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BYD F3, F3-R. Service Manual - part 10

BYD AUTO

F3 OWNER’S MANUAL

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose.

Automatic washing station

CAUTION

Remove any mud or road salt

Do not attach the heavily damaged

Your vehicle can be washed in

from the underside of the vehicle

plastic wheel ornament. It may fly

automatic washing station. But be

or in the wheel wells.

off the wheel and cause accidents

2. Wash with a mild car-washing

attentive that some type of brushes,

while the vehicle is moving.

soap, mixed according to the

unfiltered rinsing water, or custom

manufacturer’s instructions, use a

rinsing procedure would scrape the

Aluminum wheels: use only a mild

soft cotton mitt, and keep it wet

paint.

soap or neutral detergent.

by dipping it frequently onto the

If scraped, the durability and polish

wash water. Do not rub hard. Let

Plastic bumpers: wash carefully. Do

of paint will be reduced. When

the soap and water remove the

not scrub with abrasive cleaners. The

washing vehicles, especially fuscous

dirt.

bumper faces are soft.

3. Rinse thoroughly. Dried soap can

ones, workers in washing station will

cause streaks. You may need to

tell you the most suitable washing

Road tar: remove with turpentine or

rinse each section right after you

procedure for the sake of protecting

cleaners that are marked safe for

wash it in hot weather.

paint.

painted surfaces.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the

vehicle using a clean soft cotton

NOTICE

towel. Do not rub or press hard.

Do not use organic substances

You might scratch the paint.

(gasoline, kerosene, benzene, or

Plastic wheel ornaments: the plastic

strong solvents) which may be toxic

wheel ornaments are damaged easily

or cause damage.

by organic substances. If any organic

substances splash an ornament, be

sure to wash it off with water and

check if the ornament is damaged.

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Waxing your BYD F3

available; some are in an aerosol cans

NOTICE

and others are powers or liquids

Polishing and waxing is

Always remove the plastic bumpers

which you mix with water to produce

recommended to maintain the

if your vehicle is re-painted and

foam. To shampoo the carpets, use a

original beauty of your BYD F3

placed in a high heat paint waxing

sponge or brush applied with foam to

polish.

booth. High temperatures could

rub in overlapping circles.

Apply wax once a month or if the

damage the bumpers.

Do not apply water. The best results

vehicle surface does not resist water

are obtained by keeping the carpet as

well.

Cleaning the interior

dry as possible. Read the shampoo

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle

instructions and follow them strictly.

before you begin waxing, even if

CAUTION

you are using a combined cleaner

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

Seat belts

and wax.

water, or allow water to get onto

The seat belts may be cleaned with a

2. Use a good quality polisher and

the floor when cleaning the interior

mild soap and water or with

wax. If the finish has become

or exterior of your vehicle. Water

lukewarm water.

extremely weathered, use a

may get into audio components

Use a sponge or soft cloth. As you are

car-cleaning polisher, and follow

above or under the floor carpet

cleaning, check the bolts for

the manufacturer’s instructions

(mat) and cause a malfunction; and

excessive wear, fraying, or cuts.

and precautions. Be sure to polish

it may cause body corrosion.

CAUTION

and wax the chrome trim as well

● Do not use dye or bleach on the

as the paint.

belts. It may weaken them.

Carpets

3. Wax the vehicle again when

● Do not use the belts until they

Use a good foam-type shampoo to

water does not bead and remains

become dry.

clean the carpets.

on the surface in large patches.

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to

remove as much dirt as possible.

Several types of foam cleaners are

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Windows

vehicle’s interior surfaces. It may

●

Use of a nylon brush or

The windows may be cleaned with

contain the ingredients

synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may

any household window cleaner.

mentioned above. Immediately

scratch the fine grained surface

clean any spill using the method

of the leather.

NOTICE

mentioned above.

