destination
1. Automatic Control, 2. Turn off Air Conditioner, 3, 4. Driver Temperature Adjustment Button, 5. Internal & External Circulation
Mode Button, 6. Map Navigation Button, 7. Destination Setting Button, 8. Phone Button, 9. Air Conditioner Control Button, 10.
Settings Button, 11. Image Quality Adjustment Button, 12. Audio System Button, 13. Reversing Radar Switch, 14, 15
Passenger –side Temperature Adjustment Button16. Rear Defrosting Button, 17. Front Defrosting Button

Multifunction Display
Outdoor Passenger's side

Driver's side
1. Driver-side Interior Temperature Display, 2. Reversing Radar Display, 3. Date Display, 4. Exterior Temperature Display, 5.
Time Display, 6. Passenger-side Interior Temperature Display
Tips
If turning to ON position or started in
extreme temperature, the multifunction
display may be abnormal (e.g. LCD
can’t be lit). When the temperature
resumes normal, the display will work
normally.

Automatic operation light will go off and air will enter from main air flow will blow to the front
outside the car (fresh air mode, i.e. windscreen for fast defrosting.
After the automatic operation button is
external circulation mode). Whichever mode has been selected,
pressed, the air conditioning will be
the mode specified using the button
turned on and the system is set to fully Independent temperature control
will be the top priority. The air
automatic mode. The cooling or heating
When the independent control button conditioning will be turned on and
air ratio and air volume will be adjusted
(the indicator light is on) is pressed, operated automatically. The system
automatically to raise or reduce the
the driver-side and the will select the fresh air mode. For fast
current indoor temperature to the set
passenger-side temperature can be defrosting, the fan must be set to the
temperature.
adjusted respectively. highest speed manually. Also, the air
When the temperature is set to the flow to the windscreen can be
When the independent control button
low limit (L0W) or the high limit (HI), increased by closing the side air outlet
is pressed again (the indicator light is
the air conditioning system will just of the dashboard.
off), the temperature of the driver side
run in the cooling mode or heating
and the passenger side will be the When the button is pressed again, the
mode.
same if the driver-side temperature system will be reset to the original
Internal & external circulation button is adjusted. setting.
button
Mode Button
Tips
After the button is pressed, the Air direction can be selected by
indicator light on the button will come pressing the button. To disconnect the compressor
on and air from inside the car will be  In auto mode, the AUTO key
Front defrost button lamp is lit, and the compressor is
sent into the car again via the system
When the button is pressed, the turned on by default. At this
(internal circulation mode). When the
indicator light will come on and the moment, tap the A/C key on the
button is pressed again, the indicator

multifunction display twice (the musty odor. It is normal because natural wind to maintain
key turns to grey, and the AUTO the water vapor in the air relatively dry;
key lamp is off) to disconnect the condenses into water droplets  Check and replace the filter
compressor. attaching to the surface of the regularly;
 In semi-auto mode, the evaporator core when the air  Keep the interior clean and
compressor conditioner is working, and the fresh.
actuates/disconnects water absorbs part of the body
intermittently. At this moment, sweat, smoke, and dust in the CD Multimedia System (if
tap the A/C key on the car. equipped)
multifunction display (the key  The water absorbing odor and
turns to grey) to disconnect the dust will be discharged through Tips
compressor. the drain pipe, but it can’t be
 Before the engine is started,
 In manual mode, tap the A/C key drained completely. After a long
please do not use the audio
on the multifunction display to time, the evaporator surface will
system for a long time to
light the key lamp, and the be moldy due to a lot of dust and
prevent the storage battery
compressor actuates. Then, tap impurities attached.
from running out of power.
the A/C key to turn it to grey and Odor processing method:
 The internal and external edges
disconnect the compressor.  Clean the air conditioner
of new laser CDs may be
evaporator with degreasing
rough, therefore remove any
Tips solvents.
burrs before they are used.
Air conditioner odor: Odor prevention method:
Otherwise, the plastic on the
 After the air conditioner is turned  Before stopping the car, turn off
rough edges may cause
on for 10-20S, there may be the cooling air and turn on the
interrupted playback and

cause the CD pickup to compatibility. Ashtray
become damaged.
 Do not insert any foreign  In the event of smoke or odour for
WARNING
materials into the CD player. example, please cut the power
 Please use standard-size supply immediately and  Close the ashtray completely
genuine discs. Some pirated contact the BYD auto sales after use, so as to reduce the
discs may jam in the CD pickup service station. Do not handle possibility of accidents while
and damage the CD pickup. it by yourself. driving or injury during
 USB device prompt: emergency braking.
Cigar Lighter  The ashtray can only be used to
1) It is suggested the data cable extinguish cigarettes and cigars
provided with the car be used to etc. To prevent damage to your
connect the flash memory stick. WARNING
car through fire, please do not
2) The USB port is only for the flash If the cigarette lighter can not be place paper or other
memory sticks with capacities ejected by itself after being combustibles in the ashtray.
lower than 8 GB rather than the pressed, please contact the BYD
mobile hard disk. auto sales service station for Accessory Power Socket (optional)
3) The USB port only supports inspection as soon as possible.
music files that adopt the FAT
WARNING
system and MP3 format.
4) The USB port may not support a The accessory power socket can
USB storage device with low only provide 12 V DC power to
accessories whose rating power is

no more than 120 W. The cigarette sharp objects). Otherwise, when Interior Rear-view Mirror (deluxe)
lighter must not be inserted into the the curtain air bag (if equipped) is
socket. Large-power accessories deployed, these objects may be
are prohibited to be used. thrown out due to the strong
impulsive force, which may prevent
Coat Hook the air bag from being deployed.
Interior Rear-view Mirror

Interior Rear-view Mirror (standard) 1. Power button, 2. Power indicator,
3. Compass display
1. Adjust the position of the interior

rear-view mirror to enable watching
the rear vision of the car through the
rear windshield.
2. The automatic electronic anti-glare
Please pull down the coat hook when feature is available for all models.
using it. 1. Power button, 2. Power indicator (1) Enable the electronic anti-glare
feature—The power indicator is lit;
Tips The interior rear-view mirror may have
Please hang the coat or cap directly two conditions:
on the hook. Do not hang other Daytime: the mirror shows clear rear
objects on it (e.g. clothes rack or vision.
Night: When headlights irradiate from

the rear side, enable the anti-glare 3. Compass display precautions of (3) The direction indicated by the car
feature, and the mirror reflectance electronic compass interior front in the figure is the actual running
decreases; when there is no rear-view mirror direction;
headlights irradiation from the rear (4) Altitude shows the altitude at
side, disable the anti-glare feature, which the car is located; it is normal if
and the mirror reflectance resumes N the accuracy error is less than 50m.
normal.
(2) Enable the electronic anti-glare
Warning
feature—The power indicator is off. It
is recommended to disable this W E Do not adjust the interior rear-view
feature when backing the car in the mirror while driving, or else it may
evening. make the driver unable to control the
car, leading to the accident and
S causing casualties.
Carpet and Mat

Altitude m
(1) The electronic compass shows

when the car is started and hides
when the engine flames out;
(2) If the reversing radar is turned on,
the electronic compass does not show
during backing;

Carpet and mat: the mat fixing clamp (1). Install the mat fixing clamp: As shown in figure, press the clamp
is standard equipment. The carpet or down a certain angle. The mat can be
mat provided by BYD is equipped with Mat installed after ensuring that the clamp
a fixing clamp, and is designed so that installation is installed well.
it can be clamped by the fixing clamp holes
and nylon catches are sewn or welded Clamp leg (2). Tear off the three non-woven
on its back, which can prevent fabric strips on the nylon catches on
disruptions to the operation on the the back of the left front mat, and
pedal due to forward slipping of the attach the nylon catches and the
mat. For the S6, only the left front carpet together firmly.
(driver) mat is equipped with the fixing
clamp.
a. Left front (driver) mat installation Mat back

methods are as follows:
Buckle
Pressing direction
Installation
methods shown
by the section
plane
b. Right front (passenger) mat

installation methods are as follows:

rear mat, and attach the buckle and a preset speed higher than 40 km/h
Tear off the three non-woven fabric the carpet together firmly. without having to depress the
strips on the nylon catches on the accelerator pedal. The function can
back of the right front mat, and attach be initiated for driving on straight and
the nylon catches and the carpet smooth motorways.
together firmly. Mat back
Initiation of cruise control
Mat back Buckle Master cruise

Buckle control button
Deceleration/s
et button
Acceleration/res
et button
Cancel button
Tips
●Make sure the mat is placed on
the floor correctly and is fixed with
a. Press the master cruise control
the fixing clamp to avoid sliding or
button (ON/OFF) on the right of the
c. Rear mat installation methods are rolling.
steering wheel and the indicator
as follows:
light for cruise control on the
Cruise Control (optional) dashboard comes on.
Tear off the six non-woven fabric
strips on the buckle on the back of the With cruise control, you can maintain b. Increase the car speed to above 40

km/h. acceleration/reset (+/RES) button Canceling cruise control
c. Press the deceleration/set (-/SET) repeatedly. The speed will increase Cruise control can be cancelled with
button to initiate the cruise control. by 1.6 km/h for each press. any of the following methods:
d．The cruise control cannot maintain The preset cruise speed can be reduced a. Depress the brake pedal.
the set speed when the car is going with any of the following methods. b. Press the cancel (CANCEL) button
up or down a slope. on the steering wheel.
a. The car can be decelerated by c. Press the master cruise control
Changing a set speed holding the deceleration/set (-/SET) button (ON/OFF).
button. When the expected cruise d. Exit from gear D.
The preset cruise speed can be raised speed is reached, simply release
with any of the following methods: the button. Auxiliary Parking System (optional)
b. Depress the brake pedal lightly.
a. The car can be accelerated When the car is decelerated to the
continuously by holding the WARNING
expected speed (over 40 km/h),
acceleration/reset (+/RES) button. press the deceleration/set (-/SET)  When the speed is over 10 km/h,
When the expected cruise speed is button. The car will maintain the the auxiliary parking system will
reached, simply release the button. expected speed. stop working.
b. Depress the accelerator pedal. c. If you want to reduce the speed  Do not add any other object
Press the deceleration/set (-/SET) slightly, you can press the within the working range of the
button after the expected cruise deceleration/set (-/SET) button sensor.
speed is reached. repeatedly. The speed will decrease
c. If you want to raise the speed  Do not wash the sensor with
by 1.6 km/h for each press.
slightly, you can press the water or steam. Otherwise, the

sensor may be damaged. user that the system is working.
During parking, the auxiliary parking Auxiliary parking system
system will remind the driver of the Display
distance between the car and the
barrier through the multi-functional When the sensor detects a barrier, the
display, touch screen and buzzer. A icon will be displayed on the
sensor is used in this system to detect multi-functional display/air conditioning
Please check the surrounding
the barrier. panel and touch screen according to the conditions to ensure safety.
Auxiliary parking switch (optional) shape of the barrier and the distance
between the car and the barrier.
When the car reverses
On the air conditioning panel The top right of the screen will display
◆ Multi-functional display/air
Outdoor conditioning panel
temperature Thursday
Automati
c OFF
Independe
Mode
nt control
Auxiliary parking switch
After the switch is pressed, the Distance display and buzzer

multi-functional display will illuminate When the sensor detects a barrier, the
◆ Touch screen
direction of the barrier and the
When the car moves forward, the touch
the car-shaped icon to inform the approximate distance between the car
screen will show the full-screen display.

