How to Jump Start a BYD Qin?
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Remove the buckle of the battery box to open the battery protective cover. All operations on the battery should be performed with the engine off. Take one jumper cable, connect one end to the positive terminal of the dead battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the live battery. Ensure the positive and negative terminals do not come into contact to avoid the risk of a short circuit. Take another jumper cable, first connect it to the negative terminal of the live battery, then connect the other end to the engine block or body of the dead vehicle. After connecting the cables, start the live vehicle to provide a reliable voltage to the dead vehicle. This completes the jump-start process for a car with a dead battery.
I remember jump-starting my friend's BYD Qin several times. The operation is actually quite simple, but safety is key. First, park another car with a normal battery close by, turn off the engine, and put it in neutral. Then, take out the jumper cables—make sure they're of good quality to avoid sparks. Start by connecting the positive terminal of the BYD Qin, usually under the red cover, to the positive terminal of the rescue car. Next, connect the negative terminal of the rescue car to a metal part of the engine as a ground, avoiding direct connection to the BYD's negative terminal to prevent accidents. Wait a minute or two for the current to stabilize, start the rescue car's engine, and let it run for a while. Then, gently press the BYD's accelerator to try starting it. Once it starts, first disconnect the negative ground cable from the BYD, then disconnect the positive cable. Avoid touching any metal parts during the process to prevent electric shock. The BYD Qin is a hybrid, so the auxiliary battery might be in a different location—check under the hood's lower left corner and refer to the manual for confirmation. It's best to keep an emergency kit in the car and regularly maintain the battery to prevent aging.