●

Mildew may develop on soiled

When cleaning the inside of the rear

Interior leather upholstery

leather upholstery. Be especially

window, be careful not to scratch or

The leather upholstery may be

careful to avoid oil spots. Try to

damage the heater wires or

cleaned with neutral detergent for

keep your upholstery always

connectors.

wool.

clean.

Air conditioning control panel, car

Remove dirt using a piece of soft

●

Long exposure to direct

audio, instrument panel, console

cloth dampened with 5% solution of

sunlight may cause the leather

panel, and switches

neutral detergent for wool. Then,

surface to harden and shrink.

Use soft damp cloth for cleaning.

thoroughly wipe off all traces of

Keep your vehicle in a shaded

Soak a piece of clean soft cloth in

detergent with a piece of clean damp

area, especially in the summer.

water or lukewarm water. Then,

cloth.

●

The interior of your vehicle is

lightly wipe off dirt.

After cleaning or whenever any part

apt to heat up on hot summer

NOTICE

of the leather gets wet, dry with a

days, so avoid placing on the

piece of soft clean cloth. Allow the

● Do not use organic substances

upholstery items made of vinyl

leather to dry in a ventilated shaded

(solvents, kerosene, alcohol,

or plastic containing wax as

area.

gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or

these tend to stick to leather

CAUTION

acidic solutions. These chemicals

when warm.

● If a stain should fail to come out

can cause discoloring, staining or

●

Improper cleaning of the

with a neutral detergent, apply a

peeling of the surface.

leather upholstery could result

cleaner that does not contain an

● If you use cleaners or polishing

in discoloration or staining.

organic solvent.

agents, make sure their

If you have any questions about the

● Never use organic substances

ingredients do not include the

cleaning of your BYD F3, your BYD

such as benzene, alcohol,

substances mentioned above.

AUTO service station will be pleased

gasoline, alkaline or acid

● If you use a liquid car freshener,

solutions to clean the leather as

to help you.

do not spill the liquid onto the

these could cause discoloring.

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Section 6 Maintenance Requirements

Maintenance facts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Does your vehicle need repairing ………………………………………………………………………………………….

BYD F3 maintenance schedule……………………………………………………………………………………………...

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Maintenance

your vehicle runs at peak efficiency,

What maintenance can be operated

follow the maintenance schedule.

by driver?

Regular maintenance is essential.

We urge you to protect your vehicle

Much maintenance can be operated

Where to go for service?

by having your BYD serviced

by driver who has commanded some

It makes good sense to take your

according to the maintenance

mechanism knowledge and basic

vehicle to your BYD AUTO service

schedule given on the following

auto-repairing tools. See Section 7 for

station for service.

pages. Regular maintenance will

reference about “How to maintain

BYD technicians are well-trained

contribute to:

your car by yourself”.

specialists. And they are receiving the

● Good fuel economy

latest service information through

Note that part of the maintenance

● Long vehicle life

technical bulletins, service tips, and

need to be operated with special tools

● Enjoying driving

inner training programs. They learn to

and technique. Thus, it had better be

work on BYD Before they work on

operated by qualified technicians.

● Safety

your vehicle, rather than while they

Even if the driver is an experienced

● Reliability

are working on it. Is it not the best

technician, BYD AUTO Company

● Warranty coverage

way?

still suggests that repair and

Your BYD AUTO service station has

maintenance should be done by BYD

● Compliance with government

invested much in special BYD tools

AUTO service station by whom the

regulations

and service equipment. It helps do the

maintenance will be recorded. This

Your BYD F3 has been designed for

job better at less cost.

record will be helpful when your

economical driving and maintenance.

Your BYD AUTO service station’s

vehicle needs repair or maintenance

Many formerly required maintenance

service department will perform all of

service.

items are no longer required or are

the scheduled maintenance on your

not required as often. To make sure

vehicle reliably and economically.

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Does your vehicle need repairing?

driving straight on a level road

malfunctions.

