BYD F0 - Before starting the engine; Engine starting methods; Safety examinations before driving

BYD AUTO F0 Owner’s Manual
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Before starting the engine
1. Before entering the vehicle, check the
surrounding environment.
2. Adjust the seat position, the seat
height, the backset angle, the height of
the head protection device and the
angle of the steering wheel.
3. Adjust the internal and exterior
rearview mirrors.
4. Lock all the doors.
5. Fasten the seat belt well.
Engine starting methods
(a) Before starting
1. Put down the parking brake.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and
auxiliary devices.
3. Set the shift bar at the neutral gear.
4. Press the clutch pedal to the bottom
and do not release it until the vehicle
is started.
(b) Engine starting
Before starting the engine, make sure the
work described in “(a) before starting”
has been done.
Normal starting procedures
The multi-point fuel injection system in the
engine will automatically control the
mixture of air and fuel used for starting. You
can perform cold or hot engine start
according to the following procedures.
Turn the key to position “III” to start the
engine. After the engine is started, release
the key.
Then engine can heat up by driving rather
than by running idle. Steadily run the engine
to pre-heat the driving vehicle until the
temperature of the engine coolant rises to
the normal range.
If the engine stalls
Start it again according to the normal
starting procedures.
If the engine can not start
Refer to “If the vehicle cannot be started”
in Section
Notice
 The engine starting attempt
should be finished within 3 seconds;
otherwise, it may lead to overheat of
the starter and the wire system.
 Avoid over-speed running of the
engine.
 If the engine is difficult to start
or always stalls, it should be
examined immediately.
Safety examinations before driving
Before starting, it’s best to examine the
vehicle carefully. It takes only minutes but
will bring you driving safety and enjoyment.
As long as you have a basic knowledge of
each part, you can examine the vehicle.
Alternatively, you can ask a BYD
authorized service station to examine it for
you.
Friendly Tips
z If the examination is done in a
closed garage, make sure the garage
is well ventilated. The engine exhaust
is poisonous.