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  • Page 1 BYD F6 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing BYD F6. To help you use and maintain BYD F6, please read this manual carefully. BYD F6 adopts EFI engine, its wiring structure is very complex. Please do not install such additional device by yourself as: anti-theft system, central control lock, power window, speakers and so on, otherwise the failure caused by it will be not covered by the ―Warranty"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windshield wiper ..........32 CONTENTS Danger Warning ..........33 Rear windshield defroster ......... 34 F6 SPECIFICATION AND BRIEF INTRODUCTION . - 1 - Steering wheel adjustment ........ 34 F6 Specification ..........- 1 - Adjustment: ............34 Brief introduction ........... - 2 - Key ..............
  • Page 4 Cup Holder ............53 Automatic transmission ........83 Bill Box ............. 54 Shift lever position indicator ......83 Sun Visor ............54 Position of shift lever ........84 Vanity Mirror(opotinal) ........55 Parking notice ........... 85 Cigarette Lighter ..........55 CVT Transmission ..........
  • Page 5 Dust filter ............119 Engine overheating ......... 147 Driving belt ............. 120 Engine oil pressure indicator ......148 Timing belt ............122 Battery charging indicator ......149 Tire ..............122 Brake system indicator ........150 Tire chains ............125 Close power sun roof ........151 Light ..............

  • Page 6: F6 Specification

    F6 SPECIFICATION AND BRIEF INTRODUCTION F6 Specification 2.0L Model 2.4L Length(mm) 4846 Dimensions Width (mm) 1822 Height (mm) 1465 Wheel base (mm) 2740 Front (mm) 1551 Wheeltrack Rear (mm) 1551 Curb weight (㎏) 1435 1450 1480 Gross weight (㎏) 1810...

  • Page 7: Brief Introduction

    Brief introduction...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control panel If you want to use the horn, just press the pad around the “BYD” logo.

  • Page 9: Driver And Passenger Safety

    Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Driver and Passenger Safety While airbags can save lives, they can cause Tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit extremely hazardous.

  • Page 10: Safety Equipment

    Safety equipment Your vehicle is equipped with many safety devices that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your parts. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...

  • Page 11: Three-Point Safety Belt

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO When the automatic tensioners are activated, Three-point safety belt seat belts will maintain tight state until they are unlocked. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a buzzer to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

  • Page 12: Airbag

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Side airbag (optional) Airbag Friendly tips 1．Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. 2．Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rolling or minor frontal or side collisions. 3．Airbags can pose severe hazards.
  • Page 13 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Seat and seat back Safety Checks before Driving This vehicle seat design allows you to To ensure that you and your passenger can maintain a comfortable, straighten sitting, be protected to maximum by the safety...
  • Page 14 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Advice to pregnant women 2．Never use a seat belt for both yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could Friendly Tips press deep into the child and cause serious Each time you have a prenatal checkup, or fatal injuries.
  • Page 15 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO can prevent children from accidentally Extreme danger！ falling out. Under the section 94 of E.C.E regulations: 8．Please use the main switch power windows, preventing children from playing with power windows, or else they might be in danger when their body are out of the car window.
  • Page 16 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Supplementary data for airbag position. If you ever have a moderate to severe Your SRS (supplemental restraint system) frontal collision, sensors will detect the 6．An indicator on the instrument panel. It vehicle‘s rapid deceleration.The control unit...
  • Page 17 Friendly tips occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their Using airbags unauthorized by BYD laps. may decrease the airbag capability or cause accidental hurt to the passengers.
  • Page 18 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO In the circumstances illustrated above, the airbags may not deploy.
  • Page 19 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Possible Causes of Airbag Deployment wearing information, etc.), timely get maintenance from service stations, otherwise it will lead to system failures or abnormal work. During driving, please wear the seat belt properly and maintain a good posture.
  • Page 20 The though the driver seat is adjusted properly. including disassembly during the repair disposal must be conducted by the BYD 2. When special equipment needs to be of other parts (such as removal of the dealers or related qualified units.
  • Page 21 BYD AUTO The air bag system shutdown must be (or scalds or poisoning may be caused), and of this kind. conducted by the BYD dealers or franchised dealers franchised service stores. After the shutdown, BYD maintenance stores handle it. Once the air...
  • Page 22 BYD AUTO dealer. properly. work properly when they are needed. You shall ask for help from the BYD AUTO 2. The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem. 2. Do not cover or replace front seatback dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 23: Safety Label

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO With the trunk open, airflow can pull Safety label Friendly tips exhaust gas into your vehicle interior and Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing create a hazardous condition. If you must These labels are in the locations shown in...
  • Page 24 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO...

  • Page 25: Instruments And Controls

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Danger Warning ..............33 Mirror ..........Instruments and Controls Rear windshield defroster ..........34 Parking brake ......... Steering wheel adjustment ..........34 Front Seat Armrest ......This chapter gives information about the controls and displays used in the daily Adjustment: ...............

