BYD L3-Owner's Manual 2011-6-15-EN.pdf

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L3 Owner’s Manual

BYD AUTO CO., Ltd

(European & African Countries) Ver.2014

ECE / Reg.


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Preface

Thank you for choosing BYD L3. For better use and maintenance of your BYD L3.AUTO, please do read this Manual carefully.

Special Warning: BYD Auto Industry Company Limited assumes NO liability for any vehicle damage or failure and collateradamage caused by re-moulding, retrofitting or parts change of BYD L3.

Thank you for choosing BYD L3, and your comments and suggestions will be welcomed. To allow us to provide better service to yoour esteemed customer, please make sure to provide us with your accurate contact information. In the case of any change to youcontact details, please contact BYD sales service center to update it in our system. Meanwhile, we would suggest you to check younational laws and regulations as well as your local policies and obtain a license plates as soon as possible, thus to avoid anypossible legal risk that could arise thereof.

Please strictly follow “Safety tips” and “Notice” in this Manual to avoid possible injury or damage.

Designation and usage of prompt type are described below:

NOTICE

Precautions to be followed to makemaintenance easier

Safety sign

The safety sign shown in the figure above indicates “Do NOT doso” or “Do NOT behave this way”.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Precautions to avoid the vehicle damage orpersonal injury

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configuration. For the product configuration, please refer to the contract (if any) related to this product or contact your distributor.

The illustrations provided in this Manual are for reference only. Actual auto may differ in appearance. For detailed user instructionplease check http://www.bydauto.com.cn/service/manual/index.php.

BYD Auto Industry Company Limited reserves its right to change the technical characteristics, contents and spare parts status in thiManual, and may update software at any time without any restriction or prior notice.

To join our online vehicle community, please log into the BYD “The vehicle Forum” at http://www.byd-auto.net/ower/service.php

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Contents

Whole-The Vehicle Parameters and the Vehicle Identification of BYD L3 .............................................................. ................. V

Chapter 1 Operation of Instruments and Controllers ...................................................................................................... ......... 1-1 Section 1 Instrument Panel Exterior ......................................................... .............................................................. ......... 1-1

Section 2 Keys and Doors ............................................................. ................................................................. ................. 1-7

Section 3 Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheels, the Child Seat and Rearview Mirrors ...................................................... 1-33

Section 4 Lighting, Wipers, Defrosters and Travel Speed Projector ............................................................... ................. 1-65

Section 5 Instrument and Maintenance Indicators ......................................................... .................................................. 1-75

Section 6 Parking Brake Assembly ........................................................... .............................................................. ......... 1-89

Section 7 Auto Audio System ........................................................................................................... ............................... 1-91

Section 8 Air Conditioning System ..................................................................... ............................................................. 1-101

Section 9 Other Devices ..................................................... ................................................................. ............................ 1-111Chapter 2 Driving Tips ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Chapter 3 Starting and Driving ............................................................. ................................................................. ................. 3-1

Chapter 4 Emergency Handling ............................................................. ................................................................. ................. 4-1

Chapter 5 Anti-Corrosion and Automobile Exterior Maintenance ................................................................ ............................. 5-1

Chapter 6 Maintenance Knowledge ................................................................. ............................................................... ......... 6-1

Chapter 7 Self-Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Section 1 Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 7-1

Section 2 Engine and Chassis ................................................................. ............................................................... ......... 7-7

Section 3 Electrical Appliance Parts ......................................................... .............................................................. ......... 7-17

Chapter 8 Specification of Parts ............................................................. ................................................................. ................. 8-1


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Complete Vehicle Parameter of BYD L3 (The actual fuel consumption is subject to the vehicle conditionsroad conditions and driving habits etc.)

Product Model and NameQCJ7153

AQCJ7153

A3QCJ7153

A5QCJ7153

A6QCJ7153

A7BYD7153

AQCJ7183

A3QCJ7183

A4

Dimension

Length mm(millimeter)

4568

width mm(millimeter)

1716

Height mm(millimeter)

1480

Wheelbase 2615

Tread

front mm

(millimeter) 1486rear mm

(millimeter)1466

Axle load

front kg(kilogram)

830 830 885

rear kg(kilogram)

725 755 695

Curb weight (kg) 1180 1210 1205

Gross weight (kg) 1555 1585 1580

Tire size 195/60 R15 88H Approach angle (degree) 17.6°

Departure angle (degree) 18.6°

The front overhang (mm) 943

Rear overhang (mm) 1010


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Passenger capacity 5

Maximum speed (km/h) 170 175

Engine model BYD473QB BYD473QE BYD483QA

Pattern In-line transverse position, SOHCIn-line 4-cylinder engine

water cooled, doubleoverhead camshaft

Displacement (L) 1.488 1.497 1.839

Emission level Euro IV Euro III Euro IV Euro III Euro IV

Maximum output power(rated power)

kw (kilowatts)

79 80 90

Speed corresponding toengine rated power r/min

5800 5800 6000

Maximum torque (Nm/rpm) 144 145 160speed at maximum torqu

r/min4800 4800 3700~4200

Maximum gradeability % ≥30 ≥35

Fuel consumption (urbanconditions)

8.5 7.9 8.2 7.9 7.9 10.4

Fuel consumption(suburban conditions)

5.3 5.1 5.5 5.1 5.1 6.9

Combined fuel

consumption6.5 6.2 6.5 6.2 6.2 7.9


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The Vehicle Identification of BYD L3

he vehicle Identification number The vehicle Identification numbers aremarked inside the engine compartment

and on the top left of the instrument panelas shown in the figure. This is the vehicleidentification number of BYD L3. It is usedfor registration of the car owner. Thevehicle identification number is alsomarked on the manufacturer nameplate.

The indication sign of oil standard is

attached inside oil filler lid as shown in theabove figure.

1. The indication sign of the engincoolant

2. The warning sign of the aconditioning system

3. The warning sign of the cooling fan


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The indication sign of the child protectiondevice is attached inside the rear door

below the child protection lock.

The indication sign of the tire air pressureis attached to the downside of the front leftdoor lock as shown in the above figure.

Engine Number (BYD473Q series engine

Engine Number

Engine Number is marked on the engincylinder as shown in the figure.


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Chapter 1

Section 1Operation of Instruments and ControllersInstrument Panel Exterior

Instrument Panel Exterior .......................................................... 1-2

Combined Meter Exterior ........................................................... 1-4

The Indication Sign on the Combined Meter .............................. 1-5


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Instrument Panel Exterior

1. Left/right assembly on thinstrument panel

2. Combined meter assembly

3. Reversing radar switch and codriver safety-belt the indication

4. Central airduct

5. Lighting and switch assembly ithe front cabinet

6. Window regulator switch

7. Glove box

8. Auxiliary instrument panel9. Parking brake mechanism

assembly

10. Gear shift handle (manualtransmission)

11. Multi-media system

12. Air-conditioner panel

13. 2#Switch block

14. Central control switch


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Switch Button Inside Car

1. Left combined switch (light)

2. Right combined switch (wiping, washing)

3. Reversing radar switch

4. Emergency warning light switch

5. Air-conditioner controller

6. Storage compartment

7. Multi-media system

8. Startup button

9. Headlight adjustment switch

10. Anti-theft warning light

11. Electric exterior rearview mirror switch

12. Rear foglight switch


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Combined Meter Exterior

1. Tachometer 2. Speedometer 3. Water thermometer

4. Odometer 5. Fuel gauge 6.Information display


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The Indication Sign on the Combined Meter

Braking system warning light* Door-open warning light*

Indicator light of the driver seat belt* SRS Warning light*

Battery discharge indicator* Clearance lamp indicator

Low engine oil pressure indicator* High beam indicator

Engine fault indicator* Turn signal light indicator

Smart key system warning light* Front fog light indicator

ABS system warning light* Rear fog light indicator

SVS Warning light* Major warning indicator*

Low fuel warning lamp High coolant temperature warning lamp

Maintenance reminder is marked with “*”. Refer to Chapter 1-5 “Maintenance Reminder and warning buzzer”.


