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  • Page 3 Thanks for choosing BYD M6. For better operation and service of your vehicle, please read this owner's manual carefully. Powered by an EFI engine, BYD M6 features complicated wiring structure. Do not modify the vehicle or add other electric appliances such as burglar alarm, central door lock, power window regulator, speakers. Faults caused by the unauthorized modification to the vehicle are not covered by BYD warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Content Chapter 1 Instruments & Control System ....................... 1-1 1.1 Keys & Doors................................1-1 1.2 Safety Devices................................1-27 1.3 Steering Wheel and Rearview Mirror ......................... 1-59 1.4 Switches ..................................1-67 1.5 Instrument and Multifunction Display ......................... 1-75 1.6 Other Equipments..............................
  • Page 5 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Parameters Model 2.0L MT 2.4L AT Basic structure Two-box Monocoque body construction, 5 doors/1 roof/7 seats Driving configuration Front transverse engine, front wheel drive Length (mm) 4820 Overall dimensions Width (mm) 1810 Height (mm) 1765 (no-load)
  • Page 6 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 2.0L MT 2.4L AT Model Trunk capacity (L) ≥450 Maximum Gradeability (%) ≥20 Maximum speed (km/h) ≤180 ≤185 Engine model BYD483QB 4G69S4M In-line 4-cylinder/16 valves, MPI In-line 4-cylinder/16 valves, MPI fuel Engine configuration fuel injection, DOHC...
  • Page 7 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual BYD M6 Auto Identification Cooling fan warning label Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine coolant warning label Manufacturer’s plate The warning labels to the cooling fan also printed and change of engine coolant are manufacturer’s plate at the bottom of...
  • Page 8 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front passenger airbag warning label Sliding door warning label Child safety device label The front passenger airbag label is located on the right side of the instrument panel. There are 4 door labels on this vehicle,...
  • Page 9 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Instruments & Control System 1.1 Keys & Doors Keys ......................1-2 Wireless Remote Control ................1-4 Keyless Entry & Start System..............1-11 Anti-theft System ..................1-15 Front Doors ....................1-17 Power Window ..................1-21 Rear Door....................1-22 Engine Hood.....................1-23 Oil filler cap....................1-24...

  • Page 10: Keys

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 1. Smart keys – all side doors can be Keys CAUTION locked / unlocked by the smart Anyone who has a pacemaker keys, which include electronic or defibrillator implanted in the smart key and card key. The...

  • Page 11: Keys & Doors

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual NOTICE Pay attention to the following when using a smart key: Do not attach any object which may block the transmission of electromagnetic wave, such as a metal cover, to the smart key. Do not knock the smart key heavily.

  • Page 12: Wireless Remote Control

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Wireless Remote Control To operate any switch, press it down slowly and firmly, with the indicator flashing once. Electronic smart key is a complicated electronic assembly. Follow instructions below to prevent damage: Keep it away from any place with a high temperature, such as on the instrument panel.
  • Page 13 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Check the following if the electronic To lock/unlock all doors, press the Doors Locking/Unlocking smart key cannot operate the doors, switch on the smart key slowly and cannot operate normally within the firmly. specified working distance or if the Locking: press the lock switch, all key indicator isn’t working normally:...
  • Page 14 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual If the power supply is at ACC or ON, pressing the lock switch for 1.5 Find-your-car Function the unlock switch cannot unlock the seconds again. doors. Replace Battery in Card Key When unlocking all doors with the...
  • Page 15 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Replace the battery in the card key by the following steps NOTICE 1. Press the arrow side and then pull 2. Take out the battery. out the mechanical key. Make sure the battery is installed in correct orientation.
  • Page 16 You are recommended to electricity. transmit power (such as adding have the battery replaced in a BYD Do not leave out any component a power amplifier); don’t add an service station. If you insist on during the process of displacing...
  • Page 17 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Replace the battery in the electronic smart key by the following steps 4. Install a new battery in place with 2. Open the cover of the electronic the anode side (+) facing upward. smart with...
  • Page 18 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Using Electronic Smart Key NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION Don’t change the transmitting Make sure the battery is installed Anyone who has a pacemaker or frequency increase in correct orientation. defibrillator implanted in the transmit power (such as adding...

  • Page 19: Keyless Entry & Start System

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Entry and Starting Keyless Entry & Start System The smart keys allow the driver to unlock/lock side doors and start the Keyless entry & start system provides vehicle. the following functions: Entry – unlock/lock side doors of the...
  • Page 20 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual The steering wheel will be unlocked Antenna Location Active Region when pressing the Start button. If the 1. Internal antenna The entry and start functions are green indicator on the Start button is available for a registered smart key in 2.
  • Page 21 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 1. Active region for entry function – When the smart key is close to a The smart key may not work some 1m around the microswitch telecommunication device, such normally even in the active region of the front door outer handle.
  • Page 22 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 3. Start the engine within 5 seconds If you cannot get into the vehicle or If Smart Key Battery Depleted after the buzzer beeps for the start the engine with the card key, the The battery of the electronic smart second time.

  • Page 23: Anti-Theft System

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Save Battery Power Anti-theft System There is communication between the If a smart key is continuously exposed vehicle and smart keys even if you to intensive electromagnetic wave, its battery will deplete quickly. The smart are not driving.
  • Page 24 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 4. Make sure the indicator is flashing Setting up System Deactivate Anti-theft System before leaving the vehicle. 1. Shut down the engine. Deactivate the anti-theft system by If anyone in the vehicle attempts to 2. All passengers get off.

  • Page 25: Front Doors

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front Doors Unlock/Lock with Electronic Unlock/Lock with Mechanical Smart Key When you enter the active region with Insert the mechanical key into the lock a registered smart key, you can lock / hole and turn it.
  • Page 26 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual After the doors are unlocked, you Lock knob operation shall open a door in 30 seconds. Lock up: push the knob forward. Otherwise all doors will be locked up Unlock: pull the knob backward. automatically.
  • Page 27 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Lock/Unlock with Power Door Sliding door NOTICE Lock Switch Lock/unlock with inner lock knob The front door lock can prevent unintended lock operation: when the inner lock knob is set to Lock Unlock lock-up position, if you close the...
  • Page 28 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Open: pull the door handle outwards Open/Close with Door Handle CAUTION to unlock it and then slide it backward. Make sure the sliding doors are Fully open the sliding door and it will closed and locked firmly before...

  • Page 29: Power Window

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Set the lock rod to LOCK position, as Power Window Sliding door power shown in the figure above. window control button When the child protection lock is Automatical operation locked up, the sliding door cannot be opened by the inner door handle.

