BYD F3DM User Manual

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F3DM Owner’s Manual
Foreword
Thank you for choosing BYD F3DM. Your selection of BYD Auto is a wise investment. It will give you years of
pleased driving. Reading this manual thoroughly can get familiar with the operation and enhance the enjoyment
of driving your new vehicle. Keep this manual properly in your vehicle for future reference. Please also transfer
this manual upon resale of your vehicle so that the next owner can still access the useful information for F3DM.
BYD F3DM adopts Dual Mode power system with power train, dual pressure controller, and power battery. As
the wiring structure is complicated, please do not modify, remove or disassemble any subsystem of the hybrid
vehicle without permission, such as vehicle alarm, sound system and other electronic components. Otherwise,
it may affect your vehicle’s performance or cause serious injuries to you or others. In addition, damage,
performance problems or injuries resulting from the modication are not covered by BYD’s warranty.
This manual is guidance of operating BYD F3DM properly rather than an indication about congurations of BYD
F3DM. For any information about congurations, please read corresponding contract (if have), or consult your
BYD authorized dealers. Illustrations in this manual are for reference only, which may vary with actual vehicles.
For the sake of product upgrades from time to time, we reserve the full right to make changes to the information
on technology, features and spare parts at any time without prior notice.
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BYD F3DM Specifications

General

Brand	BYD
Model	F3DM
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions

Important Information Before Driving Your Vehicle

Chapter 1: Operations of Instruments and Controllers

Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel and Rear-view Mirrors

Instruments and Maintenance Indicators

Explains dashboard instruments, warning lights, and maintenance indicators.

Ignition Switch, Parking Brake and Parking Assistance System

Charging System

Explains the vehicle's charging system, performance parameters, and usage.

Chapter 2: F3DM Auto Driving

Starting and Driving

Guidance on starting the DM system and general driving procedures.

In Case of An Emergency

Procedures for common emergency situations like car not starting or overheating.

Maintenance and Care Instructions

General guidelines for vehicle maintenance and care requirements.

Self-maintenance

Chapter 3: Starting and Driving

Before Starting the DM System

Safety Check Before Driving

Essential safety checks to perform on the vehicle before driving.

Chapter 4: In Case of An Emergency

If the Car Cannot Start

Troubleshooting steps for when the vehicle fails to start.

If the DM System Stalls in Driving

What to do if the DM system stops working while the vehicle is in motion.

If the Car Overheats

Actions to take if the vehicle's engine or electric motor overheats.

If the Car Has Flat Tires

Procedure and safety precautions for changing a flat tire.

If Car-towing is Needed

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Care Instructions

Maintenance Requirements

Does Your Car Need Repairing?

Identifies common signs and symptoms that may indicate the need for vehicle repair.

BYD F3DM Maintenance Schedule

Provides the recommended maintenance schedule based on mileage and time intervals.

Chapter 7: Self-maintenance

Engine and Chassis