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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Preface Thank you for choosing BYD L3AUTO. For better use and maintenance of your BYD L3, please do read this manual carefully. BYD L3 adopts electrical fuel injection (EFI) engine with complicated wiring structure. Please do NOT add electrical appliances, such as anti-theft systems, central controlled door locks, power window, audio equipment, etc. to BYD L3 without permission; otherwise any failure caused by it will not be covered by the ―Warranty" of BYD.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual II Instrument Panel Appearance
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Table of Content Overall Unit Parameters of BYD L3 ..................................................................................................................................... Ⅳ Vehicle Identification of BYD L3 .......................................................................................................................................... Ⅴ 1. Operation of Instruments and Controllers ...............................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Overall Unit Parameters of BYD L3 (* actual fuel consumption depends on factors such as car and road conditions, driver’s habit, etc. ) Product Model 1.5L MT 1.8L CVT Length mm 4568 Dimensions Width mm 1716 Height mm 1480 Wheelbase mm 2615 Front mm 1486 Track Rear mm 1466 Curb Weight kg 1205 1180 1205 Gross Weight kg 1580 1555 1580 Tire Size 195/60 R15 88H Approach Angel ° 17.6‖ Departure Angel ° 18.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Vehicle Identification of BYD L3 Vehicle Identification Number Two vehicle identification number labels are posted respectively in the engine compartment and on the left upper side of the instrument panel as shown in the above figure. The vehicle identification number, which is used for user registration, is also marked on the manufactory nameplate 2. Figure above shows the fuel grade indication sign, which is posted on the inner side of the fuel lid. 1. 2. 3.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Engine Number Figure above shows the indication sign of the child protection device, which is posted below the child protection lock on the back of the rear vehicle door. VI Instrument Panel Appearance Figure above shows the indication sign of tire pressure, which is posted below lock ring of the left front door. The engine number is marked on the engine cylinder body as the figure above shows.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 1 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Instrument Panel Appearance Instrument Panel Appearance ........................................................... 1-2 Combination Instrument Appearance ................................................ 1-4 Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument ...............................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Instrument Panel Appearance 1．Side vents 2．Combination Instrument Assembly 3．Reverse radar switch and Front passenger seat belt indicator 4．Central Air Outlet 5．Front Interior Light and Switch Assemly (optional) 6．Power Window Switch (optional) 7．Right Glove Box 8．Auxiliary instrument panel 9. Parking Brake Hand grip Assembly 10．Gear Shift Handle (MT) 11．Audio system 12．A/C control panel 13. 2# Switch Group 14.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Interior Switch Buttons 1．Left Combination Switch 2．Right Combination Switch 3．Reverse radar switch 4．Emergency Warning Light Switch 5．A/C controler 6．Auxiliary box 7．Audio system 8．Starting button 9．Front Headlight Adjustment Switch 10．Burglar alarm indicator 11．Power Exterior Rear-view Mirror Switch 12．Rear Fog Light Switch Instrument Panel Appearance 1-3
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Combination Instrument Appearance 1.Tachometer 4.Odometer 1-4 Instrument Panel Appearance 2.Speedometer 5.Fuel Gauge 3.Water Thermometer 6.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Indication Signs on the Combination Instrument Braking System Warning Light * Door Open Warning Indicator* Seat Belt Indicator* SRS Warning Indicator* Battery Discharging Indicator* Width-indicating Light Indicator Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator * High Beam Headlight Indicator Engine Fault Indicator* Turn Signal Light Indicator Smart yey System Key Position Indicator* Front Fog Light Indicator ABS System Indicator * Rear Fog Light Indicator Service Indicator* Ma
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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 2 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Keys and car door Keys .................................................................................................. 1-8 Intelligent Access and Starting System ........................................... 1-15 Front Door ....................................................................................... 1-20 Power windows ...............................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Keys Intelligent Keys and Mechanical Keys 1. Intelligent Key – used to open/lock all doors and available in two types: electronic intelligent key and card-type intelligent key. Electronic intelligent key can be used to open/lock doors, make emergency alarm and search for car at distant place. 2. Mechanical key (in electronic intelligent key and car-type intelligent key) – is used to open/lock doors and trunk.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Key Number Plate Using Mechanical Key in Card-type Intelligent Key To use mechanical key in card-type intelligent key, pull out the key as shown in the figure. Make sure to put back the mechanical key after use. Wireless Remote Control The key number is indicated on the number plate, which shall be kept separately at a safe place. If the key is lost or you need to make a spare key, BYD service station can reproduce a key according to the key number.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual When operating, please press the switch slowly and firmly. Electronic intelligent key includes electronic components. Please follow the following instructions to avoid any damage to the key. Do not place the key in high temperature, such as on the instrument panel. Do not disassemble it. Do not knock the key forcibly and drop it to ground. Do not submerge the key in water. You can register spare keys for the car.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual not flash but the warning buzzer beeps once. Finding Car Operation warning sound with turn signal lights flashing. The warning sound will last for some 30 seconds, if you want to stop warning earlier, press unlocking switch once or long press the switch again. (Do not press this switch in driving.) Unlock: press down unlocking switch to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash twice. If power supply is at ACC or ON, the doors cannot be opened/locked by the key.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTICE 2. Take out battery. Only use batteries recommended by BYD service station or their equivalent for replacement. Dispose depleted battery according to local laws. can work normally. If it still cannot work, please contact BYD service station. Specification Intelligent Key Card-type Frequency range: 314.9-315.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual interference is found and do not use it until the interference has been eliminated. When using a micropower radio device, it must withstandby interference of radio services and radiation interference from industrial, scientific and medical devices. intelligent key near aircrafts or airports. WARNING Pay close attention to prevent the battery or components from being swallowed by children.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 3. Remove the depleted electronic intelligent key with a flat screwdriver or similar tools. Insert the tool into guide groove and apply force in the direction as shown in the figure above to remove the battery. 4. Put the battery with positive terminal (+) on the top into the battery box, then firmly install the key cover and insert the mechanical key into the electronic intelligent key. NOTICE NOTICE Do not amend the battery cover to avoid fault.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTE Without permission, do not alter the emission frequency, increase the emission power (including but not limited to adding emission frequency amplifiers), equip external antenna or use other emission antennas. Use of the electronic intelligent key should not produce any harmful interference to any legal wireless communication services; stop use of it immediately if any interference is found and do not use it until the interference has been eliminated.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Access and Starting Function Intelligent key (electronic or card-type) can unlock/lock doors and start engine. Access Function – unlock/lock doors. + For detailed information, please see ―Front Door‖ in this Chapter. Access Function be released. To release it, press down ―Engine Start Stop‖ switch and shake the steering wheel slightly. If the green indicator still flashes, it means the steering lock has fault and please contact BYD service station for help.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual activated. In the following cases, intelligent access and engine starting function may not work normally: Active Region After an intelligent key is registered, the access and starting engine function is available in the active region. 1 Access function active region – some 0.7m m from the handle microswitch of the front outer door. If the key is too close to door handle or window, the access function may not be activated. 2 Starting engine function active region – in carriage.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual If you cannot get in the car when the intelligent access and keyless starting system can not function normally, you can use wireless remote control function to unlock/lock all doors. When the intelligent key of another car is near to the intelligent key of your car, it may take a longer time to unlock the doors, which is normal.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Save Battery Power The key will communicate with the car even when you are not driving the it. Do not leave the key near the car (within 2m). If the car is not used for a long time, the on-vehicle battery may deplete. To prevent battery over discharge, please disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. To activate intelligent access and starting system again, please make any of the following actions: a.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual radio services and radiation interference from industrial, scientific and medical devices. Do not use the electronic intelligent key near aircrafts or airports. Front Door Unlocking/Locking Mechanical Key with Insert the key into lock hole and rotate it. Lock up: turn the key clockwise. Unlock: turn the key anticlockwise.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTICE Don’t pull driver’ door inside handle during driving, otherwise you will open the door to cause accident and huge injury. Unlocking Operation Press down the microswitch button on the outer door handle slowly and firmly. All doors will be unlocked at the same time. The turn signal lights will flash twice. When the doors are unlocked, you shall open a door in 30 seconds. Otherwise all doors will be locked up automatically.