  • Page 30: Rear Door

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Automatic operation of driver’s Rear Door CAUTION window – fully pull up/press down the The power windows cannot stop AUTO switch on the driver’s window automatically if any part of your and then release it. The driver’s...

  • Page 31: Engine Hood

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Engine Hood Open Engine Hood To close the rear door, pull it down and then firmly press it. Make sure to pull it upwards to check whether it is 2. Pull up the secondary latch and lift locked firmly.

  • Page 32: Oil Filler Cap

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Oil filler cap CAUTION Insert the support rod into the slot and firmly support the hood to prevent it from dropping, which cause personal injury. Close Engine Hood Make sure no service tool or fabric is left in the engine compartment before closing the hood.

  • Page 33: Sunroof

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Sunroof NOTICE CAUTION In rainy or snowy days, dry the Operate the sunroof following sunroof with towel before the instructions below to prevent operating it; otherwise the water the risk of personal injury and may get inside...
  • Page 34 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Key & Doors 1-26...

  • Page 35: Chapter 1 Instruments & Control System

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Instruments & Control System 1.2 Safety Devices Seat......................1-28 Front Seats....................1-29 Adjust Middle Row Seats................1-32 Adjust Rear Row Seats ................1-34 Headrest....................1-35 Armrest.....................1-36 Seat Heater (if equipped) .................1-37 Seat Belts ....................1-37 SRS Airbag Overview................1-44 Driver’s Airbag and Front Passenger Airbag ..........1-46 Curtain Airbag (if equipped)..............1-48...

  • Page 36: Seat

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Notices on Seat Adjustment Notice on SRS Side Airbag (if Seat equipped) Before driving, all seat backs shall be CAUTION adjusted to the vertical position. All CAUTION Do not adjust the seat when the occupants shall wear seat belts...

  • Page 37: Front Seats

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual ensuring that your feet can touch Front passenger seat Front Seats the pedals comfortably. CAUTION Safety Cautions Front Adjust the seat back backwards. Seats For most vehicle, even if the SRS airbag is deployed with great Driver’s seat...
  • Page 38 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Adjust Driver’s Power Seat 1. Regulating switch of seat height, CAUTION position and cushion angle Do not adjust the seat when the vehicle is moving. Move the control switch in the desired direction. In seat adjustment, take care to...
  • Page 39 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Adjust Driver’s Seat Manually Adjust front passenger seat Seat adjustment shall be conducted 1. Seat position adjustment before you drive. Hold the seat unlock lever in the middle and pull it upwards. Slide the After adjustment, shake the seat to seat to your desired position and make sure it is locked in place.

  • Page 40: Adjust Middle Row Seats

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 1. Seat position adjustment Adjust Middle Row Seats CAUTION Hold the seat unlock lever in the Do not adjust the seat when the middle and pull it upwards. Slide the vehicle is moving. seat to your desired position and In seat adjustment, take care to release the lever.
  • Page 41 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Move Middle Row Seats 1. Seat position adjustment Pull up the seat unlock lever. Slide the You can move the middle row seats to seat to your desired position and make way for rear row passengers to release the lever.

  • Page 42: Adjust Rear Row Seats

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Fold / Flip Rear Row Seats Adjust Rear Row Seats Folding Flipping 1. Unlock seat back 1. Unlock floor locks 1. Unlock seat back Pull the unlock tape on either side of the seats to unlock the seat backs.

  • Page 43: Headrest

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual For the sake of safety and comfort, Headrest the headrests shall be adjusted Front and Middle Row Seats 3. Fasten flipped seats properly before driving the vehicle. Hook the clips of the fastener tape for Move up: pull it upwards.

  • Page 44: Armrest

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front and Middle Row Seats Armrest 1. Rotate the armrest upward to use it. Front Seats Middle Row Seats 2. Rotate the armrest downward when not in use. NOTICE Do not place heavy objects on the armrest to prevent damage to it.

  • Page 45: Seat Heater (If Equipped)

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual when the ignition switch is at ON. Seat Heater (if equipped) Seat Belts Notice on Seat Belts CAUTION BYD strongly requires all occupants in Be highly careful when using the the vehicle to properly wear the seat seat heater! It may severely burn belt when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 46 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual The seat belt must be properly A wounded Do not adjust the seat back to an Wounded personnel: fastened under the condition that a occupant shall wear the seat belt excessive tilting angle. In a properly.
  • Page 47 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual modify the seat belts. A click sound can be heard when the Fasten Seat Belts buckle is engaged. The seat belt Keep seat belts clean and dry. If length can be adjusted automatically seat belts require cleaning, only...
  • Page 48 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Interference between seat belt and CAUTION armrest After inserting the tongue, make CAUTION sure the buckle is locked firmly and the seat belt is not twisted. Always wear seat belt Do not leave small objects, such...
  • Page 49 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Arrange 3-point seat belt Adjustable shoulder belt buckle CAUTION Do not make the seat belt too Adjust the tension loose or the lap belt too high. Under this condition Too high occupant body could slip out of the belt in an accident, resulting in severe injury or even death.
  • Page 50 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Seat belt for middle seat in rear row CAUTION Pull it longer Make sure the shoulder belt is properly located above the arm and away from the neck. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your...
  • Page 51 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Pull the free end of the seat belt to Too high retract it. Keep the lap belt around the lower hip area rather than on the waist. Adjust proper position CAUTION Do not make the seat belt too loose or the lap belt too high.

  • Page 52: Srs Airbag Overview

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual SRS Airbag Overview Airbag Triggering Conditions The airbag is designed to activate As part of Supplemental Restraint CAUTION when a head-on collision reaches a System (SRS), airbag is designed to certain severity; and it may also be...
  • Page 53 (front airbag inflator) 7. Seat belt warning sensor The major components and their 8. Side crash sensor (if equipped) locations of the M6 SRS airbag 9. Front side airbag module system are shown in the figure above. (if equipped, side airbag inflator) 10.

  • Page 54: Driver's Airbag And Front Passenger Airbag

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Driver’s Airbag and Front How Frontal Airbags Work Passenger Airbag Both frontal airbags inflate at the same time since they use the same sensors. However, it is possible for only one airbag to inflate. This can occur when the severity of a collision is at the threshold to inflate the airbag.
  • Page 55 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Service Frontal Airbags Airbag inflation makes loud noise, but normally it doesn’t cause injury. Sometimes it could cause temporary ringing or hearing impairment in the ears, but you will recover soon. After airbag deployment, it is normal to...

