2026 BYD Dolphin Owner's Manual

2026 BYD Dolphin owners manual
Year:
2026
Make:
BYD
Model:
Dolphin

Online manual

Size:
5.07 MB

Table of Contents

Safety
12
Seat Belts
13
Seat Belt Overview
13
Seat Belt Overview
13
Emergency Locking Retractor Function*
13
Pretensioner and Force Limiter Function*
13
Using Seat Belts
13
Using Seat Belts
13
Seat Belt Reminders
15
Airbags
16
Airbag Overview
16
Airbag Overview
16
Airbag Types
17
Airbag Types
17
Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
17
Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
17
Front Side Airbags
18
Seat Side Airbags
18
Curtain Airbags
18
Curtain Airbags
18
Airbag Triggering Conditions and Precautions
19
Airbag Triggering Conditions and Precautions
19
Child Restraint System
22
Child Restraint System
22
Child Restraint System
22
Child Restraint System Anchorages
23
Installing Child Restraint Systems
24
Anti-theft Alarm System*
28
Anti-theft Alarm System*
28
Anti-theft Alarm System*
28
Anti-Theft Alarm Indicator*
28
PIN to Drive*
28
Data Collection and Processing
29
Data Collection and Processing
29
Data Collection and Processing
29
Vehicle Data Processing
29
Permanent Vehicle Transfer to Third Parties and Offline Mode
31
Disclosure of Personal Data to Authorities
31
Your Data Protection Rights
31
Instrument Cluster
34
Instrument Cluster
35
Instrument Cluster View
35
Instrument Cluster
35
Instrument Cluster Indicators
36
Indicators/Warning Lights
36
Indicator/Warning Light Description
37
Other Instrument Cluster Fault Prompts
42
Controller Operation
44
Doors and Keys
45
Keys
45
Keys
45
Smart Key
45
Mechanical Key
46
Bluetooth Digital Key*
47
NFC Digital Key*
47
NFC Key Card*
48
Locking/Unlocking Doors
49
Locking/Unlocking with Mechanical Key
49
Opening with Interior Door Handle
49
Locking/Unlocking/Finding the Vehicle with Smart Key
50
Raising/Lowering Windows with Smart Key
51
Locking/Unlocking with Microswitch
51
Unlocking the Trunk with Microswitch
52
Locking/Unlocking with NFC Key*
52
Emergency Trunk Releasing from the Inside
52
Locking/Unlocking with Central Locking
53
Emergency Vehicle Locking with Mechanical Key
53
Smart Access and Start System
53
Access
53
Start-up
54
Child Protection Lock
55
Child Protection Lock
55
Seats
55
Seat Precautions
55
Seat Precautions
55
Adjusting Front Seats
56
Adjusting Front Seats
56
Ventilated/Heated Front Seats*
57
Folding Rear Seats
57
Folding Rear Seats
57
Head Supports
57
Rear Seat Head Supports
57
Steering Wheel
59
Steering Wheel Switches
59
Steering Wheel Switches
59
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
61
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Manually
61
Steering Assist Mode Settings
62
Steering Wheel Heating*
62
Wipers
62
Wiper Switches
62
Wiper Switches
62
Replacing Wiper Blades
64
Replacing Wiper Blades
64
Mirrors
65
Rearview Mirror
65
Manual Anti-glare Feature
65
Adjusting the Rearview Mirror Manually
65
Side Mirrors
66
Adjusting Side Mirrors
66
Folding Side Mirrors
66
Switches
66
Light Switches
66
Light Switches
66
Adjusting Headlight Height
68
Driver's Door Switches
69
Power Window Switches*
69
Window Lock Switch
70
Central Locking
70
Passengers' Window Switches
70
Passengers' Window Switches
70
Odometer Switch
71
Odometer Switch
71
Mode Switches
71
Mode Switches
71
Front Passenger Airbag Switch
72
Front Passenger Airbag Switch
72
Hazard Warning Light Switch
73
Hazard Warning Light Switch
73
Sunshade*
73
Sunshade Switch*
73
Initialization
74
Interior Light Switches
74
Interior Light Switches
74
Emergency Call (E-Call)
74
Emergency Call (E-Call)
74
Using and Driving
76
Charging/Discharging
77
Charging Instructions
77
Charging Safety Warnings
77
Charging Precautions
78
General Charging Troubleshooting
80
Charging
81
Check before Charging
81
Using Mode 2 Charging Cable*
81
Using AC Charging Piles
83
Using DC Charging Piles*
84
Intelligent Charging
85
Smart Charging
86
Discharging Instructions
88
Discharging Instructions
88
Discharging
89
Charge Port Immobilizer
89
Charge Port Immobilizer
89
Emergency Unlocking of the Charge Port
90
Batteries
90
High-Voltage Battery
90
High-Voltage Battery Overview
90
Battery Properties
90
Usage Tips
91
Recycling the High-Voltage Battery
93
Low-Voltage Battery (12 V)
93
Low-Voltage Battery Overview
93
Waking up the Vehicle from Low SOC
94
Usage Precautions
95
Break-in Period
95
Break-in Period Instructions
95
Trailer Towing
95
Trailer Towing Instructions
95
Driving Safety Precautions
96
No Drunk Driving
96
No Speeding
96
Keeping the Vehicle Safe for Driving
96
Vehicle Use Suggestions
96
Vehicle Usage Tips
96
Carrying Luggage
97
Instructions for Carrying Luggage
97
Carrying Luggage in the Passenger Area
97
Loading the Trunk
98
Wading into Water
98
Instructions for Wading into Water
98
Fire Prevention
99
Fire Prevention Instructions
99
Starting and Driving
100
Starting the Vehicle
100
Starting Inside the Vehicle
100
Remote Start*
101
Auto Power On/Off*
101
Driving
102
Safety Check before Driving
102
Preparations before Driving
102
Gear Shift Controls
103
Gear Shift Controls
103
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
103
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Switch
103
Engaging EPB Manually
103
Engaging EPB Automatically
104
Releasing EPB Manually
104
Automatic EPB Release upon Vehicle Start
104
When EPB Release Fails
104
EPB System Indicator
105
EPB Operating Sound
105
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
105
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Switch
105
Driving Precautions
107
Driving Instructions
107
Winter Driving Precautions
107
Winter Tires
108
Snow Chain Instructions
108
Saving Energy and Extending Vehicle Service Life
109
Driver Assistance
110
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
110
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
110
ACC Activation Conditions
110
How to Use
111