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Unlocking and locking the door automatically Using the switch on the driver’s door can control all of the doors. When the speeds reach to 20km/h, all doors will be locked automatically. When you press down the ―ENGINE START STOP‖ button, and the power switch turn from ―ON‖ to ―ACC‖ or ―LOCK‖, all doors will be opened. The ignition key must be in the ―ON‖ position.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual To open: lightly push down the switch. To close: lightly pull up the switch. If you push down the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows can not be operated, but the driver’s windows can operate freely. CAUTION ● ● ● Power windows do not have the jam protection function, so please pay attention to your operation. Recommend to use the window lock switch when there are children in the vehicle.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Luggage compartment lid to make sure it is really closed. CAUTION opened. Engine hood Keep the luggage compartment lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. Luggage component control lever inner To open the luggage compartment lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual CAUTION CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. After inserting the supporting rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely, preventing from falling down on to your head or body. Anti-theft System Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 1. Shut down the engine. 2. All passengers shall get off. 3. Lock up all doors. When all doors are locked, the anti-theft indicator will remains on. The anti-theft system will be set up automatically after 10 seconds. The anti-theft indicator will flash after the system is set up. The system will give out alarm sound in the following cases: Any door is unlocked when the intelligent key access function is not used.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual CAUTION 1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. ● When refueling, turn off the engine. ● CAUTION ● ● While refueling, do not smoke, avoiding the sparks or the flame that could lead to fire. When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. Upon hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed. Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 1. Apply parking brake firmly. 2. Shut down all unwanted lights and electrical devices. 3. AT: Shift gear shift lever to P or N gear. MT: shift gear shift lever to Neutral gear. 4. Step brake pedal or clutch pedal to the bottom. NOTE Each starting attempt shall be no more than 20 seconds, or it will cause overheating of engine or wires. Do not let cold engine run at high speed. Check the engine immediately if it has difficulty in starting or stalls frequently. Engine‖.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual tone and ―Key is not detected‖ is displayed on the right information screen, it means the key is not in place. Even the intelligent key is in the car (for example, on floor, in cup holder, trunk or glove box), the engine cannot be started in these cases.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual For emergency stall in driving, please press ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch for over 3 seconds. Key Position Indicator of Intelligent Key System System Function Indicator If any of the following warning, please follow the instructions below: 1-30 Keys and car door （A） When pressing down ―ENGINE START STOP‖ switch to connect the power, the instrument warning buzzer gives out a tone with ―Key is not detected‖ displayed on the right information display. and Starting normally.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 3 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Seat, Seatbelt, Steering wheel, Rear-view Mirror and Sunroof Seats ............................................................................................... 1-32 Front Seats...................................................................................... 1-32 Seat Belts ........................................................................................ 1-33 SRS ...........................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Seats Front Seats In driving, all passengers shall lean on seatbacks which has been adjusted to vertical position, and use seat belts correctly. Notice on Seat Adjustment Adjust the driver seat to include the pedals, the steering wheel and the instrument panel controller into the easy-control range of the driver. TIPS ● The car shall not start until all passengers has been seated well.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 1. Adjustment Rod for Seat Longitudinal Position Hold the rod in the middle and pull it upwards. Move the seat frontward and backward to the desired position with pressure of your body and then release the rod. 2. Hand Wheel for Seat Height Adjustment Rotate the hand wheel for seat height adjustment to adjust the seat to desired position. (Note: Economic model and Standard model does not have this mechanism.) 3.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual In front seats or rear seats, children shall be prevented from standing up or kneeling down. In emergency braking or crashes, unprotected children may be seriously injured. Similarly, do not seat children on your legs as in this way they can not be sufficiently protected. TIPS In driving, passengers shall be seated on the seats and fasten the seat belts correctly. Otherwise, in emergency braking or crashes, passengers in the car are more prone to be severely injured.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 3-point Seat Belt In emergency braking or crashes, the retractor will lock the seat belt. If the body inclines forward fast, it will also be locked. Slow and steady operation can drag out the seat belt so that you can feel free. If you cannot pull the seat belt out from the retractor, drag to tighten it and then release it. Then, you can pull it out from the retractor. Adjust the seat according to your demand, and sit upright leaning on the seat back.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Seat Belt with Height Regulating Device Tighten the belt Too high Adjust the position of lap belt and should safety belt. Keep the lap belt as low as hip – it is not allowed to lock it around waist. Move up the shoulder belt through lock plate to adjust the belt to proper position. retracting. TIPS ● Lap belt which is high above waist or loose may cause severe injury to the passenger in collision and other accidents when the passenger slip downward.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Sit upright in seat and lean on the seat back. Fasten the seat belt and insert the tab into the buckle. TIPS Make sure shoulder safety belt at the middle of your shoulder. Keep the belt away from neck, but also prevent it from falling off the shoulder. Otherwise the belt’s protection performance will be reduced in accidents, which may cause severe injury to passengers. A clicking sound indicates well connection of the seat belt.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual system has the best protection performance only when working together with fastened seat belts. For the safety of yourself and your family, please pay special attention to the ―Tips‖ and ―Notice‖ in this section. TIPS To release belt, press the release button on the buckle. SRS As a supplemental restraint system (SRS), airbag system is a supplement to seat belts.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual SRS Components SRS airbag consists of the following components and their positions are shown in the figure below: 1. Front Impact sensor 2. Airbag electronic control unit (ECU) 3. SRS warning light 4. Clock spring 5. Driver’s airbag module (Optional) 6. Side Impact sensor (Optional) 7. Front seat side airbag module (Optional) 8. Curtain airbag module (Optional) 9. Front passenger airbag assembly (Optional) 10.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Although both airbags use the same sensor, so inflate at the same time, but it is also possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. the ability to steer or operate other controls.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Driver and front passenger side airbags(Optional) moderate or severe side impact. Curtain airbag(Optional) Your vehicle has curtain airbags to help protect the head of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate or severe side impact. Please contact a BYD authorized service station in case of the following problems: The curtain airbag and side airbag have been inflated.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual or damaged in similar ways. Airbag Warning Indicator service station, the warning indicator still functions as described in the above procedure, but it does not provides protection any more. This warning indicator is intended to monitor airbag ECU, impact sensor, air charging device, warning light, connecting wire and power supply.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual shall be off when the front passenger seat is not occupied. Suffer from a rear-end collision. The car rolls. Conditions That Cannot Trigger Airbag Suffer from being hit on its side by other cars. Hit under a truck. In case of the conditions described in the figures above, SRS airbag may not be deployed. Conditions to Trigger Airbag Knock into a wall laterally. Suffer from being hit on its side by other cars.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Hit bulges on the side of the road, safety strips or stones on the street. Come into contact with the ground on the way down. Hit a deeper pit. ● In case of the conditions described in the figures above, SRS airbag may be deployed. TIPS ● The airbag is designed to match certain vehicle models, any variation in suspension, tire size, bumper, chassis and other original equipments may adversely affect the function of the airbag.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual ● It is prohibited to let child sit in the front seat without protection. If a collision triggers the air bag, the child passenger may get seriously injured or even killed. ● Don’t leave any person, animal or object between the driver/front seat passenger and the air bag deployment range. It is extremely dangerous for an adult to hold a child on the lap.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual ● When adjustment of the front seat is required for specific reasons, the seat cannot be kept within the scope set by the manufacturer. Disabling of the airbag system shall be conducted by a BYD authorized service station. After a certain airbag is disabled, the BYD authorized service station will paste a label on the corresponding position and make a record in Repair Manual.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Steering Wheel Only trained personnel can do it. Prohibit removing airbag modules and seat belts tensioner from the vehicle. If the failure of engine flameout occurred or air bags inflated or seat belt tensioner worked, you shall go to a BYD AUTO dealer for repairing or troubleshooting. 1. Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection. 2. Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual playing CD (if disc is loaded) or playing MP3 music (if USB drive is connected to the USB interface) or audio play (if a player is connected to AUX interface.) Long press MODE and you can turn off the audio system, press again to turn on the audio system. Outer Rearview Mirrors Outer Rear-view Mirror Controller 1.