If You Have A Flat Tire - BYD F3/F3R Owner's Manual

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam
subsides and open the engine hood. If
there is no coolant or steam boiling over,
leave the engine running and make sure
the electric cooling fan is operating. If it is
not, turn the ignition switch off.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep the
hood closed until there is no steam.
Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of
very high pressure.
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks
from the radiator, hoses and under the
vehicle. However, water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the
coolant is leaking, stop the engine
immediately. Call a BYD AUTO service
station for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check the
coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant
to the reservoir while the engine is
running. Fill it between the two lines.
6. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, check the coolant
level in the reservoir again. If necessary,
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bring it up to half full again. Serious
coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You should
have it checked as soon as possible at your
BYD AUTO service station.

If you have a flat tire

1. Decelerate your vehicle gradually and
keep moving in a straight line. Move
cautiously off the road to a safe place
well away from the traffic. Avoid
stopping on the center divider of a
highway. Park in a level spot with firm
ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your
emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the
transmission in neutral.