BYD S6, S6A, S6K. Service Instruction — part 1

BYD AUTO S6, S6A, S6K Owner's Instruction

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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

Wheel
Alignment

Front wheel chamber

-0º40´±45´

Front wheel toe-in

0±2mm

Kingpin inclination angle

10º40´±45´′

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

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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

Maximum Grade %

≥30

Brake Pedal Free Travel mm

1-5

Engine Model

BYD483QB

BYD488QA

BYD488QA

Engine Type

In-line four
cylinders/16valves, MPI
fuel injection, dual
overhead camshaft
DOHC

In-line four cylinders/16
valves, MPI fuel injection,
single overhead camshaft
SOHC

In-line four cylinders,

forced circulation water

cooling, dual overhead

camshaft, four strokes

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

Tyre Balancing Requirement

The imbalance amount measured after counterbalance is clamped on each

side of the wheel assembly should be less than 10g

˄ 1084L/ lay down the second row seats 2398L ˅±5 L

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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

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BYD Passenger Car Identification

Identification Number of Engine

and Transmission

Your car has several identification

numbers located at different positions.

1. Engine model and engine number

are printed on the engine block.

2. The transmission number is located

on the label on the top of the

transmission.

Do not confuse the transmission

number with the engine number.

Emission system identification

The pollutant emission system of the

car has two identifications:

1. Front three-way catalyst

The other emission system

identification is on the rear three-way

catalyst, in the bottom of the car, as

shown below

Tips

When the engine is started or

just flames out, do not touch it

because it is still hot.

For S6 models in the sale, the

emission identification depends on the

power assembly:

Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is

marked on the upper left of the

instrument panel and the floor beam

of the front passenger seat

respectively as shown below. The

vehicle identification number is used

Engine
model

Instruction
transmission
number

Engine
model

Auto transmission
number

Front three-way
catalyst
identification

Emission system
identification

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for owner registration.

As shown in the figure below, the

manufacture nameplate in the bottom

of the right side wall B pillar is also

marked with the vehicle identification

number.

The figure below is the fuel grade

nameplate, which is attached to the

inside of the filler cap.

Warning & Tips

The cooling fan warning label and

engine coolant replacement signage

are attached to the inside of the

engine room.

Airbag warning label is attached to the

right sun visor.

Vehicle identification number

Vehicle nameplate

Fuel tank
code

Coolant signage

Cooling fan signage

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The label of front passenger

’s airbag

is on the right of the instrument panel.

The signage of child protection device

is attached below the lock ring of the

back door.

Tyre pressure signage is below the

left pillar

“B”.

Keys

Intelligent Keys and Mechanical

Keys

1.

Intelligent Key - used to

lock/unlock all doors and available

in two types: electronic intelligent

key and card-type intelligent key.

The electronic intelligent key can

be used to lock/unlock doors,

open the back door, and search for

the car nearby.

Airbag warning label

Label of front
passenger

’s airbag

Child protection
device

Tyre
pressure
signage

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2.

Mechanical Key - used to

lock/unlock the driver door as well

as the back door.

WARNING

Pay attention to the following items

when using intelligent keys:



People with a pacemaker, a

cardiac defibrillator or other

electronic medical device should

keep away from the aerials of the

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

intelligent key.



Do not place the key in areas of

high-temperature for prolonged

periods of time, e.g. on the

dashboard exposed to direct sunlight.



Do not immerse the intelligent key

into any liquid.



It is suggested not to place the

intelligent key near any device which

may produce electromagnetic

waves, such as a mobile phone.

Use of the mechanical key

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Key Number Plate

The key ID number is shown on the

number plate. It is suggested that you

remember the ID number and keep

the number plate in a safe place.

Wireless Remote Control Function

1. Locking button

2. Unlocking button

3. Back door unlocking button

4. Mechanical key

5. Indicator Light

The wireless remote control function

is used for locking/unlocking all doors

and other additional functions within a

short distance. The indicator light will

flash once for each switch operated.

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.

3) If the electronic intelligent key still

does not work normally, please

contact the BYD service shops as

soon as possible.

If the electronic intelligent key is lost,

please contact the BYD service shops

as soon as possible to prevent the car

from being stolen or other accidents.