  • Page 26: Position Of Control Switches

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Position of control switches...

  • Page 27: Indicators

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Indicators...
  • Page 28 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle. Low Oil Pressure Indicator Parking Brake Brake System Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this This indicator has two functions: indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running.
  • Page 29 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Light-on Indicator Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Door and Trunk Open Monitor This indicator reminds you that the exterior Indicator If the trunk or any door is not tightly closed, This indicator comes on briefly when you lights are on.
  • Page 30 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator Front Fog lamp Indicator This indicator comes on with the front Fog lamp. Refer to 23 page on operating the front Fog lamp. Rear Fog lamp Indicator This indicator comes on with the rear fog lamp.

  • Page 31: Speedometer

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Combination instrument Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in kilometer per hour (km/h). Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in rpm.To prevent damage to the engine; do not drive when tachometer finger is on the red area.

  • Page 32: Hodometer

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Hodometer Coolant temperature gauge Fuel level gauge This shows the temperature of the engine‘s This meter shows the number of kilometers This shows how much fuel you have. It is driven since you last reset it.

  • Page 33: Control Buttons Around Steering Wheel

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Information Display Screen (optional) 1. Driver side 4. Passenger Temperature 2. DVD/FM Information 3. Clock Information side/outside Information Temperature Information Driver side temperature information Control buttons around It is used for displaying the set You can use the lever under the steering steering wheel column to adjust the steering wheel‘s...

  • Page 34: Headlight

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Headlight Rotary switch on operating lever control the lights. Turn the switch to position to turn on the parking lights, rear license plate lights and the indicator. Turn this switch position to turn on the headlight.

  • Page 35: Sunlight Illumination Sensor

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Sunlight illumination sensor To switch dipped lights to high beams, push Sunlight illumination sensor is located on To flash the high beams, pull the lever the lever forward until you hear a click. The the top of instrument panel and beside left slightly back, and then release it.

  • Page 36: Front/Rear Fog Lamp

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Front/rear fog lamp Turning signal indicator is on for reminding. To turn on or off the rear fog lamp with the front lamp lighting, turn upward the switch one frame from position and release it.

  • Page 37: Combination Instrument Illumination

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The instrument panel will illuminate with Combination instrument Windshield wiper dim brightness when you open the driver‘s illumination door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

  • Page 38: Danger Warning

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Danger Warning INT— the intermission adjustment knob Push the button between the center vents to Pull the control lever of windshield wiper adjust its intermission time to 7S, 5S, 3S turn on the hazard warning lights (six-way back to clean the windshield;...

  • Page 39: Rear Windshield Defroster

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Rear windshield defroster Steering wheel adjustment Adjustment: Make adjustment, if required, to steering 1．Push the lever under the steering column The rear window defroster will clear fog, wheel before you start driving. frost, and thin ice from the window. Push all the way down.

  • Page 40: Key

    You will need this key Your vehicle comes with a set of keys as number if you ever have got a lost key shown in the picture. replaced. Use only BYD-approved key blanks. The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle.
  • Page 41 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO LOCK (0)—You can insert or remove the START (Ⅲ)—Use this position only to Friendly tips key only in this position. To turn the key start the engine. The switch returns to the Do not remove the key from the from ACCESSORY (Ⅰ) to LOCK (0), you...
  • Page 42 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Remote control switch, push down the tab or push the top of main switch, then close the door. All doors can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver‘s door. Turn the key counter-clockwise and release, all doors will be locked, and the security system will also be active.
  • Page 43 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The front ceiling light (optional) and the Press the trunk release button for several 2．Separate the transmitter from the middle rear ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch seconds to open the trunk. You cannot open with your fingernail.

  • Page 44: Childproof Lock

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Regulations on Short Distance Remote Control Maintenance Childproof Lock Transmitter Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect transmitter from extreme 1．It is prohibited to change the emission temperature. frequency and increase the output power (do not allow install exterior amplifier).

  • Page 45: Trunk

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Trunk Glove box Seat Adjustment Front Seat Manual Adjustment You should complete all adjustment of the seats before you start driving. When the seat is adjusted to the desired position, try to move the seat backward to make sure it is locked in place.

  • Page 46: Manual Adjustment Of Driver Seat Height

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Manual Adjustment of Driver Power Adjustment of Driver Seat Height Seat (optional) There are two electromotor adjustment switches. The level switch can adjust the bottom of the seat in several directions. The short vertical switch can adjust the seat-back angle.
  • Page 47 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Pushing the level switch forward or Pulling up or pressing the front of the Pulling up or pressing the rear part of the backward can move the seat forward and switch can move the front part of the seat up switch can lift up or lower down the rear part of the seat.

