BYD G3-Owner's Manual20110610-EN PDF

BYD G3 AUTO Owner’s Manual
BYD G3 AUTO
Owner’s Manual
BYD AUTO CO.LTD
I
Preface
Thank you for choosing BYD G3AUTO. For better use and maintenance of your BYD G3, please do read this manual carefully.
BYD G3 adopts electrical fuel injection (EFI) engine with complicated wiring structure. Please do NOT add electrical appliances,
such as anti-theft systems, central controlled door locks, power window, audio equipment, etc. to BYD G3 without permission;
otherwise any failure caused by it will not be covered by the ―Warranty" of BYD.
Please follow strictly the instructions where ―Safety Friendly Tips‖ and ―Auto Damage‖ are indicated in this manual to avoid the
possibility of injuries or damages.
The notice types and their purposes are as follows Safety Sign
Tips
Precautions to avoid vehicle damage or personal injury
Note
Precautions to be followed to make maintenance easier
The illustrations provided in this manual are for reference only.
The safety sign indicated by the

figure above means ―Do NOT do it‖
or ―Do NOT let it happen‖.
BYD Auto Co., Ltd. reserves the right for revising technical characteristics and contents of this manual without prior notice.
Your valuables comments and opinions will be warmly welcomed.
II
Table of Content
Overall Unit Parameters of BYD G3 .............................................................. I
Vehicle Identification of BYD G3................................................................... II
1. Operation of Instruments and Controllers ................................................. 1
1. Instrument Panel Appearance ....................................................... 1
2. Keys and car door .......................................................................... 6
3. Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and Sunroof . 22
4. Lighting, Wiper, Defroster and Others......................................... 37
5. Instruments and Maintenance Indicators .................................... 45
6. Parking System ............................................................................ 55
7. Automobile Multimedia System ................................................... 57
8. Air Conditioning System ............................................................... 65
9. Other Equipment .......................................................................... 73
2. Tips on Driving BYD G3 ........................................................................... 77
3. Starting and Driving .................................................................................. 90
4. Emergency Treatment.............................................................................. 98
5. Anti-corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance ..................................... 111
6. Maintenance Instructions ....................................................................... 117
7. Self-maintenance.................................................................................... 125
1. Foreword ..................................................................................... 125
2. Engine and Chassis ................................................................... 131
3. Electric Appliance ....................................................................... 140
8. Part Specifications .................................................................................. 151
III
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
Length ㎜ 4600
Dimensions Width ㎜ 1705
Height ㎜ 1490
Wheelbase ㎜ 2610
Front ㎜ 1480
Track
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
In-line 4-cylinder, 16-vavle, In-line 4-cylinder, water-cooled,
Type
water-cooled, natural air inflow DOHC
Displacement L 1.488 1.839
Engine Rated Power kw 78 79 90
Maximum Gradeability ﹪ ≥30 ≥35
IV
Two vehicle identification number labels

Vehicle Identification of are posted respectively in the engine
BYD G3 compartment and on the left upper side
Vehicle Identification Number 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.
1. Indication sign of engine coolant

2. Warning sign of the air conditioning
system
3. Warning sign of cooling fan
Figure above shows the fuel grade

indication sign, which is posted on the
inner side of the fuel lid.
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Engine Number
Figure above shows the indication sign Figure above shows the indication sign The engine number is marked on the
of the child protection device, which is of tire pressure, which is posted below engine cylinder body as the figure above
posted below the child protection lock on lock ring of the left front door. shows.
the back of the rear vehicle door.
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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
1
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
2
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
3
Combination Instrument Appearance
1．Tachometer 2．Speedometer 3．Water Thermometer

4．Odometer 5．Fuel Gauge 6.Information Display
4
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

Front Fog Light Indicator
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
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 cell phone.

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 Using Mechanical Key in Electronic
interference posed by
electromagnetic wave to these Intelligent Key
device. Electromagnetic wave may To use mechanical key in electronic
cause unexpected results to these intelligent key, pull down the switch to
Intelligent Keys and Mechanical Keys devices. release the key as shown in the figure.
Make sure to put back the mechanical
1. Intelligent Key – used to open/lock all
Note key after use.
doors and available in two types:  Pay attention to the following
electronic intelligent key and items when using intelligent keys:
card-type intelligent key. Electronic  Do not attach any object which
intelligent key can be used to may block electromagnetic wave
open/lock doors, make emergency (such as metal container) to the key.
alarm and search for car at distant  Do not knock the key forcibly
place. on other projects.
 Do not place the intelligent key
in high temperature, direct sunlight
2. Mechanical key (in electronic or on engine hood for long time.
intelligent key and car-type intelligent  Do not clean the key in water or
key) – is used to open/lock doors and ultrasonic washer.
trunk.  Do not put the intelligent key near
any device which may produce
electromagnetic wave, such as a
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Using Mechanical Key in Card-type Wireless Remote Control When operating, please press the
Intelligent Key switch slowly and firmly.
Electronic intelligent key includes
To use mechanical key in card-type electronic components. Please follow
intelligent key, pull out the key as shown the following instructions to avoid any
in the figure. Make sure to put back the damage to the key.
mechanical key after use.  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.
Electronic Intelligent Key For more detailed information, please
contact BYD service station.
1. Lock UP Switch If the electronic key cannot function well
2. Unlock Switch in normal operation range, or when the
indicator on the key is dim or off:
3. switch
 Check whether there is radio
4. Mechanical key
station or transmitter nearby which
Key Number Plate 5. Indicator
may interfere with the key.
 Battery may have depleted. Check
The key number is indicated on the Wireless remote control system is
designed to open/lock all side doors the battery in the key. To replace
number plate, which shall be kept
at a distance of some 1m from the car the battery, please see ―Replace
separately at a safe place.
together with some additional Battery of Electronic Intelligent
If the key is lost or you need to make a
functions. It is available only on Key‖.
spare key, BYD service station can
electronic intelligent key. If you lose the electronic intelligent key,
reproduce a key according to the key
please contact BYD service station as
number.
soon as possible to prevent the car from
It is recommended to take note of the
stealing.
key number and keep it at a safe place.
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To lock/unlock all doors at the same time, manually in 30 seconds. Otherwise all
press down the switch on the key slowly doors will be locked up automatically.
and firmly. If you press and hold the
locking/unlocking switch, the key will not
Lock: press down locking switch to lock function repeatedly. You must release
up all doors. The turn signal lights will the switch first for repeated operation.
flash once.
Check whether all doors have been

locked up firmly.
Lock If any door is still open, use lock-up

switch to unlock all door locks. When
unlocking, the turn signal lights will not
Locking Operation flash but the warning buzzer beeps
once.
Unlock: press down unlocking switch to Finding car

unlock all doors. The turn signal lights
will flash twice.
Finding Car Operation
If power supply is at ACC or ON, the
doors cannot be opened/locked by the When the car is under anti-theft state,
key. press down locking switch and the car
will give out a long sound with the
When unlocking all doors with electronic turning signal lights flashing for 15
intelligent key, even if the doors are not seconds. When you can not find your
opened, the interior lights will be turned car, this function is useful to locate it.
Unlock
on and remain on for 15 seconds before
going out. Under searching state, press the locking
Unlocking Operation switch again to enter the search state for
When using electronic intelligent key to the second time.
unlock doors, please pull open a door
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Switch Replace the card-type intelligent key

Long press switch for 2 seconds, battery in the following steps.
the car will give out intermittent warning 1. Pull out the mechanical key in the
sound with turn signal lights flashing. arrow direction.
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 3. Inset the new battery into the
The replacement of card-type key intelligent key, and then put back the
battery is simple and you can do it by mechanical key.
yourself. You shall use CR2025 lithium
battery or equivalent for replacement. Note
 Make sure the poles of battery
are installed properly.
Warning  Do not operate battery with wet
Pay close attention to prevent the hands, which may cause
battery from being swallowed by rusting.
2. Take out battery.  The card-type key is not
children.
waterproof; do not let water
enter it.
Note
 Only use batteries After battery replacement, check
recommended by BYD service whether the card-type intelligent key can
station or their equivalent for work normally. If it still cannot work,
replacement. please contact BYD service station.
 Dispose depleted battery
according to local laws.
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Replace Electronic Intelligent Key Replace the electronic intelligent key

Note Battery battery in the following steps.
 Without permission, do not
alter the emission frequency, Replacement of the battery may
increase the emission power damage the key. It is recommended to
(including but not limited to have BYD service station replace the
adding emission frequency battery. If you have to replace it by
amplifiers), equip external yourself, please use flat screwdriver and
antenna or use other emission CR1632 lithium battery or equivalents.
antennas.
 Use of the electronic intelligent
key should not produce any Warning
harmful interference to any Pay close attention to prevent the
legal wireless communication battery or components from being
services; stop use of it swallowed by children.
immediately if any interference
is found and do not use it until Note
the interference has been 1. Pull down release switch and take out
 Do not touch the circuit with mechanical key.
eliminated. hands, otherwise the static
 When using a micropower 2. Open electronic key cover with a flat
produced may damage the screwdriver or similar tools.
radio device, it must key.
withstandby interference of  Do not leave out any
radio services and radiation components when replacing
interference from industrial, the key battery.
scientific and medical devices.  Only use batteries
 recommended by BYD service
intelligent key near aircrafts or station or their equivalent for
airports. replacement.
 Dispose depleted battery
according to local laws.
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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
4. Put the battery with positive terminal antenna or use other emission
3. Remove the depleted electronic
(+) on the top into the battery box, then antennas.
intelligent key with a flat screwdriver or
 Use of the electronic intelligent
similar tools. Insert the tool into guide firmly install the key cover and insert the
key should not produce any
groove and apply force in the direction mechanical key into the electronic harmful interference to any legal
as shown in the figure above to remove intelligent key. wireless communication
the battery.
 Make sure the poles of battery services; stop use of it
are installed properly. immediately if any interference
Note  Do not operate battery with wet is found and do not use it until
Do not amend the battery cover to hands, which may cause the interference has been
rusting. eliminated.
avoid fault.
 Do not touch or move any  When using a micropower radio
component or part inside the device, it must withstandby
electronic key, other its normal interference of radio services
function may be affected. and radiation interference from
 Pay attention to not bending the industrial, scientific and medical
terminals when inserting the devices.
battery. The battery box shall be 
free of dust or oil taint. intelligent key near aircrafts or
 Reinstall the key cover firmly. airports.
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Intelligent Access and Starting

System Warning
● People with heart pacemaker and
This system has the following function: defibrillator shall be kept away
● Wireless remote control function (See from antenna of intelligent
―Wireless Remote Control‖ in this access and starting system, as
Chapter for details.) electromagnetic wave may affect
normal use of these devices. For
● Access function and starting function information on position of the
(see ―Access Function and Starting antenna, please refer to “Antenna
Function‖ in this Chapter) Position” in this chapter.
● Drivers with heart pacemaker and
● Steering lock function (refer to defibrillator and people using Access Function
―Steering Lock Fuction‖ in this Chapter. other medical electronic devices
shall inquire manufacturer about
● Button Starting fuction (for details, interference posed by
please see ―How to Start Engine‖ in this electromagnetic wave to these
Chapter). device.
Electromagnetic wave may cause
unexpected results to these
devices.
Starting Function
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Access and Starting Function Steering Lock Function Antenna Position

When the doors are locked through 1 Antenna in carriage
Intelligent key (electronic or wireless remote control or microswitch, 2 Antenna out of carriage
card-type) can unlock/lock doors and the steering wheel will be locked.
start engine.
When the key is in the car, if you press
Access Function – unlock/lock doors. down ―Engine Start Stop‖ switch, the
+ For detailed information, please see steering lock will be released
―Front Door‖ in this Chapter.
automatically. If green indicator on the
―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch flashes,
Starting function – when intelligent key it means steering lock cannot be
is in the car, it can switch power supply released. To release it, press down
mode and start engine. For detailed ―Engine Start Stop‖ switch and shake the
information, please see ―Engine steering wheel slightly. If the green
Starting‖ in this Chapter.
indicator still flashes, it means the
steering lock has fault and please
contact BYD service station for help. For
details, please see ―Start Engine‖ in this
Chapter.
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Active Region ● When the intelligent key is touched or If you cannot get in the car when the
covered by metal objects. intelligent access and keyless
After an intelligent key is registered, the ● When you operate the door handle starting system can not function
access and starting engine function is quickly. normally, you can use wireless
available in the active region. ● When the intelligent key is close to remote control function to
1 Access function active region – some door handle. unlock/lock all doors.
0.7m m from the handle microswitch of ● When somebody else operates
the front outer door. If the key is too wireless remote control function on a car When the intelligent key of another car
close to door handle or window, the nearby. is near to the intelligent key of your car,
access function may not be activated. ● When the battery is depleted. (To it may take a longer time to unlock the
2 Starting engine function active region – replace battery, please see ―Replace doors, which is normal.
in carriage. Card-type Intelligent Key Battery‖
If the key is on instrument panel or floor, and ‖Replace Electronic Intelligent Key
or in trunk or glove box, the starting Battery‖ in this Chapter.)
engine function may not be activated. ● When the intelligent key is near high
voltage devices or noise-generating
In the following cases, intelligent access devices.
and engine starting function may not ● When you take the intelligent key
work normally: together with a key for intelligent access
● When there are facilities nearby which and engine starting system of another
give out strong electromagnetic wave, car or other radio devices.
such as broadcast tower, power plant, ● The intelligent key may not work
radio station and telecommunication normally even in the active region due to
signal tower. your location or profile of the car.
● When you take the intelligent key
together with mobile telecommunication
devices, such as a two-way radio device
or cell phone.
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Depleted Intelligent Key Battery You can also conduct the procedure Save Battery Power
above with a card-type intelligent key
The key will communicate with the car
If the indicator for electronic which has a depleted battery to start even when you are not driving the it. Do
intelligent key does not flash and its the engine. not leave the key near the car (within
starting function cannot start the 2m).
engine, the battery may have If the car is not used for a long time, the
depleted. You shall replace the on-vehicle battery may deplete. To
battery as soon as possible. (Please prevent battery over discharge, please
see “Replace Battery of Electronic disconnect the negative terminal of the
Intelligent Key” in this chapter. ) battery.
In this case, you can start the engine
with card-type intelligent key. To activate intelligent access and
starting system again, please make
If the card-type intelligent key is not any of the following actions:
available or also has a depleted battery, a. When the intelligent key is available,
you can start the engine in the following press the microswitch on the door
steps: handle of the front outer door.
b. Make radio remote control operation.
1. Step on brake pedal or press down
If an intelligent key receives strong
―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch, the key
electromagnetic wave for long period,
position indicator of the intelligent key the battery will run low quickly. Intelligent
system on the combination instrument key shall be kept at least 1m away from
will turn on with the buzzer beeping the following devices:
once. ● TV set
2. Put the electronic intelligent key near ● PC
―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch within ● Cell phone charger
30 seconds after the buzzer beeps, the ● Lamp holder
If you cannot access the car or start
buzzer will beeps once again, indicating ● Fluorescent lights
the engine with the card-type
that you can start the engine.
intelligent key, the battery may have
3. Start the engine with 5 seconds after Warning
depleted. Please replace the battery
the buzzer beeps. Unauthorized amendment and
as soon as possible. (Please see
“Replace Battery of Card-type alteration may result in failure of
Intelligent Key” in this chapter. ) some devices.
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If intelligent access and starting Front Door Lock and Unlock

system fails, please contact BYD
service station. You shall take all When you enter active region with a
intelligent keys with you, which are registered intelligent key (electronic or
required in repairing this system. card-type, the former is shown in the
figure) for the intelligent access and
Note
starting system, you can lock / unlock all
 Without permission, do not alter
doors without using the key.
the emission frequency,
increase the emission power
(including but not limited to
adding emission frequency
amplifiers), equip external
antenna or use other emission
antennas. Unlocking/Locking with Mechanical
 Use of the electronic intelligent Key
key should not produce any Insert the key into lock hole and
harmful interference to any legal rotate it.
wireless communication Lock up: turn the key clockwise.
services; stop use of it Unlock: turn the key anticlockwise.
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.
 Do not use the electronic
intelligent key near aircrafts or
airports.
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Locking Operation Unlocking Operation Anti-theft System
Press down the microswitch button Press down the microswitch button
on the outer door handle slowly and on the outer door handle slowly and
firmly. All doors will be locked at the firmly. All doors will be unlocked at
same time. The turn signal lights will the same time. The turn signal lights
flash once. will flash twice.
In the following cases the doors will not When the doors are unlocked, you shall
be locked when pressing the open a door in 30 seconds. Otherwise
microswitch. all doors will be locked up automatically.
● When any door is not closed.
●Pressing the locking button while When using intelligent access and
opening/closing any door. starting system, check whether the
● When the engine is not shut down. doors are unlocked before pulling the To prevent the car from theft, under
● When the power supply is at ACC or door handle. anti-theft status, if any door is
ON. opened the system will give out alarm
sound.
While the alarm system gives out sound,
the turn signal lights will flash.
System Settings
1. Shut down the engine.
2. All passengers shall get off.
3. Lock up all doors.
When all doors are locked, the anti-theft
indicator will remains on. The anti-theft
system will be set up automatically after
10 seconds. The anti-theft indicator will
flash after the system is set up.
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Start Engine (b) Start Engine

Before Starting Engine Button Starting Function
1. Check the environment around the When an intelligent key is in the car,
car before getting in. press ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch to
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, start engine.
seat cushion height, head Before starting, you shall follow
protection device height, steering instructions in ―(a) Before Staring
wheel angle and height. Engine‖.
3. Adjust interior and exterior Normal Starting Steps
rear-view mirror. The engine can be started only when an
4. Make sure all doors are closed. intelligent key is in the car.
5. Fasten seat belts. When stepping on brake pedal or clutch
4. Make sure the indicator is flashing How to Start Engine
before you leave the car. pedal, indicator on the ―ENGINE START
(a) Before Staring Engine STOP‖ switch will turn green. Press
If anyone in the car unlocks the door, the 1. Apply parking brake firmly.
anti-theft system will be activated. So do ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch slowly
2. Shut down all unwanted lights and
not leave anybody in the car. to start the engine.
electrical devices.
3. AT: Shift gear shift lever to P or N If Engine Stops Working
Activate Anti-theft System gear. Restart the engine in the normal starting
The system will give out alarm sound in MT: shift gear shift lever to Neutral procedure.
the following cases: gear.
 Any door is unlocked when the 4. Step brake pedal or clutch pedal to Note
intelligent key access function is the bottom. When there is grease on your
not used. Note hands, do not touch “ENGINE
 The power supply is turned on  Each starting attempt shall be START STOP” switch.
when the intelligent key starting no more than 5 seconds, or it
function is not used. will cause overheating of engine
Disable Anti-theft System or wires. Warning
You can use the following means to  Do not let cold engine run at When “ENGINE START STOP”
disable anti-theft alarm: high speed. switch fails in operation, stop
 Unlock doors with remote control.  Check the engine immediately if operating it immediately and contact
 Unlock doors with microswitch. it has difficulty in starting or BYD service station.
stalls frequently.
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When Engine Cannot Start When pressing down “ENGINE Please contact BYD service station
START STOP” switch, if the starting to check the car and all keys.
function is not normal, the possible In some cases, the intelligent access
causes are: and keyless starting system cannot
function normally due to environment
 If the intelligent key does not
factors. For details, please refer to
function, the key position indicator
―Intelligent Access and Starting System‖
of the intelligent key system on the
in this chapter.
combination instrument is on with
―Key battery is low‖ displayed on
Drive and Parking with Intelligent
the right information screen, the
Access and Starting System
key battery may have depleted.
Hold the key near ―ENGINE Tips on Using Intelligent Access and
Starting System
START STOP‖ switch, the engine
may start up. (For details, please
With the Intelligent Access and Starting
refer to ―Intelligent Access and
System, you can start the engine only
Starting System‖ in this chapter.)
when an intelligent key is available.
The engine cannot start in the following Please replace intelligent key
battery. (Please see ―Replace In some cases, the intelligent key may
cases: have been brought away by some
 When press down ―ENGINE Card-type Intelligent Key Battery‖
passenger and thus the engine cannot
START STOP‖ switch, if the key and ‖Replace Electronic Intelligent
be started. In addition, the driver may
position indicator of the intelligent Key Battery‖ in this Chapter.)
ignore that the power supply switch is
key system is on with the buzzer  The engine is started repeatedly in
not at OFF when leaving the car.
giving out warning tone and ―Key is short period.
Before leaving and entering the car, the
not detected‖ is displayed on the Wait for 10 seconds before starting
driver shall make sure the intelligent key
right information screen, it means the engine again.
is on the hand.
the key is not in place. If starting fails, orange indicator on
 Even the intelligent key is in the car the ―ENGINE START STOP‖
switch flashes. Note
(for example, on floor, in cup holder,
 If orange indicator on the ―ENGINE Do not touch “ENGINE START
trunk or glove box), the engine
START STOP‖ switch flashes, it STOP” switch in driving.
cannot be started in these cases.
means steering lock function may
have fault.
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For emergency stall in driving, please （A） When pressing down “ENGINE （C） When pressing down “ENGINE
press ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch START STOP” switch to connect START STOP” switch to connect
for over 3 seconds. the power, the instrument the power, green “ENGINE
warning buzzer gives out a tone START STOP” indicator flashes.
with “Key is not detected”
displayed on the right It means steering lock is locked up; to
information display. release it, pressing down ―ENGINE
START STOP‖ switch and shake the
It means the driver does not take the steering wheel slightly at the same time.
intelligent key when entering the car.
Key position indicator of intelligent key
system on the instrument panel will be
on for 8 seconds with ―Key is not
detected‖ displayed on the right
information screen. Make sure the
intelligent key is in the car before
operating ―ENGINE START STOP‖
switch.
（B） When pressing down “ENGINE

START STOP” switch to connect
the power, the instrument
Key Position Indicator of Intelligent
warning buzzer gives out a tone
Key System
with the indicator flashing and
“Key battery is low” is displayed
System Function Indicator
on the right information screen.
If any of the following warning, please
It means the intelligent key battery is low.
follow the instructions below:
Replace intelligent key battery in time to
ensure that Intelligent Access and
Starting System function normally.
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Chapter 1
Section 3
Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and

