BYD F3DM - Driving Tips in Winter

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F3DM Owner’s Manual
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Be sure to put the DM transaxle in
“P”, apply parking brake, shut off
the DM system and remove the
ignition key when you leave your
car . Or the vehicle will creep and
start abruptly with the accelerator
pedal being depressed by
mistake. This may cause rapid
acceleration, and lead to death or
serious injury.
Driving Tips in Winter
Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection for engine coolant.
You are required to use the antifreeze
specified by BYD and select the
proper model according to the ambient
temperature.
Improper use of antifreeze may
damage the system components
needed to be cooled, such as engine
and electric motor power.
NOTICE
Do not use plain water, which may
damage the system components
needed to be cooled, such as
engine and electric motor power.
Checking the Auxiliary Battery
Cold temperatures may reduce the
capacity of the auxiliary battery and
power battery, so it must be in top
shape to provide enough power for
winter starting. Visually check the
auxiliary battery is described in section
7-3. BYD authorized dealer can check
charging level of the auxiliary battery
and power battery for you.
Make sure viscosity of the engine oil is
suitable for the cold weather.
Please refer to section 7-2 for information
on recommended viscosity of engine
oil. Leaving a large volume of summer
oil in the engine in winter, may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, please contact BYD
authorized dealer for help.
Avoid Door Lock Freezing
Spray some deicing agent or glycerin
into the door lock hole to prevent the
lock from freezing
Use a washer fluid containing
antifreeze solution.
Such products are available in BYD
authorized dealers and all auto part
stores. Follow the manufacturer’s
direction for how much to mix with
water
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