BYD F3DM. Service Manual — part 1

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F3DM Owner’s Manual

Foreword

Thank you for choosing BYD F3DM. Your selection of BYD Auto is a wise investment. It will give you years of
pleased driving. Reading this manual thoroughly can get familiar with the operation and enhance the enjoyment
of driving your new vehicle. Keep this manual properly in your vehicle for future reference. Please also transfer
this manual upon resale of your vehicle so that the next owner can still access the useful information for F3DM.

BYD F3DM adopts Dual Mode power system with power train, dual pressure controller, and power battery. As
the wiring structure is complicated, please do not modify, remove or disassemble any subsystem of the hybrid
vehicle without permission, such as vehicle alarm, sound system and other electronic components. Otherwise,
it may affect your vehicle’s performance or cause serious injuries to you or others. In addition, damage,
performance problems or injuries resulting from the modification are not covered by BYD’s warranty.

This manual is guidance of operating BYD F3DM properly rather than an indication about configurations of BYD
F3DM. For any information about configurations, please read corresponding contract (if have), or consult your
BYD authorized dealers. Illustrations in this manual are for reference only, which may vary with actual vehicles.

For the sake of product upgrades from time to time, we reserve the full right to make changes to the information
on technology, features and spare parts at any time without prior notice.

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Your valuable comments and opinions will be warmly welcomed. In order to provide better service to you, please
leave your contact information with your dealer. If any change of your contact, please contact BYD authorized
dealers to update your information immediately.

March 2011

BYD AUTO CO. LTD.

All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written
permission of BYD Auto

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Catalog

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 5
Important information before driving your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 6
mportant information about your BYD F3DM . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your BYD F3DM . . . . . . . . 9
1.Operations of Instruments and Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . … 19

1)Appearance of Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2)Key and Car Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3)Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel and Rear-view Mirrors . . . . . . . . . … 43
4)Lights, Wipers, EV and HEV Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 65
5)Instruments and Maintenance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 73
6)Ignition Switch, Parking Brake and Parking Assistance System . . . . . . . . … 85
7)Auto Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
8)Air-conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 101
9)Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …111

10)Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …117

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2.F3DM Auto Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 123
3.Starting and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 135
4.In Case of An Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
5.Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 159
6.Maintenance and Care Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
7.Self-maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

1)Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 179
2)Engine and Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
3)Electric Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 195

8.Part Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … 207

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Safety Instructions

As you read this manual, you will find
some safety and vehicle damage
Warnings and Notices. This information
is intended to help you avoid injury to
you and your passengers or damage
to your vehicle. So do follow these
warnings and Notices carefully.
The types of warnings, notices what
they look like, and how they are used
in this manual are explained as follows;
besides, specific marks are stick on
your vehicle. Illustrations in this manual
are only for reference. Please refer to
the vehicle as standard.

WARNING

This is a warning against anything
which may cause serious injury to
people or serious damage to the
vehicle if you don’t follow these
instructions.

NOTICE

This is a warming against anything
which may cause injury to people
or damage to the vehicle or its
equipments if you don’t follow these
instructions.

Safety Symbol

The safety symbol shown above
means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”; or
“Do not let this happen”.

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Important information

before driving your

vehicle

The safety is very important. To avoid
unnecessary damages or injuries,
please read through the operating
instructions and other information on
labels in this manual.
You should know that it is not
practical or possible to warn all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle, you must
have your own good judgment.
You should follow the important
information below before driving your
vehicle.

Wear your seat belt every time when
you drive
A seat belt is your best protection in

all types of collisions, Airbags are only
designed to supplement seat belts
and can’t supersede the seat belt. So
ensure that you and your passengers
always wear seat belts properly.
Restrain all children
The children who are below 12 years
should be restrained in back seat.
Infant and little children should be
restrained in child seat. Older children
should use a booster seat and a
shoulder belt until they can use the belt
properly without a booster seat.
Beware of airbags hazard
While airbags can protect you in
collisions, they also will cause serious
or fatal injuries to people who do not
operate properly, such as sit too close
to the airbags, or who are not properly
restrained. Therefore, Ensure to follow
all instructions and warning in this
manual.

Control your speed
Excessive speed is major factor in
crash injuries and may lead up to
death. Generally, the higher the speed
always leads to the larger risk. Never
drive faster than the speed is safe for
current conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
No Drunk Driving
No drunk driving, and don’t let your
friends drunk driving, either.
Pay attention to the task of driving
safety
Engaging in mobile phone conversation
or other activities that keep you from
paying close attention to the road,
other vehicle and pedestrians may
cause a crash. Remember, situations
can change quickly, and only you
can decide when it is safe to divert
attention away from driving.
Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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The tire blowout or mechanical failure
may cause extremely accident. To
reduce the possibility of such problems,
check your tire pressure and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly
scheduled maintenance.

