BYD F7-1, F7-2, F7-3. Service Manual — part 4

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kPa

Set the tire pressure
unit to kPa

bar

Set the tire pressure
unit to bar

psi

Set the tire pressure
unit to psi

Back

Exit and back to
previous menu

5. Reset

Item

Function

Reset

Menu name

OK

Reset the menu settings

to default

Back

Exit and back to
previous menu

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Maintenance Prompt Indicators and Alarm Buzzer

If the indicator is illuminated or the
right info display has message
display or buzzer sounds

Countermeasures

1

Parking brake fault warning light
Possible situations:

brake fluid level is low, braking system fault, parking brake isn’t

released
Please stop the car immediately and contact BYD authorized service station.

2

Driver’s seat belt indicator
The driver should fasten the seat belt

3

Charging system warning light
Please stop the car immediately and contact BYD authorized service station.

4

Engine oil pressure low warning light
Please stop the car immediately and contact BYD authorized service station.

5

Engine fault warning light
Send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection.

6

Intelligence key system warning light

7

ABS system fault warning light
Send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection. If the warning light of
parking brake fault is also illuminated, please stop the car immediately and contact
BYD authorized service station.

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8

Electrical control system fault warning light
Send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection.

9

Door state indicator
Check and make sure that all doors have been closed.

10

Airbag fault warning light
Send the car to BYD authorized service station for inspection.

11

Headlight adjustment indicator
If this indicator is illuminated, please send the car to BYD authorized service station
for inspection.

12

Tire pressure fault warning light (optional)
If this indicator is illuminated or flashes, please send the car to BYD authorized
service station for inspection.

13

Body stability control system fault warning light (optional)
If this indicator is illuminated, please send the car to BYD authorized service station
for inspection.
If this indicator flashes, the body stability control system works normally.

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Automatic air conditioner panel

1. Air conditioner switch button

2. Automatic air conditioner

button

3. Manual air conditioner button

4. Left air control temperature

control switch

5. Internal circulation button

6. External circulation button

7. Sub-control button

8. Right air control temperature

control switch

9. Rear window and exterior

rearview mirror defogging
button

10. Front defroster button

CLIM

OFF

PWR

•VOL

AUTO

DUAL

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Multimedia system (optional)

1. Navigation button

2. AM\FM button

3. DVD button

4. TV button

5. Eject button

6. Power/switch/volume knob

7. Previous button

8. Next button

9. Telephone button

10. AUX mode

11. USB mode

12. SD mode

TV

NAVI

OFF

PWR

•VOL

AUTO

CLIM

TEL

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Parking assistant module
(optional)

Friendly Tips



Before the engine is started, do
not play the audio for too long
time to avoid battery power
loss.



The inner and outer edges of
new laser discs may be rough;
before using, please remove
the burr on the edge, or else
the plastic debris on the rough
edge may damage the
movement.



Do not insert any foreign
matter into the CD player.



Please use genuine discs with
standard size, while pirated
discs may be stuck in the
movement.



USB equipment prompt: 1) it is
recommended that use the
provided data cable to connect
the USB disk. 2) USB interface
doesn’t support removable
hard disk. 3) USB interface only
supports MP3, WMA music files
and MP4, 3GP, AVI video files of

FAT file system. 4) USB
interface may not support the
USB storage devices with poor
compatibility.



If there is any abnormal
condition, such as smoke and
odor, immediately turn it off,
and contact BYD authorized
service station; do not repair
without permission.

The parking assistant sensor uses
sensor in the front and rear of the car
to detect the distance between the car
and obstacles, and inform the driver
about this distance through indicator,
touch screen and buzzer alarm.

Parking assistant switch

The parking assistant switch is
located on the center console.

Turning on: press the switch

.

The indicator

on switches group

display is illuminated and the buzzer
rings once, and the system will work
under the following conditions:

For DCT

models, if the shift lever isn’t

in P position, the front side sensor
works; if the shift lever is in R position,
all sensors work.

Turning off: press this switch
again.

Icon display on the touch screen
(optional)

When the screen shows the image of
obstacle, the upper right of the screen

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shows the reversing radar alarm icon
in real time.

Distance display and buzzer alarm

When the sensor detects obstacle, it
will display the direction of the
obstacle and the distance from the car;
at the same time, the buzzer rings and
the corresponding indicator flashes at
the same frequency.

Working example of front side
sensor

Approximate

distance

(mm)

Display

example

Alarm

sound

600~500

Fast

≤500

Long

Working example of rear side
sensor

Approximate

distance

(mm)

Display

example

Alarm

sound

600~500

Fast

≤500

Long

Working example of front center
sensor

Approximate
distance
(mm)

Display

example

Alarm

sound

1200~800

Slow

800~500

Fast

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≤500

Long

Sensor detecting range
When the car is reversing, all sensors
work.