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual automatically, and spread by press down the button again. Inner Rearview Mirror TIPS If the rear-view mirror is frozen, do not manipulate the controller or scrape the surface of the rearview mirror. Use a spraying deicer to remove the ice on the surface of the rearview mirror. reduced by some extent to weaken glare at night. Inner rearview mirror has direction indication function (optional), which will activated when: Ignition switch is on ACC/ON position.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Power Sunroof (optional) Sliding Tilting Use the switch beside the front interior light to operate the sunroof. The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖. The guard plate of sunroof can be opened/closed manually. Sliding Open‖ press ―SLIDE‖ side of the switch. The sunroof guard plate will open together with the roof. Close: press the opposite side of ―SLIDE‖ of the switch. As preventive measure, the roof will stop at semi-close position before closing completely.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 4 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Lighting, Wiper, Defroster Headlight and Turn Signal Lights .................................................... 1-52 High Mount Brake Light ................................................................... 1-55 Emergency Light ............................................................................. 1-55 Front Fog Light ................................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Headlight and Turn Signal Lights (When auto light control is not available) Position 2 – headlight and all above mentioned lights. Buzzer Light Indicator If you open driver’s door when the width-indicator lights are turned on, the buzzer will give warning reminding you to turn off the lights. NOTE To prevent the battery from over discharge, when the engine is not running, do not keep lights on for long time.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual If the green turn signal indicator on the combination instrument flashes at a higher speed than normal, it means front or rear turn signal bulb is burnt out. on. Position 2 – headlight and all above mentioned lights. Position 3 (―Auto‖) – headlight and/or all light (same with position 2) These lights will turn on/off according to environment brightness automatically.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Illumination intensity sensor is located on the top of driver’s instrument panel. Do not leave any objects within this area or stick any object on the windshield around this area to avoid shutting light from the sensor. If you open driver’s door when ignition switch is on ―ACC", ―LOCK‖ or removed and when headlight switch is turned on, the headlights will go out automatically. To turn on the light again, turn the ignition switch to ―ON‖ and turn on the headlight switch.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual a higher speed than normal, it means front or rear turn signal bulb is burnt out. High Mount Brake Light When you step on brake pedal, the light will be turned on together with the rear brake light, giving warning that the car is in braking to prevent accidents. All turn signal lights will turn on and flash. To turn the lights off, just press this switch.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Rear Fog Light and Headlight Adjustment instrument panel will give out light. When headlights are turned off, even if you turn on the headlight switch again, the rear fog lights won’t be turned on. When all other lights are turned off, rear fog lights will go out automatically. To turn on the rear go lights, press the switch again under the condition mentioned above. To turn on rear fog lights, press down this switch.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Rear Interior Light When front fog lights switch are turned on – when headlight or width-indicator lights are turned on, the rear fog lights will be turned on. When front fog light switch is turned off – when the headlights are turned on, the rear fog lights will be turned on. Slide the switch when you need to turn on rear interior light. The following positions are available on the rear interior light switch: - Always on - Off - Turn on the light when any door is open.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front Interior Light Front Windshield Washer Wiper and To wipe the windshield just for one time, push the control handle towards to the steering wheel once and release it completely. In freezing weather, before using cleaner you shall warm up the windshield with defroster, which can prevent the cleanser from freezing on windshield and affecting the front view.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTE Remove the fill cap of cleanser tank, and check the cleanser level on the fluid level gauge If the level is near ―LOW‖ mark, please add cleanser until it reaches ―HI‖ mark on the fluid level gauge. The cleanser added shall be windshield glass cleanser, if it is not available you can use clean water as substitute. But in cold region you shall use windshield glass cleanser with anti-freezing agent It is available in BYD service stations and most auto part stores.
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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 5 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Instruments and Maintenance Indicators Left Information Display .................................................................. 1-62 Tachometer ..................................................................................... 1-64 Maintenance of Indicator Lights & Warning Buzzer......................... 1-65 Right Information Display ................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Left Information Display Fuel Gauge In braking, accelerating and turning, the indicator may flash quickly, which is caused by shaking fuel in the tank. When the fuel level is near to ―E‖ mark with the information screen displaying ―Please refill fuel‖, you shall add fuel as soon as possible. On slope road or in turning, the shaking fuel in the tank may cause the fuel indicator flashing or ―Please refill fuel‖ displayed on information screen before the normal refilling time.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual ◆ When the engine is overheated, do not continue driving. Odometer and Dual Short Mileage Odometer display the travel mileage after the two short mileage odometers are reset to zero respectively. You can use one to calculate remaining fuel amount (TRIP A) and use another to record the mileage of each trip (TRIPB). 3. Trip/Reset button (ODO TRIP button on the left) – reset the dual short mileage odometers and change the display mode.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual display the following information in cycle: Total Mileage (ODO) – Short Mileage Odometer (TRIPA) – Short Mileage Odometer (TRIP B) - Total Mileage (ODO). To reset a short mileage odometer, switch the information displayed on the screen to the reading of it firstly, then press TRIP button for over 2 seconds and release the button after it is reset to zero. Tachometer gear shift according to the tachometer reading can prevent engine from over speed running.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Maintenance of Indicator Lights & Warning Buzzer In driving, if any indicator light is on or information is displayed on the right screen or the buzzer gives out warning tone （a） （b） （c） （d） （e） （f） （g） （h） （i） Solution Parking brake indicator Possible cause: low braking fluid level, braking system failure, parking brake is not released. Stop driving and contact BYD service station immediately. Indicator for unfastened seat belt. Wear driver’s seat belt.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual （j） （k） Indicator for airbag fault Send the car to BYD service station for a check. Main warning indicator Pay attention to information displayed on the right screen.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Right Information Display Information switch button (DISP button on the right) – used to switch between and set up information. the hour value on the screen begins flashing. At this time, press DISP button once to increase the hour value by 1; press and hold the button the value will be displayed from 00 to 23 in cycle. ⑤ Press ODO TRIP button again, the hour value stop flashing and the minute value begins flashing.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Prompt Information Display Display descriptio n or buzzer tone Key is not detected Low key battery Parking braking is not released. Please refill fuel Description Display item Clock If key is not detected, this information will be displayed after pressing starting switch. This information prompts key battery is running low. Please change battery.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Time adjustme nt Check charging system Check brake system Check ABS system resetting; press ―DISP‖ button for 2 seconds to reset this item. The clock and date adjustment is increasing circulation regulation. This information indicates that there is fault with charging system. Stop the car immediately and contact BYD service station. This information indicates that brake fluid level is low or there is fault with braking system.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual the driver’s seat belt is fastened. (c) Discharging Warning Indicator This light remind you that the battery in discharging state. If this indicator is on during driving, there may be fault in charging system. The engine can start up normally until the battery is depleted. Turn off all electrical appliances, such as AC, fan and radio, and drive the car to the nearest BYD service station for repair.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual During operation if the light is on temporally it does not mean that there is fault. TIPS When braking system warning indicator is on, if ABS warning indicator is still on, please park the car at a safe place and contact BYD service station immediately. In this case, the anti-lock brake system does not function and the car will be extremely unstable. (h) Door Open Warning Indicator This light will remains on until all doors are closed.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTE In driving, if the red warning indicator (such as indicator for discharging, braking, engine oil, water temperature) on the instrument panel is turned on, you shall stop the car immediately and check for fault as per instructions in this manual. If necessary, please call for help for BUD service station.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 6 Operation of Instruments and Controllers Parking Brake Parking Brake..................................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Parking Brake TIPS Before driving, make sure that parking handle is released fully and the Parking Brake indicator goes out. When parking the car, apply the parking handle firmly to avoid random move of the car. Setting: pull up parking handle. To get better holding force, step on and hold the brake pedal firstly until the parking handle is pulled up. Releasing: pull up parking handle (1) slightly, press down lock-releasing button (2) and then release (3).