  • Page 48: Driver Waist Support (Optional)

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Driver Waist Support (optional) Pulling up or pressing the middle of the Pushing the rear switch along the direction To change the waist support, move the lever switch can lift up or lower down the middle...

  • Page 49: Head Rest

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO You need both hands to adjust it. Do not vehicle, which is folded on the center Head rest attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, armrest. To open it, lift it by hands and pull pull upward.

  • Page 50: Seat Heating Device (Optional)

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Don‘t drive the car when the passage cap of When heating, the HI or LO indicator will Power window trunk as well as the trunk lid is opened. remains on until you press the opposite side...

  • Page 51: Power Sunroof (Optional)

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO window: push the related switch one step Caution: The sun roof has two positions: it can be downward and hold it, release it until the When a closing power window clamps your tilted up in the back for the ventilation or it window gets to the desired position;...

  • Page 52: Backing Radar (Optional)

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Notice If you attempt to open the sun roof in the below-freezing temperature, or when it is covered with the snow or ice. The sun roof or motor may be damaged. Friendly tips Open: Press in the switch.

  • Page 53: Interior Power Rearview Mirror

    Hint The system prompts drivers the distance In the following circumstances, the system between vehicles and obstacles by indicator Please contact the BYD authorized service may not work normally. and buzzer. ●There are something on the sensor, for station for a check at the following status.
  • Page 54 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The fifth step ： Adjusting vehicle head The methods and steps to adjust interior one of east, west, south, north, northwest, make it point to south. Press the ―OK‖, and rearview mirror: southwest, northeast and southeast.
  • Page 55 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Exterior Power Rearview Mirror Exterior Power Rearview Mirror Heater Adjustment (optional) You can adjust the exterior rearview mirror through adjustable knob on the door armrest The exterior rearview mirror can be heat to 3．You can adjust the rearview mirror to the of driver side.

  • Page 56: Parking Brake

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Parking brake Front Seat Armrest If you will take the storage box as the When using the hand brake, pull the lever The buzzer will continuously buzz if you upwards fully. When loosing it, firstly pull it armrest, move it to the desired position.

  • Page 57: Sunglass Box

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Sunglass box CD Box Central Storage Box When opening the sunglass box, press its If you want to open the CD box, press the If you want to open the center storage box, front edge. The sunglass box leaves the center of the box cover and make it leave lift up the right rod, and tilt up the armrest.

  • Page 58: Accessory Power Socket

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO You can put some small objects into the groove of center storage box sleeve. When using the groove, pull the left rod and lift up the armrest cushion. Accessory Power Socket The cup holder for the front passengers lies The socket is used to supply 12 volt DC in the center console.

  • Page 59: Bill Box

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The bill box lies under of the vent. To open it, grab and pull its upper edge downwards. To close it, push it upwards. Sun Visor There are cup holders in the interior side of There is also cup holder in the back seat.

  • Page 60: Vanity Mirror(Opotinal)

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Vanity Mirror(optional) Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray To use the vanity mirror in the sun visor, Only when turning the ignition switch to the To open the ashtray, open its cover. open its cover. ACCESSORY (Ⅰ) or ON (Ⅱ) position, the...
  • Page 61 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Rear Ashtray Interior Reading Light The front interior light has a two-position The rear interior lights have a three-position The rear ashtray lies in the back of the switch. In DOOR position, when all doors switch.

  • Page 62: Door Light

    It will ventilating settings. The system can be also extinguish gradually after all doors are used to adjust the fan rotational speed and BYD AUTO is equipped with the interior closed. volume of airflow. control system.

  • Page 63: Central Air Outlet

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Side Air Outlet (optional) Central Air Outlet To adjust the direction of the center vent airflow, pull the adjusting handle up, down, right or left. You can open or close the air outlet through the rotary knob under the side air outlet.
  • Page 64 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO When the temperature is setted between (L0)and (HI),the temperature controlled to set temperature. OFF button Press the (OFF) button, and the interior air control system is closed fully. For avoiding the poor and moldy air cumulation, you should often keep the fan working.
  • Page 65 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Interior/exterior air circulation switch For example, when the vehicle passes the Fan speed control button The switch controls the air headstream area full of dust, you can set the system to Press fan speed control button, you can entering into the system.
  • Page 66 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Airflow from floor vents Airflow is divided between the Airflow is divided into the floor vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. vents and the defroster vents at the base of windshield. Airflow from the dashboard vents...
  • Page 67 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Front windshield defroster switch Rear windshield defroster switch Guide the main airflow to the windshield to The button can open or close the rear defrost quickly. No matter what mode you windshield defroster. choose, the mode associated with Outdoor temperature display button button is priority.
  • Page 68 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Independent Temperature Control Notice：The indicator of the DUAL button There are two knobs to control temperature will be automatically on when rotating the in the vehicle, one for the driver, the other passenger side temperature control knob for passengers.

