BYD L3. Service Manual — part 6

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In the following work conditions, the
engine might be overheated:

●

The car goes up a slope in a hot
day.

●

The engine idles and the air
conditioner runs while the car
moves and stops frequently.

●

The car has a trailer.

NOTICE

●

Do not remove thermostat in the
engine

cooling

system.

Otherwise,

it

might

cause

abnormal work of the engine.

●

The car with an overheated the
engine

should

not

continue

travelling.

●

Gear indicator (if available)

It is displayed only when automatic
gearbox is equipped. It indicates
corresponding shift position when
the gear lever is at a position.

●

Odometer and double short
distance odometer

The display shows the following
information.

1. Odometer

—Indicates total mileage

the car has travelled.

2. Double short distance odometer

—

Indicates mileage the car has travelled
since the two short-distance odometers
are cleared to zero.

You can use one short distance
odometer to measure fuel (TRIP A) and
use another one to measure mileage of
each trip (TRIP B).

3. Trip / Reset button (on the left, ODO
TRIP button)

——

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Clear the two short distance odometers
to zero and change odometer display.

To change instrument display, please
press and release ODO TRIP key
immediately. Every time you press the
key, the instrument will show odometer
— short distance odometer (TRIP A) —
short distance odometer (TRIP B)

—

Odometer (ODO) in sequence.

To reset a short distance odometer,
please press and hold TRIP key for
more than 2 seconds after it shows
reading of the short distance odometer
(TRIP A/TRIP B) until the instrument is
reset to zero.

Tachometer

The tachometer uses 1000 times of
rpm (rotation per minute) to indicate
rotation speed of the engine. Please
select proper shifting time while
driving the car in accordance with
tachometer to avoid load deceleration
and over-fast running of the engine.

Driving a car whose engine runs
over-fast

might

wear

the

engine

excessively and waste fuel.

NOTICE

Do not let the pointer enters the red
zone, which might severely damage
the engine.

Information Display on the Right Side

Information switching button (right side,
DISP key)

— switch and set in-car

information.

●

Time Adjustment

Use the right side DISP key and the left
side ODO TRIP key together to set a
clock.

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1. Firstly, use DISP key to access the
time displaying interface in information
display. Then press ODO TRIP key on
the combined meter to access time
se

tting interface. When “hour” on the

screen blinks, press DISP key. Every
time you press it, the number will
increase by 1. Hold DISP key to
increase the number continuously. The
number is changed in a cycle from 00 to
23.

2.

Press ODO TRIP key again, “hour”

stops blinking and “minute” begins to
blink. Then press DISP. Every time you
press it, the number increases by 1.
Hold

DISP

to

increase

number

continuously. The number is displayed
in a cycle from 00 to 59.

3.

Press ODO TRIP key again, “minute”

stops blinking and the second digit and
the first digit of “year” begin to blink.
Then press DISP. Every time you press
it, the number increases by 1. Hold
DISP to increase number continuously.
The number is displayed in a cycle from
09 to 49.

4. Adjust time in the following sequence:
hour-minute-the second digit and the
first digit of year-month-date-hour.

5.

After adjusting “date”, press and hold

ODO TRIP key for 2 seconds to finish
time setting and access time display. Or
press ODO TRIP key to skip to step 1.

6. Press and hold ODO TRIP for 2
seconds during operation to access
display interface automatically to finish
setting.

During adjustment, if operation is
stopped before adjustment is completed,
the current value will be taken as default
value 10 seconds later and the system
will access time displaying interface to
complete setting.

●

Gear indicator (DCT model)

The gear indicator is functioning only
if equipped with DCT. When the gear
selector lever at a certain position,
display

the

corresponding

gear

indicator.

●

Traveling information display

Travelling information can be switched
through TRIP key. Refer to the following
table

for

displayed

content

and

switching sequence.

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Displayed content

Detailed description

Clock

The clock always appears When the power is at ON position.

Date

Default display date When the power is at ON position.