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 7 Operations of Instruments and Controllers Automobile Multimedia System Instruction of CD player ................................................................... 1-76 Troubleshooting for multimedia player ............................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Instruction of CD player Function and feature 1. CD supported 2. Built in AM/FM radio 3. Anti-vibration structure 4. MAX. power output: 25 W*4 Specifications: Item Working voltage Max. power output Max. working current FM frequency range AM frequency range Para meter DC: 11~1 6 25 W*4 10 87.5~ 108.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Instruction of the on-board CD function panel Automobile Multimedia System 1-77
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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Instruction of CD panel Power/Volume adjustment knob: adjust the volume through the knob, press the knob to open/close the CD. The screen show Volume when adjusting. Sound-effect/Seek knob: Rotate the Knob, to search radio station manually, the radio frequency increase by clockwise rotation, and decrease by counterclockwise rotation. Press the sound-effect adjustment button (AUDIO), you can select your desired mode.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual MUTE button: press this button, all songs into mute mode. The screen display ―MUTE‖. DISC ejection: exit disc for ignition switch on ACC or ON, long press 2seconds for exit disc when ignition switch on OFF. The screen display ―EJE‖. Operation instructions of audio system NOTICE CD mode: at playing CD status. Radio mode: at radio status. Disc ejection: the button on the main machine, you can only play one disc and press this button to exit the disc.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Volume control Button CD player protection Press down ‖+‖ side to increase the volume,long press to increase volume continually; Press down ‖-‖ side to decrease the volume,long press to decrease volume continually; The CD player is designed specially for 12cm CD discs. In extremely hot environment, do not use the CD player. In summer whether, please turn on the air conditioner after CD disc playing.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTICE Please play legal discs. Do not use special-shape, transparent, translucent, poor-quality or labeled discs as shown above; otherwise, the CD player may be damaged or the disc cannot be played. Discs with special shapes Discs of poor quality Right Transparent and translucent discs 1-82 Automobile Multimedia System Discs with labels Wrong CD discs should be loaded and unloaded carefully. More care should be taken for inserting a disc into the CD player slot.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Filth, scratches, contortion, pin holes or other damages on the disc may lead to skip reading or track repeat. After listened to, the CD disc should be taken out from the player and put into a plastic box away from moisture, heat resources and direct solar irradiation. CD disc cleaning: first wipe the CD disc surface with a piece of soft and velveteen-free wet cloth and then wipe it dry with dry soft cloth. Do not apply alcohol or other detergent.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual WMA File Compatibility Compatible Criterion WMA Ver.2，7，8 Compatible Sampling Frequency 44.1，48（kHz [kilohertz]） Compatible Bit Rate 64，80，96，128，160，192 (kbps) Compatible Track Mode: Only for dual track. NOTICE To make sure your USB read and write rapidly, please just save MP3 and WMA files in your USB device.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting for multimedia player Failure Reason The ignition switch is not turned on. 2. The wire is not connected properly. 3. The fuse breaks. 1. The disk is put in reversely. 2. The disk is dirty or scratched seriously. 1. 1 No poweror sound 2 No sound with disk put in 3 Unstable sound caused by vibration 4 5 Can not store channels and the preset broadcast The noise sent by FM stereophony and single channel broadcast give are too loud 1. Installation is infirm.
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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 8 Operations of Instrument and Controller Air Conditioning System Manual Air Conditioning System controler ...................................... 1-88 Wind Mode Knob Settings ............................................................... 1-89 Operating tips .................................................................................. 1-90 Side Ventilation Opening .................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Manual Air Conditioning System - Control Panel 1. Wind mode knob 2. Speed regulating knob for blower 3. Temperature regulating knob 4. Internal & external recycle button 5.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Speed Regulating Knob for Blower Turn this knob to regulate the rotating speed of blower – five gears are available ―0, 1, 2, 3 and 4‖.Turn this knob clockwise to increase the wind speed, counter-clockwise to reduce the wind speed; the blower is shut down until gear 0. You can also adjust it by the figure above. 1. Turn switch to , the airflow mainly flow to your top body.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditions, wash the windshield and windows rapidly. Internal & External Recycle Button Button operations to select the source of air flow. 1. Internal recycle- to recycle the air in the car. 5. Turn switch to , the airflow mainly flow to windshield and windows. Set air-inlet mode to external recycle. 1-90 Air Conditioning System 2. External recycle – to absorb the air outside into the system.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual you shall close all the windows. After closing all the windows, if dusts raised by car still enter, you are suggested to press the internal and external recycle button, set it to internal recycle and turn the speed-regulating knob of blower to non-0 gear.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual the switch to the defroster. and to turn on ● When defrosting for the windscreen, to get the car warmed up, you can select When cooling or heating, press down the A/C button to clear the front sight rapidly. Check and Replace Air-conditioner Filter air flow.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Filter of air conditioner can prevent dust from entering the car through air inlet of air conditioner. 2. Press both sides of the right glove box, unfasten the pothook and take down the right glove box. 1. Open the right glove box pull off the buckle by hands. 3. Take out the filter box from the outlet of filter as shown in the figure. To maintain the efficiency of air conditioner, you must check and replace its filter according to the maintenance program.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Reinstall the right glove box 1. Insert a bolt into the hole of damper as shown in the figure. 4. Take out the filter from the filter box. 5. Check the surface of filter. If dirty, replace it. When installing filter and filter box, keep the arrow upward. TIPS Air filter must be installed into place properly. Using air conditioner with the air filter taken away will reduce the dust-proof effect and also affect the performance of air conditioner. 1-94 Air Conditioning System 2.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual To remove fog or frost on the rear windshield, please press this switch. 3. Close the right glove box. Rear Windshield Defroster The ignition switch shall be on ―ON‖. The slim heating wire at the internal side of the rear windshield will make the glass clear quickly. The indicator will be turned on, indicating that the defroster is in working. Press the switch again and the defroster will be turned off.
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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Section 9 Operations of Instrument and Controller Other Equipment Cigarette Lighter.............................................................................. 1-98 Right Glove Box .............................................................................. 1-98 Central Glove Box ........................................................................... 1-98 Parking Assistance System .............................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Cigarette Lighter Right Glove Box To use cigar lighter, just press it. After cigar lighter lights it on, it will pop up for use. If the engine is not running, ignition switch must be in the position of ―ACC‖. Do not press the cigar lighter and hold. To open the right glove box, pull the handle. 1-98 Other Equipment Central Glove Box To open the central glove box, uplift its cover and pull upward the locking buckle.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Cup Holder Parking System Assistance WARNING Please follow the instructions below; otherwise it may cause an accident in driving: ● Please do not add any other things within the working scope of sensor. NOTE Please note in washing car: Please do not wash the sensor with water or steam, or it may cause a sensor fault. It is designed to place cup or drink can safely.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual working status ON:After pressing the switch , the car-shaped icon will be lightened and the buzzer sound once. OFF: press the switch again. Display Parking Assistance Switch when any barriers are detected by the sensor, according to the shape of barrier and distance between the car and the barrier, indicator will light up on 1# switch group, and icon will display on touch screen (optional).
