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Operating tips

To cool off your BYD F3 after it has been

parked in the hot sun, drive with the

windows open for a few minutes. This

vents the hot air, allowing the aid
conditioning to cool the interior more
quickly.

Make sure the air intake grilles in front of

the windshield are not blocked (by leaves
or snow, for example).

On humid days, do not blow cold air on the

windshield. The windshield could fog up
because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outside of
the windshield.

Keep the area under the front

seats clear to allow air to circulate

throughout the vehicle.

On cold days, set the fan speed to high

speed for one minute to help clear the

intake ducts of snow or moisture. This
can reduce the amount of fogging on the

windows.

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When driving on dusty roads, close all

windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle
is still drawn into the vehicle after closing
the windows, it is recommended that the
air intake selector be set to FRESH and
the fan speed selector to any value.

Heating
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation

Press in the “AUTO” button
Temperature: to the desired temperature
Air intake: FRE (outside air)

Air

For manual operation

Fan speed: to the desired fan speed
Temperature: towards high temperature
Air intake: FRESH (outside air)
Air flow: FLOOR
Air conditioning: OFF

For quick heating, select re-circulated air

for a few minutes. To keep the windows

from fogging, select FRESH
after the vehicle interior has been warmed.

Choose FLOOR/WINDSHIELD air

flow to heat the vehicle interior while
defrosting or defogging the windshield.

Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation

Press in the “AUTO” button
Temperature: to the desired temperature
Air intake: FRESH (outside air)

For manual operation

Fan speed: to the desired fan speed
Temperature: towards low temperature
Air intake: FRESH (outside air)
Air flow: PANEL
Air conditioning: ON

For quick cooling, move the air intake
selector to RECIRCULATE for a few

minutes.

Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed: to the desired fan speed
Temperature: towards low temperature
Air intake: FRESH (outside air)
Air flow: PANEL
Air conditioning: OFF

SH

Air conditioning: OFF

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Side vents

If the air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the side vents. The side vents may
be opened or closed as shown.

Checking and replacing air conditioning
filter

The instruction plate of air conditioning
filter is pasted inside the glove box. This
indicates the filter has been fixed.
The air conditioning filter can block the dust
to enter the vehicle though the air intake vent.

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The air conditioning filter is placed behind
the glove box.
The air condition will be blocked though a
long time. If you feel that the air flow
decreases, replace the air conditioning filter.
To guarantee the A/C working effect, follow
the maintain plan to check and replace the air
filter. For details, see Section 6.

1. Open the right glove box and use a
cross-head screwdriver to release the
specified screw on the damper.

2. Press both sides of the glove box to
unfasten the pothook and remove the
glove box.

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3. Follow the picture to remove the air
conditioning filter.

4. Pull the filter core out from the filter
box.
5. Check the surface of the filter core.
If it is dusty, replace it.
While installing the air conditioning filter,
keep the arrowhead up.

CAUTION

The air conditioning filter must be
installed in its correct position. Using
an air conditioning system without a
filter will weaken the dust-proof
function and the air conditioning
capability.

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Install the glove box
1. Insert the pin into the damper hole as
illustrated above.

2. Connect the glove box, draw out the
damper, and insert the screw into damper.
Use the cross-head screwdriver to tighten
the screw.

3. Press both sides of glove box and close
it.

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SECTION1-9
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

9. Other equipment
Electronic clock……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...120
Outside temperature display…………………………………………………………………………………………………120
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays………………………………………………………………………………………………..120
Right glove box……

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………121

Auxiliary box ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....122
Console box…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …….122
Reverse radar system………………………………………………………………………………………………………..123
Rear sun visor………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..127

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Electronic clock

The ignition switch must be at “ACC” or
“ON” position.
To reset the hour, press the “H” button.
To reset the minutes, press the “M” button.
Press the “:00” button to change the time fast.
For example, if the present time ranges from
1:01 to 1:29, you can press the “:00” button to
change the time to l:00. If present time is
between 1:30 and l:59, you can press it to
change the time to 2:00.
If the electrical power source has been

disconnected from the clock, the time display
will automatically be set to AM 1:00.
Outside temperature display (For
automatic air condition system)

The outside temperature display indicates
the outside air temperature on Celsius
when you press the “OUTSIDE TEMP”
button.

The key must be in the “ON” position.
Pushing the button once again will turn off the
display.
When the air conditioning system is enabled,

pushing the “OUTSIDE TEMP” button once to
show the outside temperature. Pushing the
“OUTSIDE TEMP” or “TEMP” button will
change the display back to the air
conditioning temperature.

