Fire Prevention ● When parking the vehicle, try to avoid sun exposure. To prevent vehicle fires in a timely and effective manner, pay attention to the following during use of the vehicle: ● When the vehicle is parked, especially in summer, do check whether there are any flammables such as dry grasses, dead woods, leaves or wheat straws under the vehicle. If any, a fire may be caused. ● No flammable or explosive items are allowed in the vehicle. ● Temperatures may reach 60-70°C in a vehicle exposed to direct sunlight in summer. Therefore, flammable and explosive items, such as lighters, cleaning agents and perfumes, stored in the vehicle can cause a fire or even explosion easily.
● When the vehicle is running, avoid driving on the road sections piled up with flammables such as dry leaves, wheat straws and grasses, or immediately stop the vehicle to check whether any flammables are carried along after passing such road sections. 04 ● Make sure cigarettes are thoroughly put out. ● Smoking is harmful to your health and may cause a fire. Cigarettes that not thoroughly put out may cause a fire. ● Keep a lightweight fire extinguisher in the vehicle and know how to use it. USING AND DRIVING ● In order to ensure vehicle safety, a fire extinguisher should be equipped in the vehicle, and be checked and replaced regularly.
Also, you should familiarize yourself with use of the fire extinguisher and be prepared for any accidents. ● It is recommended to go to a BYD authorized dealer or service provider for regular vehicle checks. ● Check vehicle wiring, connections, wiring harnesses, insulation, and fixed position regularly. Deal with identified problems promptly. ● Disconnect the negative cable of the low-voltage battery when the vehicle is being serviced or repaired. ● Do not refit vehicle wiring or add any unauthorized electrical appliance. ● In the event of a fire in the vehicle, take effective measures in a timely and calm manner to minimize any losses:
● The addition of extra electrical appliances, such as high-power audio systems and light fixtures may overload and overheat the wiring harness and increase the risk of fire. ● Fires typically show initial warning signs, such as abnormal noises and odors in the vehicle body. When abnormal conditions are found, turn off and stop the vehicle immediately. It is best to park the vehicle in a windproof place, and then put out the fire using the fire extinguisher in the vehicle. ● Improper refitting of electrical appliances or wiring may cause a fire due to contact resistance and abnormal heating. Fuses or other replacement wires in excess of relevant electrical rating are strictly prohibited.
● Call the fire alarm in time, and also dial the insurance company's reporting number and ask the company to come to the fire site for handling. ● Select a proper parking location. 103