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Approximate Distance （mm） display example Working Example of Corner Sensor Buzze r Slow about 1200-800 Fast Distance Display and Buzzer If any barriers are detected by the sensor, indicator in corresponding position will flash according to the distance with the barrier while the buzzer sounds to warn the user.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Working Sensor All probes work in driving backwards. The probing range of sensor is displayed in the figure above. Please note that object extremely closed to the car may not be detected by the sensor and the probing range of sensor may vary with the shape and material of barrier. 1-102 Other Equipment NOTE ● Parking assistance system used to help driving, can not replace your judgment, just control your vehicle base on observe.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual ● Electric wire, rail fence, rope, etc. ●Cotton, snow and other materials absorbing radio wave ●Objects with sharp edges and corners; ●Low barrier; ●High barrier with its top part extending towards your car; ● Objects under the bumper; ● Objects close to the car; ● Persons nearby the car (subject to type of clothes) If the buzzer sounds, any barriers may be detected by the sensor or the sensor may be interfered by the external environment.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Display example on touch screen There are two lines in the figure is reverse safety line. Red: about 0-0.5mm Yellow: about 0.5-2M Green: about more than 2M The displayed area is different as variety vehicle directions and road conditions. The system just can help you parking you vehicle but not depend on it completely. You must pay attention for this when using reversing video system, and make sure the distance is enough before reversing.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 2 Tips on Driving BYD L3 Run-in Period .................................................................................... 2-2 Fuel ................................................................................................... 2-2 Fuel Cut-off System .......................................................................... 2-3 Three-Way Catalytic Converter ......................................................... 2-3 Engine Exhaust Warning .........................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Run-in Period Drive the car stably and do not drive at high speed. BYD L3 does not have complicated run-in procedure. In the first 2,000 kilometers, please follow the tips below to save fuel and extend the service life of the car. ● Do not press the accelerator to the bottom in starting and driving. ● Do not let the engine runs overspeed. ● Avoid emergency braking in the first 300 kilometers. ● Do not drive the car for a long time at the same speed, high or low.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Fuel Cut-off System Three-Way Catalytic Converter In case of accident, when the engine stops running, the engine control system will cut off fuel supply to the engine to reduce the danger of fuel leakage to the minimum. When fuel pump stops work, to restart the engine, turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK, then restart it. NOTE NOTE Check the ground under the car before restarting the engine.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual in driving. Always keep the engine at optimum conditions. If electrical system, electronic ignition system or fuel system has fault, the three-way catalytic converter will get overheated. ◆ Please the engine has trouble in starting or stalls frequently, please check the car immediately. To ensure normal operation of three-way catalytic converter and the whole emission control system, regular check according to BYD L3 Auto Maintenance Schedule is required. (See chapter 6.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Consumption of Engine Oil Function of Engine Oil Engine oil is used to lubricate and cool the inside of the engine and play a major role in maintenance to keep the engine at normal running status. Consumption of Engine Oil The engine consumes some engine oil in normal running status for the following causes: ● Piston, piston ring and cylinders are lubricated by engine oil. When a piston moves downwards in a cylinder, a film of engine oil will be formed on the cylinder wall.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Significance of Checking Engine Oil Level One of the key points in vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine oil at optimum level, which allows normal function of the engine oil. In one word, it is important to check the engine oil level regularly. You are recommended to check the engine oil level every time you refill gasoline. NOTE If the engine oil level is not checked regularly, insufficient engine oil may result in severe engine faults.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual warm up the engine. When using D gear, to speed up acceleration, please step the accelerator pedal to the bottom to upshift the gear. The transmission will upshift by one grade or two grades according to the speed you step on the accelerator pedal. To avoid damaging the transmission, you shall shift to P gear only after the car stops completely. R gear – for gear shift from P gear to R gear, please refer to description on P gear.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 5 Make the engine run with stable torque. 6 Press footbrake. 7 Make the following gear shift. Shift from N gear to D gear for 4 times, staying at each position of N gear and D gear for at least 6 seconds. Shift from N gear to R gear for 4 times, staying at each position of N gear and R gear for at least 6 seconds. completely, you shall apply the parking brake firmly.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Precautions in Towing Towing Method Transmission Configuration Stepless MT AT Not N gear allowed Towing gear Towing with front Allowed Allowed wheels off ground Towing with rear Not Allowed wheels off allowed ground Towing with four Not Allowed wheels on allowed ground Shipped on special-pur Allowed Allowed pose vehicle Note: vehicles with CVT transmission can not be towed, because only when its engine is running the cone pulley can produce fluid pressure to drive the transmiss
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual transmission oil temperature reaches 60℃. - Park the car on flat ground or slope. - Step on foot brake pedal. - Wait for 2 seconds. - Shift gear to ―N‖ (Neutral) gear. - Wait for 10 seconds. - Shift gear to ―P‖ (Parking) gear. - Let the engine run idle. - Pull off oil level plug screw. - Make sure at least 0.2L oil flows out after removing the oil level plug screw. (If the oil outflow is less, it means the original oil amount is insufficient.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Brake System Design of Brake System brake shoe regularly, and especially, after brake shoe and/or brake disc (drum) is replaced. Running-in shall be conducted by BYD service station. Anti-lock Brake System Front of car The hydraulic system driving the brake has two independent loops. Each loop acts in the diagonal direction across the car, linking the left front wheel and right rear wheel, ect. If one loop has fault, another two wheels still have brake function.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual vehicle stability. In hard braking, the steering shall be moderate. Sharp turn in driving may cause the car to smash into the traffic flow in the opposite direction or rush off the road. On soft or rugged road (such as sandy or snowy road), a vehicle with ABS may need longer braking distance than a vehicle without ABS. Under this condition, you shall slow down the car while keeping larger distance from other vehicles.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual towed away and repaired as soon as possible. If you have to drive the car for a short trip, you must drive with extremely car. Drive in Poor Weather Driving force (adhesive force) and visibility will reduce in rainy, snowy and fog days, and such environment requires different driving skill. Make good maintenance of the car in normal time, and take special care when driving in poor weather. Under such conditions, do not use cruise control function (optional on some models).
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Engine Fault Indicator (with deep anti-skidding tread) for optimum operation performance. In driving you shall check the ever-changing road conditions. Damp leaves my be as slippery as snow, ―Clean‖ road may be covered with thin ice. When the environment temperature is near freezing point, driving is very dangerous as the road may be covered by water and ice alternatively. As a result, the adhesive force may change a lot suddenly. When downshift, take special care.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual If this indicator is on, you shall park the car at roadside and shut down the engine. Restart the engine and check the indicator again, if it is still on, you shall have the car checked by BYD service station as soon as possible. Before the fault is identified and repaired by BYD service station, you shall drive with care and avoid full accelerator and high speed.
