BYD M6. Service Manual - part 9
BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual
Rear Seats Button
Operation Tips
y
When the weather is cold, to
prevent fogging on the windows,
Press Rear Seats button to change
y
To quickly cool down the vehicle
you can run the fan on high speed
the A/C control mode between the
after it is exposed to intensive
for one minute in order to remove
FRONT and REAR mode.
sunlight, you can drive for a few
the snow or moisture in the air
minutes with the windows open.
You can press this button to adjust the
intake channel.
The A/C system can cool down the
rear A/C system on the front A/C
vehicle faster when the hot air is
y
When the air outside the vehicle is
control panel. Rear Seats will be
discharged.
dusty, all windows must be closed.
displayed on the screen of the front
If the air entering the vehicle is still
A/C control panel.
y
Make sure the air intake grid in the
dusty, set the A/C air intake mode
front of the windshield is not
Press this button to return to the front
to interior circulation and set the
blocked by such matters as leaves
A/C control mode. FRONT SEATS will
fan speed to any value other than
or snow.
be displayed on the screen.
0.
y
When the weather is damp, do not
If you do not make any operation in 5
let the cool air blow to the
seconds after switching to the rear
windshield; otherwise fogging may
A/C control mode, the system will
appear von the windshield due to
return to the previous A/C control
the
temperature
difference
mode.
between the inside and outside.
When the front A/C system is turned
y
Keep the air flowing freely under
off, the dehumidification and cooling
the front seats so that the air
functions are disabled on the rear A/C
circulation inside the vehicle is
system.
sufficient.
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Heating
y To warm up the vehicle quickly,
A/C
enable the interior circulation for a
For better heating performance, make
For better heating performance, make
few minutes. To prevent fogging
the following settings on the A/C
the following settings on the A/C
on the windows, use exterior
control panel:
control panel:
circulation for air intake after the
Automatic operation:
Automatic operation:
inside is warmed up.
Press AUTO button
y When heating up, press A/C
Press AUTO button
Temperature - set to your desired
button to reduce moisture in the
Temperature - set to your desired
temperature
air.
temperature
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
y To heat up the inside during
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
(outside air)
defogging or defrosting, set the air
(outside air)
A/C - OFF
A/C - ON
delivery mode to
Manual operation:
Manual operation:
Fan speed - set to your desired
Fan speed - set to your desired
speed
speed
Temperature
- set to a high
Temperature
- set to a low
temperature (red area)
temperature
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
(outside air)
(outside air)
Air delivery mode -
Air delivery mode -
A/C - OFF
A/C - ON
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y To cool down the vehicle quickly,
Manual operation:
Automatic operation:
turn the temperature control knob
Fan speed - set to your desired
Temperature -
to the lower limit and enable the
speed
interior circulation for a few
set to a high temperature
minutes.
Temperature
- set to a low
(heating up)
temperature
set to a low temperature
Ventilation
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
(cooling down)
For better heating performance, make
(outside air)
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
the following settings on the A/C
(outside air)
control panel:
Air delivery mode -
Air delivery mode -
Automatic operation:
A/C - OFF
Manual operation:
Press AUTO button
Defogging and Defrosting
Temperature
- set to a low
- Inside of Windshield
Fan speed - set to your desired
temperature
speed
For better heating performance, make
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
Temperature -
the following settings on the A/C
(outside air)
control panel:
set to a high temperature
A/C - OFF
(heating up)
set to a low temperature
(cooling down)
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
(outside air)
Air delivery mode -
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Press
button, most of the air is
- Outside of Windshield
You can use the defogging function to
directed to the windshield outlets.
For better heating performance, make
clear fog from the windshield.
the following settings on the A/C
You can use the defogging function to
Press
button to turn on the
control panel:
clear fog from the windshield.
defogging and A/C system. That is, no
Automatic operation:
matter whether the A/C button is
Press
button to turn on the
pressed down, its indicator will turn on
defogging and A/C system. That is, no
Temperature
- set to a high
and the front view will become clear
matter whether the A/C button is
temperature
quickly.
pressed down, its indicator will turn on
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
and the front view will become clear
Press
button again, the system
(outside air)
quickly.
will return to the previous air delivery
Air delivery mode -
mode.
Press
button again, the system
will return to the previous air delivery
Manual operation:
y To heat up the inside during
defogging or defrosting, set the air
mode.
Fan speed - set to your desired
delivery mode to
y When the weather is damp, do not
speed
let the cool air blow to the
Press the windshield air outlet button
Temperature
- set to a high
to turn on the defrosting and A/C
windshield. It will make the fog
temperature
system. That is, no matter whether
thicker due to the temperature
Air intake mode - exterior circulation
difference between the inside and
button is pressed down, its
(outside air)
outside.
indicator will turn on and the front
Air delivery mode -
view will become clear quickly.
Press this button again, the system
Press
button, most of the air is
will return to the previous air delivery
directed to the windshield outlets.
mode.