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Chapter 1

Section 2Operation of Instruments and Controllers

Keys and Doors

Key............................................................................................. 1-8

The Smart Entry and Starting System ........................................ 1-15

The Front Door .......................................................................... 1-20

Electric Door Windows ........................................................... .... 1-22

The Trunk Cover ......................................................... ............... 1-24Engine Hood ............................................................... ............... 1-25

Anti-Theft System ....................................................... ............... 1-26

The Fuel Tank Cap ...................................................... ............... 1-27

Starting the Engine..................................................................... 1-28


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Key

Key includes the smart Key and themechanical Key

1. The smart key—the smart key, whichincludes the electronic smart key andthe card smart key, is used forunlocking and locking of all sidedoors. Remote control button on theelectronic smart key can be used to

lock and unlock doors, send outemergency alert and locate car in aremote way.

2. The mechanical key (inside theelectronic smart key and the cardsmart key) — It is used to lock orunlock the driver’s door and the

trunk.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● People who wear cardiacpacemaker or defibrillator shouldkeep away from the antenna ofthe smart entry and startingsystem, as electromagnetic wavecould affect normal use of theseappliances. Refer to “Antenna

position” in the chapter forantenna position.

● Besides those who wear cardiacpacemaker or defibrillator, usersof other electronic medicalappliances should also consult

with manufacture about electrothe mechanical effect on theseappliances. Electromagneticwaves can cause unpredictable

consequences to the use of suchmedical devices.

NOTICE

● Please observe the followinnotes in use of the smart key.

● Do not attach objects whic

might cut off electromagnetiwave to the smart key (foexample metal sealing element).

● Do not knock at other objectwith the smart key.

● Do not leave the smart key ihigh temperature for long timefor example, on the instrumenpanel or the engine hood undedirect sunshine.

● Do not dip the smart key intwater or wash it in ultra-soniwave washer.

● Do not put the smart key togethewith an appliance which emitelectromagnetic wave, fo

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How to use the mechanical key in theelectronic smart key

To use the mechanical key in theelectronic smart key, please pull downrelease switch and take out themechanical key as shown in the figure. After using it, please put it back.

How to use the mechanical key in thecard smart key

To use the mechanical key in the cardsmart key, please pull out themechanical key in the direction asindicated in above figure. After using it,please insert it back.

The key number plate

The key number is indicated on the kenumber plate, which should be stored isafe place, such as travel bag, insteaof leaving it in the car.

If the key is lost or a spare key is neede

please contact BYD authorized servicstation to prepare a key with the kenumber.

It is recommended to remember the kenumber and store it in a safe place.


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Wireless Remote Control

The electronic smart key

1. Locking switch

2. Unlocking switch

3. Switch

4. The mechanical key

5. Indicator light

Wireless remote system is designed tolock or unlock all side doors at adistance about 1m from the car and

perform some other functions. It appliesto the electronic smart key only.

To operate a switch, please push it in aslow and steady way.The electronic smart key is an electroniccomponent. Please observe thefollowing description in order not todamage it.

● Do not leave it in a hightemperature place, for example, onthe instrument panel.

● Do not disassemble it.

● Do not knock at other objects with itor drop it on land.

● Do not dip it into water.

It is allowed to register the spare key fora car. For detailed description, pleasecontact BYD authorized service station.

In the case that the electronic key fails tooperate within normal distance or theindicator light on the key dims or turns off.● Check whether there is a radio

station or radio transmitter of airport

in vicinity which has interfered thnormal operation of the electronismart key.

● Battery power might have run ofCheck the battery in the electronismart key. For battery replacemenplease refer to “replacement of thelectronic smart key battery”.

If the electronic smart key is lost, pleascontact BYD authorized service statioas soon as possible to avoid car theft oaccident.


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Locking operation

Unlocking operation

While locking or unlocking car doors,please press the switch on key in a slowand steady way.

Lock: Press locking switch to lock all cardoors at the same time. At this time, theturn signal light blinks once.

Check whether all car doors are locked.

If one car door is not locked, all the

vehicle doors are locked at the sametime, the turn signal light does not blinkand alarm rings once.

Unlock: Press unlocking switch tounlock all car doors at the same time.The turn signal light blinks twice.

If power position is at ACC or ON,unlocking switch or locking switchcannot unlock or lock car doors.

When unlocking all car doors with theelectronic smart keys at the same time,

even if car door is not unlocked, lampinside the vehicle will remain on for 15seconds and then will be turned off.

After unlocking with the electronic smartkey, please open a car door within 30seconds. Otherwise, all car doors will belocked again.

If you press and holding locking orunlocking switch, locking or unlockingfunction will not recover. You have torelease switch and press it again.

Car locating operation

If you press locking switch when a car iunder anti-theft condition, the car wigive a long ring and the turn signal lighwill blink for 15 seconds. When yocannot find your car, please use thfunction to locate your car.

If you press locking switch again when

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Switch

Press and hold for about 2 seconds togive off intermittent alarm and blink theturn signal light. Alarm may last 30seconds. If you want to stop it,please press unlocking switch once orhold it for a while. (Do not press theswitch during drive.)

Replace the card smart key battery

Replacement of the card smart keybattery is simple and you can do it byyourself. Please replace it with CR2025

lithium battery or equivalent.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Please pay specific attention toavoid replaced the card smart keybattery or component beingswallowed by the children.

NOTICE

● Only same or similar type ofbattery, recommended by theBYD authorized service station,can be used.

● Please observe local laws whendisposing used battery.

Replace the card smart key battery inaccordance with the following steps.

1. Pull out the mechanical key in the

direction of arrow.

2. Take out the battery.

3. Insert a new battery into the smart keand then insert the mechanical key intthe card smart key.

NOTICE

● Please install a battery with itanode terminal and cathodterminal in correct position.

● Do not replace battery with wehands. Water might cause rust.

● As the card smart key is nowater-tight, please do not splaswater into key.


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After replacing battery, please checkwhether the card smart key worksnormally. If the card smart key does notwork well, please contact BYD

authorized service station.

Specification of the card smart key

Frequency range: 433.050-434.790MHZ

Emission power ≤5500 μV/m (fieldstrength)

Spray emission limit: ≤610μV/m

Nominal frequency: 433.92MHZ

NOTICE

● Do not change emissionfrequency or increase emissionpower (including addingemission frequency amplifier).Do not connect to externalantenna or use other emission

antenna.● Do not interfere with legal radio

communication services. Once itoccurs, please stop using it andtake measures to eliminate

interference before use it again.● When using micropower radio

equipment, please be aware ofinterference of various radio

businesses - or - radiatedinterference - of - industrial,scientific or medical appliances.

● It shall not be used at or nearairport.