  • Page 56: Curtain Airbag (If Equipped)

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front Seat Side Airbag (if Curtain Airbag (if equipped) equipped) Side airbags, if equipped in the front seats, inflate in moderate to severe side collisions to protect the head and chest driver front passenger from...

  • Page 57: Service Side Airbags

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Service Side Airbags Airbag Warning Indicator SRS side airbags and curtain airbags inflated. The vehicle doors (shaded area in the figure above) experienced a side collision not severe enough to trigger the airbags. The seat surface where the side...
  • Page 58 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual After turning the Start button to ON, NOTICE CAUTION the SRS warning indicator stays on for 5 seconds and then goes off The SRS system has fault if any of In case of any fault in the SRS...

  • Page 59: Front Passenger Seat Belt Warning Indicator (If Equipped)

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When Do Airbags Deploy Front Passenger Seat Belt Warning Indicator Hit protruding objects such as a equipped) safety island or curb stone If your vehicle is equipped with seat belt warning sensors, there is a front...

  • Page 60: When Airbags Won't Deploy

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When Airbags Won’t Deploy Hit ground on a downhill road Hit tall and thin objects, such Hit a wall slantwise as a post or tree In the cases shown in the figures Get under a truck in a...
  • Page 61 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual causing personal injury to the NOTICE In a rollover accident driver while allowing it to provide Airbags are designed on the maximum protection. basis of specific vehicles, any Specifically, each occupant shall modification to the suspension,...
  • Page 62 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual wheel), should be made only by NOTICE NOTICE a BYD service station. Never allow a child without Don’t reuse a deployed airbag. The airbag system must be proper restraint to sit in the front Replace...

  • Page 63: Deactivate Airbags

    Deactivation of the airbag system Deactivate Airbags electromagnetic interference must be conducted by a BYD service According to laws, airbags for the and disturbance. However, to station. After a certain airbag is driver and the front passenger can be...

  • Page 64: Supplemental Information

    The airbag is designed to deploy in airbag by yourself. Airbag system a moderate to severe head-on must be serviced only by a BYD collision. The fact that the airbag service station. doesn’t inflate in a collision does 2.

  • Page 65: Supplemental Safety Information

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual The airbag system must be serviced Supplemental Safety trained professionals. Never Information dismantle any airbag component from 1. Never attempt to dismantle the the vehicle. In case of any fault in the airbag. airbag system...
  • Page 66 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Safety Devices 1-58...

  • Page 67: 1.3 Steering Wheel And Rearview Mirror

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Instruments & Control System 1.3 Steering Wheel and Rearview Mirror Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column............1-60 Exterior rearview Mirrors ................1-60 Anti-dazzle Inner Rearview Mirror ............1-63 Steering Wheel and Rearview Mirror 1-59...

  • Page 68: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Column

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Exterior rearview Mirrors Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Adjust the exterior rearview mirrors so that you can see side of the vehicle. To change the steering wheel height, press down steering wheel In case that the rearview mirror is not...
  • Page 69 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Power Mirror Control Adjust Rearview Mirror NOTICE Adjust the rearview mirror with the When the rearview mirror is frozen, following switches: don't operate the control switch or wipe the mirror. Use a spraying Selection switch – select the rearview deicer to eliminate the ice first.
  • Page 70 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Power Folding Mirror (if equipped) Manual Folding Mirror (if equipped) To park the vehicle in narrow space, you can fold the power mirrors to protect the mirror against impact. The ignition switch must be at ACC or Position 1 –...
  • Page 71 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Anti-dazzle Inner Calibrate Interior Rearview Mirror Rearview Mirror 1. Pay attention to the followings Daylight driving – set the control lever to position 1. before calibration: The mirror provides the clearest view (1) The direction displayed in the in this mode.
  • Page 72 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 2. Calibration procedure (2) A paper clip is required for calibration. (1) Start the engine. There is text shown at the top right of the (3) Select open ground or a circular interior rearview mirror, which can road for the calibration.
  • Page 73 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual (5) Change the orientation of the Otherwise, if “West” is displayed when vehicle until the front end pointing pressing OK button again, shut down the south. Press OK, “South” will the engine and repeat the procedure be displayed in the mirror.
  • Page 74 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Steering Wheel and Rearview Mirror 1-66...

  • Page 75: 1.4 Switches

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Instruments & Control System 1.4 Switches Headlight Switch..................1-68 Front / Rear Fog Light Switch..............1-69 Turn Signal Light Switch................1-71 Hazard Warning Flasher Switch ...............1-72 Front Windshield Wiper / Washer .............1-72 Rear Windshield Wiper / Washer..............1-73 Rear Windshield and Exterior Rearview Mirror Defrosters .......1-74...

  • Page 76: Headlight Switch

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Headlight Switch High/low beam: to use the high Headlight Flashing The rotation switches (AUTO, OFF, beams, turn on the headlights and ) on the lever controls No matter what position the headlight push the lever outward away from the...

  • Page 77: Front / Rear Fog Light Switch

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Adjust Headlight Beam Direction Front / Rear Fog Light Switch The position of headlights varies with the load the vehicle. You can adjust headlight beam direction prevent other drivers from being dazzled. Rotate knob adjust headlight beam direction.
  • Page 78 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual ( ) to to turn on the front fog lights; Fog lights are turned out: (1) When Automatic Light-off Function at this time the indicator on the the rear fog lights are turned on while...

  • Page 79: Turn Signal Light Switch

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual After light-off, open either front door to off. Push turn signal lever Turn Signal Light Switch turn on the relevant lights which have upward/downward give turn been turned off automatically. signals. Push turn signal lever...

  • Page 80: Hazard Warning Flasher Switch

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual to adjust the interval of wiping circles. Hazard Warning Flasher Front Windshield Wiper / Rotate the knob upward to increase Switch Washer the interval, and downward to reduce Use the lever to operate the wind- the interval.

  • Page 81: Rear Windshield Wiper / Washer

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Rear Windshield Wiper / NOTICE Washer Regularly check wiper blades and, if necessary, clean them with cotton cloth and rubbing alcohol. When the windshield is stained with heavy dust, first flush it with water and then use the wipers to...

  • Page 82: Rear Windshield And Exterior Rearview Mirror Defrosters

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual The defroster will stop after working Rear Windshield for 15 minutes. NOTICE Exterior Rearview Mirror Defrosters When the rear defroster is working, if Do not use the wipers when the you turn off the ignition switch, the...

