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paint and decorating components;
If there are chips and scratches in
the paint, please repair it immediately
in order to prevent corrosion from
staring at this location. If the chips and
scratches have gone though the bare
metal surface, please contact the BYD
authorized dealer for repair.
Check the interior of your F3DM; Water
and dirt will accumulate beneath the
floor mats and could cause corrosion.
Please check the underside of the
floor mats occasionally to make sure
the area is dry. Please pay particular
attention when transporting chemicals,
cleansers, fertilizer, salt and similar
materials which should be transported
in proper containers. In case of any
spillage or leakage, please clean and
dry the affected area immediately.
Use mudguard. When driving in salted
roads or roads with gravel, mudguard

would protect your vehicle from mud.
The larger the size of mudguard and
lower clearance altitude are the better
protection your vehicle will get. Small
mudguard for wheel cover is optional
for BYD F3DM, installation of which is
available at BYD authorized dealer.
Park the vehicle in a well ventilated
garage or a roofed place rather than
in a damp or poorly ventilated place.
If you wash your car in the garage
or drive on a wet or snowy road, the
garage may get damp and it will cause
corrosion. Even though the garage
is dry, the car will also get damp and
suffer corrosion if the ventilation is
poor.

Tips on Maintenance of

Vehicle Paint

Please pay attention to the following
points in using and maintaining of the

car:
( 1 )   C l e a n   t h e   d i r t   o n   t h e   c a r
b e f o r e ,   d u r i n g   a n d   a f t e r   u s i n g
your vehicle, which can minimize
a d h e r e d   d i r t   b y   e l e c t r o s t a t i c .
(2)  Wash  your  F3DM  timely  after
rain. The rain stain on the car body
will shrink in size after rain, which
means acid materials in the rain will
concentrate. Clean the taint as soon
as possible to avoid harm to your
vehicle finish caused by the taint.
(3)  Wash  the  car  after  the  engine
cools down. Do not wash your car
in strong sunlight or under high
temperature, otherwise the detergent
will form taint on the paint surface
after  quick  drying.    If  washing  the
car by yourself, please use special-
purpose detergent and neutral active
water. Do not use mild soap water and
detergent with high alkaline, which

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may wash away grease in the paint
and speed up aging. When washing
the car in car wash, you’d better
prevent the staff from using grease-
removing detergent, or the paint may
be damaged. When driving your car
in coastal areas with heavy pollution,
you shall wash the car on a daily basis.
(4) Use damp, clean and soft cotton
mitt to wipe the car, and make sure
metal and sand article does not exist in
it. Do not use dry cloth, sponge or towel
to wipe it to avoid scratching the paint.
When wiping, move the cloth gently
along the running water, and do not
move in circle or perpendicular to the
running water. Do not rub or press hard
in case that you may scratch the paint.
(5)  Clean  some  special  traces  with
very strong causticity as soon as
possible  (such  as  asphalt,  bird
manure  and  insect  remains).  For

such things, please clean them with
special cleanser and do not scratch
them with a blade or clear them
up with gasoline in order to avoid
causing damage to vehicle finish.
(6)  Pay  attention  to  not  touching
the paint with oily and dirty hands
or wiping it with an oily rag; please
do not stick any oily tools or put
cloth with organic solvent on the
car, to avoid chemical reaction.
(7) If there is no obvious scratch, do
not make repainting as the new paint
color may vary from the original paint.
(8)  In  case  that  the  car  will  not  be
used for a long period, please park it
in a well-ventilated garage or a similar
place, and use a special-purposed
car cover in winter. For a short period
parking, please select a shade place.
(9)  Prevent  strong  impact,  knock
or scratch to the paint. If the paint

is scratched, sinking or peeling off,
please make repair in time, and
you are recommended to go to a
professional auto beauty store.
( 1 0 )   U s e   c a r b o n   d e t e r g e n t   t o
c l e a n   g l o s s y   m e t a l   p a r t s ,   a n d
apply wax regularly for protection.
(11)High qualified cleaner is needed
when washing your decorative parts.
Do not use excessive force when
waxing to prevent the base layer from
exposing when the paint is penetrated.
Apply wax on the paint film and go
to auto beauty store for maintenance
regularly (at least once per quarter) to
keep the vehicle finish glossy.

Washing and Waxing

Cleaning for BYD F3DM
Clean the car in normal way.
The following cases may cause
weakness to the paint or corrosion to

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the body and parts. Please wash your
vehicle as soon as possible.

When driving in the coastal areas

When driving on a road sprinkled

with antifreeze.

When having coal tar, tree sap, bird

droppings and insects

When driving in the areas with a lot

of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust and
chemical substances.

When the vehicle becomes

remarkably dirty with dust and mud.

Warning

Do not splash water on the
electric components in the engine
compartment in case that the
malfunction of electric components
occurs.

Hand-washing your BYD F3DM
Work in the shade and wait until the
car body is not hot to touch.

Notice

Please be careful not to injure your
hands when cleaning under floor or
chassis.