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Locking Operation

Unlocking Operation

Locking: all doors will be locked

simultaneously by pressing down the

locking switch. At this moment, the

exterior ear-view mirrors (if any) will

be folded, and the steering signal

lights will flash once. Check whether

all doors are securely locked.

If any door is not closed, the locking

switch will not be able to lock the

doors. In this case, the doors will be

unlocked first before locked, the

external rear-view mirrors will not be

folded and the steering signal lights

will not flash. Meanwhile, the alarm

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

times in the anti-theft case.

If the power gear is at the position of

ACC or ON, the remote intelligent key

will not work.

When the electronic intelligent key is

used for unlocking, even if the doors are

not open, the interior lights will be turned

on and remain on for 15 seconds before

going out.

When using the electronic intelligent

key to unlock doors, please open a

door instructionly within 30 seconds.

Otherwise all doors will be locked

automatically in the anti-theft case.

Locking

Unlocking

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Intelligent Key System

Intelligent Key Access and Starting

Function

With the intelligent key, the doors can

be locked or unlocked and the engine

can be started.

Active Region

After an intelligent key is registered, the

access and starting engine function is

available in the active region.

1. Access function active region -

within the range of about 1m away

from the micro switch of the front

door handle.

2. Starting engine function active

region - in carriage.

When the intelligent key of another

car is near to the intelligent key of

your car, it may take longer to unlock

the doors, which is normal.

Access Function - Door locking and

unlocking.

Locking

By pressing down the micro switch of

the external door handle, all doors will

be locked and the steering signal

lights will flash once.

In the following cases, the doors will

not be locked by pressing down the

micro-switch.

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1） The doors are not closed well.

2） The start button is at gear position

ACC or ON.

Unlocking

After you are in the access function

active region, footlights of the

external rear-view mirror (if any) will

be on for 15s. In this case, all doors

and the back door can be unlocked

by pressing down the micro switch of

the door handle.

If the doors are not unlocked by

pressing down the micro switch,

please press the switch again.

When the doors are unlocked, open a

door within 30 seconds. Otherwise all

doors will lock automatically.

Starting function - used to switch the

power mode and start the engine.

Tips

In the following cases, functions of

intelligent access and engine

starting may not work normally.



There are devices giving off a

strong electromagnetic wave

nearby, e.g. TV tower, power

station, and radio station.



The intelligent key is carried

together with communication

devices, like an interphone and

mobile phone.



The intelligent key is touched or

covered by metal objects.



The door handle is operated

quickly.



The intelligent key is close to the

door handle when starting the

engine.



The battery is in a state of low

power.



The intelligent key is near high

voltage devices or

noise-generating devices.



The intelligent key is carried

together with intelligent keys of

other cars.



The intelligent key may not work

normally in certain positions (e.g.

on the dashboard, in the glove

box, or on the floor) even if in the

active region.

Steering Lock Function

When the wireless remote control, the

micro switch or the mechanical key is

used for locking, the steering wheel

will be locked.

After the power is switched to ACC or

ON by pressing down the start button,

the steering lock will be released

automatically. If the indicator light on

the start button turns green and

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flashes, it means that the steering lock

function is abnormal; please contact

the BYD service shops for inspection.

Tips

When the intelligent key battery

runs out of power, the steering lock

function can be realized only by

front left locking with the

mechanical key.

The Battery in the Intelligent Key

Runs out of Power

If the indicator light of the remote

intelligent key does not flash and the

engine cannot be started through the

starting function, the battery may have

run out of power and should be

replaced as soon as possible.

Replace Card-type Intelligent Key

Battery

You can replace the battery yourself.

The battery type is CR2025.

1. Pull out the mechanical key in the

arrow direction.

2.Take out the battery.

3.Insert the new battery into the

intelligent key, and then put the

mechanical key back into the

card-type intelligent key.

After battery replacement, check

whether the card-type intelligent key

works normally. If it still does not work,

please contact the BYD service

shops.

Replace Remote Intelligent Key

Battery

If the intelligent key battery runs out of

power, please entrust the BYD service

shops to have it replaced.

Tips

 Make sure that the battery poles

are installed properly.

 Do not replace the battery with

wet hands.

