BYD L3. Service Manual — part 1

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Complete Vehicle Parameter of BYD L3 (The actual fuel consumption is subject to the vehicle conditions,
road conditions and driving habits etc.)

Product Model and Name

QCJ7153

A

QCJ7153

A3

QCJ7153

A5

QCJ7153

A6

QCJ7153

A7

BYD7153

A

QCJ7183

A3

QCJ7183

A4

Dimension

Length

mm

(millimeter)

4568

width mm

(millimeter)

1716

Height mm

(millimeter)

1480

Wheelbase

2615

Tread

front mm

(millimeter)

1486

rear mm

(millimeter)

1466

Axle load

front kg

(kilogram)

830

830

885

rear kg

(kilogram)

725

755

695

Curb weight (kg)

1180

1210

1205

Gross weight (kg)

1555

1585

1580

Tire size

195/60 R15 88H

Approach angle (degree)

17.6°

Departure angle (degree)

18.6°

The front overhang (mm)

943

Rear overhang (mm)

1010

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Passenger capacity

5

Maximum speed (km/h)

170

175

Engine model

BYD473QB

BYD473QE

BYD483QA

Pattern

In-line transverse position, SOHC

In-line 4-cylinder engine,

water cooled, double

overhead camshaft

Displacement (L)

1.488

1.497

1.839

Emission level

Euro IV

Euro III

Euro IV

Euro III

Euro IV

Maximum output power

(rated power)
kw (kilowatts)

79

80

90

Speed corresponding to

engine rated power r/min

5800

5800

6000

Maximum torque (Nm/rpm)

144

145

160

speed at maximum torqu

r/min

4800

4800

3700~4200

Maximum gradeability %

≥30

≥35

Fuel consumption (urban

conditions)

8.5

7.9

8.2

7.9

7.9

10.4

Fuel consumption

(suburban conditions)

5.3

5.1

5.5

5.1

5.1

6.9

Combined fuel

consumption

6.5

6.2

6.5

6.2

6.2

7.9

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The Vehicle Identification of BYD L3

he vehicle Identification number

The vehicle Identification numbers are
marked inside the engine compartment
and on the top left of the instrument panel
as shown in the figure. This is the vehicle
identification number of BYD L3. It is used
for registration of the car owner. The
vehicle identification number is also
marked on the manufacturer nameplate.

The indication sign of oil standard is
attached inside oil filler lid as shown in the
above figure.

1. The indication sign of the engine

coolant

2. The

warning

sign

of

the

air

conditioning system

3. The warning sign of the cooling fan

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The indication sign of the child protection
device is attached inside the rear door
below the child protection lock.

The indication sign of the tire air pressure
is attached to the downside of the front left
door lock as shown in the above figure.

Engine Number (BYD473Q series engine)

Engine Number

Engine Number is marked on the engine
cylinder as shown in the figure.

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Instrument Panel Exterior 1-1

Chapter 1

Section 1

Operation of Instruments and Controllers

Instrument Panel Exterior

Instrument Panel Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-2

Combined Meter Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-4

The Indication Sign on the Combined Meter . . . . . . . .. 1-5

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Instrument Panel Exterior 1-2

Instrument Panel Exterior

1. Left/right

assembly

on

the

instrument panel

2. Combined meter assembly

3. Reversing radar switch and co-

driver safety-belt the indication

4. Central airduct

5. Lighting and switch assembly in

the front cabinet

6. Window regulator switch

7. Glove box

8. Auxiliary instrument panel

9. Parking brake mechanism

assembly

10. Gear shift handle (manual

transmission)

11. Multi-media system

12. Air-conditioner panel

13. 2#Switch block

14. Central control switch

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Switch Button Inside Car

1. Left combined switch (light)

2. Right combined switch (wiping, washing)

3. Reversing radar switch

4. Emergency warning light switch

5. Air-conditioner controller

6. Storage compartment

7. Multi-media system

8. Startup button

9. Headlight adjustment switch

10. Anti-theft warning light

11. Electric exterior rearview mirror switch

12. Rear foglight switch

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Instrument Panel Exterior 1-4

Combined Meter Exterior

1. Tachometer

2. Speedometer

3. Water thermometer

4. Odometer

5. Fuel gauge

6.Information display

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The Indication Sign on the Combined Meter

Braking system warning light*

Door-open warning light*

Indicator light of the driver seat belt*

SRS Warning light*

Battery discharge indicator*

Clearance lamp indicator

Low engine oil pressure indicator*

High beam indicator

Engine fault indicator*

Turn signal light indicator

Smart key system warning light*

Front fog light indicator

ABS system warning light*

Rear fog light indicator

SVS Warning light*

Major warning indicator*

Low fuel warning lamp

High coolant temperature warning lamp

Maintenance reminder is marked with “*”. Refer to Chapter 1-5 “Maintenance Reminder and warning buzzer”.

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Keys and Doors 1-7

Chapter 1

Section 2

Operation of Instruments and Controllers

Keys and Doors

Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

The Smart Entry and Starting System . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

The Front Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-20

Electric Door Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-22

The Trunk Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Engine Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-25

Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-26

The Fuel Tank Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

Starting the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

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Keys and Doors 1-8

Key

Key includes the smart Key and the
mechanical Key

1. The smart key

—the smart key, which

includes the electronic smart key and
the card smart key, is used for
unlocking and locking of all side
doors. Remote control button on the
electronic smart key can be used to
lock and unlock doors, send out
emergency alert and locate car in a
remote way.