Replace the electronic smart Keybattery

The electronic smart key is subject todamage during battery replacement. It isrecommended to replace battery in BYDauthorized service station. If you replacebattery by yourself, ensure to useCR1632 lithium battery or equivalentand a flat head screwdriver.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Please pay specific attention toavoid replaced the electronic smart

key battery or component beingswallowed by the children.

NOTICE

● Do not touch electric circuit.Otherwise, static electricitymight cause damage to the

electronic smart key.● Do not leave out any

component when replacing theelectronic smart key battery.

● Only same or similar type ofbattery, recommended by theBYD authorized service station,can be used.

● Please observe local laws whendisposing used battery.

Replace the electronic smart key batterin accordance with the following steps.


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1. Pull down the release switch and

take out the mechanical key.

2. Open the electronic smart key coverwith a flat head screw driver orsimilar tools.

3. Remove the electronic smart keybattery which has run out of powerwith a flat head screw driver or asimilar tool. Insert the tool into guideslot and inflict force in the directionas shown in the figure above to getout the battery.

NOTICE

Do not refit the battery cover to avoidfault.

4. Put the new battery inside the bowith its cathode (+) upward.

Close the electronic smart key covetightly.

After closing the battery cover, insert thmechanical key into the electronic smakey.


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NOTICE

● Please install a battery with itsanode terminal and cathodeterminal in correct position.

● Do not replace battery with wethands. Water might cause rust.

● Do not touch or move any partinside the smart key. Otherwise, itmight affect the normal operation.

● Do not bend electrode wheninserting the electronic smart keybattery. There should be no dustor greasy dirt in the battery box.

● Close the electronic smart key

cover tightly.

Check whether the electronic smart keyis operating normally after replacing itsbattery. If the electronic smart key stillcannot operate properly, you cancontact with BYD Auto authorizedservice shop.

Specification of the electronic smart key

Frequency range: 433.050-434.790MHZEmission power ≤5500μV/m (fieldstrength)



NOTICE

● Do not change emission

frequency or increase emissionpower (including adding emissionfrequency amplifier). Do notconnect to external antenna oruse other emission antenna.

● Do not interfere with legal radiocommunication services. Once itoccurs, please stop using it andtake measures to eliminateinterference before use it again.

● When using micropower radioequipment, please be aware ofinterference of various radiobusinesses or radiatedinterference of industrial,scientific or medical appliances.


The Smart Entry and Starting System

The smart entry and starting systemmainly exerts the following functions.

● Wireless remote control functio(refer to “Wireless Remote Controin this section for details)

● Access function and startup functio(refer to “Access Function anStartup Function” in this section)

● Steering locking function (refer t“Steering Locking Function” in thisection)

● Button startup function (refer t“Engine Startup Method” in thisection)

FRIENDLY TIPS

● Those who are implanted withcardiac pacemaker or cardiacdefibrillator shall keep awayfrom antenna of intelligentaccess and keyless startupsystem, as electromagneticwave may affect normal use of

these appliances. Refer to“Antenna position” in thechapter for antenna position.

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of other electronic medicalappliances should also consultwith manufacture about electrothe mechanical effect on these

appliances. Electromagneticwave might cause unpredictedconsequence on use of thesemedical appliances.

Access function

Startup function

Access Function and StartupFunction

The smart key (the electronic smartkey or the card smart key) mightunlock or lock car door and start upthe engine.

Access function—Lock or unlock cardoor. Refer to “The Front Door ” in thissection for details.

Startup function—The smart key insidethe car can switch power mode and startthe engine. Refer to “How to start the

engine” in this section for details.

Steering Locking Function

When you use wireless remote controand micro switch to lock car door, thsteering wheel will be locked.

When the key is inside the car, pres“start/stop” switch to unlock steering locIf the green indicator on “start/stopswitch blinks, it indicates that thsteering function is locked. To unlock iplease slightly sway the steering wheewhile pressing “start/stop”. If the greeindicator still blinks, it indicates thathere is a fault in steering functionPlease contact BYD authorized servicstation for car examination. Refer t“start the engine” in this section fodetails.


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Antenna position

1. Antenna located outside car.

2. Antenna located inside car.

Activation zone

When a registered the smart key entersactivation zone, access function and

startup function will be activated.

1. Activation zone of access function— within 0.7 m from micro switch ofthe front outside car door handle. Ifthe smart key is too close to cardoor handle or car window, it mightnot activate access function.

2. Activation zone of startup function— within the car.

If the smart key is on the instrumentpanel or in the trunk, glove box or on thefloor, it might not activate startupfunction.

In the following cases, the smart entryand starting system might not worknormally.

● When there is a facility which emitsstrong electromagnetic wave, suchas a television tower, power stationor broadcast station.

● When the smart key is carrietogether with some communicatiodevices, such as two-way radicommunication device or mobil

phone.

● When the smart key is contacted ocovered by metal objects.

● When the car door handle ioperated rapidly.

● When the smart key approaches thcar door handle.

● When other people use wirelesremote control function in a nearbcar.

● When battery runs out of powePlease refer to “Replace the carsmart key battery” and “Replace thelectronic smart key battery” in thisection when replacing battery.

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● When the smart key is carriedtogether with the smart entry andstarting system key of other cars orother devices emitting radio wave.

● Even if within activation zone, thesmart key might not work normallydue to position of the smart key orshape of car body.

If you cannot enter the car due to theintelligent access and keyless startupsystem which do not work normally,use wireless remote control functionto unlock and lock all car doors.

When the smart key of another carapproaches the smart key of this car, thetime spent on unlocking car door mightbe longer than usual, which is not amalfunction.

If the smart key battery runs out ofpower

If the indicator of the electronic smartkey does not blink and startup functionfails to start the engine, the reason mightbe that the battery has run out of power.Please replace battery as soon as

possible. (Please refer to “Replace theelectronic smart key battery” in thechapter.)

Now, you can use the card smart key tostart the engine.

If the card smart key or electronic keyalso runs out of power, please start theengine in the following steps.

1. Step on braking pedal or press“start/stop” switch and the keyposition indicator of the smart keysystem on the instrument panel willbe turned on.

2. Draw the electronic smart key or thecard smart key up to “start/stop”switch within 30 seconds after thebuzzer beeps.

3. In 5 seconds after the smart keyapproached, press the “start/stop”switch to start the engine.

If you cannot enter your car or cannostart the engine with the smart key, is possible that the battery has ruout. Be sure to replace the battery as

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Save Battery Power

Even if the car is not driven, the key andthe car communicate with each other.

Therefore, stop leaving the key near thecar (within 2 m).

If the car has been not in use for a longtime, the storage battery might run out ofpower. Please disconnect cathodeterminal of the storage battery to preventrunning out of power.

In order to activate the smart entryand starting system again, please useany of the following operationmethod:

1.1. Press the micro switch of external cardoor handle while carrying a smart key.

1.2. Perform wireless remote controloperation.

If the smart key receives strongelectromagnetic wave for a long time,battery power might run out rapidly. Thesmart key must be kept at a minimumdistance of 1 m from the followingappliances.

● Television

● Personal computer

● Wireless phone charger

● Electrolier

● Fluorescent lamp

FRIENDLY TIPS

Alteration and refitting withoutconsent by authorized organizationmight cause some equipment out of

normal work.

If the smart entry and starting systemfails to operate normally due to fault,please contact BYD service station.Be sure to take all the smart keyswith you. They might be necessaryfor system repair.