Sunroof
Seats................................................................................................................... 23
Front Seats ......................................................................................................... 23
Seat Belts ........................................................................................................... 24
Airbag for Driver and Front Passenger ............................................................. 28
Steering Wheel................................................................................................... 34
Outer Rearview Mirrors...................................................................................... 35
Inner Rearview Mirror ........................................................................................ 35
Power Sunroof (optional) ................................................................................... 36
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Seats Front Seats Adjustment of Front Seats
In driving, all passengers shall lean on Notice on Seat Adjustment

seatbacks which has been adjusted to Adjust the driver seat to include the
vertical position, and use seat belts pedals, the steering wheel and the
correctly. instrument panel controller into the
easy-control range of the driver.
Tips Tips
● The car shall not start until all ● Do not adjust the seat in driving, as
passengers has been seated well. sudden movement of the seat may
Do not sit on folded seatback, cause the car out of control.
baggage or in trunk as in ● In seat adjustment, take care to
emergency braking or collisions, avoid collision between the seat
passengers who have not been and passengers or baggage.
seated straightly or have not ● After the seat adjustment, shake it
buckled the seat belts may be to make sure it is locked up at its
seriously injured. position.
● In driving, do not let passengers ● After seat adjustment, lean 1. Adjustment Rod for Seat
stand up or move among seats; backward to make sure the seat Longitudinal Position
Otherwise, they may be seriously back is locked up at its position. Hold the rod in the middle and pull it
injured in emergency braking or ● Do not place things under the seat; upwards. Move the seat frontward
collisions. this may affect the seat lockup and backward to the desired position
mechanism or push the seat with pressure of your body and then
adjustment rod randomly, which release the rod.
may cause movement of the seat 2. Hand Wheel for Seat Height
and result in losing control of the Adjustment
car. Rotate the hand wheel for seat height
● In seat adjustment, do not put your adjustment to adjust the seat to
hand under the seat or near moving desired position. (Note: Economic
parts; otherwise your hand or model and Standard model does not
fingers may be injured. have this mechanism.)
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3. Adjustment Rod for Seat Back shows that children seated in rear seats
Angle Tips are better protected than children
Lean forward and pull the rod To reduce the dangerous possibility seated in front seats.
upwards, then lean backward to the that the passenger slides down the If a child has to be seated in the front
desired angle and release the rod. buckle of seat belt in collision, do not seat, the seat belt shall be properly
4. Adjustment Button for Headrest make the seat back over slant. Seat applied. In accidents, the quickly
Height belts can provide the maximum deployed seat belt may cause severe
protection in front and rear collision injury and even death to children if the
Raise Headrest accidents if the driver and seat belt is not fastened correctly.
Move the headrest to desired height and passengers sit straight and lean on
then release it. the seat backs. If the passenger is In front seats or rear seats, children
Lower Headrest lean on seat back slantwise, the belt shall be prevented from standing up or
Press and hold the button to lower the may slide along the hip and pose kneeling down. In emergency braking or
headrest to desired position, and then pressure to abdominal part. In crashes, unprotected children may be
release it. front-collision accidents, over seriously injured. Similarly, do not seat
Remove Headrest obliquity of the seat may increase the children on your legs as in this way they
Press and hold the button, lift up and risk of human injuries. can not be sufficiently protected.
remove the headrest.
Reinstall Headrest Seat Belts Tips
Insert the link rod of headrest into the In driving, passengers shall be
bush, keeping the groove facing forward. Notice on Seat Belt: seated on the seats and fasten the
Press and hold the button, push down BYD strongly require that the driver and seat belts correctly. Otherwise, in
the headrest to desired position, and passenger in the vehicle wear seat belts emergency braking or crashes,
then release the button. at any time to reduce the possibility of passengers in the car are more
injuries in accidents. prone to be severely injured.
Seat belts equipped on the vehicle are

designed for adults.
Children shall be seated in rear seats

with seat belt
applied properly. Statistics of accidents
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Follow the instructions below when Tips In emergency braking or crashes, the
using seat belt: Seat belt is designed for adults, retractor will lock the seat belt. If the
so it is not suitable for child. It is body inclines forward fast, it will also be
● One seat belt shall be applied to one
passenger only. It’s not allowed that two recommended that child be locked. Slow and steady operation can
or more passengers share one seat seated in rear seats. drag out the seat belt so that you can
belt—even for children. feel free.
● Do not over slant the seat back. The 3-point Seat Belt Tips
seat belt provides the best protection ● After the tab is inserted, make sure
when the seat back is in the upright it is locked up to the buckle firmly
position. (Refer to instructions on seat and the seat belt is not twisted
adjustment) Do not leave small objects, such as
● Pay attention to not damaging the belt coins, paper clips, etc. in the
or other part of the seat belt. Prevent buckle, as they may affect the
them from being caught in the seat or proper connection of the tab and
the door.
the buckle.
● Check the seat belt regularly to see
● If seat belt functions abnormally,
whether it is cut, worn or loosen.
Damaged parts shall be replaced with immediately inform BYD service
new ones. Do not disassemble or modify station. Before repaired, do not sit
the system. on the seat with damaged seat belt
● Keep seat belt clean and dry. For Adjust the seat according to your as it cannot protect passengers
cleaning, use neutral soap water or demand, and sit upright leaning on and may cause injuries.
warm water. Bleaching agents, dyes or the seat back. To fasten seat belt, pull If you cannot pull the seat belt out from
grinding cleaning agents are not suitable it out of the retractor and insert the the retractor, drag to tighten it and then
for seat belt cleaning - they may tab into the buckle. release it. Then, you can pull it out from
severely reduce the protection the retractor.
performance of the seat belt. (See A clicking sound indicates well
―Interior Cleaning‖ in the manual). connection of the seat belt. When shoulder safety belt for rear seat
● After serious crashes, the seat belt Length of seat belt can be automatically is extended fully, retract it slightly and it
system (including bolts) should be adjusted according to the passenger will be locked at that position prevented
replaced, even if the damage is not figure and the seat position. from extension. To release the
obvious. shoulder safety belt once again, retract it
completely and then pull it out again.
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Seat Belt with Height Regulating Adjust the position of lap belt and
Device should safety belt.
Keep the lap belt as low as hip – it is not

allowed to lock it around waist. Move up
Tighten
the shoulder belt through lock plate to
the belt adjust the belt to proper position.
Too high
Tips Keep it as low as hip

● Lap belt high above waist and
loose safety belt may cause
severe injury to the passenger in Adjust the height regulating device to fit
collision and other accidents your body.
when the passenger slip
downward. Try to keep lap belt as Raise: move up the height regulating
low as hip. device.
● For safety, shoulder safety belt To release belt, press the button on
shall not be lower than the upper Lower: press down the regulating the buckle and the belt will retract
arm. button of height regulating device, and automatically.
slide the device downwards.
If the seat belt cannot smoothly retract
Make sure the device is locked in place automatically, pull it out to see whether
after adjustment is finished. there is any knot or twist. Make sure it is
twisted when retracting.
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Tips Sit upright in seat and lean on the Tips

Make sure shoulder safety belt at the seat back. Fasten the seat belt and ● Lap belt which is high above waist
middle of your shoulder. Keep the insert the tab into the buckle. or loose may cause severe injury to
belt away from neck, but also prevent the passenger in collision and other
it from falling off the shoulder. A clicking sound indicates well accidents when the passenger slip
Otherwise the belt’s protection connection of the seat belt. downward. Try to keep lap belt as
performance will be reduced in low as hip.
accidents, which may cause severe If the seat belt is not long enough, keep
injury to passengers. the tab perpendicular to the seat belt Tips
and pull the tab. Keep the safety belt as ● After the tab is inserted, make
2-point Seat Belt low as the hip. sure it is locked up to the buckle
firmly and the seat belt is not
Draw out Too high twisted
● Do not leave small objects, such
as coins, paper clips, etc. in the
buckle, as they may affect the
proper connection of the tab and the
Adjust it to a
buckle.
proper position
● If seat belt functions abnormally,
immediately inform BYD service
station. Before repaired, do not sit
on the seat with damaged seat belt
as it cannot protect passengers and
may cause injuries.
Retract the excessive length of the
seat belt and adjust its position.
To shorten the seat belt, pull the unfixed

end. Keep the lap belt as low as hip – it
is not allowed to lock it around waist,
and then adjust its position.
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As a supplemental restraint system System Components

(SRS), airbag system is a supplement
to seat belts. It can provide extra
protection for heads and chests of
the driver and passenger and reduce
casualties in severe frontal crashes
The airbag system cannot take the place

of seat belts and is only a part of the
whole passive safety protection system
of the car. Note that the airbag system
has the best protection performance
To release belt, press the release button only when working together with
on the buckle. fastened seat belts. For the safety of
yourself and your family, please pay
Airbags for Driver and Front special attention to the ―Tips‖ and SRS airbag consists of the following
Passenger ―Notice‖ in this section. components and their positions are
shown in the figure below:
● Please keep the seat belt 1. SRS warning light
fastened in driving. 2. Front passenger airbag assembly
● Please keep sitting in correct (airbag and air charging system)
posture so that the protection 3. Airbag electronic control unit (ECU)
effect of the seat belt and airbag 4. Driver’s airbag assembly (airbag and
system can be taken into full play. air charging system)
● Children shall be seated in rear 5. Impact sensor
seats. 6. Safety belt warning sensor (optional)
● Do not dismount parts of the
airbag without permission. Airbag ECU consists of a safety sensor
and an airbag sensor.
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Airbag Warning Indicator This warning indicator is intended to Indicator for Unfastened Front
monitor airbag ECU, impact sensor, air Passenger Seat Belt (optional)
charging device, warning light,
connecting wire and power supply. (For
details, please refer to ―Maintenance of
Indicators and Warning Buzzer‖ in
Section 1-5)）
Note If BYD G3 comes with a seat belt

If any of the following conditions, warning sensor, on the 1# switch group
airbag system may have trouble: of central control panel on the console,
● The indicator is not on after you will see an indicator for unfastened
turning on the ignition switch. front passenger seat belt. It works
● 5s after the ignition switch is together with the seat belt, when the
turned on, the warning light won’t front passenger seat is occupied with
Airbag system is monitored by ECU go out or, after going out, the seat belt unfastened, this indicator
and integrates self-diagnosis flashes and turns on again. will turn on with warning tone for
function. Its status is indicated by ● The indicator is on after turning reminding. When the front seat belt is
warning indicator on instrument off the ignition switch. fastened, this indicator turns off. This
panel. ● The indicator turns on or indicator shall be off when the front
flashes in driving. passenger seat is not occupied. If any
● Airbag warning light will be on for 5 Tips difference from the above description,
seconds after turning on ignition If any trouble with airbag system, there is abnormality with the airbag
switch, then it will goes out and please send the car to BYD system.
remains for over 5 seconds, which service station for check and
indicates that the system is normal. repair. Or in case of an accident,
● If the airbag is disabled by BYD the airbag system can not provide
service station, the warning protection as designed.
indicator still functions as
described in the above procedure,
but it does not provides protection
any more.
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Airbag Triggering Conditions ECU setting of BYD airbag system has The airbag can be expanded within a
taken various common misuse and few fractions of a second so as to
The airbag is designed to be triggered
domestic road conditions into full provide extra protection for the driver
under the following conditions: severe
consideration. However, as causes and and the passenger in accidents.
frontal collision accidents and some
conditions of crashes are widely variable,
special collision accidents.
for the sake of your safety, please Airbag expansion can produce a rather
strictly abide by this manual to use the loud noise but, in general, won’t cause
In case of minor front collision, side
car correctly and avoid misuse; injuries (the possibility of ear ringing or
collision, rear collision or roll-over,
otherwise, the expected protection effect temporary deafness exists, but these
generally airbag system won’t be
of the airbag cannot be ensured. problems can recover soon). The gas
triggered. In such accidents, the seat
produced in deployment of the airbag
belt, if fastened, can protect the driver
Protection Principle of Airbag may have some smell but won’t lead to
and passenger in the normal way.
occupant poisoning. Normally a little
Once the airbag system is triggered, air smoke will be emitted after the airbag is
The decisive factor for triggering the will be immediately inflated into the deployed. This is not indication of a fire,
airbag system is the result of judgment airbag and make it expand rapidly in so please do not worry about it.
through comprehensive intelligent front of the driver and the passenger.
comparison of the deceleration curve, The occupants will fall into the expanded
which is produced in a collision and airbag and the forward inertia is reduced,
acquired by the electronic control unit thereby reducing the severity of injury to
(ECU), with the set value. If the signals, their heads, necks and chests.
such as deceleration, produced and
detected in the collision is lower than the The specially designed airbag can, after
set reference value in the ECU, the expansion, absorb energy when
airbag won’t be triggered even though pressed by the body of the driver and
the car may have been severely the passenger in an accident, and
deformed in the accident. discharge the air out at a certain rate so
as to reduce the force applied by the
airbag on the occupants, further
relieving injuries to them. After accident,
the airbag is deflated as air in the bag is
discharged, so the front view of the
driver is not affected.
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Conditions to Trigger Airbag ● In case of the conditions described

in the figures above, SRS airbag may Hit under a truck.
Hit bulges on the side of the road, be deployed.
safety strips or stones on the street.
● If the car is subject to severe
impact from the bottom, SRS airbag
may be deployed.
Conditions That Cannot Trigger

Airbag
Suffer from being hit on its side by Hit a cement pillar, tree or other
Hit a deeper pit. other cars. slender objects.
Knock into a wall laterally. Suffer from a rear-end collision.

Come into contact with the ground
on the way down.
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airbag deployment may increase the on the lap.

The car rolls. risk of injuries in accidents. ● Any accessories, such as phone
● It’s very important for the driver to holder, cup holder and ashtray, shall
maintain a distance of at least 25cm not be installed on airbag decoration
between the chest and the steering lid or within airbag deployment
wheel, which allows maximum range. Otherwise in airbag
protection when the airbag system is deployment there may be increased
triggered. That is to say, it’s risk of personal injury.
necessary to adjust the front seats ● Don’t make any modification to any
and the headrest according to the part of the airbag system, including
figure of each occupant; in addition, labels.
the driver’s arms shall only bend ● All operation to the airbag,
● In case of the conditions described slightly, stretching nearly straight. including removal of airbag required
in the figures above, SRS airbag may ● Do not paste or cover the surface of for repairing other parts (such as
not be deployed. the steering wheel lid or the surface detachment of the steering wheel),
near the airbag on the right of the can only be made by BYD authorized
Note instrument panel with any objects; service stations.
● The airbag is designed to match and do not make any other decorative ● The airbag system must be
certain vehicle models, any variation treatment at such places. There two replaced in a BYD authorized service
in suspension, tire size, bumper, places shall be cleaned only with dry station within 15 years as of the date
chassis and other original or slightly wetted cloth, and it is of delivery (manufacture date
equipments may adversely affect the prohibited to knocked at such places indicated in the quality certificate and
function of the airbag. In addition, it violently. Repair Manual). If the airbag is
is strictly prohibited to apply any ● It is prohibited to let child sit in the replaced before that date, it shall be
airbag parts to other vehicle models; front seat without protection. If a recorded in the Repair Manual.
otherwise it might lead to airbag collision triggers the air bag, the
system failure, resulting in personal child passenger may get seriously protection in one accident. Once the
injuries. injured or even killed. air bag is triggered or damaged, the
● In driving, please wear the seat belt ● Don’t leave any person, animal or system must be replaced.
properly and maintain a correct object between the driver/front seat ● Please hand over all material
sitting posture. In driving, if you do passenger and the air bag supplied with the car to the next
not wear the seat belt and lean deployment range. It is extremely owner when transferring the car.
forward or sit in an incorrect posture, dangerous for an adult to hold a child Please note that if the airbag is
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disabled, the material shall be Disable Airbag

handed over to the next owner as Tips
well. According to applicable regulations, If the air bag system needs to be
● When disposing the car or the airbags for the driver and the front disabled on special occasions,
airbag system parts, please comply passenger can only be disabled in the please have it done in a BYD
with applicable safety regulations cases below: authorized service station.
and disposal procedures. BYD ● When it is impossible to keep a 25cm Otherwise, it may cause serious
service stations have a good distance between the center of the injuries or death!
knowledge of these regulations and steering wheel and the chest of the After disabling the airbag, please
the detailed disposal procedure is driver even though the driver seat is recover the airbag protection
also available on Repair Manual. adjusted properly. function in a BYD authorized
● The air bag system has strong ● When special equipment needs to be service station as soon as
resistance capacity against the installed for the disabled within the possible,
surrounding electromagnetic range of the steering wheel.
interference. However, to avoid ● When adjustment of the front seat is
accidents, please do not use the
required for specific reasons, the seat
vehicle beyond the electromagnetic
cannot be kept within the scope set by
environment specified by national
laws. the manufacturer.
● The airbag system of BYD G3 has Disabling of the airbag system shall be
taken various misuses and road conducted by a BYD authorized service
conditions into full consideration. station. After a certain airbag is disabled,
However, avoid serious impact at the the BYD authorized service station will
bottom of the car and do not drive paste a label on the corresponding
toughly in poor road conditions in position and make a record in Repair
order to prevent accidents. Manual.
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Supplemental Information Steering Wheel
● Please read this manual thoroughly. If

you want to sell or dismantle the car,
please notify the owner or the
demolition unit that the car is
equipped with airbag system, and
recommend them to read the manual
carefully.
● After the airbag system is deployed,

please don’t touch any part of the
airbag module to avoid burning, and If any of the following cases, please
ask a BYD authorized service station contact BYD service station:
to remove it. Once the air bag system To change angle of steering wheel,
has deployed, please install a new ● SRS Airbag is inflated. hold the steering wheel and press
airbag system as soon as possible. down the steering wheel adjusting
● There is collision at the front part of handle, then adjust the steel wheel to
● The airbag system only functions in the car (dashed part in the figure desired angle and finally release the
case of serious frontal collisions. It above) which is not severe enough to handle.
doesn’t mean that the airbag system trigger the deployment of the airbag.
has problems when it doesn’t respond ● Cushion of steering wheel or cover of Tips
to the collision, but improper front passenger airbag (dashed part in ● Do not adjust steering wheel in
maintenance or failure to repair faulty the figure above) is scratched, driving. It may cause wrong
parts may affect the normal cracked or has other damage. operation of the car and result in
performance of the airbag system. an accident.
● After adjustment, shake the
steering wheel to make sure it is
locked firmly.
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Steering Wheel Main Switch Outer Rear-view Mirror Controller Inner Rearview Mirror
(optional)
Under Radio mode, press ― ‖

and ‖ ‖ on the main switch of the
steering wheel to search for radio
channel; press ―MUTE‖ button for mute
mode.
Outer Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rear-view mirror with this

switch. Adjust the inner rearview mirror to an
1. Selection switch – it is used to select angle where you can just see the rear
which rear-view mirror shall be adjusted. of the vehicle in it.
Press the switch to select L (left) or R In night driving, you can adjust the
(right). adjusting rod toward yourself to weaken
2. Control switch – it is used to adjust the dazzle caused by headlights of the
the rear-view mirror. following vehicle.
Press switch as per your demand. Daytime driving——the rod is in position
When ignition switch is at ―ACC‖ or ―ON‖, 1.
Adjust the outer rearview mirrors to you can adjust the mirror. At this position, reflection in the rearview
an angle where you can just see side mirror has good clarity.
view of the car. Note Night driving——the rod is in position 2.
If the rear-view mirror is frozen, do Note that the rearview clarity may be
Tips not manipulate the controller or reduced by some extent to weaken glare
● Do not adjust rear-view mirror scrape the surface of the rearview at night.
in driving. It may cause wrong mirror. Use a spraying deicer to Inner rearview mirror has direction
operation of the car and result in remove the ice on the surface of the indication function (optional), which will
an accident. rearview mirror. activated when:
Ignition switch is on ACC/ON position.
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Power Sunroof (optional) Use the switch beside the front

interior light to operate the sunroof. Tips
● In driving, any part of the body,
The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖. such as head, hand, shall be kept
The guard plate of sunroof can be away from sunroof when it is open.
opened/closed manually. Otherwise, severe injury may be
caused in emergency braking or
Sliding accident.
Open‖ press ―SLIDE‖ side of the switch. ● Before closing the sunroof, make
The sunroof guard plate will open sure that no part of the body, such as
together with the roof. head, neck and hand, will be trapped,
Close: press the opposite side of or it may cause severe injury.
―SLIDE‖ of the switch. ● When the intelligent key is left in
As preventive measure, the roof will stop the car, do not let any passenger
Sliding at semi-close position before closing (especially child) stay in alone.
completely. So you shall press the Otherwise he/she may be trapped by
switch for a second time after releasing sunroof when operating it.
it to close the roof completely. Unattended passenger (especially
child) is exposed to severe danger
Tilting under this condition.
Tilt upwards: press ―UP‖ side of the
switch.
Tilt downwards: press the opposite side
of ―UP‖ of the switch.
You can stop the power sunroof at any
desired position. The roof will move
when you press down the switch and
Tilting stop when you release the switch.
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Chapter 1
Section 4
Lighting, Wiper, Defroster and Others

Headlight and Turn Signal Lights ...................................................................... 38
High Mount Brake Light ..................................................................................... 40
Emergency Light ................................................................................................ 40
Front Fog Light (optional) .................................................................................. 41
Rear Fog Light and Headlight Adjustment ........................................................ 41
Rear Interior Light............................................................................................... 42
Front Interior Light(With sunroof control switch)............................................... 42
Front Interior Light(Without sunroof control switch) ......................................... 43
Front Windshield Wiper and Washer ................................................................ 43
Rear Windshield Defroster................................................................................. 44
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Headlight and Turn Signal Lights Buzzer Light Indicator wheel.