The figure shows the detecting range
of the sensor. Above range is limited,
check the surrounding environment
first and then back slowly.
Sensor detecting info

Certain car state and surroundings
may affect the sensor in detecting
obstacles.
The specific conditions that may have
impacts are listed below:



There is dirt, water, or mist on the
sensor;



The sensor has snow on it or is
frozen;



The sensor is covered in any way;



The car rolls over or is overloaded;



In particularly bumpy roads, slopes,
gravel pavement or grass;



The sensor is re-sprayed;



Due to vehicle horn, engine sound
of motorcycle, air brake sound of
large vehicles, or any other noises
that will cause ultrasonic, the car
surrounding is very noisy;



There is another vehicle equipped
with parking assistant system
nearby;



The car is installed with traction

ring;



The bumper or the sensor has

been strongly impacted;



The car is approaching to a higher
or zigzag road edge;



In the burning sun or cold weather;



Installation is non-original and is
lower than the original suspension.

In addition to the above situation, the
sensor may not be able to correctly
determine the actual distance due to
the shapes of some objects. The
shape and material of the obstacle
may impede the detection of the
sensor. Pay particular attention to the
following obstacles.



Wires, fences, ropes, etc.;



Cotton, snow and other materials
that absorb radio waves;



Objects that have sharp edges and
corners;



Low obstacles;



The obstacles that the upper part
stretching outward toward the car;



Objects under the bumper;



Objects near the vehicle;



The staff that near the car

About 600mm

About 1200mm

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(according to the clothing).

If the combination instrument has
image display or buzzer sounds, it is
possible that the sensor detects an
obstacle, or the outside interferes with
the sensor.
If this situation persists, contact BYD
authorized service station for repair.

Parking imaging system (optional)

The parking imaging system help the
driver park by displaying rear or right
front road condition in real time, which
is an auxiliary means of parking.

When the start button is set to

“ON”,

press the

“

” key on the steering

wheel to start the right front imaging

mode; press

“

” again to turn off

the right front imaging mode; when
the start button is set to

“ON”, turn the

shift lever to

“R” position to turn on the

reversing imaging mode; press the

“

” key on the steering wheel to

switch between reversing imaging
mode and right front imaging mode.

The right front camera is installed on
the right rearview mirror; the reversing
camera is installed on the back door.

Parking operation

Enable parking imaging system when
the vehicle needs parking. If reversing
isn’t required, directly enable the right
front imaging mode. Through direct
observation of the surrounding
environment and the use of imaging
system, approach the car slowly to
the parking location.

While reversing, press the button
to switch between reversing imaging
and right front imaging to observe in
real-

time the places that can’t be seen

and help parking.

Right front camera mounted on the
right rearview mirrors

Reversing camera mounted on the
back door
Limitations of parking imaging
system

The camera's field of view is limited.
The objects close to both sides of the
bumper or below the

bumper can’t be

seen on the reversing imaging screen;
the objects in front, right center and
rear side of the bumper

can’t be seen

on the right front imaging. As shown
below:

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Objects close to the bumper corner

Objects located below the bumper

Objects in the center of the car

Objects in the front
The display area varies with the
direction of the car and road condition.
This system can only play an auxiliary
parking role.
Before using the reversing imaging
system, make sure that the space is
sufficient.

Display example on the touch
screen

Right front imaging screen

Reversing imaging screen
The two lines in the figure are safety
lines of reversing.

Red: 0-0.5m

Yellow: 0.5-2m

Green: >2m

Cigarette lighter note
Do not press and hold the cigarette
lighter.

Fatigue warning system (optional)
Driver fatigue warning system uses a
camera to collect driver's face image
signal in real-time and send the image
signal to the real-time image
processing unit, which will inform the
driver in audible alarm if it detects

Right front imaging; please check the
surrounding to ensure the safety

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driver in fatigue state.
The system mainly uses image
processing, pattern recognition
technologies, driver fatigue gradient
model, and combines driver's head
position change, eyes closing
characteristics and other factors to
perform a comprehensive judgment
on driver fatigue.

Fatigue warning system

1. Camera module

2. Function key

Usage
After system power on, it
automatically identifies the current
safe driving speed, and starts
collecting human face and other
information if the speed exceeds this
value; the minimum safe speed is
about 50km/h.
After the car has run for some time,
the fatigue warning system detects
the driver enters fatigue state from

awake, and prompts

“Don’t drive

when tired” in voice.
The system enters the monitoring
mode, and starts collecting the
human face and other information
when the speed exceeds 50km/h.



