BYD SEAL 2023 Owner's Manual page 107

CAUTION
To prevent damaging the
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transmission, press the "P"
button only after the vehicle has
completely stopped.
"R": Reverse, used only when the
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vehicle has come to a complete stop.
"N": Neutral, used for temporary stop.
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Under all circumstances, always shift
to "P" before the driver gets out.
"D": drive position. Shift to "D"
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position to drive the vehicle.
If the shift is successful, the lever
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returns to its middle position after it is
released.
Before shifting into "D", ensure that the
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power switch is on "OK".
Shifting out of "P" or into "D" gear
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requires pressing the brake pedal. For
details, see the prompt message on the
instrument cluster.
WARNING
Transmission may be seriously
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damaged due to lack of
lubrication if the vehicle is
allowed to move for too long after
the motor is turned off and "N"
gear is engaged.
When the motor is running and
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the vehicle is in the "R"/"D"
gear, always stop the vehicle by
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WARNING
stepping on the brake pedal, as
there is still force transmitted
from the actuator and the vehicle
can travel slowly even in its idle
condition.
If you want to shift a gear while
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driving forward, do not step on
the accelerator pedal to prevent
accidents.
Never shift to "R" or press the
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"P" button while the vehicle
is moving, in order to prevent
accidents.
It is not recommended to allow
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the vehicle to go down a ramp
when it is in the "N" or "P" gear,
even if the vehicle is not started.
To prevent inadvertent vehicle
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movement, apply the parking
brake when the vehicle comes to a
full stop and press the "P" button.
Electric Parking Brake
(EPB)
Be sure to engage the EPB every time
before parking and leaving the vehicle.
Engaging EPB manually
Set EPB on the "EPB" option on the
infotainment touchscreen, when you
press the brake pedal and EPB is
released, EPB applies an appropriate
parking force, the indicator on the
instrument cluster flashes and then is
steady on, indicating that EPB is engaged.
In addition, a text prompt "EPB activated"
is displayed.