  • Page 83: 1.5 Instrument And Multifunction Display

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Instruments & Control System 1.5 Instrument and Multifunction Display Combination Instrument ................1-76 Tachometer....................1-77 Speedometer ....................1-77 Odometer ....................1-77 Trip Odometer ..................1-77 Coolant Thermometer................1-77 Fuel Gauge....................1-77 Coolant Thermometer................1-78 Gear Display (if equipped)................1-78 Mileage Information Display ..............1-78 Indicators and Buzzer................1-79...

  • Page 84: Combination Instrument

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Combination Instrument Tachometer Speedometer Fuel guage Coolant thermometer Trip odometer Odometer Gear display Instrument and Multifunction Display 1-76...

  • Page 85: Tachometer

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual switch between the displays of the The pointer entering the red H (Hot) Tachometer two trip odometers. The two trip area indicates that the engine is The tachometer is an instrument odometers work independently, so...

  • Page 86: Coolant Thermometer

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Refill the fuel tank as soon as Coolant Thermometer Mileage Information possible if the oil level is near E or the Display If you press the Start button and turn fuel level warning indicator is turned...

  • Page 87: Indicators And Buzzer

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Indicators and Buzzer Instrument and Multifunction Display 1-79...
  • Page 88 Start the engine again and indicator is turned on. Otherwise the indicator will be turned off and the check whether this indicator stays on. engine may be damaged. buzzer will stop. If it does, contact a BYD service Instrument and Multifunction Display 1-80...
  • Page 89 This indicator can give warning for safe place and contact a BYD two types of faults. Contact a BYD service station in the service station for help: If you press the Start button and turn following cases:...
  • Page 90 If the indicator turns on at any other something is wrong. time, or never turns on, contact a BYD When the ABS indicator turns on service station to have your vehicle while the conventional brake system Door/trunk open indicator serviced.
  • Page 91 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Low fuel level indicator Security system indicator it indicates one of the turn signal bulbs is blown out. Replace the bad bulb as soon as possible so that the turn signal light can function normally.
  • Page 92 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual button with a smart key nearby, this High beam indicator Cruise control main indicator (if indicator will not turn on and the cruise control is available) This indicator is on when the high vehicle will power up.

  • Page 93: Multifunction Display

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Multifunction Display without a smart key, this indicator Indicators turns on and the buzzer also sounds Left/right turn indicator once. These two indicators operate in the Car phone indicator same way as the left/right turn indicators on the instrument panel.
  • Page 94 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 1. Outside temperature display LCD screen and the buzzer will sound displayed on the multifunction screen, once; when your shift to Reverse gear, including year, month, day, hour, 2. Reverse sensor indicator the buzzer will sound again. When an minute and week-day names.

  • Page 95: 1.6 Other Equipments

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Instruments & Control System 1.6 Other Equipments Interior Lights....................1-88 Door Lights ....................1-89 Sunglasses Bracket..................1-89 Sun Visor....................1-90 Make-up Mirror (if equipped) ..............1-90 Bill Holder ....................1-90 Hat and Coat Hook...................1-90 Security Handle ..................1-91 Carpet Mat....................1-91 Left Bottom Small Glove Box..............1-92...

  • Page 96: Interior Lights

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Interior Lights Ambient light and press it again to turn the light off. When the combination switch is Front Interior Lights turned to , the ambient light will When the switch is at DOOR position, turn on.

  • Page 97: Door Lights

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Rear Interior Lights Door Lights Sunglasses Bracket When you open/close the door Push You can operate the rear interior lights with the slide switch. OFF position – the lights will always remain off. Door light Middle position –when any door is...

  • Page 98: Sun Visor

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Sun Visor Make-up Mirror (if Hat and Coat Hook equipped) To use the make-up mirror, first pull You can lower the sun visor to block To use the hat and coat hook, just pull down the sun visor and then open the light entering through the windshield.

  • Page 99: Security Handle

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Security Handle Carpet Mat Install Carpet Mat Retainer Clips Carpet mat mounting hole on the Retainer clip To use the security handle, just pull it down. It will go back to its original place when you release it.

  • Page 100: Left Bottom Small Glove Box

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Left Bottom Small Glove Glove Compartment CAUTION Make sure the carpet mat is fastened properly. If the carpet mat slides ahead or interferes with pedal operations, cause accident in driving. Press the button to open the top right...

  • Page 101: Card Box

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Card Box Rear Quarter Armrest Seat Auxiliary Fascia Console Slide cover Cupholder Rear quarter armrest seat You can place a cup or bottle in the You can keep cards in the card box. You can place a cup or ashtray in the cupholder.

  • Page 102: Front Door Panel

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Rear Door Panel NOTICE Switch button Partition panel Slide cover Auxiliary fascia When the vehicle is moving, lock console glove box slide cover prevent damage to it. Do not place a tall article in the glove box;...

  • Page 103: Cigarette Lighter

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Cigarette Lighter Power Sockets NOTICE To prevent the fuse from blowing out, the total power consumption Push should not exceed 12V/120W. To prevent the battery from overdischarge, do not use any electric appliance when engine is not running.

  • Page 104: Parking Assist System (If Equipped)

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual The parking assist system uses a Parking Assist System (if Sensors sensor to detects obstacles and thus equipped) assist the driver in parking the vehicle, prompting the distance between the CAUTION vehicle and obstacles through the...
  • Page 105 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Touch Screen Display Parking Assist Switch Display equipped) The parking assist switch is located at When an obstacle is detected, an icon the left bottom side of the steering will be displayed on the multifunction wheel.
  • Page 106 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Distance Display Buzzer How Corner Sensors Work Parking assist system Warning Approximate Warning When an obstacle is detected, its Distance Display Tone direction approximate (mm) distance to the vehicle are displayed Observe around the vehicle to...
  • Page 107 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Sensor Detection Active Sensors CAUTION In the following cases, this system When the vehicle moves forward, the This system is intended as an may not work properly: front corner sensors are working; aid to assist you to park your...

  • Page 108: Parking Vision System (If Equipped)

    The sensors may not work if an have your vehicle checked at a BYD someone guide you in parking. obstacle is in an odd shape or made service station.
  • Page 109 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual a walker, obstacle or another cloth. If the taint, such as oil or light will cause unstable image vehicle. You must observe the rubber stains, is hard to remove, on the display, and in turn affect...
  • Page 110 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual A strong point light source will be Objects under the bumper press the OFF button on the steering displayed as a light spot on the wheel. screen, making surrounding The front right camera is installed on objects indistinguishable.
  • Page 111 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Display on touch screen The front right camera is installed on Parking Operation the exterior right rearview mirror. Turn on the parking vision system when parking your vehicle. You can use the front right vision mode if reversing is not required.

