BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3. Service Instruction — part 2

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1m (meter) from the vehicle; only
valid for intelligence key.
Intelligence key is an electronic
component. Please follow the
instructions below to avoid
damaging the key.



Do not put the key at any
place with high temperature,
e.g. the instrument panel.



Do not disassemble the key.



Do not knock at other object
with the key or drop it onto the
ground.



Do not immerse the key in
water.

If the intelligence key can’t operate
in normal distance, or the indicator
light is dim or off:



Check whether there is radio
station or radio transmitter of
the airport that interferes with
the normal operation of
intelligence key.



The battery may be run out.
Check the battery in the
intelligence key.

If you have lost the intelligence key,
please contact BYD sales and

service station as soon as possible to
avoid your car being stolen or
accidents.

Locking operation

Unlocking

operation

To lock/unlock all doors, press the
switch on the key slightly.

Locking: Press the locking switch to
lock all the doors. At this moment, the
steering signal lamps flash once.
Check whether all doors have been
locked. If one of the doors isn’t closed,
it is unlocked immediately after locked
with the locking switch, and the
annunciator sounds once.

Unlocking: Press the unlocking switch
to unlock all doors, and the steering

Unlock

Lock

Lock

Lock

Unlock

Lock

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lamps flash twice.

Intelligence key controls the
glass lifting of the four doors
1. Press and hold the remote

control locking key for three
seconds and the glass of the
four doors ascends
automatically; release the key,
and the glass stops moving.

2. Press and hold the remote

control unlocking key for three
seconds and the glass of the
four doors descends
automatically; release the key,
and the glass stops moving.

If the indicator of

“Start/Stop” is

orange, the doors can’t be
locked/unlocked with the
locking/unlocking switch.
When unlock all doors with the key,
the lamps in the car illuminate for
15 seconds and then go out, even if
the doors aren’t opened.
After using the unlocking function of

the intelligence key, please open any of
the doors in 30 seconds, or else all
doors will be locked again. If you press
and hold the locking or unlocking
switch, the locking or unlocking
function won’t be repeated. You need
to release and press the switch again.

Car locating operation

When the vehicle is in security state,
press the locking switch, and the
vehicle sounds and the steering lamps
flash for 15 times. If you can’t confirm

the location of the vehicle, please use
this function to locate the vehicle.
When the vehicle is in locating state,
press the locking switch again, and
re-enter the locating state.

Luggage compartment switch

Press and hold the luggage
compartment unlocking switch for
1.5sec to open the luggage
compartment, and the steering lamps
flash twice.

Car locating

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Using luggage compartment
micro switch

Locking/unlocking operation:
1. Unlocking: carry the valid key

and press the rear micro switch
to unlock all doors, and the
luggage compartment is
unlocked; you can press the
luggage compartment micro
switch to open the luggage
compartment;

2. Locking: cover and lock the

luggage compartment, press

the rear micro switch to lock all
doors, and the luggage
compartment is also locked; at this
moment, the luggage compartment
can’t be opened with the luggage
compartment micro switch.

Intelligence key entry and starting
function Entry function

— lock/unlock

the doors

Press the switch on the key to
lock/unlock all doors.
Press the locking switch to lock all
doors.
At this moment, the exterior rearview
mirrors are folded, and the steering
lamps flash once. Check whether all
doors are locked firmly.

Starting function

— if the intelligence

key is in the car, you can use it to
switch the power mode and start the
engine.

With the intelligence key, you can
lock/unlock the doors and start the
engine.

Steering lock function
When use wireless remote control or
micro switch to lock the doors, the
steering wheel also will be locked.
Y

ou can press the “Start/Stop” switch to

release the steering lock automatically.
If the green indicator on the “Start/Stop”
switch flashes, the steering lock is
stuck. To release it, shake the steering
wheel while pressing the “Start/Stop”. If
the orange indicator flashes, the
steering lock has fault. Please ask BYD

Start
Stop

Rear micro

switch

Luggage compartment
micro switch

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sales and service station to check
the vehicle.

Activation region

The entry function and starting
function are available when the
registered intelligence key is in
activation region.
Entry function activation region
—— within 1m (meter) from the
micro switch of the front outside
door handle. If the intelligence key
is too close to the door handle or

window, the entry function may be not
activated.
In the following cases, the smart entry
and starting system may be unable to
work normally.



If facilities that release strong
electromagnetic waves exist
nearby, such as the TV tower,
power station, radio station,
signal tower.



When the intelligence key and
communication device are carried
together, such as two-way radio
communication equipment or
mobile phone.



When the intelligence key
contacts with or is covered by
metal objects .



When operate door handles
quickly.



When the intelligence key
approaches the door handle.



When other people in another
vehicle nearby is operating the
wireless remote control.