WARNING

y

There are some parts that reach

high temperatures while you drive,
do not touch those components
(such as engine) to avoid injury.

y

Medical devices (such as cardiac

pacemaker) may be interfered by
radio wave, so please consult your
doctor before you driving your
BYD F3DM.

NOTICE

y

When charging, please park your

vehicle in well ventilated places.

y

Power battery is installed on your

vehicle, so please do not drive it
throughout deep water.

NOTICE

y

Because your BYD F3DM is a

hybrid vehicle, which is not used
widely, for you enjoy the after-sale
and repair properly, do not drive
your F3DM far away from the sale
service areas.

y

Because the structure of the hybrid

vehicle is more complex, so it may
take a longer time to repair your
F3DM, please be more patient.

y

To keep your F3DM in a good

p e r f o r m a n c e , p l e a s e d r i v e
your vehicle in the condition
which temperature is above
-10℃(14 ℉)

WARNING

The battery of BYD F3DM is placed
under the guard board of trunk; if
the battery needs to be replaced,
please contact your BYD authorized
dealer, do not replace the battery by
yourself, it may cause injury to you.

NOTICE

Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories of your F3DM may
contain lead and lead compounds. In
order to reduce the harm to you, do
wash your hands after handling.

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Important information

about your BYD F3DM
New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the
following BYD limited warranties:


New vehicle warranty



Emission control systems warranty



Others

WARNING

E n g i n e e x h a u s t , s o m e o f i t s
constituents and a wide variety of
automobile components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects and other reproductive harm.

Precautions for use of hybrid vehicle
Your F3DM is a hybrid vehicle. The
vehicle has both high voltage DC and
AC systems as well as a 230-400volt
system. DC and AC high voltage are
very dangerous. It may cause death
or serious injury, severe burns and
electric shock.

WARNING

y

Do not touch the high voltage

cables (orange colored) and their
connectors to avoid injury to you
or others.

y

Do follow the warning labels

attached to the high voltage parts.

y

Do not remove or replace the high

voltage parts such as the inverter
unit, power battery etc.

Scrapping of your BYD

F3DM

The SRS airbag and seat belt devices
in your BYD F3DM contain explosive.
If the vehicle is scrapped with the
airbags and some seat belt devices,
this may cause an accident such as
fire. Please remove the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt devices
by your BYD authorized dealer before
disposing your F3DM

WARNING

You should consult your BYD
authorized dealer when your vehicle
or battery needs to be disposed
of. It may cause death or serious
injury if the battery is not disposed of
properly. So your F3DM battery must
be dismantled by BYD authorized
dealers.

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Accessories, spare

parts and modification

of your BYD F3DM

Spare parts or accessories in the
market may not be genuine or
authorized for BYD vehicles. BYD shall
not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any
damage or adverse effect caused by
them, if you use them in your F3DM.
You should not modify your BYD
F 3 D M w i t h n o n – g e n u i n e B Y D
products. It could affect your vehicle’s
performance, safety or useful life
with modification with non–genuine
BYD products .Besides, damage or
performance problems resulting from
the modification are not cover by the
warranty of BYD.

NOTICE

y

If an accident happen ,pull your

vehicle off the road, push the
“P” position switch, stop the DM
system and remove the key

y

Do not touch the exposed electric

wires which are protruding inside
or outside of your vehicle, it may
cause electric shock.

y

Do not touch any high voltage

wirings and their connectors,
and high voltage parts such as
converter unit, hybrid vehicle
battery, etc to avoid injury to you.

y

If any suspicious fluid leaks,

never touch it because it may be
electrolyte from the hybrid vehicle
battery. If it leaks to your skin
or eyes, wash off at once with
plenty of water, and get immediate
medical treatment to avoid

serious injury.

y

If your vehicle need to be

towed, please contact your BYD
authorized dealer for advice

High Voltage

Your vehicle is equipped with cables
connected to parts of the vehicle
subject to high voltage (about 400 V at
maximum). There are some other parts
that reach high temperatures while you
driving. Do not touch battery cables
(orange–colored) or their connectors
which are under high voltage and
dangerous. Observe the caution labels
in the vehicle carefully.
Beware of the tires of your vehicle
Check the tire inflation pressure
periodically to avoid an accident which
caused by underinflated or overinflated
tire inflation pressure.

