BYD SEAL Steering Wheel User Guide
With its sleek, flat-bottomed, contemporary steering wheel, the BYD SEAL incorporates user-friendly controls for audio, driving modes, and cruise settings. Its high-quality materials and ergonomic grip improve comfort and provide a sophisticated, driver-focused experience.
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BYD Steering Wheel Guide
Steering Wheel Switches
- ADAS button
- ACC switch
- Panoramic view
- Screen mode
- Distance +
- +/Reset or -/Set
- Distance –
- Left
- Right
- Speech recognition
- Scroll button
- Call
- Mode
- Instrument cluster/Back
Left-hand buttons
ACC switch
- Turns the ACC system on or off.
+/Reset
- Activates the adaptive cruise control (ACC) system and uses the previous system settings.
-/Set
- Sets the current speed to the target cruise speed.
Distance –
- Reduces the distance from the vehicle ahead by one notch when the ACC function is enabled. A total of four notches are available.
Distance +
- Increases the distance by one notch when the ACC function is enabled. A total of four notches are available.
Screen mode
- Switches between the landscape and portrait mode of the infotainment system touchscreen.
Panoramic view
- Turns panoramic view off in panoramic view mode, turns it on when it is not in the mode.
ADAS button
- Turns ICC on or off.
Right-hand buttons Scroll button
- Adjusting infotainment system volume when the instrument cluster is not in menu mode:
- Roll the button upward to increase the volume. The button is non-operational when the volume reaches the highest.
- Roll the button downward to decrease the volume. The button is non-operational when the volume reaches the lowest.
- Press down the button to mute.
- When the instrument cluster is in menu mode:
- Roll the button upward to select the upper level-2 or level-3 menu items.
- Roll the button downward to select the lower level-2 or level-3 menu items.
- Press down the button to go to the next-level menu or confirm the current setting.
CAUTION
- The infotainment system is muted once the instrument cluster is set to the menu mode. To adjust infotainment system volume, exit the instrument cluster menu mode first.
Left/Right buttons
- Infotainment system
- In radio mode:
- Press
the button to select previous radio station. - Press
the button to select next radio station.
- Press
- When the infotainment system is in USB/Bluetooth music/third-party music app/other modes:
- Press the button to play the previous track (track number -1).
- Press the button to select a record upward on the Bluetooth call record or phonebook screen.
- Press the button to play the next track (track number +1).
- Press the button to select a record downward on the Bluetooth call record or phonebook screen.
- Press
- In radio mode:
- Instrument cluster
- When the instrument cluster is in menu mode:
- Pressthe button to switch to level-1 menu and its submenus on the left.
- Press the button to switch to level-1 menu and its submenus on the right.
- Press
- When the instrument cluster is in menu mode:
Call
- Press this button to make or receive a call. (The audio system is muted at the same time.)
- When a Bluetooth-unrelated screen is currently displayed, press this button to switch to the phone selection screen if Bluetooth is disconnected, or to the Dial screen if Bluetooth is connected.
- After entering a phone number on the Dial screen or selecting a record on the Call Log or Contacts screen, press this button to dial the number.
- When Bluetooth is connected, but no phone number is entered on the Dial screen, press this button to switch to the Call Log screen. Press this button again to call the first dialed number on the call history.
Speech recognition
- Press this button for the infotainment touchscreen to switch to the voice recognition screen.
- Press this button again to re-enter a voice command.
Instrument cluster/Back
- When the instrument cluster is not in the menu mode, press this button to view the instrument cluster menu.
- When the instrument cluster is in menu mode, press this button to return to the upper-level screen, or to exit the menu if there is no upper-level screen.
- When on the Bluetooth call screen, press this button to end the call.
Mode button
- Selecting a mode: Press the Mode button to switch between media apps, peripherals, and pre-installed third-party audio/video apps.
Horn
- Press the horn button area to honk the horn, and release to stop honking.
CAUTION
- Avoid pressing honking for too long, as the horn may be damaged.
REMINDER
- Observe the traffic laws and use the horn properly.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Manually*
- To adjust the steering wheel position, hold it and operate as follows:
- Push down the steering wheel adjustment handle, adjust the steering wheel to the desired position, and then return the handle to its original position.
REMINDER
- Never adjust the steering wheel while driving, as this is under risk of impaired vehicle control, which can lead to accidents.
