BYD F3, F3-R. Service Manual - part 5
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Tachometer
“START” position, there is no
NOTICE
malfunction even if the engine
●
Do not remove the thermostat on
coolant temperature gauge needle
the engine cooling system as this
returns to “0”.
may cause the engine to
overheat. The thermostat is
NOTICE
designed to control the flow of
coolant to keep the temperature
Do not let the indicator needle get
of the engine within the
into the red zone. This may cause
specified operating range.
●
Do not continue driving with an
severe engine damage.
overheated engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in section 4.
The tachometer indicates the
engine speed in thousands of rpm
(revolutions per minute). Use it
while driving to select correct shift
points and to prevent engine
lugging and over-running.
Driving when the engine is running
too fast may cause excessive engine
loss and poor fuel economy.
Remember. In most cases, the slower
the engine speed is, the fewer the fuel
is consumed.
When the ignition switch is in
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Odometer and two trip meters
This meter displays the following
The meter displays changes in the
information:
order from the odometer to trip
1.
Odometer — shows the total
meter (TRIP A), then to trip
distance the vehicle has been
meter (TRIP B), then back to the
driven.
odometer upon every pressing.
2.
Two trip meters — shows two
To reset the trip meter A to zero,
different distances independently
display the meter (TRIP A/ TRIP
driven since the last time each
B) reading; then, push and hold
trip meter was set to zero.
the knob until the meter is set to
You can use one trip meter (TRIP
zero.
A) to calculate the fuel
consumption and the other (TRIP
B) to measure the distance on
each trip.
3.
Trip meter reset knob — resets
the two trip meters to zero, and
also change the meter display.
To change the meter display,
quickly push and release the knob.
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
If the indicator lights on or the buzzer beeps…
Do this…
If you are not using the parking brake, park immediately and contact
(a)
your BYD AUTO service station
(b)
Fasten driver’s seat belt
(indicator and buzzer)
(c)
Park and check
(d)
Park and check
(e)
Take your vehicle to BYD AUTO service station
(f)
Fill the fuel on time
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Take your vehicle to BYD AUTO service station
(g)
If the brake system warning light is still on, park immediately and
contact your BYD AUTO service station
(h)
Turn off all the side door and back door
(i)
Take your vehicle to BYD AUTO service station
(j)
Key reminder buzzer
Remove the key
(k)
Light reminder buzzer
Turn off lights
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problem.
(a) Brake system warning light
(b) Seat belt reminder light
This light comes on in the following
CAUTION
This light reminds the driver to
cases when the ignition key is at the
If either of the following conditions
buckle up the seat belt.
“ON” position.
occurs, immediately park your
Once the ignition key is turned to
vehicle at a safe place and contact
“ON” or “START”, the reminder light
● The brake fluid level is low.
your BYD AUTO service station.
flashes if the driver’s seat belt is not
CAUTION
● The light does not turn off even
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
It is dangerous to continue driving
when the parking brake is
belt, the light keeps flashing.
normally when the brake fluid level
released while the engine is
is low.
running. In this case, the
(c) Discharge warning light
Have your vehicle checked at your
brakes may not work properly
This light warns that the battery is
BYD AUTO service station in the
and your stopping distance will
being discharged.
following cases:
become longer. Depress the
If it comes on while you are driving,
● The light does not illuminate
brake pedal firmly and bring
there is a problem somewhere in the
even if the parking brake is
the vehicle to an immediate
charging system.
applied when the ignition key is
stop.
The engine ignition will continue to
in the “ON” position.
● The brake system warning light
operate until the battery is discharged,
● The light does not illuminate
remains on together with the
however. Turn off the air conditioning,
even if the ignition key is turned
“ABS” warning light.
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly
on with the parking brake
In this case, not only the ABS
to the nearest BYD AUTO service
released.
will fail but also the vehicle will
station.
A warning light turning on briefly
become extremely unstable
during operation does not indicate a
during braking.
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If there is no malfunction about the
(d) Low engine oil pressure
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ABS, the light will be off in few
warning light
Do not drive the vehicle with the
seconds. Then, the light would be on
This light warns that the engine oil
warning light on — even for one
again caused by any malfunction of
pressure is too low.
block. It may ruin the engine.
the system.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
When the “ABS” warning light is on
(e) Malfunction indicator light
driving, pull over to a safe place and
(and the brake system warning light is
This light comes on when the
stop the engine immediately. Call a
off), the anti-lock brake system does
electronic injection system of the
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not operate, but the brake system still
engine fails to work.
assistance.
operates conventionally.
If it comes on, contact your BYD
The light may occasionally flicker
When the “ABS” warning light is on
AUTO service station as soon as
when the engine is idling or it may
(and the brake system warning light is
possible.
illuminate briefly after a hard stop.
off), the wheels could lock up during
There is no cause for concern if it
a sudden brake or brake on slippery
(f) Low fuel level warning light
then goes out when the engine is
road surfaces because the anti-lock
When the fuel is nearly empty, the
accelerated slightly.
light will be on. Please fill the fuel at
brake system does not operate.
The warning light will be on if the
once.