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WARNING

y

Please do not use vehicle below

-10℃(14℉).

y

Orange colored cables are all high-

tension lines on BYD F3DM. For
your safety, please do not touch
such cables.

y

BYD F3DM is equipped with power

battery contains high -tension
electricity. If any problem happens
on BYD F3DM, please contact the
BYD authorized dealers. Do not
repair it by yourself. It may cause
an electrical shock.

y

Do wear insulating gloves (the

gloves can resist at least 500V)
before operating the high voltage
components. It must be operated
by professional technicians.

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Overall Unit Parameters of

BYD F3DM

Dimension

Length

4533mm

Width

1705mm

Height(No-load)

1520mm

Wheelbase

2600mm

Track

Front

1480mm

Rear

1460mm

Front Overhang

933mm

Rear Overhang

1000mm

Seating
Capacities

5

Approach Angle

19.3°

Departure Angle 24.5°

Weight

Curb Weight

1560kg

Cross Weight

1935kg

Four -wheel
Alignment
Parameters

Front Camber

-0°17′±45′

Front Wheel Toe-in

Total toe-in:-0.5～3mm(left-
0.25～1.5mm,the right is
equal)

Kingpin Inclination Angle

12°±45′

Kingpin Caster Angle

2°36′±45′

Rear Camber

-0.6°±30′

Rear Wheel Toe-in

(1.1±3)mm

Capacities

Engine Displacement

998ml

Engine Maximum Power

50KW

MG1 Maximum Power

25KW

MG2 Maximum Power

50KW

Maximum Speed

≥150km/h

Maximum Gradeability
(considering road
condition)

≥30%

Maximum Wheel Steering
Angle

Outboard:33°04′Inside:39°12′

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Introduction about BYD

F3DM System

BYD F3DM (Dual Mode)

System:

It is combined petrol engine with
electric engine, BYD F3DM is able
to drive by electric engine or petrol
engine.

Features of BYD DM System:

Compared with common gasoline
vehicle, BYD DM system has a better
power performance, which can improve
fuel economy in HEV mode. In EV
mode, BYD F3DM will run

with low noise and zero emission, In
addition, F3DM equipped with recycle
electric motor assistance braking
energy, which can recycle and convert
the kinetic energy lost in braking to
electrical energy and store it in power
battery. The electrical energy can be
used later.

Compared with other hybrid electrical
cars, BYD F3DM has a power battery
with large capacity, which can increase
the driving range greatly under EV
mode. F3DM can be charged with 180-
240V AC, which is convenient for you
to charge your vehicle. You will not rely
on gasoline anymore if your F3DM can
be charged in certain drive range in
time.

Work Mode of BYD DM

System:

1. “EV” – EV mode:
Under EV mode, power battery
provides electrical energy to electric
motor power 2 for driving car.

2. “HEV” – HEV mode:
(1) HEV mode A: The engine reaches
its best working condition and directly
drives the car, and the electric motor
power 1 runs with the petrol engine to
charge the power battery.

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(2) HEV mode B: The petrol engine
and electric motor power work together
to drive the vehicle, which provides a
higher output power.

(3) HEV mode C: When a lower power
output required by overall unit, turn
to the HEV mode, the engine drives
electric motor power 1 to generate
electricity for the electric motor power
2 to drive the car and the spare
electricity will be stored in the power
battery.

Vehicle Identification of BYD

F3DM

Vehicle Identification No.

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1.The vehicle identification number is
attached on the cabin sheet as shown
in the figure above, which is for owner
registration.
2.Factory nameplate (posted where
shown in the above figure) also marks
the identification number.
3.The vehicle identification number
(flexible mark) is posted on the left
upper side of the instrument panel as
shown in the figure, which is used for
owner registration.

Figure above shows the fuel grade
indication sign, which is posted on the
inner side of the fuel lid.

Engine Number
The engine number is marked on the

cylinder block of engine, as shown in
the figure.

1.Indication sign of antifreeze
2.Warning sign of air-conditioning
system
3.Warning sign of cooling fan

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Figure above shows the indication sign
of the child protection device, which is
posted below the child protection lock
on the inside of the rear vehicle door.

Figure above shows the indication sign
of tire pressure, which is posted below
lock ring of the left front door.

Figure above shows the warning sign
of auxiliary air bag, which is posted
blow the right side of instrument panel.

Figure above shows the warning

sign of air bag, which is posted on
the driver side sun visor.
The spare parts in the figure below are
all high voltage. Do not disassemble or
repair your vehicle by yourself, it may
cause an electric shock

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The high voltage spare parts of the vehicle:

1.Power Battery 2.The Main Electric Motor Power Controller 3.DC-DC and Air Conditioning Driver
4.Charger On-board 5.High Voltage Power Distributor 6.Solar DC - DC controller
7.High Voltage Cable

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