BYD E6. Service Manual — part 2

BYD e6A AUTO Owner's Manual

Operation of Instruments and Controllers 1-5

EPS Malfunction Indicator

Power Battery Overheat Indicator *

Power Battery Charging Connective Indicator *

Power Battery Low Power Indicator *

READY Indicator *

Power Battery Fault Indicator

Motor Overheat Indicator *

Reversing radar information

Smart key, key position indicator

Front passenger airbag on and off indicator *

Sport mode indicator

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Speedometer

This meter will indicate the vehicle speed

while the power switch is on

Battery power meter

This meter will indicate the remaining power

of the power battery while the power switch is

on. The indication is symmetrical on both left

and right sides and changes simultaneously.

Tips

The power battery must be charged as

soon as possible when the indicator bar has

entered or is going to enter into the red

zone.

Power meter

The power meter indicated the power of the

vehicle in kw.

The power indication might be negative while

the vehicle is driving downhill or running on

inertia. That is a normal condition.

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Odometer and Dual Trip Odometer

This screen displays the following

information.

a. Odometer - display the total mileage of the

car.

b. Dual Trip Odometer - display the different

mileages since the two trip odometers

were reset to zero respectively.

You can use one to calculate remaining

battery power (TRIP A) and use the other to

record the mileage of each trip (TRIP B).

c. Trip odometer reset button - reset the

reading of the dual trip odometer to zero;

rotate the display.

To rotate the display of the odometer, press

and then release the switch quickly. For each

press, the meter display will rotate from

odometer to Trip A, from Trip A to Trip B, or

from Trip B to odometer.

To reset a trip odometer to zero, first switch the

information displayed on the screen to the

desired reading (Trip A/Trip B), and then press

the button until it is reset to zero.

Remaining Mileage Meter

The remaining mileage is the driving distance

that can be supported by the remaining power,

which is calculated based on the remaining

power and the vehicle operating conditions.

Tips

Please charge the vehicle promptly when

the power indicator bar has dropped into

the red zone.

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Service Reminder Indicators & Warning Buzzers

If an indicator comes on or the buzzer buzzes

What to do

(a)

If the parking brake is not applied, please stop the car immediately and contact a BYD

authorized service station.

(b)

(Indicator and buzzer)

Fasten the driver's safety belt.

(c)

Send the car to a specified service station. Please contact a BYD authorized service

station.

(d)

Send the car to a specified service station. If the braking system warning light also

illuminates, please contact a BYD authorized service station.

(e)

Close all doors.

(f)

Contact a BYD authorized service station.

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If an indicator comes on or the buzzer buzzes

What to do

(g)

Please drive the car to a specified service station, and park the car to let the power motor

cool down. Please contact BYD staff in event of frequent occurrence.

(h)

Please drive the car to a specified service station; Please contact BYD staff for inspection.

(i)

Please drive the car to a specified service station if such a fault is detected; check whether

the coolant is sufficient and park the car to let the power motor cool down. Please contact

BYD staff in event of frequent occurrence.

(j)

Please drive the car to a specified service station; please contact BYD staff.

(k)

Please send the car to a specified service station; please contact BYD staff.

(l)

Please drive the car to a specified service station; Please contact BYD staff for inspection.

(m)

The power battery must be charged.

(n)

The vehicle is ready to drive; pay attention to the surrounding conditions.

(o)

Turn on the airbag for the front passenger seat if that seat is occupied by an adult.

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(a) Braking system Warning Light

This light will come on in the following

conditions when the power switch is at "ON"

position.

● When the brake fluid level is low.

● When the parking brake is applied.

● When there is a fault with the vacuum

pressure.

● When there is an EBD fault.

● When the brake fluid level is low.

Tips

It is very dangerous to continue to drive

while the brake fluid level is low.

Please have the vehicle inspected by a BYD

authorized service station in the following

conditions:

● When the power position is "ON", this light

does not come on even if the parking

brake is applied.

● When the parking brake is released, this

light keeps turning on even if the power

position is switched to "ON.

The instantaneous flashing of the warning

light during operation is a normal condition.

