BYD F0. Service Manual - part 7
BYD AUTO
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Park the car in well ventilated garage or
Manual Cleaning for BYD F0
Decorative plastic pieces on wheels: The
other place with roof, but not in damp or
Clean the car in shade place when it does
decorative plastic pieces are easy to be
unventilated garage. To wash your car in
not feel hot.
damaged by organic substances. If any
the garage or drive on the wet or snowy
organic substance spills onto the decorative
road will get the garage damp and thus
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pieces, please wash it away by clean water
cause corrosion. Even though the garage is
and check whether the decorative pieces are
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Please protect your hands from
dry, the car will also get damp and suffer
hurt.
hurt while cleaning the underside of
corrosion if it is poorly ventilated.
the floor or chassis.
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Washing and waxing
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Use water pipe to wash away the
Cleaning for BYD F0
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Do not install the seriously
loose dirt and all the slurry and
damaged decorative pieces for plastic
saline-alkali at the bottom of the car
Clean the car in normal way.
wheels, or they may drop off the wheel
and in the sunked places of the
In the cases below, the paint film may peel
while driving and thus lead to accident.
wheels.
off and there will be corrosion in the car
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Use neutral detergent to wash the car.
body and parts. Please clean the car
The detergent mixture should meet the
Aluminum wheel: wash it only with neutral
immediately.
requirements from its manufacturer.
soap water or neutral detergent.
Dip a soft cloth into the detergent to
Plastic bumper: be careful to wash it. Do
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Driving along the seacoast.
wipe the car, and use soap water and
not use detergent with grinding materials to
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Driving on the road covered with
clean water to remove the dirt.
wipe it, because its front side is soft.
anti-freezer.
3.
Thorough wash: When the soap water
Asphalt from the road: wash it by
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Stuck with coal tar, resin, bird manure,
get dry, it will leave taints. So in the
turpentine or detergent marked as
and dead insects.
summer, please use clean water to
non-harmful to the painted surface.
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Driving in the area with heavy smoke,
flush each part of the car after
coal ash, dust, iron fillings, or chemical
washing.
substances.
4.
To avoid leaving water mark, please
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The car is obviously covered with dust
dry the car body with clean soft towel.
and slurry.
Do not wipe or press too bard, or the
paint surface may be damaged.
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2.
Please use quality polish and car wax.
Inside cleaning
When the polishing on the car body
Do not use such organic
has been weathered seriously, please
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substances as gas, kerosene, naphtha,
use the cleaning polish separated from
and strong solvent, or you may get
the car wax. Follow the instructions
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Do not wash the floor with water
toxic or the car will be damaged.
and precautions from the manufacturer.
or allow the water to flow onto the
floor while cleaning the car inside or
The chrome plated surface also need
polishing and waxing.
outside, as the water may enter the
Auto Car Washing
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On a large surface, if the water can not
audio devices or other electric
appliances on the carpet (mat), which
form beads but stay on the surface,
You can wash your car at auto carwash
may result in malfunction of the
you shall wax the car.
station. But please take notice that some
devices and corrosion of the car body.
types of brushes, unfiltered water, and the
wash process adopted by the machine will
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Carpet
hurt the painted surface. Hurt to the painted
When the car is placed in
surface will reduce its duration and gloss
painting & polishing workshop with
Please use quality foam detergent to clean
particularly for the car in dark color.
high temperature for repainting,
the carpet.
Usually the staff from carwash will tell you
please remove the plastic bumper from
First use the dust collector to absorb the
which washing process is most proper for
the car, or high heat may damage the
dust. Several kinds of foam detergents are
the painted surface.
bumper.
applicable, some are packed in aerosol can,
and the rest are powder or liquid to be
Waxing for BYD F0
mixed with water for foam. Use a sponge or
To keep the glossy as brand-new, we
brush dipped with foam to wash the carpet,
suggest you to polish and wax the car once
and the sponge or brush shall move in
per month; if the car body is not quite
circle.
water-resistant, please do waxing.
No clean water is needed, just keep the
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Before waxing, please wash the car
carpet dry.
and dry the body even if you use the
Please read the instructions for detergent
mixture of detergent and wax.
and strictly follow them.