and the barrier will be displayed and
the buzzer will beep. 0.6m to 0.5m Fast
Illustration of the rear central sensor Approximately 500 mm Approximately 1200

0.5m or Long
operation mm
shorter beep
Some car conditions and the
Approximate Display Alarm surrounding environment may affect
distance illustration sound Sensor detecting range the performance of the sensors to
detect barriers accurately. Details are
1.2m to 0.8 m Slow shown as follows:
 There is dirt, accumulated water or

0.8m to0. 50 mist on the sensor;
Fast
m  There is snow on the sensor or the
Approximately Approximately
600 mm
sensor is frozen;
600 mm
0.5m or Long  The sensor is covered with any
shorter beep manner;
When the car moves forward, the front
 The car inclines laterally or is
sensor will work; when the car
Angle sensor operation illustration over-loaded;
reverses, all sensors will work.
 The car is driven on very bumpy
Approximate Display Alarm
roads, slopes, gravel roads or
distance illustration sound
grass;
 The sensor is re-painted;

 It is quite noisy around the car due particular attention to the following inspection.
to the noise produced by vehicle barriers. Parking Imaging System (optional)
horns, motorbike engines,
pneumatic braking sounds of large  Electric cables, fences and ropes, The parking imaging system helps the
vehicles, or other noises that may etc; driver park the car by displaying the
produce ultrasonic waves.  Cotton covers, snow, and other pictures of surrounding objects in
 There is another vehicle equipped materials that absorb radio waves; real-time.
with an auxiliary parking system  Objects with sharp edges or
nearby; corners; The parking imaging system is an
 The car is equipped with towing  Low barriers; additional means for parking and is
rings;  High barriers whose upper section divided into reversing camera mode
 The bumper or the sensor suffers a stretches out toward your car; and right front camera mode.
strong impact;  Objects under the bumper;
 The car is approaching a high or  Objects close to the car; Reversing camera mode
twisty road edge;  People around the car (dependent
 In the heat of the sun or severe on their clothing). When the start button is at gear "ON",
cold weather; move the shift lever to gear "R" to
 Non-original suspension is If the multi-functional display or the initiate reversing camera mode.
installed. touch screen shows a picture or the
buzzer beeps, it may be that a sensor The reversing camera is installed on
Except the above cases, the sensor has detected a barrier or the sensor the back door.
may fail to judge the actual distance to has experienced external interference.
some barriers correctly due to their If the phenomenon continues, you can
shape and materials. Please pay contact the BYD service shops for

Right front camera mode
press button on the

steering wheel to initiate right front
camera mode. If the external
environment is dark, the right front
picture footlight will be lit to provide
Display on the touch screen light for the camera, so that the
surrounding objects can be seen Display on the touch screen
clearly. To turn off the camera system,
press button on the

steering wheel.
Please check the The right front camera is installed at
Reversing surrounding conditions:
picture ensure safety! the right external rear-view mirror.
Right front Please check the surrounding
picture conditions to ensure safety!
The two lines in the picture are the
reversing safety lines. The displayed area varies with the car
directions and the road conditions.
Red: within 0-0.5 m
Yellow: within 0.5-2 m Limitation of the parking imaging
Green: over 2 m system

Objects close to the two side corners of As shown in the following figure:  Never park by only looking at the
the bumper bar or under the bumper screen. The distance displayed
can not be seen in the reversing picture. Object is straight ahead of the vehicle. on the screen is different from the
actual distance between the
As shown in the following figure:
vehicle and the obstacle.
Objects close to the side corners of
 If the rear door is not completely
the bumper
closed, do not use this system.
 The position and installation

angle of a camera may alter
during a rear-end collision or in
Object is at the rear to the right of the
the event of colliding with an
vehicle.
obstacle. Please contact a BYD
service station to check the
Objects under the bumper
position and installation angle of
the camera.
 Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the camera as there are
dust prevention and waterproof
Tips structures on it.
 Do not overly rely on the parking
 Exposing the system to sudden
Objects right in front of the car or to imaging system. Pay attention to
temperature changes, such as
the rear right of the car cannot be your surroundings before parking. pouring hot water on the vehicle
seen in the right front picture.

in very cold weather, may affect It is difficult to display an image even
proper function. if the system functions normally
 If water, snow or mud covers the under the following circumstances:
camera, wash with water and
1) When the camera is in a dark
wipe the lens with a piece of soft
area (such as at night)
cloth. For difficult to clean foreign
matters, such as oil and rubber, 2) When the camera is exposed to
use mild cleaner and water to very high or very low temperatures
wash and wipe it with a piece of 3) There is water or mist on the lens
soft cloth. (for example, when it is raining)
 Prevent organic solvents, waxes, 4) The lens is dirty with snow, mud,
glass cleaners or glass coatings etc. There are scratches or dirt on
from adhering to the camera. the lens
Remove immediately if attached 5) A strong light hits the camera
to the camera.
 Since flashing screens on the
display may appear due to blinking
lights, which may affect your vision,
please switch off the parking assist
system with rear view camera in
the event of blinking lights, such as
indicator lights.

Chapter 2
Driving Guidelines
Run-in Period ............................................................................... 2-2
Fuel .............................................................................................. 2-2
Engine Exhaust Warning .............................................................. 2-3
Brake System ............................................................................... 2-4
Carrying Luggage ......................................................................... 2-6
Cover Curtain (if equipped) .......................................................... 2-7
Driving Guidelines 2-1

Run-in Period protecting relevant components. Refill fuel
Drive the car stably and do not drive Only use #93 or above unleaded Fuel filler cap opening button
at high speed. petrol.
BYD S6 does not have a complicated Tips

run-in procedure. During the first  Do not use leaded petrol, which
3,000 kilometres, please follow the may cause failure of the
tips below to save fuel and extend the three-way catalytic converter and
service life of the vehicle: abnormality of the emission
pollution control device. It will also
1. When starting and driving, avoid increase maintenance expense.
sudden acceleration.
 Engine damage or noncompliance
2. Do not let the engine run
of emissions as a result of
overspeed.
improper fuel is not covered by Tips
3. Avoid emergency braking during
BYD S6 warranty.  Please refill fuel at an authorised
the first 300 kilometres.
filling station.
4. Do not drive the car for a long time
at the same speed, high or low.  Please observe the rules of the
filling station.
Fuel
 When the fuel tank cap is
Appropriately selected fuel can benefit
loosened, do not remove it
engine performance, and is the key to
immediately. In hot weather, if the
controlling exhaust emissions and

fuel filler cap is removed suddenly, 10 minutes at high idle speed or inspected periodically according to
pressurised fuel may spray out of over 20 minutes at low idle speed. the maintenance instructions.
the filler and cause injury. 3）Do not let the engine run  Avoid inhaling exhaust gases
overspeed. from the engine.
Engine Exhaust Warning
4）Do not push or pull the car for  Make sure the exhaust system
starting. has no leakage or loose
connections. Please check the
WARNING 5）Do not press the start button
exhaust system regularly. If the
●Large amounts of un-combusted
when driving. car has a collision with any
mixture gas entering the three-way 6）Always keep the engine at an objects or when you hear
catalytic converter may cause optimum condition. If the electrical abnormal exhaust noise, please
overheating of the converter and system, electronic ignition system check the exhaust system
even fire. To prevent dangers, or fuel system has a fault, the immediately.
please follow the instructions three-way catalytic converter will
below: overheat.
7）If the engine has trouble in
1）Do not drive the car when the starting or stalls frequently, please WARNING
fuel level is extremely low; check it immediately.
 Do not run the engine for a long
insufficient fuel may cause misfire 8）To ensure that the three-way period in a garage or
in the engine and overload in the
catalytic converter and the exhaust unventilated site, as exhaust
three-way catalytic converter.
emission control device function gases may accumulate and
2）Do not let the engine run for over properly, BYD S6 should be cause serious danger.

 Do not stop the car with the from the exhaust pipe. function effectively. But you must
engine running for a long time. If  Do not make the engine run at apply much greater depressing
you have to do so, park the car idle speed or park the vehicle on force on the brake pedal and the
in a well-ventilated area and ground surfaces covered with brake distance becomes longer.
adjust the air conditioning inflammable grass, leaves,  Never creep the vehicle when
system to external circulation paper or rags (especially the engine has stalled.
mode to allow fresh air to enter wheat-straw in summer). Please
the car. avoid driving on such roads. Brake Pad Warning Plate
 The back door should be closed
when driving. An open or partly Brake System When it is necessary to replace the
closed back door may lead brake pad due to wear, the brake pad
exhaust gases into the vehicle. The brake system is a cross hydraulic
warning plate will sound. If you hear
system with independent dual circuits.
 To ensure normal operation of the sound continuously during driving,
the ventilation system, keep the allow the nearest BYD service station
intake grille in front of the WARNING inspect and replace the brake pad. Do
windscreen free from snow, not continue to drive the vehicle when
 If the engine stalls, do not
leaves or other objects. hearing the alarm.
depress the brake pedal
 If you smell exhaust gas inside repeatedly, as the vacuum
the car, open the window It is a normal phenomenon for friction
pressure will be consumed
immediately, find out from where between brake pad and brake disc to
gradually at each depression.
the exhaust gas has entered. occur and sometimes make a sound
 Even if the vacuum is consumed during braking.
 anyone and inflammables away
completely, the brake can still

may occur, but they are normal is a limitation of ABS's effects on
Tips phenomena: vehicle stability and steering wheel
Free travel of the brake pedal is controlling capability, even if the
(1-5)mm, and the brake clearance is 1. Hear the ABS operating sound, or ABS functions normally.
≤0.15 mm. feel the pulse of brake pedal and the
vibration of steering wheel. ●If the anti-skid performance of
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) tyres is beyond their capability or
The ABS helps prevent the wheels 2. When the vehicle starts or stops, wheelspin occurs when driving at
from locking when the brakes are you may hear some operating sounds high speed, it is hard for ABS to
applied suddenly and firmly or applied of the ABS solenoid valve and continue to control the vehicle.
on a slippery surface, helping to hydraulic pump for a few seconds The size and pressure of all tyres
ensure excellent driving stability and from the engine cabin. should be as specified for the
steering performance of the vehicle. 3. At the end of the ABS operation, original car: the ABS uses wheel
the brake pedal may move forward. speed sensors to measure the
.It is easy to activate the ABS in wet speed of each wheel to obtain the
weather conditions such as rain or speed of a vehicle. If you use a
snow, when depressing the brake WARNING
non-specified tyre, it may result in
pedal on roads with a low friction ●Though the ABS is helpful to keep incorrect wheel rotation speed, and
coefficient. You just need to depress the vehicle stable, it is also very even abnormal ABS function.
the brake pedal firmly to activate ABS, important to observe all
so do not depress the brake pedal precautions, maintain proper ●ABS is not designed to shorten
repeatedly in emergency braking. driving speed and safe the braking distance. Under the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance. There following conditions, vehicles with
When ABS is operating, the following