Cigarette lighter and ashtray

Cigarette lighter and front ashtray

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Cigarette lighter and rear ashtray
Cigarette lighter
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. After
finishing heating up, it automatically pops out
ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must be
in the “ACC” position.
Do not keep the cigarette lighter being
pressed in.

Ashtray
To use the ashtray, pull it out.
When finishing with your cigarette, thoroughly
extinguish it in the ashtray to prevent other
cigarette butts from catching fire. After using
the ashtray, close the lid completely.
Front: to remove the ashtray, press down on
the lock spring plate and pull it out.
Rear: to remove the ashtray, hold the ashtray
on both sides and pull it out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in case
of an accident or sudden stop while
driving, always completely close the
ashtray after use.

Right glove box

To open the glove box door, pull the lever.

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Left glove box (Auxiliary box)

To use the box, pull on the handle.

Console box

To access the console box, pull up the
lock release lever while raising the
console box lid.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the console box
closed while driving.

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Cup holder

The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink-cans securely.

Reverse radar system (option for F3)

Reverse radar system
While reverse, the reverse radar system
prompts the driver the distance between
vehicle and stumbling block through indicator
light and buzzer.

The system uses the

sensor to detect stumbling blocks.

When the ignition key stays at “ON” and the
selector lever is in reverse
gear, this system is under working.

Open: press the switch and the indicator
illuminates and the buzzer beeps.
Close: press the switch again to turn off the
system.

(option)

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This system prompts driver distance between
vehicle and stumbling block though indicator
light and buzzer.

A refers to

Indicator

buzzer

distance
(mm)

About
l,000-750

Flash

Intermittently
beeps

About
750-500

Flash

Quickly and
intermittently
beeps

About 500 or
less than 500

ON

Continuously
beeps

Reverse radar system

While reverse, the reverse radar prompts

driver the distance between vehicle and

stumbling block through the indicator

light and buzzer. The system uses sensor

to detect stumbling blocks.

(option for F3R)

When the ignition key stays at “ON”
position and the selector lever is in
reverse gear, the system is under
working.

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Open: press the switch and the indicator
illuminates and the buzzer beeps.
Close: press the switch again to turn off the
system.

This system prompts driver distance between

vehicle and stumbling block through indicator

light and buzzer.

A refers to
distance (mm)

Indicator Buzzer

About l,000-750

Flash

Intermittently
beeps

About 750-500

Flash

Quickly and
intermittently
beeps

About 500 or less
than 500

On

Continuously
beeps

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Sensing area
The sensing area (i.e. the maximal distance
from “A”) of the sensor reaches to about
1100mm.
Apperceive is limited, so you have to check
the surroundings before starting driving and
get vehicle started slowly.

CAUTION

Do not affix something onto sensor.
Otherwise, this may cause the system
not to work normally and even an
accident.

The system may not work normally at
following conditions:
●

There is something on the sensor, for
example, ice, snow, slurry and so on.

●

The vehicle has been parked at higher
temperature and lower temperature
surrounding for long time.

●

The vehicle is driven at muddy, rude, or
other special road.

●

The vehicle is near the objects which
can eradiate ultrasonic, such as vehicle
horn, motor of motorcycle and so on.

●

Drive the vehicle when it rains heavy or
water spatters on vehicle.

●

Install the dual-pass wireless antenna or
buffer.

●

The center of gravity is acclivitous.

●

The sensor is shielded by hand.

●

The vehicle is too near to objects.

●

The sensor is knocked seriously.

If the following things come near the
sensor, the system may fails to work:
●

Metal lead wire, cord, or thin objects

●

Cotton, snowflakes or objects with
absorbency

●

Small objects

●

Objects with sharp ends

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●

High and protuberant objects

Please contact your BYD AUTO service
station at following situations:
●

The bumpers are destroyed or sunken.

●

The indicator is solid on but the buzzer
does not beep.

Rear sun visor (optional)

To raise the rear sun visor, pull the hook of
the rear sun visor and hang it to the bracket.
To descend it, pull the hook and put it down.

NOTICE

Follow the rules below. Otherwise,
damages or losses may be caused.
●

Do not put any objects that may
block the curtain from moving under
the rear sun visor.

●

Do not place objects on the visor.

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Section 2 Driving Information for BYD F3
Running-in period……………………………………………………………………………………………………………129
Fuel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..129
Fuel cut-off system…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..130
Three-way catalytic converter……………………………………………………………………………………………….130
Engine exhaust cautions……………………………………………………………………………………………………..131
Facts about engine oil consumption…………………………………………………………………………………………132
Shift control …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………133
Brake system…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………133
Warning of brake pad ………………………………………………………………………………………………………138
Luggage storage precautions………………………………………………………………………………………………..141
Suspension and chassis………………………………………………………………………………………………………141