- After adjusting the steering wheel, move it up and down to verify that it is securely locked.
Power-Assisted Steering Mode Settings
- The feel of steering assistance varies from person to person, and so do the evaluation and needs for this feel.
- To set the steering mode, go to the Infotainment touchscreen → Vehicle Settings → Intelligent Chassis → Steering Assist setting and select Comfort or Sport.
REMINDER
- When the vehicle is running at high speed, if you feel the steering wheel is light, it is suggested to set the power-assisted steering mode to sport mode.
Switches
Light Switches
Set the light switch to 
to turn off all lights except for daytime running lights.
Auto lights
Set the light switch to 
REMINDER
- The light intensity sensor is located on the top of the windshield. Do not block the sensor or let anything splash on it.
Position lights
Set the light switch to
to turn on position lights.
Low beam
Set the light switch to
to turn on the low beam.
Rear fog lights
Set the light switch
to turn on rear fog lights.
High beam
Set the light switch to
Overtaking light
Pull up the lever (toward the steering wheel) to turn on the overtaking light. Release the lever for the light switch to automatically reset. The overtaking light turns off.
Turn signals
- Push up the lever to signal right turn. The right turn signal and its indicator on the instrument cluster flash.
- Pull down the lever to signal left turn. The left turn signal and its indicator on the instrument cluster flash.
CAUTION
- Once turned on, turn signals continue flashing even after the handle is released. They will turn off after the vehicle goes around the bend. Depending on the driver’s habit, the turn signal will reset after the vehicle turns around under some extreme conditions.
Auto light off
- Conditions to activate the auto light off function: To activate this function, set the light switch to or and switch off the vehicle power.
- With the function is activated, the headlight, position light, rear fog light and high beam turn off in 10 seconds if the driver’s door is closed.
- When the auto light off function is activated, the headlights, position lights, rear fog lights, and high beams turn off in 10 minutes if the driver’s door is open.
- After the lights turn off automatically, if the light status changes, these lights come on in the new status. If the conditions to activate the auto light off function are still met, the function is activated again.
- Disabling of the auto light off function: When the vehicle is powered on, the auto light off function is disabled, and the light switch can be operated normally.
- If the auto light off function has turned off the lights and the anti-theft alarm system has been armed, disarming the alarm system makes the lights come on again automatically. If the driver’s door remains closed, the lights go off again after 10 seconds. But if any door is open, it turns off the light in 10 minutes.
Advanced turn-on/delayed turn-off (Follow me home)* of headlights
- Delayed turn-off of headlights:
- When the combination switch is turned to,or and you are about to leave the vehicle and set the power mode to “OFF”, execute the “Follow me home” function, corresponding lights will light up for 10s (or a set time) and the light off.
- When the combination switch is turned to
- Advanced turn-on of headlights:
- When the combination switch is turned to,or and you approach and unlock the vehicle to execute the “Follow me home” function, corresponding lights will light up for 10s (or a set time).
- When the combination switch is turned to
CAUTION
- The time for the advanced turn-on/delayed turn-off of the headlights is 10s by default, but you can be change it in the Infotainment interface.
Wiper Switch
Front Windshield Wipers and Washer
- The lever is used to control the windshield wipers and washer. It has five modes:
Slow
Auto wipers/Intermittent
Off
Point-wiping
- Push up or pull down the lever to select a mode.
- In slow and fast modes, the wiper operates continuously.
- Pulling down the lever from the position activates the point-wiping mode . The wipers wipe at a low speed until you release the lever.
Auto wipers/Intermittent
- The rain sensor automatically controls the operation mode of wipers based on the rainfall, and it is located in front of the interior rearview mirror on the front windshield inside the vehicle.
- To use the automatic wiper function, turn the wiper switch to the automatic mode, go to infotainment touchscreen → Vehicle Settings → Greeting and toggle Automatic Wiper on.
- To use the intermittent wiper function, turn the wiper switch to the automatic mode, and toggle Automatic Wiper off in infotainment touchscreen → → Vehicle Settings → Greeting.
- The automatic wiper function has four sensitivity levels. The higher the lever, the higher the sensitivity. When using the automatic wiper function, change the sensitivity by adjusting the toggle based on real-time rain conditions. If the wiper reacts to rain too quickly, reduce the sensitivity; if the wiper reacts to rain too slowly, increase the sensitivity.
