BYD S6 Owner's Manual page 96

daytime for better visibility.
Check the windscreen wipers and
washers periodically. Make sure that
there is sufficient fluid in the
windscreen washer fluid tank. In
addition, you may use defroster and
air conditioner to prevent
condensation from generating mist on
the vehicle's inner windows.
Tyre adhesion - check tyre wear
periodically, and make sure the tyre
pressures are suitable. The above two
conditions are important to prevent the
vehicle from sliding (when driving on wet
roads and tyre adhesion is lost).
Whilst driving you must check the
ever-changing road conditions. Damp
leaves may be as slippery as snow,
"Clean" roads may be covered with
thin ice. When the external
temperature is near freezing point,
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driving is very dangerous as the road
may be covered by water and ice
alternately. As a result, grip may
change suddenly.
When downshift, take special care. If
the adhesive force is low, the driving
wheels may be locked up for an instant,
which may also cause skidding.
WARNING
 It is prohibited to shut down the
engine when driving down a slope.
The power steering and vacuum
booster will be disabled when the
engine is off. Similarly, exhaust
emission control devices only
function when the engine is
running.
 When overtaking or being
overtaken, take special care as
water splashed up by large
vehicles may inhibit your view
and the air shock waves caused
by large vehicles may lead to
losing control of the car.
 Do not drive on a road covered
with deep water, which may
cause damage or failure of
engine and electrical systems.
 Before driving, make sure that
the parking brake is released
fully and the parking brake
indicator goes out.
 Do not leave the car when the
engine is running.
 Do not rest your feet on the
brake pedal when driving, which
may lead to brake discs
overheating, wear and excess
fuel consumption.
 When driving down a long steep
hill, you should decrease your