If either of the following conditions
level of oil is low as well. This light
When driving on the slope or taking a
occurs, this indicates that a
isn’t designed to indicate the low oil
turning, the light would usually be on
malfunction somewhere in the
level. The oil level must be inspected
earlier because the fuel in tank will
components is monitored by the
by oil dip rod.
swash.
warning light system. Contact your
BYD AUTO service station as soon
(g) “ABS” warning light
as possible to check the vehicle.
The light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
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door and back door are completely
the ignition key is turned to the
● The light does not illuminate or
closed.
“ON” position.
become solid on when the
● The light comes on or flashes
ignition key is turned to the
(i) SRS warning light
while driving.
This light will illuminate when the
“ON” position.
ignition key is turned to the “ON”
● The light comes on while you are
(j) Key reminder buzzer
position. After about 5 seconds, the
driving.
This buzzer reminds you to remove
light will go off. This means that the
A warning light turning on briefly
the key when you open the driver’s
system of the airbag is operating
during operation does not indicate a
door with the ignition key in the
properly.
problem.
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.
The warning light system monitors
the SRS airbag system ECU, front
(k) Light reminder buzzer
CAUTION
seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
This buzzer will sound if the position
If the “ABS” warning light remains
inflators, warning light,
lights in still on and the driver’s door
on together with the brake system
interconnecting wiring, and power
is opened with the key removed from
warning light, immediately park
sources.
the ignition switch.
your vehicle at a safe place and
The occurrence of either of the
contact your BYD AUTO service
following condition indicates that a
station.
malfunction somewhere in the parts is
In this case, not only the ABS will
monitored by the warning light
fail but also the vehicle will become
system. Contact your BYD AUTO
extremely unstable during braking.
service station as soon as possible to
check the vehicle.
(h) Open door warning light
● The light does not illuminate or
This light remains on until all the side
remains on for long time when
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Checking service reminder
indicators
NOTICE
1. Apply the parking brake.
If warning light (such as
2. Open one of the side door or back
discharging, brake, oil, water
door.
temperature, etc.) is on while
The open door warning light will
driving, park the car as soon as
illuminate.
possible and check it according to
3. Close the door.
the instructions in this manual.
The open door warning light will
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go off.
if necessary.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”,
but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators
except the open door warning light
should illuminate. The “ABS”
warning light goes off in few seconds.
The SRS waning light goes off after 6
seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or
warning buzzer does not function as
described above, have it checked by
your BYD AUTO service station as
soon as possible.
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SECTION 1-6
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
6. Ignition switch, manual transmission, and parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock…………………………………………………………………………………………….82
Parking brake………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….83
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This is the normal driving position.
slightly while turning the key gently.
Ignition switch with steering lock
When the ignition switch is turned to
“ON”, the speedometer needle may
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have a move, this does not indicates
Do not leave the key in the “ON”
malfunctions.
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the
“ACC” — to enable accessories such
ignition device could be damaged.
as the radio to work while stop the
engine
If you leave the key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK”, a buzzer will remind you to
remove the key when opening the
“START” — to start the engine
driver’s door.
The key returns to the “ON” position
when released.
“LOCK” — to switch off the engine
For starting methods, see Section 3.
and lock the steering wheel
When the ignition switch is turned to
The key can be removed only at this
the “START” position, the tachometer,
position.
fuel gauge, and engine coolant
You must press in the key to turn it
temperature gauge needles will return
from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position.
to bottom. This does not indicate
When starting the engine, the key
malfunctions.
may seem stuck at the “LOCK”
position. To free it, first make sure
“ON” — to switch on the engine and
that the key is pressed all the way in,
all accessories
and then rock the steering wheel
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Parking brake
To set: pull up the lever. For better
brake.
holding power, first depress the brake
pedal and hold it while setting the
CAUTION
parking brake.
Before driving, be sure the parking
To release:
brake is fully released and the
(1) Pull up the lever slightly.
parking brake reminder light is off.
(2) Press the lock release button.
(3) Loosen the lever.
To remind you that the parking brake
When parking, firmly apply the
is set, the parking brake reminder
parking brake to avoid inadvertent
light in the instrument panel remains
creeping.
on until you release the parking
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SECTION 1-7
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
7. Car audio system
Instruction of on-board CD …………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Multi-media player ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Summarization of on-board GPS……………………………………………………………………………………………...
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Instruction of on-board CD
Function and feature
1. CD supported
2. Built in AM/FM radio
3. Anti-vibration structure
4. MAX. power output: 25 W*4
5. Audio input supported
Specifications:
Item
Parameter
Unit
Working voltage
DC: 11~16
V
Max. power output
25 W*4
W
Max. working current
10
A
FM frequency range
87.5~108.0
MHZ
AM frequency range
522~1620
KHZ
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Instruction of the on-board CD function panel
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Connect one end of the audio line to the external audio device, such as the MP3 output and the other
end to the AUX input. Switch on your CD player and press this button, thus you can play the tracks
stored in your external audio device via the on-board CD player if the device is turned on.
In other play modes, you can press the AUX button to enable the external audio device to play. If no
external audio device is available, you will return to the previous play mode.
After your CD player is turned on, the external audio device play mode will be accessed directly if it is
inserted.
“∧” and “∨”:
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Radio mode: Press the button for 0.5 second to select a channel backward or forward and for 2 seconds
above to search the previous or next available channel automatically.
CD mode: Press the button to select a track backward or forward. Press and hold it to perform fast
forward or fast rewind. To resume normal play, release it.
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