  • Page 69: Audio System (Optional)

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Audio system (optional) Scan/Preview...
  • Page 70 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Audio system Channel selection SCAN—The scan function give sample You can use any of five methods to find play of all saved stations on the selected AM／FM radio station on the selected band: TUNE, band. To activate it, press the scan button, The audio system can receive the AM and SEEK, SCAN, AUTO SELECT &...

  • Page 71: Audio Adjustment

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO It will display the ―0‖ when tune level Once the station is stored, you can press the Audio adjustment left or right side of preset bar to listen to it. reaches the center of range. Several seconds...
  • Page 72 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 1:30 will be enacted to 2:00 damage； 1:52 will be enacted to 2:00 Don‘t use the disc which has the sticky Before don‘t set the time or battery is 2. USB interface don‘t support a part of label.
  • Page 73 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Open system once more, SCAN— when activating the function, The maintenance of laser disc phonograph will play from the last position. sample all the tracks on the selected disc in Press the quit button, take out the disc from the order they are recorded.
  • Page 74 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Remote control audio system (optional) There are three buttons to set the radio system on the left side of steering wheel hub. When don‘t use the laser disc, put it into The inner and outer edge of the new laser These buttons can make you operate the box to avoid being polluted.

  • Page 75: Safety System

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The (MODE) button can change the mode. play the next track. Repeat to press the button, the system will If it is the AUX, the button has no effect. circulate between the FM1, AM1 or disc...

  • Page 76: Cruise Control System

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO speed. When the speed increase going down Cruise control system Deceleration/ set button Acceleration/RESbutton a hill. Use the brakes to slow down, this will cancel the cruise control. If need use the setting speed, press the (+/RES) button to Cruise control system can keep the setting automatically accelerate to set speed.
  • Page 77 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO You can decrease the setting cruising speed Cancel cruise control in any of following ways. You can cancel the cruise control in any of 1． Hold the (-/SET) button, the speed will be following ways：...

  • Page 78: Before Driving

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Before driving Before you begin driving the vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you solve these problems.

  • Page 79: Running In Period

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 2) Suggest handling fuel only outdoors; Running in period Operation in petrol station During the first 1,000 kilometers, you Fuel tank filling 3) Wipe up spills immediately. should especially notice the method of driving. It‘s helpful to ensure the vehicle‘s 3.

  • Page 80: Open Engine Hood

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Open engine hood 1. Shift to Park or Neutral, and set the 2. Stand in front of the vehicle. Put your To avoid losing the fuel fill cap carelessly, parking brake. Pull the hood release handle...

  • Page 81: Check Engine Oil

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO When closing the hood, lower the hood to Ensure the engine preheating and park on about 30cm above the fender, and then the level ground. Wait three minutes after firmly press down on the front edge of the turning the engine off, and then check the hood.

  • Page 82: Check Engine Coolant

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 2．Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or Check engine coolant paper towel. 3．Insert it all the way back in its hole 4． Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

  • Page 83: Fuel Saving

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The air condition puts an extra loading on Fuel saving the engine which makes it use more fuel. Driving custom Close the air condition to reduce fuel Moderate driving is helpful to save fuel. consumption. Use the fresh-air ventilation...
  • Page 84 Otherwise, they can block you view items does not exceed the maximum loading. and be thrown around the vehicle during a Load limit Please connect with BYD authorized crash. When loading luggage, the total weight of service station to get more detailed data.

  • Page 85: Driving

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Driving in atrocious weather ... 90 Driving Trailer ..........91 This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual transmission and the automatic transmission. It also includes...

  • Page 86: Driving Preparation

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 10. Turn the ignition switch to the position 4. Turn the ignition key to the START (III) Driving preparation of ON (Ⅱ), and check the indicators in the position at the condition of not pressing instrument panel.

  • Page 87: Start In High Altitude (>2400M) Cold Weather

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Only after stopping the vehicle completely, Start in high altitude (>2400m) Manual transmission you may shift to reverse gear. If you shift to cold weather reverse gear when the vehicle doesn‘t stop The engine is hard to start in cold weather.

  • Page 88: Max. Permissible Speed

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Max. permissible speed Automatic transmission Friendly tips These speeds correspond max. gearbox your When driving on the slippery road, permissible speed of every gear. If exceed manual/automatic transaxle; it has four rapid acceleration or rapid deceleration...

  • Page 89: Position Of Shift Lever

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Gear indicator is located on the left lower to stop briefly with the engine idling. side of tachometer, show which position the Shift to the Park position if you need to shift lever is in (P, R, N, D; when it is in leave your vehicle.