(When auto light control is not The blue indicator for high beam
available) If you open driver’s door when the headlight on the combination instrument
width-indicator lights are turned on, the indicates that the headlights are turned
buzzer will give warning reminding you on.
to turn off the lights.
Headlight High Beam Flashing
Note (position 1) – push the rod upwards
To prevent the battery from over (position 1), when releasing the rod, the
discharge, when the engine is not high beam flashing will be turned off.
running, do not keep lights on for The blue indicator on the combination
long time. instrument indicates that the high beam
headlights are turned on.
Turning the knob to ―OFF‖ can also
make the high beam headlights flash.
Headlight
Turn on the following lights: rotate

headlight/ turn signal light knob.
Position 1 – width-indicator lights,

number plate light and combination
instrument background light, etc.
The green indicator on the combination
instrument indicates that the High/Low Beam – rotate the light
width-indicator lights are turned on. adjustment knob to headlight gear, to
Position 2 – headlight and all above use low beam, push the rod to position 2;
mentioned lights. to use high beam, turn on the headlight
and push the rod downwards (position 3)
to the side away from the steering
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Turn Signal Lights Headlight and Turn Signal Lights If you need to turn on lights when
(if auto light control system is entering dark places, such as tunnel,
To give out turn signal, push the light available) garage, rotate the light adjustment knob
handle forward/backward to position to position 2 to turn on headlight.
1.
The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖.
After the vehicle has finished turning,

the handle will reset to its original
position automatically; but in lane
changes, you must reset it manually.
To give out lane change signal, push the

handle upwards/downwards to position
2 and hold there.
Headlight
If the green turn signal indicator on the Turn on the following lights: rotate Illumination intensity sensor is located
combination instrument flashes at a light adjustment knob. on the top of driver’s instrument panel.
higher speed than normal, it means front Position 1 – width-indicator lights, Do not leave any objects within this area
or rear turn signal bulb is burnt out. number plate light and combination or stick any object on the windshield
instrument background light, etc. around this area to avoid shutting light
The green indicator on the combination from the sensor.
instrument indicates that the If you open driver’s door when ignition
width-indicator lights are turned on. switch is on ―ACC", ―LOCK‖ or removed
Position 2 – headlight and all above and when headlight switch is turned on,
mentioned lights. the headlights will go out automatically.
Position 3 (―Auto‖) – headlight and/or all To turn on the light again, turn the
light (same with position 2) ignition switch to ―ON‖ and turn on the
These lights will turn on/off according to headlight switch. If the car will be parked
environment brightness automatically. for over one week, make sure headlight
switch is turned off.
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Note Turning the knob to ―OFF‖ can also High Mount Brake Light
To prevent the battery from over make the high beam headlights flash.
When you step on brake pedal, the light
discharge, when the engine is not will be turned on together with the rear
running, do not keep lights on for brake light, giving warning that the car is
long time. in braking to prevent accidents.
Emergency Light
Turn Signal Lights

To give out turn signal, push the
headlight/turn signal light handle
High/low beam – to use high beam, turn upwards/downwards to position 1.
The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖. To turn on emergency light, press
on the headlight and push the handle down this switch.
outwards (position 1). To use low beam, After the vehicle has finished turning,
the handle will reset to its original All turn signal lights will turn on and flash.
push the handle to yourself (position 2). To turn the lights off, just press this
position automatically; but in lane
changes, you must reset it manually. switch.
The blue indicator for high beam When you had to park the car at a place
headlight on the combination instrument To give out lane change signal, push the
handle upwards/downwards to position where parking may cause an accident,
indicates that the headlights are turned you shall turn on the emergency lights to
on. 2 and hold there.
IF the green turn signal indicator on the give warning to other drivers.
combination instrument flashes at a Try to park the car far away from road.
High Beam Headlight Flashing (position When emergency lights are turned on,
3) – push the handle backwards fully. higher speed than normal, it means front
or rear turn signal bulb is burnt out. switch for turn signal lights do no
When release the handle, the headlight function.
will be turned off.
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Note Rear Fog Light and Headlight When headlights are turned off, even if
To prevent the battery from over Adjustment you turn on the headlight switch again,
discharge, when the engine is not the rear fog lights won’t be turned on.
running, do not leave the switch
at ON position on for long time. When all other lights are turned off, rear
fog lights will go out automatically. To
turn on the rear go lights, press the
Front Fog Light (optional)
switch again under the condition
mentioned above.
Headlight beam direction adjustment

knob can be used to adjust the beam
direction according to the actual load
state of the car.
To turn on rear fog lights, press down 5 positions are available on the
this switch. Rear fog light will be adjustment knob.
turned on in the following cases:
Passenger and Cargo Load Knob
When front fog lights are turned on – in the Car Position
when headlight or width indicator lights Passengers Trunk load
To turn on the front fog lights, rotate are turned on, the rear fog lights will be Driver N/A 0
the ring knob around the turned on.
headlight/turn signal light switch Driver + front N/A 0
handle. When width-indicators lights When front fog light switch is turned off – passenger
are turned on, the front fog lights will when the headlights are turned on, the All seats are N/A 0.5
also be turned on. rear fog lights will be turned on. occupied
When rear fog lights are turned on, the All seats are Max. trunk 2
The front fog light indicator on the rear fog light switch on the instrument occupied load
combination instrument indicates that panel will give out light. Driver Max. trunk 3
the front fog light is turned on. load
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Rear Interior Light Lighting Access System Front Interior Light(With sunroof
When the switch is at ―DOOR‖ position, control switch)
the light will be turned on if any door is
opened. When all doors are closed, the
light will remain on for some 30 seconds
before going out.
But in the following cases the light will
go out immediately:
● When ignition switch is at ―ON‖ and all
doors are closed.
● Using wireless remote control to close
and lock all doors.
Slide the switch when you need to When all doors are unlocked with
turn on rear interior light. wireless remote control, rear interior
light and ignition switch indicator light
The following positions are available on will remain on for some 30 seconds
the rear interior light switch: before going out. To turn on front interior light, press
To enable/disable this function, please the switch. To turn off front interior
- Always on refer to section 1-2 ―Settings of Optional light, press the switch again.
- Off Functions‖.
- Turn on the light when any door is
open. When all doors are closed, this
light will go out.
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Front Interior Light(Without sunroof This switch is used to control the To spray cleanser, push the control
control switch) operation of front windshield wiper and handle to yourself. The cleaner will
washer, with 5 functional positions: spray cleanser with the wiper wiping.
MIST: Mist mode When releasing the switch, the cleaner
OFF: turn off the wipers and washers stops spraying cleanser and the wipers
INT: intermittent operation stop after several cycles.
Low: continuous operation at low In freezing weather, before using
speed cleaner you shall warm up the
HI: continuous operation at high speed windshield with defroster, which can
To select a functional position, just prevent the cleanser from freezing on
push the control handle windshield and affecting the front view.
upwards/downwards.
At LO and HI mode, the wiper will wipe Note
continuously.
When the windshield is dry, do
To set the wiper to MIST mode, push the
not use wiper or the glass may be
control handle upwards from OFF
scratched.
position. The wiper will wipe at high
● Functional positions of front reading speed until you release the control
[Add Cleanser]
light switch is shown in the figure above. handle. In this way the windshield can
If the cleaner does not function, the
be cleaned quickly.
cleanser tank may be empty. Please
Front Windshield Wiper and Washer At INT mode, the wiper will wipe once
check the cleanser level. If the cleanser
each 3-4 seconds, which is suitable for
level is below ―LOW‖ mark, you shall
lightly rainy days.
refill the cleanser.
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To remove fog or frost on the rear

Note windshield, please press this switch.
Please adjust the concentration of The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖.
the cleanser according to the The slim heating wire at the internal side
external temperature. With improper of the rear windshield will make the
concentration, the cleanser may glass clear quickly. The indicator will be
freeze on the windshield and affect turned on, indicating that the defroster is
the driver's view, and the cleanser in in working.
the tank may also freeze. Press the switch again and the defroster
Do not use engine cooling fluid as will be turned off.
cleanser, which may cause damage When an auto AC controller is installed,
to the paint of the car. the system will be turned off
automatically after the defroster
Rear Windshield Defroster operates for some 15 minutes.
Remove the fill cap of cleanser tank, and After the rear windshield becomes clear,
check the cleanser level on the fluid make sure to turn off the defroster.
level gauge If the level is near ―LOW‖ Leaving defroster operating for a long
mark, please add cleanser until it time will cause discharge of battery,
reaches ―HI‖ mark on the fluid level especially when the car is stopped
gauge. frequently. Defroster is not intended to
The cleanser added shall be remove rain and snow.
windshield glass cleanser, if it is not
available you can use clean water as Note
substitute. But in cold region you shall ◆ When manual AC controller is
use windshield glass cleanser with installed: to prevent battery
anti-freezing agent It is available in BYD discharge, turn off the defroster
service stations and most auto part switch when stopping the
stores. For mixing ratio of water and engine.
anti-freezing agent, please refer to ◆ When clean the internal side of
manufacturer’s instructions. the rear window, pay attention
to not scratching or damaging
heating wire or its connector.
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Chapter 1
Section 5
Instruments and Maintenance Indicators

Left Information Display ..................................................................................... 46
Tachometer......................................................................................................... 47
Maintenance of Indicator Lights & Warning Buzzer ......................................... 48
Right Information Display ................................................................................... 49
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Left Information Display When the fuel level is near to ―E‖ mark When power supply is at ON, this
with the information screen displaying gauge indicates the temperature of
 Fuel Gauge ―Please refill fuel‖, you shall add fuel as engine cooling fluid. The engine
soon as possible. temperature varies with climate and
On slope road or in turning, the shaking engine load.
fuel in the tank may cause the fuel
indicator flashing or ―Please refill fuel‖ If the main warning light is on with
displayed on information screen before ―Cooling Fluid Overheated‖ displayed on
the normal refilling time. the right information screen, it means
the engine cooling fluid is overheated.
 Engine Cooling Fluid Temperature When the engine is overheated, you
Gauge shall stop the car to cool down the
engine.
The engine may get overheated in the
following cases:
● Driving uphill in hot days;

● When the car is stopped frequently in
When power supply is at ON, this driving, the AC device is turned on with
gauge indicates remaining fuel the engine running in idle state for a long
amount in the fuel tank. time.
● When the care is used to tow a trailer.
Almost Full – all eight grids are lighted.
Almost Empty – the last grid is flashing. Note
Generally the fuel shall be more than 1/4 ◆ Do not remove the thermostat
full. in the engine cooling system,
otherwise the engine may run
In braking, accelerating and turning, the abnormally.
indicator may flash quickly, which is ◆ When the engine is
caused by shaking fuel in the tank. overheated, do not continue
driving.
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 Odometer and Dual Short Mileage You can use one to calculate remaining Tachometer
Odometer fuel amount (TRIP A) and use another to
record the mileage of each trip (TRIPB).
3. Trip/Reset button (ODO TRIP button
on the left) – reset the dual short
mileage odometers and change the
display mode.
Tachometer displays the engine

speed in rpm (round per minute) by
multiply the reading by 1000. Make
To change the display mode, press gear shift according to the
down and then quickly release the ODO tachometer reading can prevent
TRIP button. Pressing the button engine from over speed running.
repeatedly, the odometer will display the
following information in cycle: Total Driving at over high engine speed will
This screen displays the following Mileage (ODO) – Short Mileage lead to excessive wear of the engine
information. Odometer (TRIPA) – Short Mileage and higher fuel consumption.
Odometer (TRIP B) - Total Mileage
1. Odometer – displays the total travel (ODO). Note
mileage of the car. To reset a short mileage odometer, Do not allow the pointer to enter
2. Dual Short Mileage Odometer – switch the information displayed on the read area, which means the
display the travel mileage after the two screen to the reading of it firstly, then engine may severely damaged.
short mileage odometers are reset to press TRIP button for over 2 seconds
zero respectively. and release the button after it is reset to
zero.
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Maintenance of Indicator Lights & Warning Buzzer
In driving, if any indicator light is on or

information is displayed on the right screen Solution
or the buzzer gives out warning tone
Parking brake indicator
Possible cause: low braking fluid level, braking system failure, parking brake is not
（a）
released.
Stop driving and contact BYD service station immediately.
Indicator for unfastened seat belt.
（b） Wear driver’s seat belt.
Indicator for charging system fault.
（c）
Warning indicator for low engine oil pressure.
（d）
Indicator for engine fault
（e）
Send the car to BYD service station for a check.
（f） Smart key, key position indicator
Indicator for ABS fault
（g） Send the car to BYD service station for a check. If the parking brake indicator is also
on, stop driving and contact BYD service station immediately.
Service Indicator
（h）
Indicator for opened door.
（i）
Check and make sure all doors are closed.
Indicator for airbag fault
（j）
Main warning indicator
（k）
Pay attention to information displayed on the right screen.
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Right Information Display Time Adjustment

④ The order of value adjustment is hour
Information switch button (DISP button Clock setting is realized through value- minute value – tens digit and
on the right) – used to switch between combination of DISP button on the right single digit of year value – month value-
and set up information. and ODO TRIP button on the left of the day value – hour value.
combination instrument.
⑤ When finishing adjustment of day
① Switch to clock interface through value, long press ODO TRIP button for 2
DISP button, and press ODO TRIP seconds to exit clock setting and the
button on the combination instrument to interface will shift to clock interface
enter clock setting interface, and the automatically; press ODO TRIP button
hour value on the screen begins flashing. again to go to step 1.
At this time, press DISP button once to
increase the hour value by 1; press and ⑥ During operation, if you long press
hold the button the value will be ODO TRIP button for 2 seconds, the
displayed from 00 to 23 in cycle. interface will switch to clock interface
automatically.
② Press ODO TRIP button again, the
hour value stop flashing and the minute During setting, if you stop operation
value begins flashing. At this time press before adjustment is finished, the clock
DISP button once to increase the minute setting will be regarded as completed
value by 1; press and hold the button the and the current time value will be
value will be displayed from 00 to 59 in accepted after 10 seconds.
cycle.
○3 Press ODO TRIP button again, the

minute value stop flashing and the
single digit and tens digit of year value
begins flashing. At this time press DISP
button once to increase the minute value
by 1; press and hold the button the value
will be displayed from 09 to 49 in cycle.
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 Driving Information Display

Press TRIP button to switch driving Display item Description
information, and available items and When the power supply is at ON, the clock will
Clock
display order are shown in the table always be displayed.
below: When the power supply is at ON, the date will be
Date
displayed by default.
The total fuel consumption since the last
Fuel consumption resetting, press ―DISP‖ button for 2 seconds to
reset this item.
The average fuel consumption / 100 km since
Average fuel consumption the last resetting; press ―DISP‖ button for 2
seconds to reset this item.
Instant fuel consumption Instant fuel consumption amount.
The expected travel mileage of the remaining
fuel, which is calculated by a combination of
Oil mileage average fuel consumption and instant fuel
consumption. The actual mileage may be
different from this value.
The average vehicle speed since the last
Average speed resetting; press ―DISP‖ button for 2 seconds to
reset this item.
Clock and date adjustment is in increment cycle
Clock setting
mode.
The time after engine starting or the last
Driving time resetting; press ―DISP‖ button for 2 seconds to
reset this item.
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 Prompt Information Display
Display description or buzzer tone Description

Key is not detected If key is not detected, this information will be displayed after pressing starting switch.
Low key battery This information prompts key battery is running low. Please change battery.
Parking braking is not released. When vehicle speed is over 5km/h and the parking braking is not released, this
information will be displayed with buzzer warning.
Please refill fuel When remaining fuel is low, this information will be displayed with buzzer warning.
 Fault Information Display
Display description or buzzer tone Description

This information will be displayed when the cooling fluid temperature is over high. Stop
Cooling fluid temperature is over high
the car immediately and contact BYD service station.
The engine oil is not sufficient. Stop driving and contact BYD service station
Low engine oil pressure
immediately.
This information indicates that there is fault with charging system. Stop the car
Check charging system
immediately and contact BYD service station.
This information indicates that brake fluid level is low or there is fault with braking
Check brake system
system. Stop the car immediately and contact BYD service station.
This information will be displayed when there is fault with ABS or braking system.
Check ABS system
Contact BYD service station for a check immediately.
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(a) Braking System Warning Light Tips (b) Seat Belt Indicator
If any of the following cases, park
When ignition switch is at ON, the the car in a safe place and contact The light will remind the driver to fasten
indicator will be on in the following BYD service station immediately. seat belt.
cases: ● When engine is running, even if
the parking brake is released, When ignition switch is at ON or START,
● When Braking Fluid Level is low… the light remains on. if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened,
In this case the brake may be this indicator will be turned on. The seat
Tips abnormal, which means the belt will remains on until the driver’s seat
When braking fluid level is low, brake stopping distance is belt is fastened.
continued driving is dangerous. longer. Step on the brake pedal
forcibly for emergency cut-off. (c) Discharging Warning Indicator
The car shall be checked by BYD ● Braking system warning light is
service station in the following cases. still on when ABS warning light This light remind you that the battery in
is on. discharging state.
● When ignition switch is at ON, the light In this case, the anti-lock brake
is not on even when the parking brake system does not function and If this indicator is on during driving, there
is applied. the car will be extremely may be fault in charging system.
● When the parking brake is released, unstable.
even if ignition switch is turned on, the The engine can start up normally until
light is not on. the battery is depleted. Turn off all
During operation if the light is on electrical appliances, such as AC, fan
temporally it does not mean that there is and radio, and drive the car to the
fault. nearest BYD service station for repair.
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(d) Low Engine Oil Warning Indicator (e) Engine Fault Indicator If any of the following cases, parts
This indicator will be turned on when monitored by the indicator system
This indicator warns you that engine oil there is fault with engine EFI system. may have problem, and please
pressure is low. When the light is turned on, please contact BYD service station as soon
contact BYD service station for as possible.
In driving, if this indicator flashes or repair/check as soon as possible.
remains on, stop your car away from the ● When ignition switch is at ON, this
road and stop the engine immediately. (F) Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator light never turns on or is always on.
Contact BYD service station for help. This indicator will turn on when the fuel ● This light is turned on in driving.
in the tank is running low. You shall refill During operation if the light is on
When the engine is in idle running, this the tank as soon as possible. temporally it does not mean that there is
indicator will flash occasionally or turns On slope or in turning, the shaking fuel fault.
on after emergency braking. In this case, in the tank may cause the indicator to be
if the indicator goes out in acceleration, turned on earlier. Tips
it means this system is normal. When braking system warning
(g) ABS Warning Indicator indicator is on, if ABS warning
When the engine oil level is low, this When ignition switch is at ON, this light indicator is still on, please park
light will also be turned on. This light is will be turned on. If the anti-lock brake the car at a safe place and contact
not intended to indicate engine oil level. system is normal, the light will be turned BYD service station immediately.
Engine oil level shall be checked by off after several seconds. Later if the In this case, the anti-lock brake
dipstick. system gets it trouble, this light will turn system does not function and the
on again. car will be extremely unstable.
Note When ABS warning light is turned on
Do not continue driving when the and braking system warning indicator is
warning light is on – even a short turned off, anti-lock braking system is (h) Door Open Warning Indicator
distance may damage the engine. disabled but the braking system still This light will remains on until all doors
functions normally. are closed.
In this case the wheels may be locked in
braking in emergency braking and on
slippery road.
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(i) SRS Warning Light Check Maintenance Indicators

Note
When ignition switch is at ON, this light 1. Apply parking brake. In driving, if the red warning
will be turned on. And it will be turned off 2. Open a door. indicator (such as indicator for
after some 5 seconds. It means the Door open indicator shall be turned discharging, braking, engine oil,
airbag system functions normally. on. water temperature) on the
This warning indicator is intended to 3. Close the door. instrument panel is turned on,
monitor airbag ECU, impact sensor, air Door open indicator shall be turned you shall stop the car
charging device, warning light, off. immediately and check for fault
connecting wire and power supply. 4. Turn ignition switch to ON, but do not as per instructions in this manual.
If any of the following cases, it means start the engine. If necessary, please call for help
there is fault with parts monitored by All maintenance indicators shall be for BUD service station.
warning indicator system. Please turned on except door open indicator.
contact BYD service station for a check ABS indicator shall be turned off after
as soon as possible. several seconds. SRS indicator shall
● When ignition switch is at ON, this be turned off after some 6 seconds.
light never turns on or is always on. If any maintenance indicator or buzzer
● This light is turned on or flashes in does not function as per the procedure
driving. above, please have the car checked in
BYD service station as soon as
(j) Buzzer Light Indicator possible.
When width-indicator lights or headlights
are turned on, if you open driver’s door,
the buzzer will give out warning tone.
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Chapter 1
Section 6
Parking System
Parking System .................................................................................................. 56
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Parking System When parking the car, apply the

parking handle firmly to avoid Tips
random move of the car. Before driving, make sure that
parking handle is released fully
Setting: pull up parking handle. To get and the parking system indicator
better holding force, step on and hold goes out.
the brake pedal firstly until the parking
handle is pulled up.
Releasing: pull up parking handle (1)
slightly, press down lock-releasing
button (2) and then release (3).
To remind you that the parking handle is
applied, the parking system indicator on
the instrument panel will remain on until
the parking handle is released.
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Chapter 1
Section 7
Operations of Instruments and Controllers
Automobile Multimedia System

Multimedia System (optional) ............................................................................ 58
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Multimedia System (optional)
Disc exit button Mute button
Auto station Manual station

