BYD F6. Service Instruction — part 2

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In any of the above circumstances, the
airbags and seat belt tensioners may not
work properly when they are needed. You
shall ask for help from the BYD AUTO
dealer as soon as possible.

Friendly tips

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag
systems or tensioners do not work
properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a BYD
AUTO dealer as soon as possible if the
SRS indicator alerts you to a possible
problem.

Airbag Maintenance
Your airbag systems including front airbag
and side airbag (optional) are virtually
maintenance free, and there are no parts you
can safely service. However, you must have
your vehicle serviced if:

1. An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag that
has deployed must be replaced along with
the control unit, seat belt tensioner and other

related parts. Do not try to remove or
replace any airbag by yourself. This must be
done by BYD AUTO dealer.

2. The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not operate
properly.

Only trained personnel can do it. Prohibit
removing airbag modules and seat belts
tensioner from the vehicle. If the failure of
engine flameout occurred or air bags
inflated or seat belt tensioner worked, you
shall go to a BYD AUTO dealer for
repairing or troubleshooting.

Supplementary safety notice
1. Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags.
Together, airbags and seat belts provide the
best protection.
2. Do not tamper with airbag components or
wiring for any reason. Tampering could
cause the airbags and seat belt to deploy,
possibly causing very serious injury.
For Cars with Side Airbags
1. Do not expose the front passenger‘s
seat-back to liquid. If water or spraying

liquid soaks into the seatback, it can prevent
the side airbag system from working
properly.

2. Do not cover or replace front seatback
covers without consulting your dealer.
Improperly replacing or covering front
seat-back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a side impact.

For more information and notice on airbags

,

please refer to page 7.

Avoiding Toxic of Carbon Monoxide
Your vehicle‘s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no problem
with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle
in normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks
whenever:
1． The vehicle is lifted for lubricant
change.
2．You notice a change in the sound of the
exhaust.
3．The vehicle was in an accident that may
have damaged its underside.

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Friendly tips

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing
it can cause unconsciousness and even
death.
Avoid any enclosed conditions or
activities that expose you to carbon
monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
concentrate rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the engine
with the garage door closed. Even with
the door open, run the engine only long
enough to move the vehicle out of the
garage.

With the trunk open, airflow can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle interior and
create a hazardous condition. If you must
drive with the trunk open, open all the
windows and set the climate control system
as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle with
the engine running, even in an unconfined
area, adjust the climate control system as
follows:

1．Please choose Fresh Air mode。

2．Please choose

mode.

3．Turn the fan on High Speed.

4 ． Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.

Safety label

These labels are in the locations shown in
the right figure. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious injury.
Read these labels carefully. If a label falls
off or becomes hard to read, contact your
dealer for a replacement

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Instruments and Controls

This chapter gives information about the
controls and displays used in the daily
operation of your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.

Position of control switches . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Hodometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . ... 27
Fuel level gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control buttons around steering
wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 29
Sunlight illumination sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Front/rear fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 31
Turning signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 31
Combination instrument illumination . . . . . . . ... 32
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32

Danger Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear windshield defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Steering wheel adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjustment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 34
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 35
Childproof Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Instruction Adjustment of Driver Seat
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Adjustment of Driver Seat
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Driver Waist Support (optional) . . . . . . . . . . 43
Head rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 44
Rear seat armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 44
Seat Heating Device (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 45

Power Sunroof (optional) . . . . . . . . .. 46
Backing Radar (optional) . . . . . . . . .. 47
Interior Power Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sunglass box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52
CD Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52
Central Storage Box . . . . . . . . . . .. 52
Accessory Power Socket . . . . . . . . ... 53
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Bill Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sun Visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 54
Vanity Mirror(opotinal) . . . . . . . . . . 55
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . ... 55
Front Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Door light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57
Interior Air Control System . . . . . . . ... 57
Central Air Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58
Audio system (optional) . . . . . . . . . 64
Audio adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
Safety system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Position of control switches

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Indicators

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The instrument panel has many indicators to
give you important information about your
vehicle.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

When turning the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, it reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts. A
buzzer also sounds if you have not fastened
your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position before fastening your seat belt, the
buzzer sounds and the indicator flashes. If
you do not fasten your seat belt before the
buzzer stops, the indicator stops flashing but
remains on.