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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 3 Starting and Driving Before Starting Engine ...................................................................... 3-2 How to Start Engine .......................................................................... 3-2 Safety Check Before Driving ............................................................. 3-3 After engine starting .......................................................................... 3-4 Driving Tips in Winter ......................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Before Starting Engine How to Start Engine (b) Start Engine 1. Check the environment around the car before getting in. 2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat height, head protection device height, steering wheel angle and height. 3. Adjust interior and exterior rear-view mirror. 4. Lock up all doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. (a) Before Staring Engine Make sure procedure in ― (a) Before Staring Engine‖ is performed before starting engine.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Check Engine Before Starting in Chapter 4. NOTE ◆ Each starting attempt shall be no more than 5 seconds, or it will cause overheating of engine or wires. ◆ Do not let the engine run overspeed. ◆ Check the engine immediately if it has difficulty in starting or stalls frequently. Safety Check Before Driving Before driving you had better conduct a safety check of the car. Several minutes’ check can ensure safety and allow you to enjoy happy time in driving.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual connection are proper. After Engine Starting Cables: check whether there is damaged, loose or disconnected cable. Exhaust System: listen to the noise to check whether there is any leakage. If any leakage, you shall have it repaired immediately. (Refer to ―Engine Exhaust Warning‖ in Chapter 2.) Fuel Pipe: check whether there is leakage or bad connection in fuel pipe.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual TIPS ● Before driving, make sure that parking brake is released fully and the parking brake indicator goes out. ● Do not leave the car when the engine is running. ● Do not rest your feet on brake pedal in driving, which may cause dangerous overheating, wear and higher fuel consumption. ● When on long downhill slope, slow down the speed and shift to low gear. Please note that the brake will overheat and function abnormally if you steps on the brake pedal too many times.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Make sure viscosity of the engine oil is suitable for driving in winter. Please refer to section 7-2 for information on recommended viscosity of engine oil. If a large volume of engine oil for summer use is left in the engine in winter, it may cause difficulty for engine starting. If you are not sure about choosing engine oil, please contact BYD service station for help.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual TIPS Towing trailer shall not exceed the maximum rated load of the two-hook, or it may cause an accident and severe personal injury. As towing a trailer may require longer braking distance, you shall keep a larger interval with other vehicles. For each 10 km/h, the interval between you car and the vehicle in front of you shall be no less than the total length of your car and the trailer. Avoid hard braking to prevent the car from skidding, which may get the car out of control.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual ● Avoid engine running idle for a long time. If the car must be stopped for long period, you had better shut down the engine. ● Avoid engine lug-down or overspeed. Select appropriate gear according to road surface conditions. ● Avoid unnecessary alternative acceleration and deceleration, which will waste of fuel. ● Avoid unnecessary stopping or braking.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 4 Emergency Treatment If the Car Cannot Start Up ................................................................. 4-2 If Engine Stalls in Driving .................................................................. 4-5 If the Car Is Overheated .................................................................... 4-5 If the Car Has Flat Tires .................................................................... 4-6 If the Car Gets Stuck .......................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual If the Car Cannot Start Up (a) Simple Check Before conducting this check, make sure the starting procedure in ―How to Start Engine‖ in Chapter 3 is performed properly and there is sufficient fuel. If Engine Cannot Rotate or Rotate Slowly 1. Check whether battery terminals are tightened and cleaned properly. 2. If battery terminals have no problem, turn on rear interior light.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual (c) Jump Start To avoid personal injury and damage to the car and electronic components caused by battery explosion, sulphuric acid burning, electrical appliances fire, please strictly follow the instructions below. If you are not sure about these procedures, please contact BYD service station for help. TIPS ● The battery contains toxic and erosive sulphuric acid.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Jumper cable Depleted battery Charging battery Anode terminal (―+‖) Jumper cable Anode terminal (―+‖) 4. Connect wires in order of a, b, c, d: a. Connect the clamp of anode (red) jump starting wire to anode terminal (―+‖) of the depleted battery. b. Connect another clamp of anode (red) starting wire to anode terminal (―+‖) of the charging battery. 4-4 Emergency Treatment Depleted battery Cathode terminal (―-‖) Charging battery c.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 5. Start the engine in normal way, and then step lightly on the accelerator pedal to keep the engine running for several minutes at the speed of 2000rpm. 6. Disconnect the starting wire carefully in the reversed order of connection: disconnect the cathode starting wire first, and then disconnect the anode starting wire. 7. Take away the cloth covering the battery, which may be spilled with sulphuric acid. 8.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual TIPS TIPS To avoid personal injury, please keep the engine hood closed until there is no steam coming out. The spouting of steam or coolant means high pressure. Under high temperature, it is not allowed to remove the radiator cap since the spouting high-temperature steam and liquid under pressure may cause serious personal injury. 3. Check whether there is obvious coolant leakage under the radiator, hose, and the car. Water drops produced by AC system in use are normal.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual ● ● ● ● ● the right lifting point. Lifting up the car by a jack not placed properly may damage the car or cause the car dropping down from the jack, which may result in personal injuries. When the car is supported completely by jack, no one is allowed to stay under the car. Lifting up the car only for tire replacement purpose. Do not lift up the car when someone is in it. Do not put any thing at the top or bottom of the jack while lifting.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Block Wheels Loosen and remove the bolts, then take out the spare tire. To store the tire, please put the outside of the tire downward in place, and then fasten the tire in the opposite order to prevent it from being thrown forward when there is crash or emergency braking. 4-8 Emergency Treatment 2. While lifting, please lay the chock block under the wheel in the diagonal direction of the flat tire to prevent the car sliding.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Do not remove the bolts, just loosen them by rotating one cycle and a half. Lift Up Vehicle TIPS When the car is supported completely by jack, no one is allowed to stay under the car. TIPS Do not apply engine oil or lubricant on the bolts, or they will get loose, which may cause the wheel detached and lead to serious accident. Replace Wheels Jack Positioning 5. Make sure nobody is in the car, and lift up the car to a height that allows installation of spare tire. 4.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Reinstall Wheel Bolts TIPS Do not apply engine oil or lubricant on the bolts, or they will get loose, which may cause the wheel detached and lead to serious accident. 。 If there is engine oil or lubricant on the bolts or nuts, clean them immediately. Lower Down Vehicle Before installation, please brush off all corrosive materials on the installation surface with a wire brush.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual To lay down the car, please rotate the jack handle counterclockwise. Please use a spanner for wheel bolt to tighten the bolts. Do not use any other tools or lever, like hammer, tube, or your feet. Make sure the spanner is fitted onto the bolts firmly. As per the order shown in the figure above, tighten the bolts slightly one by one, repeat the procedure until all the bolts are fastened firmly.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Tow the Car Emergency Towing Use proper towing devices to tow the car to avoid damage. Tow from the front Tow from the rear Use platform truck Improper towing may damage the car. Most personnel handling towing know the right method, but something may go wrong accidentally. To avoid damage to the car, please follow the precautions below. Precautions for Towing: Towing should use safety chain system and abide to applicable national and local laws.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTE ◆ Please use the specified towing hook, or the car may be damaged. ◆ Do not tow the car from the rear side with all four wheels on the ground, or it will seriously damage the transmission. The driver should sit inside steering the car and controlling the brake. Towing in this way may only move the car slowly for a short distance on a hard road. Meanwhile it requires that the wheels, shafts, transmission, drivetrain, steering wheel, and brake be in good condition.