  • Page 112: Cruise Control (If Equipped)

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Don’t rely alone on this system since km/h). Changing Cruising speed it is intended as an aid to assist you to 3. Press Decelerate/Set You can increase the preset cruising park your vehicle. button (-/Set Up) on the steering...

  • Page 113: Vehicle Telephone System (If Equipped)

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual vehicle. Release the button when comes on and the vehicle will Canceling Cruise Control you reach your desired speed. accelerate until reaches You can cancel the cruise control by previous cruising speed. Slightly press down on the brake...
  • Page 115 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 2 Sound and A/C System 2.1 Sound System AM/FM Radio .....................2-4 Electronic Clock..................2-6 Operation of USB / AUX Interface (if equipped) .........2-7 Play a CD ....................2-7 Steering Wheel Control of Sound System (if equipped) ......2-10...

  • Page 116: Sound System

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Sound System (if equipped) 1 Eject 2 FM 3 AM 4 CD 5 AUX 6 Volume adjustment 7 Power 8 Presetting 9 Sound effect adjustment 10 Manual tuning 11 USB 12 Scan 13 Seek- 14 Seek+...
  • Page 117 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Multimedia System (if equipped) 1. Sound main menu 2. Picture quality adjustment 3. Product information 4. Cell phone 5. Power/volume 6. Eject 7. AM 8. DVD 9. FM1 10. Seek- 11. FM2 12. Seek+ 13. Cell phone MP3 14.

  • Page 118: Am/Fm Radio

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When the radio signal is weak, ST will next or previous radio station starting AM/FM Radio flicker on the screen. from the current frequency. The Sound system on the vehicle allows seeking will stop when it reaches a Select Radio Station you to listen to AM/FM radio.
  • Page 119 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual FM2, FM3). Adjust Volume Auto scanning and saving Save a radio station in the following Long press Scan for 2 seconds, the Bass, treble, balance and fader are steps: system will search for radio stations adjustable.

  • Page 120: Electronic Clock

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual For example: Balance or Fader to your desired level. Electronic Clock The current setting is displayed in 1:06 will be set to 1:00. When the ignition switch is at ACC or numbers. 1:52 will be set to 2:00.

  • Page 121: Operation Of Usb / Aux Interface (If Equipped)

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Operation of USB / AUX Play a CD Interface (if equipped) When playing a CD disc, the ignition switch shall be at ACC (I) or ON (II). This system can play music files in the speakers, including MP3/WMA...
  • Page 122 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When playing a disc, press the SEEK+ button for fast forward, long NOTICE AM/FM button to switch to radio mode. press SEEK- for fast backward. Do not add any label to a CD. Release the button to resume playing...
  • Page 123 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual to resume playing. CD Maintenance Repeat To enable this function, press the number key 2 in CD mode. RPT will be displayed on the screen as a prompt. The system will play the current track repeatedly. Press the number key 2 again to cancel this function.
  • Page 124 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Use Mode button to change the Steering Wheel Control of function mode. Press the button Sound System repeatedly to switch between FM, AM, equipped) CD playing (if a CD is loaded), MP3 playing (if .mp3 files are available...

  • Page 125: Chapter 2 Sound And A/C System

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 2 Sound and A/C System 2.2. Air Conditioning (A/C) System Front A/C System ..................2-12 Rear A/C System..................2-24 Air Conditioning (A/C) System 2-11...
  • Page 126 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front A/C System 1. Outside Button 2. OFF Button 3. Driver’s Side/Outside Temperature (°C) 4. Fan Speed Display 5. Fan Speed Regulating button 6. Front A/C Air Delivery Mode Display 7. Rear A/C Air Delivery Mode Display 8.
  • Page 127 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When the temperature is set to the Control Operation SPEED REGULATING Button lower limit (LO)/upper limit (HI), the Press an appropriate fan speed A/C system will operate under full regulating button to set up the fan...
  • Page 128 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual and front passenger. The indicator both the driver and front passenger. Outside Button will turn on when selecting the If you press the Outside button, the Press 〈 to reduce the temperature, Separate mode; outside temperature will be displayed press 〉...
  • Page 129 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When the temperature reaches the - This mode directs half of - This mode directs air to the lower limit, LO will appear on the the air to the instrument panel outlets instrument panel outlets.
  • Page 130 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual AIR INTAKE Mode SELECTION - This mode directs most of - This mode directs most Button the air to the floor outlets. of the air to the floor outlets and front 1. Interior circulation – the air inside windshield.
  • Page 131 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Front Defroster Button Pollen Removal Mode button When you press this button, the The vehicle has pollen removal indicator on it will turn on and most of function. When enabling this mode, the air will be directed to the the wind from the air outlets will blow windshield.
  • Page 132 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When the weather is cold, to Operation Tips Rear Seats Button prevent fogging on the windows, Press Rear Seats button to change To quickly cool down the vehicle you can run the fan on high speed...
  • Page 133 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual To warm up the vehicle quickly, Heating 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...
  • Page 134 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 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 set to a high temperature...
  • Page 135 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Press button, most of the air is - Outside of Windshield You can use the defogging function to directed to the windshield outlets. clear fog from the windshield. For better heating performance, make the following settings on the A/C...
  • Page 136 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual heat inside during When the air flow temperature is not windshield defrosting, you can select satisfactory, you can use the control Close the air delivery mode of floor and lever to change the air flow direction.
  • Page 137 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 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.
  • Page 138 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Rear A/C System Controller – GLX-i, GS-i, GLX-iNAVI 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...
  • Page 139 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Lower Higher AUTO Button OFF Button temperature temperature Press AUTO button 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 ▲...
  • Page 140 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Controller – G-i, GL-I 1. Null Button Speed Regulating Button 3. Rear A/C Air Delivery Mode Display 4. Fan Speed Display 5. OFF Button 6. Mode Button Air Conditioning (A/C) System 2-26...
  • Page 141 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual - Most of the air is directed to the side outlets. Low speed High speed 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.
  • Page 142 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Air Conditioning (A/C) System 2-28...

  • Page 143: Chapter 3 Before Driving

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 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 Before Driving 3-1...

  • Page 144: Running-In Period

    Choose the appropriate fuel for the Gasoline with lower octane rating high speed. engine. 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.

  • Page 145: Three-Way Catalytic Converter

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Three-way Catalytic CAUTION NOTICE Converter When the engine is running, Large quantity of unburned fuel keep personnel entering the catalytic converter may inflammables away from the lead to overheating and fire in the exhaust pipe. The hot exhaust catalytic converter.