selecting button selecting button
AUX button
Radio button
Scanning and Sound effect
previewing button adjusting button
CD button USB button
Power/Volume
Digital preset keys
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Multimedia System Radio Selection Scanning and Previewing (SCAN)
FM/AM Radio Five ways are available for you to Scanning and previewing is available to
Multimedia system on your BYD search radio station on the selected play all the saved radio stations on all
auto can receive AM and FM band waveband as follows: manual station the wavebands for previewing. To
clearly. Meanwhile, digital preset key selection (TUNE), auto station selection enable this function, press SCAN button
makes it easy for you to select your (SEEK), scanning and previewing and then release it. ―SCAN‖ will appear
favorite radio station. (SCAN), auto station scanning and on the screen. Multimedia system will
saving (long press SCAN) or digital play all the saved radio stations on all
Operations of Radio preset button. the wavebands for about 5 seconds.
Only in the position of ACC (I) or ON Without any operation at the moment,
(II), can you operate the sound Manual Station Selection (TUNE) system will continue to play the next
system. Press power/volume button Using manual station selection button radio station; when it plays your desired
(PWR/VOL) or FM/AM button, you (TUNE), you can receive your desired station, just press SCAN and then you
can start the Multimedia system. broadcasting frequency. Press the top of can listen to it.
Turn power/volume knob TUNE, you can adjust to high frequency; Preset (PRESET)
(PWR/VOL), you can adjust the press the bottom of TUNE, you can You can store the frequency of your
volume. adjust to low frequency. When your favorite radio stations under the six
desired frequency appears on the digital preset keys. Digital preset keys
At last, the received waveband and screen, just stop pressing. are available to save radio stations in
frequency will be displayed. To AM1 and AM2 on the AM waveband well
change the waveband, just press Auto Station Selection (SEEK) as FM1, FM2 and FM3 on FM
FM/AM button. Every time you press Auto station selection is available to waveband respectively.
FM/AM button, waveband will switch search radio station with a strong signal In saving frequency, you shall follow the
from FM1 to FM2, FM3, AM1 and on certain waveband automatically. To steps below:
AM2.If you listen to the stereo radio enable this function, press the top or 1. Select your desired waveband
station, "ST‖ will appear on the bottom of SEEK button and then release (AM or FM).
screen. If you drive through the it. Sound system will scan up or down 2. Use manual station selection
place with weak radio signal, ―ST‖ from the current frequency according (TUNE), auto station selection
will flicker on the screen. the place you press. When it searches (SEEK), or scanning and previewing
certain station with strong signal, it will (SCAN) to receive your desired radio
stop searching. station.
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3. Select the preset number (1～ the digital preset keys (1～6).Then, you Balance/Fader
6) for saving your desired station, can select the preset radio station with Sound intensity of each speaker can be
press this key for 2 seconds and these digital preset keys (1~6).If you adjusted by these two modes. Left &
then the station will be saved don’t like to listen to the channel saved right sound intensity can be adjusted by
under the corresponding preset through auto scanning, you can use the Balance while front & rear sound
number. digital preset key to save other intensity can be adjusted by Fader.
4. Repeat the operations above frequencies. First, search your desired Press AUDIO button and you can select
from 1 to 3, you can save 12 AM frequency by manual station selection Balance or Fader. Turn the volume knob
radio stations and 18 FM radio (TUNE), auto station selection (SEEK) and you can adjust Balance or Fader to
stations. or scanning (SCAN), and then save a satisfied level. The displayed number
Once the frequency of radio station them under the selected digital preset is what you set currently.
is saved, simply press the key as mentioned above.
corresponding digital preset key and Treble/Bass
you can listen to this radio station. Volume Adjustment By using these modes, you can adjust
If storage batteries on the car are Bass, treble, balance and fader are the timbre to a favorite level. Press
detached or used up or fuse of radio adjustable. Press the sound-effect AUDIO button and you can select treble
is taken down, the preset channel adjustment button (AUDIO), you can (TRE) or bass (BAS) mode. Turn the
will be cancelled. select your desired mode. Every time volume knob and you can adjust the
you press AUDIO button, the mode will timbre to a favorite level. The displayed
Auto Station Scanning and Saving switch from BAS to TRE, BAL, and FAD number is what you set currently. After
(long press SCAN) in order; after one circle, short press you stop using the volume knob to
Long press SCAN for about 2 ―AUDIO‖ button, the interface of screen adjust the mode for three seconds, the
seconds, system will automatically will return to the current mode. If the system will get back to the current mode
search the radio station with strong mode is changed, corresponding mode automatically.
signal and save them to FM1, FM2 name will be displayed on the screen
and FM3 or AM1 and AM2.Press one by one. Mute
auto station scanning and saving If a quiet environment is needed
button (SCAN), you can enable this temporarily, you can quickly turn off the
function. Then, ―SCAN‖ on the sound of speaker by mute button.
screen will flicker at the frequency of
1Hz.Altogether, 12 AM and 18 FM
radio stations can be saved under
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Playing Compact Disc To achieve the best effect for playing To fast move the disc in the same
To play compact disc, the ignition CD-R, please only use the high-quality program, just long press SEEK button.
switch must be turned to disc with the mark of ― ―.Making a Long press the top of ―SEEK‖ button to
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).You can CD-R shall be completely closed. By fast forward and its bottom to fast rewind.
operate CD player with the doing so, the disc can be played on the When it reaches your desired position,
controlling device which can also be CD player. This device is not designed just release the button. Short press the
used to operate the radio. To select for CD-RW. top of ―SEEK‖ button, the system will
CD player, please press DISC button. When playing the CD, press FM/AM skip forward to the beginning of next
You will see "CD‖ and the number of button and you can switch to radio mode. program. Shot press the bottom of
ongoing program displayed on the Press DISC button again and the ―SEEK‖ button, the system will skip
screen. System will continue to play system returns to CD mode and starts backward to the beginning of current
CD until you change the mode. playing from the point where it stops last program.
Insert a CD into the CD slot and the time. Press it again and the system will skip to
driver will absorb it and start playing. the beginning of last program. During
After the system finishes playing, it During playing, if you turn off this system playing, you can achieve such functions
will return to the very beginning and by pressing PWR/VOL button or shutting as pause, repeat (RPT), preview (INT)
play the CD again. down the ignition switch, the disc will or random play (RDM).
remain in the driver. Start this system
Notes： again and the player will start playing Pause
Please do not use the disk with any from the point where it stops last time. In CD mode, press 1 to pause. Play-time
adhesive label. As the label may curl, Press Exit button and you can take out of the current track will flicker on the
it may lead to the disc to be locked in the disc from the driver. screen for reminding. Press 1 again and
the device or cause other faults. it can get back to normal playing.
Please do not play the 8cm (3 inch) If the disc is released out but not taken
disc. You are only allowed to play the away from the disc slot for ten seconds, Repeat (RPT)
standard round disc. Deformed disc it will enter again automatically. To To enable this function, just press 2 in
may be locked in the driver or cause start playing this disc, just press DISC CD mode. ―RPT‖ will appear on the
other faults. button. screen for reminding. The system will
During playing the disc, you can select replay the current program continuously.
music and change program by SEEK Press 2 again and you can disable this
button. function.
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Preview (INT) Operations of USB/AUX Interface Repeat (RPT)

When you enable this function, the This system can play MP3/WMA music Two repeating functions are available –
system will sample all the programs on the external USB drive through USB you can repeat one file and also one
on the selected disc in the order of interface, can also input audio signal whole folder as well.
recording. To enable this function, through AUX interface and play music
just press 3 in CD mode. ―INT‖ will through vehicle speaker. When you Short press 2 and ―RPT‖ will appear on
appear on the screen. The system insert the USB device, the system will the screen. The system will replay the
will play the first program for about switch to USB mode automatically and current file continuously. Press 2 again
10 seconds. Without any operation also play the music saved in it. You can and you can disable this function.
at the moment, the system will also perform the same operations as CD
continue to play each remaining music, such as play/pause, pre You can also long press 2 until you hear
program for about ten seconds. track/next track and fast forward/fast
a ―beep‖; " " will appear on the
When you search your desired rewind.
screen and then the system will repeat
program, just press 3 again. Through car data cable, you can
all the files in the folder you are listening.
connect the headphone jack of MP3
When the last file in the folder is over,
Random Play (RDM) player and AUX interface; when it
the system will get back to the first file
After you enable this function, the switches to AUX mode, the music in the
automatically and replay it. Press 2
system will play the programs on the MP3 player will be played through
again and you can disable this function.
disc in a random order instead of in Vehicle speaker.
the order of recording. To enable When playing the MP3/WMA music on
random play, just press 4 in CD the external USB drive through USB Preview (INT)
mode. ―RDM‖ will appear on the interface, you can also perform the Press 3 and ―INT‖ will appear on the
screen. Then, the system will select following operations: screen. The system will play the first file
and play the program in a random in the current folder for about ten
order. It will continue to do so until seconds. Without any operation at the
Pause
you press 4 to exit from random play. moment, the system will continue to play
In USB mode, press 1 to pause.
each remaining file in the current folder
Play-time of the current file will flicker on
for about ten seconds. When you search
the screen for reminding. Press 1 again
your desired program, just press 3
and it can get back to normal playing.
again.
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Random Play (RDM) CD Maintenance: When not in use, put it into a box so as
Press 4 and ―RDM‖ will appear on to avoid being contaminated by dust or
the screen. Then, the system will other things. To avoid deformation, you
play the files in the current folder in a shall keep it from direct sunlight or over
random order. Press 4 again, you heat.
can exit from random play. You shall wipe the disc with a clean soft
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to
the edge.
Folder Selection
You can select a folder by pressing 5
and 6.Press 5 or 6 to skip upward or
downward to another folder until the
required folder number appears on
the screen.
Please hold the edge of CD and do not
Notes: touch its front and rear surface. Do not
1. Users are advised to connect USB add any stabilizing ring or attach any
drive with car data cable, as direct label on the disc. Keep it from being
connection may cause destruction contaminated by fingerprint and ink of
and danger. felt-tip pen, or it will not be played
2. USB interface does not support normally or may be locked in the driver.
mobile HDD and MP3 player with
poor compatibility as well as the The inner and outer edge of new CD
USB drive over 1GB. may be a little bit rough. Plastic scraps
on the rough edge may peel off. If it
drops on the recording side, it may
cause skipping or other faults. Rub the
inner and outer edge of CD with the side
of pencil or pen and you can eliminate
these scraps.
Do not insert any foreign materials into
the CD player.
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Steeling Wheel Control Device of Mode (MODE) button is designed to If you are playing CD or things on the
Audio System (only for some change the mode. When using, press USB device, short press ―∧‖ and the
models) the button over and over, the mode will audio system will skip to the beginning
switch to FM, AM or playing CD (if disc of next program. Short press ―∨‖ and
is loaded) or playing MP3 music (if USB the audio system will skip to the
drive is connected to the USB interface) beginning of current program. Short
or audio play (if a player is connected to press it again and the system will skip to
Volume AUX interface.)Long press MODE and the beginning of last program. Then disc
you can turn off the audio system. number and program number will
appear on the screen.
The functions of channel button are the If AUX audio play now, there will be no
same as ―SEEK‖. If you are listening to response after you press it.
radio, you can press ―∧‖ to search the
Channel next channel with strong signal
Mode automatically; press ―∨‖ to search the
previous channel with strong signal
automatically.
There are 3 buttons for setting audio
system on the left of hub of steeling
wheel. These buttons make it easy
for you to operate the basic functions
of audio system without getting your
hands away from the steeling wheel.
Volume buttons ―+‖ and ―-‖ are
designed to adjust the volume. Press
and hold ―+‖ or ―-‖ until it reaches a
desired level, and then release it.
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Chapter 1
Section 8
Operations of Instrument and Controller
Air Conditioning System

Manual Air Conditioning System - ..................................................................... 66
Wind Mode Knob Settings ................................................................................. 68
Side Ventilation Opening ................................................................................... 70
Checking and Replacing the Filter of Air Conditioner ...................................... 70
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Manual Air Conditioning System -

- Control Panel
1. Wind mode knob

2. Speed regulating knob for blower
3. Temperature regulating knob
4. Rear defrost button
5. Internal & external recycle button
6. ―A/C‖ button
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Speed Regulating Knob for Blower Wind mode knob Internal & External Recycle Button
Turn this knob to regulate the rotating Turn this knob to select the air-flow Button operations to select the source of
speed of blower – five gears are ventilation opening. air flow.
available ―0, 1, 2, 3 and 4‖.Turn this 1. Instrument panel – air flow is mainly
knob clockwise to increase the wind from the ventilation opening of 1. Internal recycle- to recycle the air in
speed, counter-clockwise to reduce the instrument mounting plate. the car.
wind speed; the blower is shut down 2. Dual Source – air flow is from
until gear 0. ventilation openings of floor and 2. External recycle – to absorb the air
instrument mounting plate. outside into the system.
Temperature Regulating Knob 3. Floor – air flow is mainly form the When you press the internal and
Turn this knob to regulate the ventilation opening of floor. external recycle button, the indicator
temperature of air out – clockwise to 4. Floor/Windscreen – air flow is mainly (green) is on and the air-inlet mode is
increase the temperature; when you turn from the ventilation openings of floor internal recycle; press the button again,
it to the maximum position and can not and windscreen. the indicator is off and the air-inlet mode
turn it again clockwise, the temperature It is used together with internal and is external recycle.
reaches to the top; counter-clockwise to external recycle button in external
reduce the temperature; when you turn it recycle. “A/C” Button
to the maximum position and can not 5. Windscreen – air flow is mainly from To start the air-conditioning system, first
turn it again counter-clockwise, the the ventilation opening of turn the speed-regulating knob of blower
temperature reaches to the lowest. windscreen. (not gear 0), and then press ―A/C‖ button.
Then, the indicator (green) of button is
It is used together with internal and on. To turn off the air-conditioning
external recycle button in external system, press the button again (then
recycle. blowing natural wind) or turn the
For settings about wind mode knob, you speed-regulating knob of blower to gear
could refer to ―- wind mode knob 0.
settings‖ below
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Wind Mode Knob Settings - Operation Gist

●To quickly cool the car exposed in
the hot sun, just drive for minutes
with windows opened.
●Confirm that the air suction grid in
the front of windscreen is not
blocked (such as leaves or snow).
● In wet weather, do not let cooling air
blow to the windscreen. Due to
temperature difference between
the outside and inside of
windscreen, the windscreen will fog
over.
● You must keep it clean and open
under the front seat so as to make
the air fully recycled in the car.
● In cold weather, you must set the
rotating speed of blower to a high
speed for one minute so as to clear
the snow or moisture in the air inlet
channel. By doing so, you can
reduce fogging on the windows.
● When driving on the dirty road, you
shall close all the windows. After
closing all the windows, if dusts
raised by car still enter, you are
suggested to press the internal and
external recycle button, set it to
internal recycle and turn the
speed-regulating knob of blower to
non-0 gear.
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Heating Cooling Defogging

To get best effect, set the panel of air To get best effect, set the panel of air Inside of windscreen
conditioner to the following: conditioner to the following: To get best effect, set the panel of air
conditioner to the following:
Rotating speed of blower – non 0 Rotating speed of blower – non 0
gear gear Rotating speed of blower – non 0
Temperature – point at warm (red Temperature – point at cold (blue gear
area) area) Temperature – point at warm (red
Air suction – external recycle Air suction – external recycle area) to warm up;
(outside air) (outside air) Point at cold (blue area) to cool
Air flow - floor Air flow – instrument panel down.
Air conditioner - OFF Air conditioner - ON Air suction – external recycle
(outside air)
● To fast warm up, enable internal To fast cool the car, turn the external
Air flow - windscreen
recycle for several minutes. To not fog and internal recycle mode selecting
Air conditioner - ON
on the windows, enable external knob to internal recycle for several
recycle after the car gets warmed. minutes. ● In wet weather, do not blow the
● Press ―A/C‖ button to eliminate cooling air to the windscreen – indoor
Ventilation
moisture and warm up. and outdoor temperature difference
To get best effect, set the panel of air
● When defrosting and defogging for the may cause serious fogging.
windscreen, select floor/windscreen
air flow to get the car warmed up.
Rotating speed of blower – non 0
gear
Temperature – point at cold (blue
area)
Air suction – external recycle
(outside air)
Air flow – instrument panel
Air conditioner - OFF
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Defrosting Side Ventilation Opening Instruction label of filter of air conditioner

is sticked on the inner side of glove box
Outside of windscreen as shown in the figure, indicating that a
To get best effect, set the panel of air filter is equipped.
Filter of air conditioner can prevent dust
Rotating speed of blower – non 0
from entering the car through air inlet of
gear
air conditioner.
Temperature – point at warm (red
area)
Air suction – external recycle
(outside air)
Air flow - windscreen
Air conditioner - OFF If you are not satisfied with the air flow,
check the side ventilation opening which
● When defrosting for the windscreen, to may be opened or closed as shown in
get the car warmed up, you can select the figure.
floor/windscreen air flow.
Checking and Replacing the Filter of
Air Conditioner
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Filter of air conditioner lies behind

the glove box.
In the long term, filter of air conditioner

will be blocked. If you feel the air flow
efficiency of air conditioning or heating is
extremely weakened or it is easy to fog
on the windows, you must replace the
filter.
To maintain the efficiency of air
conditioner, you must check and replace
its filter according to the maintenance
program.(you can refer to ―BYD
Maintenance Program‖ in chapter 6) 2. Press both sides of the right glove box, 4. Take out the filter from the filter box.
unfasten the pothook and take down the 5. Check the surface of filter.
right glove box. If dirty, replace it.
When installing filter and filter box, keep

the arrow upward.
Tips:
Air filter must be installed into
place properly. Using air
conditioner with the air filter
taken away will reduce the
dust-proof effect and also affect
the performance of air
1. Open the right glove box and take conditioner.
down the screws on the damper with a 3. Take out the filter box from the outlet
cross screwdriver. of filter as shown in the figure.
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2. Hook up the right glove box, draw the

damper and insert a screw into the
damper. Fasten the screw with a cross
screwdriver.
Reinstall the right glove box
1. Insert a bolt into the hole of damper

as shown in the figure.
3. Press the both sides of right glove box
and close it.
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Chapter 1
Section 9
Operations of Instrument and Controller
Other Equipment
Cigar Lighter ....................................................................................................... 74
Right Glove Box ................................................................................................. 74
Central Glove Box .............................................................................................. 74
Reversing Radar System (Optional in G3) ....................................................... 75
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Cigar Lighter Right Glove Box Central Glove Box
To open the right glove box, pull the

To use cigar lighter, just press it. After To open the central glove box, uplift its
handle.
cigar lighter lights it on, it will pop up for cover and pull upward the locking
use. buckle.
If the engine is not running, ignition
switch must be in the position of ―ACC‖. Tips
Do not press the cigar lighter and hold. To reduce the possibility of
unexpected accident or human
injury in emergency braking, you
must keep the central glove box
closed during driving.
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Cup Holder Reversing Radar System

During reversing, it will remind the driver
of the approximate distance between
the car and barrier through indicator and
buzzer. A sensor is used in this system
to detect the barrier.
When ignition switch is at ―ON‖ and
selection lever stays at reversing gear,
the system is in working conditions.
It is designed to place cup or drink can

safely.
Reversing Radar System (Optional)
ON: press the switch.
Indicator is on and buzzer sounds.
OFF: press the switch again.
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Sensing Range ● Be equipped with two-channel radio

Parking sensor system antenna or buffer rod.
Sensing range means the maximum ● Car weight is tilt.
value is about 1,000 mm to probe A. ● Cover the sensor with hands.
Due to limited sensing range, you must ● Be too close to the object.
check around the car before driving and ● Beat the sensor heavily.
start driving quite slowly.
When the following objects approach
Tips the sensor, the system may not work.
Do not stick accessories or other
things on the sensor used for ● Metal line, rope or thinner objects
probing barriers. Otherwise, it will ● Cotton, snowflake or absorptive things
interfere with the accurate ● Smaller objects
This system reminds the driver of the ● Objects with sharp edges
working of system, which may
distance between car and barrier ● High and protruding objects
cause unexpected accidents.
through indicator and buzzer.
The system can not work normally In the following conditions you must
Distance entrust BYD Service Station to check
under the following conditions.
illustrated by Indicator Buzzer the system.
A mm ● Things such as ice, snow and mud are
About 1,000 - Sound sticked on the sensor. ● Bumper dent.
Flicker
750 intermittently ● Stop the car in the environment of high ● Indicator continues to be on but the
About 750 - Fast sound or low temperature for a long time. buzzer does not sound.
Flicker
500 intermittently ● Drive on the rough path, muddy road
About 500 or Sound or road with deep grass
ON
less than 500 continuously ● Be close to the horn of other vehicles,
engine of motorcycle or any object
which may generate supersonic wave.
● Drive in the heavy rain or with water
splashed on the car.
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Chapter 2
Tips on Driving BYD G3
Run-in Period...................................................................................................... 78
Fuel ..................................................................................................................... 78
Fuel Cut-off System ........................................................................................... 79
Three-Way Catalytic Converter ......................................................................... 79
Engine Exhaust Warning ................................................................................... 80
Consumption of Engine Oil ................................................................................ 81
Gear Shift............................................................................................................ 82
Brake System ..................................................................................................... 86
Brake Wearing Piece Warning Plate ................................................................. 89
Precautions on Luggage Loading...................................................................... 89
Suspension and Chassis ................................................................................... 89
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Run-in Period Fuel

Note
Drive the car stably and do not drive Appropriate fuel can give full play to Do not use leaded gasoline, which
at high speed. engine performance, while reducing may cause failure of three-way
exhaust emission and allowing catalytic converter and
BYD G3 does not have complicated simple maintenance of parts. abnormality of emission pollution
run-in procedure. In the first 2,000 control device. It will also increase
kilometers, please follow the tips below Engine damage or incompliance of maintenance expense.
to save fuel and extend the service life emission as a result of improper fuel are
of the car. not covered by BYD warranty. Note
Emission system on BYD G3 is
● Do not press the accelerator to the Fuel Type
only intended for #93 or above
bottom in starting and driving.
unleaded gasoline.
● Do not let the engine runs overspeed. Only use #93 or above unleaded
● Avoid emergency braking in the first gasoline.
300 kilometers. To prevent wrong operation in gas Engine Knock
● Do not drive the car for a long time at station, BYD G3 is equipped with a
the same speed, high or low. small fuel tank opening. The special When you are using fuel recommended
● Do not tow a trailer in the first 2000 nozzle of unleaded gasoline pump can by BYD dealer, in case of serious
kilometers. match up with the small opening while engine knock, or if you hear regular
the larger standard nozzle of leaded knock sound, please contact BYD
gasoline pump can not. service station.
But occasionally you can hear slight
knock sound for short time when the car
is accelerating or on uphill road, which is
normal.
Rated Capacity of Fuel Tank

50L (liter)
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Fuel Cut-off System Three-way catalytic converter is an

emission pollution control device Note
In case of accident, when the engine integrated in emission system. Large amount of uncombusted
stops running, the engine control system mixture gas entering the
will cut off fuel supply to the engine to It is intended to reduce pollutant in three-way catalytic converter may
reduce the danger of fuel leakage to the emission. cause overheat of the converter
minimum. When fuel pump stops work, and even fire. To prevent such
to restart the engine, turn the ignition Note danger, please follow the
switch to ACC or LOCK, then restart it. ● When the engine is running, instructions below:
stay away and keep ◆ Only use unleaded gasoline.
Tips inflammable material from the ◆ Do not drive the car when the
Check the ground under the car exhaust pipe. The hot gas from fuel level is extremely low;
before restarting the engine. If the exhaust pipe may cause insufficient fuel may cause
any liquid leakage on the ground, injury or fire. misfire in the engine and
the fuel system may have damage ● Avoid driving on ground overload in three-way catalytic
and need repair. Do not restart covered with grass, leaves, converter.
the engine in this case. paper or other inflammable ◆ Do not let the engine run for
objects, and it is especially over 10 minutes at high idle
Three-Way Catalytic Converter prohibited to park the car or speed or over 20 minutes at
leave the engine running idle low idle speed.
on such ground. ◆ Do not let the engine runs
overspeed.
◆ Do not push or pull the car for
starting.
◆ Do not turn off ignition switch
in driving.
Always keep the engine at
optimum conditions. If electrical
system, electronic ignition
system or fuel system has fault,
the three-way catalytic converter
will get overheated.
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Engine Exhaust Warning windshield free from snow,

◆ Please the engine has trouble leaves or other stuff.
in starting or stalls frequently, Tips ● If you smell exhaust gas within
please check the car ● Avoid breathing in exhaust gas the car, open the window
immediately. from the engine. immediately, find out the place
To ensure normal operation of ● Make sure the exhaust system from where the exhaust gas
three-way catalytic converter has no leakage or loose entered, and make correction.
and the whole emission control connection. Please check the
system, regular check exhaust system regularly. If the
according to BYD G3 Auto car has a collision with any
Maintenance Schedule is objects or when you hear
required. (See chapter 6.) abnormal exhaust noise, please
check the exhaust system
immediately.
● Do not run the engine in garage
or closed space except
entering/exiting the garage.
High concentration of exhaust
gas is severely dangerous.
● Do not stop the car with the
engine running for a long time. If
you have to, park the car in
open space and adjust
heating/cooling air system to
take fresh air into the car.
● Lock up trunk lid in driving.
Open or loosened trunk lid or
rear door may cause exhaust
gas entering the car.
● To ensure normal operation of
ventilation system, keep the
intake grid before the
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Consumption of Engine Oil Consumption speed of engine oil Significance of Checking Engine Oil
depends on its viscosity and quality and Level
Function of Engine Oil actual vehicle conditions.
Engine oil is used to lubricate and cool One of the key points in vehicle
the inside of the engine and play a major High speed driving and frequent maintenance is to keep the engine oil at
role in maintenance to keep the engine acceleration/ deceleration will increase optimum level, which allows normal
at normal running status. consumption of engine oil. function of the engine oil. In one word, it
New engine may consume more engine is important to check the engine oil level
Consumption of Engine Oil oil as the pistons, piston rings and regularly. You are recommended to
The engine consumes some engine cylinder walls shall undergo running-in. check the engine oil level every time you
oil in normal running status for the refill gasoline.
following causes: Consumption of Engine Oil
● Piston, piston ring and cylinders are Pay close attention that the engine oil Note
lubricated by engine oil. When a consumption may not be judged If the engine oil level is not
piston moves downwards in a cylinder, correctly by engine oil level because checked regularly, insufficient
a film of engine oil will be formed on the engine oil may be diluted. engine oil may result in severe
the cylinder wall. In deceleration, the engine faults.
resulting high negative pressure will For example, after the car has
suck in engine oil from the film to the undergone repeated short trips (such as For details on checking engine oil level,
combustion chamber. The sucked-in 1,000 km), the engine oil level on please refers to ―Check Engine Oil
engine oil will combust together with dipstick may have not dropped even Level‖ in Section 7-2.
the oil film on the cylinder wall during when engine oil is consumed normally.
the high-temperature combustion in The fact that the engine oil has been
the chamber. diluted by fuel and steam make the oil
● The intake valve stem is also level stay at the original position on the
lubricated by engine oil. Some engine dipstick.
oil is sucked in together with the During high-speed driving, such as a trip
intake air to the combustion chamber on express way, the foreign matter may
and participates in combustion. High be evaporated. As a result, the engine
temperature exhaust gas may also oil level may drop sharply after a
combust engine oil used to lubricate high-speed trip.
the exhaust valve stem.
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Gear Shift
Manual Transmission ！Warning