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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Anti-corrosion Maintenance and Chapter 5 Auto Exterior Anti-corrosion .................................................................................... 5-2 Tips on Maintenance of Paint Surface .............................................. 5-3 Washing and Waxing ........................................................................ 5-4 Inside Cleaning .................................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Anti-corrosion Proper maintenance can protect the car against corrosion for a long time. The common corrosion are: causes for car ● Saline-alkali, dust, and moisture concentrates at unaccessible part under the bottom of the car. ● The paint film or base coating is scratched by slight crash or foreign bodies such as sand.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual and similar materials, please pay particular attention and use proper containers. In case of any spillage or leakage, please clean and dry the affected part immediately. Use mudguard. When driving in saline-alkali area or on the gravel road, you can use mudguard to protect the car. The mudguard with bigger size and shorter clearance from the ground has better protection effect.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual color may vary with 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 similar place, and use a special-purpose car cover. For a short period parking, please select a shade place. (9) Prevent strong impact, knock or scratch to the paint film. If the paint has scratch, sinking or peeling off, please make repair in time, and you are recommended to go to a professional auto beauty store.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Decorative plastic pieces on wheels: the decorative plastic pieces may be damaged by organic substances easily. If any organic substance spills onto the decorative pieces, please wash it away by clean water and check whether the decorative pieces are hurt. TIPS Do not install plastic decorative pieces which have been seriously damaged on wheels, or they may drop off the wheel while driving and thus lead to accident.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTE When the car is placed in painting & polishing workshop with high temperature for repainting, please remove the plastic bumper from the car, or the heat may damage the bumper.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual substances mentioned above . ◆ If you use new liquid detergent, please do not spill the liquid onto the inside surface of the car as they may contain harmful substance. If any spilling, please clean up the spilled liquid at once in the way described previously. Leather Trimming inside the Car For leather trimming, you can use neutral detergent intended for woolen fabrics to clean them.
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BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual chapter 6 Maintenance Instructions Maintenance...................................................................................... 6-2 How to judge the vehicle needs maintenance? ................................. 6-3 BYD L3 Maintenance Program..........................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Maintenance Scheduled maintenance is very important BYD Auto Company strongly recommends that users protect their new L3 BYD cars by following the maintenance program, because scheduled maintenance serves the following purposes: Save fuel Extend its operating life Enjoy driving Drive safely Drive stably Conform to regulations on maintenance Conform to governmental regulations NOTE Please refer to BYD L3 Maintenance & Repair Manual and turn to BYD service station re
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual How to judge the vehicle need maintenance? Pay attention to changes of car performance and sound, as well as visualized signs for necessary repair.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Requirements for Maintenance Program BYD L3 auto must be maintained according to the normal maintenance program (you can refer to “Maintenance Program”). If the car is operated under the following one or more special conditions, some maintenance item is required to be performed more frequently. A. Road Conditions 1. Drive on rugged, muddy or snowmelt road 2. Drive on the dusty road 6-4 Maintenance Instructions B.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Maintenance Program Maintenance Operations: Maintenance Intervals I = check, correct or replace when necessary; R = replace, change or lubricate; C = clean Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 ×1,000km Months Maintenance Items Basic parts of engine 1. Check if any crack, flying chip, wear on the drive belt and adjust its tensity 2. Check if any damage on the ignition cable General using conditions 3.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Maintenance Interval Reading on odometer or months, subject to what comes first 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 ×1,000km Months Maintenance Items 11. Check the gear oil level in manual transmission box General using 12. Replace the gear oil in the conditions manual transmission box Rigorous using conditions General using 13.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 21. Check the joint of exhaust pipe for gas leak 22. Throttle Body 23. Injection nozzle 24. Check the oxygen sensor 25. Check the three-way catalytic converter Fuel and Exhaust Purification Control System 26. Fuel filter 27.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 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 I I I R I I I R I I I I R R I I I I Every year I R I I I R I I Notes: “Rigorous Using Conditions” specifications only apply to the cars used in rigorous using conditions.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 7 Section 1 Self-maintenance Foreword Engine Compartment Appearance .................................................... 7-2 Fuse Location.................................................................................... 7-3 Notes of Self-maintenance ................................................................ 7-3 Location of Jack ................................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Engine Compartment Appearance 7-2 Self-maintenance 1. Distribution box assembly 2. Engine oil level dipstick 3. Overflow tank of engine coolant 4. Fuel flap of engine oil 5. Battery 6. Radiator 7. Electric cooling fan 8. Condenser 9.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Fuse Location Notes of Self-maintenance In case of self maintenance, you must follow the correct procedures in this section. You must pay attention to that incorrect or incomplete maintenance operations may cause operating problems. Please refer to section 8 ―Fuse and Relay‖ for the name of electric appliance protected by each fuse. This section only makes explanations on maintenance operations which can be easily done by yourself.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual TIPS ● When the engine is running, you must keep your hands, clothes and tools away from the running fans and drive belt of engine.(It is best to take down such things as finger ring, watch and necktie.)● After you drive the car, the temperature of such things as its engine, radiator, exhaust pipe, hold-up vessel of power steering fluid and spark plug cover must be very high in the engine compartment. Thus, you must be careful and do not touch them.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTE ◆ Remember, storage battery and ignition coil bears high current or high voltage. Pay attention to short circuit caused by accidents. ◆ If the coolant overflows, you must wash it with water, to avoid damaging the components or paint finish. ◆ Do not drop any dirt or any other things into the spark plug hole. ◆ Do not lever up the external electrode of spark plug at the side of central electrode. ◆ You can only use the specified spark plug.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual When lifting a car with jack, place it in proper position as shown in the figure. TIPS In lifting, you must follow the regulations below to reduce the possibility of human injuries: ● Avoid breathing the gas exhausted by the engine. The exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, colorless and odorless. It may cause consciousness loss, and even death. ● Do not place any part of your body under the car lifted by a jack. Otherwise, it may cause human injuries.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 7 Section 2 Self-maintenance Engine and Chassis Check Engine Oil Level ..................................................................... 7-8 Check Fluid Level in Gearbox ......................................................... 7-10 Check Cooling Fluid Level in Engine ............................................... 7-12 Check Radiator and Condenser ...................................................... 7-13 Check Tire Pressure .........................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Check Engine Oil Level Low level 4. Pull out the dipstick, place a piece of fabric at its end and check the engine oil level. High level NOTE Do not drop engine oil on parts of the car. If the oil level is near the low oil line, you shall add additional engine oil of the same type in the engine. Oil filling Correct Overfull Shut down engine at operating temperature, and check engine oil level with dipstick. 1. To get accurate reading, you shall pack the car on flat ground.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Recommended viscosity (SAE): Engine Oil Identification Label One or two API registration label is available on some engine tank for reference when choosing oil. API classification label is somewhere on the outside of the tank. Predicted temperature range prior to next oil change API Classification Label In extremely cold weather, SAE 10W 30 oil or oil with higher viscosity may cause difficulty to start the engine, so SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Check Fluid Level in Gearbox Manual Gearbox Transmission fluid 1. Check Fluid Level in BS15 Gearbox Check the fluid level in gearbox when transmission is at the normal operating temperature of 80℃ with the car parking on flat ground. Remove the bolt of fluid filler opening of the transmission, and touch the fluid level within the bolt hole with a finger carefully. The fluid level shall reach the edge of the bolt hole.