● Strange noises related to

The service interval for scheduled

Be on the alert for changes in

maintenance bases on the odometer

suspension movement

performance, sounds, and visual

reading or time interval. The one that

● Loss of brake effectiveness;

tip-offs that indicate service is

comes first prevails.

spongy feeling upon brake or

needed. Some important clues are

clutch petal; pedal almost touches

Maintenance should also be carried

as follows:

floor; vehicle pulls to one side

out in accordance with the schedule

● Engine missing, stumbling, or

when braking

if it fails to meet the deadline.

pinging

● Engine coolant temperature stays

● Obviously decreasing of power

continually higher than normal

The service interval of each item can

● Strange engine noises

If you notice any of these clues, take

be recorded in the maintenance

● A leak under the vehicle

your vehicle to your BYD service

schedule.

(however, water dripping from

station as soon as possible. It

the air conditioning after use is

Rubber hoses (from cooling and

probably needs adjustment or repair.

normal.)

heater system, brake system and

CAUTION

● Change in exhaust sound (this

fuel system) should be inspected by

Do not continue driving with the

may indicate a dangerous carbon

a qualified technician in

vehicle unchecked. It could result

accordance with the BYD F3

monoxide leak. Drive with the

in serious vehicle damage and

maintenance schedule.

windows opened and have the

possibly personal injury.

These are particularly important

exhaust system checked

maintenance items. Have any

immediately.)

BYD F3 maintenance schedule

deteriorated or damaged hoses

● Flat-looking tire; excessive tire

replaced will deteriorate with age,

squeal when cornering; uneven

BYD F3 maintenance schedule

resulting in swelling, chafing, or

tire wear

helps guarantee steady, safe, and

cracks.

economic driving and reduce

● Vehicle pulls to one side when

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Maintenance schedule requirements

Your BYD F3 needs to be serviced in accordance with the normal maintenance schedule. (see “Maintenance Schedule”)

If you mainly operate your BYD F3 under one or more of the special operating conditions below, some of the maintenance

schedule items need to be serviced more frequently.

B. Road condition

C. Driving condition

1. Operating on rough, muddy or melted-snow

1. Daggling trailers, using camp trailers or the top bracket

roads

2. Performing repeated short trips (within 8 km) while the

2. Operating on dusty roads

outside temperature remains below freezing

3. Performing extensive idling and /or low speed driving

for a long distance such as police cars, taxis or

door-to-door calls

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Maintenance schedule

Maintenance operations:

I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary; R = replace, change or lubricate, C= Clean