  • Page 90: Parking Notice

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO increase until the transmission is in the curb. vehicle installs manual Parking notice hightest gear. transmission, shift it into Reverse. 1 Make sure that the roof window (limit to some vehicle type) and windows are all Downshifting (-)—when normal driving and...
  • Page 91 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO P: Park; Shift to the Park position if you need to R: Reverse; leave your vehicle. Press on the brake pedal N: Neutral; when you are moving the shift lever from D: Drive; Neutral to another gear.
  • Page 92 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO the highest gear (sixth). When the gear shift lever is in the position 2 Turn off the lights. of D, push it to the right at first, and then Downshifting (-)—when normal driving and push it forward or backward, and then you 3 Place any packages, valuables, etc., in the...

  • Page 93: Brake System

    Brake system design How to Drive Economically Contact the BYD service shops as soon as Select ―D‖ when driving on the wide road. possible. Slowly step down the accelerator to assure...

  • Page 94: Abs

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Don‘t pumping press on the brake pedal, Important safety reminders otherwise, it will let the ABS shut down. ABS does not reduce the time or distance, ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking When steering away from the hazard, you which takes to stop the vehicle.

  • Page 95: Abs Indicator

    Maintain the vehicle well at any time. You braking ability like a conventional vehicle need to be more careful when you have to without ABS. You should have BYD drive in atrocious weather. You should not authorized service station to inspect your use the speed-fixed cruising control (limit to vehicle as soon as possible.

  • Page 96: Trailer

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO ―drafting phenomenon‖ (a loss of adhesive When driving in the rain weather after long-term drought, you should be more on wet pavement) of vehicle. In winter, four careful. The first rain after long-term wheels should be installed snow tires...

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Battery ........... 115 Maintenance Windshield wiper blade ....116 A/C system ........118 Periodical maintenance is the best method Dust filter ........118 to protect vehicle, it can make you drive more safety, more economy, and no Driving belt ........

  • Page 98: Periodical Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance (refer to 80 page). works should be according to the standard and specification of BYD AUTO CO., LTD., Advise you using parts, oil or other same and be performed by mechanician of grade substitute of BYD AUTO company accepting formal training and conversance when maintaining.
  • Page 99 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Oil and routine maintenance BYD F6 maintenance schedule and content: Odometer reading or months, whichever comes first Maintenance interval × 1, 000 (km) Maintenance items months Engine and transmission 1. Check the drive belts and adjust the tension degree 483QB engine Check every 20,000km;...
  • Page 100 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 5. Check the crankcase ventilation system (PVC valve and ventilation hose) 6. Check coolant pipe 7. Check the liquid level in the reservoir 8. Replace the coolant liquid Replace every two years or 40,000km Normal condition Clean every 2000km；...
  • Page 101 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 18. Throttle control cable 19. Throttle valve Clear every 10,000km 20. Injection nozzle 21. Check oxygen sensor 22. Check three-way catalytic converter 23. Fuel filter Replace every 10,000km or every 6 months 24. Fuel tank cap, fuel lines and connections 25.
  • Page 102 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 31. Brake pads and discs 32. Brake fluid 33. Brake pipes and hoses 34. Power steering liquid 35. Steering wheel, linkage 36. Drive shaft dust boots 37. Ball joints and dust covers 38. Front and rear suspensions 39.
  • Page 103 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 48. Check SRS airbag system 49. Check for body brakeage Every year...
  • Page 104 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Remarks: (1)Symbol meaning in the schedule I=Check, correct or replace if necessary; R=Replace, change or lubricate; C=Clean. (2) Shorten the replacing time of oil filter according to the smudgy degree of oil. ―Serious condition‖ is following: (1)The vehicle is driving in dusty area, or the vehicle is at salty surrounding.

  • Page 105: Owner Inspection For Maintenance

    Stated maintenance record braking lights, turning signal lights, front cracking or other damage. Please let your BYD authorized service fog lights, rear fog lights, braking lights and station fill all stated maintenance notes in 5. Automatic transmission — check the license plate lights.

  • Page 106: Engine Oil

    So always use a minutes later, recheck the oil level. Don‘t high-quality and detergent oil. For your fill the oil above the upper mark, you could vehicle, cordially advise you to use BYD damage the engine. AUTO engine oil.
  • Page 107 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO According to the graph as following, choose SAE viscidity oil which suit for your vehicle. Ambient temperature...
  • Page 108 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO BYD483QB engine oil filter and oil drain bolt Use the oil of saving fuel type which marks ―API repair grade or higher grade‖. This Friendly tips oil‘s formula is helpful to reduce fuel consumption of engine.
  • Page 109 BYD483QB engine model remaining oil. 3.5 L Mitsubishi 4G69S4M engine model A special wrench (can buy it from BYD 4.3 L authorized service station) is required. 8．Put the engine oil filler cap back on and 4．Check the oil filter to make sure its tighten it, start the engine.

