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Adjust interior rearview mirror and
side mirrors.
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Close all doors.
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Fasten the seat belts.
Safety Check Before Driving
It is advisable to carry out a safety check
before driving long distance, which may
ensure your driving safety and enhance
your driving experience. The vehicle can
also be taken to a BYD authorized dealer
or service provider for inspection.
Exterior
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Tires: Check tire pressure and
carefully inspect tires for any cut,
damage, foreign material, anomaly,
and excessive wear.
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Lug nuts: Ensure all nuts are 󽗉tted and
tightened.
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Lighting: Make sure headlights,
position lights, turn signals and all
other lights are working normally.
Check headlight intensity.
Interior
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Seat belts: Check whether seat belts
can be properly fastened. Verify that
seat belts are not worn or scratched.
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Instrument cluster: Particularly,
verify that maintenance indicator,
instrument cluster lighting, and
defroster work properly.
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Release the brake pedal: Verify that
there is enough space for the brake
pedal to work.
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Low-voltage battery and cable: Inspect
connectors for any corrosion or
looseness and any cracks in low-
voltage battery housing.
In the engine compartment
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Spare fuses: Verify that spare fuses of
all rated charges in the fuse box are
available.
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Coolant level: Verify that coolant level
is correct.
Check after starting
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Instrument cluster: Con󽗉rm that
the maintenance indicator and the
speedometer work normally.
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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.
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Other abnormalities: Check for loose
parts, leaks, and unusual noises.
If everything is OK, just enjoy your
driving.
Starting the Vehicle
Starting the vehicle in normal cases:
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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 illuminates,
indicating that the vehicle is ready for
driving.
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Shift to "D" or "R" position, and
then the electrical parking brake will
be released automatically. Do not
start driving the vehicle until hearing
a motor release sound from the
electrical parking brake system.
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