  • Page 146: Engine Exhaust Warning

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual ignition system, distributor space and adjust A/C system to Engine Exhaust Warning ignition system or fuel supply forcibly take fresh air into the vehicle. system could cause overheating CAUTION three-way catalytic Before driving, close the rear Avoid breathing in the exhaust converter.

  • Page 147: Brake System

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual brake pedal down firmly and let the Brake System CAUTION anti-lock system work for you. Don’t tandem master cylinder Don’t press the brake pedal if step down the brake pedal repeatedly essentially separate master the engine stalls. The vacuum in hard braking.

  • Page 148: Abs Warning Indicator

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When operation In gravel, sand and deep snow; ABS Warning Indicator completed, the brake pedal may When snow chains are mounted When the ignition switch is at ON, this move forward slightly. on the tires;...
  • Page 149 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual conventional brake system still works Brake Pad Wear Warning normally. Indicator When the warning indicator CAUTION stays on and the braking system indicator remains off, the ABS system If both the indicator and isn‘t working normally and the wheels...

  • Page 150: Storage Of Luggage

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Don’t drive your vehicle for long on the floor directly. Storage of Luggage distance with the warning sound To prevent the luggage from Abide by the following instructions on going on. injuring the occupants, do not tilt...

  • Page 151: Chapter 4 Starting And Driving

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Driving Before engine is started................4-2 Parking Brake.....................4-2 Starting Engine ...................4-3 Manual Transmission .................4-6 Automatic Transmission ................4-8 Safety Inspection before Driving...............4-10 Driving Tips in Various Conditions ............4-11 Driving in Bad Weather................4-12 How to Save Fuel and Extend Vehicle Service Life........4-13...

  • Page 152: Before Engine Is Started

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual To remind you that the parking brake Before engine is started Parking Brake is applied, the warning indicator on 1. Observe the area around the When parking the vehicle, firmly apply the dashboard will stay on until you vehicle.

  • Page 153: Starting Engine

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Starting Engine (b) Starting Engine (a) Before Starting NOTICE Always follow the instructions in (a) 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. Each starting attempt must be Before Starting. less than 20 seconds, otherwise 2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and...
  • Page 154 Replace the battery in the smart If the smart key isn't in the vehicle: stop using it and contact a BYD key as soon as possible. (See when you press the Start button, service station to check the “Replace Battery in Card Key”...
  • Page 155 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual dashboard comes Driving Parking with indicates the steering wheel is Keyless Entry & Start System locked. Tips on Use of Keyless Entry & To release it, press down the Start Start System switch and shake the steering When using the keyless entry &...

  • Page 156: Manual Transmission

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual (B) If the combination instrument vehicle is still moving, shifting to Manual Transmission buzzer sounds once and the Reverse gear may damage the indicator flashes when turning off transmission. After you step down on the clutch pedal, please wait for a few the ignition switch;...
  • Page 157 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Driving in a higher gear can maintain To prevent damage to the engine, do Maximum Allowable Speed stable engine running. Doing so will not downshift if you are going faster There is a maximum allowable speed...

  • Page 158: Automatic Transmission

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Automatic Transmission automatic transmission equipped with a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. The shift lever cannot be moved out of P gear unless the brake pedal is pressed down while the ignition switch is at ON.
  • Page 159 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual (b) Drive with Automatic Trans- (c) Drive with Manual Transmission mission Mode When the shift lever is in D, shift it into 1. Start the engine following the gear switch manual instructions in “Starting Engine”. The transmission mode.

  • Page 160: Safety Inspection Before Driving

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Wheel nuts: make sure the nuts are check the seat belts for wear or Safety Inspection before not loose or missing. damage. Driving Fuel leakage: check under the Instrument and controllers: make You had better make a safety...
  • Page 161 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual washing the vehicle or driving After Starting Engine Driving Tips in Various through water. To check whether Exhaust system: listen for leak noise Conditions the brake is wet, make sure the in the exhaust system. If a leak is...

  • Page 162: Driving In Bad Weather

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual brake is wet. Wet brake requires CAUTION Driving in Bad Weather longer braking distance. The Before driving the vehicle, make vehicle may also pull to one side In bad weather, rain, fog or snow will sure the parking brake is fully in braking.
  • Page 163 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual to regain them. Exterior Rearview Mirror Defrosters”). How to Save Fuel and Extend Vehicle Service Be especially careful when it rains Driving force (adhesive force): Life regularly check the tire wear and tire after a long dry period. That’s when pressure.
  • Page 164 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual longer time to warm up the engine. Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams improper valve clearance, dirty whenever possible. spark plugs, dirty oil and grease, Speed up slowly and stably. Don't improperly adjusted brakes, etc. all accelerate suddenly.

  • Page 165: Chapter 5 Emergency Handling

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 5 Emergency Handling Engine Stalling in Driving................5-2 Vehicle Cannot Start...................5-2 If Your Vehicle Overheats ................5-6 If You Have a Flat Tire ................5-7 If the Vehicle Gets Stuck ................5-14 Towing ......................5-15 If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever .....5-18...

  • Page 166: Engine Stalling In Driving

    5. After recharging or replacing the Start”. the engine cut-off device may be at battery, if the engine still cannot be fault. Contact a BYD service station to CAUTION started, follow the instructions in service your vehicle. (See “Key” in “(e) Engine Starting after Battery...
  • Page 167 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual (b) Emergency Engine Starting (c) Engine Starting with Oil Leak NOTICE If the starter system and Start button Repeated starting attempts Don’t start the engine by towing function normally, but the engine cause oil leak in the engine, resulting or pushing the vehicle.
  • Page 168 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual continue to apply water with a (d) Jump Starting Jump Starting Procedure sponge or cloth to the affected If you do not follow the correct 1. If the booster battery is installed in area while on the way to the...
  • Page 169 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 3. If the engine in the vehicle with the end of the positive (red) Don’t connect the cable to or near any booster battery is not running, start jumper cable to the positive (+) part that moves when the engine is it and let it run for a few minutes.

  • Page 170: If Your Vehicle Overheats

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual remove the negative cable and If First Starting Attempt Fails If Your Vehicle Overheats then the positive cable. Check whether the clamps of the If your engine coolant temperature 8. Carefully dispose of the cloths jumper cables are tight.