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To heat up the inside during
When the air flow temperature is not
windshield defrosting, you can select
Close
satisfactory, you can use the control
the air delivery mode of floor
and
lever to change the air flow direction.
Open
windshield.
Close
When the outlets are blocked, the air
flow temperature may also be cold.
Side and Roof Outlets
Check and Replace A/C Filter
The A/C filter can prevent dusts from
entering the vehicle through the A/C
Roof Outlet
Open
vents.
All air outlets are adjustable. If the air
flow control is bad, check the side and
roof outlets.
You can open/close the side outlets in
the method as shown in the figure
Close
above. To adjust the air flow direction
of the roof outlets, you can use the
Side Outlet
control lever to regulate the outlet
orientation, and then adjust the outlet
deflectors.
If the outside temperature is low, the
air flow from the side and roof outlets
The filter is installed behind the glove
will remain cold until the engine
box.
coolant is heated up sufficiently.
The filter may be jammed after
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running for a long time. When
1. Open the glove box and pull off the
3. Press the latches on both sides to
efficiency of the A/C and heater drops
damper, as shown in the figure above.
release them, and then pull out the
sharply, or when window fogging
filter.
occurs easily under the exterior
circulation mode, check whether the
filter must be replaced.
Limit post
2. Lift up the glove box in the direction
of the arrows to remove the glove box.
Pay attention to the limit posts on both
sides.
4. Compress the filter toward the
center, and take out the filter from the
bracket.
5. When the filter is dirty, you can
clean it by blowing compressed air
from the rear side. Install the filter to
check whether it functions normally; if
not, replace the filter.
6. When installing the filter, pay
attention to hold it in the bracket,
preventing it from dropping off.
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Rear A/C System
Controller - GLX-i, GS-i, GLX-iNAVI
1. Fan Speed Regulating
Button
2. Temperature Control Button
3. Rear A/C Air Delivery Mode
Display
4. Fan Speed Display
5. Rear Temperature Display
(°C)
6. OFF Button
7. AUTO Button
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Lower Higher
AUTO Button
OFF Button
temperature temperature
Press AUTO button to enable
Press the OFF button to turn off the
Temperature Regulating Button
automatic A/C operation. At this time,
rear A/C system.
AUTO will be displayed on the screen
Press Ÿ button to increase the
of the rear A/C control panel. When
temperature, press ź to reduce the
the Rear A/C mode is enabled on the
temperature. When the temperature
front A/C control panel, the AUTO
Fan Speed Regulating Button
reaches the lower limit, LO will appear
button indicator on the front A/C
on the screen; when it reaches the
Press the Fan Speed Regulating
control panel turns on. The A/C
upper limit, HI will appear on the
button to turn on the A/C. Press the
system will automatically select
screen.
Fan Speed Regulating button
appropriate fan speed and air delivery
repeatedly to adjust the air flow from
mode according to the temperature.
level 1 to level 7 in a circular pattern.
You can also set up the temperature
with manual control.
Press fan speed regulating button to
exit the AUTO mode.
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Controller - G-i, GL-I
1. Null Button
2. Fan Speed Regulating
Button
3. Rear A/C Air Delivery Mode
Display
4. Fan Speed Display
5. OFF Button
6. Mode Button
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2.
- Most of the air is directed
Low speed High speed
to the side outlets.
Fan Speed Regulating Button
Mode Button
Press an appropriate fan speed
Press Mode button to select an air
regulating button to set up the fan
delivery mode.
speed: the higher the fan speed, the
more air will be cooled. Press the + or
- button to increase or reduce the fan
1.
- Most of the air is directed to
the roof outlets.
speed.
Press OFF button to turn off the fan.
OFF Button
Press the OFF button to turn off the
rear A/C system.
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3 Chapter 3 Before Driving
Running-in Period
3-2
Fuel
3-2
Three-way Catalytic Converter
3-3
Engine Exhaust Warning
3-4
Brake System
3-5
ABS Warning Indicator
3-6
Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicator
3-7
Storage of Luggage
3-8
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Running-in Period
Fuel
Octane number must be #93 or
above.
Avoid hard driving. Do not drive at
Choose the appropriate fuel for the
high speed.
engine.
Gasoline with lower octane rating
could cause persistent engine knock.
BYD M6 does not have complex
Inappropriate fuel can damage the
Heavy knock can lead to engine
running-in procedure. However, do
emission control devices and the
damage.
follow the simple tips below to save
engine. It will also increase the air
fuel and extend the service life of the
pollution.
In Case of Knock
vehicle.
Fuel Type
If you are using gasoline rated at 93
y
Do not press the accelerator pedal
octane or higher and you hear heavy
Only use unleaded gasoline.
to the bottom.
knocking, or if you hear regular
knocking when you are driving at a
y
Do not let the engine overspeed.
