216 6-2 Regular Maintenance
● If you have to drive the vehicle on saline and alkaline roads in winter,
or if you live by the sea, be sure to wash the vehicle parts in contact
with the ground at least once a month by using water cannon or steam
to wash the chassis and wheel guards to reduce corrosion. Wash the
vehicle chassis thoroughly after winter.
■ Check paint and trims on the vehicle body.
● If the paint coat is found with any chips or cracks, it should be repaired
at once to prevent corrosion. If any chipping or cracking coat peels off
from the metal surface, drive the vehicle to a BYD authorized service
provider for repair.
■ Check the interior of the compartment.
● Moisture and dust always deposit beneath the carpet and cause
corrosion. Therefore, frequently check the positions beneath carpets
to make sure that these positions are dry.
● Take special care and use proper containers to transport chemical
products, detergents, chemical fertilizers, salts, and other substances.
Clear any splashing or leaking substances at once and keep dry of the
containers.
■ Use fenders.
● Using fenders can protect the vehicle if the vehicle runs in saline and
alkaline areas or on a road covered by gravels. It is better to use
fenders with larger sizes and install them on the vehicle closer to the
ground.
■ Park the vehicle in a well-ventilated and dry place.
Maintenance Tips for Painted Surface
■ To prevent causing color nonconformity or poor bonding, do not conduct
secondary paint spraying if the top coat has no obvious scratches.
■ For long-time parking, the vehicle should be parked in the garage or at a
well-ventilated place. In addition, the vehicle should be parked with a
special cover in winter. For temporary parking, the vehicle should be
parked at a shady and cool place.
■ Prevent causing strong impact, bumping or scratches on paint film of the
vehicle body. It is better to have the painted surface with scratches,
indentations or peels repaired by a professional automobile beauty shop.
■ Do not touch the painted surface of vehicle body with greasy hand, or wipe
the painted surface with a piece of greasy wiping cloth at will. To prevent
causing any chemical reaction, do not place a greasy tool or wiping cloth
containing organic solvent on the vehicle body.
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