Front windshield wipers and washer
- To clean the front windshield, pull the wiper switch lever backward (towards the steering wheel) so that the washer sprays washing fluid while the wipers operate.
- The washer spray will stop when the stick is released, and the wipers will operate twice then stop.
Driver’s Door Switches
Power Window Switches
- When the ignition switch is on OK, all the window switches can lift up and down the window. After the vehicle is powered OFF, no power windows can be regulated.
Driver side windows control switch
There are two gears of window control, like the figure① and ②.
Manual operation
- Press the window regulator switch to ① mode position and keep it (for vehicles without anti-pinch function, directly press and hold the window regulator switch) to lower the window; releasing the switch can immediately stop the window lowering; pull up the window regulator switch to ① mode position and keep it (for vehicles without anti-pinch function, directly pull up and hold the window regulator switch) to raise the window; releasing the switch can immediately stop the window raising.
Auto lifting
- Press the window regulator switch to ② mode position and release it to automatically lower the window; pull up the window switch to ② mode position and release it to automatically raise the window.
Anti-pinch function
- The anti-pinch function automatically stops the window glass from closing and withdraws it a certain distance, if an obstruction is sensed while the window is closing.
REMINDER
- Do not intentionally test the anti-pinch function by jamming any part of your body into the window.
- The anti-pinch function may not work if an object is jammed into the window when it is almost completely closed.
- Windows with anti-pinch function can control opening or closing the window by “intelligent voice assist”.
Automatic window rolling-up and anti-pinch failure
- If the window working indicator flashes, the automatic window closes and anti-pinch functions fail, follow the steps given below to restore the functions.
- Pull up and hold the manual closing gear of the regulator switch to allow the window to lift to the top position and keep the window stall at the top position for 400 ms, until the switch indicator changes from flashing to staying on. This means that initialization has been completed. The anti-pinch module has all functions except the soft stop function. When the window glass runs down to the locked rotation (400 ms), it has a soft stop function.
Delay function
- After the vehicle is powered off, if the front doors are not open, the four-door window controller has a 10min roll-up/down delay period. During this period, the windows can still be rolled up and down. If either of the front doors is opened during this period, the delay function is canceled, and the four-door window controller can no longer be used to operate the windows.
WARNING
- Before closing a power window, ensure passengers’ hands are not placed upon the window glass; pinching of hands or fingers can result in serious injuries.
Window lock button
- After pressing the “window lock” button, the driver can control the windows on the four doors, and the window regulator switches on the rear passenger sides are turned off with indicators off at the same time.
Central Locking
The driver door is equipped with power door lock switches. Both switches can lock or unlock all doors.
Locking
Press the central lock button. All doors are locked and the red lock indicator lights up.
Unlocking
Press the central unlock button. All doors are unlocked and the red lock indicator turns off.
Side Mirror Switches Side mirror selection buttons
Right side mirror button
Side mirror adjustment buttons
Press this button to adjust the side mirror lens to a right position.
Power side mirror fold switch
Press this button to fold the side mirrors.
REMINDER
- If the side mirrors are frozen, use a jet deicer to clean the mirror surfaces rather than operating the controller or scraping them.
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Passenger Side Window Switch
When the ignition switch is on OK, the window control switch on the front right and rear can control the corresponding window lift.
Odometer Switch
- Press the odometer switch to switch between “Total Mileage” – “Mileage 1” – “Mileage 2” – “Total Mileage”. The switching status is displayed accordingly on the instrument cluster.
- Press and hold “Mileage 1” and “Mileage 2” to clear the mileage information.
Mode Switches
- Snow mode button
- Press down the snow mode switch① to put the vehicle in snow mode.
- This mode is recommended on fairly strong surfaces covered in slippery materials such as grass, snow, ice, or gravel.
- In snow mode, traction and control features are optimized, but it is recommended to press the accelerator pedal slowly and control the speed.
- Press down the snow mode switch① to put the vehicle in snow mode.
CAUTION
- ESC system may limit the vehicle’s torque. Therefore, temporarily shutting down the system may help if the vehicle skids and gets stuck in soft snow. The ESC system must be restarted after conditions are back to normal (See ESC operation instructions).