When the intelligence key is near
high voltage equipment or
equipment that produces noise.



When the intelligence key is
carried together with the key of
other smart entry and starting
systems or other devices that
emit radio waves. Even in the
active region, due to the smart
key position or body shape, smart
key also may not work properly.

If the smart entry and keyless
starting system doesn’t work
normally and can’t enter the car, use
the mechanical key attached to the
electronic intelligence key to
lock/unlock the door on driver’s side,
or use the wireless remote control
to lock/unlock all doors.

When the intelligence key of other
vehicles approaches the intelligence
key of this car, the time of unlocking will
be longer; however, it is not a fault.

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The exterior rearview mirror
footwell light and rear roof lamp will
illuminate/go out automatically
according to the existence of
intelligence key, door
locking/unlocking, door
opening/closing and power
position.

If the battery of the intelligence
key is used up (vehicle is started
in power down mode), start the
engine in the following step:
1. Step on the brake pedal or

press the “Start/Stop” switch,
the warning light of smart entry
and starting system is
illuminated and the buzzer in
the vehicle rings once.

2. In seconds after the buzzer

rings, approach the electronic
intelligence key to the
“Start/Stop” switch, the buzzer
will ring once again to prompt
that the engine can be started.

3. Start the engine in five seconds

after the buzzer rings again.

Warning

If the indicator of the
intelligence key doesn’t flash,
and the engine can’t be started
with the starting function, the
battery may be used up. Please
replace the battery as soon as
possible.

Saving battery power
Even if you aren't driving the car, the
key and the car also can communicate.
Therefore, do not leave the key near
the car (within 2m).

If the car isn’t used for a long time, the
battery may be used up. To prevent
battery being used up, disconnect the
negative terminal of the battery.

To reactivate smart entry and
starting system, please take one of

the following methods:



When carry the intelligence key,

press the micro switch of the front
outside door handle.



Perform wireless remote control

operation.



Insert the mechanical key into the

key hole in the door on driver’s
side and turn the key.

If the intelligence key has been
receiving strong electromagnetic
waves for long time, the battery will be
used up quickly. The intelligence key
should be kept at least 1m away from
the following devices.

● TV set

● PC

● Wireless phone charger

● Electrolier

● Fluorescent lamp

If the smart entry and starting
system can’t work normally due to
system fault, please contact BYD
sales and service station. Please
carry all intelligence keys, which

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may be necessary for the
repairing.

Warning



Without permission, do not
alter the emission
frequency, increase the
emission power (including
but not limited to adding
emission frequency
amplifiers), equip external
antennas or use other
emission antennas.



Use of the intelligence key
should not produce any
harmful interference to any
legal wireless
communication services;
stop use of the intelligence
key immediately if any
interference is found and do
not use it until measures
have been taken and the
interference has been
eliminated.



To use micro-power radio
equipment, you have to
endure the interference of
the various radio services
or radiation interference of
industrial, scientific and
medical devices.



Do not use the intelligence
key near aircrafts or
airports.

Doors

Locking operation

Press the micro switch button of the
outside door handle slowly and firmly,
all doors are locked at the same time,
and the steering lamps flash once.
In the following cases, the doors won’t

be locked when you press the micro
switch.



Certain door isn’t closed



Press the locking button while

opening or closing the door



The engine isn’t shut down



The power of the car isn’t cut off
normally (the indicator of

“Start/Stop”

key is orange).



The key is left in the car

Unlocking operation
Press the micro switch button of the
outside door handle slowly and firmly,
all doors are unlocked at the same time,
and the steering lamps flash twice.
After using the unlocking function,
open a door in 30s, or else all doors will
be locked again.

Automatic locking of doors
When the vehicle speed exceeds
2Okm/h, all doors will be locked
automatically.

Rear-door child protection lock
The child protection lock is designed to
prevent the child in the rear seat from

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opening the rear doors
unconsciously. Each rear door is
equipped with a door latch in the
side. When this latch is in LOCK
position,

the doors can’t be opened

from inside, no matter where the
holding button is. To open the doors,
use the outside door handles.

Warning

Before actuating the auto,
especially when there is any
child in the car, please make sure
the door is closed and locked.
Correct seat belt use and door
lockup is helpful to prevent the
driver and passengers from
being thrown out in case of
accidents and prevent
unexpected opening of the
doors.

Anti-theft system
Enter security state



Shut down the engine;
Let all the passengers get off;

Lock all doors.
When all doors are locked, the
anti-theft indicator is illuminated. After
10 seconds, the anti-theft system will
be set automatically, and then the
anti-theft indicator starts flashing.



Leave the car when the indicator

starts flashing.

Since the system will be activated if the

door is opened from inside, do not let
anybody stay in the car when setting
the system.