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Seat Belt
Please use damp and soft cloth to clean the
Leather Ornament Inside the Car
air conditioning control panel, car stereo
The seat belt can be washed with neutral
system, instrument panel, central control
For leather ornaments, you can use neutral
soap water or tepid water.
panel, and switches.
detergent designed for woolen fabrics to
Use sponge or soft cloth to clean it. And
Dip a clean and soft cloth into the water or
clean them.
check if the seat belt has evidence of
tepid water, and then wipe away the dust
Use a soft cloth dipped with 5% of neutral
abrasion or cut.
gently.
detergent designed for woolen fabrics to
erase the dust, and then wipe off the residual
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detergent with a clean wet cloth.
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The seat belt can not be cleaned
If any part of the leather gets wet after
Do not use organic substances
with coloring agent or bleacher, or its
(like solvent, kerosene, alcohol, or gas)
cleaning, please wipe it dry with a clean soft
strength will be weakened.
and acid-base solutions, because these
cloth and keep it in the ventilated shade for
drying.
chemicals will lead to color change,
Do not use the seat belt until it is
taint, and peeling on the surface.
dry.
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Before using detergent or polish,
Doors and Windows
first please make sure they do not
If you can not wash off the dirt
include the above substances.
Doors and windows can be cleaned with
with neutral detergent, please use the
normal household detergent.
detergent without organic solvent.
If you use new liquid detergent,
please do not spill the liquid onto the
Do not use organic substances to
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inside surface of the car as they may
clean the leather, like naphtha, alcohol,
contain above substance. You should
While cleaning the inside of the
gas, or acid-base solution, because they
clean up the spilled liquid at once in the
back window, please be careful not to
will make the leather fade.
way described previously.
scratch or damage the heater strip or
Dirty leather ornaments will
the plug.
generate mold. Please try to avoid oil
stain and always keep the ornaments
clean.
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Long-time exposure to the sun
may cause solidification or shrinkage
to the leather surface. So please park
your car in the shade especially in
summer.
In the hot summer, the
temperature inside the car tends to
rise. Do not place those articles made
of vinyl plastic, plastic, or waxy
materials on the leather ornaments,
because those articles will stick to the
leather
in
high-temperature
environment.
Improper cleaning for the leather
ornaments may lead to color fading or
spots.
In case of any query for cleaning the car,
please consult the local service store
authorized by BYD.
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Section 6
Chapter 6 Maintenance Knowledge
Maintenance
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Signs for repair arrangement
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Maintenance schedule for BYD F0
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Maintenance
system right away.)
Maintenance schedule for BYD F0
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The tire is leaking air. There is
Regular maintenance is very important.
excessive tire noise while turning, and
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Maintenance schedule for BYD F0 is
Here BYD recommend you to maintain F0
to ensure stable driving, void
uneven tire abrasion.
according to the maintenance schedule
malfunction, safe and economical
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The car will deflect to one side while
below. Regular maintenance is helpful in:
running on the flat ground in a straight
driving.
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Fuel saving
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Please refer to the maintenance
line.
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Extension of service life
schedule for maintenance interval. It
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There is strange noise related to
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Joy of driving
movement of the suspension system.
is subject to the readings on the
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Safe driving
milometer or time interval, whichever
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Braking effect is dropping. The brake
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Stable driving
comes earlier.
pedal or clutch pedal feels like a
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Warranty compliance
sponge, or almost touches the floor.
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Please also maintain the items already
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Compliance with government rules
out of its final time at the same time
While braking, the car deflect to one
interval.
side.
Signs for repair arrangement
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The engine coolant temperature keeps
Maintenance interval for each item is
recorded in the maintenance schedule.
Please pay attention to the auto performance,
on the high side.
sound change, and the apparent signs for
repair arrangement. Below are some
In
case of above conditions, please take
For rubber hose (used for cooling and
heating system, braking system, and fuel
significant signs:
your car to the service store authorized by
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The engine is misfiring, unstable, or
BYD for examination and repair at once.
system), please contact the service store
authorized by BYD to arrange an
with a bang.
examination
according
to
the
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Power is decreasing dramatically.
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maintenance schedule for BYD F0.
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The engine is with strange noise.
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There is water leakage from the
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Do not continue to drive the car
They are very important maintenance items.
underneath of the car. (Water drops for
before examination, or there may be
working air conditioning are normal.)
serious damage to the car or personal
In case of any degradation or damage to the
hose, please replace it with a new one
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The exhaust noise is changing.
injury.
immediately. Please note the rubber hose
(Perhaps there is carbon monoxide
will degrade over time and thus come into
leakage. You need to open the window
inflation, abrasion, and burst.
while driving and examine the exhaust
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Maintenance schedule
Maintenance Operations: I=to examine, repair, or replace if necessary; R=to replace, change, or lubricate; C=to clean.
