BYD F3/F3R User manual

F3/F3R OWNER’S MANUAL
Owner’s Manual to BYD F3/F3R
BYD Auto Co., Ltd.

F3/F3R OWNER’S MANUAL
Foreword
Thanks for choosing BYD F3/F3R. To help you operate and maintain BYD F3/F3R, please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly.
BYD F3 uses electric injection engine, and the wiring harness is very complex, so please do not install the following additional electric equipment by
yourself: burglar alarm, central control lock, power window, audio devices and so on. Any damages or malfunctions caused by the above
modifications are not covered by warranty.
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or
damage.
The types of warning, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows:
Important Information
NOTICE
Be convenient to overhaul, please abide the following.
All pictures in this manual are schematic and only for references.
BYD reserves the right to modify the technical features and
specifications in this manual without notice.
Thanks for choosing BYD F3/F3R. All suggestions are welcome.
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people or
damages to your vehicle.
When you see the safety symbol shown above, it means:
“Do not …”; “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this happen”.

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CONTENTS
Section 1 Operation of Instruments and Controls ...............................................................................................................................
7
1. Overview of instrument panel
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7
2. Keys and doors
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16
3. Seats, seat belts, steering wheel and mirrors ...............................................................................................................................39
4. Light, wipers, defogger, and HUD (Head-up Display)
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60
5. Instruments and service reminder indicators ...............................................................................................................................71
6. Ignition switch, manual transmission, and parking brake ............................................................................................................................
82
7. Car audio system ...............................................................................................................................
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90
8. Air conditioning system ...............................................................................................................................
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103
9. Other equipment ...............................................................................................................................
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119
Section 2 Driving Information for BYD F3
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128
Section 3 Starting and Driving
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142
Section 4 In Case of an Emergency
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152

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Section 5 Corrosion Precaution and Appearance Care ...............................................................................................................................
169
Section 6 Maintenance Requirements...............................................................................................................................
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179
Section 7 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance...............................................................................................................................
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191
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................................
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192
2. Engine and chassis...............................................................................................................................
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199
3. Electrical components ............................................................................................................................... .....................................................
212
Section 8 Specifications
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226

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Technical Specifications and Vehicle Identification
Technical specifications of BYD F3
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Type In-line 4-cylinder, 16-vavle, water-cooled, natural air inflow, SOHC
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Max. gradeability (%) ≥30
* The actual fuel consumption depends on many factors, like vehicle condition, road condition,
and driving habit.
Technical specifications of BYD F3R
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kg

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Type In-line 4-cylinder, 16-vavle, water-cooled, natural air inflow, SOHC
48518841)lm(tnemecalpsiD
5.379787)Wk(rewop.xaM
Max. gradeability (%) ≥30
* The actual fuel consumption depends on many factors, like vehicle condition, road condition, and driving habit.

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BYD F3 vehicle identification
VIN:
The VINs are set in the engine cabin
separately and on the upper left of the
panel, as shown in Figure 1. This is the
VIN of BYD-F3 for the car owner to
register. The Plate-2 shows the VIN as
well.
The above picture indicates
the fuel specification which is set
in the inner part of the cap.
1. Cooling water indicating plate
2. A/C system alarm plate
3. Cooling fan alarm plate
4. CNG
plate
12 3 4
standard indicating
Figure 1.
n in Figure 1.

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The picture above refers to children-
protection system indication which is
downward to the children-protection
lock on the inner side of the rear door.
(4G1 series engine)
As showed in the picture above, the
number of Engine is indicated on the
cylinder.
CNG bottle alarm plate
Engine No.

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The picture above shows the tire
pressure indication which is set
below the lock ring of left front
door
(473 series engine)
As showed in the picture above, the
number of Engine is indicated on the
cylinder.
Engine No.