If you continue driving without fastening
your seat belt, the buzzer sounds and the
indicator flashes at regular intervals.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this
indicator flashes or stays on when the
engine is running. For more information,
refer to

182

nd

page.

Charging System Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the engine
is running, the battery is not being charged.
For more information, refer to

183

rd

page.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Refer to153

rd

page.

Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
This indicator has two functions:

1. It comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It is a
reminder to check the parking brake. A
buzzer sounds if you try to drive with the
parking brake not fully released. Driving
with the parking brake being not fully
released can damage the brakes and tires.

2. If it remains on after you fully release the
parking brake while the engine is running,
or if it comes on while driving, there could
be a problem with the brake system. For
more information, refer to

185

th

page.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with your
front airbags or automatic seat belt
tensioners. This indicator will also alert you
to a potential problem with your side
airbags. For more information, refer to

17

th

page.

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with the ABS.
If this happens, have your vehicle checked
at a dealer. With this on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For more information, refer to 92

nd

page.

Door and Trunk Open Monitor
If the trunk or any door is not tightly closed,
the monitor reminds you to close the open
trunk or door(s) before you start driving.
All the indicators in the monitor come on
for a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Turn Signal and Hazard

Warning Indicators
The left or right turn signal indicator blinks
when you signal a lane change or turn. If the
indicators do not blink, or if they blink
rapidly, it usually means one of the turn
signal bulbs is burned out (refer to 27

th

page

and 133

th

page). Replace the bulb as soon as

possible, since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press down the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators blink and
all turn signals lights on the outside of the
vehicle flash at the same time.

Light-on Indicator

This indicator reminds you that the exterior
lights are on. It comes on when the light

switch is in either the

or

position. If you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position
without turning off the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder chime
also sounds when you open driver‘s door.

The vehicle is on the alarm state after
removing the key from ignition switch,
automatic lighting off feature will turn off
the front headlight, front lamp, then the
light-on indicator will also turn off.
If you remove the key from the ignition
switch with the headlight switch on, but not
open the door and get out, the lights will
turn off after several minutes. The lights
will turn on again when you unlock or open
the driver‘s door; if you unlock the door, but
do not open it, the lights will go off.

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Low Fuel Indicator

This indicator is located on fuel gauge.
This indicator comes on as a reminder that
you must refuel soon for the fuel is less than
8 liters in the tank.

Security System Indicator

This indicator comes on when security
system is set. Refer to 81

st

page for more

information on the security system.

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn on
the high beam headlights. For more
information about head lights control device,
(refer to 23

nd

page).

Front Fog lamp Indicator

This indicator comes on with the front Fog
lamp. Refer to 23

nd

page on operating the

front Fog lamp.

Rear Fog lamp Indicator

This indicator comes on with the rear fog
lamp. Refer to

23

nd

page for more

information on operating rear fog lamp.

Cruise Control Main

Indicator (optional)
This indicator comes on when you turn on
the cruise control main button (refer to 74

th

page).

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Combination instrument

Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in kilometer per hour (km/h).

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine speed in rpm.To prevent damage to the engine; do not drive when tachometer finger is on the red area.

Odometer

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has run.

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Hodometer

This meter shows the number of kilometers
driven since you last reset it.

There are two hodometers: Trip A and Trip
B. Switch between these displays by
pressing the Select/Reset knob repeatedly.
Each hodometer works independently, so
you can keep track of two different
distances.

When you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position, what you last selected is
displayed.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then
press and hold the Select/Reset knob until
the number resets to ―0.0‘‘.

Coolant temperature gauge

This shows the temperature of the engine‘s
coolant. During normal operation, the
reading should be in the middle of the gauge.
In severe driving conditions, such as very
hot weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near the red
mark. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, park
safely to the side of the road. Refer to 108

th

page for instructions and precautions on
checking the engine‘s cooling system.

Fuel level gauge

This shows how much fuel you have. It is
most accurate when driving on flat road; it
may show slightly more or less than the
actual amount when driving on winding
road or rugged road.

The needle returns to the bottom after you
turn off the ignition. The needle show the
fuel reading when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (Ⅱ)

Friendly tips

Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

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Information Display Screen

(optional)

1.

Driver side temperature information
It is used for displaying the set

temperature (℃) in the position of driver.
2.

DVD/FM information
Display related information about

DVD and radio
3.

