BYD F3, F3-R. Service Manual - part 9
BYD AUTO
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not smoke or light a match upon
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jump starting.
Do not crank for more than 30
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Batteries contain sulfuric acid
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seconds at a time. This may overheat
which is poisonous and
The battery used for boosting must
the starter and wiring systems.
corrosive. Wear protective
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless
safety glasses when jump
you are sure that the booster battery
(c) Jump starting
starting, and avoid spilling acid
is correct.
To avoid serious personal injury
on your skin, clothing, or
Jump starting procedure
and damages to your vehicle which
vehicle.
1.
If the booster battery is installed
might result from battery explosion,
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If you should accidentally get
in another vehicle, make sure the
acid burns, electrical burns, or
acid on yourself or in your eyes,
vehicles are not touching. Turn
damaged electronic components,
remove the contaminated
off all unnecessary lights and
these instructions must be followed
clothing and flush the affected
accessories.
precisely.
area with water immediately.
2.
If necessary, remove all the
If you are unsure about how to follow
Then get immediate medical
plugs of the battery for charging
this procedure, we strongly
attention. If possible, continue
recommend that you seek the help of
to apply water with a sponge or
and discharged battery, and
a competent mechanic or towing
cloth while on route to the
cover a cloth on the openings of
service.
medical office.
the battery. This can help reduce
explosion possibility and injury
The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
to people.
spark is brought near. Use only
3.
If the engine in the vehicle with
standardized jumper cables and do
the booster battery is not running,
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start it and let it run for a few
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minutes. During jump starting,
For connections, to avoid serious
run the accelerator pedal by
injury, do not lean over the battery
lightly pressing it at the running
or accidentally let the jumper
cables or clamps touch anything
speed of 2,000 rpm.
except the correct battery terminals
4.
Connect wires basing on the
or the ground.
sequence of a, b, c, and d.
5.
Run the engine in the vehicle
a. Connect the clamp of the positive
with the booster battery at about
(red) jumper cable to the positive
2000 rpm with the accelerator
terminal (+) on the discharged
Below shows the connecting point:
pedal lightly pressed.
battery.
6.
Carefully disconnect the cables
b. Connect the clamp at the other end
in the exact reverse order: the
of the positive (red) jumper cable to
negative cable and then the
the positive terminal (+) on the
positive cable.
booster battery.
7.
Carefully dispose of the cloths
c. Connect the clamp of the negative
covering the battery: they may
(black) jumper cable to the negative
now contain sulfuric acid.
terminal (-) on the booster battery.
8.
If removal is needed, put all
d. Connect the clamp at the other end
plugs of battery back to its initial
of the negative (block) jumper cable
position.
to a solid, stationary, unpainted,
If the reason of your battery
metallic point of the vehicle with the
discharging is not apparent (for
The joint of jump starting engine
discharged battery.
example, lights left on), you should
Do not connect the cable to or near
have it checked at your BYD AUTO
any part that moves when the engine
service station.
is cranked.
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If your engine stalls while driving
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperature
1. Decelerate your vehicle gradually,
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gauge indicates overheating, if you
and keep moving in a straight
To help avoid personal injury, keep
experience a loss of power, or if you
line. Move cautiously off the
hear a loud knocking or pinging
the hood closed until there is no
noise, the engine has probably over
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
road to a safe place.
heated.
Then, perform the
a sign of very high pressure.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
following procedures
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks
1. Pull safely over the road, park
from the radiator, hoses and
3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”
your vehicle, and turn on your
under the vehicle. However,
or “LOCK”, and try starting the
emergency flashers. Put the
water draining from the air
engine again.
transmission on neutral and apply
conditioning is normal if it has
the parking brake. Turn off the
been used.
If the engine fails start, see “If your
air conditioning if it is being
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vehicle fails to start” in this section.
used.
