BYD F3, F3R. Service Manual — part 6

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sources.
The occurrence of either of the following
condition indicates that a malfunction
somewhere in the parts is monitored by the
warning light system. Contact your BYD
AUTO service station as soon as possible to

check the vehicle.

●

The light does not illuminate or remains
on for long time when the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position.

●

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.

(j) Key reminder buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key
when you open the driver’s door with the

ignition key in the

“ACC” or “LOCK” position.

(k) Light reminder buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the position lights in
still on and the driver’s door
is opened with the key removed from the
ignition switch.

Checking service reminder indicators
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side door or back door.

The open door warning light will
illuminate.

3. Close the door.

The open door warning light will go off.

4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not

start the engine.

All the service reminder indicators except the
open door warning light should illuminate.
The “ABS”
warning light goes off in few seconds. The
SRS waning light goes off after 6 seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warning
buzzer does not function as described above,
have it checked by your BYD AUTO service
station as soon as possible

NOTICE

If warning light (such as discharging,
brake, oil, water temperature, etc.) is on
while driving, park the car as soon as
possible and check it according to the
instructions in this manual. Contact
BYD AUTO service station if necessary.

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SECTION 1-6
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

6. Ignition switch, manual transmission, and parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….83
Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….84

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Ignition switch with steering lock

“

START” — to start the engine

The key returns to the “ON” position when
released.
For starting methods, see Section 3.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“START” position, the tachometer, fuel gauge,
and engine coolant temperature gauge
needles will return to bottom. This does not

indicate
malfunctions.

“

ON” — to switch on the engine and all

accessories
This is the normal driving position. When the
ignition switch is turned to “ON”, the
speedometer needle may have a move, this
does not indicates malfunctions.

“

ACC” — to enable accessories such as the

radio to work while stop the engine
If you leave the key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”, a
buzzer will remind you to remove the key
when opening the driver’s door.

“

LOCK” — to switch off the engine and lock

the steering wheel
The key can be removed only at this position.
You must press in the key to turn it from
“ACC” to the “LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the key may seem
stuck at the “LOCK” position. To free it, first
make sure that the key is pressed all the way
in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly
while turning the key gently.

NOTICE

Do not leave the key in the “ON”
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the
ignition device could be damaged.

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Parking brake

When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.

To set: pull up the lever. For better holding
power, first depress the brake pedal and hold
it while setting the parking brake.

To release:
(1) Pull up the lever slightly.
(2) Press the lock release button.
(3) Loosen the lever.
To remind you that the parking brake

is set, the parking brake reminder light in the
instrument panel remains on until you release

the parking brake.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the parking
brake reminder light is off.

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SECTION 1-7
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Introduction for CNG vehicle fuel supply system structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specification for CNG vehicle fuel conversion operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CNG system

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Introduction for CNG vehicle fuel supply system structure
CNG vehicle adds the multi-point natural gas injection system compared with F3 fuel supply system.
Multi-point natural gas injection system is mainly made up of gas storage system, supply system and control system:

Gas storage system ：is mainly made up of gas inlet, gas inlet 3-way,CNG bottle, CNG bottle valve, high pressure pipeline, connector, etc.

Supply system ：is mainly made up of redactor, low pressure pipeline, high frequency solenoid valve group, molding pipe, etc.

Control system：is mainly made up of gas controller assembly, ignition time regulator, conversion switch, etc.
Specification for CNG vehicle fuel conversion operation
Conversion switches of multi-point natural gas injection system.

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1．Natural gas indicator light

2．Natural gas conversion switch

3．Gasoline indicator light

4．Natural gas gauge indicator light

Natural gas gauge indicator is made up

4 green light and one red li

-ght. Every green light indicates about 1/4 capacity; red light indicates

the gas is not enough.

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1）Starting CNG vehicle

The vehicle is using gasoline to start regardness of the

position of conversion switch．If the gasoline system appears malfunction, engine can not use gasoline to work, to make the engine using
natural gas to work on, so the natural system sets the function of using natural gas to start directly.
a. Using natural gas to start

Shift the fuel conversion switch to “G” position, then check whether the gas gauge switch is indicating. Shift ignition key to “ON” gear, controller is

starting, at the moment gasoline working indicator is lighting, while natural gas working indicator is twinkling; shift conversion switch from “G”
position to gasoline position, then return to “G” position, at the moment natural gas and gasoline working indicator light are both lighting; then start
the engine, engine is using natural gas to start and work.