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Note: no water can be contained in the gear fluid so as to avoid rusting the components in the transmission. bolt of the fluid filler opening. Transmission fluid shall be replaced by mileage or interval as specified in Periodic Maintenance Table. The existing transmission fluid shall be drained completely before filling new transmission fluid. Please contact BYD service station if you have any doubt about checking fluid level or filling fluid in gearbox.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual - Reinstall the oil filling plug. - Tighten torque: 18~24Nm 2.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual whether there is leakage in cooling system. TIPS To avoid scorching, do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Choose Cooling Fluid Only use cooling fluid authorized by BYD service station. Choose and add suitable type of cooling fluid into cooling system according to environment temperature. Improper cooling fluid may damage engine cooling system. NOTE Do not over use water, which may damage engine cooling system in winter.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual TIPS Maintain proper pressure in tires. Improper pressure may cause the following conditions, and even severe injury. Low tire pressure (insufficient air filling) ● Excessive wear ● Abnormal wear ● Difficulty in operation ● Air leakage due to overheat of tires ● Deteriorated sealability at the edge of tire.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual When the tire tread is worn to less than 4mm in depth, the snow tire function is lost. In case of cutting, rupture, crack exposing cord fabric or abnormal tire inflation, it means there is internal damage in the tire and the tire shall be replaced. In case of frequent air leakage or unrepairable cutting or other damage due to the severity or position, the tire shall be replaced. When you are not sure about tire conditions, please contact BYD service station.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Tires Rotation Choose Tire Chain Use tire chain with proper dimension. The rule to choose tire chain varies with locations and road conditions. Please refer to local rule before choosing tire chain. Install Tire Chain When possible, tire chain shall be installed on front wheels. Do not install tire chain on rear wheels. Tighten tire chain again after driving for 0.5-1.0 km.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Replace Wheels When to Replace Wheels When the wheel has damage such as bending, crack or severe corrosion, it shall be replaced. If damaged wheel is not replaced timely, the tire may detach from the wheel or the car may lose control. Choose Wheels Only replace the wheel installed on the car with a wheel with the same load capacity, diameter, rim width and offset. BYD service station can replace wheels correctly.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 7-18 Self-maintenance
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 7 Section 3 Self-maintenance Electric Appliance Check Battery Status ...................................................................... 7-20 Check and Replace Fuses .............................................................. 7-22 Add Cleanser .................................................................................. 7-23 Replace Bulb ...................................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Check Battery Status Check Battery Appearance Emergency Treatment Precautions TIPS Precautions on Battery Battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen. ● When using tools, prevent the battery from generating spark. ● Do not smoke or use matches near battery. Electrolyte contains toxic and corrosive sulphuric acid. ● Prevent electrolyte from touching eye, skin or clothing. ● Do not drink electrolyte by mistake. ● Wear eye protector when working near battery.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTE ◆ Make sure engine and all auxiliary devices are turned off before maintenance of the battery. ◆ Before check battery, remove grounding wire on negative terminal (with “-” mark) first; after completion of service, connect it at the last step. ◆ Do not cause short circuit when using tools. ◆ When cleaning the battery, prevent any liquid from entering it.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Check and Replace Fuses Fine Burned Fine A Type 7-22 Self-maintenance B Type Burned Fine C Type Burned
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual If headlight or other electric devices do not work, please check the fuses. When necessary, replace the fuses. For information on location of fuses, see Section 7-1 ―Location of Fuses‖. Turn off ignition switch and other malfunctioning devices. Pull out the fuses with potential malfunction vertically and check them. Find out which fuse has trouble. Circuit name of each fuse is indicated on cover of the fuse box. See Chapter 8 for control function of each circuit.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTE TIPS Don’t use engine antifreeze or other substitutes, as they will damage the vehicle paint. ● Do not replace bulb when it is hot to avoid burning. ● The halogen bulb is filled with pressurized gas, please be particularly careful. If the bulb is scratched or falls to ground, it may explode or crack. Only hold the bulb on its plastic or metal part. Do not touch glass part of the bulb with bare hands.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Voltage: 12V Bulb Headlight (low beam) Headlight (high beam) Front fog light Front turn signal light Side turn signal light Rear turn signal light Backup light Rear fog light High mount brake light Name plate light Door light Front interior light Rear W 55 Type H7 60 HB3 55 H11 21 PY21 W 5 W5W 21 16 21 16 PY21 W W16 W W21 W W16 W 5 W5W 5 W5W 5 R5W 10 C10 Over curre nt 4.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual High beam 2. Rotate the bulb anticlockwise to remove it. 3. Pull off the ground wire and power wire (If it is too tight, shake it first.), and press down the buckle to remove the bulb. 4. Replace the bulb. The step of installation is opposite to disassembly. You need not to adjust the headlight after replacing the bulb. In case that you need to adjust the headlight, please contact BYD service station. 7-26 Self-maintenance 1.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front turn signal light 2. Rotate the bulb anticlockwise to remove it. 3 .Replace the bulb. The step of installation is opposite to disassembly. You need not to adjust the headlight after replacing the bulb. In case that you need to adjust the headlight, please contact BYD service station. 2. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise to remove it. 1. Pull off the connector while pressing down the buckle as shown in the figure. If the connector is too tight, shake it first. 3.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front Fog Light Side turn signal light Side turn signal light is integrated, If replacement is necessary, please replace the whole side turn signal light. 3.Rotate the bulb anticlockwise to remove it. 4. Replace the bulb. 1. Pull the buckle to side and remove the dog light connecter. 7-28 Self-maintenance The step of installation is opposite to disassembly. You need not to adjust the headlight after replacing the bulb.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Rear fog light 1. Prize one side of side turn signal light with straight screwdriver. 2. Pull off the connector pressing down the buckle. while Covering with cotton around the screwdriver to avoid scratch the surface while using straight screwdriver.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual 3. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise manually and pull it outwards to remove the light seat. 4. Rotate the bulb anticlockwise and pull it outwards to remove the bulb. The steps of installation is opposite to disassembly. Rear combination lamp The steps of replacing rear turn signal light and rear fog light is the same as backup light. High Mount brake light 1. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise manually and pull it outwards from the hole of rear shelf.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Name plate light Trunk light 2. Rotate the light seat anticlockwise and pull it outwards to remove the light seat. 1.Move the claw as shown in figure. 1. Pull off the Name plate light connector while pressing down the buckle as shown in figure. If the connector is too tight, shake it first. 3.Pull off the bulb from light seat, replace the bulb. 2.Pull off the bulb from light seat, replace the bulb.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 8 Part Specifications Maintenance Specifications .............................................................. 8-2 Fuse and Relay .................................................................................
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications Lubrication of Engine Engine Oil Grade for Gasoline Engine: SAE 5W—30 above -30℃ SAE 15W—40 above -15℃ API Grade SG or above 4G1 series engine Amount: 3L (liter) 473 series engine Amount: 3.4L (liter) Specification of Gear Oil for Manual Transmission 75W—90 above -40℃ 80W—90 above -26℃ API Grade GL-4 or above Amount: 2.1L (liter) CVT shall always use MITSUBISHI ATF SPⅢ(CVT fluid) Amount: 7.7L (liter) Cooling System Amount: L (liter) Tire dimension: 6.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Fuse and Relay Engine Compartment Relay: 1. A/C relay magnet clutch 2. Front headlight 7. No. 3 fan 8. Reserved 9. Electric horn 10. No. 2 fan 11. Reserved 12. No. 1 fan 37. Reserved 38. Electric fuel Injection main relay Fuse: 3. Spare fuse (10A) 4. Spare fuse (15A) 5. Spare fuse (20A) 6. Spare fuse (25A) 23. Left low beam (10A) 24. Reserved 25. Reserved 26. Headlight fuse (40A) 27. Reserved 28. EFI (15A) -MT20U/2 or (30A) -M7.9.7.1 29. Interior light (15A) 30.
BYD L3 AUTO Owner’s Manual Instrument Panel Fuse: 1. Reserved 2. ECU (10A) 3. Instrument (10A) 4. Reserved 5. Reserved 6. Reserved 7. On-vehicle diagnosis system (7.5A) 8. Wiper (20A) 8-4 Part Specifications 9. Small light (15A) 10. Brake light (15A) 11. Door (25A) 12. No.2 door and window power supply (30A) 13. No.1 ignition switch power supply (25A) 14. Front fog light (15A) 15. Rear fog light (10A) 16. Starting power supply (7.5A) 17. Air conditioner (10A) 18. No.2 ignition switch (15A) 19.