Turning on

If the system is turned off, press the

function key, and the voice prompts
that

“fatigue warning system is

turned on

”.



Turning off

If the system is turned on, press the

function key, and the voice prompts
that “fatigue warning system has been
closed

”.

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Camera info



Use of the driver fatigue
warning and monitoring
module camera

In order to ensure that the driver
fatigue warning and monitoring
module plays the role, please observe
the following matters. If not, it may
malfunction, causing failure of
determination of face orientation/eye
opening and closing.



Do not modify, damage, pick up,
or pull the camera;



Do not touch the camera while
driving;



Do not wet the camera or
sprinkle drinking water on the
camera;



Do not let items fall off and hit
the camera;



Ensure that the camera surface
does

n’t have scratch, dirt, dew,

or label;



Do not place objects in front of
the camera or cover the camera.

Determination of face orientation
and eyes opening/closing

The system has certain requirements
on driver sitting posture and face
orientation.



Sit upright.



Face forward, without excessive

tilt and pitch.

If the alarm conditions are reached
but the multimedia

doesn’t have

corresponding voice prompts, please
check whether the camera monitoring
module works normally and whether
is the result of the above reasons.

Tire pressure monitoring system
(optional)
I. System description
Tire pressure monitoring system:
Installed on the car, it is an auxiliary
system that can monitor the tire
pressure and other parameters in
real-time, and display and alarm in
visual and auditory signals, in order to
improve the driving safety and comfort
of the car, and reduce accelerated tire
wear and energy consumption
increase due to insufficient air
pressure.
The system consists of tire pressure
monitoring module, tire pressure
monitoring and control module and
display part. Tire pressure monitoring

Special Note

The following situations may
cause determination failure of the
system; never drive when tired.



Face and eyes are covered

(sunglasses, black-rimmed
glasses, masks, false
eyelashes, fringe is too long,
etc.).



Direct exposure to the sun or

lighting of the face or camera.



Not drive in correct posture.



Eyes are too small or

frequently blink.



Too high or too short.



Other external factors that

may interfere with the system
determination.

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module is installed on the tire valve of
the radial tire (vacuum tire), tire
pressure monitoring and control
module is installed in the
compartment, and the display part is
realized by the meter.
The standard pressure of front wheels
of F7 is 240Kpa (2.4Bar, 34.8Psi), and
the standard cold pressure of the rear
wheels is 230Kpa (2.3Bar 33.4Psi).

This system has the following
characteristics:

① Humanized design,

human-machine interface;
display on meter LCD screen,
which is reliable, beautiful,
practical, and simple

② Alarms of high tire pressure, low

tire pressure, and fast leaking

③ Display the pressure values of

the four tires

④ Monitor changes of tire pressure

value in real-time

II. Basic functions

1) Boot alarm
Tires are under low pressure state
when the power of the car is cut off;
when the power resumes, alarm low
pressure immediately to prompt to
inflate the tire before driving.

2) Low tire pressure alarm

When the tire pressure is lower than
75% of the standard tire pressure
(front tire pressure is lower than
180KPa/1.8Bar/26.1Psi, rear tire
pressure is lower than
172Kpa/1.72Bar/24.9Psi), and the
system is running, TPMS will send
low tire pressure alarm signal in 6
seconds, and indicate the location of
the low pressure tires.


After low pressure alarm, inflate the
tire to standard pressure; when the
tire pressure is greater than 90% of
the standard pressure, the low
pressure alarm cancels.

3) High tire pressure alarm

When the tire pressure higher than
130% of the standard tire pressure
(front tire pressure higher than
312Kpa/3.12Bar/45.3 Psi, and rear
tire pressure is higher than
299Kpa/2.99Bar/43.3Psi), and the
system is running, TPMS will send
high tire pressure alarm signal in 6
seconds, and indicate the location of
the high pressure tires.
After driving a long period of time, the
tire pressure slightly increases due to
the increase of the temperature (cars
generally not higher than 30Kpa); this
is a normal phenomenon and users
do not have to worry about the tire
situation.

If the car has started overpressure

Friendly Tips

When the system function is
enabled, and the speed is 0-50
km/h (kilometer/hour), the alarm
cancels.

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alarm, continue driving until the tire
temperature or tire pressure reduces.

4) Fast leaking alarm

When one or more tires leak and the
rate is greater than or equal to
30Kpa/min, and the system is running,
TPMS will send fast leaking alarm
signal within 1min, and indicate the
location of the flat tires.
If the car has started leaking alarm,
please stop and check failure tire
immediately, and make sure that the
tires do not have failure before
driving.

5) Abnormal signal alarm

When the system is running, the
system tests automatically and sends
alarm signal in 10 minutes if any
failure is detected.