ABS may need longer braking 2) For the sake of safety, do not
WARNING
distance, compared with vehicles stack dolls in the vehicle.
without ABS:  The vehicle manoeuvrability and 3) Make sure that objects on the
stability may be affected by rear floor, under the front seats
 Driving on an uneven, gravel or overloading or improper loading, cannot roll around, to avoid
snowy road. which may result in collisions influencing pedal operation or seat
1）Driving when using tyre chains. involving injuries or death. adjustment.
2）Driving on a pitted or rough road.  When loading luggage, the total 4) Do not stack luggage over the
weight of the vehicle body, front seatbacks.
passengers and luggage should 5) Make sure to close the
Carrying Luggage
not exceed the maximum package tray before driving, or
allowable gross weight. else the passenger knees would
There are many storage features on
 Put objects that might come into be injured in emergency braking.
the vehicle that aid in carrying
contact with persons in place or  When loading luggage in the
luggage safely. If luggage is
secure them. luggage compartment:
overloaded or improper loaded, it may
1) Place the luggage on the
affect the driving stability,
 When loading luggage in the luggage compartment floor evenly.
manoeuvrability and normal operation
passenger zone: Make sure to place heavy luggage
of the vehicle, and reduce vehicle
1) Do not place any objects on on the bottom and as far forward
safety. Therefore, make sure to read
the package tray shelf as this can as possible.
the following instructions before
restrict your view and may result 2) Secure the luggage with a
loading luggage.
in passenger injury in the event of strap or chain and make sure they
emergency braking. cannot move whilst driving. Do not
Roof Rack (if equipped)

stack the luggage over the front for a long distance, stop and on the two holes on the rear side
seatbacks. check whether the luggage is still panel.
3) If the loading objects are too in the original location halfway. c. Pull the rear curtain to its two
big to allow you to close the back 5) The cargo weight on the roof connectors, then lock it.
door, exhaust gases will fill the rack should not exceed 75 kg. d. Lock the 4 pins of the front curtain
passenger zone. To avoid carbon onto the headrest lever.
monoxide poisoning, please see Cover Curtain (if equipped)
the instructions for carbon Cover curtain removal
monoxide hazards in this manual. Cover curtain installation
 When loading luggage on the
roof rack:
1) The length and width of objects
should not exceed the vehicle
length and width.
2) Ensure that luggage on the
roof rack is securely attached
before driving.
3) After loading on the roof rack,
the vehicle's centre of gravity will be
higher, avoid driving at high speed, a. Move the seat to its rearward a. Remove the two connectors from
urgent acceleration, sharp cornering position and lock it, adjust the the rear curtain
and emergency braking. seatback and headrest in place. b. Remove the 4 pins from the front
4) When driving on a rough road b. Squeeze the two connectors of the curtain
cover curtain centrally, then install it c. Remove the left and right

connectors
WARNING
 Do not place any objects on the
cover curtain, otherwise it may
result in passenger injury in the
event of emergency braking.
 Make sure to secure the cover

curtain in place so as to avoid
passenger injury in case of
accident.

Chapter 3
Starting and Driving
Safety Check before Driving......................................................... 3-2
Before Starting Engine ................................................................. 3-3
How to Start Engine ..................................................................... 3-3
Manual Transmission ................................................................... 3-4
Driving Tips under Certain Conditions .......................................... 3-5
Driving Tips in Winter ................................................................... 3-7
Parking Notice .............................................................................. 3-8
Towing Trailer .............................................................................. 3-9
Auto Fire Prevention Tips ........................................................... 3-10
Starting and Driving 3-1

Safety Check Before Driving wheel (0°±0.08°) loose or missing.
It is recommended to perform a safety toe-in
Leakage: after the car has stopped,
check or have them checked by a Kingpin
check for fuel, engine oil, coolant or
BYD service station before driving. inclination 10º40´±45 other fluid leakage under the car.
Check Engine Before Starting angle ´ (Water drops produced by the AC
Kingpin system are normal.)
Vehicle Exterior Conditions caster 2º35´±45´ Lighting: make sure headlights,
Tyres: check the tyre pressure using a angle parking lights, width-indicator lights,
tyre gauge, inspect carefully if there Rear steering lights and other lights work
are notches, breakage and foreign wheel -0º45´±45´ normally. Check illumination intensity
materials on the wheel tread, and if chamber of headlights.
the tyres are abnormally or
Rear 3±2mm
excessively worn. If yes, please check 0.12°±0.08° Vehicle Interior Conditions
wheel
the wheel alignment and related items
toe-in Spare tyre, jack and wheel nut wrench:
in a BYD service station as soon as
check tyre pressure and make sure
possible.
Tyre (including spare tyre) the jack and wrench are in place.
pressure
Wheel alignment parameters Seat belt: check whether the buckle
fastens the seat belt firmly. Make sure
S6 Front wheel Rear wheel
Front the seat belt has no wear or
standard
Wheel wheel -0º40´±45´ scratching.
tyre 210kPa 210kPa
alignment chamber Meters and Controllers: confirm that
pressure
Front 0±2mm meter indicators, lights and defrost
Wheel Nuts: make sure no nuts are
system function normally.

Brake: make sure the pedal has height, steering wheel angle. Starting
enough free play. c. Adjust inner and outer rear-view Make sure that the procedures in
mirrors. "Before starting" have been carried
Engine Cabin Interior Conditions d. Close all doors. out before engine starting.
Coolant level: check that the coolant e. Fasten seat belts. Normal Starting
level is correct.
How to Start Engine The electrically controlled multiport
Engine oil level: stop the car on level fuel injection system will adjust the
ground, then check the oil level with Before starting optimal air fuel ratio for engine starting
the oil gauge dipstick. (Refer to MT: automatically. Please perform the
description in section 7.) a. Check parking brake. following procedures to start the
b. Turn off all electrical devices. engine:
Battery and cables: check if the
connectors are loose or corroded and c. Move the shift lever to the neutral 1. Depress the brake pedal and press
position.
if there are cracks on the battery the start button to start the engine.
housing. Release this button after the engine
AT: has started.
Fuel Pipe: check if there is fuel a. Check parking brake.
leakage or poor connection in the fuel
b. Turn off all electrical devices.
pipe. 2. Restart the engine following the
c. Move the shift lever to the "P"
Before Starting Engine normal starting procedure if it stalls.
position. When starting the engine
a. Check the environment around the after parking, you may also select the 3. If the engine cannot start up, please
car before getting in. "N" position. If the shift lever is in see "If the Car Cannot Start Up" in
b. Adjust seat position, seat cushion other positions, the starter cannot Chapter 4.
height, seatback angle, headrest operate.

After starting make sure braking does not result in
WARNING
Warm-up: warm up the engine before deviation of the vehicle.
 During engine starting, do not driving. Extend the warm-up time in
Other Abnormalities: check if there is
press the start button longer than very cold weather.
any leakage, poor connection, or
5 seconds, and the starting
abnormal noise.
interval should not be less than
Exhaust system: if exhaust leakage is
15 seconds. Otherwise it may Manual Transmission
found, go to maintenance immediately.
cause engine and circuit To ensure smooth operation, the
overheating. In Driving manual transmissions in all forward
Meters: check that the meters indicate gears are equipped with a
 Do not let the engine run
properly. synchronizer. The five-speed manual
overspeed.
transmission has a locking device, to
 Check the engine immediately if
avoid direct shift from fifth gear to
it has difficulty in starting or stalls WARNING
reverse gear. For shifting, step on the
frequently.
Make sure that there is a sufficient clutch pedal to the bottom; if shifting
amount of fuel in the fuel tank, this isn’t needed, do not step on the clutch
Tips means the indicator needle for the pedal, otherwise it will accelerate the
To shift the six-speed transmission fuel gauge must indicate at the wear of the clutch.
to R position, lift the upper limit position above the 1 scale unit, this Shift the control mechanism to the R
mechanism of the gear shifting prevents burning out of the fuel position and perform the reversing
mechanism, and then push the shift pump due to lack of fuel. function only after the car is stopped
lever to R position. completely. It will damage the
Brake: under safe traffic conditions, transmission if the gear is shifted to
reverse before the vehicle is

completely static. After stepping on put your hand on the shift control braking may cause the vehicle to veer
the clutch pedal, and before shifting to mechanism, to avoid abnormal wear out of control in wet weather
the reverse gear, wait for a few of the transmission parts. conditions, especially in snow. Make
seconds, or shift to a forward gear sure to drive with greater caution
and stay awhile. This will make the Driving Tips Under Certain during the first few kilometres before
gear stop turning, thus avoiding Conditions becoming accustomed to the new
mutual "grinding". driving conditions. Over the summer
Due to decrease in tyre adhesion and
While decelerating, additional braking period, you may forget some driving
poor visibility in some weather
force can be obtained from the engine tips for driving on snow covered roads
conditions such as rain, fog, or snow,
through downshifting. This additional and therefore need to master these
you should master different driving
braking force helps maintain a safe tips through practice.
techniques, while performing general
speed and prevent brake overheating
maintenance for your vehicle. Take
when going downhill. Before After long dry period, you shall be
extra care when you have to drive in
downshifting, ensure that the speed careful when driving in rainy days. In
bad weather conditions.
display of the engine does not enter the first rainy days after long dry
the red zone of the tachometer in low Do not use the cruise control function period, oil on the road will float on the
gear position. See the table of in these conditions, and drive at top of water, making the road slippery.
maximum allowable speed. slower speeds than in dry weather.
The vehicle needs more time to Visibility - during all weather
respond to your operational inputs, so conditions, it is very important for a
Warning
please apply even and smooth force driver to see their surroundings and to
When the car is running and the to each control unit. be seen by other drivers clearly. In
clutch pedal isn’t depressed, do not poor weather, you should turn on
Sharp steering movements or sudden
headlights and fog lights even in