  • Page 110: Cooling System

    So empty the cooling system as soon as possible, refill the antifreeze coolant of BYD AUTO brand. Advice that coolant of different brands and types can‘t be mixed used. If the reserve tank is completely empty, you 1.
  • Page 111 Then, refill the new coolant. It can only add BYD AUTO four-season antifreeze coolant. 1．Turn the switch to ON (Ⅱ) position. Using any non-BYD coolant or adding Make sure the DUAL indicator is going out. water directly can cause the cooling system Turn the temperature control button to ―Hi‖...
  • Page 112 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 9．Pour BYD AUTO four-season antifreeze 5．Unscrew the drain coolant plug on the 6．Demount the assembly bolt of coolant coolant glycol into radiator, until it is up to the bottom of the filler neck. Need not bottom of radiator.

  • Page 113: Windshield Washer

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 10．Run the engine about 30 seconds, and Windshield washer then turn it off. 11．Pour the coolant into radiator, till the Check the level in the windshield washer level is up to the bottom of the filler neck.。...

  • Page 114: Transmission Oil

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Transmission oil Automatic transmission Check the oil level with the engine at normal operation temperature. 1．Drive the vehicle till the oil temperature is reaching the usual temperature (70~80℃). 2．Park the vehicle on level ground. 3．Change the shift lever to every position,...
  • Page 115 Specific type refers to maintenance manual, engine is between upper and lower marks of hole. Otherwise, add BYD AUTO manual or contact with BYD authorized service COLD, only as reference.

  • Page 116: Cvt Transmission

    If you are not sure how to check oil level lever (park - reverse - neutral - driving) and again. and add oil, contact with BYD authorized stay for 5 seconds on each gear before - stop the engine service station.

  • Page 117: Brake System

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO the periodical maintenance schedule. discs for abrasion. Make sure to use BYD AUTO brake fluid, Clutch system or same grade product DOT3 or DOT4 from (For manual transmission) a sealed container. The brake fluid marked DOT5 is not compatible with your vehicle‘s...

  • Page 118: Power Steering

    If you do not know how to check the fluid level and add fluid, please contact with BYD authorized service station. Notice Turn left or right the steering wheel to end, and lock it up on the position, it Check the fluid level in power steering fluid could damage power steering pump.

  • Page 119: Air Filter Core

    10,000 km or every 6 months. according to recommended driving time and 5．Reinstall the cover of air filter case, mileage in the periodical maintenance You should invite qualified BYD AUTO screw down four bolts. schedule. mechanic to replace the fuel filter. Because...

  • Page 120: Engine Hood Lock

    BYD authorized ignition coil. Notice; nip the plastic end of Tighten torque: 25Nm service station.

  • Page 121: Battery

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Battery Notice Friendly tip Check up the state of battery one time per Make sure to screw down the spark month. You should check the color of test There is the strong caustic and virulent plug carefully.

  • Page 122: Windshield Wiper Blade

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Emergency dealing with If the terminal has a hard eroding, firstly Notice： Eye—— wash the eye at least for 15 clean it with saleratus water, then screw it The battery is the device which mainly minutes with water in cup or other container with spanner and take cable out of terminal.
  • Page 123 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The methods of replacing blade： 3． Hold the end which has the locking button of blade, take the blade from the 2. Press the locking button, disassemble holder. Pull it until the fixed button leaves blade assembly from the wiper arm.

  • Page 124: A/C System

    A/C system Compared with the former cooling effect, it is poor, maintain it in the BYD authorized AC system is a closed system; any service station. And add the HFC-134a maintenance must be made by the qualified (R-134a) into A/C system technician.

  • Page 125: Driving Belt

    BYD AUTO The dust filter is at back of the glove box. 6． Assemble the new filter in the box sleeve. Make sure to properly locate BYD the 1．Open the glove box. ―LOGO‖ on the box sleeve. 2．Release the clasper of door side lieing in 7．Finish the assembling of box sleeve.
  • Page 126 If it isn‘t in this arrange, you should invite 3. If it does not suit for the standard value, replace the tensioner. BYD authorized service station to replace driving belt. If it is out of the appropriate range, or found wear evidence, you should invite BYD authorized service station to replace it.

  • Page 127: Timing Belt

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Tire charging Timing belt Keeping tires properly charging If you check tire pressure when the tires are Replace timing belt according provides the best combination of handling, hot (driven for several miles), you will see recommended driving mileage in the tread life and riding comfort.
  • Page 128 Improper wheel balancer will damage your vehicle‘s aluminum alloy wheel. these conditions. tread wear marks. So use only BYD AUTO balancer to Maintenance 2. Cuts, splits or cracks in the side of tire. keep balance. In addition to properly charging, correct Replace the tire if you see fabric or cord.
  • Page 129 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Tire transposition The picture above shows how to change vehicle‘s tire position which doesn‘t have standard spare tires. When you buy and replace tires, you may find some tires are ―directional‖, this means this kind tire is designed into only one direction changing.