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Section 1 Operation of Instruments and Controls
SECTION 1-1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Overview of instrument panel
Instrument panel overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Combined instrument overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
Indicator symbols on the combined instrument………………………………………………………………………………………………… … 14

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Section1OperationofInstruments and Controls
SECTION1-1
OPERATIONOFINSTRUMENTSANDCONTROLS
1.Overviewofinstrumentpanel
Instrumentpaneloverview……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
Combinedinstrumentoverview………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
Indicatorsymbolsonthecombinedinstrument……………………………………………………………………………………………………14
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Instrument panel overview(MT)
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Front interior light and switch (Electric
sunroof switch, option)
6. Power window switches(Option)
7. Glove box
8. Cup holder(Option)
9. Console box(Option)
10. Rear ashtray(Option)
11. Parking control assembly
12. Gear shift lever(MT)
13. Auxiliary box
14. Hook lock release lever
15. Power window lock switch(Option)
16. Central door lock switch(Option)

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Instrument panel overview(AT)
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Front interior light and switch (electric
sun roof switch, option)
6. Power window switches(Option)
7. Glove box
8. Cup holder(Option)
9. Console box
10. Rear ashtray
11. Parking control assembly
12. Gear shift lever(AT)
13. Auxiliary box
14. Hook lock release lever
15. Power window lock switch(Option)
16. Central door lock switch(Option)

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With manual air conditioning controls
1. Leftward combination switches (Light)
2. Rightward combination switches (Wiper and washer)
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Car audio
5. Electronic clock(Option)
6. A/C switch
7. Glove box
8. Front ashtray
9. Cigarette lighter assembly
10. Rear window defogger switch(Option)
11. Ignition switch unit
12. Tilt steering lock release lever
13. Burglar alarm indicator
14. Outer power rearview mirror control
switches(Option)
15. Rear fog lamp switch
16. Vice-driver seat trump switch (Option)
17. Reverse radar switch (Option)

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With automatic air conditioning controls
1. Leftward combination switches (Light )
2. Rightward combination switches (Wiper
and washer)
3. Reverse indicator (Reverse radar switch)
4. Car audio
5. Electronic clock
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. A/C controls
8. Auxiliary box
9. Front ashtray
10. Cigarette lighter assembly
11. Rear window defogger switch
12. Ignition switch
13. Tilt steering lock release lever
14. Burglar alarm indicator
15. Outer power rearview mirrors
16. Rear fog light switch

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Combined Instrument overview
1. Tachometer 2. Speedometer 3.Coolant temperature indicator 4. Fuel gauge 5.Odometer

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Combined Instrument overview (AT)
1. Tachometer 2.Speedometer 3.Coolant temperature indicator 4.Fuel gauge 5 odometer

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Indicator symbols on the combined instrument
Brake system warning indicator * Door opening warning indicator *
Driver’s seat belt reminder * SRS warning indicator *
Discharge warning indicator * Tail light indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning indicator* Headlight high beam indicator
Malfunction indicator * Turn signal indicator
Low fuel level warning indicator * Front fog light indicator
ABS warning indicator * Rear fog light indicator
The indicators marked with * are service reminder indicators. For details, please see “Instrument and service reminder indicators” in Section 1-5.
Indicator symbols on the combined instrument (AT)

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Brake system warning light *
Door opening warning
light *
Parking indicator
light(AT)
Driver’s seat belt reminder light* SRS warning light*
Reverse indicator
light(AT)
Discharge warning light * Tail light indicator *
Neutral indicator
light(AT)
Low engine oil pressure warning light*
Headlight high beam
Indicator Light
Driving indicator
light(AT)
Engine malfunction indicator light *
Turn signal indicator
lights
3rd gear indicator
light(AT)
Low fuel level warning light*
Front fog light indicator
light
2nd gear indicator
light(AT)
ABS warning light*
Rear fog light indicator
light
Low gear indicator
light(AT)
The indicators marked with * are service reminder indicators. For details, please see “Instrument and Service reminder indicators” insection 1-5.

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SECTION 1-2
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
2. Keys and doors
Keys…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 17
Side doors……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Wireless remote control……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……
Power windows……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 25
Luggage compartment lid…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
Back door…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28
Engine hood……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…
…… 29
Anti-theft system…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Fuel tank cap………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Electric sun roof……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
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