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

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BYD AUTO Sincere Service Commitment

Dear Customers,

Because of your concern, some of our services have higher standard than the industry; because of your suggestions, we
constantly pursue better service. In order to provide you with excellent services, we are committed to:

1. Smile is on my face and passion is in my body all the time;

2. I will give you a clean environment for rest;

3. I will welcome you immediately when you enter into the store;

4. I will evaluate the machine repair items before maintenance; give the final price of maintenance item immediately;
perform the new items after your confirmation; before checking out, I will check one by one again with you;

5. I will estimate the maintenance time and follow up closely; in case of any delay, I will inform you immediately. If you
want to check the maintenance progress, I will replay to you within 10 minutes;

6. In the maintenance process, I will use six sets of interior protection and three sets of exterior protection for your car;

7. Provide genuine original parts, and do not mix the false with the genuine;

8. Whether you have any questions or needs, I will reply as soon as possible;

9. I will pay a return visit in three days to ensure the normal driving of your car;

10. Any suggestion or advice is appreciated. I will record each of your complaints, and address actively.

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Whole-vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD F7

Product Model and Name

F7-1

F7-2

F7-3

MT

MT

DCT

Dimensions

K×W×H mm (millimeter)

4860×1825×1463

Wheelbase

Mm (millimeter)

2745

Track

Mm (millimeter)

1555

Tire Size

205/60R16 215/50R17

Approach
Angle (full
load)

° (degree)

14

Departure
Angle (full
load)

° (degree)

16

Front/Rear
Overhang

mm (millimeter)

1025/1090

Passengers

5

Maximum
Gradeability

%

35

Maximum
Speed

km/h (kilometer/hour)

185

200

Engine Model

BYD483QB

BYD476ZQA

Pattern

In-line 4-cylinder,

water cooled, dual

overhead cam

In-line 4-cylinder, turbocharged, direct fuel

injection, dual overhead cam DOHC

Displacement

ml (milliliter)

1991

1497

Maximum
engine net
power

(kW/rpm)

95/5800

104/5400

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Rated Torque

(kW/rpm)

172/ 4300

230/2200

combined fuel
economy

L/100km

9.3

8.8

8.5

Emission Level

Euro IV

Euro IV

Quality
Parameters
(kg)

Curb Weight

1500

1500

Maximum Allowable Total

Mass

1975

1975

Distribu

tion of

Axle

Load

No

load

Front axle

880

885

Rear axle

620

615

Full

load

Front axle

1000

1005

Rear axle

975

970

Dynamic Wheel Balancing Requirement

After attaching balance weight on each side of the wheel assembly, the

measured imbalance should be less than 5g

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Preface

Thank you for choosing BYD F7. For better use and maintenance, please do read this manual carefully. If you
have any question, please contact BYD sales and service station for help. For details, please visit
http://www.bydauto.com.cn/service/manual/index.php.

BYD F7 adopts electrical fuel injection (EFI) engine. The wiring harness is complicated, so, without permission,
please do NOT add electrical appliances such as anti -theft systems, audio equipment, xenon headlights, etc. to
the AUTO; also use genuine original part s of BYD; otherwise the failure caused by it will not be covered by the
“Warranty" of BYD; to avoid losses caused by vehicle accidents, we recommend that you cast the “spontaneous
combustion insurance” and "robbery and theft insurance". Meanwhile, in order to better protect your car and
avoid the loss of valuables, do not put valuables in the car.

This manual is intended to help you use the product properly and does not represent any instructions on the
product configuration. For product configuration, plea se refer to contracts related to this product (if any) or
contact the seller. The illustrations provided in this manual are for reference only. Actual auto may differ in
appearance.

BYD Auto Co., Ltd. reserves the right for revising technical characteristi cs and contents of this manual without
prior notice.

Please follow strictly the instructions where “Safety Friendly Tips” and “Auto Damage” are indicated in this
manual to avoid the possibility of injuries or damages.

The notice types and their purposes ar e as follows

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Friendly Tips

Precautions to avoid vehicle damage or personal injury

Warning

Precautions to be followed to make maintenance easier

Thank you for choosing BYD F7. Your valuables comments and proposals will be warmly welcomed. To pr ovide
you with better services, please provide accurate contact information. In case of any changes, please contact
BYD sales and service station for update; please register and get the license as soon as possible, and pay close
attention to relevant national laws and regulations.

For car usage information exchange, please visit BYD Auto Club forum: http://club.bydauto.com/bbs/

The safety sign indicated by the figure above
means “Do NOT do so” or “Do NOT let it happen”.

Safety Sign

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Contents

Chapter 1 Instrument and Controller Operation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-1

Chapter 2 Driving Tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …2-1

Chapter 3 Starting and Driving

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …...3-1

Chapter 4 Exterior Maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . ...…4-1

Chapter 5 Maintenance Notice

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …...5-1

Chapter 6 Self Maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . 6-1

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Vehicle Identification of BYD F7
Vehicle Identification Number

Several vehicle identification number
labels are pasted respectively on the
vehicle.
1. Engine model/engine number is

printed on the engine block.