daytime for better visibility. driving is very dangerous as the road vehicles may inhibit your view
may be covered by water and ice and the air shock waves caused
Check the windscreen wipers and alternately. As a result, grip may by large vehicles may lead to
washers periodically. Make sure that change suddenly. losing control of the car.
there is sufficient fluid in the
 Do not drive on a road covered
windscreen washer fluid tank. In When downshift, take special care. If
with deep water, which may
addition, you may use defroster and the adhesive force is low, the driving
cause damage or failure of
air conditioner to prevent wheels may be locked up for an instant,
engine and electrical systems.
condensation from generating mist on which may also cause skidding.
the vehicle's inner windows.  Before driving, make sure that
the parking brake is released
WARNING fully and the parking brake
Tyre adhesion - check tyre wear
indicator goes out.
periodically, and make sure the tyre  It is prohibited to shut down the
pressures are suitable. The above two engine when driving down a slope.  Do not leave the car when the
conditions are important to prevent the The power steering and vacuum engine is running.
vehicle from sliding (when driving on wet booster will be disabled when the  Do not rest your feet on the
roads and tyre adhesion is lost). engine is off. Similarly, exhaust brake pedal when driving, which
emission control devices only may lead to brake discs
Whilst driving you must check the function when the engine is overheating, wear and excess
ever-changing road conditions. Damp running. fuel consumption.
leaves may be as slippery as snow,
 When overtaking or being  When driving down a long steep
"Clean" roads may be covered with
overtaken, take special care as hill, you should decrease your
thin ice. When the external
water splashed up by large
temperature is near freezing point,

speed and switch to a low gear. cooling system according to ambient They are available at BYD service
temperature. stations.
 Take special care when speeding
up, shifting to higher/lower gear,
Improper cooling fluid may damage Do not apply parking brake if it may
or braking on slippery road
engine cooling system. be frozen.
surfaces. Hard acceleration or
engine braking may result in
Check Battery and Cable Status When parking, move the shift lever to
skidding or spinning of the car.
the "N" position and place chocks
 Do not stretch any part of your
The battery may become weak in cold around the rear wheels to prevent the
body, head or hand, out of the
weather. Therefore, it should store car moving. Do not apply the parking
window when driving to avoid
enough power to start the engine in brake as it may be frozen by water or
severe accidents and severe
winter. snow, resulting in difficulty to release
personal injury. Observe
the parking brake.
particular caution with children in
Make sure viscosity of the engine oil Prevent snow from staying under
the car.
is suitable for driving in winter. mudguard.
Driving Tips in Winter Avoid Door Lock Freezing. Snow or ice under mudguard may
make steering difficult and clog the
Make sure the coolant can provide Spray some deicing agent or glycerin radiator electric fan. When driving in
anti-freezing protection. in door lock hole to prevent the lock winter, you must stop regularly to
from freezing. check whether there is ice or snow
Only use coolant authorised by your under mudguard.
BYD service station. Choose and add Use washer fluid with antifreeze.
suitable type of cooling fluid into It is recommended to keep certain

emergency tools in the car the three-way catalytic converter is trailer. If you attempt to install a tow
according to your region. extremely hot and may set these bar on the vehicle, the chassis may be
objects on fire. damaged severely.
Tyre chains, window scraper, a bag of f. When parking, steer the front
sand or salt, signal flash device, small Auto Fire Prevention Tips
wheels against the curb when the
spade, connecting cable and so on. vehicle is facing the slope top. If the
Parking Notice To prevent vehicle fire timely and
vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, leave it in first gear. effectively, please be familiar with and
a. Confirm that the roof (if equipped) observe the following precautions:
g. When parking, steer the front
and car windows are closed.
wheels towards the curb when the a. It is prohibited to step on the
b. Turn the headlights off. vehicle is facing the slope bottom. If accelerator pedal continuously to
c. Put all handbags and precious the vehicle is equipped with a run the engine at high speed
items in the luggage compartment manual transmission, leave it in b. Do not leave inflammable and
or carry them on your person. reverse gear. explosive materials in the
d. Use your mechanical key or smart h. Check that the parking handle has vehicle.
key to lock all doors and check that been released completely before
the back door is locked firmly. driving. Otherwise it may cause the When a vehicle is subjected to
Check the indicators on the rear brake to overheat and become prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
combination meter to confirm that damaged. during the summer, the inner
the anti-theft system is working. temperature may exceed 60-70 °C. It
Towing Trailer is possible that fire may occur, even
e. Do not park on flammable objects
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a explosion if there is inflammable and
such as dry leaves, tall grass, since
explosive material in the vehicle, such

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

put the fire out, reducing loss as
much as possible:
a. Pay attention to the fire

premonitions, such as abnormal
noise, foreign odours. If you detect
any premonition, stop the engine
and your vehicle immediately and
take positive remedial action.
b. Call fire reporting line at once while

contacting BYD service shops and
insurance agency.
Tips
To prevent property loss in the event
of an accident, it is recommended to
purchase "spontaneous combustion
insurance".

Chapter 4
Emergency Treatment
If the Car Cannot Start Up ............................................................ 4-2
If Engine Stalls during Driving ...................................................... 4-4
If the Car Overheats ..................................................................... 4-4
If the Vehicle has to be Towed ..................................................... 4-6
Emergency Treatment 4-1

If the Car Cannot Start Up tightened and cleaned properly. please contact your BYD service
2. If the battery terminals are normal, station for adjustment or repair.
(a) Simple Check open the rear interior light. If the
light cannot be turned on or is dim, (b) Start Engine with Fuel Spill
Before performing the following it shows that the battery is weak.
inspections, check if you can start the Start the engine by jump starting. If the engine fails to start, maybe there is
engine normally according to the Refer to the instructions "(3) Jump fuel spill as a result of repeated starting.
instructions and procedures in Starting".
Chapter 3 "How to Start Engine", and In this case, depress the throttle pedal
If the interior light is on but the
if there is sufficient fuel. Meanwhile, firmly while starting the vehicle, and
engine cannot start, please contact
please check if the spare key can start hold the throttle pedal for about 5
your BYD service station.
the engine. If the engine can be seconds. Then release the pedal and
started successfully, it is proved that The starter can drive the engine move your foot away, and restart the
the original key may be damaged. rotating at normal speed, but the engine after that.
You need to let your BYD service engine cannot run independently:
station inspect your keys. If all keys If the engine still cannot start when
do not function, the key or smart key 1. Restart Engine performing above starting procedure
system may be malfunctioning, please 2. If the engine cannot start up, there for 5 seconds, please wait for a few
contact your BYD service station. may be a fuel spill as a result of minutes and try again.
repeated starting. Please see "(b)
If Engine Cannot Rotate or Rotate Start Engine with Fuel Spill" for If the engine still cannot be started,
Slowly more details. please contact your BYD service
1. Check whether battery terminals are station for adjustment or repair.
3. If the engine still fails to start,

Tips start. Otherwise when the engine charging battery is applicable.
Ensure the interval between two starts, there may be damage to the
engine starts is longer than 1 minute. vehicle or a collision. It may also Procedures of Jump Start
You may start the engine cause the three-way catalytic
1. If the charging battery is installed on
continuously 3 times at most. converter to overheat, which may
another car, please make sure there
Otherwise, the starter and circuit lead to fire.
is no contact between the two cars.
system may be overheated.  If the battery power is run out, Shut down all electrical devices.
the current clock time and preset 2. If the engine of the vehicle charged
(c) Jump Start frequency in the audio system with batteries is not started, then
will be cancelled. start and run the engine for a few
To prevent the vehicle and electrical  The battery is dangerous, please minutes. Step lightly on the throttle
attachments and persons from damage refer to Chapter 7 to learn about pedal to keep the engine running at
and injury due to battery explosion, the hazard of the battery. 2,000 rpm during a jump-start.
sulphuric acid solution corrosion and 3. Connect wires in order of a, b, c, d:
 The battery contains corrosive
combustion of electrical installations, it
sulphuric acid. While making a
is strongly recommended to contact a a. Connect the clamp of anode
jump start, wear goggles and
BYD service station for help. (red) jump starting cable to
protect your skin, clothes, and
anode terminal ("+") of the
the car from being sulphuric acid
Tips depleted battery.
spillage.
 The engine cannot be started by b. Connect the other clamp of
 The charging battery must be 12
pushing or towing the BYD vehicle anode (red) jump starting cable
V. Before conducting a jump
with an automatic transmission. to anode terminal ("+") of the
start, please make sure the
charging battery.
 Do not push or pull the vehicle to

c. Connect the clamp of cathode carefully in the reversed order of Please take actions as per the
(black) jump starting cable to connection: disconnect the cathode procedures below:
cathode terminal ("-") of the starting cable first, and then
charging battery. disconnect the anode starting a. Drive away from the heavy traffic
d. Connect the another clamp of cable. road, park in a safe place, and turn
cathode (black) starting cable to on the hazard warning lights, then
If unsure about the cause of battery
a grounded metal fixing point on move the shift handle to the neutral
capacity loss, please contact a BYD
the car with depleted battery. position and apply the parking
service station to have the vehicle
brake. Turn off the air conditioning
checked.
Tips if it is operating. Then, place the
When connecting, keep your body If Engine Stalls during Driving warning triangle in the direction of
away from the battery and do not approaching vehicles according to
allow the connecting cable to get traffic regulations.
a. Slow down and drive the vehicle to a
close to the engine components, safe place.
b. If there is coolant spouting out of
otherwise, it may result in personal the radiator or expansion tank,
b. Turn on the hazard warning light
injury. please switch off the engine. Open
switch.
the bonnet after the steam clears. If
c. Try to start the engine again.
no coolant is spouting, just keep the
4. Start the engine in the normal way,
engine running and make sure the
and then step lightly on the If the Car Overheats
cooling fan is working; if not, please
throttle pedal to keep the engine If the engine coolant thermometer
turn off the power switch.
running for several minutes at a indicates overheating, or there is
speed of 2,000 rpm. power loss, loud knocking, or bang,
5. Disconnect the starting cable the engine may be overheated.

