BYD F0 User manual

BYD F0 Owne
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’
s Manual
BYD Auto Co., Ltd
BYD
Auto Co., Ltd

BYD AUTO F0 Owner’s Manual
Preface
Thank you for choosing BYD F0. For better use and maintenance of BYD F0 AUTO, please do read this manual carefully.
BYD F0 adopts electrical fuel injection (EFI) engine. The wiring harness is complicated, so, without permission, please do NOT add electrical
appliances such as anti-theft systems, central controlled door locks, power window, audio equipment, etc. to the AUTO; otherwise the failure
caused by it will not be covered by the “Warranty" of BYD.
Please follow strictly the instructions where “Safety Friendly Tips” and “Auto Damage” are indicated in this manual to avoid the possibility of
injuries or damages.
Thenoticetypesandtheirpurposesareasfollows Safety Sign
The illustrations provided in this manual are for reference only.
BYD Auto Co., Ltd. reserves the right for revising technical characteristics and contents of this manual without
prior notice.
Thank you for choosing BYD F0. Your valuables comments and proposals will be warmly welcomed.
Friendly Tips
Precautions to avoid vehicle damage or personal injury
Notice
Precautions to be followed to make maintenance easier
The safety sign indicated by
the figure above means “Do
N
OT do so” or “Do NOT le
t
it happen”.

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.Contents
Whole-vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD F0.........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Operation of Instruments and Controllers .........................................................................................................4
1. Instrument Panel Exterior ......................................................................................................................................4
2. Keys and doors.......................................................................................................................................................9
3. Seats, seat belts, steering wheel and rearview mirrors.........................................................................................20
4. Lighting, wipers and defrosters............................................................................................................................36
5. Instrument and maintenance indicators................................................................................................................42
6. Ignition switch and parking brake........................................................................................................................50
7. Auto audio system................................................................................................................................................53
8. Air conditioning system .......................................................................................................................................59
9. Other devices........................................................................................................................................................67
Chapter 2 Driving Tips ....................................................................................................................................................69
Chapter 3 Starting and Driving........................................................................................................................................76
Chapter 4 Emergency Handling.......................................................................................................................................83
Chapter 5 Anti-corrosion and Automobile Exterior Maintenance...................................................................................94
Chapter 6 Maintenance Knowledge...............................................................................................................................100
Chapter 7 Self-Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................106
1. Preface................................................................................................................................................................106
2. Engine and Chassis ............................................................................................................................................112
3. Electrical appliance parts ...................................................................................................................................120
Chapter 8 Specification of parts.....................................................................................................................................131

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Whole-vehicle Performance Parameters of BYD F0
Product Model and Name
length 0643)retemillim(mm
width 8161)retemillim(mm
Dimension
height 5641)retemillim(mm
Wheelbase 0432)retemillim(mm
track front 0241)retemillim(mm
Track track rear 0141)retemillim(mm
Curb Weight 078)margolik(gk
Gross Weight 5421)margolik(gk
Tire Size 165/60 R14
Approach Angle °(degree)17
Departure Angle °(degree)31
Front Overhang 556)retemillim(mm
Rear Overhang 564)retemillim(mm
Passengers 5
Maximum Speed km/h (kilometer/hour) ≥151
Engine Model BYD371QA
Patternin-line 3-cylinder, 12-value, 4-stroke, water cooled, dual overhead cam,
closed-loop electric fuel injection control
899)retilillim(lmtnemecalpsiD
0006/05)etunimrepdnuor/ttawolik(mpr/wktuptuOrewoPmumixaM
Maximum Gradeability %≥30
Constant-speed One-hundred-kilometer Fuel Economy
(90km/h) L/100km ≤4.2
ruEdradnatSnoissimE opean III/European IV
1.0MT

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Vehicle Identification of BYD F0
Vehicle Identification Number
Two vehicle identification number labels are
pasted respectively on the left upper side of
the instrument panel and the floor beam
under the co-driver seat as shown in the
above figure.
The vehicle identification number is also
marked on the manufactory nameplate at the
bottom of the right side-frame B column as
shown in the above figure.
Figure above shows the fuel grade
indication sign, which is pasted on the inner
side of the fuel lid.
In the above figure, 1 is the indication sign
of engine coolant, and 2 is the warning sign
of cooling fan.
Warning sign of the air conditioning system
Vehicle Identification Number

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What the above figure shows is the warning
sign of the air bag, which is pasted on the
sun visor at the driver side.
What the above figure shows is the
indication sign of the child protection
device, which is pasted above the child
protection lock on the back of the rear
vehicle door.
What the above figure shows is the warning
sign of the co-driver air bag, which is pasted
on the right side of the lower body of the
instrument panel.
What the above figure shows is the
indication sign of the tire pressure, which is
pasted on the lower part of the left front
door lock.
Engine Number
The engine number is marked on the engine
cylinder body as the above figure shows.

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Section 1-1
Chapter 1 Operation of Instruments and Controllers
1. Instrument Panel Exterior
Instrument Panel Exterior ..........................................................................................................................................................5
Combined Meter Exterior ..........................................................................................................................................................7
Indication signs on the combined meter.....................................................................................................................................8

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Instrument Panel Exterior
1. Side duct
2. Tachometer (if equipped)
3. Combined instrument
4. Central air outlet
5. Rearview mirror control
handle
6. Manual transmission
shift handle
7. Parking brake handgrip
8. Power window switch (if
equipped)

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1. Switch of head lights,
turn signal lights and
rear fog lights
2. Switch of wipers and
washers
3. Audio system
4. Switch of front fog
lights (if equipped)
5. Rear defroster switch (if
equipped)
6. Air conditioner control
panel
7. Cigar lighter (if
equipped)
8. A/C switch
9. Emergency alarm light
10. Ignition switch
11. Steering wheel position
adjustment mechanism
12. Engine hood opening
handle

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Combined Meter Exterior
1．Speedometer
2．Fuel gauge
3．Odometer
4．Maintenance indicator
5．Short trip reset button