2. The transmission number is on the

nameplate at the top of the
transmission.

Do not confuse the transmission
number and engine number.

483QB engine

476ZQA engine

3. The vehicle identification number

(VIN) is marked on the rear
partition of the engine compartment
and the nameplate above the
instrument panel in the lower left of
the front windshield.

The vehicle nameplate is nailed
on the support of the left front
shock absorber, and is marked
with the vehicle identification
number (VIN), engine type,
vehicle type, engine
displacement, maximum design
mass, date of manufacture, etc.

Engine model

Manual
transmission
number

Engine model

Manual
transmissi
on model

Engine model

DCT
transmissi
on model

Vehicle identification
number (VIN)

Vehicle identification
number (VIN)

Vehicle nameplate

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The fuel grade sign is pasted inside
the filler cap

The cooling fan sign and engine
coolant replacement sign are pasted
inside the engine room

Airbag sign is pasted on the right sun
visor

Front passenger airbag sign is pasted
on the right of upper guard panel of
the instrument panel

Tire pressure sign is below the left B
column

Child protection device sign is pasted
below rear door striker

Fuel tank No.

Cooling fan sign

Coolant
sign

Airbag sign

Front passenger
airbag sign

Tire pressure sign

Child protection device

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Chapter 1

Instrument and Controller Operation

Combination Instrument

. . . . . . . ..1-2

Keys

. . . . . . . . . . . …1-5

Doors

. . . . . . . . . . …. 1-12

Seats

. . . . . . . . . . ...….1-13

Seat Belt

. . . . . . . . . . ..1-22

Airbag

. . . . . . …. …. …. .1-24

Steering Wheel

. . . . . . . ...….…...1-30

Electric Rearview Mirror

. . . …... …... . 1-31

Sunroof

. . . . . . . . …... …...1-33

Left Info Display

. . . . . . . . . ..1-34

Right Info Display

. . . ….. . . . .…..1-35

Automatic Air-conditioner Panel

. . . . …. ...1-42

Parking Assistant Module (optional)

. . . ….…..1-44

Parking Imaging System (optional)

. . . …..…...1-47

Cigarette Lighter Note

. . . . . . …. ...1-49

Fatigue Warning System (optional)

. . . ….. .1-49

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Chapter 1 Instrument and Controller Operation

Combination Instrument

1. Left info display 2. Speedometer 3. Right info display

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Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument

Braking system warning light *

Door and luggage
compartment status indicator *

Driver’s seat belt indicator *

SRS warning light *

Charging system warning light *

Front passenger's airbag
working indicator (optional)

Low engine oil pressure indicator *

Side light indicator

Engine fault indicator *

High beam indicator

Intelligence key system warning light
*

Steering indicator

ABS system warning light *

Tire pressure warning light
(optional) *

High coolant temperature warning
light*

Rear fog light indicator

Electronic control system warning
light *

Low fuel level warning light

Vehicle stability control system
warning light (optional) *

Main cruise indicator light
(optional)

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ESP OFF warning light (optional)

Cruise control indicator light
(optional)

Anti-theft indicator

Headlight adjustment indicator
*

Main alarm indicator

The items marked with

“*” are maintenance prompt indicators; when illuminated, please park and check immediately, and

contact BYD sales and service station if necessary.

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Keys

F7 is provided with three types of
keys: remote control key, key card
and hanging key. Each key
contains intelligence key and
mechanical part (the mechanical
part of the hanging key is in the
inside, and the shell should be
opened to take it out)

Remote control key

Key card

Hanging key

Warning

Obey the following precautions
when use the intelligence keys:



People implanted with
cardiac pacemakers or
cardiac defibrillators

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should stay away from the
antenna of smart entry and
starting system, because
the electromagnetic waves
will affect the normal use
of such devices.



In addition to implanted
cardiac pacemakers and
cardiac defibrillators,
people should also
consult the manufacturer
for the information of
electromagnetic wave
influence when use other
electronic medical
devices. The
electromagnetic wave may
cause unpredictable
consequences to such
medical devices.



Do attach any object that
may cut off the
electromagnetic waves
(e.g. metal seals)



Do not knock at other
objects with the
intelligence keys.



Do not put the intelligence
keys under high
temperature for a long

time, e.g. instrument panel
or engine hood under
direct sunlight.



Do not immerse the
intelligence keys in water
or wash in ultrasonic
scrubber.



Do not put the intelligence
keys together with devices
that emit electromagnetic
waves, e.g. mobile phone.

Key number plate
The key number is indicated on the
number plate; please keep the
number plate properly; do not put it
in the car.
If you have lost the key or need a spare
key, please provide the key number
and ask BYD sales and service station
to copy the key. BYD recommends that
you write down the key number and
store it in a safe place.
Wireless remote control

Intelligence key

1. Locking switch
2. Unlocking switch
3. Luggage compartment unlocking

switch

4. Mechanical key
5. Indicator light
The wireless remote control system
is designed to lock/unlock all side
doors and achieve additional
functions in the distance of about