Backlight adjustment

Instrument backlight position which is set when clearance lamp is turned on or turned
off last time.
Press and hold DISP key for 2 seconds to switch backlight position in cycle.

Fuel consumption

Total fuel consumption since it is reset last time until now.
Press DISP key for 2 seconds to reset the information.

The average fuel consumption

The average consumption per hundred kilometers since it is reset last time until now.
Press DISP key for 2 seconds to reset the information.

Instant fuel consumption

The message shows instant fuel consumption.

Driving range

It displays the driving distance which the car can travel with currently left fuel.
Calculation result of the distance in combination with the average fuel consumption and
instant fuel consumption may be different from actually covered distance.

Average speed

The average speed since it is reset last time until now.
Press DISP key for 2 seconds to reset the information.

Driving period

Driving period since the engine is started or it is reset last time.
Press DISP key for 2 seconds to clear the information.

Time setting

Clock and date are adjusted in an increasing cycle.

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●

Prompt Message Display

Content is displayed or buzzer beeps

Detailed description

No key is detected

If a key is not detected in detection zone, press the start switch and the message will be

shown.

Key battery voltage is low

The message indicates that key battery is low. Please replace battery.

Parking brake is not released

When car speed exceeds 5km/h, the parking brake switch will not be disconnected

totally and alarm rings.

Please refuel

The message is shown when fuel is low and alarm rings.

●

Display of Fault Message

Content is displayed or buzzer beeps

Detailed description

Please examine car network system

The message is often seen when the vehicle network system is abnormal. Please park
your car and contact BYD authorized service station immediately.

Coolant at a very high temperature

The message is often seen when the coolant is at a very high temperature. Please park
your car and contact BYD authorized service station immediately.

Insufficient pressure of the engine oil

When the engine oil is insufficient, please park your car immediately and contact BYD
authorized service station.

Please examine electricity charging

system

The message indicates that fault occurs in electricity system. Please park your car and
contact BYD authorized service station immediately.

Please examine braking system

The message indicates that braking fluid level is very low or fault occurs in braking
system. Please park your car and contact BYD authorized service station immediately.

Please examine ABS system

The message will appear In the case of ABS failure or braking system failure. Please
contact BYD authorized service station for examination.

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Maintenance Prompt Indicator and Warning Buzzers

If the indicator is turned on, something is shown on

right side information display or buzzer beeps

Measures

(a)

Braking system warning light
Possible causes: low braking fluid, braking system failure, and unreleased
parking brake.
Be sure to stop your car immediately and contact with the BYD sales and
service shop.

(b)

Indicator light of the driver seat belt
A driver should wear seat belt.

(c)

Battery discharge indicator
Be sure to stop your car immediately and contact with the BYD sales and
service shop.

(d)

Low engine oil pressure indicator
Be sure to stop your car immediately and contact with the BYD sales and
service shop.

(e)

Engine fault indicator
Be sure to deliver your car to the BYD sales and service shop to have it
checked.

(f)

Low fuel warning lamp

Add fuel to the tank as soon as possible.

(g)

ABS system warning light
Be sure to deliver your car to the BYD sales and service shop to have it
checked. If the parking brake fault warning lamp also illuminates, be sure to
stop your car immediately and contact with the BYD sales and service shop.

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(h)

Door-open warning light
Check and confirm that all car doors are closed.

(i)

SRS failure warning light
Be sure to deliver your car to the BYD sales and service shop to have it
checked.

(j)

Major warning indicator
Please pay attention to prompt information on the right side information
display.

(k)

Smart key system warning light

(l)

High coolant temperature warning lamp
Stop your car immediately for inspection. Be sure to deliver your car to the
BYD sales and service shop to have it checked.

(m)

SVS Warning light
Be sure to deliver your car to the BYD sales and service shop to have it
checked.

(n)

Light reminding buzzer

Turn off the lamplight.

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1. Braking System Warning Light

When the power is at ON position, the
lamp will be lighted in the following
cases.

● When Braking Fluid is Low.

FRIENDLY TIPS

It is very dangerous to drive while
braking fluid is low.