  • Page 171: If You Have A Flat Tire

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the If You Have a Flat Tire CAUTION engine immediately. Contact a 1. Reduce vehicle speed To avoid personal injury, don’t BYD service station for help. gradually, keeping a straight line.
  • Page 172 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Raising the vehicle with an Using a Spare Tire CAUTION improperly positioned jack may When jacking, be sure to following damage the vehicle or allow the the instructions below to reduce the vehicle to fall off the jack and possibility of severe injury or even cause personal injury.
  • Page 173 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 2. Block the wheel Lift up and remove the lower cover plate Take out the spare tire Take out tools Loosen and remove the nut. Take out 1. Fastening connector When jacking up the vehicle, block the spare tire.
  • Page 174 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 3. Loosen wheel nuts 5. Raise the vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Otherwise the nuts may become loose and allow the wheels to fall off, which may cause a severe accident.
  • Page 175 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 7. Reinstall all the wheel nuts properly located. and get the top bolt through its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it back Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten CAUTION through the other bolts. them as much as you can by hands.
  • Page 176 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 8. Lower your vehicle 9. Restore the flat tire CAUTION Fasten the flat tire to the trunk. When lowering down vehicle, make sure all portions of CAUTION your body and all other persons Put the flat tire in place and around will not be injured.
  • Page 177 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual 11. After replacing a flat tire will match with the central hole in the CAUTION wheel. Check the pressure of the newly Before driving, make sure all the 10. Reinstall the wheel ornament installed tire.

  • Page 178: If The Vehicle Gets Stuck

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual If the Vehicle Gets Stuck CAUTION NOTICE If the vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, If you try to free the vehicle by prevent damage sand, etc., take following rocking it forward and backward, transmission or other parts, follow...

  • Page 179: Towing

    Otherwise, the truck driver. If towing is necessary, we recommend bumper or bottom of the vehicle you to have it done by a BYD service may be damaged in towing. station or a commercial tow truck operator. When consulting about the Towing from the rear –...
  • Page 180 If towing is necessary, we recommend In emergency towing, you must stay you to have it done by a BYD service in your vehicle to operate steering and station or a commercial tow truck braking. operator. Your vehicle can only be towed in this...
  • Page 181 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual with the engine running. CAUTION CAUTION Take special care when towing vehicle behind another If the engine is not running, the vehicle. Avoid sudden power assist for the brakes and acceleration and hard steering, steering...

  • Page 182: Selector Lever

    4. Start the engine. For the sake of safety, hold down the brake pedal during the whole process. If the procedure doesn’t work, have the system checked by a BYD service station as soon as possible. 3. Tighten the front tow hook with the wheel nut wrench.

  • Page 183: Chapter 6 Vehicle Maintenance

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 6 Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance Requirements................6-2 When Maintenance is Needed? ..............6-3 Maintenance Schedule................6-3 Required Maintenance Record..............6-8 Vehicle Maintenance 6-1...

  • Page 184: Maintenance Requirements

    However, remember that part of the maintenance is helpful in the following BYD. They have learned to work on maintenance requires special service aspects: BYD vehicles rather than getting tools and professional skills. Such Save fuel;...

  • Page 185: Maintenance Schedule

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual uneven tire wear; When Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The vehicle pulls to one side when Needed? maintenance intervals driving in a straight line on a flat mileage listed in the maintenance Always pay attention to the change in road;...
  • Page 186 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual M6 Maintenance Schedule Odometer reading or number of months Interval ×1,000 (km) 23 28 33 38 48 53 58 63 68 Item First Number of months 15 18 21 24 30 33 36 39 42...
  • Page 187 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Odometer reading or number of months Interval ×1,000 (km) 23 28 33 38 48 53 58 63 68 Item First Number of months 15 18 21 24 30 33 36 39 42 Service reservoir 8 Replace the engine coolant...
  • Page 188 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Odometer reading or number of months Interval ×1,000 (km) 23 28 33 38 48 53 58 63 68 Item First Number of months 15 18 21 24 30 33 36 39 42 Service 22 Fuel filter...
  • Page 189 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Odometer reading or number of months Interval ×1,000 (km) 23 28 33 38 48 53 58 63 68 Item First Number of months 15 18 21 24 30 33 36 39 42 Service 36 Front and rear suspension...

  • Page 190: Required Maintenance Record

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Note: description of symbols in Table (5) If the brakes are frequently used, Required Maintenance especially for hard braking. Record I=make inspection, adjustment or (6) If the vehicle is frequently used as After each scheduled service, please a trailer.

  • Page 191: Chapter 7 Part Maintenance

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 7 Part Maintenance Engine Compartment View.................7-2 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Precautions ............7-3 Jacking Points ....................7-5 Engine ......................7-6 Chassis ....................7-11 Electric Appliances ...................7-18 Vehicle Body.....................7-23 Part Maintenance 7-1...

  • Page 192: Engine Compartment View

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Engine Compartment View 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Battery 8. Distribution box...

  • Page 193: Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Precautions

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Never get under the vehicle Do-It-Yourself CAUTION when it is supported by the jack Maintenance Precautions When the engine is running, alone. If you have to do so, If you perform maintenance yourself, keep hands, clothing and tools...
  • Page 194 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual brake fluid since it is harmful to plug. Using other spark plugs the wiper from scratching the the skin and eyes. In case that it may cause damage, reduced windshield. gets in contact with your skin or...

  • Page 195: Jacking Points

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Raising the vehicle with an CAUTION Jacking Points improperly positioned jack may When jacking, be sure to following damage the vehicle or allow the the instructions below to reduce the vehicle to fall off the jack and...

  • Page 196: Engine

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual cylinder wall is burned during the When judging the amount of oil Engine consumption, note that the oil may high temperature combustion Engine Oil Consumption process. become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
  • Page 197 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Check Oil Level Importance of Engine Oil Level Check One of the most important points in proper vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired.
  • Page 198 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual When the engine is at the normal Add Oil BYD483 engine oil filler cap operating temperature, turn if off and If the oil level is below or slightly check the oil level with a dipstick.
  • Page 199 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Recommended oil viscosity (SAE) Oil Identification Marks NOTICE Prevent the oil from dripping on any vehicle part. Don’t much oil, otherwise the engine may be damaged. Check the oil level again with the dipstick after...
  • Page 200 The API Service Symbol is located drain plug and pump. anywhere on the outside of the container. If no leak is identified, contact a BYD service station measure The top portion of the label shows the...