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose.
Remove any mud or road salt in the
underside of your car or in the wheel
wells.
2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap and
mixed detergent should accord with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a
soft cloth dripping the cleaner and wipe
your car gently. Do not use excessive
force and let soap and clean water
remove the dirt.

3. Rinse thoroughly. Dried soap may
cause streaking. You may need to
rinse each section right after you wash
it.
4. To avoid water streak, please dry the
body with dried soft cotton towel. Do
not rub or press hard, or the paint may
be damaged.
Plastic wheel ornaments
The plastic wheel ornaments may be
damaged by organic substances. If any
organic substances spill on ornaments,
please wash it off with clean water and
check whether the ornaments are hurt.

Warning

Do not install damaged plastic wheel
ornaments, or they may drop off the
wheel while driving and cause an
accident.

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Aluminum Wheels: Wash it only with
neutral soap water or neutral detergent.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Don’t
use soap water with abrasive cleaners
because bumper face is soft.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners marked as non-harmful to the
painted surface.

Notice

Do not use organic substances
(gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, and
strong solvent) as they may be toxic
or cause damage.

Automatic Car Washing
Your vehicle may be washed in an
automatic car wash, but please notice
that some types of brushes, unfiltered
water, and the wash process adopted
by the machine may cause the paint

scratched. Damages to the paint
surface will reduce its durability and
gloss, especially for dark vehicles. Staff
from carwash may advise you about
washing process proper for your car.

Notice

To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure to remove it before
driving it though an automatic car
wash.

Waxing BYD F3DM
Polishing and waxing is suggested to
maintain the original beauty of your
vehicle.
Waxing shall be done once per month
or if the car body doesn’t repel water
well.
1. Please wash and dry the car body
before waxing, even if you use a

combined cleaner and wax.
2. Please use polish and car wax
with high quality. If the paint has been
seriously weathered, please use the
cleaning polish followed by a separate
wax. Follow the instructions and
precautions from the manufacturer
carefully. Make sure that polishing and
waxing is needed for the chrome as
well as the paint.
3. Wax your car again when water
does not bead but remains on the
surface in large patches.

Warning

Always remove the plastic bumpers
if your car is re-painted and placed
in a high heat paint waxing booth.
High temperature may cause
damage to the bumpers.

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Cleaning the interior

Notice

Do not wash the floor with water,
or allow the water to flow onto the
floor while cleaning the interior and
exterior; otherwise water may enter
the audio devices or other electric
components above or under the
carpet (or mat), which may result in
fire or malfunction of the devices
and corrosion of the car body.
Do not splash water or spill liquid on
the floor. This may prevent the side
airbags from activating correctly,
which may result serious injury.

Carpets
Please use high quality foam cleaner
to clean the carpet.
First use the dust collector to remove
as much dust as possible. Several
types of foam cleaners are applicable:
some are packed in aerosol can, and
others are powders or liquids which
shall be mixed with water to produce
foam. Rub in overlapping circles.
Do not use water so as to keep the
carpet dry. Please read and follow the
detergent instructions closely.

Seat Belts
The seat belt can be washed with mild
soap or lukewarm water.
Use sponge or soft cloth to clean it.
Check the belts for excessive wear or
fraying, or cuts.

Warning

Do not use dye or bleach on the
belts, or intensity of the belts may
be minimized.

Do not use the seat belts until

they become dry.

Glazing
Glazing can be cleaned with any
household cleaner.

Warning

When clean the internal side of
the window, pay more attention to
the heater wires or its connectors
in order to not be damaged and
scratched.

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Warning

If a stain fails to be removed by

a neutral detergent, a cleaner
w i t h o u t o r g a n i c s o l v e n t i s
applicable.

Never use organic substances

such as ethereal oil, alcohol,
gasoline or acid or alkaline
solutions to clean leather,
because these above may cause
the leather discoloring.

Using a nylon brush or synthetic

fiber cloth may scratch the fine
grained leather surface.

Dirty leather may generate

mildew, so please be careful
about oil spots and keep the
leather clean.

Long exposure to direct sunlight

may cause the surface of the

leather to harden and shrink.
Thus, please keep your car in
shade, especially in the Summer.

Temperature in the interior may

increase easily during the hot
summer day. Avoid placing the
items made of vinyl or plastic or
containing wax as these tend to
stick to the leather when hot.

Improper washing method to the

leather may cause discoloring
and staining.

For more questions, please contact
BYD authorized dealer for help.

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Maintenance Requirements

Regular Maintenance is Very
Important.
BYD strongly recommends you to
protect your new F3DM by following
the maintenance program, because
regular maintenance serves the
purposes below:

Save fuel

Extend vehicle’s service life

Enjoy driving

Driving safety

Driving stability

Meet maintenance requirements

Meet governmental regulations

Notice

Please follow BYD F3DM Auto
Maintenance and Repair Manual.
You’d better go to BYD authorized
dealer for scheduled maintenance.

BYD F3DM auto has been designed
to be an economical car that is easy to
be driven and maintained without too
many maintenance services required
before. The maintenance programs
are needed, in order to keep your car
running with best travel efficiency.