Activating alarm

In the following cases, the system will
alarm:



Unlock any of the doors without
the intelligence key entry function.



The car is powered on without the
intelligence key starting function.

Canceling security state
Stop the alarm in the following method:



Use wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.



Use micro switch to unlock the
doors.

Seats

Warning



Seat belts can provide
the maximum

Unlock

Lock

Holding
button

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

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protection in collision
accidents if the driver
and passengers sit
straight and lean on the
seat backs. If you lean
on the seat back
obliquely, the seat belt
part for the waist may
slide over your hip and
directly exerts pressure
on your belly. In
front-collision
accidents, over
obliquity of the seat
may increase the risk of
human injuries.



Do not drive the car
before all passengers
have been properly
seated. Do not sit on the
upper back part of a
folded seat or on trunk
or baggage. In case of
emergency braking or
collisions, passengers
who haven’t sat
properly or buckled up
may be seriously
injured.



While driving, do not let

passengers stand up or
move among seats;
otherwise, they may be
seriously injured in
emergency braking or
collisions.



Do not adjust the seat
when the car is driving,
since sudden
movement of the seat
may lead to auto control
failure. In seat
adjustment, take care to
avoid collision between
the seat and
passengers or baggage.



After the seat is
adjustment, make sure
it is locked up at its
position.



After seat adjustment,
lean backward to see
whether the seat back is
locked up at its
position.



Do not place things
under the seat; this may
affect the seat lockup
mechanism and lead to
some movement of the

seat, causing auto
control failure.



For seat covers, BYD
approved covers are
recommended; please
install under the
guidance of the service
station, or else the
seats, airbag system
and seat belt system
can’t work normally.

Driver’s power seat adjustment
(optional)

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Seat position, seat cushion angle
and seat height adjustment
switch
Please move the control switch
along desired direction and adjust
the seat state.

Rear seats
Rear seat handle is located
between the rear seats. Tip it over if
necessary. The luggage
compartment channel cover can be
opened from inside, and is folded
forward on the center handle. To
open it, lift and pull open the
handle.
Ensure all the items in the luggage
compartment or the items
extending from the opening to the
rear seats are fixed. Do not drive
the car when the luggage
compartment channel cover and
luggage compartment lid open.

Child seat protection device
BYD strongly recommends that you
use child protection device.

Friendly Tips



The study shows that it is

safer to correctly protect
children in the rear seat
than in the front
passenger’s seat.



Select appropriate child

protection device according
to the age and body shape
of the child.



For installation details,

please refer to the instruction
of the child protection

device.

Type of child protection devices
The child protection devices are
classified into three types according to
the ages and body shapes of children.
1. Baby (infant) seat














2. Child (convertible) seat

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3. Youth (auxiliary) seat

If the

child protection device isn’t

used
Please fix the child protection device
on the seat properly. Do not put the
device on the passenger

’s seat or in

the luggage compartment.
Please select a set of appropriate
child protection devices
Please select a set of appropriate child
protection devices for your child. If the
body size of the child is too large and
can’t use the child protection device, sit
on the rear seat and use the seat belt.
Installing child protection device
Please follow the installation
instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the child protection
device. Fix the child protection device
on the rear seat with the seat belt or
lower fastening belt of the child
protection device. Fix the top belt when
install the child protection device.

Seat belt equipped with child protection
device locking mechanism (rear seat
ALR/ELR seat belt)












ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child

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protection device): the outer rear
seat is provided with fixing rod (the
label showing the anchor position is
attached on the seat)

Anchor support (for top belt): the
outer rear seat is provided with
anchor support.

Install child protection device
with seat belt (child protection
device locking seat belt)
1. Rear-facing to child seat - baby

(infant) seat

/Child (convertible) seat: install the
child seat on the rear seat and keep
it facing to the rear.

Thread the seat bel

t through the child’s

seat and insert into the buckle. Ensure
that the seat belt isn’t twisted.











2. Forward-facing - child (convertible)

seat

Install the child’s seat on the seat and

keep it facing to the front.













Thread the seat belt t

hrough the child’s

seat and insert into the buckle. Ensure
that the seat belt isn’t twisted.

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Fully pull out the shoulder belts,
and then make it slightly retract and
enter lockdown mode. In locking
mode, only the seat belt can be
retracted.












Put the child’s seat on the rear seat,
and fully retract the shoulder belt
until the child’s seat is fixed. When
the shoulder belt is fully retracted,
pull the seat belt to make sure that
it can’t be pulled out.

Youth (auxiliary) seat
Install

the child’s seat on the seat and

keep it facing to the front.