System Limitations
112
Precautions
112
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
114
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
114
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) & Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
116
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) & Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
116
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) and Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB)
119
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) and Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB)
119
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
120
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
120
Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
121
Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
121
Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
122
Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
122
Lane Departure Assist (LDA)
123
Lane Departure Assist (LDA)
123
Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
125
Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
125
Blind Spot Assist (BSA)
126
Blind Spot Assist (BSA)
126
Driver Monitoring System (DMS)*
128
Driver Monitoring System (DMS)*
128
Driver Attention Warning*
129
Driver Attention Warning*
129
Child Presence Detection (CPD)
129
Child Presence Detection (CPD)
129
Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System
130
Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System
130
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
132
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
132
How to Use
132
Around View Monitor (AVM)
132
Around View Monitor (AVM)
132
Parking Assist System
134
Parking Assist System
134
Parking Sensor Switch
134
Sensor Type
135
Distance Display Alarm
135
Working Sensors and Detection Range
136
Driving Safety Systems
137
Driving Safety Systems
137
Intelligent Power Braking System
137
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
140
In-Vehicle Devices
142
Infotainment System
143
Infotainment Touchscreen
143
Infotainment Touchscreen
143
Navigation Bar
144
Navigation Bar
144
Gestures and Responses
144
Gestures and Responses
144
OTA Updates
144
OTA Updates
144
BYD Assistant
145
BYD Assistant
145
Bluetooth call
145
Bluetooth call
145
File Management
145
File Management
145
Phone Projection*
146
Phone Projection*
146
A/C System
151
A/C Buttons
151
A/C Buttons
151
A/C Operation Interface
153
A/C Operation Interface
153
A/C Function Definitions
153
A/C Function Definitions
153
Usage Precautions
155
Usage Precautions
155
Vents
156
A/C Vents
156
BYD App
156
About BYD App
156
About BYD App
156
Account Registration
156
Account Registration
156
Vehicle Condition and Control
156
Vehicle Condition and Control
156
Individual Center and Vehicle Management
157
Individual Center and Vehicle Management
157
Storage
157
Glove Box
157
Glove Box
157
Bill Box
157
Bill Box
157
Center Console Storage Compartment
158
Center Console Storage Compartment
158
Door Bins
158
Door Bins
158
Dashboard Central Storage Compartment
158
Dashboard Central Storage Compartment
158
Glasses Case*
158
Glasses Case*
158
Seatback Pockets
159
Seatback Pockets
159
Cup Holder
159
Front Cup Holder
159
Rear Cup Holder
159
Other Devices
160
Sun Visor
160
Sun Visor and Vanity Mirror
160
Grab Handles
160
Grab Handles
160
USB Ports
160
USB Ports
160
SD Card Slot*
161
SD Card Slot*
161
12V Auxiliary Power
161
12V Auxiliary Power
161
Wireless Phone Charger*
162
Wireless Phone Charger*
162
Cargo Cover
163
Cargo Cover
163
Hook
163
Hook
163
Window Breaker
164
Window Breaker
164
Maintenance
166
Maintenance Precautions
167
Maintenance Cycle and Items
167
Maintenance Plan
167
Maintenance Plan Requirements
167
Maintenance Schedule
167
Regular Maintenance
169
Regular Maintenance
169
Regular Maintenance
169
Vehicle Servicing
169
Vehicle Corrosion Prevention
170
Vehicle Corrosion Prevention
170
Paint Maintenance Tips
170
Paint Maintenance Tips
170
Exterior Cleaning
171
Vehicle Cleaning
171
Manual Vehicle Washing
171
Automatic Vehicle Washing
172
Interior Cleaning
172
Interior Cleaning
172
Carpet
172
Seat Belts
172
Doors and Windows
173
A/C Control Panel, Speakers, Dashboard, Control Panels, and Switches
173
Leather
173
Self-Maintenance
174
Self-Maintenance
174
Self-Maintenance Precautions
174
Checks
174
Lights
175
Glass Roof Maintenance*
176
Glass Roof Maintenance*
176
Vehicle Storage
176
Vehicle Storage Precautions
176
Hood
177
Opening the Hood
177
Closing the Hood
177
Coolant System
177
Coolant
177
Braking System
178
Brake Fluid
178
Windshield Washer
178
Windshield Washer
178
A/C System
179
A/C System Maintenance
179
Wiper Blades
179
Wiper Blades
179
Maintenance Rules
179
Tires
180
Tire Instructions
180
Tire Inflation
180
Tire Inspection
181
Maintenance
181
Tire Rotation
181
Replacing Tires and Wheels
182
Fuses
182
Fuse Location
182
When Faults Occur
184
When Faults Occur
185
Reflective Vest
185
Wearing Reflective Vest
185
If Smart Key Battery Is Exhausted
185
If Smart Key Battery Is Exhausted
185
Emergency Shutdown System
185
Activating Emergency Shutdown System
185
Vehicle Fire Rescue
186
If a Fire Occurs
186
Collision Rescue
186
If a Crash Occurs
186
If the High-Voltage Battery Leaks
187
If the Vehicle Needs Towing
187
If the Vehicle Needs Towing
187
Tow Eye
188
If a Tire Goes Flat
189
If a Tire Goes Flat
189
In-Vehicle Tools*
189
Vehicle Data
193
Other Information
197
Vehicle Identification
197
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
197
Vehicle Nameplate
198
Model and Serial Number of Drive Motor
198
Warning Labels
198
Warning Labels
198
Transponder Mounting Position
199
Transponder Mounting Position
199
Declarations of Conformity
200
Declarations of Conformity
200
Radio Frequency Identification
200
Abbreviations
208
Abbreviations
208

