BYD G3. Service Manual — part 1

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Overall Unit Parameters of BYD G3

(* actual fuel consumption depends on factors such as car and road conditions, driver’s habit, etc. )

Product Model

QCJ7152A

QCJ7152A3

QCJ7182A3

QCJ7182A4

Dimensions

Length ㎜

4600

Width ㎜

1705

Height ㎜

1490

Wheelbase ㎜

2610

Track

Front ㎜

1480

Rear ㎜

1460

Curb Weight ㎏

1180

1200

Gross Weight ㎏

1555

1575

Tire Size

195/60 R15 88H

Approach Angel °

17

Departure Angel °

18

Front Overhang ㎜

975

Rear Overhang ㎜

1015

Seating Capacity

5

Maximum speed km/h

170

Engine Model

4G15S

BYD473QB

BYD483QA

Type

In-line 4-cylinder, 16-vavle,

water-cooled, natural air inflow

In-line 4-cylinder, water-cooled,

DOHC

Displacement L

1.488

1.839

Engine Rated Power kw

78

79

90

Maximum Gradeability ﹪

≥30

≥35

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Vehicle Identification of
BYD G3

Vehicle Identification Number

Two vehicle identification number labels
are posted respectively in the engine
compartment and on the left upper side
of the instrument panel as shown in the
above figure. The vehicle identification
number, which is used for user
registration, is also marked on the
manufactory nameplate 2.

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

1.

Indication sign of engine coolant

2.

Warning sign of the 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 back 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.

Engine Number
The engine number is marked on the
engine cylinder body as the figure above
shows.

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Chapter 1

Section 1

Operation of Instruments and Controllers

Instrument Panel Appearance

Instrument Panel Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Combination Instrument Appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5

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Instrument Panel Appearance

1．Side duct
2．Combination Instrument Assembly
3．Central Air Outlet
4．Front Interior Light and Switch
Assemly (optional)
5．Power Window Switch (optional)
6．Right Glove Box
7．Central Glove Box
8．Parking Brake Hand grip Assembly
9．Gear Shift Handle (MT)
10．Window and Door Lock Switch
11．Central Door Lock Switch

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Interior Switch Buttons

1．Left Combination Switch
2．Right Combination Switch
3．Number Button 1, 2, 3
4．Emergency Warning Light Switch
5．Number Button 4, 5, 6
6．1# Switch Group
7．Temperature Knob (with rear defrosting
button)
8．Fan Speed Control Button (with wind input
mode selection button)
9．Wind Output Knob (with A/C button)
10．Starting Button
11．Power Exterior Rear-view Mirror Switch
12．Rear Fog Light Switch
13．Front Headlight Adjustment Switch

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Combination Instrument Appearance

1．Tachometer 2．Speedometer 3．Water Thermometer
4．Odometer 5．Fuel Gauge 6.Information Display

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Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument

Braking System Warning Light *

Door Open Warning Indicator*

Seat Belt Indicator*

SRS Warning Indicator*

Battery Discharging Indicator*

Width-indicating Light Indicator

Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator *

High Beam Headlight Indicator

Engine Fault Indicator*

Turn Signal Light Indicator

Smart yey System Key Position
Indicator*

Front Fog Light Indicator

ABS System Indicator *

Rear Fog Light Indicator

Service Indicator*

Main Warning Light*

Items marked with ―*‖ are maintenance indicators. Refer to ―Maintenance indicators and warning buzzers‖ in Section 1-5 for details.

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Chapter 1

Section 2

Operation of Instruments and Controllers

Keys and car door

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Intelligent Access and Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Anti-theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Start Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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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 emergency
alarm and search for car at distant
place.

2.

Mechanical

key

(in

electronic

intelligent key and car-type intelligent
key)

– is used to open/lock doors and

trunk.

Warning

●People with heart pacemaker and
defibrillator shall be kept away from
antenna of intelligent access and
starting system, as electromagnetic
wave may affect normal use of these
devices. For information on position
of the antenna, please refer to

“Antenna Position” in this chapter.

●Drivers with heart pacemaker and
defibrillator and people using other
medical electronic devices shall
inquire

manufacturer

about

interference

posed

by

electromagnetic wave

to these

device. 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 wave
(such as 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 engine hood for long time.

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

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

cell phone.

Using Mechanical Key in 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 Mechanical Key in 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 shall be kept
separately at a safe place.
If the key is lost or you need to make a
spare key, BYD 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.

switch

4. Mechanical key
5. Indicator

Wireless remote control system is
designed to open/lock all side doors
at a distance of some 1m from the car
together

with

some

additional

functions. It is available only on
electronic intelligent key.