For stable running, the manual On slippery road surface, high
transmission is synchronized on all acceleration and deceleration may
forward gears. A lock-up device is cause the car out of control. Once
available to prevent gear shift directly a collision occurs, you may suffer
from 5th gear to reverse gear. In gear personal injury.
shift, you shall step the clutch pedal to Take special care when driving on
the bottom; do not stay your feet on the slippery road.
clutch pedal when you are not make
gear shift, otherwise the clutch wear CVT Transmission To avoid damaging the transmission,
may be speeded up. Position of Gear Shift Lever you shall shift to P gear only after the
Gear shift lever has four positions. car stops completely.
Note When starting the engine the lever shall R gear – for gear shift from P gear to R
Shift to R gear only after the car be in P (Parking) gear or N (Neutral) gear, please refer to description on P
stops completely, otherwise the gear. When you park the car at D, N or gear. To shift from N gear to R gear, you
transmission may be damaged. R gear, you shall step on braking pedal shall stop the car completely first.
forcibly with the feet away from N gear – to restart the engine after it
After stepping on the clutch pedal, you accelerator pedal. stalls, or to stop the car temporarily with
shall wait for a few seconds before shift P gear – at this position the transmission the engine running idle, you can use N
to reverse gear, or shift to a forward is locked up mechanically. The lever gear. You shall shift to P gear whenever
gear and wait for a few seconds. In this shall be at this gear when you leave the car.
way, the gears will stop rotating, starting/shutting down the engine. To D (driving) gear – it is used in driving.
avoiding milling on each other. get out of this gear, step on the braking The transmission will select proper
pedal with your feet away from the gears according to vehicle speed and
In deceleration, downshift can provide accelerator pedal. acceleration, When the engine is cold,
additional braking force from the engine. If the procedure above fails to get gear you can feel that the transmission
Such additional braking force helps to shift lever out of P gear, please refer to upshifts quickly, which is helpful to warm
keep the car at safe speed, especially ―Release Gear Shift Locking‖. up the engine.
on downhill road it can prevent the brake
from overheating.
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When using D gear, to speed up Hill Start  Shift from N gear to R gear for 4
acceleration, please step the accelerator To protect CVT transmission, when times, staying at each position of N
pedal to the bottom to upshift the gear. starting the car on steep slope, you shall gear and R gear for at least 6
The transmission will upshift by one make hill starting assisted by parking seconds.
grade or two grades according to the lever. Or the car may slide downwards, Parking Brake
speed you step on the accelerator which may result in damage to the When parking the car, apply the parking
pedal. transmission. brake firmly to prevent random move of
the car. To prevent the car from
S (sport) mode – when using sport Self-adaptive Update of Transmission unwanted move, when parking on flat
mode, push the gear shift lever upwards Clutch ground and uphill slope, it is
You shall make self-adaptive update of recommended to shift the gear lever to 1
to upshift, and downwards to downshift.
transmission clutch in the following position; when parking on downhill slope,
Release Lock by Gear Shift cases: it is recommended to shift the gear lever
When you cannot get the lever out of P 1. TCU program is updated. to R gear.
gear by regular way (step down the 2. A new TCU is installed.
braking pedal), please use this device. 3. A new gearbox is replaced. Before driving, make sure that parking
1. Shut down the engine and pull up the The self-adaptive procedure of the brake is released fully and the parking
hand brake. clutch is as follows: brake indicator goes out.
2. Press P gear releasing button, and 1 Stop the car completely. To prevent the car from unwanted move,
switch the gear shift lever from P gear to 2 Run the engine. after the car is stopped completely, you
N gear. 3 Set throttle valve opening to 0% shall apply the parking brake firmly. In
3. Step down braking pedal and restart (do not step the accelerator pedal). addition, it is recommended to shift the
the engine. 4 Make the engine run at stable idle gear shift lever out of N gear, specifically,
speed. to 1 gear on flat ground or uphill slope or
If you need to release lock by gear shift, 5 Make the engine run with stable R gear on downhill slope.
it means the car has fault. You shall torque. Apply parking brake and shift the
have your car checked by BYD service 6 Press footbrake. transmission to non-N gear (1 gear is
station. 7 Make the following gear shift. recommended).
 Shift from N gear to D gear for 4 Park the car on flat and solid ground,
times, staying at each position of N pull up parking brake firmly and shift the
gear and D gear for at least 6 transmission to non-N gear (1 gear is
seconds. recommended).
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Maintenance Operation: Precautions in Towing In emergency towing for short trip, a

vehicle with CVT transmission shall be
Replace lubricant and oil screen in CVT Transmission
Configuration at N gear with the engine running. Only
transmission upon each 60,000 km Towing
MT Stepless when the engine is running, the
mileage. Method
AT transmission oil pump can provide oil
pressure to drive the transmission belt,
Note: precautions on CVT transmission Towing N gear Not
otherwise the belt may be damaged.
maintenance: gear allowed
Transmission Oil Selection
Towing Allowed Allowed
Maintenance Period with front 1. Specification of Gear Oil for Manual
Replace transmission fluid and oil wheels off Transmission:
screen for the transmission upon ground 75W—90 North region in winter
each 60,000 km mileage. The Towing Allowed Not 80W—90 North region in summer
transmission comes with refilling with rear allowed 80W—90 or 85W—140 South
cock on the top of the gearbox wheels off region all around the year
and drain plug. ground API Grade GL-4 or above
Lubricant Specification Towing Allowed Not Amount: a total of 2.1L; when replace
Only use ESSO EZL 799A. with four allowed gear oil, the refilling amount is 2.0L.
Lubricant of other specification wheels on 2. CVT Transmission Oil Specification
ground ESSO EZL799A
may damage the transmission,
Shipped Allowed Allowed Amount: when replacing transmission oil,
and the resulting faults are not
on refilling amount is 4.1L and checking oil
covered by BYD warranty.
special-pur level is required.
pose Check CVT transmission oil level in the
vehicle following procedure:
Transmissions are delivered with
Note: vehicles with CVT transmission
transmission oil not fully filled, as a
can not be towed, because only when
its engine is running the cone pulley result, when installing the transmission
can produce fluid pressure to drive on a vehicle or replacing a transmission,
the transmission belt. it is required to refill 4.1±0.05 L of ESSO
To tow a vehicle with CVT transmission, EZL799A oil. After the first refilling,
its front wheels must be lifted up off the check the oil level in the following
ground. procedure:
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- start the engine and run idle for at least

10 seconds (during engine starting, the - Wait for a few minutes until the oil Oil filling
plug (3)
noise of air flow in circulating in the droplet falls off from the plug screw
system is normal). ） opening.
- Shift gear shift lever to other gears (P - Reinstall the oil level plug screw.
gear – R gear – D gear), waiting for at - Shut down the engine.
least 5 seconds before shift gear.
- Shift to ―D‖ (Driving) gear.
- Release foot brake pedal.
- Slow down the vehicle to a minimum of Drain
plug (1)
60km/h (engine speed shall not be
over 2500 rpm).
- Release the accelerator to let the car
Note: During refilling transmission oil,
slow down until stop (noise caused by
prevent it from overflow. In Case of
air flow circulation since engine
overflow, clean up overflowing oil
starting disappears).
immediately
- Warm up the oil by driving the car for at
least 5 minutes or until the
transmission oil temperature reaches
60℃.
- Park the car on flat ground or slope.
- Step on foot brake pedal. Oil level
- Wait for 2 seconds. plug (2)
- Shift gear to ―N‖ (Neutral) gear.
- Wait for 10 seconds.
- Shift gear to ―P‖ (Parking) gear.
- Let the engine run idle.
- Pull off oil level plug screw.
- Make sure at least 0.2L oil flows out
after removing the oil level plug screw.
(If the oil outflow is less, it means the
original oil amount is insufficient.)
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Brake System Anti-lock Brake System The ABS response time depends on
tires’ driving force (adhesive force). On
Design of Brake System ABS helps to prevent the wheels from dry and paved road, you shall step on
locking or skidding in hard braking, the brake pedal forcibly to enable ABS.
allowing steering control in braking. But if you want to stop the car on snowy
or freezing road, you can feel that ABS
Front When the front wheels are skidding, acts quickly.
of car
steering control is not available, which Important Safety Tips
means even if you rotate the steering ABS can not reduce the time and
wheel, the car keeps running ahead distance required for braking. Its
straightly. ABS helps to prevent wheel function is to maintain steering control in
locking, and keeps the steering control braking. You shall always keep safe
available as the quick-acting pulse distance away from other vehicles.
brake responds much faster than the ABS cannot prevent skidding caused by
driver. sudden change of vehicle direction,
The hydraulic system driving the brake ABS also distributes braking forces on such as sharp turning or sudden lane
has two independent loops. Each loop all wheels according to the load status of changing. Drive the car carefully at
acts in the diagonal direction across the the car. safe speed regardless of the road and
car, linking the left front wheel and right weather conditions.
rear wheel, ect. If one loop has fault, Do not step on the brake pedal ABS cannot prevent reduction in vehicle
another two wheels still have brake repeatedly in a short time, otherwise stability. In hard braking, the steering
function. ABS may fail. When steering the car to shall be moderate. Sharp turn in driving
avoid danger, you shall keep stable and may cause the car to smash into the
Disc (Drum) Parking Brake strong pressure on the brake pedal so traffic flow in the opposite direction or
The car is equipped with disc (drum) as to give full play to ABS. Sometimes it rush off the road.
parking brake. This kind of brake system is called ―Stepping stably, steering On soft or rugged road (such as sandy
requires running-in to the brake shoe accurately‖. or snowy road), a vehicle with ABS may
regularly, and especially, after brake need longer braking distance than a
shoe and/or brake disc (drum) is When ABS acts, you will feel a shake on vehicle without ABS. Under this
replaced. the brake pedal and sometimes you will condition, you shall slow down the car
Running-in shall be conducted by BYD hear noise. This is normal when ABS while keeping larger distance from other
service station. makes quick-acting pulse braking. vehicles.
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ABS Indicator If ABS indicator and braking system Drive in Poor Weather
indicator are turned on at the same time
when hand brake is released completely, Driving force (adhesive force) and
Parking and braking visibility will reduce in rainy, snowy and
system indicator it means the braking force distribution
fog days, and such environment
system also fails.
requires different driving skill. Make
Press brake pedal slightly to check if it is
good maintenance of the car in normal
normal; if normal, check the braking fluid time, and take special care when driving
level when refilling fuel at the next time in poor weather. Under such conditions,
(refer to section on checking braking do not use cruise control function
ABS
fluid). If the level is low, drive your car to (optional on some models).
indicator BYD service station to check whether Driving skill – driving speed shall be
brake system has leakage and check slower than in dry weather. Even when
the brake wearing piece. the road is a little damp, the car need
If the brake pedal feels abnormal, you much longer response time to apply
shall take measures immediately. As the stable and even pressure to all control
devices. In wet weather, sharp turning or
brake system adopts dual loop design,
hard braking may cause the car out of
even if part of the system fails, you can
control. In the first a few miles after the
still control braking of the other two road condition changes, you shall drive
ABS has self-detection function. If any wheels. But at this time you shall step with special care, especially in winter
fault, ABS indicator (refer to introduction the brake pedal deeper to brake the car, days. During summer, a driver may
on combination instrument) on the and the brake distance will be longer. forget driving skills for driving on snowy
instrument panel will be turned on. This road, and exercise is needed to regain
Shift to lower gear to slow down the car,
means ABS function of the brake such skills.
and park the car at roadside. As the
system has fault. But the brake can still After long dry period, you shall be
braking distance is longer, driving the
provide normal braking force like an careful when driving in rainy days. In
car under this condition is dangerous.
auto without ABS function. Please the first rainy days after long dry period,
You shall have the car towed away and
contact BYD service station to check oil on the road will float on the top of
repaired as soon as possible.
you car. water, making the road slippery.
If you have to drive the car for a short
Visibility – under all weather conditions,
trip, you must drive with extremely car.
it is very important for a driver to see
around and to be seen by other drivers
clearly. In poor weather, visibility will
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deteriorate and you shall turn on lot suddenly. Engine Fault Indicator
headlights even in daytime for better When downshift, take special care. If the
visibility. adhesive force is low, the driving wheels
You shall check the windshield wiper may be locked up for an instant, which
and cleaner regularly. Keep sufficient may also cause skidding. Engine Fault
cleanser liquid in the cleanser tank of indicator
windshield cleaner. If the wiper can not
wipe the windshield clean, you shall
replace the wiper blade. In addition, you
can use defroster and AC device to
prevent fogging on the internal side of
the windows.
Driving force (adhesive force) – you

shall check whether the wear and
pressure of the tires are appropriate This indicator will be on for several
regularly, which is important to prevent seconds when turning the ignition switch
the auto shift (adhesive force reduced to ON (II). If it turned on at any other
on wet road). In winter all 4 wheels shall time, it means some emission control
change to snow tires (with deep In overtaking or being overtaken, take
special as the water fog splashed up by device in the engine system has fault.
anti-skidding tread) for optimum Even if you cannot feel obvious change
operation performance. large vehicle may block you view and
the air shock wave caused by large in vehicle performance, the fault may
vehicle may lead to losing control of the cause deteriorated fuel economy and
In driving you shall check the increase exhaust emission, and long
ever-changing road conditions. Damp car.
time driving under this condition may
leaves my be as slippery as snow, Note: do not drive on a road under deep
result in severe damage.
―Clean‖ road may be covered with thin water, which may cause damage or
ice. When the environment temperature failure of engine and electrical system.
is near freezing point, driving is very
dangerous as the road may be covered
by water and ice alternatively. As a
result, the adhesive force may change a
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If this indicator is on, you shall park the Brake Wearing Piece Warning Plate Notice of using luggage compartment
car at roadside and shut down the
engine. Restart the engine and check When shipping luggage or goods by the
the indicator again, if it is still on, you car, follow the instructions below:
shall have the car checked by BYD ● It is recommended to load the luggage
service station as soon as possible. or goods in the trunk.
Before the fault is identified and repaired Make sure all items are fastened in
by BYD service station, you shall drive place.
with care and avoid full accelerator and ● Keep proper weight balance across
high speed. the car. It is recommended to place
If the indicator turns on frequently, even heavy articles in the front part to keep
if it goes out after you take measures in weight balance,
the procedure above, you shall have the ● Do not ship unnecessary items to
car checked by BYD service station. save fuel.
The warning plate of brake wearing
Tips Suspension and Chassis
piece gives alarm sound when the
Driving when the fault indicator is on wearing piece need replacement.
may damage the emission control Tips
system and the engine. Such If you hear alarm sound or friction noise Do not amend the suspension/
damage is not covered by BYD in driving, you shall immediately call chassis with lifting tools, partition
warranty. BYD service station for check and panels, springs, etc., which may
replacement of brake wearing piece.
cause the car out of control.
Do not continue driving your car when
there is alarm sound.
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Chapter 3
Starting and Driving
Before Starting Engine ....................................................................................... 91
How to Start Engine ........................................................................................... 91
Safety Check Before Driving ............................................................................. 92
Driving Tips Under Certain Conditions ............................................................. 93
Driving Tips in Winter......................................................................................... 94
Tow Trailer.......................................................................................................... 95
How to Save Fuel and Extend Auto Service Life ............................................. 96
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Before Starting Engine How to Start Engine
1. Check the environment around the (a) Before Staring Engine (b) Start Engine
car before getting in.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, MT: Make sure procedure in ― (a) Before
seat height, head protection device 1. Check parking brake. Staring Engine‖ is performed before
height, steering wheel angle and 2. Shut down all unwanted lights and starting engine.
height. electrical devices.
3. Adjust interior and exterior rear-view 3. Shift gear shift lever to neutral gear. Normal Starting
mirror. 4. Step clutch pedal to the bottom and Multi-point fuel injection system in the
4. Lock up all doors. maintain until the car moves. engine automatically controls
5. Fasten seat belts. 5. Anti-theft function will be disabled. appropriate mixing of air / fuel for
starting. You can perform cold starting
CVT: or hot starting in the following
1. Apply parking brake firmly. procedure:
2. Shut down all unwanted lights and Turn ignition switch to START to start
electrical devices. the engine.
3. Shift gear shift lever to P gear. If you The engine can warm up through travel
need to restart engine in driving, rather than running idle. Run the engine
please shift gear shift lever to N; stably for preheating until the engine
when the lever is on any other gears, coolant temperature rises up to normal
starting protection device will prohibit range.
starter running.
4. Step brake pedal to the bottom and If Engine Stalls
maintain until the car moves. Restart as per normal starting
procedure.
When Engine Cannot Start

Refer to ―When Engine Cannot Start‖ in
Chapter 4.
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Safety Check Before Driving Leakage: if the car has been in parking
Note for a while, you shall check if there is
◆ Each starting attempt shall be Before driving you had better conduct a fuel, engine oil, water or other fluid
no more than 5 seconds, or it safety check of the car. Several minutes’ leakage under the car. (Water drops
will cause overheating of check can ensure safety and allow you produced by AC system are normal.)
engine or wires. to enjoy happy time in driving. A simple
◆ Do not let the engine run check procedure only requires basic Lighting: make sure headlights, parking
overspeed. knowledge on vehicle structure and lights, width-indicator lights, turn signal
◆ Check the engine immediately sharp eye. If necessary you can ask lights and other lights work normally.
if it has difficulty in starting or BYD service station to check you car at Check illumination intensity of
stalls frequently. low charge. headlights.
Tips Vehicle Interior Conditions

Spare tire, jack and wheel nut wrench:
If you make safety check in a
check tire pressure and make sure jack
closed garage, make sure the and wrench is in place.
garage has good ventilation. The
exhaust of engine is harmful. Seat belt: check whether buckle can
fasten seat belt firmly. Make sure seat
Check Engine Before Starting belt has no wear or scratching.
Vehicle Exterior Conditions
Instruments and Controllers: take
Tires: check tire pressure with a gauge, special care to make sure maintenance
and check if there is cutting, damage or prompting indicator, instrument lighting
excessive wear. and defroster work normally.
Wheel Nuts: make sure there is no Brake: make sure the pedal has enough
loose or missing nut. action clearance.
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Inside Engine Compartment After Engine Starting Driving Tips Under Certain
Conditions
Spare Fuse: make sure all types of Exhaust System: listen to the noise to
fuses are available.. The fuse check whether there is any leakage. If ● Driving slowly in head wind, which is
specifications shall be in compliance any leakage, you shall have it repaired helpful for operating of the car.
with the rated values. immediately. (Refer to ―Engine Exhaust ● When driving the car to climb the
Warning‖ in Chapter 2.) roadside curbstone, keep low speed
Coolant Level: make sure the coolant and proper direction . Avoid driving on
level is proper. (Refer to section 7-2.) Engine Oil Level: shut down the engine any objects with sharp edges or on
and stop the car on flat ground, then any road block. Otherwise the tires
Battery and Cables: all cells of the check oil level with a dipstick. (Refer to may suffer severe damage such as
battery shall be filled with distilled water description in section 7-2.)） explosion.
to proper level. Check whether there is ● Slow down vehicle speed on rugged
corroded or loose terminals, and In Driving roads. Otherwise tires and/or wheels
whether the battery box has cracks. Instruments: make sure maintenance will suffer severe damage.
Check whether cables and connection prompting indicators and speedometer ● Brake may be wet after washing the
are proper. work normally. car or driving on road under deep
water. To check whether the brake is
Cables: check whether there is Brake: under safe traffic conditions, wet, make sure the environment is
damaged, loose or disconnected cable. make sure braking does not result in safe and then step on the brake pedal
deviation of the car. slightly. If you feel that the braking
Fuel Pipe: check whether there is force is abnormal, the brake may be
leakage or bad connection in fuel pipe. Other Abnormalities: check whether wet. To dry the brake, slightly step on
there is any leakage or bad connection, the braking pedal while driving the car
Tips and listen for abnormal noise. carefully with parking brake applied.
Do not leave children’s toys in the If no abnormality is found out, you can
car, which may pose potential enjoy your driving now.
danger, especially in hard braking
and collision, in which case the
toys may cause personal injury.
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Tips Do not stretch any part of your Driving Tips in Winter