  • Page 130: Tire Chains

    Before replacing the tires, Install the winter tires according to the speed rating, and maximum cold tire you should refer to BYD authorized service marks on the register card. When installing pressure (marked on the side of tire).

  • Page 131: Light

    Headlight aiming When the vehicle left the factory, the headlight aiming has been finished. If often catch heavy with the trunk, the headlight need aim anew. The headlight aiming must be finished by the BYD AUTO company or other qualified technicians.
  • Page 132 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 2．Press the reed; pull out the connecter of 4．Pull out ground cable and power cable, electric device. press the clip reed and pull out it. Take out the bulb. 5．Replace the bulb, press the clip reed and push it into the fixed frame, and must make sure the bulb is locked.
  • Page 133 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Front position light 3．Rotate out the sealing cover. 4．Pull out the ground cable and power cable, then press the clip reed and pull out it, and take out the bulb. 5．Replace the bulb, press the clip reed and push it into the fixed frame, make sure the bulb is locked.
  • Page 134 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Front turning light 3．Pull out the sealing cover of high beam. 6． Fix the mount back to headlight assembly. Rotate it clockwise and make it locked to 4．Contrarotate the mount of small light for the proper position.
  • Page 135 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Replace rear turning light/reversing 2．Push the bottom cover. light/fog lamp 3．To disassemble the connecter of electric device from the bulb, push the both sides reed of connecter of electric device, and pull the connecter down.
  • Page 136 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Replace rear license plate light bulb 3．Contrarotate the mount for quarter circle, and disassemble it. 3．Pinch the lock button of light mount 4．Directly pull out the bulb from the light tightly; disassemble the mount from the mount.
  • Page 137 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Push the interior trimming buckle into the Prize the front of both sides lense light Rear reading light： hole shield Replace reading light bulb and door light bulb Disassemble the door light and interior light with the same method.
  • Page 138 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Door light： Front reading lamp： Make-up mirror light： Prize the front-edge of both sides reading lamp. Prize the up center of lense lignt shield.

  • Page 139: Vehicle Storage

    If your vehicle park for a year or longer, before starting it, you should call the BYD 6. Ward off the rear wheel. 3．Pull out the bulb from its mount, and fix authorized service station for a checkup of new bulb well.

  • Page 140: Appearance Maintenance

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Appearance maintenance Often washing and wiping your vehicle is useful to keep its appearance brand-new. The section will introduce how to wash your vehicle as well as how to keep its appearance clean (including paint, polishing, wheel and interior).

  • Page 141: Washing

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Washing 3. Repeat wash your car with water, You should use the high quality liquid cere Often washing vehicle is useful to its cleanser and rub it with soft brush, sponge or mushy cere. When using, you should appearance.

  • Page 142: Alloy Wheel

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO bolt isn‘t standard equipment. detergent can keep carpet like new. You Alloy wheel should bubble carpet cleanser. The fixing method of fixing bolt should When cleaning other exterior parts, According to its use specification, dip it refer to the fixing specification.

  • Page 143: Nylon

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO solvent; they can lower the durability of seat Nylon Air freshener belt. Before driving, should dry seat belt Vacuum the dust and ordure. Wash and wipe To use the deodorizer or air freshener, it is naturally.
  • Page 144 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 1. Immediately repair when finding the dropping of paint and nick. 2. Check up and wash door as well as osculum under the body. 3. Check up the humidity of floor dress. The carpet and floor cushion will keep the humidity for a long time, especially in winter.

  • Page 145: Emergent Malfunction Solution

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Emergent Traction ......156 Emergent malfunction CVT transmission: ......157 solution This section includes some common problems that the driver often experiences when driving. And it will tell you how to judge and dispose correctly when you meet these problems.

  • Page 146: Replace A Flat Tire

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO vehicle while changing the tire. Replace a flat tire 7．Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 of a turn with the wheel wrench. If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in 3．Open the trunk. Raise the trunk floor by a safe place to change it.
  • Page 147 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Notice Use spare jack following vehicle. If you want to use the jack to lift other vehicles or use other jack to lift you vehicle, the jack or your vehicle may be damaged. 10． Remove the wheel nuts, make sure to be 11．Remove the flat tire.
  • Page 148 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 14．Lower the vehicle to the ground, and 13．Put on the spare wheel. Put the wheel 12． Before installing the spare tire, wipe any nuts back and screw them lightly by hand, remove the jack. dirty off the installation surface of wheel then tighten them in a crisscross pattern and brake hub with a clean cloth.
  • Page 149 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 15．Tighten the wheel nuts seriously in the 16．You need to remove the wheel‘s center 17．Place the flat tire face down in the spare same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut tire well. cover before put the flat tire in the trunk.