When the engine is running, keep
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2. If coolant or steam is boiling out
hands and clothing away from the
If the engine is not running, the
of the radiator or reservoir, stop
moving fan and engine drive belts.
the engine. Wait until the steam
4. If the engine drive belt is broken
power assist for the brakes and
subsides and open the engine
or the coolant is leaking, stop the
steering will not work so steering
hood. If there is no coolant or
engine immediately. Call a BYD
and braking will be much harder
steam boiling over, leave the
AUTO service station for
engine running and make sure the
assistance.
than usual.
electric cooling fan is operating.
If it is not, turn the ignition
switch off.
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5. If there are no obvious leaks,
If you have a flat tire
body under the vehicle
check the coolant reservoir. If it
1. Decelerate your vehicle gradually
supported by the jack.
is dry, add coolant to the
and keep moving in a straight
Otherwise, personal injury may
reservoir while the engine is
line. Move cautiously off the
occur.
running. Fill it between the two
road to a safe place well away
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Do not start or run the engine
lines.
from the traffic. Avoid stopping
while your vehicle is supported
on the center divider of a
by the jack.
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highway. Park in a level spot
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Stop the vehicle on a level firm
Do not attempt to remove the
with firm ground.
ground, firmly set the parking
radiator cap when the engine and
2. Stop the engine and turn on your
brake, and put the
radiator are hot. Serious injury
emergency flashers.
transmission in neutral. Block
could be resulted from hot fluid
3. Firmly set the parking brake and
the wheel diagonally opposite
and steam blown out under
put the transmission in neutral.
to the one being changed if
pressure.
4. Have everyone get out of the
necessary.
6. After the engine coolant
vehicle on the side away from
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Make sure to set the jack
temperature has cooled to normal,
traffic.
properly in the jack point.
check the coolant level in the
5. Read the following instructions
Raising the vehicle with a jack
reservoir again. If necessary,
thoroughly.
improperly positioned will
bring it up to half full again.
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damage the vehicle or may
Serious coolant loss indicates a
Upon jacking, be sure to observe
allow the vehicle to fall off the
leak in the system. You should
the following to reduce the
jack and cause personal injury.
have it checked as soon as
possibility of personal injury:
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Never get under the vehicle
possible at your BYD AUTO
● Follow jacking instructions.
when the vehicle is supported
service station.
● Do not put any part of your
by the jack alone.
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● Use the jack only for lifting
Required tools and spare tire
your vehicle during wheel
changing.
● Do not raise the vehicle with
someone in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do
not place any objects on top of
or underneath the jack.
● Raise the vehicle only high
enough to remove and change
the tire.
Turn the jack joint by hand
To remove: turn the joint in direction
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Get the required tools and spare
Do not continue driving with a
1 until the jack is free.
tire.
deflated tire. Driving even a short
To store: turn the joint in direction 2
1. Tool bag
distance can damage a tire and
until the jack is firmly secured to
wheel beyond repair.
2. Jack
prevent it flying forward during a
3. Spare tire
collision or suddenly braking.
To prepare yourself for an emergency,
you should familiarize yourself with
the use of the jack, each of the tools
and their storage locations.
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Blocking the wheel
Loosening wheel nuts
To remove the spare tire: loosen the
Block the wheel diagonally opposite
Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before
bolt and remove it.
to the flat tire to keep the vehicle
raising the vehicle.
When storing the spare tire, put it in
from rolling when it is jacked up.
Turn the wheel nuts anticlockwise to
place with the outer side of the wheel
When blocking the wheel, place a
loosen. To get maximum leverage, fit
the wrench to the nut so that the
facing up. Then, secure the tire by
wheel block in front of one of the
handle is on the right side, as shown
repeating the above removal steps in
front wheels or behind one of the rear
above. Grab the wrench near the end
reverse order to prevent it from flying
wheels.
of the handle and pull up the handle.
Be careful that the wrench does not
forward during a collision or
slip off the nut.
suddenly braking.
Do not remove the nuts yet: just
unscrew them about one-half turn.
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Raising your vehicle
double-check whether it is properly
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positioned.