● Before driving, make sure that body out of the window in
parking brake is released fully driving, which may cause Make sure coolant is suitable for use
and the parking brake indicator severe accidents and risk in winter.
goes out. severe personal injury. Take
● Do not leave the car when the special care when there are kids Only use cooling fluid authorized by
engine is running. on the car. BYD service station. Choose and add
● Do not rest your feet on brake suitable type of cooling fluid into cooling
pedal in driving, which may system according to environment
cause dangerous overheating, Note temperature.
wear and higher fuel When driving on damp road, Improper cooling fluid may damage
consumption. avoid deep water as when a large engine cooling system.
● When on long downhill slope, amount of water enters engine
slow down the speed and shift compartment, the engine and/or Note
to low gear. Please note that the electrical parts may be damaged. Do not over use water, which may
brake will overheat and function damage engine cooling system in
abnormally if you steps on the winter.
brake pedal too many times.
● Take special care when Check Battery and Cable Status
speeding up, shift to
higher/lower gear, or braking on Cold weather may reduce battery
slippery road. Hard acceleration performance, and you shall keep the
or engine braking may result in battery high enough for starting in the
skidding or spinning of the car. winter. Visual check of the battery is
● Do not continue driving when described in section 7-3. BYD service
the brake is wet. Wet brake station can check charging status of the
requires longer braking battery for you.
distance and may cause
deviation of the direction of the
car. Also, in this case parking
brake can not stop the car
firmly.
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Make sure viscosity of the engine oil Do not apply parking brake if it may Tow Trailer
is suitable for driving in winter. be frozen up.
In parking, shift to gear shift lever to N BYD G3 is designed for transportation of
Please refer to section 7-2 for gear and place obstacles around rear passengers. Towing a trailer may pose
information on recommended viscosity wheels to retain the car. Do not apply bad effect to operation, performance,
of engine oil. If a large volume of engine parking brake as it may be frozen up by braking, endurance, fuel economy of the
oil for summer use is left in the engine in water or snow, resulting in difficulty to car. Safety and comfort in driving
winter, it may cause difficulty for engine release the parking brake. depends on proper use of devices and
starting. If you are not sure about the driver’s habitual care in driving.
choosing engine oil, please contact BYD Prevent snow from staying under For the sake of safety of yourself and
service station for help. mudguard. others, do not over load the car or tow a
Snow or ice under mudguard may make trailer.Damage or failure cause by
Avoid Door Lock Freezing steering difficult. When driving in winter, towing a trailer for business purpose is
Spray some deicing agent or glycerin in you shall stop the check regularly to not covered by BYD warranty.
door lock hole to prevent the lock from check whether there is ice or snow
freezing. under mudguard. Weight Limit
Before towing a trailer, make sure it is
Use Cleanser with Antifreeze You are recommended to keep within the car’s capacity. You can
It is available in BYD service stations certain emergency tools on the car contact the local BYD service station to
and all auto part stores. Mixing ratio of according to your region. check the trailer's capacity.
water and antifreeze shall follow Examples of such articles are tire chains, Towing capacity is measured on level
manufacturer's instruction. window wiper, a bag of sand or salt, road. In region with high altitude, please
flasher signaling device, shovel and take note that the engine power and its
Note connection cables. towing capacity will reduce.
Don’t use engine antifreeze or
other substitutes as cleanser, as
they will damage the vehicle
paint.
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Tips Tire How to Save Fuel and Extend Auto

Towing trailer shall not exceed Service Life
the maximum rated load of the ● Make sure the tire pressure is proper.
two-hook, or it may cause an Refer to description in section 7-2. In simple and easy way you can save
accident and severe personal ● Taking the total weight of a trailer into fuel. Fuel-saving is also helpful to
injury. consideration, keep its tires with extend service life of the car. Here are
As towing a trailer may require proper pressure as specified by its some tips on saving fuel and
longer braking distance, you shall manufacturer. maintenance expense:
keep a larger interval with other
vehicles. For each 10 km/h, the Running-in Procedure ● Maintain proper pressure in tires.
interval between you car and the ● For a new auto or after it undergoes Insufficient tire pressure may cause
vehicle in front of you shall be no replacement of driving system parts excessive tire wear and waste fuel.
less than the total length of your (engine, transmission, differential Refer to description in section 7-2.
car and the trailer. Avoid hard mechanism, wheel bearing, driving ● Do not leave unnecessary articles on
braking to prevent the car from shaft, etc.), do not tow any trailer in the the car. Weight of unwanted articles
skidding, which may get the car first 2000 km travel. will increase engine load and
out of control. consume more fuel.
Maintenance ● Avoid engine long time running idle for
● When towing a trailer, the increased warming up. Once the engine running
load requires more frequent is stable, you shall speed up the car
maintenance of the car. stably. Take note that in cold weather
the engine warming up may take
longer time.
● Acceleration shall be slow and stable.
Avoid hard acceleration. Try to shift to
high speed gear as soon as possible.
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● Avoid engine running idle for a long ● Keep proper speed on expressway. Tips
time. If the car must be stopped for The higher speed, the larger fuel It is prohibited to shut down the
long period, you had better shut down consumption. Slower speed can save engine when running down a
the engine. fuel. slope. The power steering and
● Avoid engine lug-down or overspeed. ● Keep Front Wheels in Proper vacuum booster will be disabled
Select appropriate gear according to Alignment Do not impact on curbstone, when the engine is off. Similarly,
road surface conditions. and slow down the speed on rugged emission pollutant control
● Avoid unnecessary alternative road. Bad alignment of front wheels devices only function when the
acceleration and deceleration, which may cause excessive wear of tires, engine is running.
will waste of fuel. and also increase engine load and
● Avoid unnecessary stopping or fuel consumption.
braking. In driving, if you keep a ● Keep the chassis clean and free of
steady vehicle speed while taking mud and similar materials. It helps to
traffic signaling lights into reduce vehicle weight and prevent
consideration, you can stop your car corrosion.
for fewer times; and if possible, take a ● Adjust and Keep Vehicle at Best
road without traffic lights. Keep proper Performance Dirty air filter, spark plug,
interval with the vehicle in front of you engine oil and lubricant, improper
to avoid hard braking, which is also throttle clearance, badly adjusted brake,
helpful to reduce brake wear. etc. may have bad effect on engine
● Avoid driving in traffic peak hours or performance and increase fuel
traffic jam region. consumption. To extend service life of
● Do not rest your feet on clutch pedal all parts and reduce operating expense,
or brake pedal. It will cause excessive regular maintenance is required. When
wear, overheating and higher fuel driving under poor conditions, such as
consumption. bad weather, maintenance to the car
shall be more frequent (Refer to Chapter
6).
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Chapter 4
Emergency Treatment
If the Car Cannot Start Up ................................................................................. 99
If Engine Stalls in Driving ................................................................................. 102
If the Car Is Overheated .................................................................................. 102
If the Car Has Flat Tires................................................................................... 103
If the Car Gets Stuck........................................................................................ 108
Tow the Car ...................................................................................................... 109
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If the Car Cannot Start Up Note (b) Start Engine with Fuel Spill
Do not push or pull the car for
(a) Simple Check starting. Otherwise when the If the engine can not start up, maybe
engine starts, there may be there is fuel spill as a result of
Before conducting this check, make damage to the car or collision. It repeated starting.
sure the starting procedure in ―How to may also make three-way
Start Engine‖ in Chapter 3 is performed catalytic converter overheated, In this case, please step on the
properly and there is sufficient fuel. which may lead to fire. accelerator pedal in full force and
meanwhile rotate the ignition switch to
If Engine Cannot Rotate or Rotate If the starter of the engine runs at the "START". Keep the ignition switch and
Slowly normal speed but can not start the accelerator pedal in this status for 5
1. Check whether battery terminals are engine seconds, and then release them. Make
tightened and cleaned properly. 1. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or another attempt to start the engine with
2. If battery terminals have no problem, "OFF" and try again to start the your feet off the accelerator pedal.
turn on rear interior light. If the interior engine. If the engine still can not start up after 15
light can not be turned on or is dim, or 2. If the engine can not start up, maybe seconds, please release the ignition
when the battery is depleted in starting, there is fuel spill as a result of switch, and try starting once again
you can try jump starting. See repeated starting. Please see "(b) several minutes later.
descriptions in ―(c) Jump Starting‖. Start Engine with Fuel Spill" for more If the engine still can not be started,
If the interior light is on but the engine details. please contact BYD service store for
cannot start, it shall be repaired or 3. If the engine still can not be started, adjustment or repair.
adjusted. Please contact BYD service please contact BYD service store for
station for help. adjustment or repair. Note
Each starting attempt shall be no
more than 5 seconds, or it will
cause overheating of engine or
wires
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(c) Jump Start Procedures of Jump Start

Tips
To avoid personal injury and damage to ● The battery contains toxic and 1. If the charging battery is installed on
the car and electronic components erosive sulphuric acid. While another car, please make sure there
caused by battery explosion, sulphuric making jump start, please wear is no contact between two cars. Shut
acid burning, electrical appliances fire, safety glasses and protect your down all unwanted lights and
please strictly follow the instructions skin, clothes, and the car from electrical devices.
below. being spilled with sulphuric 2. If necessary, remove all plugs for
If you are not sure about these acid leakage. opening of the charging battery and
procedures, please contact BYD service ● If sulphuric acid comes in depleted battery, and cover a piece
station for help. contact with any part of your of cloth on the opening. (This is
body or your eyes accidentally, helpful to reduce danger of explosion,
please take off the clothes personal injury and burning.)
immediately, wash the afflicted 3. Start and run the engine of the car
part with clean water, and go to with charging battery for a few
see the doctor quickly. If minutes. Step lightly on the
possible, continue to clean the accelerator pedal to keep the engine
affected area with sponge or running at 2000rpm.
cloth soaked in water on the
way to the hospital.
● If there is flame or sparkle
nearby, the gas generated by
battery may cause explosion.
Please use standard wire for
jump start and avoid smoking
or lighting a match.
Note
The charging battery shall be 12V.
Before conducting a jump start,
please make sure the charging
battery is applicable.
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Jumper cable
Depleted battery
Charging
battery
Anode Depleted
terminal (―+‖) battery
Jumper cable Anode Cathode Charging
terminal (―+‖) terminal (―-‖) battery
4. Connect wires in order of a, b, c, d: c. Connect the clamp of cathode Connection for Jump Starting
(black) starting wire to cathode For jump starting connection, please do
a. Connect the clamp of anode (red) terminal (―-‖) of the charging battery. not leave the starting wire within action
jump starting wire to anode terminal d. Connect the another clamp of range of any moving part.
(―+‖) of the depleted battery. cathode (black) starting wire to a solid,
fixed, unpainted metal fixation point Tips
b. Connect another clamp of anode on the car with depleted battery. To avoid personal injury, while
(red) starting wire to anode terminal Joint point is shown in the figure below: connecting, please do not lean
(―+‖) of the charging battery. against the battery or, by
accident, make the starting wire
or clamp touch any object except
the appointed battery terminal or
ground point.
5. Start the engine in normal way, and

then step lightly on the accelerator pedal
to keep the engine running for several
minutes at the speed of 2000rpm.
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6. Disconnect the starting wire carefully If Engine Stalls in Driving If the Car Is Overheated
in the reversed order of connection:
disconnect the cathode starting wire first, If Engine Stalls in Driving… If the engine coolant thermometer
and then disconnect the anode starting 1. Please slow down the car slowly, indicates overheated, or there is power
wire. keep moving in a straight way and loss, loud knocking, or noisy bang, that
run off the road to a safe place. means the engine may be overheated.
7. Take away the cloth covering the 2. Turn on the emergency flashlight. Please handle it as per the procedures
battery, which may be spilled with 3. Try again to start the engine. below…
sulphuric acid. If the engine can not start up, please see
"If the Car Cannot Start Up". 1 Drive the car off road, stop it and turn
8. To relocate the battery, you shall put on the emergency flashlight. Set the
all plugs of the battery back in place. Tips transmission to N gear, and apply the
If the battery power is discharged for When the engine is not running, parking brake. Shut down air
reasons unknown (such as a light boosters of brake and steering conditioning if it is running.
remaining on), please contact the BYD device do not work, which makes
service station for examination. steering and braking more 2. If there is coolant or steam spouting
difficult than usual. out of the radiator or expansion tank,
● If the engine stalls in driving, do please shut down the engine. Open
not open the driver's door before engine hood after steam fades away. If
the car stops completely. no coolant or steam is spouting, just
Steering wheel will be locked keep the engine running and make
once the driver’s door is opened, sure the cooling fan is working; if not,
which may cause the car out of please turn off the ignition switch.
control.
Tips
To avoid personal injury, please
keep the engine hood closed until
there is no steam coming out. The
spouting of steam or coolant
means high pressure.
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3. Check whether there is obvious 6. When the coolant temperature falls Tips
coolant leakage under the radiator, down to normal, check the coolant To reduce the possibility of
hose, and the car. Water drops level in the tank again and add serious personal injury, please
produced by AC system in use are additional coolant if necessary. Large obey the instructions below when
normal. drop of coolant level means leakage in you lift the car by jack.
the system; please contact BYD ● Follow the manufacturer’s
Tips service station for immediate instructions on using the jack.
When engine is running, please examination. ● No part of your body is allowed
keep your hands and clothes to stay under the car lifted by
away from the working fan & If the Car Has Flat Tires jack, or there may be bodily
driving belt of the engine. injury.
1． Please slow down the car slowly, ● When the car is lifted by jack,
4. If there is coolant leakage, please keep moving in a straight way and do not start the engine or leave
shut down the engine at once and run off the road to a safe place. it in running.
contact BYD service station for help. Do not park your car on the turnout
5. In case of no obvious leakage, please track in the middle of a highway.
check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, Park the car on firm and flat ground.
please add coolant to the reservoir 2． Shut down the engine and turn on
until the level is between two scale the emergency flashlight.
marks while the engine is running. 3． Apply the parking brake and set the
transmission to N gear.
Tips 4． All people should get off the car for
Under high temperature, it is not a place away from traffic.
allowed to remove the radiator 5． Read the following instructions
cap since the spouting carefully:
high-temperature steam and
liquid under pressure may cause
serious personal injury.
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● Park the car on flat and solid Note

ground, pull up parking brake Do not continue driving the car
firmly and shift the with a flat tire. Even a short trip
transmission to N gear. If may damage the tire permanently.
necessary, lay chock blocks
under the tire which is Tools Required and Spare Tire
diagonally opposite to the tire
to be replaced.
● Make sure the jack is placed on
the right lifting point. Lifting up
the car by a jack not placed
properly may damage the car or
cause the car dropping down Rotate the terminal of the jack
from the jack, which may result manually
in personal injuries.
● When the car is supported Remove: rotate the terminal in direction
completely by jack, no one is 1 until the jack become flexible.
allowed to stay under the car. Storage: rotate the terminal in direction
● Lifting up the car only for tire 2 until the jack is fixed tightly to
replacement purpose. prevent it from being thrown
● Do not lift up the car when Take out tools required and the spare forward when there is crash or
someone is in it. tire. emergency braking.
● Do not put any thing at the top 1． Toolkit
or bottom of the jack while 2． Jack
lifting. 3． Spare tire
● Just lift the car to a height that In emergency conditions, you may have
allows tire removal and to repair the car by yourself. Please well
replacement. know the use method and storage
location of the jack and various tools.
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Block Wheels Unscrew Bolts on Wheel with a Flat

Tire
Loosen and remove the bolts, then

take out the spare tire. 2. While lifting, please lay the chock
block under the wheel in the diagonal
To store the tire, please put the outside direction of the flat tire to prevent the 3. Unscrew all bolts on the wheel with
of the tire downward in place, and then car sliding. a flat tire.
fasten the tire in the opposite order to Put the chock block in front of a front Before lifting up the car, please loosen
prevent it from being thrown forward wheel or behind a rear wheel. bolts on the wheel by rotating them
when there is crash or emergency anticlockwise.
braking. For better torque, you can fit a spanner
onto the bolt with its handle on the right
as shown in the figure above. Grip at the
end of the spanner handle and pull
upwards. Please avoid the spanner
slipping out of the bolt.
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Do not remove the bolts, just loosen Lift Up Vehicle Replace Wheels
them by rotating one cycle and a half.
Tips
Do not apply engine oil or
lubricant on the bolts, or they will
get loose, which may cause the
wheel detached and lead to
serious accident.
Jack Positioning
5. Make sure nobody is in the car, and 6. Remove wheel bolts and replace
lift up the car to a height that allows the tire.
installation of spare tire. Take off the flat tire and put it aside.
Please notice that it needs larger Roll the spare tire to the installation
clearance to install the spare tire than position, align the bolt to tire hole, and
remove the flat tire. then raise the tire until the top bolt fit into
To lift up the car, please insert the jack the screw hole. Rotate the tire push it
handle into the jack (loose joint) and until all bolts can fit into corresponding
rotate it clockwise. When the jack screw holes.
touches the car and starts lifting, please
check again if the jack is at the right
4. Place the jack under the proper
position.
lifting point.
Make sure that the jack is placed on flat
Tips
and solid ground.
When the car is supported
completely by jack, no one is
allowed to stay under the car.
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Reinstall Wheel Bolts Lower Down Vehicle
Before installation, please brush off all

corrosive materials on the installation 7. Reinstall all wheel bolts manually. 8. Lower down the car to ground and
surface with a wire brush. During tighten the wheel bolts.
installation, the metal area on the To reinstall bolts, please manually
installation surfaces must be in well tighten them with wedged end inward To lay down the car, please rotate the
contact with each other, or the wheel first. Push the wheel backward and try to jack handle counterclockwise.
bolts may get loose, which may cause further tighten the bolts manually. Please use a spanner for wheel bolt to
the tire falling off in driving. tighten the bolts. Do not use any other
Tips tools or lever, like hammer, tube, or your
Do not apply engine oil or feet.
lubricant on the bolts, or they will Make sure the spanner is fitted onto the
get loose, which may cause the bolts firmly.
wheel detached and lead to As per the order shown in the figure
serious accident. 。 If there is above, tighten the bolts slightly one by
engine oil or lubricant on the one, repeat the procedure until all the
bolts or nuts, clean them bolts are fastened firmly.
immediately.
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Tips After Tire Replacement If the Car Gets Stuck

● Please make sure no part of
your body and no one nearby 9. The tire pressure after If the car gets stuck in snow, mud, or
will get injured while laying replacement. sand, please try to get it out by
down the car onto the ground. Adjust the tire pressure to the value pushing it forward or backward.
● When the tire is replaced, specified in Chapter 8. If the current
please use the spanner with a pressure is lower than specified value, Tips
torque of 103N·m (10.5 kgf·m) to please drive the car slowly to the nearby If there are persons or objects
fasten the bolts. Otherwise the service station for air charging. near the car, please do not try to
bolts will get loose, which may Do not forget to install the tire valve cap, move the car by pushing it
cause the tire falling off and or dust and moisture will enter the valve forward and backward. If not,
result in serious accident. core to cause possible air leakage. If the once the car gets out and
tire valve cap is missing, please use a suddenly moves forward or
new one immediately. backward, there may be personal
injury or damage to objects.
10. Put tools, jack and flat tire in
proper storage.
After tire replacement, please use a
torque spanner to tighten the wheel
bolts to the torque specified in Chapter 8.
The flat tire should be repaired by a
qualified technician.
Tips
Before driving, please make sure
all tools, jack, and flat tire are
fixed in their storage position so
as to reduce the possibility of
personal injury in case of a crash
or emergency braking.
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Tow the Car Use proper towing devices to tow the For emergency towing, you can
car to avoid damage. contact BYD service station to handle
on your behalf.
Improper towing may damage the car. If you can not find a towing company
Most personnel handling towing know under emergency situation, please tie
the right method, but something may go the towing cable or chain to the
Tow from the front
wrong accidentally. To avoid damage to emergency towing hook at the
the car, please follow the precautions bottom of the car for temporary
below. towing. In this case, you shall be
extremely careful.
Precautions for Towing:
Towing should use safety chain system Note
Tow from the rear and abide to applicable national and ◆ Please use the specified
local laws. The wheels touching the towing hook, or the car may be
ground and their axle should be in good damaged.
condition. If they are damaged, you shall ◆ Do not tow the car from the
use platform truck for towing. rear side with all four wheels on
the ground, or it will seriously
Emergency Towing damage the transmission.
Use platform truck
The driver should sit inside steering the
car and controlling the brake.
Towing in this way may only move the
car slowly for a short distance on a hard
road. Meanwhile it requires that the
wheels, shafts, transmission, drivetrain,
steering wheel, and brake be in good
condition.
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Tips Note Tips