Maintenance interval

Odometer reading or months, whichever comes first

* 1000km

Maintenance items

Number

months

BASIC ENGINE COMPONENTS

1. Check whether drive belts break or wear

and adjust the intensity

2. Check whether the ignition cable is

damaged

3. Replace the timing

Normal condition

belt for engine

Harsh condition

R: Every 70,000 km

4. Check whether the crankcase fuel control

system works properly

5. Check and replace the spark plug

6. Check whether the coolant pipe is

damaged and make sure that the connection

are locked securely

7. Check the liquid level in the reservoir

8. Replace the coolant liquid

9. Check whether the

Normal condition

air filter core is

Harsh condition

I: Shorten the cycle as the actual condition

blocked or damaged

10. Replace the air

Normal condition

filter core

Harsh condition

R: Shorten the cycle as the actual condition

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Maintenance internal

Odometer reading or months, whichever comes first

* 1000km

Maintenance items

Number

months

11. Check gear oil level of MT

12. Replace the gear oil

Normal condition

in the MT case

Harsh condition

R: Shorten the cycle as the actual condition

13. Replace the oil

Normal condition

Harsh condition

R: Every 3,000km

14. Replace the oil filter

Normal condition

core

Harsh condition

R: Every 3,000km

15. Check the battery electrolyte

16. Check idle

17. Check ignition timing

18. Check the crankcase ventilated hope

19. Check the valve clearance

20. Check the exhaust pipe

21. Throttle valve

22. Injection nozzle

23. Check oxygen sensor

24. Check three-way catalytic converter

FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS

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25. Fuel filter

26. Fuel tank cap, fuel lines and connections

27. Charcoal canister

CHASSIS AND BODY

28. Brake pedal and parking brake

29. Brake pads and discs

30. Brake fluid

31. Brake pipes and hoses

32. Power steering liquid

33. Steering wheel, linkage

34. Drive shaft boots

35. Ball joints and dust covers

36. Front and rear suspensions

37. Tire and tire pressure

38.Check the front and rear wheel alignment

39.Check the wheel bearing

40.A/C system

41.A/C air filter

42.A/C refrigerant

43.Check SRS airbag system

44.Check the body

Every 12 months

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Note:

“Harsh condition” standard only applies to vehicles used in harsh conditions. “Harsh conditions” are listed below:

(1) Drive in dusty areas, or expose your vehicle to salty air or seaside.

(2) Drive through scraggly roads, plashes or mountain roads.

(3) Drive in the cold areas.

(4) In cold whether, the engine is idling for a long time or the vehicle is moving for short distance frequently.

(5) Brake your vehicle suddenly and frequently.

(6) The vehicle is used to daggle other vehicles.

(7) The vehicle is used as a taxi or a leasehold vehicle.

(8) At 32°C or above, the driving time in the heavy traffic area goes beyond half of the total driving time.

(9) At 30°C or above, the driving time at a speed of 120 km/h goes beyond half of the total time.

(10) Drive at overload condition.

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Section 7 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Engine and chassis…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Electrical components………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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SECTION 7-1 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

1. Introduction

Engine compartment overview………………………………………………………………………………………………

Fuse locations………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Do-it-yourself service precautions…………………………………………………………………………………………..

Positioning the jack………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Engine compartment overview

Junction box

Engine oil level oil dip rod

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil filler cap

Battery

Radiator

Electric cooling fan

Condenser

Windshield washer fluid tank

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Fuse locations

For the function of fuses, refer to

instructions in “Fuses and relays”

in Section 8.

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Do-it-yourself service precautions

CAUTION

electric cooling fan will

●

When the engine is running,

automatically start to run if the

If you perform maintenance by

keep hands, clothing, and tools

engine coolant temperature is

yourself, be sure to follow the correct

away from the moving fan and

high and/or the air conditioner

procedure given in this section.

engine drive belts. (Removing

is turned on.

Be aware that improper or incomplete

rings, watches, and ties is

●

Do not smoke for fear of

servicing may result in operating

advisable.)

causing sparks or open flames

problems.

●

Right after driving, the engine

around fuel or the battery.

This section gives instruction only for

compartment, including the

Their fumes are flammable.

engine, radiator, exhaust

●

Be extremely cautious when

those items that are relatively easy for

manifold, power steering fluid

working on the battery. It

an owner to perform. As explained in

reservoir and spark plug boots,

contains poisonous and

Section 6, there are still a number of

will be hot, so be careful not to

corrosive sulfuric acid.

items that must be done by a qualified

touch them. Oil, fluids, and

●

Do not get under your vehicle

technician with special tools.

spark plugs may also be hot.

with just the body jack

Utmost care should be taken when

●

If the engine is hot, do not

supporting it. Always use

remove the radiator cap or

automotive jack stands or other

working on your vehicle to prevent

loosen the drain plugs to

solid supports

accidental injury. Here are a few

prevent burning yourself.

●

Use eye protection whenever

precautions that you should be

●

Do not leave anything that may

you work on or under your

especially careful to observe:

burn easily, such as paper or

vehicle where you may be

rags, in the engine

exposed to flying or falling

compartment.

material, fluid spray, etc.

●

Be sure that the ignition is off if

●

Used oil contains latent

you work near the electric

pollutant which would cause

cooling fan or radiator grille.

skin diseases such as

With the ignition on, the

dermatitis and skin cancer, so

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