BYD SEAL EV - Starting and Driving; Starting the Vehicle; Safety Check before Driving

Starting and
Driving
Starting the Vehicle
Preparations Before Driving
• Check the surroundings before getting
into the vehicle.
•
Adjust seat position, seat back angle,
cushion height, headrest height, and
the steering wheel angle and height.
• Adjust interior rearview mirror and
side mirrors.
•
Close all doors.
• Fasten the seat belts.
Safety Check Before Driving
It is advisable to carry out a safety check
before driving long distances, which may
ensure your driving safety and enhance
your driving experiences. The vehicle can
also be taken to a BYD authorized dealer
or service provider for inspection.
Exterior
• Tires: Check tire pressure and
carefully inspect tires for any cut,
damage, foreign material, anomaly,
and excessive wear.
• Lug nuts: Check whether nuts are loose
or missing.
• Lighting: Make sure headlights,
position lights, turn signals and all
other lights are working normally.
Check headlight intensity.
Interior
• Seat belts: Check whether seat belts
can be properly fastened. Verify that
seat belts are not worn or scratched.
• Instrument cluster: Particularly,
verify that maintenance indicator,
instrument cluster lighting, and
defroster work properly.
• Brake pedal: Verify that there is
enough space for the brake pedal to
work.
• Iron Starter Battery and cable: Inspect
connectors for any corrosion or
looseness and any cracks in starter
iron battery housing.
In the engine compartment
• Spare fuses: Verify that spare fuses of
all rated charges in the fuse box are
available.
•
Coolant level: Verify that coolant level
is correct.
Check after starting
•
Instrument cluster: Verify that
maintenance indicator and
speedometer work properly.
• Brakes: In a safe area, drive the
vehicle straight, hold the steering
wheel tightly, decelerate and apply the
brake. Verify that the vehicle maintains
a straight direction.
• Other abnormalities: Check for loose
parts, leaks, and unusual noises.
If everything is OK, enjoy driving with
con󽗉dence.
Starting the Vehicle
In normal cases, start the vehicle as
below:
• Carry a valid smart key with you,
depress the brake pedal ② and press
the START/STOP button ① at the same
time, and then the OK indicator on
the instrument cluster will illuminate,
indicating that the vehicle is ready to
be driven.
• Shift to D or R position, and then
the electrical parking brake will be
released automatically. Do not start
driving the vehicle until hearing
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USING AND DRIVING