Three-Way Catalytic Converter; Air Filter Element - BYD S6 Owner's Manual

components in the engine
compartment.
 Please contact BYD service
station if you have any doubt
about checking fluid level or filling
fluid in gearbox.
 Do not turn the steering wheel to
the left or right end for a long
period. Otherwise, it may
damage the power steering
pump.

Three-way Catalytic Converter

The three-way catalytic converter
contains precious metals which are
catalysts and accelerate the chemical
reaction to purify exhaust gases,
however, the metal hasn't been
affected. Three-way catalytic
converter has a positive effect on the
HC, CO and NOx. To replace it, BYD
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original parts must be used.
To cause the chemical reaction, the
three-way catalytic converter must
work at high temperatures, it may
combust surrounding inflammables.
Therefore, park your vehicle at a
location far away from combustible
objects such as dry grass and leaves.
In the event of failure, the three-way
catalytic converter will cause air
pollution, and engine efficiency will be
reduced. Please protect it according
to the following rules.
a.
Keep using unleaded petrol. Even if
it contains a little lead, it will also
pollute the catalytic metal and
cause failure.
b.
Keep the engine running normally.
c.
If your vehicle misfires, backfires,
stalls or develops another
abnormal symptom, check and
repair it immediately.
WARNING
When the engine is running, stay
away and keep inflammable
material away from the exhaust
pipe. The hot gas from the exhaust
pipe may cause injury or fire.

Air Filter Element

Clean and replace the air filter
element according to recommended
driving time and mileage in the
periodical maintenance schedule.
The air filter element is installed in the
air filter case on the driver side of
engine compartment.