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Start the engine with the intelligent

key whose battery has run out of

power

1. Unlock with the mechanical key.

Unlock turn the key clockwise

Lock turn the key anticlockwise

2. When the start button is pressed,

the intelligent key system alarm

light is turned on and the buzzer

inside the car beeps once.

3. Place the electronic intelligent key near

the starting switch within 30 seconds

after the buzzer beeps, the buzzer

will beep once again, indicating that

you can start the engine.

4. Start the engine within 5 s.

Power saving

The key will communicate with the car

even when you are not driving the car.

Do not leave the key inside the car or

within a range of 2 m from the car.

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

2) PCs

3) Mobile phone chargers

4) Lamp holders

5) Fluorescent reading lights

If the car is not used for a long time,

the storage battery may run out of

power, so its cathode terminals should

be disconnected to prevent power

consumption. Please use any one of

1

Start

Stop

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the following methods to apply the

intelligent access and starting function,

after the storage battery is mounted

again.

1) When the intelligent key is

available, press the micro switch

on the door handle.

2) Make wireless remote control

operation.

3) Insert the mechanical key into the

lock hole in the driver door and turn

the key.

If the intelligent access and starting

function is abnormal, please take

all intelligent keys to the BYD auto

sales service stations for

inspection.

Anti-theft System

Anti-theft setting system

1.When the engine is stopped and all

doors are locked (anti-theft setting

isn

’t available for center control), the

anti-theft indicator light will remain on.

The anti-theft system will be set

automatically after 10 seconds. The

anti-theft indicator light will start

flashing after the system is set.

2. Make sure the indicator light is

flashing before you leave the car.

If anyone in the car unlocks the door,

the anti-theft system alarm will be

activated. So do not leave anybody in

the car when the system is set.

Alarm triggering

After the system is set, it will give out

an alarm in the following cases:

1) Any door or the front cabin lid is

opened without using the intelligent

key access function or the wireless

remote control function.

2) The power supply is turned on

when the intelligent key starting

function is not used.

Disable Anti-theft System

You can use the following means to

disable anti-theft alarm:

1) Unlock doors with the remote

control function.

2) Unlock doors with the micro switch.

3) Press the start button and detect

the key.

Finding Car Operation

When the car is in the anti-theft state,

the alarm will make a long sound and

the steering signal lights will flash for

15 s by holding the locking button.

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Power Windows

When the start button is at the gear of

ON, the glass of each door can be

controlled to ascend or descend with

the switch of each door. There are

four window control switches at the

driver side door to control ascending

and descending of glass for four doors

respectively.

Automatic operation of driver-side

window - Press down the button

(AUTO) at the driver-side completely

and then release it; the driver-side

window will be opened completely. If it

has to be stopped midway, just press

the button slightly.

When the window lock button is

pressed down, only the driver-side

window will ascend or descend, while

the passenger-side windows will not.

When the start button is switched to

OFF, the power windows can continue

to work for 10 minutes at the most.

The delay function can be cancelled

immediately by opening either front

door.

Tips

 Please be aware of safety as the

power windows are not provided

with the anti-clamping function.

 When there is a child in the car,

please press down the window

locking button.

Central-controlled door lock

The driver-side door and the front

passenger-side door are equipped with

power door lock switches, either of

which can lock or unlock all car doors.

Locking - press down the front end

of switch

Unlocking - press down the rear

end of switch

Allow auto operation

Window lock button

Unlocking

Locking

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Car door self-locking/unlocking

When the vehicle speed is over 20

km/h, all doors will be locked

automatically.

Pressing the start button, the power

will shift from Gear ON to Gear OFF

and all doors will be unlocked

automatically.

Internal lock knob locking and

unlocking

Locking: push the lock knob forward.

Unlocking: pull the lock knob backward.

When you push the lock knob forward

in the left front door, all car doors will

be locked. However, if you pull the

lock knob backward, only the left front

door can be unlocked.

The lock knob in each passenger-side

door can only lock or unlock the

respective door.

Rear door child protection lock

As shown in the figure, pull the lock

latch to the position of "LOCK"

When the child protection lock is

locked, the rear doors cannot be

opened with the internal handle. As

long as there is a child in the car, we

suggest that you use the function.

Tips

 As the front door lock is provided

with the anti-mislocking function,

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

locked with the mechanical key,

the micro switch or the wireless

Child
protection lock