(b) Seat Belt Indicator

This indicator light will remind the driver to

fasten the seat belt.

When the ignition key is turned to "ON"

position, this indicator light will come on if the

driver's seat belt is not fastened. The light will

remain on unless the driver's seat belt is

fastened.

(c) DC fault warning light

The function of this light is to warn of the

operating condition of the DC module.

If this light comes on while driving, it suggests

that there is problem with the DC system.

Turn off the A/C system, fan and radio, etc.

Drive the vehicle to the nearest BYD service

station for repair.

Tips

Please park the vehicle in the safe place

immediately and contact a BYD service

station if any of the following conditions

occur.

● When the power position is ON, this

light does not go off even if the parking

brake is released.

That might indicate that the brake does

not work properly and the braking

distance will be extended. Step on the

brake pedal with force to stop the vehicle.

● The braking system warning light

remains on while the ABS warning light

comes on.

The anti-lock braking system will not

work when braking and the vehicle will

also become extremely unstable in such

a condition.

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(d) "ABS" warning light

This light will come on when the power

position is switched "ON". It will go out in a

few seconds if the ABS system is working

properly. This light will come on again if there

is a fault with the system.

When the "ABS" warning light comes on (and

the braking system warning light is off), the

ABS system will not work but the braking

system will still work normally.

When the "ABS" warning light comes on (and

the braking system warning light is off), the

wheels will lock in event of emergency

braking or braking on a slippery road because

the ABS system will not work.

If any of the following conditions occur, it

suggests that there is a fault with the

components monitored by the warning

indicator system. Please contact a BYD

service station for an inspection of the vehicle:

● This light does not come on or remains on

when the power is switched to "ON"

position.

● This light comes on while driving.

The instantaneous flashing of the warning

light during operation is a normal condition.

Tips

If the "ABS" warning light is still on when the

braking system warning light comes on,

please park the vehicle in a safe place

immediately and contact a BYD service

station.

The anti-lock braking system will not work

when braking and the vehicle will also

become extremely unstable in such a

condition.

(e) Door ajar warning light

This light will remain on until all the doors are

closed properly.

(f) SRS Warning Indicator*

This light will come on when the power is

switched to "ON" position. It will go off in

approximately 5 seconds, which indicates

that the airbag system is working properly.

The warning indicator system monitors the

airbag ECU, collision sensor, air inflation

device, wiring and power supply.

If any of the following conditions occur, it

suggests that there is a fault with the

components monitored by the warning

indicator system. Please contact a BYD

service station for an inspection of the

vehicle:

● This light does not come on or remains on

when the power is switched to "ON"

position.

● This light comes on or flashes while driving.

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(g) Motor Coolant Overheat

Indicator

When this light comes on, it means that the

motor coolant temperature is too high. The

vehicle must be stopped to let the motor cool

down.

The motor may get overheated in the

following operating conditions:

● Driving uphill for a long distance in hot

whether.

● Frequent sudden braking and harsh

acceleration.

● When the vehicle is used to tow another

one.

(h) Power System Malfunction

Indicator

This light will come on when the power

position is switched "ON". It will distinguish in

a few seconds if the power system works

properly. This light will come on again if there

a fault with the system afterwards.

If any of the following conditions occur, it

suggests that there is a fault with the

components monitored by the warning

indicator system. Please contact a BYD

service station for an inspection of the

vehicle:

● This light does not come on or remains on

when the power is switched to "ON" position.

● This light comes on while driving.

The instantaneous flashing of the warning

light during operation is a normal condition.

NOTE

Do not drive the vehicle while the warning

indicator is on - even for a short distance.

Otherwise the motor could be damaged.

(i) Motor Overheat Warning

Indicator

When this light comes on, it means that the

motor temperature is too high. The vehicle

must be stopped to let the motor cool down.

The motor may get overheated in the

following operating conditions:

● Driving uphill for a long distance in hot

whether.

● The vehicle stops and starts frequently in

jammed traffic; frequent harsh

acceleration and sudden braking; or the

vehicle keeps running for a long time

without a break.

● When the car is used to tow another one.