- Roll the scroll button② to switch ECO, NORMAL and SPORT modes cyclically.
Front Passenger Airbag Switch (PAB)*
Front passenger airbag switch (PAB switch)
- Turn the PAB switch (if provided) to “ON” or “OFF” to enable or disable the front passenger front airbag.
- Before driving, repeatedly check the PAB switch status based on the seating situation of the front passenger seat to confirm that the PAB is in the correct state.
- Enable or disable the front passenger airbag according to the use of the front passenger seat:
- When the switch is ON, the front passenger airbag is activated. The front passenger airbag indicator “PASSENGER AIRBAG” is solid on, “ON” and
come on, and “OFF” and are off. The front passenger airbag deploys in the event of a moderate to severe collision that meets the necessary deployment conditions.
- When the switch is ON, the front passenger airbag is activated. The front passenger airbag indicator “PASSENGER AIRBAG” is solid on, “ON” and
- When the switch is OFF, the front passenger airbag is deactivated. The passenger airbag indicator “PASSENGER AIRBAG” is solid on, “ON” and are off, and “OFF” and come on. The front passenger airbag do not deploy in the event of a moderate to severe collision that meets the necessary deployment conditions.
WARNING
- When the front passenger seat is occupied with an adult, the passenger airbag switch must be turned to “ON” to always keep the front passenger airbag active.
- When the front passenger seat is occupied with an infant or child in a rear-facing child restraint, the driver should check that the PAB switch is off and the PAB is disabled.
- If the front passenger airbag remains active when the passenger airbag switch is off, immediately contact a BYD authorized dealer or service provider.
- If the recommendations above are not followed, there is a high risk of serious passenger injury or even casualty.
CAUTION
- To prevent damage to the airbag system, please operate PAB switch when the vehicle is on “OFF”.
- The rear seat is the preferred choice for installing a child restraint.
Hazard Warning Light Switch
When the
button is pressed, all turn signals and turn signal indicators on the instrument cluster start flashing. They all stop flashing when the button is
CAUTION
- The hazard warning lights are used to alert drivers and pedestrians of possible risks.
Emergency Call (E-Call)*
E-Call status indicator
E-call is short for “emergency call”. When this vehicle suffers a serious collision or gets in an emergency, pressing this button connects to the call center with the highest priority. The customer service staff will obtain important user and vehicle data, and will assist the user in escaping danger, dispatching an ambulance to the scene immediately if necessary to ensure the user’s safety.
- Pressing and holding the SOS button for 1 second ≤t≤10 seconds triggers the E-Call system manually, and pressing and holding the button for 10- 20 seconds does not.
- To cancel an emergency call made by mistake, press the SOS button a second time within five seconds.
- The E-Call system activates automatically in the event of airbag deployment or the detection of a severe collision.
- When triggered, the system automatically makes an emergency call and communicates standard information to a public safety answering point.
CAUTION
- The SOS button will be considered to be short-circuited (button stuck) if you press and hold the SOS button for over 20 seconds. In that case, the E-Call cannot be triggered manually.
- The dialed emergency call cannot be canceled manually. The E-Call system will begin 60-minute callback time after the call is hung up by the public safety answering point or has not been answered 10 consecutive times.
| Status | LED Indicator | Beeping |
| Ignition off or E-Call system failure | Off | \ |
| Power-on self-check mode | Flashing fast – 2 Hz | \ |
| Ignition on and self-check passed | Solid on if self-check is passed | \ |
| E-Call connecting | Flashing – 1 Hz | A beep |
| E-Call connected | Flashing – 1 Hz | A beep |
| E-Call ended | Solid on | Two beeps after E-Call ends |
| Callback time (60 minutes by default) | Flashing extremely slowly -0.2 Hz | \ |
Interior Light Switch
Configuration 1 Front Interior Lights Switches
Configuration 2 Side Interior Light Switch
With the ignition off and DOOR option selected, interior lights will go off after the door have remained open for a period of time. If there are other operations during this period, the timer will be restarted. (To turn on or off the “DOOR” gear, slide down the top status bar on the infotainment screen to display the shortcut page.)
Ambient Lights
To control the brightness, color and area of the ambient light, go to infotainment touchscreen → Vehicle Settings → Ambient Light.
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