Specification of the smart entry and

starting system Key

Frequency range: 433.050-434.790MHZ

Emission power ≤5500 μV/m (fielstrength)



Internal and external specification othe smart entry and starting systemtransmitter

Emission magnetic field strength72dBuA/m (10 meters away, quasi-peavalue)

Spray emission limit:: 27dBuA/m

(10meters away，quasi-peak value)

NOTICE

● Do not change emissiofrequency or increase emissiopower (including adding emissiofrequency amplifier). Do no

connect to external antenna ouse other emission antenna.

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take measures to eliminateinterference before use it again.

● When using micropower radioequipment, please be aware of

interference of various radiobusinesses or radiatedinterference of industrial,scientific or medical appliances.


The Front Door

Lock and unlock with a mechanical key

Insert the Key into Keyhole andRevolve it.

Lock: revolve the key counterclockwise

at left the front door;

Revolve the key clockwise at right thefront door.

Unlock: revolve the key clockwise at leftthe front door;

Revolve the key counterclockwise atright the front door.

Lock and unlock

When you carry a registered the smartentry and starting system key (theelectronic smart key or the card smartkey; only the electronic smart key is

shown in the figure) into an activatiozone, you can lock or unlock all cadoors without using the key.

Locking operation

Press the micro switch button oexternal car door handle in a slowand steady way. All car doors arlocked at the same time. At this timethe turn signal light blinks once.

Pressing micro switch button in th

following cases will not perform thlocking function.

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while opening or closing car door.

● When the engine is not turned off.

● When the power position is at“ACC” or “ON”.

Unlocking operation

Press the micro switch button ofexternal car door handle in a slowand steady way. All car doors areunlocked at the same time. At this

time, the turn signal light blinkstwice.

Please open the car door within 30seconds after using unlocking function.

Otherwise, all car doors will be lockedagain.

When locking a car door with the smart

entry and starting system, please checkwhether the car door is unlocked beforepulling at car door handle.

Use internal wedging block to lock andblock

Turn Lock Button.

Unlock: pull the lock button backward.

Lock: push the lock button forward.When the internal wedging block button

is at locking position, you can also opethe driver side door from inside.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Do not pull the internal button of thdriver side door during drivingOtherwise opened door might causaccident and severe injury.

Use the central control lock switch tlock and unlock

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Unlock: press down the rear side of theswitch.

Lock: press down the front side of theswitch.

All car doors are unlocked and locked atthe same time.

Automatic locking and unlocking ofcar door

When the car speed exceeds 20 km/h,all car doors will be locked automatically.

When you press “start/stop” switch toturn the power position from ON to OFF,all car doors will be openedautomatically.

Electric Door Windows

The switch on each door car canoperate door window.

Power position must be at “ON” position.

Operation of the driver side doorwindow

Use the switch on the driver sidedoor.

The normal operation: Press theswitch downward slightly/press the

switch downward to the end/press thswitch upward.

Open: Press the switch downwar

slightly, but not to the end, and therelease the button.

Close: Pull the switch upward slightland hold it until it is closed. If you wanto stop it, just press the switcdownward.

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release it until the window is opened tothe full. If you want the window to beopened halfway, please pull the switchupward slightly and then release it.

Operation of passenger door window

Switch of any passenger door or thedriver door can be used to controlpassenger door window.

The normal operation: Press the switchto raise or drop the door window.

Open: Press the switch downward.

Close: Pull the switch upward.

If you press the locking switch of thedriver side door window, passenger sidedoor window cannot move but the driverside door window can be operated.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● The electric door window doesnot provide anti-clampingfunction. Please pay attention toyour safety when operating.

● When a child is in the car, pleaseuse door window locking switchto prevent him (her) fromtampering with electric door

window switch.● When you leave the car, be sureto take the smart key with you.


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The Trunk Cover

To open the trunk cover from outside,

please insert the main key and rotate itclockwise.

For notes on loading luggage, refer to“notes on luggage loading” in section 2.

To close the trunk cover, please pull andpress it downward. After closing thetrunk cover, please try to pull it upwardto check whether it has been closed

tightly.

FRIENDLY TIPS

During driving, please keep thetrunk cover closed tightly. Thisnot only prevents luggage from

getting out but also preventswaste gas from getting into thecar.

Electric switch of the trunk cover (ifinstalled)

In the case of whole-the vehicle locking,press the trunk micro switch in a slowand steady way to unlock all car doors at

the same time. At this time, the turnsignal light blinks twice.

In the case of whole-the vehicleunlocking, press the trunk micro switch

in a slow and steady way to lock all cadoors at the same time. At this time, thturn signal light blinks once.

In the case of whole-the vehiclunlocking, press the trunk cover to opethe trunk.

After performing locking with centracontrol, pressing the trunk cover will noopen the trunk.

When using the electronic smart key omicro switch to lock the car when foudoors or the trunk is not closed, the caalarm will ring once and the turn signalight does not blink.


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Internal Wedging Block of the Trunk

To open the trunk cover from the driver’sseat, please pull internal wedging blockof the trunk upward.

Engine Hood

Open the Engine Hood

1. Pull internal wedging block of theengine hood upward to pop up theengine hood slightly.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Before driving, please confirm thatthe engine hood has been closed andlocked tightly. Otherwise, the enginehood might be opened suddenly

during driving to cause accident.

2. Pull up the auxiliary handle of thengine hood lock and lift the enginhood in the front of the car.

3. Insert the engine jackstay into the sloto keep the engine hood open.


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Before closing the engine hood, pleasecheck whether any tool or rag is lostinside the engine hood before movingthe engine hood jackstay back to itsformer position. Then, lower the enginehood and check whether it is locked inplace. If necessary, please press thefront edge slightly to lock it.

FRIENDLY TIPS

After inserting the engine hood jackstay into the slot, please checkwhether the engine hood jackstay issupporting the engine hood firmly in

order to prevent the engine hoodfrom dropping to prevent the enginehood from falling down and causinginjury.

Anti-Theft System

In order to prevent car theft, when anycar door is opened when the car isunder anti-theft condition, the systemwill give out alert.

The alarm rings and the steering lampblink.

Setting System

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Get off all passengers.

3. Lock all car doors.

When all car doors are locked, thanti-theft indicator will remain on. 1seconds later, the anti-theft system wibe set automatically. When the systemis set, the anti-theft indicator will begin tblink.

4. After confirming that the indicatoblinks, you may leave the car.

As unlocking the car door from insidthe car activates the system, nobodshould stay inside the car when settinthe system.


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Activating System

In the following cases, the system

will give out alert.

● When unlock a car door withoutusing the access function of thesmart key.

● When powering up the car withoutusing the startup function of thesmart key.

Cancelling System

Stop alert in the following way:

● Unlock car door with wirelessremote control.

● Unlock car door with micro switch.

The Fuel Tank Cap

It indicates that the fuel filler lid is on theleft side of the car.

1. Pull up the internal wedging block othe fuel filler lid to open the fuel filler lid

In fuel injection, the engine should bkept turned off.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● Do not smoke in fuel injection.Sparks or flames will lead tofires.

● For opening the fuel tank, thecap should not be taken offsuddenly. In hot weather, if thefuel tank cap is taken off

suddenly, pressurized fuel mayspurt out from the filling portand cause human damage.


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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, rotatethe cap counterclockwise slowly andtake it out after a while. After removingthe cap, please hang it on capsupporter.

When the fuel tank cap is taken out, aslight noise can be heard. It’s normal.When mounting the cap, rotate thecover clockwise until a click is heard.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● In order to prevent fuel spilling inan unexpected accident, please

make sure to tighten the fuel tankcap.