6) Real-time display of tire pressure
value

In running condition, TPMS displays

the pressure value of each tire.

III. Alarm display description

Tire pressure fault
warning light is:

Alarm
content

Display
mode

Recommen
ded
operation

Tire
pressur
e is too
low

① Tire
pressure
fault light
is lit
② Tire
pressure
value
becomes
yellow

Please
check the
appropriate
tires for the
slow leaking,
and inflate
the air
pressure to a
reasonable
range

Tire
pressur
e is too
high

① Tire
pressure
fault light
is lit
② Tire
pressure
value

Please
check the
appropriate
tires for the
high
pressure,
and inflate

becomes
yellow

the air
pressure to a
reasonable
range

Fast

leaking

① Tire
pressure
fault light
flashes
② Tire
pressure
value
becomes
red

Please
check the
appropriate
tires for the
leaking

Abnorm

al signal

① Tire
pressure
fault light
flashes
and is lit
② Tire
pressure
value
displays
abnormal
signal

Please
check
whether the
tire
monitoring
module is
normal, and
whether in
large electric
field for a
long time

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System

failure

① Tire
pressure
fault light
flashes
and is lit
② Text
prompt:
please
check
the tire
pressure
monitorin
g system
③ Tire
pressure
value
displays
abnormal
signal

Please
check
whether the
tire
monitoring
module and
the tire
pressure
control
module are
normal, and
replace the
tire
monitoring
module or
tire pressure
control
module

IV. Precautions
1) The usage time of tire pressure

monitoring module depends on
daily driving distance and similar
factors.

2) If the tire pressure is abnormal,

this system won’t stop the running
of the car; therefore, every time
before driving, the user should
check whether the tire pressure
complies with the tire pressure
specified by the manufacturer in
static state. Do not drive the car if
the tire pressure is abnormal, or
else it will damage the car or
cause body hurt. If there is
abnormal condition, please check
the tire pressure immediately.

3) The tire monitoring module sends

tire pressure info to the monitor
regularly; therefore, if the tire
pressure drops suddenly while
driving or the tire is blown up, the
monitoring module only can send
the data to the monitor next time,
and thus the driving may be out of
control. If the monitoring module
is also damaged when the tire is
damaged and thus can’t send

message, or if you suspect that
certain tire is damaged, please
stop driving immediately instead
of waiting for the monitor to send
alarm signal.

4) If the tire pressure monitoring

module isn’t installed properly, it
will affect the air tightness of the
tire. Please ask the qualified
personnel of BYD authorized
distributor/service station to install
and replace the monitoring
module according to the
installation instructions.

5) If the tire position should be
changed or tire pressure monitoring
module should be replaced, the entire
tire pressure monitoring system
should be re-matched. Please ask the
qualified personnel of BYD authorized
distributor/service station for
re-matching, or else it will cause
invalid of the system.

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Constant speed cruise control
The constant speed cruise control
allows keeping at the preset speed
higher than 40km/h without stepping
on the acceleration pedal. This
function can be enabled when driving
on straight and smooth expressway.
Enabling constant speed cruise
control

1. Press the constant speed cruise

control (ON/OFF) button in the
right of the steering wheel, and
the constant speed cruise control
indicator on the instrument panel

will be lit.

2. Accelerate the speed to higher

than 40km/h.

3. Press the

“SET/-” button to

enable constant speed cruise
control.

4. During upgrade/downgrade

driving, the constant speed cruise
control can’t maintain the preset
speed.

Changing preset speed
The cruise speed can be increased in
any of the methods below:

1. Press and hold

“RESET/+” button

(more than 0.5s), and the car will
speed up continuously. When
reaching desired cruise speed,
release the button.

2. Step on the accelerating pedal.

After reaching desired cruise
speed, press the

“SET/-” button.

3. To increase the speed slightly,

press the

“RESET/+” button

repeatedly. The car speed
increases by 1.6km/h every time,
and will increase to 165km/h at
most.

The cruise speed can be decreased in
any of the methods below:
1. Press and hold the

“SET/-” button

to reduce the speed. Release the
button after reaching desired
speed. If the speed is reduced to
40km/h, the system will cancel
cruise control.

2. Step on the brake pedal lightly;

when the car decelerates to
desired speed (> 40km/h), press
the

“SET/-” button, and the car

maintains the desired speed.

3. To reduce the speed slightly,

press the

“SET/-” button

repeatedly. The car speed
decreases by 1.6km/h every time,
and the system will cancel cruise
control when the speed is
reduced to 40km/h.

ON/
OFF

- SET

+ RESET

CANCEL

Cruise control
button

Deceleration/se
tup button

Acceleration/res
et button

Cancel button