Tips please check the coolant expansion When the car is stopped, do not use
To avoid personal injury, please tank. If it is dry, please add coolant the air conditioner for long time,
keep the engine bonnet closed until to the tank until the level is between because the air conditioner will lead to
there is no coolant coming out. The the maximum and minimum limit high engine speed and cause
spouting of coolant means high scale lines while the engine is accident or engine overheating, which
pressure. running. may result in fire.
f. When the coolant temperature
drops to normal, recheck the If the Vehicle has to be Towed
c. Check if there is any coolant
coolant level in the tank again and Contact a BYD service station if the
leakage under the radiator, hose
add additional coolant if necessary. vehicle has to be towed. Never tow
and the bottom of vehicle.
Obvious coolant level drop means with rope or chain by other vehicles as
leakage in the cooling system, it is very dangerous.
WARNING please contact a BYD service
There are three usual towing
station for examination.
When the engine is running, please methods.
keep your hands and clothes away
from the working fan & driving belt WARNING a. Platform Lift Type - the vehicle will
of the engine. be loaded on a tow truck, which is
When the engine and radiator are
the best towing method.
under high temperature, do not
d. If there is coolant leakage, please b. Wheel Lift Type - the tow truck
remove the radiator cap as
shut down the engine at once and inserts two supporting arms under
spouting high-temperature steam
contact a BYD service station for the bottom of the tyre (front or rear)
and liquid under pressure may
help. to lift the wheels. The other two
cause serious personal injury.
e. In case of no obvious leakage, wheels are still on the ground.

c. In an emergency where a tow truck is WARNING
c. Move the shift lever to the D
not available, the vehicle may be position, then N position.
towed using a towing hook. Remove ● If your vehicle cannot be towed d. Shut down the engine.
the decorative cover on the front by a platform truck, please adopt e. Make sure the start button is at
bumper. Take out the hook from the the wheel lift method for towing. If the ACC position so as to keep
tool box and screw it into the fixing the vehicle is at fault or damaged the steering wheel unlocked.
seat securely, then tow the vehicle and only the front wheels can be on
with special towing cable. the ground, please observe the ● Improper towing preparation may
following instructions: damage the transmission, please
observe the procedures above. If
 Manual transmission: gear shifting is impossible or the
engine (automatic transmission)
a. Release the parking brake. cannot be started, please adopt the
b. Shift the transmission to the towing method with front wheels lift.
neutral position.
c. Make sure the starting button is ●When adopting above method,
at the ACC position so as to keep the towing distance should not
the steering wheel unlocked. exceed 10 km, and the speed
During emergency towing, the driver should be less than 30 km/h.
should sit inside steering the vehicle Automatic transmission:
and operating the brake. ●If towing the vehicle with all wheels
a. Release the parking brake. on the ground, it is necessary to use
b. Start the engine. special designed towing cable and

specified towing hook. For the vehicle hook is not recommended, it is
preparations, please see the recommended to contact a BYD
procedures above. Make sure the service station for help.
start button is not at the OFF position
so as to keep the steering wheel Only use the specified towing hook
unlocked. Confirm that all the and do not tow the rear part of the
electrical accessories are all switched vehicle with all the wheels on the
off to avoid battery discharging. ground, otherwise the vehicle may
be damaged.
●If the steering wheel is locked, the
steering system may be damaged. ●Take special care when towing the
Before towing, make sure the start car. Please avoid sudden startup and
button is at the ACC position and unstable driving operation, which
the steering wheel moves smoothly. may exert great stress on the
emergency towing hook, and towing
●Liftingthe vehicle from the cable/chain. The hook, towing
bumper may result in serious cable/chain may crack, in which case
damage. The bumper is not there may be serious personal injury
designed for supporting the vehicle or damage to the car.
weight.
●Towing the vehicle with all wheels

on the ground and using the towing

Chapter 5
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance
Tips on Maintenance of Paint Surface.......................................... 5-2
Washing and Waxing ................................................................... 5-3
Inside Cleaning ............................................................................ 5-5
Auto Air Freshener ....................................................................... 5-7
Corrosion Prevention ................................................................... 5-7
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance 5-1

Tips on Maintenance of Paint quick drying. If you wash the car by e. Marks of strongly corrosive
Surface yourself, only use special-purpose substances, such as tar, bird
detergent. Do not use strongly droppings and insect remains, must
Pay attention to the following points in alkaline washing powder, soap be cleaned off immediately. Please
use and maintenance of the vehicle: water and detergent, which may use special purpose detergent. Do
wash away grease in the paint and not use a knife or petrol to remove
a. Clean any dust from the car before, speed up aging. When washing the the mark, otherwise the paint
during and after using the car, which car at a car wash, prevent the staff surface may be damaged.
can reduce dust absorption by static. from using de-waxing detergent, or
the paint may be damaged. When f. Do not touch the paint with greasy
b. Wash the car after it has rained. the car is used along seacoast or in hands, wipe the paint with a greasy
Marks left by rain on the car body a region with heavy pollution, you cloth, or put any tools with grease
will shrink in size after it stops must wash the car daily. on them or finishing cloths dipped
raining, which means acid materials in organic solvent on the car body,
in the rain will concentrate. Clean d. Only use a damp, clean and soft otherwise there may be a harmful
any marks as soon as possible to sponge or finishing cloth to wipe the chemical reaction.
avoid harm to the paint surface car, and make sure there are no
metal and sand particles in it. Do not g. If there is no obvious scratching, do
caused by marks.
use a dry cloth, sponge or towel in not paint it again so as to avoid
c. Wash the car after the engine cools order to avoid scratching. When colour non-matching and poor
down. Do not wash the car in strong wiping, move the cloth gently along combination.
sunlight or in high temperatures, the running water, and do not move it h. Please park the vehicle in a garage
otherwise the detergent will form in a circular motion or perpendicular or a well ventilated place if it will not
marks on the paint surface after to the running water. be driven for a long period. Cover

the body with a special body cover service station to recover the body Tips
in winter. For temporary parking, paint gloss. ●Clean the vehicle in a shaded
please stop the vehicle in a cool place when the body does not feel
Washing and Waxing
and shaded place. hot.
Cleaning ●Please protect your hands while
i. Prevent strong impacts, knocks or
In the cases below, the paint may peel cleaning the underside of the floor
scratching to the paint film. If the
off and corrosion can occur in the or chassis.
paint has a scratch, is sinking or
peeling off, please repair vehicle body and parts. Please clean a. Use hose pipe to wash away loose
immediately, please contact a BYD the vehicle immediately. dirt, slush and saline-alkali at the
service station for repair. bottom of the vehicle and in the
a. Driving along the seacoast. recessed areas of the wheels.
j. Use carbon detergent to clean b. Driving on the road covered with b. Use special detergent to wash the
glossy metal parts, and apply wax anti-freezer. vehicle, following the manufacturer's
regularly for protection. c. Stuck with coal tar, resin, bird instructions when mixing the
k. Use quality detergent for cleaning manure, and insect remains. detergent with water. Dip a soft cloth
of trim, and do not use excessive d. Driving in an area with heavy into the detergent to wipe the vehicle
force when waxing to prevent the smoke, coal ash, dust, iron scurf, or gently, and use soap water and clean
base layer from becoming exposed chemical substances. water to remove the dirt.
when the paint is penetrated. e. The car is obviously covered with
dust and slurry.
c. Flush with running water thoroughly,
l. Please wax the vehicle regularly otherwise when soap water dries it
(once per season), contact a BYD will leave marks. Use clean water to
Manual cleaning method
flush each part of the vehicle after
washing in the summer.

d. To avoid leaving water marks, please when cleaning the bumper. Do not surface. Damage to the painted surface
wipe dry with a clean soft towel. Do scrub with abrasive detergents in will reduce its duration and gloss,
not wipe or press too hard, or the order to prevent scratching the particularly for dark coloured cars.
paint surface may be damaged. bumper. Usually the staff from car wash will tell
you which washing process is suitable
Decorative parts on wheels: the
Asphalt from the road: wash it using for your car.
decorative parts can easily be
turpentine or detergent marked as
damaged by organic substances. If
non-harmful to painted surfaces. Waxing
any organic substance spills onto the
decorative parts, please wash away
Polishing and waxing is
with clean water and check if the parts WARNING
recommended to maintain the original
are damaged.
Do not use organic substances beauty of the vehicle. Apply the wax
(petrol, kerosene, volatile oil, or once a month or if the vehicle surface
Tips
strong solvents) which may be toxic does not resist water well.
Do not install plastic decorative
or cause damage.
pieces which have been seriously a. Before waxing, please wash and
damaged on wheels, or they may dry the vehicle body even if you
Auto Car Washing
drop off the wheel while driving and use the mixture of detergent and
thus lead to an accident. wax.
You can wash your car at an automatic
car wash station. Note however that b. Please use quality polish and car
Wheels: Wash only with neutral soap
some types of brushes, unfiltered water, wax. When the polishing coat has
water or neutral detergent.
and the wash process adopted by the been weathered seriously, please
Bumper: due to the relative soft
machine may damage the painted use the cleaning polish which is
frontage, please take special care

separated from the car wax. otherwise water may enter the manufacturer.
Follow the instructions and audio devices or other electric
precautions from the manufacturer. appliances on or under the carpet Seat Belts
The chrome plated surface also (mat), which may result in The seat belt can be washed with
needs polishing and waxing. malfunction of the devices and neutral soap water or warm water.
c. Wax the vehicle again when water corrosion of the vehicle body.
Please use a sponge or soft cloth to
does not bead and remains on the clean it. Check if the seat belt has
surface in large patches. Carpet excessive wear, tears or cuts.
Please use quality foam detergent to Tips

WARNING clean the carpet. ●The seat belt must not be cleaned
When the car is placed in a with colouring agent or bleacher, or

workshop with high temperatures First use the dust collector to absorb the its strength will be weakened.
for repainting, please remove the dust. Several kinds of foam detergents
●Do not use the seat belt until it is
plastic bumper from the car, or the are applicable: some are contained in
dry.
heat may damage the bumper. aerosol cans, and some are powders or
liquids, which must be mixed with water
Windows
to generate foam. Use a sponge or
Inside Cleaning
brush dipped in foam to wash the carpet
The windows may be cleaned with
by moving in a circular motion.
Tips any household window cleaner.
Do not allow the water to flow onto Do not use water in order to keep the
the floor while cleaning the vehicle; carpet dry. Please read and follow the
instructions from the detergent