Do not use oil or lubricant on
bolts and nuts. Otherwise, nuts
will get loosed and the tire will
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break off from vehicle, thus
Never get under the vehicle when
causing a severe accident.
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone.
Positioning the jack
After making sure that no one is in
the vehicle, raise it high enough so
that the spare tire can be installed.
Remember, it needs wider distance
from the ground to fix spare wheel
than to take the flat one off.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack
Position the jack at the correct jack
handle into the jack (it is a loose fit)
point as shown above.
Make sure that the jack is positioned
and turn it clockwise. As the jack
on a level and solid place.
touches the vehicle and begins to lift,
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Changing wheels
Re-installing all wheel nuts
Remove the wheel nuts and change
Before putting on wheels, remove any
Reinstall the wheel nuts with the
the tire.
corrosion on the mounting surfaces
tapered end inward and tighten them
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it
with a wire brush or such. Installation
as much as you can by hand. Push on
aside.
of wheels without good
tire back and see if you can tighten
Roll the spare wheel into position and
metal-to-metal contact at the
them more.
align the holes in the wheel with the
mounting surface can cause wheel
bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get
nuts to loosen and eventually cause a
at least the top bolt started through its
wheel to come off while driving.
hole. Wiggle the tire and press it back
over the other bolts.
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Lowering your vehicle
nut.
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Tighten each nut a little at a time in
Never use oil or grease on the bolts
the order shown. Repeat the process
or nuts. Doing so may lead to over
until all the nuts are tightened.
tightening the nuts and damaging
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the bolts. The nuts may loose and
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When lowering the vehicle,
make sure all portions of your
the wheels may fall off, which could
body and all other persons
cause a serious accident. If there is
around will not be injured as
oil or grease on any bolt or nut,
the vehicle is lowered to the
ground.
clean it.
Lower the vehicle completely and
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Have the wheel nuts tightened
tighten the wheel nuts.
with torque wrench to 103N•m
To lower the vehicle, turn the jack
(10.5kgf•m), as soon as possible
handle anticlockwise.
after changing wheels.
Otherwise, the nuts may loosen
Use only the wheel nut wrench to
and the wheels may fall off,
tighten the nuts. Do not use other
which could cause a serious
tools or any additional leverage other
accident.
than your hands, such as a hammer,
pipe or your foots, make sure the
wrench is securely engaged over the
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After changing wheels, check the
air pressure of the replaced tire.
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Adjust the air pressure to the
Before driving, make sure all the
specification designated in Section 8.
tools, the jack, and flat tire are
Do not attempt to rock the vehicle
If the pressure is lower than specified,
securely placed in place in their
free by moving it forward and
drive slowly to the nearest station and
storage location to reduce the
backward if people or objects are
fill to the correct pressure.
possibility of personal injury
anywhere near the vehicle. During
Do not forget to reinstall the tire
during a collision or suddenly
inflation valve cap as dirt and
braking.
the rocking operation, the vehicle
moisture could get into the valve core
If your vehicle become stuck
may suddenly move forward or
and possibly cause air leakage. If the
If you vehicle becomes stuck in
backward as it becomes unstuck,
cap is missing, have a new one put on
as soon as possible.
snow, mud, or sand, you may
causing injury or damage to nearby
attempt to road the vehicle free by
people or objects.
Re-stowing all the tools, jack, and
moving it forward and backward.
flat tire securely
As soon after changing wheels as
possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the
torque specified in Section 8 with a
torque wrench. Have a technician
repair the flat tire.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
towed incorrectly. Although most
Emergency towing
operators know the correct procedure,
it is possible to make a mistake. To
avoid damages to your vehicle, make
sure the following precautions are
observed. If necessary, show this
page to the tow truck driver.
