Owners Manual

BYD AUTO F3 OWNER’S MANUAL
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The following instructions for
checking tire inflation pressure
should be observed:
● The pressure should be
checked only when the tires are
cold. If your vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours and
has not been driven for more than
1.5 km since, you will get an
accurate cold tire inflation
pressure reading.
● Always use a tire pressure
gauge. The appearance of a tire
can be misleading. Besides, the
tire inflation pressures that are
even just a few pounds off can
degrade riding and handling.
● Do not exhaust or reduce tire
inflation pressure after driving.
It is normal for the tire inflation
pressure to be higher after
driving.
● Be sure to reinstall the tire
valve caps. Without the valve
caps, dirt, or moisture could get
into the valve core and cause air
leakage. If the caps have been
lost, have new ones put on as
soon as possible.
Checking and replacing tires
Checking your tires
Check the tire’s tread for tread
wear indicators. If the indicators
show, replace the tires.
The tires on your BYD F3 have
built-in tread wear indicators to help
you know when the tires need
replacement. When the tread depth
wears to 1.6 mm or less, you will see
the indication mark. If you find the
indicators in two or more adjacent
grooves, the tire should be replaced.
The thinner the tread is, the higher the
risk of skidding is.
If the tire tread is worn to 4 mm or
below, the snow tire function will
be lost.
If you have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, or bulges
indicating internal damage, the tire
should be replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or can not be
properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damaged, it
should be replaced. If you are not
sure, consult your BYD AUTO
service station.
If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.