Take special care when towing Please use the towing cable or When the engine is not running,
the car. Please avoid sudden chain designed specifically for boosters of brake and steering
startup and unstable driving car towing. Tie the cable or chain device do not work, which makes
operation, which may exert great to the towing hook firmly. steering and braking more
stress on emergency towing difficult than usual.
hook, and towing cable/chain. Before towing, please release the
The hook, towing cable/chain may parking brake and set the transmission
crack, in which case there may be to N gear. The ignition switch should be
serious personal injury or at "ACC" (engine shut down) or "ON"
damage to the car. (engine running).
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Chapter 5
Anti-corrosion and Auto Exterior Maintenance
Anti-corrosion ................................................................................................... 112
Tips on Maintenance of Paint Surface ............................................................ 113
Washing and Waxing ....................................................................................... 114
Inside Cleaning ................................................................................................. 115
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Anti-corrosion The above items show that it is very Check the car's paint and decorative
Proper maintenance can protect the car import to keep the car, especially its pieces. When there is any fragment or
against corrosion for a long time. bottom, clean and repair the damaged crack on the paint film, please repair it at
paint and protection coating as soon as once to avoid commencement of
The common causes for car possible. corrosion at this location. If the
corrosion are: fragments or cracks peel off the metal
● Saline-alkali, dust, and moisture To prevent corrosion of BYD G3, surface, please contact the BYD service
concentrates at unaccessible part please follow the instructions below: station for repair.
under the bottom of the car. Wash the car regularly. Washing your
● The paint film or base coating is car regularly can keep it clean. But for Check inside of the carriage. Moisture
scratched by slight crash or foreign anti-corrosion purpose, please abide by and dust will concentrate beneath the
bodies such as sand. the following points: floor mats and cause corrosion, please
● In winter if you drive the car on the check the underside of the floor mats
If operating the car under special road with saline-alkali or live by the frequently and make sure it is dry. When
circumstance or environment, please sea, please wash the running part of you transport chemicals, detergent,
take special care: the car at least once per month to fertilizer, salt and similar materials,
● The dust on the road with saline-alkali reduce corrosion. please pay particular attention and use
or chemical substances will speed up ● High pressure water or steam is proper containers. In case of any
corrosion; the air along the seacoast effective for cleaning chassis and spillage or leakage, please clean and
or in regions polluted by industries is wheel cover. Slurry and dirt in these dry the affected part immediately.
also saline. positions are difficult to remove; you
● High moisture will speed up corrosion, need to pay extra attention as getting Use mudguard. When driving in
especially at a site with a temperature the slurry and crumbs wet without saline-alkali area or on the gravel road,
removing them may cause severer
just over 0°C. you can use mudguard to protect the
damage. Please avoid the dust
● When certain parts of the car are car. The mudguard with bigger size
jamming the drain hole on the lower
always under moisture or humidity, edge of the door, sill plate, and frame, and shorter clearance from the ground
even if the rest parts are kept dry, otherwise water accumulated will lead has better protection effect. Small
corrosion will occur. to corrosion. mudguard for wheel cover is optional
● High compartment temperature may ● Arrange a thorough cleaning for the for BYD G3, installation of which is
cause corrosion to the parts which chassis when winter is over. available at BYD service station.
can not get dry quickly due to lack of For more hints, refer to "Washing and
proper ventilation. Waxing".
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Park the car in a well ventilated detergent, which may wash away may vary with the original paint. (8) In
garage rather than in damp or grease in the paint and speed up aging. case that the car will not be used for a
unventilated place. Washing your car When washing the car at a carwash, long period, please park it in a
in the garage or parking after a drive on prevent the staff from using dewaxing well-ventilated garage or similar place,
a wet or snowy road will get the garage detergent, or the paint may be damaged. and use a special-purpose car cover.
damp and thus cause corrosion. Even When the car is used along seacoast or For a short period parking, please select
though the garage is dry, the car will in a region with heavy pollution, you a shade place.
also get damp and suffer corrosion if it is shall wash the car daily. (9) Prevent strong impact, knock or
poorly ventilated. (4) Only use damp, clean and soft scratch to the paint film. If the paint has
sponge or finishing cloth to wipe the car, scratch, sinking or peeling off, please
Tips on Maintenance of Paint Surface and make sure metal and sand particle make repair in time, and you are
Pay attention to the following points in does not exist in it. Do not use dry recommended to go to a professional
use and maintenance of the car: cloth, sponge or towel to wipe it to avoid auto beauty store.
(1) Clean the dust on the car before, scratching. When wiping, move the cloth (10) Use carbon detergent to clean
during and after using the car, which can gently along the running water, and do glossy metal parts, and apply waxing
reduce dust absorption by static. not move in circle or perpendicular to regularly for protection.
(2) Wash the car timely after rain. The the running water. (11) Use quality detergent for cleaning
taint left by rain on the car body will (5) Taint of strongly corrosive stuff, such of trimming, and do not use excessive
shrink in size after rain stops, which as pitch, bird manure and insect remains, force when waxing to prevent the base
means acid materials in the rain will shall be cleaned timely. Please use layer from exposing when the paint is
concentrate. Clean the taint as soon as special purpose detergent. Do not use penetrated.
possible to avoid harm to the paint knife or gasoline to remove the taint, Apply waxing when it is required and go
surface caused by the taint. otherwise the paint surface may be to auto beauty store for maintenance
(3) Wash the car after the engine cools damaged. regularly (at least once per quarter) to
down. Do not wash the car in strong (6) Do not touch the paint with greasy keep the paint surface glossy.
sunlight or high temperature, otherwise hands, wipe the paint with greasy cloth,
the detergent will form taint on the paint or put any tool with grease on it or
surface after quick drying. If you wash finishing cloth dipped in organic solvent
the car by yourself, only use on the car body, otherwise there may be
special-purpose detergent and neutral harmful chemical reaction.
running water. Do not use strongly (7) If there is no obvious scratch, do not
alkaline washing power, soap water and make repainting as the new paint color
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Washing and Waxing 1. Use water pipe to wash away the Tips
loose dirt, slurry and saline-alkali at Do not install plastic decorative
Cleaning for BYD G3 the bottom of the car and in the sunk pieces which have been seriously
Clean the car in normal way. places of wheels. damaged on wheels, or they may
2. Use neutral detergent to wash the car, drop off the wheel while driving
In the cases below, the paint may peel following the manufacturer's and thus lead to accident.
off and there will be corrosion in the car instructions when mixing the
body and parts. Please clean the car detergent with water. Dip a soft cloth Aluminum wheel: Wash it only with
immediately. into the detergent to wipe the car neutral soap water or neutral detergent.
● Driving along the seacoast. gently, and use soap water and Plastic bumper: be careful in washing it.
● Driving on the road covered with clean water to remove the dirt. Do not use detergent containing
anti-freezer. 3. Flushing with running water, grinding medium to wipe it, because its
● Stuck with coal tar, resin, bird manure, otherwise when the soap water get front side is soft.
and insect remains. dry, it will leave taints. Especially,
● Driving in an area with heavy smoke, please use clean water to flush each Asphalt from the road: wash it by
coal ash, dust, iron scurf, or chemical part of the car after washing in the turpentine or detergent marked as
substances. summer. non-harmful to the painted surface.
● The car is obviously covered with dust 4. To avoid leaving water mark, please
and slurry. wipe it dry with clean soft towel. Do Note
not wipe or press too hard, or the Do not use such organic
Manual Cleaning for BYD G3 paint surface may be damaged. substances as gasoline,
Clean the car in shade place when the kerosene, naphtha, and strong
body does not feel hot. Decorative plastic pieces on wheels: solvent as they may cause
the decorative plastic pieces may be poisoning or damage.
Tips damaged by organic substances easily.
Please protect your hands from If any organic substance spills onto the
hurt while cleaning the underside decorative pieces, please wash it away
of the floor or chassis. by clean water and check whether the
decorative pieces are hurt.
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Auto Car Washing Waxing for BYD G3 Inside Cleaning
You can wash your car at an automatic To keep the glossy surface as Tips
carwash station. But please take notice brand-new, we suggest you to polish Do not wash the floor with water
that some types of brushes, unfiltered and wax the car regularly. or allow the water to flow onto the
water, and the wash process adopted by Waxing shall be done once per month or floor while cleaning the car inside
the machine will hurt the painted surface. when the car body shows poor or outside; otherwise water may
Damage to the painted surface will water-resistant performance. enter the audio devices or other
reduce its duration and gloss, 1. Before waxing, please wash and dry electric appliances on or under
particularly for the car in dark color. the car body even if you use the the carpet (mat), which may result
Usually the staff from carwash will tell mixture of detergent and wax. in malfunction of the devices and
you which washing process is most 2. Please use quality polish and car wax. corrosion of the car body
proper for your car. When the polishing coat has been
weathered seriously, please use the Carpet
cleaning polish which is separated
from the car wax. Follow the Please use quality foam detergent to
instructions and precautions from the clean the carpet.
manufacturer. The chrome plated First use the dust collector to absorb the
surface also needs polishing and dust. Several kinds of foam detergents
waxing. are applicable: some are packed in
3. On a large surface, if the water can aerosol can, and some are powder or
not form beads but stay on the liquid which shall be mixed with water to
surface, you shall wax the car. generate foam. Use a sponge or brush
dipped with foam to wash the carpet by
Note moving in circle.
When the car is placed in painting Do not use water to keep the carpet dry.
& polishing workshop with high Please read and strictly follow the
temperature for repainting, please instructions from the detergent
remove the plastic bumper from manufacturer.
the car, or the heat may damage
the bumper.
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Seat Belts Please use damp and soft cloth to Leather Trimming inside the Car
clean the air conditioning control For leather trimming, you can use
The seat belt can be washed with panel, stereo system, instrument neutral detergent intended for woolen
neutral soap water or warm water. panel, control panel, and switches. fabrics to clean them.
Use sponge or soft cloth to clean it. Dip a clean and soft cloth into the water Use a soft cloth dipped with 5% of
Check if the seat belt has excessive or warm water, and then wipe away the neutral detergent intended for woolen
wear or cut. dust gently. fabrics to erase the dust, and then wipe
off the residual detergent with a clean
Note Note wet cloth.
◆ The seat belt can not be ◆ Do not use organic substances
cleaned with coloring agent or (like solvent, kerosene, alcohol, or If any part of the leather gets wet after
bleacher, or its strength will be gasoline) and acid-base solutions, cleaning, please wipe it dry with a clean
weakened. because these chemicals will lead soft cloth and keep it in the ventilated
◆ Do not use the seat belt until it to color change, taint, and peeling shade for drying.
is dry. on the surface.
◆ Before using detergent or polish,
Doors and Windows first please make sure they do not
include the substances mentioned
Doors and windows can be cleaned above .
with any normal household ◆ If you use new liquid detergent,
detergent. please do not spill the liquid onto
the inside surface of the car as they
Note may contain harmful substance. If
When cleaning the internal side of any spilling, please clean up the
the rear window, pay attention to spilled liquid at once in the way
not scratching or damaging described previously.
heating wire or its connector.
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chapter 6
Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 118
How to judge the vehicle needs maintenance? .............................................. 119
BYD G3 Maintenance Program ....................................................................... 120
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Maintenance Where can you get maintenance Which maintenance items can be
Scheduled maintenance is very service? completed by driver himself?
important
BYD Auto Company strongly It is best to get car maintenance from Many maintenance items can be easily
recommends that users protect their local BYD service station. completed by driver himself, as long as
new G3 BYD cars by following the Technicians in BYD are all well-trained he has some knowledge about
maintenance program, because professionals. They will get the latest mechanical maintenance and also has
scheduled maintenance serves the service information, such as some basic auto tools For easy
following purposes: proceedings about technique, operations, you can refer to section 7.
 Save fuel maintenance gist and internal training Notes: special tools and professional
 Extend its operating life program of special repair shop. They skills are required for part of
 Enjoy driving have completed study in BYD Auto maintenance operation. These items
 Drive safely Company before working, instead of shall be maintained by qualified
 Drive stably study while working. Is it the best way? technicians. Even though the driver is a
 Conform to regulations on BYD service station has spent a large well-experienced technician, BYD Auto
maintenance amount of money on special tools and Company still recommends you contact
 Conform to governmental maintenance equipment for BYD cars, BYD service station for repair and
regulations which helps to better complete tasks as maintenance. What's more, they can
well as reduce expenses. keep a record of maintenance for your
Notes：
The maintenance department of BYD car, which will be very helpful when you
Please refer to BYD G3 service station can perform all the need maintenance service.
Maintenance & Repair Manual and maintenance program for your car –
turn to BYD service station reliable and economical.
regularly for car maintenance.
BYD G3 car has been designed to
be a economical driving and
maintaining car which dispenses
with many maintenance services
required before. To ensure your car
runs with best travel efficiency, you
must follow the maintenance
program.
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How to judge the vehicle need  Flat tire; excessive noise made by If any conditions above, drive your car to
maintenance? tires during turning a corner; BYD service station as soon as possible,
uneven tire wear as your car may need adjustment or
Pay attention to changes of car  The car leans to one side during repair.
performance and sound, as well as driving in a straight line on the flat
visualized signs for necessary repair. ground.
Some important conditions are  Abnormal noises related to
Tips
shown as below: movement of suspension device
 Do not keep on driving without
 The engine is misfiring, Braking is disabled; brake pedal or
unstable or sounds ―bang‖ clutch pedal feels like sponge; any inspection, or it may cause
 Driving force is reduced brake pedal almost touches the serious car damage and human
obviously floor; when braking, the car turns to injury.
 Abnormal noises made by one side.
engine  Temperature of coolant still
 The car is leaking at its bottom continue to be too high
(yet air conditioning water drop
is normal)）
 Exhaust sound changes (it may
indicate carbon monoxide
leak)You must drive with
windows opened and check the
exhaust system immediately.）
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BYD G3 Maintenance Program Requirements for Maintenance Program

BYD G3 auto must be maintained according to the normal maintenance
BYD G3 maintenance program is program (you can refer to “Maintenance Program”).
designed for ensuring stable driving,
reducing faults and driving safely and
economically.
You can refer to the schedule for
intervals of maintenance, which is
almost scheduled according to the
reading on odometer or time interval. It If the car is operated under the following one or more special conditions,
is subject to what comes first. some maintenance item is required to be performed more frequently.
For maintenance item out of the last A. Road Conditions B. Driving Conditions
expiration date, it can also be 1. Drive on rugged, muddy or 1. When the car has towed a trailer;
maintained at the same interval. snowmelt road used a camping trailer or top
2. Drive on the dusty road clamping bracket
Maintenance interval for each item are 2. When the car has run at a short
all recorded in the maintenance distance repeatedly below 0 ℃ ,
program. within 8km.
Rubber hose (used for cooling and When the car has idled for a long time or
heating system, brake system and fuel long run at a low speed such as police
system) shall be checked by qualified car, taxi or delivery car.
technicians according to the BYD G3
maintenance program.
These are extremely important
maintenance items. If any deterioration
or damage, the hose shall be replaced
immediately. Notes: rubber hose will be
deteriorated with the passing years,
thus it may cause expansion, abrasion
or breakage.
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Maintenance Program
Maintenance Operations: I = check, correct or replace when necessary; R = replace, change or lubricate; C = clean
Maintenance Intervals Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first
×1,000km 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73
Forced
Maintenance Items Months Mainte 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
nance
Basic parts of engine
1. Check if any crack, flying chip, wear on the drive belt
I I I I I I I I
and adjust its tensity
2. Check if any damage on the ignition cable I I I
General using
I I I R
3. Replace the timing belt of conditions
engine Rigorous using
R: every 70,000km
conditions
4. Check if the oil and gas control system of crankcase is
I I I
normal
5. Check and replace the spark plug I I R I I R I
6. Check if the cooling water pipe is damaged and
I I I I
confirm if the pipe joint is locked tightly
7. Check the engine coolant level in the over flow pot I I I I I I I I
8. Replace the engine coolant R R R
9. Check if the air filter element is General using
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
blocked and damaged conditions
Rigorous using
I: shorten the cycle as required
conditions
10. Replace the air filter element General use
R R R R R R R
conditions
Rigorous using
conditions R：Shorten the cycle as required
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Maintenance Interval Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first

×1,000km 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73
Forced
Maintenance Items Months Mainte 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
nance
11. Check the gear oil level in manual transmission box I I I I I I I I
General using
12. Replace the gear oil in the I R R R R
conditions
manual transmission box
Rigorous using
conditions R：Shorten the cycle as required
General using Free from replacing, just check and supplement it every 1 year or
13. Check and replace the oil in conditions 20,000km
automatic transmission box Rigorous using
Replace it every 40,000km
conditions
Replace the lubricating oil and oil filter in CVT
Replace it every 60,000km
transmission
General using
Replace it every 6 months or every 5,000km
conditions
14. Replace engine oil
Rigorous using
Every 3,000km
conditions
General using
Replace it every 6 months or every 5,000km
15. Replace the engine oil filter conditions
element Rigorous using
Every 3,000km
conditions
16. Check the electrolyte of battery I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
17. Check the engine idle speed I I I I I I I I
18. Check the ignition timing I I I I
19. Check the air hose of crankcase I I I I I I I
20. Check the valve gap I I I I I
21. Check the joint of exhaust pipe for gas leak I I I I I I I
22. Throttle Body C C C C C C C
23. Injection nozzle C C C C C C C
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24. Check the oxygen sensor I I I I I I I

25. Check the three-way catalytic converter I I I I I I I
Fuel and Exhaust Purification Control System
26. Fuel filter R R R R R R R
27. Fuel tank cover, fuel pipe and joint I I I I
Maintenance Interval Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first

×1,000km 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73
Maintenance Items Forced
Months Mainte 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
nance
28. Activated carbon canister I I I I I I I
Chassis and Car Body
29. Brake pedal and parking brake I I I I I I I I
30. Brake pad and brake disc I I I I I I I I
31. Brake fluid I I I I R I I I R I I I R I I
32. Pipeline and hose of brake system I I I I I I I
33. Power steering fluid I R I R I R I
34. Steering wheel, draw bar I I I I I I I
35. Transmission shaft dust cover I I I I I I I
36. Ball pin and dust cover I I I I I I I I
37. Front and rear suspension device I I I I I I I
38. Tire and inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
39. Check the front and rear wheel alignment I I I I I I I I I I I
40. Check if the wheel bearing has end play I I I I I I I
41. Cooling or heating system I I I I I I I I
42. Air filter of air conditioner I R R R R R R R
43. Refrigerant of air conditioner/cooling device I I I I I I I
44. Check the SRS system I I I I I I I
45. Check the car body for damage Every year
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Notes:
“Rigorous Using Conditions” specifications only apply to the cars used in rigorous using conditions. It includes as
follows:
（1） Drive in the dusty areas or often expose the car in air with salt or by the sea;
（2） Drive on the rugged road, road full of water or mountain road;
（3） Drive in the cold area;
（4） The engine runs idle for a long time or often runs for a short distance in cold season;
（5） Use the brake frequently and often slam the brake;
（6） Use the car as a tractor-trailer;
（7） Use the car as a taxi or an operating car;
（8） Above 32℃, drive the car in the crowded urban area for more than 50% running time;
（9） Above 30℃, drive the car at 120km/hour or a higher speed for more than 50% running time;
（10） Overloaded running.
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Chapter 7
Section 1
Self-maintenance
Foreword
Engine Compartment Appearance .................................................................. 126
Fuse Location ................................................................................................... 127
Notes of Self-maintenance .............................................................................. 127
Location of Jack ............................................................................................... 129
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Engine Compartment Appearance
1. Distribution box assembly

2. Engine oil level dipstick
3. Overflow tank of engine coolant
4. Fuel flap of engine oil
5. Battery
6. Radiator
7. Electric cooling fan
8. Condenser
9. Windscreen cleanser container
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Fuse Location Notes of Self-maintenance
In case of self maintenance, you must

follow the correct procedures in this
section.
You must pay attention to that incorrect

or incomplete maintenance operations
may cause operating problems.
This section only makes explanations on

maintenance operations which can be
easily done by yourself. As said in
section 6, some items must still be
maintained by qualified technicians with
special tools.
Please refer to section 8 ―Fuse and
Relay‖ for the name of electric appliance During operation, you must pay special
protected by each fuse.
attention to avoiding accidental injuries.
You are required to follow the special
preventive measures below.
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Tips When turning on the ignition engine oil on your skin with
● When the engine is running, switch, if the temperature of soap and fresh water.
you must keep your hands, engine coolant rises and/or ● Do not put the used engine oil
clothes and tools away from turning on the air conditioner, in the place within the reach of
the running fans and drive belt the electric cooling fan of children.
of engine.(It is best to take engine will start running ● Dispose of the used engine oil
down such things as finger automatically. and filter by some safe and
ring, watch and necktie.)● After ● Nearby the fuel tank or battery, satisfied means and do not
you drive the car, the do not smoke, to avoid throw them together with the
temperature of such things as generating spark and naked household garbage, in the
its engine, radiator, exhaust flame, as it may cause fire. sewer or on the ground. Refer
pipe, hold-up vessel of power ● Handle the storage battery to BYD service station for
steering fluid and spark plug with special care, as it contains recycling or disposing
cover must be very high in the poisonous gas and corrosive methods.
engine compartment. sulfuric acid. ● Since brake fluid may damage
Thus, you must be careful and ● The car shall only be lifted by a the eyes as well as the paint
do not touch them. The jack. Do not crawl under the finish, you must be very careful
temperature of engine oil, fluid car; lift it with car lifting jack or in filling brake fluid; if it
and spark plug must be very other firm braces. splashes into the eyes, wash
high, too. ● Now matter operating on the with fresh water immediately; if
● If the engine is very hot, do not top or bottom of the car, you your eyes still feel
take down the radiator cover or must use eyes protector, to uncomfortable, you must go to
screw off the drain plug to avoid dropping or falling see a doctor.
avoid burning. objects and splashing fluid.
● Do not leave any flammable ● Used engine oil contains
material in the engine potential pollutants, which may
compartment such as paper or cause skin diseases such as
cloth. skin inflammation and skin
● If you work near electric cancer. Thus, you must pay
cooling fan or radiator grill, you attention to avoiding long or
must confirm that the ignition frequent touch of these engine
switch has been turned off. oils. You can wash the used
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cause fire in the engine Location of Jack

Notes compartment.
◆ Remember, storage battery ◆ Notes: do not scratch the glass
and ignition coil bears high by the wiper bracket.
current or high voltage. Pay ◆ In closing the engine cover,
attention to short circuit caused check if any tools or cloths are
by accidents. left in the engine compartment.
◆ If the coolant overflows, you
must wash it with water, to
avoid damaging the
components or paint finish.
◆ Do not drop any dirt or any
other things into the spark plug
hole.
◆ Do not lever up the external Front
electrode of spark plug at the
side of central electrode.
◆ You can only use the specified
spark plug. Using other spark
plug may damage the engine or
generate radio interference.
◆ Do not fill too much power
steering fluid, or the power
steering gear may be damaged.
◆ If the brake fluid overflows, you
must wash it with water, to
avoid damaging the
components or paint finish. Back
◆ Do not drive with the air filter
taken down, otherwise it may
cause excessive wear of engine
and meanwhile backfire will
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When lifting a car with jack, place it in ● When the car is only lifted by a
proper position as shown in the jack, do not crawl under the car; Notes
figure. a car supporting bracket is Make sure the jack is stored
required. properly, or it may damage the
Tips ● Do not lift the car if any people car.
In lifting, you must follow the in it.
regulations below to reduce the ● In lifting the car, do not put any
possibility of human injuries: thing on the top or bottom of the
● Avoid breathing the gas jack.
exhausted by the engine. The
exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, colorless and
odorless. It may cause
consciousness loss, and even
death.
● Do not place any part of your
body under the car lifted by a
jack. Otherwise, it may cause
human injuries.
● In lifting a car with a jack, do not
start or run the engine.
● Stop the car on the flat ground,
make sure the parking brake is
applied and block the wheels
opposite the lifting point, when
necessary.
● Make sure the jack is placed in
the correct lifting point. Lifting
the car in incorrect lifting point
will damage the car or the car
may drop from the jack to cause
human injuries.
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Chapter 7
Section 2
Self-maintenance
Engine and Chassis
Check Engine Oil Level.................................................................................... 132
Check Fluid Level in Gearbox ......................................................................... 134
Check Cooling Fluid Level in Engine .............................................................. 135
Check Radiator and Condenser ...................................................................... 135
Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................................ 135
Check and Replace Tire .................................................................................. 136
Tires Rotation ................................................................................................... 138
Precautions on Aluminum Wheel .................................................................... 139
131
Check Engine Oil Level Note Engine Oil Specification

Do not drop engine oil on parts of
Only use lubricating oil approved by
the car.
BYD-authorized service stations or
Low level High level equivalents in compliance with the
If the oil level is near the low oil line, following grade and viscosity.
you shall add additional engine oil of
the same type in the engine. Engine Oil Grade for Gasoline Engine:
SAE 5W—30 above -30℃
Remove the engine oil fill cap, add a SAE 15W—40 above -15℃
small amount of engine oil and then API Grade SG or above
check the dipstick. You are Amount: 3L (liter)
Oil filling Correct Overfull recommended to use funnel when
adding engine oil.
After adding engine oil, the oil level shall
Shut down engine at operating be located between the low oil line and
temperature, and check engine oil high oil line on the dipstick as shown in
level with dipstick. the figure above.
1. To get accurate reading, you shall When the oil level is proper, install the fill
pack the car on flat ground. Shut cap and tighten it manually.
down the engine and wait for a few
minutes so that engine oil is collected Note
at the bottom of the engine. ◆ Do not splash engine oil on
2. Pull out the dipstick, place a piece of parts of the car.
fabric at its end and wipe it clean. ◆ Do not add too much oil, or
3. Insert the dipstick again. You shall engine may be damaged.
insert it to the bottommost position for ◆ Check the oil level with
accurate reading. dipstick after you finish adding
4. Pull out the dipstick, place a piece of engine oil.
fabric at its end and check the engine
oil level.
132
Recommended viscosity (SAE): Engine Oil Identification Label
One or two API registration label is

available on some engine tank for
reference when choosing oil.
API classification label is somewhere on

the outside of the tank.
Engine oil quality is indicated on the
label top according to API (American
Predicted temperature range prior Petroleum Institute) standard, such as
to next oil change
SL. SAE viscosity is indicated at the
API Classification Label middle of the label, such as 10W-30.
In extremely cold weather, SAE 10W - ―Energy-Conserving‖ symbol at the
30 oil or oil with higher viscosity may bottom of the label indicates that it can
cause difficulty to start the engine, so save engine oil.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is Certification of ILSAC (International
recommended. Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) is at the front side of the oil
tank.
ILSAC Certification Label
133
Check Fluid Level in Gearbox Note: no water can be contained in the

