136 4-4 Starting and Driving
■ After energy feedback intensity is set, it can be memorized. Even if the
vehicle has been powered off, the energy feedback mode set previously
can still be kept at the time of next powering on.
■ It is required to avoid setting the feedback intensity when the vehicle is
running at high speed. Otherwise, it may distract the driver's attention,
causing an accident.
■ When the power battery SOC is low, the vehicle generates less power than
that when the power battery SOC is high.
Safety inspections before driving
Before driving the vehicle for a long distance, it is preferred that safety
inspection of the vehicle be carried out or have it checked by a BYD authorized
service provider to guarantee your driving safety and increase driving pleasure.
General exterior inspections of the vehicle
■ Tires: check the tire pressure and carefully check the tire surface for
notches, damage and foreign particles and check the tires for abnormality
and excessive wear.
■ Wheel nuts: make sure all nuts are present and tightly fitted.
■ Lights: confirm that all headlights, position lamps, and turn signals and
other lights work normally. Check the light density of headlights.
General interior inspections of the vehicle
■ Seat belt: Check whether the buckle can be fastened firmly. Confirm that
no seat belt is worn or scratched.
■ Combination instrument: especially confirm that the maintenance prompt
indicator, the instrument light and the defroster work normally.
■ Brake pedal: confirm that the brake pedal has enough movement space.
■ Engine LV (low voltage) battery and cables: check whether the connectors
are corroded or loose and whether the engine LV (low voltage) battery shell
has any cracks.
General interior inspections of front compartment
■ Standby fuses: confirm that all types of fuses with various rated charges in
the fuse box have been provided.
■ Coolant level: confirm that the coolant level is normal.
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