  • Page 201: Chassis

    Upper level please have the vehicle serviced by a Only use the coolants authorized by BYD service station. Lower level BYD. Select the right type of coolant suitable to the ambient temperature of NOTICE your region. Don't service the radiator or...
  • Page 202 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual overflow. If overflow do occur, Check Tire Pressure Upper level remove excessive fluid Keep the tires inflated to the proper immediately. The parts in the Lower level pressure. engine compartment may be See specifications in Chapter 8 “Tires”...
  • Page 203 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual been driven more than 1.5 km or Tire Rotation CAUTION has been parked for at least 3 Keep your tires inflated to the hours. proper pressure. A severe accident tire pressure gauge. may be caused if any of the...
  • Page 204 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual braking will cause unusual tire wear. possibility of tire skidding is. Inspection and Replacement of Tires When storing a used radial ply tire, If you can see cut, crack, cord fabric, snow tire or rubber studded tire, mark...
  • Page 205 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual trouble and even losing control may lose balance during normal use. Replace Tires of the vehicle. Therefore, check wheels When replacing a tire, only use a new irregularly to ensure they are in good Don’t...
  • Page 206 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Avoid sharp turns Mounting Snow Chains Mounting Snow chains locked-wheel braking, which When to Use Snow Chains Mount the snow chains as firmly as may adversely affect vehicle possible on the front wheels. Never Snow chains can be used when you handling.
  • Page 207 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual chain clearance to the vehicle body Replace Wheels and chassis. When to Replace a Wheel When using snow chains, be careful damage If you have wheel damage such as CAUTION aluminum wheels. bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced.

  • Page 208: Electric Appliances

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Keep children away from the mistake, drink large quantities of Electric Appliances battery. water or milk and take raw eggs, Checking Battery Conditions plant oil or milk containing magnesium oxide. CAUTION immediate medical attention. Emergency Handling...
  • Page 209 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual extent that the battery can be Appearance Inspection Checking Battery Electrolyte firmly held in place. Overtightening Checking by Indicators may damage the battery case. NOTICE Before performing maintenance, be sure to turn off the engine...
  • Page 210 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Checking & Replacing Fuses Left instrument panel distribution box 1 Engine compartment 2 Left instrument distribution box 1. Puller 2. Spare fuses Part Maintenance 7-20...
  • Page 211 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual If the headlights or other electric wire is broken, the fuse should be You are recommended to keep a components do not work, check the replaced. If you are not sure complete set of fuses in the vehicle for emergency use.
  • Page 212 Replacing Light Bulbs If you need to replace any light bulb, have it done by a BYD service station. If any washer doesn’t work, the washer fluid reservoir may be empty. Please check the fluid level on the level gauge.

  • Page 213: Vehicle Body

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual alkali chemicals will If you drive on dusty road or live Vehicle Body accelerate corrosion. near the ocean in winter, wash Antirust Protection Mainten- industrial districts or sea coast your chassis at least once a month...
  • Page 214 BYD service station to repair poorly ventilated garage. If you wash the paint surface. In any of the following cases, wash...
  • Page 215 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual water. Do not rub hard – let the for painted surfaces. Hand Washing soap and water remove the dirt. Park the vehicle in the shade and wait NOTICE until the vehicle body is not hot to the...
  • Page 216 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual the finish has become extremely Automatic Washing Station NOTICE weathered, first apply cleaning The vehicle can be washed at an Don’t clear the clogged nozzle polish and then wax the vehicle. automatic washing station. However, with a pin or similar objects, Carefully follow the manufacturer’s...
  • Page 217 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Do not apply water – best results are Cleaning Vehicle Interior Windows obtained by keeping the carpet as dry The windows can be cleaned with any CAUTION as possible. Read and follow the household detergent.
  • Page 218 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual surface material. moisture may cause leather to the shade, especially in summer harden or shrink. days. If you use detergent or polish, make sure it does not contain In hot summer, the interior NOTICE the chemicals mentioned above.

  • Page 219: Chapter 8 Maintenance Specifications

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Chapter 8 Maintenance Specifications Engine Lubrication System.................8-2 Automatic Transmission ................8-2 A/C System ....................8-3 Brake System .....................8-3 Hydraulic Steering System .................8-3 Battery......................8-3 Tires ......................8-4 Left Instrument Panel Fuses...............8-5 Maintenance Specifications 8-1...

  • Page 220: Engine Lubrication System

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual API SG Energy Conserving, SM Engine Lubrication Automatic Transmission Energy Conserving or qualified System Automatic transmission fluid ILSAC oils. specification: BYD483QB Engine Recommended oil viscosity (SAE): 3.3 L Mitsubishi DiaQueen_ATF_SPⅢ Ambient temperature Mitsubishi 4G69S4M Engine You need not change the automatic transmission fluid frequently.

  • Page 221: A/C System

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Drain the cooling system to refill Cooling system Battery genuine BYD antifreeze/coolant as Coolant capacity is described in the Constant-Current Charging soon as possible. Don’t mix different table below. Above 12.5V: constant-current brands of coolant.

  • Page 222: Tires

    BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Tires Tire type and cold inflation pressure: Tire type Position 6 seats vehicle (KPa) 6+ seats vehicle (KPa) Front wheels 215/55R17 94V Rear wheels Maintenance Specifications 8-4...
  • Page 223 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Left Instrument Panel Fuses Maintenance Specifications 8-5...
  • Page 224 K2-6 Oil pump relay K2-3 Cigarette lighter relay K2-7 Starting and cut-off relay K2-4 Main relay K2-8 Flasher relay M6 Instrument Panel Distribution Box Assembly (figure above) Position Definition Position Definition Position Definition F2-1 Door Lock Mechanism (20A) F2-12 Reserved (7.5A)
  • Page 225 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Engine Compartment Distribution Box K1-5 high K1-4 high speed speed cooling condenser fan fan relay relay F1-23 main relay reserved F1-22 main relay F1-25 K1-3 rear ignition K1-2 K1-1 defroster switch compress front relay or relay...
  • Page 226 Front blower relay K1-4 High speed cooling fan K1-2 Compressor relay K1-5 High speed condenser fan K1-3 Rear defroster relay M6 Engine Compartment Distribution Box Assembly (figure above) Position Definition Position Definition Position Definition F1-1 Right high beam (10A) F1-10...
  • Page 227 BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual Version 201003 BYD AUTO Co., Ltd. Address: No. 2, Yadi Road, New Industrial Park, High-tech District, Xi’an, Shanxi, P.R.C. (710119) F3/F3R producing address: No. 2, Yadi Road, New Industrial Park, High-tech District, Xi’an, Shanxi, P.R.C. (710119) F6, F0, M6 producing address: No.

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