Towing precautions:
Use a safety chain system for all
If towing is necessary, we
towing, and abide by the
recommend you to have it done by
state/provincial and local laws. The
your BYD AUTO service station.
wheels and axle on the ground must
If towing service is not available in
be in good condition. If they are
an emergency, your vehicle may be
damaged, use a towing dolly.
temporarily towed by a cable or
Proper equipment will help ensure
chain secured to one of he
that your vehicle is not damaged
emergency towing eyelets under the
while being towed.
vehicle. Special attention should be
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
paid upon vehicle towing.
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A driver must sit in the vehicle to
Notice
Only the specified cables or
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steer it and operate the brakes.
chains for draggling are
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Only use specified towing eyelet;
Towing in this manner may be done
available and they will link the
otherwise, your vehicle may be
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
pothook of the vehicle tightly.
damaged.
short distance and at low speeds. Also,
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Never tow a vehicle from the
the wheels, axle, drive train, steering,
Before towing, release the parking
rear with four wheels on the
and brakes must all be in good
brake and put the transmission in
ground. This may cause serious
condition.
neutral. The key must be in “ACC”
damage to the transmission.
(engine off) or “ON” (engine
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running).
Special attention should be paid
upon vehicle towing. Avoid sudden
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starts or erratic driving maneuvers
If the engine is not running, the
which would place excessive stress
power assist for the brakes and
on the emergency chain. The
steering will not work so the
eyelets and towing cable or chain
steering and braking will be much
may break and cause serious injury
harder than usual.
or damage.
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Section 5 Corrosion Precaution and Appearance Care
Protecting your BYD F3 from corrosion…………………………………………………………………………………….156
Washing and waxing your BYD F3………………………………………………………………………………………….157
Cleaning the interior…………………………………………………………………………………………………………158
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Protecting your BYD F3 from
temperature ranges just above the
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If you drive on saline fields in the
corrosion
freezing point.
winter or if you live near the
Proper care of your BYD F3 can help
● Wetness or dampness to certain
ocean, you should hose the under
ensure long-term corrosion
parts of your vehicle for an
carriage at least once a month to
protection.
extended period of time may
minimize corrosion.
cause corrosion even though
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High pressure water or steam is
The most common causes of
other parts of the vehicle may be
effective for cleaning the
corrosion to your vehicle are:
dry.
vehicle’s underside and wheel
● The accumulation of saline soil,
● High ambient temperatures can
housings. Pay particular attention
dust, and moisture in
cause corrosion to those
to these areas as it is difficult to
hard-to-reach areas under the
components of the vehicle which
see all the mud and dirt. It will do
vehicle.
does not dry quickly due to lack
more harm by simply wetting the
● Chipping of paint or
of proper ventilation.
mud and debris without removing.
undercoating caused by minor
The above signifies the necessity to
The lower edge of doors, rocker
accidents or by stones and gravel.
keep your vehicle, particularly the
panels, and frame members have
under side, as clean as possible and to
drain holes which should not be
Care is especially important if you
repair any damage to paint or
allowed to clog with dirt as
live in particular areas or operate
protective coatings as soon as
trapped water in these areas can
your vehicle under certain
possible.
cause corrosion.
environmental conditions:
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Wash the under side of the
● Saline soil or dust containing
To help prevent corrosion on your
vehicle thoroughly when winter
chemicals will accelerate
BYD F3, follow these guidelines:
is over.
corrosion, as will the presence of
Wash your vehicle frequently. It is,
See “Washing and waxing your BYD
salt in the air near the seacoast or
of course, necessary to keep your
F3” for more tips.
in areas of industrial pollution.
vehicle clean by regular washing, but
● High humidity accelerates
to prevent corrosion, the following
corrosion especially when the
points should be observed:
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Check the condition of your
We recommend that the fittings and
(2) Wash in time after rain. The
vehicle’s paint and trim. If you find
the area where the shields are
raindrop stains on the vehicle
any chips or scratches in the paint, fix
installed be treated to resist corrosion.
body after rain will become
them up immediately to prevent
Your BYD AUTO service station will
smaller and smaller and the
corrosion from starting. If the chips
be happy to assist in supplying and
concentration of acidic material
or scratches have gone through the
installing the shields if they are
will become higher and higher,
bare metal, have your BYD AUTO
recommended for your area.
thus the paint will be corroded as
service station make the repair.
time passes if you don’t wash the
Keep your vehicle in a well
stains with clean water.