To protect the reductor and make sure that gasoline system is under normal state

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Caution

In normal situation, suggest using gasoline to start, do not use natural gas to start. While, if the engine water temperature is over 60℃,
please use natural gas to start directly, otherwise redactor will be damaged.
b. Using gasoline to start

Shift conversion switch to gasoline position, start as the natural driving operation procedure.

(2)Fuel conversion
a. From natural gas to gasoline

Shift the fuel conversion switch from “G” position to gasoline position, at the moment natural gas solenoid valve is close, fuel pump relay is close,

and fuel pump is working. Engine uses gasoline to work.

b. From gasoline to natural gas

Shift fuel conversion switch from gasoline position to “G” position, at the moment engine is using gasoline to work, gasoline indicator is lighting.

Step down accelerator pedal, loosen accelerator pedal until engine speed is above 2000rmp. When engine speed is under 2000rpm, system
transforms to natural gas working model, at the same time natural gas indicator is lighting, gasoline indicator is going out.

Caution

When fuel conversion, there will be a fuel supply transition period, at the moment the engine may be low down speed or gently idle. To
avoid engine stopping working, carry through fuel conversion when high engine speed, and do not carry through fuel conversion at the
place of traffic jam, upgrade and downgrade, swerve or bad line of sight.

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SECTION 1-8
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

8. Car audio system
Instruction of on-board CD player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Multi-media player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instruction of on-board GPS. … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

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Instruction of on-board CD player (Option)
Function and feature
1. CD supported
2. Built in AM/FM radio
3. Anti-vibration structure
4. MAX. power output: 25 W*4
5. Audio input supported

Specifications:

Item

Parameter

Unit

Working voltage

DC: 11~16

V

Max. power output

25 W*4

W

Max. working current

10

A

FM frequency range

87.5~108.0

MHZ

AM frequency range

522~1620

KHZ

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Instruction of the on-board CD function panel

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Co nne ct one end of the aud io line to the external audio de vice, such as the MP3 outpu t and the other en d to the
AU X input. Switch on your CD pla yer and press this button, thus you can pla y the tra cks stored in your external
au dio device via the on- boa rd CD player if the devi ce is tur ned on.
In other play modes, you can press the AUX button to enab le the external au dio device to play. If no external
au dio device is avai lab le, you will retu rn to the prev ious play mode.

Aft er your CD player is turn ed on , the external aud io de vice play mode will be accessed direc tly if it is inserted .
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Rad io mo de: Press the bu tton for 0.5 secon d to selec t a chann el bac kward or forward and for 2 seconds abo ve

to search the previ ous or next avai lab le chan nel automati cally.

CD mo de : Press the bu tton to selec t a track bac kward or forward. Press and hold it to perform fast forward or
fast rewind.
To resume norm al play, rel ease it.

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NOTICE: CD: CD disk is playing; Radio: The radio is in signal receiving state.

Instruction of eliminating on-board CD malfunction

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No power or sound

1.

The ignition switch is not turned
on.

2.

The wire is not connected
properly.

1.

Turn the vehicle key to “ACC” or
“ON”.

2.

Check the wire connection.

2

No sound with disk put in

1.

The disk is put in reversely.

2.

The disk is dirty or scratched
seriously.

1.

Put in the disk correctly.

2.

Wipe the disk or change a new
one

3

Unstable sound caused by vibration

1.

Installation is infirm.

2.

The disk is dirty or scratched
seriously.

1.

Fix the machine with installation
parts.

2.

Clean up the disk or change a
new one.

4

Can not store channels and the preset
broadcast

The battery line is connected
improperly.

Connect the cable to correct pole.

5

The noise sent by FM stereophony and
single channel broadcast give are too
loud

The broadcasting station is far away or
the signal is excessively weak.

Choose other broadcasting station with
stronger signal.

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