● When replacing the fuel tank cap,please use an original The fuel tankcap of BYD L3 car. It can adjust thepressure of the fuel tank.

Starting the Engine

Before Starting the Engine

1. Please check surrounding of the carbefore getting into the car.

2. Adjust seat position, seat backangle, seat cushion height, headprotection device height andsteering wheel angle and height.

3. Adjust internal and externalrearview mirror.

4. Lock all car doors.

5. Fasten seat belt.

Engine Starting Methods

(a) Before Starting

1. Perform parking brake to the full.

2. Turn off all unnecessary car lightand accessories.

3. Automatic transmission: Place theshift at position P or N.Manual transmission: place the shiftat neutral position.

4. Press the braking pedal or theclutch pedal to the full until the carmoves.

NOTICE

● Starting procedure should notexceed 20 seconds to avoidoverheating of starter and

wiring system.● Do not operate the engine

refrigerator in a high speed.● If it is hard to start the engine or

the engine shuts downfrequently, please check theengine immediately.

(b) Starting the Engine

Starting function of button

When the smart key is inside the capress “start/stop” switch to start thengine.

Before starting the engine, be sure tfollow the description in “(a) Beforstarting”.

Normal starting procedure

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When pressing the brake or the clutchpedal with force, the indicator on“start/stop” switch will become green.Press “start/stop” switch to start theengine.

Press “start/stop” switch in a slow butforceful way.

If the engine shuts off

Restart the engine in accordance withcorrect starting procedure.

NOTICE

Do not touch the “start/stop” switchwith oil stained hands.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● If operating “start/stop” switch fails,please stop using “start/stop” switchand contact BYD authorized servicestation immediately.


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If the engine fails to start

In the following cases, the engine willnot start.

● When pressing “start/stop” switch, ifthe key position indicator lamp of thesmart key system is turned on,buzzer in the car rings and “key isn’tdetected” is shown on information

display on the right side of combinedmeter, it indicates that the intelligentkey is not in the car.

● Even if the smart key is inside thecar (for example on the floor, in thecup shelf, in the trunk or in the glovebox), the engine cannot be started.

Pressing “start/stop” switch does notperform startup function normally,possibly due to the followingreasons.

● If the smart key does not work, andthe key position indicator of thesmart key system on the combinedmeter and the prompt message “keybattery voltage is low” is shown oninformation display on the right sideof combined meter, the key batterymight have run out of power.

Draw the smart key up to “start/stop”switch to start the engine. (Please

refer to “the smart entry and startingsystem” for details.)

Please replace the smart key batteryas soon as possible. (Please refer to

“Replace the card smart key batteryand “Replace the electronic smakey battery” in this section.)

● The engine is started repeatedly in short period.

Start the engine 10 seconds later.

If startup fails, the orange indicatoon “start/stop” switch will blink.

● If the green indicator on “start/stopswitch blinks, it indicates that thsteering function fails.

Please contact BYD service statiofor examination of the car and akeys.

Intelligent access and keyless startusystem cannot work normally in somconditions other than above stated onedue to application environment. (Pleasrefer to “the smart entry and startin

system” for details.)

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Main Points on the Smart Entry andStarting System

You can start the engine with your ownwhen using the smart entry and starting

system.

Due to this, the driver might not becomeaware that someone else has taken thekey away from the car. In this situation,the engine turned off cannot be startedagain. Or the driver is not aware thatpower position is not at OFF when heleft the car.

The driver should confirm whether he iscarrying the smart key when driving,getting on car or getting off car.

NOTICE

Do not touch “start/stop” switchwhile driving.

If it is necessary to turn off the engine inemergency during driving, please hold

“start/stop” switch for more than 3seconds.

Key position indicator lamp of thesmart key system

System Function Prompter

In the case of the following warning,

please follow corresponding description:

1.1 When pressing “start/stopswitch to power up, instrumenwarning buzzer beeps oncand “key isn’t detected” ishown on information displa

on the right side of instrument

It indicates that the driver doesn’t carrthe smart key into the car. Key positioindicator lamp of the smart key systemon the instrument panel remains on foup to 8 seconds while “key isndetected” is shown on informatiodisplay is shown on information displaDo not operate “start/stop” switch unt

you confirm that the smart key is insidthe car.

1.2 When pressing “start/stopswitch to power off, instrumenset warning buzzer beeps oncand warning light blinks whil“key battery voltage is low” ishown on the InformatioDisplay on the Right Side oinstrument.

It indicates low level of the smart kebattery. Please replace the smart kebattery earlier to ensure normal work othe smart entry and starting system.


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1.3 When pressing “start/stop”switch to power up, the greenindicator lamp of “start/stop”

switch blinks.

It indicates that the steering lock is stuck.To unlock it, please slightly sway thesteering wheel while pressing“start/stop”.


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Chapter 1Section 3

Operation of Instruments and ControllersSeats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheels, the Child Seat andRearview Mirrors

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

The Front Seat ............................................................ ............... 1-34

Seat Belt ............................................................. ....................... 1-35

The Children Seat ....................................................... ............... 1-40

Airbag Restraint System ........................................................ .... 1-48Steering Wheel .......................................................... ............... 1-58

Power-Driven External Rearview Mirror ................................... 1-59

Internal Rearview Mirror ....................................................... .... 1-60

Sunroof ...................................................................................... 1-61


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Seat

During driving, all passengers in the carshould make the seatbacks be in anupright position. They should sit uprightagainst the seatbacks and fasten theseat belts properly.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● Do not move the car beforepassengers sit in place. Do not siton the upper side of folded seatback, among luggage or on stuff.Otherwise, passengers who are not

sitting in place or wearing seat beltmight be injured severely In thecase of emergency braking orbumping.

● Passengers should not stand up ormove between seats duringdriving. Otherwise, they might beinjured severely In the case ofemergency braking or bumping.

The Front Seat

Notes on Seat adjustment

Please adjust the driver seat to putpedal, steering wheel and the

instrument panel controller under controlof the driver.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● Do not make adjustment duringdriving, as seat movement mightcause the car out of control of thedriver.

● When adjusting the seat, be surenot to damage any passenger orluggage.

● After adjusting the seat, please tryto slide it back and forth to confirmthe seat is locked in place.

● After adjusting seat back, pleaselean your back backward toconfirm that the seat back is lockedin place.

● Do not place anything under theseat. Otherwise, it might affect seatlocking mechanism or accidentallypush the seat position leverupward and cause a sudden moveso that the driver might lose

control of the car.● When adjusting the seat, do not putyour hand under the seat or nearany parts in operation to avoidinjury of your hand or finger.

Adjusting the Front Seat

1. Front and back adjustment rod

Hold the middle part of the rod anpull it upward. Then, slide the seat todesired position by using bodpressure and release the lever.


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2. Hand wheel of cushionadjustment

Rotate the cushion adjustment hand

wheel to adjust the seat to a desiredheight. (Notes: adjustmentmechanism is not available forpractical type, standard type andco-driver seat)

3. Adjustment rod of seat back angle

Tilt the rod forward and pull it upward,then tilt it backward to a desired

angle and release the lever.

4. Headrest height adjustment button

Raising Headrest

Slide the headrest upward to anappropriate height and release it.

Lowering Headrest

Hold the button A to lower the headrestto an appropriate height and release it.

Removing Headrest

Holding the button A to raise theheadrest and remove it.