2026 BYD Dolphin Overview

Owner's Manual

The Owner's Manual for the 2026 BYD Dolphin is a concise, user-focused guide that explains vehicle controls, safety systems, charging procedures, and routine maintenance. It helps owners understand dashboard indicators, recommended tire pressures, fluid checks, and correct use of driver assistance features. Use it to establish a maintenance schedule, learn emergency procedures, and optimize range through efficient driving tips. Regular reference reduces wear, avoids warranty misunderstandings, and improves safety by ensuring systems are used as intended. Read it first regularly.

Introduction

The 2026 BYD Dolphin is a compact electric hatchback that blends efficiency, modern design, and city-friendly agility. With a refreshed exterior, improved cabin materials, and a focus on practical range, the Dolphin aims to deliver accessible EV ownership. Its compact footprint makes parking easy while offering configurable interior space for daily commuting or weekend errands. Contemporary tech and intuitive controls keep the driving experience simple, confident, and engaging for all.

Powertrains

The Dolphin offers multiple EV powertrain options calibrated for urban efficiency and responsive performance. Base models use a single electric motor tuned for low-speed torque and economical energy use, while higher trims deliver increased power and quicker acceleration without sacrificing range. Regenerative braking modes are adjustable to balance one-pedal driving and energy recapture. Thermal management, battery cell chemistry improvements, and smart charging algorithms extend battery life and daily usable range.

Trims

Trim levels let buyers prioritize value, range, or convenience. The Standard trim includes essential safety tech, an efficient motor, and basic infotainment. Mid-level trims add longer-range batteries, upgraded upholstery, and driver assistance packs. Top trims include premium audio, panoramic glass, advanced navigation, and convenience features such as heated seats and remote climate control. Optional packages allow for customization without complexity.

Features

Standard features combine safety, comfort, and connectivity. Advanced driver aids include lane keep, adaptive cruise, and automated emergency braking. Interior comforts such as dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, and modular cargo solutions enhance daily usability. A modern touchscreen, wireless phone integration, and over-the-air updates keep software current. Efficiency-focused systems support ownership savings and a confident urban driving experience, and enhance overall driver convenience seamlessly.

User manual download

The BYD Dolphin owner manual for the 2026 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2026 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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