Where can you get maintenance
service?
It is best to get your car maintained
at the local BYD authorized service
station.
Technicians in BYD Auto Company

are all well-trained and will get the
latest service information, such as
technique proceedings, maintenance
gist and internal training program
of special service station. They all
have completed study in BYD Auto
Company to better serve you before
working.
BYD authorized service stations
have spent a large amount of money
on special tools and maintenance
equipment which helps for better
service as well as reducing expenses.
The maintenance department of BYD
authorized service station can perform
all the maintenance programs for your
F3DM auto– reliable and economical.

Which maintenance items can be
completed by drivers?
Many maintenance items can be easily
completed by driver himself, as long

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as you have some knowledge about
mechanical maintenance and the
methods of using basic auto tools.
For easier operations, please refer to
Chapter 7.

Notice

Special tools and professional skills
are required for part of maintenance
operation. These shall be completed
by professional technicians at BYD
authorized service station, even
though you are a well-experienced
t e c h n i c i a n , a s s t a f f i n B Y D
authorized service station can keep
a maintenance record of your car,
which will do a big favor during your
next maintenance service.

Does your car need repair?

Pay attention to changes of car
performance and sound, as well as
visualized signs for necessary repair.
Some important clues are as follows:
Engine misfire, stumbling or pinging
Abnormal noises when starting the
engine.
Such  abnormalities  as  coolant  at  a
high temperature continuously, coolant
not running or leakage.
Abnormal noises in the electric engine.
Excessive vibration during the electric
engine running.
Failure of starting the vehicle
Leakage in power train.
Bad smell in power train.
Obvious reducing of power.
Water  leakage  under  the  vehicle
(however, water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is normal.).
Change  in  exhaust  sound  (it  may

indicate carbon monoxide leak. Drive
with the windows open and check the
exhaust system immediately.)
Flat tire; excessive noises made by
tires during turning a corner; uneven
tire wear
The car leans to one side when driving
straight on a level road Abnormal
noises related to suspension system
Loss of brake effectiveness; sponge
feeling like brake pedal; pedal almost
touches floor; vehicle pulls one side
when braking
The temperature of antifreeze of
engine or electric engine continues to
be high.
If any condition above arises, please
drive your car to BYD authorized
service station as soon as possible,
as your car may probably need
adjustment or repair.

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Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance

Intervals

Maintenance

Items

Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first
×621 miles

Months

Forced

Maintenance

Power Train
1. Check if there is any crack, flying

chip, wear on the ribbed belt and then

adjust its intensity.

2. Replace

the timing

train of

engine.

371QA engine

Check it every 12,000 miles; replace it every 50,000 miles; check and replace it in advance

according to the rigorous conditions.

3. Check whether the ignition cable is

damaged

4. Check

and change

the spark

plug

General

using

conditions

Common

spark plug

Replace it every18,000 miles

Iridium

spark plug Replace it every50,000 miles

R i g o r o u s u s i n g

conditions

Check and replace it in advance according to the conditions

5. Check the ventilation system of

crankcase (PCV valve and ventilation

hose)

6. Check if the cooling water pipe is

damaged and confirm that the pipe joint

is locked tightly

7. Check the engine antifreeze level in

the overflow tank

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8. Replace the engine antifreeze

Replace it every two years or every 25,000 miles

9. Replace

the air

cleaner

cartridge

General using

conditions

Clean it every 1,500 miles; replace it every 10,000 miles

Rigorous using

conditions

Check and replace it in advance according to the conditions

10. Replace

the engine

oil

General using

conditions

R: every 3,000 miles or 6 months

11. Replace

the engine

oil filter

General using

conditions

R: change it every 3,000 miles or 6 months

Rigorous using

conditions

R: every 2,000 miles

12. Check the battery

13. Check the ignition timing

14 Check and adjust the valve

clearance

15 Check if the exhaust pipe connectors

has air leakage

18. Throttle Body

Clean it every 6,000 miles

19. Injection nozzle

20. Check the oxygen sensor

21. Check the three-way catalytic

converter

22. Fuel filter

Change it every 6,000 miles or 6 months

23. Fuel tank cover, fuel pipe and joint

24. Activated carbon canister

25. Check and replace the

lubricant in gearbox

General

using

conditions

Rigorous

using

conditions

R: shorten the cycle if necessary

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26. Check the lubricant

in the electric engine and

engine

General

using

conditions

Rigorous

using

conditions

R: shorten the cycle if necessary

Chassis and Car Body

27. Check the set screws for fixing

chassis

28. Brake pedal and parking brake

29. Brake pad and brake disc

30. Brake fluid

31. Pipeline and hose of brake system

32. Hydraulic system oil

33. Steering wheel, draw bar

34. Transmission shaft dust cover

35. Ball pin and dust cover

36. Front and rear suspension device

37. Tire and inflation pressure

38. Check the front and rear wheel

alignment

39. Check if the wheel bearing has end

play

41. Cooling or heating system

42. Air filter of air conditioner

43. Refrigerant of air conditioner/cooling

device

44. Check the SRS system

45. Check the car body for damage

Every year

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