Resetting Headrest

Insert the headrest connecting rod intothe bush and keep the groove forward.Hold the button A to lower the headrestto an appropriate height and release it.

FRIENDLY TIPS

In order to reduce the risk that theseat belt comes off in a bumpingaccident, please avoid excessivetilting of seat back. When the driverand passengers sit straight with their

back against seat back, seat belt willprovide the maximum protection inan accident of the front or backbumping. If someone leans againstthe seat in an oblique way, the seat

belt at the waist might slide down thhip and inflict pressure on thbosom. In the case of an accident othe front bumping, excessive tiltinof a seat might increase injury risk.

Seat Belt

Notes on Seat Belt:

It is strongly recommended that thdriver and passengers should wear seabelt at any time. Otherwise, it mighincrease the risk of injury/ severe injurin an accident.

As seat belt is designed for adults, onlthose who have reached a certain agcan wear seat belt properly.

The children must sit on back seat anwear seat belt properly for protection. Iaccordance with accident statistics, it isafer for the children to seat in a bacseat under proper protection than in

front seat.

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system which rapidly in an accidentmight cause injury or even death to achild.

Whether in a front seat or a back seat,do not have a child stand or kneel on it.Emergency braking or bumping mightcause severe injury or death to anunprotected the child. Do not have achild sit on an adult’s thigh to avoid anyrisk.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Passengers must seat in place and

wear seat belt properly duringdriving. Otherwise, emergencybraking or bumping might causesevere injury or death to them.

Please follow the description belowwhen using seat belt:

One seat belt can only be used byone people at a time. It is prohibited

for two or more people (including thechildren) to share one seat belt.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● After inserting the seat belt into thebuckle, please check whether theseat belt is locked by the buckle

firmly and whether the seat belt istwisted.

● Do not insert coin, paper clip orother objects into the buckle toensure correct connection betweenthe seat belt and the buckle.

● If seat belt does not work normally,please contact BYD sales servicestation immediately. Before theseat belt is repaired, do not use the

corresponding seat, as it cannotprotect the passenger who uses it.

Avoid excessive tilting of seat back.When the seat back is in astraight-up position, seat belt exertsthe maximum protection role. (Referto description of seat adjustment.)

Do not damage seat belt or its

hardware. Do not stick or clamp seatbelt between seats or in a door car.

Examine seat belt regularly. Examinewhether there is scratch, wearing or

loose parts. Replace damaged partif necessary. Do not remove or refthe system.

Keep the seat belt clean and dry. cleaning is necessary, please usneutral soap water or slightly warmwater. Never use bleacher, dye fluior grinding detergent, which mighseverely undermine seat bel(Please refer to “inside cleaning” ithe instruction.)

In the case of a severe crasaccident, please replace seat belt se

(including bolt). Even if the damagcondition is not obvious, it inecessary to replace the whole set.

FRIENDLY TIPS

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3. Point-type Seat Belt

Adjust the seat as desired and sitstraight up in the seat with your backagainst seat back. When fasteningseat belt, pull out seat belt from theretractor and insert it into the buckle.

After inserting it into the buckle, a clickwill be heard.

The length of seat belt can be adjusted

automatically in accordance withpassenger’s body size and seatposition.

In the case of emergency braking or

bumping, the retractor will lock the seatbelt. If you move your body forward veryquickly, the seat belt will also be locked.Slow and steady body movement willextend seat belt free movement.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out fromthe retractor, please fasten the seat beltonce and then release it. In this way, youcan pull out seat belt from the retractorsmoothly.

When the seat belt on the shoulder apassenger in a back seat extends to thefull, retract it slightly to lock the seat belt

at the position. To release the seat beltagain, please retract it to the full andthen pull it out again.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● A waist seat belt fastened at higher a position or a loosenedseat belt might slide down you

waist to cause severe injury In thcase of bumping or other accidentPlease keep the waist seat bedown as low as your hip.

● For safety sake, do not put thshoulder seat belt under your arm.

Seat belt with height adjustmendevice

Adjust the seat belt to a position suitablfor body size with the height adjustmendevice.

Raise: Slide the height adjustmendevice upward.

Lower : Press the adjustment button othe height adjustment device and slidthe height adjustment device downward

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Adjusting the positions of the waistand shoulder seat belts.

Please keep the waist seat belt as lowas your hip. Do not fasten it in theposition of your waist. Then pull theshoulder part upward through the latchboard and adjust the seat belt to aproper position.

To release seat belt, please releasebutton on the seat belt and the seatbelt will be retracted automatically.

If the seat belt cannot be retractedproperly, please pull it out and examinewhether there is a knot or a twist. Makesure that there is no twist whenretracting the seat belt.

FRIENDLY TIPS

Please make sure that the shoulder

seat belt cross the middle of yourshoulder. Seat belt should be awayfrom your neck to an extent that it willnot come off from your shoulder.Otherwise, it will undermine

protection function of the seat belt Ithe case of unexpected accident ancause severe injury In the case of bumping accident.

2. Point-type Seat Belt

Please keep it down as low as your hip

Sit straight in your seat with youback against seat back. To buckle thseat belt, please insert it into th

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If the seat belt is not long enough,please pull the belt head whilemaintaining a right angle between thebelt head and the seat belt.

Retract the extra part of the seat beltand adjust the seat belt position.

When retracting the seat belt, pleasepull at the unfixed end of the seat belt.Please keep the waist seat belt in aposition as low as your hip instead of

your waist, and then adjust the seat beltto a proper position.

FRIENDLY TIPS

A waist seat belt fastened at a highera position or a loosened seat beltmight slide down your waist to cause

severe injury In the case of bumpingor other accident. Please keep thewaist seat belt down as low as yourhip.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● After inserting the seat belt into thebuckle, please check whether theseat belt is locked by the bucklefirmly and whether the seat belt is

twisted.● Do not insert coin, paper clip or

other objects into the buckle toensure correct connection between

the seat belt and the buckle.● If seat belt does not work normally,

please contact BYD authorizedservice station immediately. Beforerepairing the seat belt, do not usethe corresponding seat. It cannot

provide protection for thepassenger who uses it and mightcause injury.

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The Children Seat

It is strongly recommended to use thechildren protection device.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● According to a research, it is saferto install a child protection deviceon a back seat than on a front seat.

● Please select a child protectiondevice in accordance with age andbody size of your child.

● For related installation details,please refer to the instruction

attached to the child protectiondevice.

The manual provides a commoninstallation instruction.

Type of the Child Protection Device

The child protection device falls into thefollowing 3 types in accordance with age

and body size of the children.

1. Baby Seat (infant seat)

2. The Child Seat (convertible seat)

3. Youth Seat (auxiliary seat)

Select a Suitable Child Protectio

Device

Please select a suitable child protectiodevice. If your child cannot use a chilprotection device due to large body sizeplease use seat belt on the back seat.


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Notes on the child protection device

● Please use seat belt or the childprotection device in accordance withage and body size of a child to

provide effective restriction andprotection in order to protect thechildren In the case of emergentaccident or emergent braking.Embracing a child cannot substitutea child protection device. In the caseof accident, a child might be bumpedonto shield glass or squeezedbetween you and car body.

● Never install a back seat the child

protection device on the front seat.Otherwise, impacting strengthcaused by rapidly inflating air bagmight cause severe damage ordeath to a child.

● Install a child protection device on afront seat only when there is no otherchoice. As air bag in the front of thefront seat might inflate in quite arapid speed and generates quite a

great impact, please move the seatbackward as much as possible toavoid risk of the child injury or death.