  • Page 150: If Engine Can't Start

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO On the vehicle installing AT corroded. Check the condition of the battery 19． Store the center cover in the trunk, make Make sure the position of shift lever, the connections (refer to 118 page). You can sure it does not get scratched or damaged.

  • Page 151: Pushing Car To Start Engine

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO You can not start BYD AT vehicle by Pushing car to start engine pushing or pulling it (for model with manual transmission) If you want to push car to start engine, you If the vehicle‘s battery is discharged, maybe...

  • Page 152: Engine Overheating

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO mechanical failure. The only indication may 7．Once your vehicle is running, disconnect be the coolant temperature gauge rising to the negative cable from your vehicle, then or above the red mark. Or you may see from the booster battery.

  • Page 153: Engine Oil Pressure Indicator

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO steep hill with the A/C opening in the hot reaches the middle of the temperature gauge, 11．Put the radiator cap back and tightening day), the engine should start to cool down or lower, before checking the radiator.

  • Page 154: Battery Charging Indicator

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The indicator is on when turning ignitions The indicator light should be on when witch to ON (Ⅱ). The indicator is off after turning ignition switch to ON (Ⅱ) and 3．If necessary, add oil to make the level of starting engine.

  • Page 155: Brake System Indicator

    ON (Ⅱ). It reminds you to check up the parking handle. If you don‘t the above step, it is necessary to call BYD authorized service station for repairing. fully put it down, the indicator will be always on.

  • Page 156: Close Power Sun Roof

    If you have to drive for a short distance at shows that the closing and opening function the state, be sure to carefully drive at a low of sun roof has failure. Call BYD authorized speed. service station to repair.

  • Page 157: Check And Replace Fuses

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO The interior fuse box is under the driver side. reason for malfunction, should check up all 3．Measure both ends of fuse with the lead To disassemble it, pull and take out it from fuses. Replace all burned fuses and check gear of multimeter.
  • Page 158 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO having malfunction and hasn‘t the spare which matches with the circuitry, you fuse to replace, pull out the fuse, it has a should use the fuse whose amp value is same aph value or lower from other circuitry, low.
  • Page 159 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Use box under engineer hood Label of fuse box The position of fuse is marked on the fuse label by the number. Refer to the page about the fuse on your vehicle.
  • Page 160 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Number Device or circuitry protected Number Device or circuitry protected R headlight ( high beam) Brake light, High brake light, ignition switch key light, L headlight ( high beam) (MICU) L headlight ( low beam)
  • Page 161 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Interior fuse box Label of fuse box The position of fuse is marked on the fuse label by the number. Refer to the page about the fuse on your vehicle.

  • Page 162: Emergent Traction

    Front passenger F/R sliding valve This is the best way to transport your BYD motor Diagnostic tester power, fuel vehicle. Driver power seat F/R sliding pump motor...

  • Page 163: Cvt Transmission

    The model with VT2-04O transmission Towing hook bracket cannot haul, because only when the engine If your BYD vehicle can not use runs, can the cone pulley produce oil Flat-bed Equipment to transport, you pressure, and then the drive belt can run.
  • Page 164 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Notice Notice The steering system can be damaged if Improter towing preparation will the steering wheel is locked. Leave the damage thetransmission. So follow the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY above procedure exactly. If you can not (Ⅰ) position, and make sure the...

  • Page 165: Technical Data

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Technical data Diagram chapter shows dimension and capacity as well as the position of identification no. Identification No......160 Specification ........ 162...

  • Page 166: Identification No

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Identification No. There are several identification no. at different positions on your vehicle. 1．The engine model no. is stamped in the Engine group. 2．The transmission no. is in the name plate at the top of the transmission.
  • Page 167 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Engine Model CVT Transmission 3．Vehicle identification no. (VIN) marked on the rear clapboard of engine chamber and the label on the instrument of left –down position of front windshield. 4．Product label is nailed on the left damper mounting.

  • Page 168: Specification

    F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO 83× 92mm Specification *： Include coolant in liquid storage tank and Diameter× Stroke 87× 100mm remanded coolant in engine. Dimension Displacement 1.991 2.378 Engine oil Length 4846mm Replace 3.3L 9.6：1 Compression Width 1822mm BYD483BQ engine Total 3.5L...
  • Page 169 Dressing glass light 12V3W/3W Double-wishbone Refer to 161st page of Front independent Under hood the manual or the fuse *：Optional suspension box‘s cover. Note ： You should call BYD authorized Suspension 5-link service station for replacing the lights. Rear independent suspension...
  • Page 170 F6 OWNER’S MANUAL BYD AUTO Three-way catalytic converter If three-way catalytic converter has failure, which will cause the air pollution, and lower Meet the following displacement standard： •GB18352.2-2001 the ability of engine. Protecting it should be according to the following.

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