NOTICE
stable speed on a flat, level road,
y
Avoid hard braking in the first 300
y
Do not use leaded gasoline. It
contact a BYD service station to
kilometers.
could cause malfunction of
service the engine.
y
Do not drive the vehicle at the
three-way catalytic converter
However, it is normal to hear slight
same speed for a long time.
and emission control devices,
knocking for a short time upon
and increase the maintenance
acceleration or going uphill.
expense.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65L
For fuel economy and normal
operation, don’t drive the vehicle with
a full or empty fuel tank.
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Three-way Catalytic
CAUTION
NOTICE
Converter
y
When the engine is running,
Large quantity of unburned fuel
keep all
personnel
and
entering the catalytic converter may
inflammables
away from the
lead to overheating and fire in the
exhaust pipe. The hot exhaust
catalytic converter. To prevent these
gas may cause fire or burn
problems and other risks, strictly
injury.
follow the instructions below:
y
Avoid driving on the ground
y
Only use unleaded gasoline.
covered by inflammables, such
y
Don't drive the vehicle with low
as grass, leaves, paper or cloth.
fuel level. Insufficient fuel may
Do not park or idle the vehicle on
lead to misfire in the engine and
such ground.
overload the three-way catalytic
Three-way catalytic converter is a
converter.
device installed in the exhaust system
y
Don’t let the engine idle for more
to control emissions.
than 20 minutes.
It can reduce harmful pollutants in the
y
Don’t let the engine overspeed.
exhaust gas.
y
Don‘t start the engine by towing
To guarantee compliance with
or pushing the vehicle.
specifications on emission limits of
y
Don’t turn off the ignition switch
light-duty
vehicles
(such
as
in driving.
GB18352.3-2005),
you
are
recommended to use low sulphur fuel
y
Always keep the engine in good
meeting the
applicable
local
conditions. Malfunction in the
standards.
electric
system,
electronic
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ignition
system, distributor
Engine Exhaust Warning
space and adjust A/C system to
ignition system or fuel supply
forcibly take fresh air into the
system could cause overheating
CAUTION
vehicle.
of the three-way catalytic
y
Before driving, close the rear
y
Avoid breathing in the exhaust
converter.
door to prevent exhaust gas
gas, since the colorless,
y
If the engine has trouble in
from entering the vehicle.
odorless carbon monoxide in the
starting or stalls frequently, your
y
Make sure the air intake grid in
exhaust can cause you to lose
vehicle needs service.
the front of the windshield is not
consciousness and even die.
y
To ensure normal operation of
blocked by such matters as
y
Make sure the exhaust system is
the three-way catalytic converter
leaves or snow.
free of leakage or loose
and the whole emission control
connection. Check the exhaust
y
If you smell exhaust gas in the
system, regularly check the
system regularly. After a vehicle
car, immediately open the
vehicle according to BYD M6
collision or in case of a change
windows to let fresh air enter the
Maintenance Schedule.
in the exhaust noise, check the
vehicle. It may be the result of a
exhaust system immediately.
leak in the exhaust system and
needs
to
be
serviced
y
Don’t run the engine in an
immediately. Exhaust inside the
enclosed space such as garage
passenger compartment can be
except entering/exiting such
very dangerous as it contains
space. High concentration of
toxic gases.
exhaust gas is dangerous.
y
Don’t stay in the vehicle for a
long time when it is parked with
the engine running. If you have
to, park the vehicle in open
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Brake System
brake pedal down firmly and let the
CAUTION
anti-lock system work for you. Don’t
The tandem master cylinder is
y Don’t press the brake pedal if
step down the brake pedal repeatedly
essentially two separate master
the engine stalls. The vacuum
in hard braking. This may reduce the
cylinders combined into one unit,
pressure decreases with each
braking performance.
providing two individual hydraulic
action of the brake pedal.
circuits. In case that one circuit fails,
On rainy days, the ABS system will
y Even if the brake booster cannot
the other can still function normally.
activate on slippery road surface such
provide power assist, the brake
But at this time, you will get a harder
as a bridge steel plate and well cover.
system can still work. But at this
brake pedal and longer braking
time, you will get a harder brake
When you start the engine or begin to
distance. And the braking system
pedal and longer braking
drive away, you may hear momentary
indicator comes on too.
distance.
motor or clicking noise in the engine
compartment. This is normal as the
CAUTION
Anti-lock Brake System
noise indicates the ABS system is in
y Don’t drive the vehicle with one
self-checking.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) is
braking circuit failed. Repair the
designed to help prevent the wheels
The followings may occur when ABS
failed
braking
system
from ceasing rotation, therefore
is working. They don’t indicate that
immediately.
avoiding braking skid. It can improve
the ABS is malfunctioning.
the steering stability in hard braking
Vacuum Booster
y You can hear the working noise of
and on slippery road surface.
the ABS system, and feel a
The vacuum booster uses engine
How to Press ABS Brake Pedal
pulsation in the brake pedal and
vacuum to provide power assist in
vibration in the steering wheel and
braking. If the engine stalls while
When the ABS functions, you may
vehicle body. You may even hear
driving, you can step down the brake
feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or
motor noise after the vehicle stops.
pedal with normal pressure.
notice some noise. Just hold the
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