BYD SEAL 2023 Owner's Manual page 103

Do not refit vehicle wiring or add any
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unauthorised electrical appliance.
The addition of extra electrical
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appliances, such as high-power
audio systems, and light fixtures,
may overload and overheat the
wiring harness and increase the risk
of fire.
Improper refitting of electrical
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appliances or wiring may cause
a fire due to contact resistance
and abnormal heating. Fuses or
other replacement wires in excess of
relevant electrical rating are strictly
prohibited.
Select a proper parking location.
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Try to avoid sun exposure when
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parking the vehicle.
When the vehicle is parked,
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especially in summer, do check
whether there are any flammables
such as dry grasses, dead woods,
leaves or wheat straws under the
vehicle. If any, a fire may be caused.
When the vehicle is running, avoid
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driving on the road sections piled
up with flammables such as dry
leaves, wheat straws and grasses,
or immediately stop the vehicle to
check whether any flammables are
carried along after passing such road
sections.
Keep a lightweight fire extinguisher in
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the vehicle and know how to use it.
In order to ensure vehicle safety, a
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fire extinguisher should be equipped
in the vehicle, and be checked and
replaced regularly. Also, you should
familiarise yourself with use of the
fire extinguisher and be prepared for
any accidents.
Disconnect the negative cable of the
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low-voltage battery when the vehicle is
being serviced or repaired.
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In the event of a fire in the vehicle,
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take effective measures in a timely and
calm manner to minimise any losses:
Fires typically show initial warning
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signs, such as abnormal noises and
odours in the vehicle body. When
abnormal conditions are found, turn
off and stop the vehicle immediately.
It is best to park the vehicle in a
windproof place, and then put out
the fire using the fire extinguisher in
the vehicle.
Call the fire alarm in time, and
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also dial the insurance company's
reporting number and ask the
company to come to the fire site for
handling.
Look for the ignition point. If the
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engine compartment smokes, do not
open the bonnet immediately. (This
will let a large amount of air in and
cause fire spreading. There is limited
comburent in the cabin. Keeping the
bonnet closed can control the fire so
that the fire can be easily put out).
Point the on-board fire extinguisher
at the ignition point from the bonnet
gap to put the fire out, or seek help
from the passing cars. If you can
borrow more fire extinguishers, open
the bonnet to put it out when you
cannot see any flame from outside.
If the fire brigade is involved, ask for
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a duty performance certificate and a
description of fire cause.
After occurrence of the accident,
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contact the insurance company for
post-event handling in a timely
manner.
REMINDER
In order to mitigate losses in the
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event of an accident, the purchase
of commercial insurance (fire loss,
theft, etc.) is recommended.