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 BYD 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 BYD service station as
soon as possible to prevent the car from
stealing.

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Locking Operation

Unlocking Operation

To lock/unlock all doors at the same time,
press down the switch on the key slowly
and firmly.

Lock: press down locking switch to lock
up 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.

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 the search state for
the second time.

Lock

Unlock

Finding car

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Switch

Long press

switch for 2 seconds,

the car will give out intermittent warning
sound with turn signal lights flashing.
The warning sound will last for some 30
seconds, if you want to stop warning
earlier, press unlocking switch once or
long press the switch again. (Do not
press this switch in driving.)

Replace Card-type Intelligent Key
Battery
The replacement of card-type key
battery is simple and you can do it by
yourself. You shall 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

depleted

battery

according to local laws.

Replace the card-type intelligent key
battery in the following steps.
1. Pull out the mechanical key in the

arrow direction.

2. Take out battery.

3. Inset the new battery into the
intelligent key, and

then put back the

mechanical key.

Note



Make sure the poles of battery
are installed properly.



Do not operate 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 BYD service station.

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Note



Without permission, do not
alter the emission frequency,
increase the emission power
(including but not limited to
adding

emission

frequency

amplifiers),

equip

external

antenna or use other emission
antennas.



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,

it

must

withstandby

interference

of

radio services and radiation
interference from industrial,
scientific and medical devices.



intelligent key near aircrafts or
airports.

Replace Electronic Intelligent Key
Battery

Replacement of the battery may
damage the key. It is recommended to
have BYD service station replace the
battery. If you have to replace it by
yourself, please use flat screwdriver and
CR1632 lithium battery or equivalents.

Warning

Pay close attention to prevent the
battery or components from being
swallowed by children.

Note



Do not touch the circuit with
hands, otherwise the static
produced may damage the
key.



Do

not

leave

out

any

components when replacing
the key battery.



Only

use

batteries

recommended by BYD service
station or their equivalent for
replacement.



Dispose

depleted

battery

according to local laws.

Replace the electronic intelligent key
battery in the following steps.

1. Pull down release switch and take out
mechanical key.
2. Open electronic key cover with a flat
screwdriver or similar tools.

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3. Remove the depleted electronic
intelligent key with a flat screwdriver or
similar tools. Insert the tool into guide
groove and apply force in the direction
as shown in the figure above to remove
the battery.

Note

Do not amend the battery cover to
avoid fault.

4. Put the battery with positive terminal
(+) on the top into the battery box, then
firmly install the key cover and insert the
mechanical key into the electronic
intelligent key.



Make sure the poles of battery
are installed properly.



Do not operate battery with wet
hands,

which

may

cause

rusting.



Do not touch or move any
component or part inside the
electronic key, other its normal
function may be affected.



Pay attention to not bending the
terminals when inserting the
battery. The battery box shall be
free of dust or oil taint.



Reinstall the key cover firmly.

After

battery

replacement,

check

whether the electronic intelligent key
can work normally. If it still cannot work,
please contact BYD service station.

Note



Without permission, do not alter
the

emission

frequency,

increase the emission power
(including but not limited to
adding

emission

frequency

amplifiers),

equip

external

antenna or use other emission
antennas.



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, it must withstandby
interference of radio services
and radiation interference from
industrial, scientific and medical
devices.



intelligent key near aircrafts or
airports.

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Intelligent

Access

and

Starting

System

This system has the following function:

● Wireless remote control function (See

―Wireless Remote Control‖ in this
Chapter for details.)

● Access function and starting function

(see ―Access Function and Starting
Function

‖ in this Chapter)

● Steering lock function (refer to

―Steering Lock Fuction‖ in this Chapter.

● Button Starting fuction (for details,
please see

―How to Start Engine‖ in this

Chapter).

Warning

● People with heart pacemaker and

defibrillator shall be kept away
from

antenna

of

intelligent

access and starting system, as
electromagnetic wave may affect
normal use of these devices. For
information on position of the
antenna, please refer to “Antenna
Position

” in this chapter.

● Drivers with heart pacemaker and

defibrillator and people using
other medical electronic devices
shall inquire manufacturer about
interference

posed

by

electromagnetic wave to these
device.

Electromagnetic wave may cause
unexpected

results

to

these

devices.

Access Function

Starting Function