4-5 Use of driver assistance functions
■ When ESP system is turned off
● Must be careful for driving at a speed suitable for road conditions. ESP system
can be used to ensure the stability and driving force of the car; if it is not
necessary, it cannot be turned off.
■ Replace the tires
● Ensure that all tires have the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity. In addition, must inflate the tire to the recommended tire pressure.
● If the car is mounted with different tires, ABS and ESP systems will not be
operated normally.
● For details on replacement of tires or wheels, it is recommended to contact BYD
Auto Authorized Service Station.
■ Tires and suspensions.
● The use of tires or modified suspensions with any faults may have an impact on
the driving safety system and may cause the system fault.
■ In the following cases, ABS will not be operated effectively:
● Use tires with insufficient adhesion (such as, use the excessively worn tires on
snow roads);
● The car slips when driving at high speed on slippery roads. ABS is not designed
to shorten the braking distance of the car.
■ In the following cases, must keep a safe distance from the front cars:
● When driving on muddy, sandy or snowy roads;
● When driving on pitted or uneven roads;
● When driving on bumpy roads.
■ In the following cases, TCS may not be operated effectively:
● When driving on slippery roads, even if the TCS system is operated normally, it
may not be able to control the direction and achieve the power requirements;
● Do not drive the car in the conditions where the stability and power may be lost.