Clean up overflowing fluid immediately gear fluid so as to avoid rusting the
Manual Gearbox (Description about as it may damage parts in the engine components in the transmission.
CVT gearbox is added) compartment.
Check the fluid level in gearbox when If original MTF is not available, you can
transmission is at the normal operating use API certified gear oil as substitute.
temperature of 80℃ with the car parking For specific specifications, please refer
on flat ground. Remove the bolt of fluid to Maintenance Manual or contact BYD
filler opening of the transmission, and service station.
touch the fluid level within the bolt hole
Drain plug
with a finger carefully. The fluid level
shall reach the edge of the bolt hole. If Position of drain plug
not, please add original MTF (manual Transmission
transmission fluid) from BYD until the fluid
fluid overflow from the filler opening. At
last, install back and tighten the bolt of
the fluid filler opening.
Level of gear fluid
Transmission fluid shall be replaced by

mileage or interval as specified in
Periodic Maintenance Table. The
existing transmission fluid shall be
drained completely before filling new
transmission fluid.
Oil filling plug
Please contact BYD service station if
you have any doubt about checking fluid
Position of oil filling plug level or filling fluid in gearbox.
134
Check Cooling Fluid Level in Engine Choose Cooling Fluid Check Radiator and Condenser
Only use cooling fluid authorized by If radiator or condenser becomes very
Check the transparent overflow tank BYD service station. Choose and add dirty or you can not determine their
of the cooling fluid when the engine suitable type of cooling fluid into cooling status, please send the car to BYD
is cold. If the cooling fluid level is system according to environment service station.
located between “FULL” and “LOW” temperature.
line on the tank, it is in compliance Improper cooling fluid may damage Tips
with the requirement. If the fluid level engine cooling system. To avoid scorching, do not touch
is low, additional cooling fluid shall radiator or condenser when
be added. (Refer to section “Choose Note engine is hot.
Cooling Fluid” below for information Do not over use water, which may
on usable type of cooling fluid.) damage engine cooling system in Note
The cooling fluid level in the overflow winter. Do not service radiator or
tank varies with the temperature of the condenser by yourself to avoid
engine. But if the fluid level is under For more detailed information, please damage.
―LOW‖ line, more fluid shall be added contact BYD service station.
until fluid level reaches ―FULL‖ line.
After adding cooling fluid, if the fluid Check Tire Pressure
level drops in short period, there may be Maintain proper pressure in tires.
leakage in the system. You shall For information on recommended cold
conduct visual check to radiator, hose, tire pressure and tire dimension, please
radiator cap, drain cock and pump. refer to Chapter 8.
If visual check can not find out leakage, You shall check the tire pressure every
please contact BYD service station to two weeks, or, at least, every month.
check cap pressure and whether there is Spare tire pressure shall also be
leakage in cooling system. checked.
Improper tire pressure may increase gas
Tips consumption, reduce driving comfort,
To avoid scorching, do not tire service life, and pose danger to road
remove radiator cap when engine safety.
is hot. If the tire need air filling frequently,
please contact BYD service station for a
check.
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Follow the instructions below when Check and Replace Tire

Tips checking tire pressure:
Maintain proper pressure in tires. Tire wear indicator
Improper pressure may cause the ● Check tire pressure only when the
following conditions, and even tire is cold. After driving over 1.5 km,
severe injury. the car shall be parked for over 3
Low tire pressure (insufficient air hours before checking tire pressure.
filling) You can check pressure directly after
● Excessive wear a driving no more than 1.5 km.
● Abnormal wear
● Difficulty in operation ● Tire pressure gauge must be used.
● Air leakage due to overheat of Experiential judgment of tire pressure
tires may have severe error. In addition,
● Deteriorated sealability at the several pounds' difference in tire
edge of tire. pressure may reduce driving Check Tire
● Deformation of wheel and/or operability and comfort.
detachment of tire and wheel Check tread wear according to tire wear
High Tire Pressure (excessive air ● Do not release air in tire or reduce indicator If the wear indicator is visible,
filling) tire pressure after driving. It is the tire shall be replaced.
● Difficulty in operation normal that tire pressure is higher
● Excessive wear of center of tire after travel. Tire wear indicator is embedded in the
tread tire of BYD G3 to indicate when to
● Increased possibility that hard ● Make sure valve cock is installed replace it. When wear depth reaches
road may do damage to tire on tire. It blocks dust, damp from 1.6mm or less, the wear indicator will be
entering tire and prevent air leakage. exposed. If two or more wear indicators
Install a new one if the valve cock gets in continuous tread grooves are visible,
missing. the tire shall be replaced. The thinner
tread, the greater danger of tire skid.
136
When the tire tread is worn to less than Replace Tires Never replace the tire on BYD G3 with
4mm in depth, the snow tire function is a used tire.
lost. Only use a tire with the same dimension Tires from unknown origin may pose
and structure, and the same or higher great danger.
In case of cutting, rupture, crack load capacity to replace the tire installed You are recommended to replace
exposing cord fabric or abnormal tire on the car. four tires at one time, or at least, you
inflation, it means there is internal Any difference in dimensions and shall replace two front/rear tires at
damage in the tire and the tire shall be structure may have serious effect on the same time.
replaced. operability, passenger comfort, For steps of replacing tire, please refer
calibration of speedometer and to ―When Tire Has Air Leakage‖ in
In case of frequent air leakage or odometer, ground clearance and Chapter 4.
unrepairable cutting or other damage clearance between car body and tire or Keep the wheels in balance after
due to the severity or position, the tire tire chain. replacing tires.
shall be replaced. When you are not Unbalanced tire may pose adverse
sure about tire conditions, please Tips effect on auto operability and tire service
contact BYD service station. Please follow the instructions life. The tire may lose balance during
If air leakage occurs on the road, stop below. Or it may result in severe normal use. As a result, irregular check
driving immediately. Even a small travel injury. is required to keep the tire in good
after air leakage may cause permanent ● Never use a combination of balance.
damage to the tire. radial ply tire, bias belted tire
and diagonal-ply tire on the
After 6 years’ use, the tire, even if it same car, or it may lose
has no obvious damage, shall be operability in driving, leaving
inspected by qualified technician. the driver in great danger.
● Only use tires with dimensions
The tire may deteriorate due to aging recommended by the
even it has not been used heavily. manufacturer. Or the car may
This rule also applies to spare tires and lose control in driving.
tires in storage.
137
Tires Rotation Choose Tire Chain Tips

● When tire chain is installed, the
Use tire chain with proper dimension. driving speed shall not exceed
The rule to choose tire chain varies with 50km/h or the speed limit
locations and road conditions. Please specified by the manufacturer,
refer to local rule before choosing tire whichever is lower.
chain. ● Drive carefully when tire chain
is installed and avoid
Install Tire Chain protrusion, holes and sharp
When possible, tire chain shall be turn on the road, which may
installed on front wheels. Do not install cause jolt of the car.
tire chain on rear wheels. Tighten tire ● When tire chain is installed,
chain again after driving for 0.5-1.0 km. avoid sharp turn or braking
with wheels locked, which may
Follow strictly the instruction from the pose adverse effect to car
To equalize tire wear and extend its
manufacturer when installing tire chain. operability.
service life, you are recommended to
rotate tire positions every 10, OOO km.
If wheel housing is installed on the car, ● When tire chain is installed,
remove it before installing tire chain, slow down the car before
But the optimum time to rotate tires
otherwise it may be damaged by tire turning to prevent losing
depends on driving habit and road
chain. control of the car, which may
conditions.
cause accident.
Before tire rotation, check for uneven
wear or damage. Improper tire pressure
and wheel alignment, unbalanced wheel
and frequent braking may lead to
abnormal tire wear.
138
Replace Wheels Precautions on Aluminum Wheel
When to Replace Wheels Do not replace the wheel on BYD G3 ● For a car with aluminum wheels, the
When the wheel has damage such as with a used wheel, which may have nuts on the wheels shall be check
bending, crack or severe corrosion, it undergone treatment or long travel after the first 1,600 km travel to make
shall be replaced. mileage, getting the car into trouble sure they remains tight.
If damaged wheel is not replaced timely, without prior warning. Do not use a ● After tires are rotated, repaired or
the tire may detach from the wheel or wheel which is repaired after bending, replaced, the nuts on the wheels shall
the car may lose control. as it may have structural damage. Do be check after the first 1,600 km travel
not use inner tube intended for tubeless to make sure they remains tight.
Choose Wheels tire on an air-leaking wheel. ● Do not damage the wheels when
using tire chain.
Only replace the wheel installed on Tips ● Only use BYD nuts and wrench
the car with a wheel with the same Do not use a wheel with intended for aluminum wheels.
load capacity, diameter, rim width specifications other than that ● When adjusting wheel balance using
and offset. recommended by the tire chain, only use BYD counter
manufacturer, or the car may lose balance, plastic hammer or rubber
BYD service station can replace wheels control in driving, which may hammer.
correctly. result in severe injury or death. ● As with all autos, aluminum wheels on
Wheels with different dimensions and BYD G3 shall be checked regularly,
structure may have serious effect on and replaced if any damage.
operability, service life of wheels and
bearings, cooling of brake, calibration of
speedometer and odometer, brake
performance, headlight alignment,
bumper height, ground clearance and
clearance between car body/chassis
and tire /tire chain.
139
Chapter 7
Section 3
Self-maintenance
Electric Appliance
Check Battery Status ....................................................................................... 141
Check and Replace Fuses .............................................................................. 143
Add Cleanser.................................................................................................... 144
Replace Bulb .................................................................................................... 145
140
Check Battery Status Check Battery Appearance

Emergency Treatment
Precautions ● When electrolyte enters eyes,
immediately wash eyes with Terminal
Tips running clean water and then go
Precautions on Battery to hospital. If possible, clean the
Battery produces flammable and affected area with sponge or cloth
explosive hydrogen. soaked in water on the way to the
● When using tools, prevent the hospital. Grounding
battery from generating spark. ● When electrolyte touches skin, cable
Tightening
● Do not smoke or use matches immediately wash the affected
clamp
near battery. area thoroughly with clean water.
Electrolyte contains toxic and If you feel burning or pain, go to
corrosive sulphuric acid. hospital immediately.
● Prevent electrolyte from ● When electrolyte is splashed on
touching eye, skin or clothing. your clothes, it may penetrate and Check whether battery and its
● Do not drink electrolyte by touch the skin. Please take off the terminal is corroded, loose, cracked
mistake. clothes with electrolyte or has loose fixture.
● Wear eye protector when immediately, if necessary, treat it
working near battery. as per the previous method. a. If battery is corroded, clean it with
● Keep children away from ● If you drink battery electrolyte by mixture liquid of soda and warm
battery. mistake, you shall drink a lot of water. Apply grease lubricant on the
water or milk immediately. Milk outer surface of terminals to prevent
containing magnesia, uncooked egg further corrosion.
and plant oils are recommended to b. If terminal is loose, tighten the nuts of
be eaten immediately. You shall go clamps; but do not tighten them too
the hospital for emergency medical much.
treatment. c. Tighten the fixture properly to allow
the battery fixed on proper place.
Tighten the fixture too much may
damage the battery box.
141
Check Internal Status of Battery

Tips
Note Check the internal status of the battery When electrolyte runs low in the
◆ Make sure engine and all according to instructions on the outer battery, replace it with a new one
auxiliary devices are turned off shell and status indicators of the battery. and do not add electrolyte by
before maintenance of the yourself.
battery. Note
◆ Before check battery, remove ◆ Charging the battery without
grounding wire on negative disconnecting the wires on it
terminal (with “-” mark) first; may seriously damage ECU and
after completion of service, other electrical devices on the
connect it at the last step. car. Remove the battery wires
◆ Do not cause short circuit first before connecting the
when using tools. battery to charger.
◆ When cleaning the battery, ◆ When engine is not running,
prevent any liquid from using electrical devices for a
entering it. long time may cause over
discharge of the battery, which
may lead to difficulty to start
the car or even permanent
damage to the battery.
◆ Do not use battery consuming
devices, such as audio system,
light system, for a long time
when the engine is not running.
◆ Before leaving the car, make
sure the doors are closed and
all electric appliances, such as
lights, are turned off.
142
Check and Replace Fuses
Fine Burned
Fine Burned
Fine Burned
A Type B Type C Type
143
If headlight or other electric devices If there is no fuse of the same amperage, Add Cleanser
do not work, please check the fuses. you should choose a fuse with lower
When necessary, replace the fuses. amperage; and do try to get a fuse with
For information on location of fuses, see the amperage as close to the rated
Section 7-1 ―Location of Fuses‖. amperage as possible. If you use a fuse
with lower amperage, it may be burned
Turn off ignition switch and other out again, but this doesn’t mean the car
malfunctioning devices. Pull out the has problem. You shall install a proper
fuses with potential malfunction fuse as soon as possible, and put back
vertically and check them. the substitute fuse in place.
Find out which fuse has trouble. Circuit It is recommended to keep a set of
name of each fuse is indicated on cover spare fuses on the car for emergency
of the fuse box. See Chapter 8 for use.
control function of each circuit. If a new replaced fuse is burnt out
Pull out A type fuse with a puller. The immediately, the electrical system may If the cleaner does not work, the
puller is at location 19 in figure ―Engine have problem. Contact BYD service cleanser tank may have been empty.
Compartment‖ in Chapter 8. station for a check as soon as possible. Check the cleanser level on the
If you are not sure whether the fuse is content gauge. If the level is below
burnt out, replace it with a good one. Tips “LOW” mark, you shall add cleanser.
Never use a fuse with higher
If the fuse is burnt out, insert a new amperage than the rating
fuse into the fuse socket. amperage or use any other
Only install a fuse with amperage objects to replace the fuse,
specified on the fuse box. otherwise it may cause serious
If there is no spare fuse in emergency damage and may lead to fire.
situation, you can pull out ―29. Indoor
Light‖ fuse, which is not essential in
driving, and substitute it for a fuse with
the same amperage.
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Before Adding Cleanser

Pull out cleanser funnel and hang it Tips Bulb W Type
on the brake of engine hood support. ● Do not replace bulb when it is Headlight (low
Water can be used as cleanser. But in hot to avoid burning. 55 H7
beam)
cold region where the temperature is ● The halogen bulb is filled with
below zero degree, you shall use pressurized gas, please be Headlight (high
60 HB3
cleanser with ant freezing agent. It is particularly careful. If the bulb beam)
available in BYD service stations and is scratched or falls to ground, Front fog light 55 H11
most auto part stores. For mixing ratio of it may explode or crack. Only Front turn signal light 21 PY21W
water and anti-freezing agent, please hold the bulb on its plastic or
Side turn signal light 1 LED
refer to manufacturer’s instructions. metal part. Do not touch glass
Make sure put back the funnel in place part of the bulb with bare Rear turn signal light 21 PY21W
after filling full the cleanser tank. hands. Backup light 21 P21W
Rear fog light 21 W21W
Note When traveling in rain or when the light High mount brake
Don’t use engine antifreeze or shade is wet after washing, the inside of 16 W16W
light
other substitutes, as they will lamp shade of external light such as
damage the vehicle paint. headlight will temporarily fog. As with Name plate light 5 W5W
fog on the windshield in rainy days, the Door light 5 W5W
Replace Bulb fog inside the light shade is due to the Front interior light 5 R5W
The following figures shows the method temperature difference between the Rear interior light 10 C10W
to take off the bulbs. Make sure the inside and the outside of light shade,
Trunk light 5 W5W
ignition switch and light switches are and isn’t a trouble. But if there is water
turned off when replacing bulbs. Use droplet or water pool in the lightshade, Front parking light 1 LED
bulbs with rated power shown in the please contact BYD service station. Rear parking light 0.5 LED
table below:
Parking light and rear parking light
consists of a group of luminous diodes.
When the number of burnt out luminous
diodes affects the car’s compliance with
local laws, please send the car to BYD
service station for replacing bulbs.
145
Headlight
2. Pull off the connector while

Remove Clamp pressing down the buckle.
1. Left Headlight: remove clamp and If the connector is too tight, shake it first.
take away the tube of air filter.
The removal and installation of the

cover lamp is shown in the figures
below.
Install Clamp
3. Rotate the bulb anticlockwise to

remove it.
146
Front Fog Light (optional)
4. Install the new bulb in the 1. Remove the screw and clamp with Remove Cover Clamp
mounting hole by rotating clockwise. cross screwdriver.
You need not to adjust the headlight The removal and installation of the cover
after replacing the bulb. In case that you clamp is shown in the figures below.
need to adjust the headlight, please
contact BYD service station.
Install Cover Clamp
147
2. Pull off the connector while 3. Rotate the cover anticlockwise to 5. Release the fixing spring of the
pressing down the buckle. remove it. bulb.
If the connector is too tight, shake it first.
4. Remove the connecting wire. 6. Install new bulb.

When installing new bulb, align the seat
to the round notch on the bulb.
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Front turn signal light Side turn signal light Rotate the light seat anticlockwise
manually and pull it outwards to
remove the light seat and bulb.
The front of
car
1. Rotate anticlockwise to remove it. Side turn signal light is integrated on

external rear-view mirror assembly. If
replacement is necessary, please Rotate the bulb anticlockwise and
contact BYD service station. pull it outwards to remove the bulb.
The steps of installation is opposite to
Backup Light, Rear Fog Light disassembly.
2. Rotate the bulb clockwise to

remove it.
disassembly
149
Rear turn signal light

The steps to replace the bulb of rear turn
signal light are the same with fog light.
High Mount Brake Light (optional)
3. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise

2. Remove the bulb.
and pull the bulb outwards to remove it.
disassembly
disassembly
Name plate light
1. Remove rear shelf of interior trim.
2. Remove high mount brake light 1. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise
assembly. to remove it.
150
Chapter 8
Part Specifications
Maintenance Specifications ............................................................................. 152
Fuse and Relay ................................................................................................ 153
151
Maintenance Specifications
Lubrication of Engine Cooling System

Amount: L (liter)
Engine Oil Grade for Gasoline Engine: 6.8L
SAE 5W—30 above -30℃ Tire dimension:
SAE 15W—40 above -15℃ 195/60 R15
Tire pressure, KPa (kilogram/cm2)
API Grade SG or above 210（2.1）
Amount: 3L (liter) Wheel nut torque, N·m (kilogram force·m)
Specification of Gear Oil for Manual Transmission 103（10.5）
75W—90 North region in winter
80W—90 North region in summer
80W—90 or 80W—140 South region all around the
year
API Grade GL-4 or above
Amount: 2.1L (liter)
CVT shall always use ESSO EZL 799A (CVT fluid)
Amount: 4.1 L (liter)
152
Fuse and Relay Engine Compartment 21. Right high beam (10A)
22. Right low beam (10A)
Relay:
23. Left low beam (10A)
1. A/C relay magnet clutch
24. Reserved
2. Front headlight
25. Reserved
7. No. 3 fan
26. Headlight fuse (40A)
8. Reserved
27. Reserved
9. Electric horn
28. EFI (15A) -MT20U/2 or (30A)
10. No. 2 fan
-M7.9.7.1
11. Reserved
29. Interior light (15A)
12. No. 1 fan
30. Ignition switch No. 2 power supply
37. Reserved
(30A)
38. Electric fuel Injection main relay
31. Reserved
32. Electric horn (10A)
Fuse:
33. Warning light (10A)
3. Spare fuse (10A)
34. Reserved
4. Spare fuse (15A)
35. Reserved
5. Spare fuse (20A)
36. Main power supply (100A)
6. Spare fuse (25A)
13. Reserved
14. Electronic fan (30A)
15. Reserved
16. ABS (60A)
17. Spare fuse (30A)
18. Spare fuse (7.5A)
19. Puller
20. Left high beam (10A)
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9. Small light (15A)

10. Brake light (15A)
11. Door (25A)
12. No.2 door and window power supply
(30A)
13. No.1 ignition switch power supply
(25A)
14. Front fog light (15A)
15. Rear fog light (10A)
16. Starting power supply (7.5A)
17. Air conditioner (10A)
Instrument Panel 18. No.2 ignition switch (15A)
Fuse: 19. Defrosting compensation (10A)
1. Reserved 20. Headlight control system (5A)
2. ECU (10A) 21. Lighter (15A)
3. Instrument (10A) 22. Warm wind (40A)
4. Power seat fuse (25A) 23. Rear window defroster (30A)
5. Reserved 24. No.1 door and window power supply
6. Reserved (30A)
7. On-vehicle diagnosis system (7.5A)
8. Wiper (20A)
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BYD G3 AUTO Owner’s Manual

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The illustrations provided in this manual are for reference only.

The safety sign indicated by the

Overall Unit Parameters of BYD G3

Two vehicle identification number labels

1. Indication sign of engine coolant

Figure above shows the fuel grade

Instrument Panel Appearance

Interior Switch Buttons

1．Left Combination Switch

Combination Instrument Appearance

1．Tachometer 2．Speedometer 3．Water Thermometer

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

ABS System Indicator * Rear Fog Light Indicator

Service Indicator* Main Warning Light*

Keys and car door

Keys cell phone.

Check whether all doors have been

Lock If any door is still open, use lock-up

Unlock: press down unlocking switch to Finding car

Switch Replace the card-type intelligent key

Replace Card-type Intelligent Key

Replace Electronic Intelligent Key Replace the electronic intelligent key

After battery replacement, check

Intelligent Access and Starting

Access and Starting Function Steering Lock Function Antenna Position

If intelligent access and starting Front Door Lock and Unlock

Locking Operation Unlocking Operation Anti-theft System

Start Engine (b) Start Engine

（B） When pressing down “ENGINE

Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and

Seats Front Seats Adjustment of Front Seats

In driving, all passengers shall lean on Notice on Seat Adjustment

Seat belts equipped on the vehicle are

Children shall be seated in rear seats

Keep the lap belt as low as hip – it is not

Tips Keep it as low as hip

Tips Sit upright in seat and lean on the Tips

To shorten the seat belt, pull the unfixed

As a supplemental restraint system System Components

The airbag system cannot take the place

Note If BYD G3 comes with a seat belt

Conditions to Trigger Airbag ● In case of the conditions described

Conditions That Cannot Trigger

Knock into a wall laterally. Suffer from a rear-end collision.

airbag deployment may increase the on the lap.

disabled, the material shall be Disable Airbag

Supplemental Information Steering Wheel

● Please read this manual thoroughly. If

● After the airbag system is deployed,

Under Radio mode, press ― ‖

Adjust the rear-view mirror with this

Power Sunroof (optional) Use the switch beside the front

Lighting, Wiper, Defroster and Others

Headlight and Turn Signal Lights Buzzer Light Indicator wheel.

Turn on the following lights: rotate