Check the interior of your vehicle.
ventilated garage or a roofed place.
(3) Wash the vehicle when the motor
Water and dust can accumulate under
Do not park your vehicle in a damp,
has cooled down. Do not wash
the floor mats and could cause
poorly ventilated garage. If you
the vehicle under burning sun or
corrosion. Occasionally check the
wash your vehicle in the garage, or if
high temperature. Otherwise, the
underside of the mats to make sure
you drive it covered with water or
detergent will be dried and leave
the area is dry. Be particularly careful
snow, your garage may be so damp as
vestige. If you wash your vehicle
when transporting chemicals,
to cause corrosion. Even if your
by yourself, use special neutral
cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc. These
garage is heated, a wet vehicle can
detergent only, and do not use
should be transported in proper
corrode if the ventilation is poor.
washing powder or soapsuds with
containers. If a spill or leak should
Painting area maintenance tips
high alkali content to avoid
occur, immediately clean and dry the
Pay attention to the following
scouring off the grease in the
area.
regulations in the application and
paint and accelerating the aging
maintenance process of the vehicle:
of paint. If the vehicle is washed
Use mud shields on your wheels. If
(1) Clean the dust on the vehicle
in car washing park, ask the
you drive on salted or gravel roads,
before, during, and after using
washer not to use dewaxing
mud shields help protect your vehicle.
your BYD F3 and try to reduce
detergent so as to protect the
Full-size shields, which come as near
the dust absorption due to static
paint. Wash the vehicle everyday
to the ground as possible, are the best.
electricity.
if you drive in coastal areas or at
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places with heavy pollution.
(8) If you won’t use the vehicle for a
Washing and waxing
(4)
Use clean and soft cloth or
long time, park it in the garage or
Washing your BYD F3/F3-R
sponge to wash the vehicle and
at places with good ventilation.
Keep your vehicle clean by regular
avoid mixing metal scraps and
Put on a special vehicle cover in
washing.
sand particles. Do not use dry
winter. For temporary parking,
Wash your vehicle as soon as
cloth, dry towel, or dry sponge to
select cool area.
possible upon corrosion.
clean the vehicle to avoid
(9) Do not impact, knock on or
● When driving in a coastal area,
scratching. Follow the water flow
scratch paint film. Repair the
the paint layer may go off
direction and wipe from top to
damage, depression, or cast of the
● When driving on a road sprinkled
bottom. Do not wipe circularly or
paint in time in a professional
with antifreeze
transversally.
auto maintenance store.
● When exposed to coal tar, tree
(5)
Clean the special high corrosive
(10)Use carbon detergent to clean
sap, bird droppings and carcass
vestiges (e.g. asphalt, guano, and
plating metal parts and wax
of an insect
insects) immediately. Use special
regularly.
● When driving in areas where
detergent to clean. Do not use a
(11)Use high quality detergent to
there is a lot of smoke, soot, dust,
blade to scrape or use gasoline to
clean the decoration parts. Do not
iron, dust or chemical substances
clean so as to protect the paint.
wipe too heavy when waxing to
● When the vehicle becomes
(6)
Do not touch the paint with
avoid penetrating the paint layer.
remarkably dirty with dust and
smeary hands or wipe the paint
Wax the paint randomly and maintain
mud
with oily rag. Do not put tools
in professional auto maintenance
Hand-washing your BYD F3
with smear or rag with organic
shop regularly (once every season) so
Work in the shade and wait until the
solvents on the vehicle so as to
as to resume the gloss of the paint in
vehicle body is not hot to the touch.
avoid chemical reaction.
time.
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(7)
If there are no obvious scratches,
When cleaning under the floor or
do not spray new paint to avoid
chassis, be careful not to injure
incongruent paint colors or bad
your hands.
combination.
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