Please

contact

BYD

authorized

service station for car examination in
the following cases.

● When the power is at “ON” position,

the lamp will remain off even if
parking control mechanism is used.

● When

the

parking

control

mechanism is released, the lamp will
remain on even if power is at ON
position.

The warning light might become on for a
short while during operation. It does not
mean problems.

FRIENDLY TIPS

In the case of the following cases,
please park your car in a safe place
and contact BYD authorized service
station.
● When the engine is running, the

lamp remains on even if the
parking control mechanism is
released.

In the case, the brake might not
work normally and causes longer
stopping distance. Please press
braking pedal with force to park
the car in emergency.

● While ABS warning light is on, the

braking system warning light is
still on.

In this case, braking does not
activate ABS system and the car
becomes very unsteady.

2. The Driver's Seat Belt Indicator
Lamp

The indicator reminds the driver to
fasten his safety seat belt.

Once power is switched to ON position,
if the driver does not fasten his seat belt,

the indicator will turn on. The indicator
will remain on until the driver fastens his
seat belt.

3. Charging System Failure Warning
Lamp

This lamp is used to indicate that the
storage battery is in discharging status.

If the lamp is turned on while the car is
travelling, it indicates that something is
wrong with electricity charging system.

The engine can be started until the
storage battery is thoroughly discharged.
Turn off the air conditioner, fan and radio
and drive your car to the nearest BYD
authorized service station for repair.

4. Low Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

This lamp is used to warn that the
engine oil pressure is very low.

While the car is travelling, if the lamp
blinks or remains on, please pull off your
car at a safe place and turn off the
engine

immediately.

Contact

BYD

authorized service station for help.

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When the engine is idling, this lamp can
occasionally flicker and illuminate or
illuminate for a short time after
emergency brake. if the lamp is turned
off while the engine is gradually
accelerated, it indicates OK.

When the engine oil level is very low, the
lamp will also turn on. The lamp is not
used to indicate low engine oil level. The
engine oil level must be measured with
oil dip rod.

NOTICE

Do not drive a car while the warning
light is on, even if it is a short
distance. Otherwise, the engine
might be damaged.

5. Engine fault indicator

The indicator will be turned on while the
engine electronic ejection system fails.

If the indicator turns on, please contact
BYD authorized service station for
examination/repair immediately.

6. Low fuel warning lamp

The lamp will be turned on when fuel in
the fuel tank almost runs out. Please fill
the fuel tank as soon as possible.

When the car travels up a slope or turns,
the low fuel level warning light might be
turned on earlier due to swaying fuel in
the fuel tank.

7. "ABS" fault warning lamp

When the power is switched to ON
position, the lamp will be turned on. If
ABS system works normally, the lamp
will be turned off a few seconds later. If
the system fails later, the lamp will be
turned on again.

When ABS warning light is turned on
(braking system warning light is turned
off), ABS system does not work but
braking system will work normally.

When ABS warning light is turned on
(braking system warning light is turned
off), emergent braking or braking on
slippery road will lock the wheel
because ABS system doesn’t work.

In the following cases, fault occurs in
parts monitored by indicator system.
Please

contact

BYD

authorized

service station for examination.

● When the power is switched to ON

position, the lamp remains off or
remains on.

● While the car is travelling, the lamp

will be turned on.

The warning light might become on for a
short while during operation. It does not
mean problems.

FRIENDLY TIPS

If ABS warning light remains on
while braking system warning light
is on, please park your car at a safe
place and contact BYD authorized
service station immediately.
In this case, braking does not
activate ABS system and the car
becomes very unsteady.

8. Door status indicator lamp

The car remains on until all car doors
are closed.

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10. SRS fault warning lamp

When the power is switched to ON
position, the lamp will be turned on.
About 5 seconds later, the lamp will be
turned off. It indicates that airbag
restraint system works normally.

The warning light system is used to
monitor safety air bag ECU, bumping
sensor, charging device, warning light,
connecting line and power.

Any of the following cases indicates that
fault occurs in parts monitored by
warning light system. Please contact
BYD

authorized

service

station

immediately for examination.