● For a car equipped with a side airbagor a curtain type air bag, even if you

have place a child in the childprotection device, do not let his (her)head or any body part rest on the cardoor, the seat, front/rear pole or sideroof beam (inflation range of side airbag or curtain type air bag).Otherwise, the strong impact ofinflating side air bag or curtain typeair bag might cause severe damageor even death to a child.

● Be sure to follow installationinstruction provided by the childprotection device the manufacturerto install the child protection devicecorrectly. Otherwise, it might cause

severe damage or even death to achild In the case of emergencybraking or accident.

Installing the Child Protection Device

Please follow the installationinstruction provided by the childprotection device the manufacturer.Use the seat belt or the fastening belt

under the child protection device tofix the child protection device to theoutside seat of the back row. Pleasefix the top belt when installing thechild protection device.

Seat belt equipped with the chilprotection device

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ISOFIX rigid fixing anchor (ISOFIX thechild protection device)

A dedicated fixing lever is provided onthe outside seat in the back row. (The

tag indicating anchoring position isattached to the seat.)

Fixing anchor support (used for top belt)

Fixed anchor support is provided onoutside seat of the back row.

The child protection device usingSeat belt (the child protection devicelocking seat belt)

1. The child seat facing behind — baby

seat (infant seat)/the child seat(convertible seat)

Put the child seat on the back row seatand face it to the back.

Pass the seat belt through the child seaand insert the belt head into the buckleEnsure that the seat belt is not twisted.

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Install the child seat on the seat and

make it face forward.

Pass the seat belt through the child seatand insert the belt head into the buckle.

Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.

Pull out the shoulder seat belt to the fulland then retract it slightly to enter ALRlocking mode.

It is not allowed to retract seat belt inlocking mode.

Place the child seat on the back rowseat closely and retract the shouldeseat belt to the full until the child sea

belt is fixed in place.

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If the child protection device is equippedwith top belt, please fix top belt toanchoring device.


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The child protection device with topbelt

Fix the child protection device with seatbelt or ISOFIX rigid fixing anchor andremove the headrest.

Open the fixing anchor support cover,fasten the hook to fixing anchor supportand fix the top belt firmly.

Be sure to fasten top belt.

1. Hook

2. Top belt

3. Fixing anchor support

Reinstall the headrest

When installing the child protectiodevice in the front row seats

To install the child protection device othe front row chair on the front row sea

with locking buckle, please followinstallation instruction provided by thchild protection device the manufacture

Notes on the child protection device

● Never stretch the shoulder seat beto the full to prevent seat belt fromentering into ALR locking model.

● In ALR mode, seat belt ca

only be retracted, which winjure or discomfort a child.● The children should neve

tamper with seat belt, otherwisit might cause severe injury oeven death to them.

● When installing the child protectiodevicePlease follow the instruction in thchild protection device installatiomanual to fix the child protectiodevice firmly. If the child protectiodevice is not fixed properly, emergenbraking or accident might caussevere injury or death to a child.


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When Installing Youth Seat (auxiliary)

1 If the driver’s seat impedes properinstallation of the child protection device,please install the child protection device

on the right side seat in the back row.

2 Do not install the child seat or youth(auxiliary) seat facing forward on thefront row seat unless there is no otherchoice. When installing, move the seatbackward as far as possible. Otherwise,inflating air bag might cause severe

injury or even death.

When installing the child protectiondevice

Never install a back seat the child

protection device on the front seat.

Otherwise, impacting strength causedby rapidly inflating airbag might causesevere damage or death to a child.

The warning tag on the instrument panelon the passenger side reminds you notto install backward-facing the childprotection device on the front row seat.

1. When installing youth (auxiliaryseat, please make sure thashoulder seat belt crosses thmiddle of a child’s shoulder. seabelt should be kept away from child’s neck but should not come oeasily. Otherwise, it might caussevere damage or even death to child In the case of emergencbraking or accident.

2. Ensure that seat belt and belt heaare locked and seat belt is notwisted.

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4. Please follow the installationinstruction provided by the childprotection device the manufacturer.

2. Please fix the child seat to anchoring

device correctly

When using a lower anchoring device,please ensure there is no foreign objectaround the anchoring device and the seatbelt is not stuck behind the child seat.Ensure that the child protection device isfixed firmly. Otherwise, emergencybraking or accident might cause severeinjury or even death to a child.

Airbag Restraint System(if installed)

Airbag restraint system, whichbelongs to Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS), is a supplementarydevice to seat belt. The airbagrestraint system provides additionalprotection for the head and the chest

of the drivers and passengers toreduce injury or death in an accidentof head-on collision.

The airbag restraint system, which is acomponent of the whole passive safetyprotection system of a car, cannotsubstitute the seat belt. Please note thatonly when working together with the

seat belt, the airbag restraint system canprovide the maximum protection.Therefore, for the safety of you and yourfamily, please pay attention to “notes”and “friend tips” in this section.

FRIENDLY TIPS

● Always wear seat belt whiledriving!

● Please maintain correct sittingposition so that the seat belt andsafety and the airbag restraintsystem may provide the maximumprotection!

● For a child, the back row seat is a

safety position!● Never try to remove or install safety

bag components by yourself!

Triggering condition of airbag restraint

Triggering condition of airbag restraint isas follows: In the case of a severeaccident of head-on collision, the safety

air bag system will be triggered. In thcase of a special collision accident, thair bag system might also be triggered.

In the case of slight head-on collision

side-on collision, rear-end collision oturnover, the air bag system will not betriggered usually. In these cases, thdrivers and passengers are protected bseat belt.

A crucial factor to trigger the airbarestraint system is as followsDeceleration curve generated by collisioand obtained by ECU and set value ar

compared and judged in an all-arounway. If the car deceleration signagenerated and detected by collision ilower than reference value preset in ECUthe safety air bag will not be triggeredalthough the car might have beedeformed severely in an accident.

ECU of BYD airbag restraint system iset in full consideration of misuse an

road condition in China which is ofteexperienced. However, considering thacollision accidents are caused by varioufactors, please strictly comply with thinstruction to use the car in a correct wa


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and avoid misuse. Otherwise, theexpected effect of the airbag restraintsystem may not be achieved.

Safety air bag system components

L3 car air bag safety system mainlyincludes the following components asshown in the above figure.

1. Front-end collision sensor

2. SRS ECU

3. SRS warning light

4. Clock spring

5. The driver’s air bag module (ifinstalled)

6. Side-on collision sensor (if installed)

7. The front row seat side air bagmodule (if installed)

8. Curtain type air bag module (ifinstalled)

9. The front row passenger air bagmodule (if installed)

10. Seat belt warning sensor (if

installed)

The driver’s air bag and the front rowpassenger air bag (if installed)

If your car is equipped with the front sidsupplemental restraint system (SR AIRBAG), including the driver’s safetair bag and the front row passenger abag, air bag will be inflated to helprotect the head and the chest of yoand the front row passenger to reducinjury. In the case of a medium or severhead-on collision during driving.


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How the front side air bag works

In the case of a medium or severehead-on collision accident, the sensorwill detect dramatic deceleration of thecar and send signal to the control deviceto inflate the front air bag immediately.

In the case of head-on collision, the seatbelt may help fix the lower part of yourbody and your main body to keep youwhere you are. That is, the air bag

provides an air cushion to stable andprotect your head and chest.