Clock information

4.

Passenger side/outside termperature
information
Display the passenger side/outside

temperature (℃)

Control

buttons

around

steering wheel

Two operating lever on the steering wheel
include most commonly used control
buttons. The left operating lever controls the
turning signal lights, front headlights and
fog lamps; the right operating lever control
windshield wipers and washers.

The control buttons of the moonroof and the
parking radar are under the left vents.

You can use the lever under the steering
column to adjust the steering wheel‘s
gradient and flex rate.

1. If you want to use the horn, press the pad
around the ―BYD‖ logo.

2. Available on certain vehicle types.

1. Driver side
Temperature
Information

2. DVD/FM Information

3. Clock Information

4. Passenger

side/outside

Temperature

Information

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Headlight

Rotary switch on operating lever control the

lights. Turn the switch to

position

to turn on the parking lights, rear license
plate lights and the indicator. Turn this switch

to

position to turn on the headlight.

Turn the switch to AUTO position, headlight
will turn on or off automatically according to
the ambient illumination intensity from the
sunlight illumination sensor.
When the light switch is in either of these
positions, the indicator is on as a reminder.
(Refer to 27

th

page).

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Sunlight illumination sensor

Sunlight illumination sensor is located on
the top of instrument panel and beside left
front treble loudspeaker. Do not cover the
sensor or spatter any liquid.
If you remove the key from the ignition
switch with lights turned on, you will hear a
reminder chime for turning off the lights
when you open the driver‘s door.

To switch dipped lights to high beams, push
the lever forward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will be on
To switch back to dipped lights, pull the
lever back.

To flash the high beams, pull the lever
slightly back, and then release it. The high
beams will turn on then go out.

The high beams will always remains on if
you pull the turning signal rod and do not
release it, no matter which position the front
headlight switch is in.

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Front/rear fog lamp

Front/rear fog lamp switch is at the side of
lights control switch, you can turn the front
fog lamp on by using this switch when the
lights control switch is in the either

or

position. You also turn

the rear fog lamp on using this switch when

the lights switch is in the

position or

the fog lamp has been on.
Revolving the switch upward from OFF (·

)

to

to turn the front fog lamp, then the

indicator

is on for reminding. To turn

on or off the rear fog lamp with the front
lamp lighting, turn upward the switch one

frame from

position and release it.

Then the indicator

on the instrument

panel is on or off for a warning.

If only turn the rear fog lamp on, turn the

switch downward from OFF (·

) to

position and release it.

The front fog lamp will comes on when you

turn the lights control switch to

or

position. To turn off the fog lamp

completely, turn the fog lamp switch
downward to OFF (·

) position.

If you want to turn the rear fog lamp on
again, you should turn the fog lamp switch
when the lights control switch is on the

position.

The front/rear fog lamp will come off when
you turn the light control to OFF position to
close the headlights.

Turning signal

Using this operation rod can send turning
signal or lane change signal. Push down on
the left lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. If you push the rod to the
top or the bottom, even you loose hands, the
turning signal lights will continuous flash,
and it will come off with a turning
completed.

To signal a lane change, push lightly on the
lever in the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you release
it or complete a turn.

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Combination

instrument

illumination

The Select/Reset knob on the instrument
panel controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights and the operation
buttons of central control board. Turn the
knob

to

adjust

the

brightness.

Counterclockwise

rotation

decreases

brightness and clockwise rotation increases
brightness, the brightness is the most dark
or bright when you hear a click. This button
can rotate illimitably, to protect the button,
please stop rotating when you hear a click

.

The instrument panel will illuminate with
dim brightness when you open the driver‘s
door. The brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the ignition
switch, then go to normal brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

If you do not insert the key in the ignition
switch after opening the driver‘s door, the
illumination will be off scores of

seconds

after you close the door.

If you insert the key but do not turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the
illumination will be off after several
seconds.

To reduce glare at night, the instrument
panel illumination dims when you turn the

light switch to

or

. Turning

the Select/Reset knob fully to the right until
you hear a click will cancel the reduced
brightness setting.

Windshield wiper

This control lever controls the windshield
wiper and washers. It has 5 shifts:
MIST：MIST
OFF：Stop
INT(AUTO)：Intermittent
LO：Low speed
HI：High speed

Push the right lever up or down to select a
position.