Tips above. Tips
The heating wire of rear window ● If you use a new type of liquid ● Don't wash leather with organic
defroster and lead of the aerial is car freshener, do not spill the liquid substances at all, like volatile oil,
fixed to the interior of the rear onto the vehicle’s interior surfaces. alcohol, petrol, or acid or alkaline
window glass. Strong wiping or It may contain the ingredients solution, etc, as they will cause
wiping up and down, may cause mentioned above. leather to fade.
ruptures. Therefore, when wiping ● A lylon brush or synthetic fibre
the rear window, you should wipe it cloth etc will scratch and damage
Leather Trim inside the Car
lightly and wipe from left to right. the good texture on the leather
For leather trimming, you can use surface.
Instrument panel, console panel neutral detergent intended for woolen
● Dirty decorative leather pieces
and switches fabrics to clean them.
will cause mildew. Especially, keep
the decorative pieces clean and
Remove dirt using a piece of soft cloth
Tips protected from oil stains.
dampened with 5% solution of neutral
● Do not use organic substances ● Exposure to prolonged periods
detergent for wool. Then, thoroughly
(kerosene, alcohol, petrol etc.) or of sunlight will cause the leather
wipe off all traces of detergent with a
alkaline or acidic solutions. These surface to harden or shrink.
piece of clean damp cloth. Allow the
chemicals may corrupt the interior Therefore, the car should be parked
leather to dry in a ventilated shaded
device surfaces. in a cool and shaded place,
area.
● Before using detergent or polish, especially in the summer.
first please make sure they do not ● During hot summer periods, as the
include the substances mentioned temperature inside the car rises

easily, objects made from plastics or Generally speaking, there are two Check the humidity of floor covering.
wax-included materials, may stick to reasons for vehicle corrosion: The carpet and floor cushion will keep
leather in the high-temperature the humidity for a long time, especially
environment. a. The moisture accumulates in the in winter.
hole of body. The mud which Wash the bottom of the body using a
It is recommended to have your accumulates in the clearance and high pressure spray gun. It is
vehicle cleaned by a BYD service holes of the vehicle bottom easily particularly important for vehicles that
station. accumulates moisture and causes drive on salted roads in winter. It is
the parts to corrode more easily. also a good method to use in areas
Auto Air Freshener b. Scaling off protective layer and where the climate is wet and often has
paint of body surface and vehicle a sea breeze.
Since the chemical compositions in bottom.
some liquid air fresheners may result Check and repair the anti-dust layer of
in broken or faded interior devices, the bottom of the vehicle regularly.
Performing simple periodic
please use a solid air freshener or maintenance is helpful to avoid
deodorant. vehicle corrosion.
If a liquid air freshener is used, make Immediately repair flaking paint or

sure it is securely fixed to avoid scratch.
spillage whilst driving.
Check and wash the door as well as
Corrosion Prevention drain hole under the body.

Chapter 6
Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance................................................................................. 6-2
Does Your Car need Repairing........................................................ 6-3
Maintenance Program .................................................................. 6-4
Maintenance Instructions 6-1

Maintenance "Maintenance & Repair Manual" program of BYD service station, in
and turn to BYD service station order to provide better and more
Scheduled maintenance is very regularly for car maintenance. professional maintenance service for
important your car.
Stated maintenance record
BYD Auto Company strongly BYD service stations have spent a
recommends that users protect BYD Please fill all stated maintenance large amount of money on special
S6 cars by following the maintenance items into the schedule at BYD tools and maintenance equipment for
program below, because scheduled service station and keep all receipts BYD cars, which helps to provide
maintenance serves the following safe.To make sure your vehicle runs better complete maintenance tasks as
purposes: optimally, follow the maintenance well as reduce expenses, and provide
schedule. quicker and better service for you.
a. Saves fuel BYD service stations can perform all
b. Extends its operating life Where can you get maintenance the maintenance programs for your
c. Enjoy your driving service? car – reliably and economically.
d. Drive safely and stably
e. Conform to regulations on It is recommended to keep your Which maintenance items can be
maintenance vehicle maintained at your local BYD completed by driver himself?
f. Conform to governmental service station. BYD technicians are
regulations all well-trained professionals. They Some simple maintenance tasks can
will get the latest service information, be performed by a driver with some
Tips such as proceedings about technique, mechanical knowledge and basic
Please refer to BYD S6 maintenance and internal training auto-repairing tools. For instruction
details, see Chapter 7. Naturally, you

can get all maintenance items at your b. The car is leaking underneath (air
BYD service station. conditioning water drops are
normal);
Notes: special tools and professional
c. Abnormal exhaust sound;
skills are required for part of
maintenance operation. These items d. Flat tyre; excessive noise made by
must be maintained by qualified tyres while cornering; uneven tyre
technicians from a BYD service wear;
station. They can keep a record of
e. The vehicle leans to one side while
maintenance for your car, which will
braking or driving in a straight line
be very helpful when you need
on level ground;
maintenance service.
f. Abnormal noises related to
Does Your Car need Repairing? movement of suspension system;
g. Loss of brake effectiveness or

Pay attention to changes in vehicle spongy feeling when braking;
performance and sound, as well as
visual signs for necessary repair. h. Engine coolant temperature stays
Some important conditions are shown higher than normal continually;
as below: i. Engine malfunction light comes on
(after vehicle starting).
a. Engine hunting or instable, obvious
decrease in power, abnormal If you notice any of these; please
engine noise; contact a BYD service station at once.

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

Maintenance
Intervals ×1,000 km 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73 78 83 88 93 98
First
Maintenance
Months maintena 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
Items
nce
Engine and transmission
1. Check for cracks, chips, wear on the
I I I I R I I I I I
multi-wedge belt and adjust its tension
483QB Check every 20,000 km; replace every 80,000 km; shorten the cycle according to
engine condition
2. Replace the timing belt 488QA Check every 20,000 km; replace every 80,000 km; shorten the cycle according to
of engine (timing chain) engine condition
4G69 Check every 20,000 km; replace every 100,000 km; shorten the cycle according to
engine condition
3. Check if any damage on the ignition
I I I I I I I I I I
cable
Common
spark plug
4. Check and replace the (general Replace every 30,000 km
spark plug using
conditions)
Iridium spark Replace every 80,000 km

plug (general
using
conditions)
Rigorous
using Shorten cycle according to condition
conditions
5. Check the crankcase ventilation
I I I I I I I I I I
system (PVC valve and ventilation hose)
6. Check if the cooling water pipe is
damaged and confirm if the pipe joint is I I I I I I I I I I
locked tightly
7. Check the engine coolant level in the
I I I I I I I I I I
over flow pot
8. Replace the engine coolant Replace every 2 years or 40,000 km.
General
using Clean every 2000 km; replace every 15,000 km
9. Replace the air filter conditions
element Rigorous
using Shorten cycle according to condition
conditions
General
using R: Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months
10. Replace engine oil
conditions
Rigorous R: every 3,000 km

using
conditions
General
using R: Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months
11. Replace the engine oil conditions
filter Rigorous
using R: every 3,000 km
conditions
12. Check battery I I I I I I I I I I
13. Check the engine idle speed I I I I I I I I I I
14. Check the ignition timing I I I I I I
15. Check and adjust the valve gap I I I I I I I I I I
16. Check the joint of exhaust pipe for
I I I I I I I I I I I
gas leak
17 Throttle control cable I I I I I I I I I I I
18. Throttle Body Clean every 10,000 km
19. Injection nozzle I I I I I I
20. Check the oxygen sensor I I I I I I I I I I
21. Check the three-way catalytic
I I I I I I I I I I
converter
22. Fuel filter R: Replace every 10,000 km or 6 months
23. Fuel tank cover, fuel pipe and joint I I I I I I
24. Activated carbon canister I I I I I I I I I I

General
using I R R I R I R I I I
25. Check and replace the
conditions
gear oil in the manual
Rigorous
transmission
using R: Shorten the cycle as required
conditions
General
using Check and supplement it every 1 year or 20,000 km
26. Check and replace the
conditions
gear oil in the automatic
Rigorous
transmission
using Replace it every 40,000 km
conditions
Chassis and Car Body
27. Check and tighten the chassis set
I I I I I I I I I I
screws
28. Brake pedal and parking brake I I I I I I I I I I
29. Brake pad and brake disc I I I I I I I I I I
30. Brake fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
31. Pipeline and hose of brake system I I I I I I I I I I
32. Power steering fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
33. Steering wheel, draw bar I I I I I I I I I I
34. Dust cover of transmission shaft I I I I I I I I I I
35 Ball pin and dust cover I I I I I I I I I I

36. Front and rear suspension I I I I I I I I I I
37. Tyre and inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
38. Check the front and rear wheel
I I I I I I I I I I
alignment
39. Check if the wheel bearing has end
I I I I I I I I I I
play
40. Check clutch function and adjust
I I I I I I I I I I
pedal travel
41. Clutch fluid I I I I I I I I R I I I I I I I I I I I
42. Clutch pipes and hoses I I I I I I I I I I
43. Cooling or heating system I I I I I I I I I I
44. Air filter of air conditioner I R R R R R R R R R
45. Air conditioner refrigerant I I I I I I I I I I
46. Check SRS I I I I I I I I I I
47. Inspect the vehicle body damage
Every year
conditions
Remarks: a. Symbol meaning in the schedule
I = Check, adjust or replace if necessary; R = Replace.

b. Depending on the dirt level of the petrol engine, early replacement may be required.
"Serious condition" refers to:
(1) The vehicle is driving in dusty area, or the vehicle is in salty surroundings.

(2) Frequent driving on bumpy roads, slopes, water-accumulated roads or mountain paths.
(3) Driving in cold areas.
(4) Frequently keeping engine idling for a long time or the vehicle frequently drives on short trips.
(5) Use the brakes frequently and often operate sudden brakes.
(6) Use it as a taxi.
(7) At 32 or above, the driving time in heavy traffic area is 50% of the gross time or more.
(8) At 30 °C or above, the driving time at 120 km/h or above is 50% of the gross time or more.
(9) Frequent driving under overloaded conditions.