As both air bags use the same sensor,they are usually inflated at the sametime. However, only one air bag isinflated sometimes.

The reason might be that collisionextension is an edge value or a criticalvalue which causes air bag inflation. Atthis time, the seat belt will provide mainprotection function while the air bag onlyprovides very limited auxiliary protection. At this time, the seat belt will providemain protection function while the airbag only provides very limited auxiliaryprotection.

The front air bag will be dischargeimmediately after being inflated. In thiway, it will not affect the driver’s vision oability to control the steering wheel oother control devices.

The air bag can be inflated withifractions of a second to providadditional protection for the driver anthe passengers in an accident.

The air bag gives out a big sound whebeing inflated but does not cause injurusually (tinnitus or temporary deafnesmight be caused, which, however, wi

recover soon). After collision, you mighsee fog-like objects, which are actuallpowder on the surface of the air bag Although the powder is non-toxicpassengers contracted with respiratordiseases might feel a temporardiscomfort. In this case, please leavthe car as soon as possible if it iallowed by traffic safety.


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Notes on Repair of the Front Air Bag

In the following cases, please contact BYD

authorized service station immediately.● All air bag modules of SRS airbag

restraint system are inflated.

● An accident which occurs at thefront side of the car (as shown inthe shade of the figure) is notenough to inflate SRS air bag.

● The cross section of steering wheel

liner or the cover of the front rowpassenger air bag (as shown in theshade in the figure) is scratched,cracked or damaged.

The Front Row Seat Side Air Bag (ifinstalled)

If your car is equipped with the front rowseat side air bag, the air bag will beinflated to protect the upper body of thedriver and the front seat passenger to

reduce injury In the case of medium osevere side collision.

Curtain Type Air Bag (if installed)

If your car is equipped with curtain typair bag, the air bag will be inflated tprotect the upper body of the driver anthe front seat passenger to reduce injurIn the case of medium or severe sidcollision.


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Notes on Repair of Side Air Bag

In the following cases, please contactBYD authorized service stationimmediately.

● SRS side air bag and air curtainhave been inflated.

● An accident which occurs at cardoor (as shown in the shade of the

figure) is not enough to inflate SRSair bag.

● The surface of the seat which isequipped with side air bag (asshown in the shade in the figure) isscratched, cracked or damaged.

● Decoration (lining) part of pole A,roof longitudinal beam and pole Cwhich are equipped with curtaintype air bag (as shown in the shadein the figure) is scratched, crackedor damaged.

Safety air bag warning light (ifinstalled)

The air bag system is controlled bECU and has self-diagnosis functionwhich indicates system statu

through warning light on thinstrument panel.

● When “start/stop” switch is iIGNITION ON mode, the air baglamp will be lighted for about seconds and then turned off foabout 5 seconds to indicatnormal system.

● If the air bag has been turned ofby BYD authorized servic

station, the warning light wireact as above but will not havprotection function.

The warning light system is used tmonitor air bag ECU, bumping sensocharging device, warning lighconnecting line and power. (Refer tChapter 1-5 “Maintenance Remindeand warning buzzer”.)


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NOTICE

The following cases indicate thatfault exists in the airbag restraintsystem:● When “start/stop” switch is in

IGNITION ON mode, the warninglight is not lighted.

● When “start/stop” switch is inIGNITION ON mode, the warninglight will not turn off or will belighted again after being turned offafter 5 seconds.

● When “start/stop” switch is in OFFmode, the warning light will belighted.

● The warning light will be lighted orblink while the car travels.

FRIENDLY TIPS

If fault occurs, please contact BYDauthorized service station forexamination of the air bag system.Otherwise, the airbag restraintsystem might not work normally In

the case of an accident!

Indicator lamp for unfastening of co-driver seat belt (if installed)

If your L3 car is equipped with seat beltwarning sensor, you will see an indicatorlamp for unfastening of co-driver seatbelt on the No.1 switch set on the centralcontrol panel of the instrument panel (asshown in the black shade in the above

figure). It is used together with seat belt.When a passenger who sits on theco-driver seat does not wear seat belt,the lamp will be lighted and give outalarm sound to remind him. After thepassenger buckles up the seat belt, thelamp will turned off. If no passenger sitson the co-driver seat, the lamp willremain turned off.

When air bag might not be triggered

Non-head-on collision with wall

Collision with concrete column, treeor other lon and thin ob ects


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In the above stated cases, air bag mightnot be triggered. The figure above is anexample.

In the following cases, the front air bagmight not be triggered. If your car isequipped with the front row seat side airbag and curtain type air bag module, thefront air bag might not be triggered.However, the front row seat side air bagand curtain type air bag might betriggered.

When air bag might be triggeredBump into the lower part of rearend of large truck

RolloverRear end collision


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In the above stated cases, air bag mightbe triggered. The figure above is an

example.

NOTES

● As air bag is designed to match aspecified car type, any modificationto suspension, tire size, bumper,chassis and OEM equipment willcause unfavorable effect on safetyair bag. Do not use any part of theairbag restraint system on othertypes of cars. Otherwise, it mightcause invalidation of airbagrestraint system and injury.

● Please wear seat belt and maintaincorrect sitting position while thecar is traveling. If you do not wear aseat belt or maintain an incorrectsitting position while the car isdriving, an accident which triggersairbag restraint system mightincrease your injury risk.

● It is important for a driver to keep

his chest away from the steeringwheel for at least 25 cm, which willprovide the most effectiveprotection for the driver when thesystem is triggered. That is, the

front seat and the head rest shouldbe adjusted in accordance withbody size of a driver. The drivershould slightly bend his arms to an

extent reaching almost straighcondition.

● Do not paste or place and objector decoration on the surface of thsteering wheel cover and th

surface near the safety air bag othe right side of the instrumenpanel. The two places can only bcleaned with dry or slightly wecloth. Do not strike the two placewith force.

● The children are prohibited to son the front row seat without anprotection. Otherwise, air batriggered in an accident mighcause severe injury.

● There should be no other personsanimals or objects between thdriver/the front seat passenger anthe safety air bag. It is verydangerous for a child who iembraced by an adult sitting in thfront row.

● For example, telephone supportcup, ash tray and any other fixturare prohibited to be installed on th

cover of the safety air bag or withiits function scope. Otherwise, thair bag triggered in an accidenmight increase injury risk.


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● It is prohibited to alter anycomponent of the airbag restraintsystem, including correspondinglabels.

● Only BYD authorized service

station can operate on the safetyair bag, including removing it forrepair or other parts (for example,removal of the steering wheel).

● Please replace the airbag restraintsystem within 15 years sincemanufacture date of the car (asshown on automobile certificateand maintenance manual).Replacement must be conducted

by BYD authorized service station.If you have replaced a part of theair bag system before the date,please make records on the servicemanual.

● The safety air bag can provideaccident protection function onceonly. Once the air bag is triggeredor damaged, the system must bereplaced.

● When selling the car, please handover all related document to thenew owner. If the safety bag isturned off, please hand over relateddocument to the new owner.

● When disposing any part of the caror the airbag restraint system,please observe related safetyprocedure and disposal procedure.BYD authorized service station is

familiar with these regulations.Maintenance manual gives adetailed description of disposalprocedure.

● The airbag restraint systemprovides strong interferenceresisting and disturbance resistingcapability against surroundingelectromagnetic interference andelectromagnetic disturbance.However, in order to avoid anaccident, please use the car inaccordance wit

Documents

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