Milometer Readings or Months, Whichever Comes Earlier
Maintenance
×1, 000(km)
3
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38
43
48
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Interval
First
Maintenance
Months
6
9
12
15
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24
27
30
33
36
39
42
45
Time
Items
Engine & Transmission
1 Check if the ribbed belt is with crack, flying chip, or
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abrasion and adjust its intensity.
2 Check if the ignition cable is damaged.
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3 Check and replace the
General
Common
spark plug.
Service
Spark Plug
Replacement for Each 10,000km
Condition
(K6RTM2)
Severe service Condition
Replacement in Advance as Required
4 Check the crankcase ventilation system (PCV valve and
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air hose)
5 Check if the water-cooling pipe is damaged and whether
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its connection is firm.
6 Check the engine coolant level in the tank.
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7 Replace the engine coolant.
Replacement for Each 2 Years or 40,000km
8 Replace the core of the
Cleaning for Each 2,500km;
General Service Condition
air cleaner.
Replacement for Each 15,000km
Severe service Condition
Replacement in Advance as Required
9 Change the motor oil.
General Service Condition
R： Replacement for Each 5,000km or 6 Months
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Severe service Condition
R：for Each 3,000km
10 Replace the oil filter
General Service Condition
R： Replacement for Each 5,000km or 6 Months
Severe service Condition
R：for Each 3,000km
11 Check the battery accumulator.
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12 Check the idle speed of the engine.
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13 Check the ignition timing.
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14 Check and adjust the valve clearance.
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15 Check if the exhaust fitting is leaking air.
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16 Check the control cable of the throttle valve.
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17 The throttle body.
Cleaning for Each 10,000km
18 The oil nozzle.
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19 Check the oxygen sensor.
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20 Check the three-way catalytic converter.
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21 The fuel filter.
Replacement for Each 10,000km or 6 Months
22 The fuel tank cover, fuel pipe, and terminal.
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23 The active carbon canister.
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24 Check and change the
General Service Condition
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gear oil inside the
Severe service Condition
R：Time Period Reduction as Required
manual transmission.
Chassis & Car Body
25 Check the fixation screw fastening the chassis.
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26 The brake pedal and parking brake.
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27 The brake pad and brake disc.
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28 Brake fluid.
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29 The brake pipe and hose.
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30 Power-assisted steering fluid.
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31 The steering wheel and draw bar.
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32 The dust helmet of transmission shaft.
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33 The ball pin and dust helmet.
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34 The front and back suspension system.
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35 The tire and inflation pressure.
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36 Check the front and back wheel alignment.
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37 Check if the wheel bearing is with clearance.
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38 Check the function of the clutch system and adjust the
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pedal travel.
39 Cooling or heating system.
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40 The filter of air conditioning.
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41 The refrigerant of air conditioning.
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42 Check the air bag system.
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43 Check damage to the car body.
Annually
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Notes:
(1)
Time period for replacement of oil filter can be reduced based on the dirt level of the petrol engine.
(2)
Severe service condition means:
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Always running in the dusty area or exposure to salty air.
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Always running on the bumpy, water-logging, or mountain road.
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Running in cold areas.
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The engine frequently suffers long-lasting idle running or short-distance running in the cold season.
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Frequently use of the brake, frequent hard braking.
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It often functions as a tow trailer.
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It is used as a taxi.
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Running time in urban area with busy traffic and a temperature over 32℃ exceeds 50% of the total running time.
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Running time at the speed of 120km/h with a temperature over 32℃ exceeds 50% of the total running time.
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Always running overload.
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Section 7-1
Chapter 7 Self-Maintenance
1. Preface
Appearance of the engine compartment
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Fuse layout
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Precautions for self-maintenance
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Positioning of the Jack
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Appearance of the engine compartment
1.
Detergent tank for the Wiper Front and Back
2.
Oil Dipstick
3.
Oil Filler Cap
4.
Distribution Box of Engine Compartment
5.
Battery
6.
Inflated Tank
7.
Cooling Fan
8.
Radiator
9.
Condenser
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Fuse layout
Relay Box on the
Instrument Panel
Fore-hatch
Relay Box
Distribution Box
for Combination
Fore-compartent
Distribution Box
For the name of electric parts protected by each fuse, please see “Fuse & Relay” in Section 8.