Let the child sit on the child’s seat. Fix
the child’s seat with the seat belt
according to the installation
instructions of the manufacturer, and
insert the belt into the buckle. Ensure
that the seat belt isn’t twisted.
Check and make sure that the shoulder
belt crosses

the child’s shoulder, and

the waist belt should be as low as
possible.

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Remove the child protection device
installed with seat belt
Press the buckle release button to
fully retract the seat belt.

Install the child protection device
with ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX
child protection device)
Check the position of the special fixing
rod, and install the child protection
device on the seat. The fixing rod is
installed in the gap between the seat
cushion and backrest.
If the child protection device is
provided with top belt, fix the top belt
on the anchor.

Child protection device with top belt
Fix the child protection device with seat
belt or ISOFIX rigid anchor and remove
the headrest.

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Open anchor support cover, fix the
hook to the anchor support and
tighten the top belt.

Ensure that the top belt is fastened.
1. Hook
2. Top belt
3. Anchor support

Reinstall the headrest.

When the child protection device is

installed

on the front passenger’s

seat
If the child protection device should be
installed on the front passenger’s seat
with locking buckle, please follow the
instructions of the manufacturer of child
protection device.

Warning

Do not stretch the shoulder
belt completely to prevent
seat belt entering locking
mode.



In this mode, the seat belt
only can be tightened,
which will make the child
get hurt or feel
uncomfortable.



Do not let the child play
with the seat belt, or else
it may result in serious
injury or even death of
the child.



When install the child
protection device, please
follow the instructions of
the manufacturer and fix
the device in place;

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otherwise, it may result in
serious injury or even
death of the child when
emergency braking or
accident occurs.

When installing youth (auxiliary)
seat
1. If the driver’s seat obstructs the

proper installation of child
protection device, install the
device on the rear right seat.

2. Install the forward-facing child

seat or youth (auxiliary) seat on
the front passenger’s seat only

when necessary; while installing,
move the seat backwards, or else it
may result in serious injury or even
death when the airbag expands
(inflates).

When installing child protection
device
Never install rear-facing child
protection device on the front
passenger’s seat.
Otherwise, when accident occurs, the
rapid expansion of front passenger’s
airbag may result in serious injury or
even death of child.
1. The instrument panel on the

passenger’s side is attached with
warning label, which reminds you
that do not install the rear-facing
child protection device on the front
passenger’s seat.

2. When install youth (auxiliary) seat,

ensure that the shoulder belt
crosses the middle part of the
child’s shoulder. The seat belt
should be kept away from the
child’s neck, but shouldn’t slip off
from the shoulder easily. Otherwise,
it may result in serious injury or
even death of the child in case of
emergency braking or accidents.

3. Ensure that the seat belt and belt

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end are fixed, and the seat belt
isn’t twisted.

4. Push the child’s seat to different

directions and ensure that it is
fastened.

5. Please follow the installation

instructions of the manufacturer
of the child protection device.

Fix the child’s seat on the anchor
properly
When use lower anchor, make sure
that there is no foreign matter
around the anchor device and the
seat belt

isn’t clamped behind the

child’s seat. Make sure that the
child protection device is fixed, or
else it may result in serious injury or
even death in case of emergency
stop or accident.

Seat belt
The driver should adjust the
shoulder height of three-point seat
belt to appropriate position
according to passenger’s body.

Length of the seat belt can be
automatically adjusted according to the
passenger figure and the seat position.
Keep the waist belt as low as the hip as
far as possible

—do not buckle it at your

waist. Then, tug the shoulder part
upward through the catch plate and
adjust the seat belt to an appropriate
position.
If the seat belt cannot smoothly retract
automatically, tug it out to see whether
there is any knot or twist; if yes, please
contact BYD sales and service station.
Seat belt with pretensioner
(optional)
The seat belts of driver’s seat and front
passenger’s seat, and will be activated
when serious frontal collision occurs.
When the sensor detects serious
frontal collision, the retractor will retract
the front passenger’s seat belt quickly,
so that the passenger will be protected
appropriately.
Even if there is no passenger on the
front pa

ssenger’s seat, the seat belt

pretensioner will be activated.
In case of collision, the pretensioner of
the front passenger’s seat belt and
SRS airbag may be not activated
simultaneously.
In case of collision, the seat belt
pretensioner will be activated, and may
cause noise and release non-toxic gas;
however, it does not indicate a fire and
the gas is usually harmless.
Emergency locking seat belt with
child protection module (rear
left/right seat belt)
To use this function, the ribbon should
be pulled out completely to activate this
device and enter self-locking activation
state. Then, the ribbon only can be
retracted in order to fix the child’s seat,
and the continuous click sound
accompanies to indicate that the
function is normal. After retracting for
certain distance (about 1.1m), the
sound disappears, this function is
inhibited and enters self-locking state,
and the ribbon can be pulled out and
retracted normally (

the child’s seat