2. The mechanical key (inside the

electronic smart key and the card
smart key)

— It is used to lock or

unlock the driver’s door and the
trunk.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● People

who

wear

cardiac

pacemaker or defibrillator should
keep away from the antenna of
the smart entry and starting
system, as electromagnetic wave
could affect normal use of these
appliances. Refer to “Antenna
position” in the chapter for
antenna position.

● Besides those who wear cardiac

pacemaker or defibrillator, users
of

other

electronic

medical

appliances should also consult
with manufacture about electro
the mechanical effect on these
appliances.

Electromagnetic

waves can cause unpredictable
consequences to the use of such
medical devices.

NOTICE

●

Please observe the following
notes in use of the smart key.

●

Do not attach objects which
might cut off electromagnetic
wave to the smart key (for
example metal sealing element).

●

Do not knock at other objects
with the smart key.

●

Do not leave the smart key in
high temperature for long time,
for example, on the instrument
panel or the engine hood under
direct sunshine.

●

Do not dip the smart key into
water or wash it in ultra-sonic
wave washer.

●

Do not put the smart key together
with an appliance which emits
electromagnetic

wave,

for

example, mobile phone.

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How to use the mechanical key in the
electronic smart key

To use the mechanical key in the
electronic smart key, please pull down
release switch and take out the
mechanical key as shown in the figure.
After using it, please put it back.

How to use the mechanical key in the
card smart key

To use the mechanical key in the card
smart

key,

please

pull

out

the

mechanical key in the direction as
indicated in above figure. After using it,
please insert it back.

The key number plate

The key number is indicated on the key
number plate, which should be stored in
safe place, such as travel bag, instead
of leaving it in the car.

If the key is lost or a spare key is needed,
please contact BYD authorized service
station to prepare a key with the key
number.

It is recommended to remember the key
number and store it in a safe place.

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Wireless Remote Control

The electronic smart key

1. Locking switch

2. Unlocking switch

3.

Switch

4. The mechanical key

5. Indicator light

Wireless remote system is designed to
lock or unlock all side doors at a
distance about 1m from the car and

perform some other functions. It applies
to the electronic smart key only.

To operate a switch, please push it in a
slow and steady way.
The electronic smart key is an electronic
component.

Please

observe

the

following description in order not to
damage it.

●

Do not leave it in a high
temperature place, for example, on
the instrument panel.

●

Do not disassemble it.

●

Do not knock at other objects with it
or drop it on land.

●

Do not dip it into water.

It is allowed to register the spare key for
a car. For detailed description, please
contact BYD authorized service station.

In the case that the electronic key fails to
operate within normal distance or the
indicator light on the key dims or turns off.
●

Check whether there is a radio
station or radio transmitter of airport

in vicinity which has interfered the
normal operation of the electronic
smart key.

●

Battery power might have run off.
Check the battery in the electronic
smart key. For battery replacement,
please refer to “replacement of the
electronic

smart key battery”.

If the electronic smart key is lost, please
contact BYD authorized service station
as soon as possible to avoid car theft or
accident.

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Locking operation

Unlocking operation

While locking or unlocking car doors,
please press the switch on key in a slow
and steady way.

Lock: Press locking switch to lock all car
doors at the same time. At this time, the
turn signal light blinks once.

Check whether all car doors are locked.

If one car door is not locked, all the

vehicle doors are locked at the same
time, the turn signal light does not blink
and alarm rings once.

Unlock: Press unlocking switch to
unlock all car doors at the same time.
The turn signal light blinks twice.

If power position is at ACC or ON,
unlocking switch or locking switch
cannot unlock or lock car doors.

When unlocking all car doors with the
electronic smart keys at the same time,
even if car door is not unlocked, lamp
inside the vehicle will remain on for 15
seconds and then will be turned off.

After unlocking with the electronic smart
key, please open a car door within 30
seconds. Otherwise, all car doors will be
locked again.

If you press and holding locking or
unlocking switch, locking or unlocking
function will not recover. You have to
release switch and press it again.

Car locating operation

If you press locking switch when a car is
under anti-theft condition, the car will
give a long ring and the turn signal light
will blink for 15 seconds. When you
cannot find your car, please use the
function to locate your car.

If you press locking switch again when a
car is under location condition, a new
round of car location will start.

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Switch

Press and hold for about 2 seconds to
give off intermittent alarm and blink the
turn signal light. Alarm may last 30
seconds. If you want to stop it,

please press unlocking switch once or
hold it for a while. (Do not press the
switch during drive.)

Replace the card smart key battery

Replacement of the card smart key
battery is simple and you can do it by
yourself. Please replace it with CR2025
lithium battery or equivalent.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Please pay specific attention to
avoid replaced the card smart key
battery

or

component

being

swallowed by the children.

NOTICE

●

Only same or similar type of
battery, recommended by the
BYD authorized service station,
can be used.

● Please observe local laws when

disposing used battery.

Replace the card smart key battery in
accordance with the following steps.

1. Pull out the mechanical key in the
direction of arrow.

2. Take out the battery.

3. Insert a new battery into the smart key
and then insert the mechanical key into
the card smart key.

NOTICE

● Please install a battery with its

anode terminal and cathode
terminal in correct position.

● Do not replace battery with wet

hands. Water might cause rust.

● As the card smart key is not

water-tight, please do not splash
water into key.