Chapter 7
Self-maintenance
Precautions on Self-maintenance ................................................ 7-2
Open Engine Bonnet .................................................................... 7-3
Engine Oil..................................................................................... 7-4
Cooling System ............................................................................ 7-4
Windscreen Washer ..................................................................... 7-5
Wiper Blade.................................................................................. 7-6
Transmission Fluid ....................................................................... 7-7
Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid ........................................................ 7-7
Power Steering Fluid .................................................................... 7-7
Three-Way Catalytic Converter .................................................... 7-8
Air Filter Element .......................................................................... 7-8
Fuel Filter ..................................................................................... 7-9
Engine Bonnet Lock ..................................................................... 7-9
Battery .......................................................................................... 7-9
Air Conditioning System ............................................................. 7-11
Driving Belt ................................................................................. 7-11
Tyre ............................................................................................ 7-11
Lamps ........................................................................................ 7-14
Lamp Mist................................................................................... 7-14
Vehicle Storage .......................................................................... 7-15
Self-maintenance 7-1
Precautions on Self-maintenance watches and neckties. ● Be sure to handle the battery with
In case of self maintenance, you ● Immediately after driving, some special care, as it contains corrosive
must follow the correct procedures components in the engine sulphuric acid.
in this section. compartment will be very hot, so ● Do not go under your vehicle with
observe caution and do not touch only the body jack supporting it.
This Chapter only explains them. Always use automotive jack stands or
maintenance operations which can ● If the engine is hot, do not remove other solid supports if you have to
easily be carried out by yourself. the radiator cap to prevent burning work under your vehicle.
However, some items must still be yourself. ● Use goggles whenever you work
performed at a BYD service station. on or under your vehicle to prevent
● Do not leave inflammable, such
as paper or rags, in the engine injury.
During operation, you must pay special
compartment. ●Since the brake fluid is harmful to
attention to avoiding accidental injuries.
● Be sure that the power is off if you eyes and paint surface, be careful
You are required to follow the special
work near the electric cooling fan or when refilling. If the brake fluid
preventive measures below.
radiator grille. With the power on, the comes into contact with your skin,
electric cooling fan will automatically rinse with soap water. If the brake
Tips
start to run if the engine coolant fluid comes into contact with your
● When the engine is running, you eyes, wash your eyes at once, and
temperature is high or the air
must keep your body, clothes and seek medical advice immediately.
conditioning is turned on.
tools away from the running fans
● Window cleaner, steering fluid
and drive belt of the engine, and ● Do not smoke for fear of causing
a fire around the fuel tank or the and brake fluid are flammable, keep
remove items such as rings,
them away from sparks and naked
battery.
flames. compartment.
● The battery and ignition coils bear ● Note: do not scratch the glass by WARNING
high current or high voltage. Protect the wiper bracket.
their terminals to avoid shorting. ● Before driving, be sure that the
Open Engine Bonnet bonnet is closed and securely
● If the coolant or brake fluid
locked. Otherwise, the bonnet may
overflows, rinse with water to avoid
open unexpectedly while driving
damaging the components or paint
and an accident may occur.
finish.
● Do not drop anything into the
spark plug hole.
● You can only use the specified
spark plug. Using another spark plug
may damage the engine or generate
Latch
electromagnetic interference.
● Do not refill too much power
steering fluid, or it may overflow
when starting the vehicle.
● Do not drive with the air filter
removed, otherwise it may cause
excessive engine wear due to dust
being drawn into the cylinders and
causing backfire in the engine
Engine oil Recommended engine oil hot and lead to burns. Be careful
and wear protective clothes when
Engine oil is a kind of Consumable, Engine oil is a major contributor to operating in the engine
which is very important to ensure the your engine's performance and compartment.
engine runs normally. Therefore, service life. Therefore, always use ● Prolonged and repeated contact
check the engine oil level regularly. high-quality and detergent engine oil. with used engine oil may cause skin
For your vehicle, it is recommended to irritation. If your skin comes into
The consumption of engine oil is use the same grade engine oil or contact with this kind of engine oil,
determined by driving, weather and above. wash it with soap and clean water.
road conditions. For a new engine, API grade: SG or above
the oil consumption may be more. SAE:Choose the appropriate oil type
Cooling System
for local climate”
Make sure to park the car on level
ground, switch off the engine and wait
WARNING
for 3 minutes, then check the engine
oil level. ● Do not splash engine oil on parts
MAX
of the car.
If the oil level is near or lower than the
● Check the oil level on the oil MIN
low oil scale line, you must go to a
dipstick once again after engine oil
BYD service station to add the
refilling. Avoid overfilling, or the
appropriate amount of engine oil.
engine could be damaged.
● Engine oil, engine components
and exhaust system may be very
If the coolant level in the coolant Windscreen Washer
reservoir is at or below the (MIN) Check the level in the windscreen
scale, fill coolant to the (MAX) scale. washer reservoir at least once a
Note that coolant of different brands month during normal using. In poor
and types cannot be mixed. weather conditions, if you use the
washer frequently, check the level in
Inspect the cooling system for leaks. If the windscreen washer reservoir
the reservoir is completely empty, you when adding fuel.
should also check the coolant level in The windscreen washer reservoir is
the radiator. located in the engine compartment
behind the right headlight. When you refill the reservoir, clean
Never add any rust inhibitor or other the edges of the windscreen wiper
additives to the cooling system, since Check the reservoir's level by blades with windscreen washer fluid
the additives may not be compatible removing the cap and looking at the on a clean cloth. This will help to keep
with the coolant or engine level gauge attached to the cap. the blade edges in good condition.
components.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
WARNING
windscreen washer fluid. This can
WARNING
increase the cleaning capability, and ● Do not fill the windscreen washer
To avoid burning, do not remove prevent freezing in cold weather. reservoir with engine antifreeze or a
the radiator cap when the engine is vinegar/water solution. Antifreeze can
hot. damage the vehicle's paint, while a
vinegar/water solution can damage
the windscreen washer motor. 4. During washing and body paint Tips
maintenance, it is not necessary to  Regularly clean the windshield and
● It is recommended to only use the wax the windshield. The wax layer wiper blade (once every one or two
windscreen washer fluid which is will reflect light in poor lighting, weeks).
available from BYD service stations. which will affect the sight and traffic  It is also recommended to wipe
safety. Rinse with purified water periodically even if it does not rain
Wiper Blade after washing the blade, and use (once every one or two days).
The blade strips made of synthetic specialized glass-wax cleaning  The windshield must remain fully
rubber, are wearing parts. The using agent to remove the wax layer on wet when scraping the windshield
environment of the car and the habits the windshield; with the blade (if it doesn’t rain,
might cause damage to the blade, so 5. Do not rinse the blade with water spray the windshield with washing
in order to ensure the life of the blade gun directly when washing the car liquid first).
and the driving safety, please note the to prevent damage to the blade due  Use special windshield cleaner to
following. to high water pressure. clean the windshield.
1. Do not scrape the ice from the Lift the wiper arm before cleaning the  If soil or insect's body adheres to
windshield surface with the blade; windshield; the specific methods of the windshield, wipe with a rag
use a special ice scraper instead; operation are as follows: timely.
2. Do not scrape dirty, oily or waxed 1. Turn off the car power;  If the windshield has pits knocked
windshield surface; 2. Grasp the upper end of the wiper by gravel, service or replace timely.
3. Keep the windshield surface clean, arm with the thumb and other  Replace the wiper blade regularly
and do not scrape the dust, sand, fingers, and lift the wiper arm and (every six months).
insects and foreign matter on the blade assembly carefully.
windshield surface;
Transmission Fluid Brake System engine has cooled down. Look over
the side of reservoir, the fluid level
Checking, changing and refilling should be between the upper level
transmission fluid requires and lower level. If it is below the lower
professional skill and knowledge, so Upper level, refill the power steering fluid so
mark
please contact a BYD service station the fluid level is up to the upper level.
to perform these operations.
Drop in power steering fluid level
Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid means that the power steering system
Lower may be leaking. Check the fluid level
mark
Check the fluid level in the fluid frequently and check this system as
reservoir monthly. The two types of The fluid level should be between the soon as possible.
fluid are in the same reservoir. lower (MIN) and upper (MAX) marks
on the side of fluid reservoir. If the Tips
Replace the brake fluid according to level is at or below the (MIN) mark,  Make sure to only use BYD
recommended driving time and mileage check the braking system. Check the specified power steering fluid.
in the periodical maintenance schedule. braking system for leakage and brake Use of other types of power
discs for abrasion. steering fluid will damage the
Make sure to use BYD original brake power steering system.
fluid DOT4. The other types of brake Power Steering Fluid
 Refill the fluid slowly and
fluid are not compatible with your
Check the fluid level in the power carefully and do overflow. Clean
vehicle's braking system. The brake
steering fluid reservoir monthly; this up any spilled fluid immediately
system and clutch system should use
task should be performed after the as it may damage the
the same type of brake fluid.
components in the engine original parts must be used.
compartment. To cause the chemical reaction, the
three-way catalytic converter must
 Please contact BYD service WARNING
work at high temperatures, it may
station if you have any doubt
combust surrounding inflammables. When the engine is running, stay
about checking fluid level or filling
Therefore, park your vehicle at a away and keep inflammable
fluid in gearbox.
location far away from combustible material away from the exhaust
 Do not turn the steering wheel to objects such as dry grass and leaves. pipe. The hot gas from the exhaust
the left or right end for a long In the event of failure, the three-way pipe may cause injury or fire.
period. Otherwise, it may catalytic converter will cause air
damage the power steering pollution, and engine efficiency will be
Air Filter Element
pump. reduced. Please protect it according
to the following rules.
Clean and replace the air filter
Three-way Catalytic Converter element according to recommended
a. Keep using unleaded petrol. Even if driving time and mileage in the
The three-way catalytic converter it contains a little lead, it will also
periodical maintenance schedule.
contains precious metals which are pollute the catalytic metal and
catalysts and accelerate the chemical cause failure.
The air filter element is installed in the
reaction to purify exhaust gases, b. Keep the engine running normally. air filter case on the driver side of
however, the metal hasn't been engine compartment.
c. If your vehicle misfires, backfires,
affected. Three-way catalytic
stalls or develops another
converter has a positive effect on the
abnormal symptom, check and
HC, CO and NOx. To replace it, BYD
repair it immediately.
Clean If you have ever used one or more should contact a BYD service station
barrels of impure fuel, you should to handle it.
Intake compression air into air filter replace the fuel filter earlier. If you find
element through the opposite the filter is clogged by dirt, you should
WARNING
direction. If you can't obtain the invite a BYD service station to check
compression air, please let a BYD or replace the fuel filter. Make sure that the engine bonnet
service station deal with it. lock is locked before driving.
Engine Bonnet Lock
Fuel Filter Battery
Pivot
Replace the fuel filter according to Check the battery once per month.
recommended driving time and You should check the colour of the
mileage in the periodical maintenance viewport window as well as for any
schedule. terminal corrosion.
If you find the fuel is polluted, the fuel Check the extent of battery terminal
filter will clog quickly, so it is corrosion (white or yellow powder). To
recommended to replace the fuel filter remove it, you should apply sodium
Latch assembly
every 10,000 km or every 6 months. bicarbonate to the surface of the
Please go to a BYD service station to terminals, the terminal will produce air
replace the fuel filter. If the fuel Use mild detergent to clean the bubbles and gradually turn brown.
pipeline is not attached properly, fuel engine bonnet lock, then wipe on When the bubbles disappear, clean
may spill out and lead to danger due multipurpose lubricating oil. You using clean water, and dry with cloth
to pipeline internal pressure.
or paper. Finally apply grease to the ● Keep children away from the
surface of the terminals to avoid battery.
WARNING
further corrosion. ● If electrolyte comes into contact
with the skin, immediately wash the ● Charging the battery without
affected area thoroughly with disconnecting the cables on it may
WARNING
sodium bicarbonate. If you feel seriously damage ECUs on the car.
● Precautions on Battery burning or pain, seek medical Remove the battery cables before
advice immediately. connecting the battery to charger.
● The battery may produce
● When electrolyte is splashed on
inflammable and explosive hydrogen. ● If the battery power is run out,
your clothes, it may penetrate and
When using tools, prevent the battery the current clock time and preset
touch the skin. Please take off the
from generating sparks. Do not frequency in the audio system will
clothes with electrolyte immediately,
smoke or ignite anything near the be cancelled. You need to reset
if necessary, treat it as per the
battery. them.
previous method.
● Prevent electrolyte from touching
eye, skin or clothing. Tips
To connect the battery with other
● Do not drink electrolyte by  Do not use the electrical devices
chargers, disconnect the anode and
mistake. for a prolonged period of time
cathode to prevent the electrical
when the engine stops, such as
● When working near the battery, system from damage
the audio system, navigation
you must wear goggles. If
system (if equipped), AC blower,
electrolyte enters the eyes, seek
light system and so on. It may
medical advice immediately.
make the battery discharge, and
then it cannot start the engine, Tips tension regulator can adjust the
and even lead to permanent  The condenser plates and tension of the driving belt. The needle
damage to the battery. radiator fins can bend easily. on the regulator should be in
Only use a low pressure spray appropriate range. Examine it
 Before leaving the car, make sure gun or soft brush to wash. according to recommended driving
the doors are closed and all  Please run the air conditioner at time and mileage in the periodical
electric appliances are turned off. least once a week and ten maintenance schedule.
minutes each time during cold
Air Conditioning System seasons, when driving the Tyre
vehicle at a constant speed and
The air conditioning system is a closed To drive your vehicle safely, it should
normal engine temperature, to
system, and any maintenance must be be equipped with tyres of proper type
circulate the lubricant in the
performed by a BYD service station. To and size, and keep adequate tread
coolant.
keep it working effectively, you can and correct tyre pressure.
 If the cooling effect is not as
perform the following operations.
good as before, please contact
Regularly check the engine radiator Tyre Inflation
a BYD service station to
and A/C condenser. Remove leaves,
maintain it.
insects and dust attached to their Keeping the tyres properly inflated
surfaces. These foreign substances gives the best possible
Driving Belt
will block the airflow and reduce the manoeuvrability, ride comfort and
Check the driving belt status, and
cooling effect. Clean them with a low tread service life. Insufficient inflation
check every belt's edge for cracking
pressure spray gun or soft brush. of tyres causes uneven wear, affects
or abrasion.
Mitsubishi 4G69 engine's automatic manoeuvrability and fuel economy
and is more likely to cause the tyres to
fail due to overheating. If over-inflated, excessively. 9）Difficulty in operation
the ride may be more harsh, and it
10）Excessive wear of centre of tyre
would be easier to cause damage Tips
tread
from road hazards, as well as cause ●Maintain the correct tyre pressure
uneven wear. in case of the following conditions:
Tread wear marks
For the recommended tyre pressures, 1）Low tyre pressure (insufficient air
please refer to the placard on the filling)
driver's door frame for correct
pressures when the tyres are cold.
2）Excessive wear
Inspection 3）Abnormal wear