(j) EPS Malfunction Indicator

This light will come on when the power

position is switched "ON". It will go out in a

few seconds if the EPS system works

properly. This light will come on if there a fault

with the system.

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If any of the following conditions occur, it

suggests that there is a fault with the

components monitored by the warning

indicator system. Please contact a BYD

service station for an inspection of the

vehicle:

● This light does not come on or remains on

when the power is switched to "ON" position.

● This light comes on while driving.

The instantaneous flashing of the warning

light during operation is a normal condition.

Tips

Please park the vehicle in a safe place

immediately and contact a BYD service

station if the following conditions occur.

● This light does not come on or remains

on when the power is switched to "ON"

position.

That means that the EPS system may

not work properly; please park the

vehicle in a safe place immediately.

● This light comes on while driving.

(k) Power Battery Fault Indicator

If this indicator comes on, it suggests that

there is a fault with the power battery. Please

contact a BYD service station as soon as

possible for an inspection of the vehicle.

(l) Power Battery Overheat

Indicator

When this light comes on, it means that the

power battery temperature is too high. The
vehicle must be stopped to let the battery cool

down.

The power battery may overheat in the

following operating conditions:

● Driving uphill for a long distance in hot

whether.

● The vehicle stops and starts frequently in

heavy traffic; frequent harsh acceleration

and sudden braking; or the vehicle keeps

running for a long time without a break.

● When the vehicle is used to tow another one.

(m) Power Battery Charging

Connection Status Indicator

This light will come on when the power

battery is nearly out of power. The power

battery must be charged as soon as possible.

(n) READY Indicator

This light indicates that all the vehicle

systems are in a proper condition and the

vehicle is ready to go.

(o) Front passenger airbag on

and off indicator

If this indicator comes on, it means that the

airbag system at the front passenger seat is

in the off status.

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Tips

● Please turn on the airbag system for the

front passenger seat when that seat is

occupied by an adult to ensure the

safety of the passenger.

● Please turn off the airbag system for the

front passenger seat when that seat is

occupied by a child to ensure the safety

of the passenger, because inflation of

the airbag might cause injury to the

child.

BYD e6A AUTO Owner's Manual

Doors and Keys 1-15

Chapter 1

Section 2

Doors and Keys

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16

Intelligent Access and Starting System . . . . 1-22
Front Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-26
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Charger socket cover . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-28
Front motor compartment cover . . . . . . ... 1-28
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

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Keys

Intelligent Keys and Mechanical Keys

1. Intelligent Key - used to open/lock all doors

and available in two types: electronic

intelligent key and card-type intelligent key.

Electronic intelligent key can be used to

open/lock doors, make an emergency

alarm and search for the car at a distance.

2. Mechanical key (in electronic intelligent key

and car-type intelligent key) - is used to

open/lock doors and trunk.

WARNING

● People with heart pacemakers and

defibrillators must be kept away from the
antenna of intelligent access and starting
system, as the electromagnetic wave
may affect normal use of these devices.
For information on the position of the
antenna, please refer to "Antenna
Position" in this section.

● Drivers with heart pacemakers and

defibrillators and people using other
medical electronic devices must ask
manufacturer about the dangers of
interference to these device posed by
electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic
wave may cause unexpected results to
these devices.

NOTE

Pay attention to the following items when
using intelligent keys:


Do not attach any object which may
block electromagnetic waves (such as
a metal container) to the key.



Do not knock the key forcibly on other
projects.



Do not place the intelligent key in high
temperature, direct sunlight or on
motor hood for a long time.



Do not clean the key in water or an
ultrasonic washer.



Do not put the intelligent key near any
device which may produce
electromagnetic wave, such as a cell
phone.

Using the Mechanical Key inside the

Electronic Intelligent Key

To use mechanical key in electronic intelligent

key, pull down the switch to release the key as

shown in the figure. Make sure to put back the

mechanical key after use.

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Using the Mechanical Key inside the

Card-type Intelligent Key

To use mechanical key in card-type intelligent

key, pull out the key as shown in the figure.

Make sure to put back the mechanical key

after use.