● When the power is switched to ON

position, the lamp remains off or
remains on.

● While the car is travelling, the lamp

is turned on or blinks.

11. Major warning indicator

If the fault/prompt message presents on
the right-side LCD, this lamp will be
illuminated.

12. Smart Key system warning light

Push down the starting button, if no key
is available at the moment, this indicator
lamp will be illuminated for several
seconds and buzz together with the
buzzer. As a result, the LCD will display
""No key is detected.""

If pushing down the starting button when
the key is available, this indicator lamp
will not be illuminated. In this case, you
can power on your car to start.

If you bring the key into your car within
several seconds after this indicator lamp
has been illuminated, this indicator lamp
will go out and the steering shaft will be
unlocked. In this case, you can power
on your car to start.

If this indicator lamp is flashing after
pushing down the starting button, it is an
indication that your magnetic card is
short of electric quantity.

13.

High

coolant

temperature-

warning lamp

When this lamp is illuminated, it is an

indication that the engine coolant
temperature is too high. In this case, be
sure to immediately stop your car for
inspection, and ask the BYD Auto
authorized sales and service shop to
check/repair it as soon as possible.

14. SVS warning lamp

Push down the starting button and turn
the power switch to the ON position, and
this lamp will be illuminated for several
seconds and then go out.

If this indicator lamp is illuminated or
flashing at other moment it is an
indication that there is a trouble in the
automatic transmission or the engine
management system.

In this case, be sure to deliver your car
to the BYD Auto authorized sales and
service shop for inspection.

15. Lamp reminding buzzer

When you switch power to OFF position
and open the driver door while the
clearance lamp or headlight is on, the
buzzer will ring.

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Examination/maintenance reminding
lamp

1. Parking control mechanism.

2. Open one car door.

The door status indicator lamp will
be illuminated.

3. Turn off the door.

The door status indicator lamp will
go out.

4.

Switch power to “On” position but
do not start the engine.

Except the status indicator lamp, all
servicing prompt indicator lamps
will be illuminated. After several
seconds, ABS system fault indicator
lamp (if available), SRS fault
indicator lamp (if available), SVS
warning lamp, engine fault indicator
lamp and ESP fault warning lamp (if
available) will go out.

If a maintenance reminding lamp or
warning buzzers does not work as
stated above, please contact BYD
authorized

service

station

for

examination.

NOTES

If red warning light (such as
electricity discharging, braking, the
engine oil and temperature) is
turned on while the car is driving,
please park your car and examine
your

car

in

compliance

with

instruction in the manual or contact
BYD authorized service station.

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Parking Brake Assembly 1-89

Chapter 1

Section 6

Operation of Instruments and Controllers

Parking Brake Assembly

Parking Control Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-90

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Parking control mechanism

Pull

up

the

parking

control

mechanism

tightly

to

avoid

unexpected sliding while parking.

Setting: Pull up the parking brake handle.
For a better holding power, please press
the braking pedal until your pull up the
parking control mechanism.

Release: Slightly pull up the parking
brake handle 1., press locking release
button (2) and then put it down (3).

The parking control mechanism on the
instrument panel remains on until the
parking control mechanism is released
to remind you that the parking control
mechanism has been set.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Before driving, please confirm that
the parking control mechanism is
fully released and the braking
system indicator is turned off.

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Auto Audio System 1-91

Chapter 1

Section 7

Operation of Instruments and Controllers

Auto Audio System

How to Use in-Car CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-92

How to Use Multi-media Player . . . . . . . . . . . 1-100

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How to Use in-Car CD

Function and Characteristics

1. Playable CD

2. Integrated AM/FM radio

3. Anti-vibration mechanism

4. 25W x 4 maximum output power

Major Technical Parameters

Item

Parameter

Unit

Working voltage

DC: 11~16

V

Maximum output
power

25W×4

W

Maximum working
current

10

A

FM

frequency

range

87.5~108.0

MHZ

AM

frequency

range

522~1620

KHZ