4）Hard steering
Every time you check the tyre pressure,
5）Air leakage due to overheating of
examine the tyres for damage, foreign
tyres
objects and abrasion as well. The tyres have wear marks moulded
6）Deteriorated sealability at the
a. Replace the tyre if you find damage into the tread. When the tread wears
edge of tyre.
and bulges on the tyre tread or sides. down, you will see a wide band
7）Deformation of wheel and/or across the tread. This means that
b. There are cuts, splits or cracks on detachment of tyre and wheel there is less than 1.6 mm of tread left
the tyre sides. Replace the tyre if its
8）High Tyre Pressure (excessive air on the tyre. As for this kind of tyre, it
fabric or cord is exposed.
filling) may give very little adhesive force on
c. Replace if the tread is worn wet roads. Replace the tyre if you see
three or more tread wear marks. Tyre Rotation rotation.
Maintenance Non-directional The figure above shows how to

wheels and tyres change the vehicle's tyre position.
In addition to properly inflating,
correct wheel alignment could also
WARNING
decrease the tyre wear. If you find a
tyre is worn unevenly, contact a BYD Front
● Do not mix radial, bias-belted or
service station to check the wheel bias-ply tyres.
alignment. Directional wheels and tyres ● Do not use tyre sizes other than
those recommended by
The tyre has been balanced at the
manufacturers.
factory. If you feel a constant vibration
● Do not use tyres on BYD S6 if
while driving, please contact a BYD
you do not know how they were
service station to check the tyres. If
Front used previously.
any tyre ever has been repaired or
replaced, make sure to re-balance the
tyre. Chains
To extend the tyre service life and Snow chains are only used for
make it wear more evenly, change the emergencies or in special areas.
position of tyres every 10,000 km. You Install the snow chains on the front
should move the tyres to the positions wheels. Please pay special attention
shown above when performing each when driving your vehicle with snow
chains on slippery roads, such as specified by chain manufacturer. Do not touch the glass portion of the
those covered with ice or snow. Since ● Drive carefully with tyre chains bulb with bare skin or hard objects.
some snow chains may damage the installed and avoid protrusion,
Lamp Mist
tyres, wheels, suspensions and holes and sharp turns on the road,
vehicle body, choose chains with which may jolt the car.
small teeth in order to allow sufficient ● When tyre chain is installed, After heavy rain or cleaning, the
gaps between tyre and other parts in avoid sharp turn or braking with combination lights, tail lights or turn
the wheel well. Look through and read wheels locked, which may pose signals of exterior rear-view mirrors
parts assembly graph and other adverse effect to car operability. may have mist. This is similar with the
instructions of chain manufacturer ● When tyre chains are installed, phenomenon that one side of the
carefully. Before purchase and slow the car down before turning to window condensates during rain, and
installation, please consult a BYD prevent losing control of the car. does not mean that your car has a
service station. After installation is fault.
completed, drive on icy and snowy The lamps have relatively closed and
roads below 30 km/h. To reduce the Lamps small space and the temperature is
abrasion of tyres and chains as far as high after lit (mask and mirror may be
possible, please avoid driving with the deformed easily), and thus need heat
The headlights have been aligned
tyre installed chains on roads which dissipation. In order to meet the
before delivery. If the vehicle is
are not covered with ice and snow. dissipation requirements after lit, the
heavily loaded frequently, the
lamps have vents in the lamp shell to
headlights may need to be aligned
Tips generate convection heat with the
again. Please go to a BYD service
● The driving speed should not be surrounding environment. The greater
station to complete this task.
higher than 30 km/h or the speed the temperature difference, the more
Hold the bulb steel socket to replace. active the convection is. In the
convection process, the moisture in time. c. Clean and dry the vehicle body
the air will inevitably be brought inside  If water accumulates in the thoroughly.
the lamp. Due to the solar radiation, lamps, please drive the car to a d. Clear the interior and make sure
convection, and bulb heating, the BYD service station for repairs. that the carpet and floor mat is
lamp is not a space of constant completely dry.
temperature, so that moisture in the e. Release the parking handle. Apply
WARNING
air condenses into mist or water reverse gear (manual transmission)
droplets easily on the lamp surface When the headlight halogen bulbs or parking gear (automatic
with low temperature. This heat are on, they become very hot. transmission).
convection is a natural phenomenon. Grease, sweat or scratches on the f. To park your vehicle for a long time,
glass will result in bulb breakage support it with jack stands to clear it
Tips due to overheating. from the ground.
 If the inside of the headlamps
g. Open a window (if it is parked
and the inside of turn signals in Vehicle Storage indoors).
the exterior rear-view mirrors
To park the vehicle for a long period h. Disconnect the battery cathode
have mist, the air humidity may
(over one month), prepare as follows. cable.
be high or the temperature
difference between the car and These preparations may prevent the i. Raise the front wiper arm with a
its surroundings is great. In this vehicle from deteriorating and make it towel or cloth to prevent it touching
case, please turn on the easy to start it again. If possible, park the windscreen.
headlights or turn signals when it indoors. j. To prevent sticking, spray silicone
driving, and the mist will ketene lubricant on the weather
a. Please refill fuel.
disappear after a short period of sealing positions of all doors, and
b. Replace the engine oil and filter. apply wax to the connecting
positions of door sealing strips.
k. Cover the body with a ventilated
cotton cover, as a plastic cloth will
damage the body paint because it
may accumulate moisture.
l. If possible, start and run the engine
for a moment once per month.
If your vehicle is parked for more than

a year, please go to a BYD service
station to perform overall
maintenance.

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BYD Auto Sincere Service Commitment

The notice types and their details of use are as follows:

Vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD AUTO ....................................................................................................................... 1

Product Model S6 S6A S6K

Rear wheel chamber -0º45´±45´

Anti-theft system 1-1

Warning & Tips

Anti-theft system 1-3

Airbag warning label

The label of front passenger’s airbag

1. Intelligent Key - used to

Anti-theft system 1-5

1) Check whether there is radio

Unlocking: all doors will be unlocked

Anti-theft system 1-7

1. Access function active region - By pressing down the micro switch of

Anti-theft system 1-9

1 If an intelligent key receives strong

Anti-theft system 1-11

When the start button is switched to

Anti-theft system 1-13

Back Door Pull down the back door and then

Opening: push the button backward to

Anti-theft system 1-15

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-17

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-18

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-19

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-20

Insert the seat belt through the child

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-21

Forward child seat (convertible)

Youth seat (auxiliary)

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-22

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-23

Open the cover of the anchor support, Reinstall the headrest.

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-24

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-25

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-26

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-27

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-28

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-29

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-30

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-31

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-32

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-33

Cases for SRS air bag will

The car crashes into a concrete

The car sides are hit by other

The car bumps into a truck

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-34

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-35

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-36

●CO intoxication. Inhalation of CO a. Select "External Circulation"

Driver and Passenger Safety 1-37

Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-39

AUTO position - Turn on the dipped

Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-40

Turn on rear fog lights - turn the switch

Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-41

Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-42

Lights, Wiper and Defroster 1-43