Key Number Plate

The key number is indicated on the number

plate, which must be kept separately in a safe

place other than in the vehicle.

If the key is lost or you need to make a spare

key, the BYD authorized service station can

reproduce a key according to the key number.

It is recommended to take note of the key

number and keep it at a safe place.

Wireless Remote Control

Electronic Intelligent Key

1. Lock UP Switch

2. Unlock Switch

3. Remote trunk lid switch

4. Mechanical key

5. Indicator

Wireless remote control system is designed to

open/lock all side doors at a distance of some

1 m from the car together with some additional

functions. It is available only on electronic

intelligent key.

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When operating, please press the switch

slowly and firmly.

Electronic intelligent key includes electronic

components. Please follow the following

instructions to avoid any damage to the key.



Do not place the key in high

temperature, such as on the instrument

panel.



Do not disassemble it.



Do not knock the key forcibly and drop it

to ground.



Do not submerge the key in water.

You can register spare keys for the car. For

more detailed information, please contact a

BYD authorized service station.

If the electronic key cannot function well in

normal operation range, or when the indicator

on the key is dim or off:



Check whether there is radio station or

transmitter nearby which may interfere

with the key.



Battery may have depleted. Check the

battery in the key. To replace the

battery, please see "Replace Battery of

Electronic Intelligent Key".

If you lose the electronic intelligent key,

please contact a BYD authorized

service station as soon as possible to

prevent the car from being stolen.

Locking Operation

Unlocking Operation

When locking/unlocking, press down the

switch on the key slowly and firmly.

Lock: press down locking switch to lock all

doors. The turn signal lights will flash once.

Check whether all doors have been locked up

firmly.

If any door is still open, use lock-up switch to

unlock all door locks. When unlocking, the turn

signal lights will not flash but the warning

buzzer beeps once.

Unlock: press down unlocking switch to unlock

all doors. The turn signal lights will flash twice.

Locking

Unlocking

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If power supply is at ACC or ON, the doors

cannot be opened/locked by the key.

When unlocking all doors with electronic

intelligent key, even if the doors are not opened,

the interior lights will be turned on and remain

on for 15 seconds before going out.

When using electronic intelligent key to unlock

doors, please pull open a door manually in 30

seconds. Otherwise all doors will be locked up

automatically.

If you press and hold the locking/unlocking

switch, the key will not function repeatedly.

You must release the switch first for repeated

operation.

Finding Car Operation

When the car is under anti-theft state, press

down locking switch and the car will give out a

long sound with the turning signal lights

flashing for 15 seconds. When you can not

find your car, this function is useful to locate it.

Under searching state, press the locking

switch again to enter into the search state for

the second time.

Replace Card-type Intelligent Key Battery

The replacement of battery for the card-type

key is simple and you can do it yourself. You

must use CR2025 lithium battery or equivalent

for replacement.

WARNING

Pay close attention to prevent the battery

from being swallowed by children.

NOTE



Only use batteries recommended by

BYD service station or their

equivalent for replacement.



Dispose of depleted batteries

according to local laws.

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Replace the battery for the card-type

intelligent key in the following steps.

a. Pull out the mechanical key in the arrow

direction.

b. Take out battery.

c. Insert the new battery into the intelligent key,

and then put back the mechanical key into

the card-type intelligent key.

NOTE



Make sure that the battery poles are

installed properly.



Do not operate the battery with wet

hands, which may cause rusting.



The card-type key is not waterproof; do

not let water enter it.

After battery replacement, check whether the

card-type intelligent key can work normally. If

it still cannot work, please contact a BYD

authorized service station.

NOTE



Do not alter the emission frequency,
increase the emission power

(including but not limited to adding
emission frequency amplifiers), equip

with an external antenna or use other
emission antennas without

permission.



Use of the electronic intelligent key

should not produce any harmful
interference to any legal wireless

communication services; stop use of
it immediately if any interference is

found and do not use it until the
interference has been eliminated.



When using a micropower radio
device, there might be interference

from radio services and radiation
interference from industrial, scientific

and medical devices.



Do not use the electronic intelligent

key on board aircraft or at airports.