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Precautions for self-maintenance
high. Please be careful and do not
exposure to flying and dropping
touch them.
objects
or spray, please use
For self-maintenance, please follow the
appropriate eye protection.
correct procedures here.
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When the engine is with high
Please be careful that improper or
temperature, please do not remove the
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Please avoid to touch the motor
incomplete maintenance may cause
radiator cap or loosen the drain plug,
oil repeatedly, because it contains
handling problems.
or you may get a burn.
potential toxic substances and may
This section is intended for easy
cause
skin
irritation,
skin
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Do not put any flammable
self-maintenance operation only, but as
inflammation, or even skin cancer.
objects in the engine area, like tissue or
described in Section 6, some parts herein
When you smear the motor oil by
crumbs.
must be maintained by qualified technician
accident, please wash it with soapy
with special tools.
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Do not smoke, or the spark may
water.
For maintenance operation, please follow
cause fire of fuel or battery.
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Keep the used motor oil in a safe
the precautions below so as to avoid
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For disposal of the battery, please
container, but not in household waste
accidental injury.
be careful since it contains toxic gas
bin, sewer, or anywhere the children
For examination and replacement, please
and erosive sulphur acid.
can reach. You can call the dealer or
contact the service store authorized by
service store authorized by BYD to ask
BYD.
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Do not got under the bottom of
for more information about recycling
car when it is being lifted up, usually
and disposal of motor oil.
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by auto hydraulic devices.
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Please be careful in adding the
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When the engine is running,
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When you work nearby the
brake fluid, because it is harmful to
please keep your hands, cloths, and the
cooling fan or radiator, make sure the
your hands and eyes. When the brake
tools away from the cooling fan and
ignition switch is turned off. If it is
fluid sticks to your hands or goes into
driving belt
(take off your exposed
turned on, the high-temperature
your eyes by accident, please wash the
necklace, watch, and necktie).
coolant or working air conditioning
affected parts with water immediately.
will make the cooling fan running.
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After startup, the temperature of
If you still feel uncomfortable, please
the engine, radiator, exhaust device,
go and see the doctor soon.
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If you are working under the
hose of the spark plug, motor oil,
environment with possibility of
coolant, and spark plug will get very
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Attention
water so as to avoid damage to the
Positioning of the Jack
parts and the painting.
There is strong current in the
You should install the air cleaner,
battery and high voltage in the ignition
or the engine may be damaged by
coil, never make a short circuit.
excessive abrasion.
The engine coolant in the radiator
Please do not use paper
shall be quality ethylene glycol organic
handkerchief to wipe the glass surface.
compounds free of silicate, amines,
nitrite, or borates. This coolant
When you close the engine
Front
Back
contains 50% cooling fluid and 50%
compartment
cover,
please
check if
deionized water.
there
are
tools
or
crumbs
left.
If you spill the coolant by
accident, please clean it up with water
so as to avoid erosion to the parts and
the painted surface.
Do not allow any dirt to enter the
In order to lift the car by jack, please put the
hole of the spark plug.
jack in the right position as showed on this
figure.
The outer electrode of the spark
plug should not be fixed opposite to the
central electrode.
Please use the specified spark
plug. Other spark plugs may cause
damage, performance fall-off, or noise
to the engine,
When you spill the brake fluid by
accident, please clean it up with clear
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injuries.
When the car is supported
To reduce the possibility of personal
completely by jack, no one is allowed
injury, please obey the instructions
to stay under the car. Please use car
below when you try to lift the car by
support stand to hold it.
jack.
When someone is in the car,
Try to avoid breathing in the
please do not lift it.
exhaust gas from the engine, because
the exhaust gas contains carbon
Do not put any materials on the
monoxide, which is colorless and
top or bottom of the jack while lifting.
smellless. It will cause serious injury.
No part of your body is allowed
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to stay under the car lifted by jack, or
there may be bodily injury.
Make sure the jack is stored
When the car is lifted by jack,
properly, or it may damage the car.
please do not start or operate the
engine.
Park your car on the firm and
flat ground and make sure the parking
brake is pulled up. If necessary, please
block the tire opposite to the lifting
point.
Make sure the jack is placed on
the right lifting point. To lift the car by
a jack not placed properly may
damage the car or make the car drop
down from the jack and thus cause
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