2026 BYD Seal Owner's Manual

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

Online manual

Size:
4.97 MB
PDF:
Manual Download

Table of Contents

Safety
14
Seat Belts
15
Seat Belt Overview
15
Introduction to Seat Belts
15
Seat Belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Function
15
Pretensioner and Force Limiter Function*
15
Using Seat Belts
15
Using Seat Belts
15
Unfastened Seat Belt Reminder Function
17
Airbags
18
Airbag Overview
18
Airbag Overview
18
Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
19
Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
19
Seat Side Airbags*
20
Seat Side Airbags*
20
Side Curtain Airbags*
21
Side Curtain Airbags*
21
Airbag Triggering Conditions and Precautions
21
Airbag Triggering Conditions
21
Cases When Airbags May Be Deployed
21
Cases When Airbags May Not Be Deployed
22
Child Restraint System (CRS)
25
Child Restraint System (CRS)
25
Child Restraint System (CRS)
25
Child Restraint System (CRS)
26
Installing Child Restraint Systems
27
Anti-theft System
31
Anti-theft System
31
Anti-theft System
31
Anti-theft Indicator
32
Data Collection and Processing
32
Data Collection and Processing
32
Data Collection and Processing
32
Vehicle Data Processing
33
Permanent Vehicle Transfer to Third Parties and Offline Mode
34
Disclosure of Personal Data to Authorities
35
Your Data Protection Rights
35
Instrument Cluster
36
Instrument Cluster
37
Instrument Cluster
37
LCD Instrument Cluster
37
Instrument Cluster Indicators
39
Indicators and Warning Lights
39
Descriptions for Warning Lights and Indicators
41
Other Instrument Cluster Fault Prompts
46
Controller Operation
50
Doors and Keys
51
Keys
51
Introduction to Keys
51
Electronic Smart Key
51
Mechanical Key
52
NFC Key Card*
53
Locking/Unlocking Doors
53
Locking/Unlocking with Mechanical Key
53
Opening Doors with Interior Door Handle
54
Locking/Unlocking with Smart Key
54
Finding the Vehicle
55
Raising/Lowering Windows with Smart Key*
55
Locking/Unlocking with Microswitch
55
Raising/Lowering Windows with Microswitch*
56
Locking/Unlocking the Trunk
56
Locking/Unlocking with NFC Key Card*
58
Locking/Unlocking with Central Locking
59
Emergency Vehicle Locking with Mechanical Key
59
Smart Access and Start System
60
Smart Access and Start System
60
Access Function
60
Start-up Function
60
Antenna Position
60
Active area
60
Child Protection Lock
61
Child Protection Lock instruction
61
Seats
62
Seat Information
62
Seat Information
62
Front Seat Adjustment
63
Electrical Front Seat Adjustment*
63
Memory System*
64
Heating and Ventilation Systems*
64
Folding Rear Seats
65
Folding Rear Seats
65
Rear Seat Head Supports
65
Rear Seat Head Supports
65
Steering Wheel
66
Steering Wheel
66
Steering Wheel Switch Group
66
Manual Adjustment of Steering Wheel*
69
Power-Assisted Steering Mode Settings
69
Switches
69
Light Switches
69
Light Switches
69
Images
69
Wiper Switch
70
Front Windshield Wipers and Washer
70
Driver's Door Switch Group
71
Electrical Window Switch
71
Central Locking
73
Side Mirror Adjustment Switch
73
Window Control Switch on Passenger Side
73
Passenger Side Window Switch
73
Odometer Toggle Switch
74
Odometer Toggle Switch
74
Mode Switch Group
74
Mode Switch Group
74
Hazard Warning Light Switch
74
Emergency Warning Light Button
74
Emergency Call (E-Call)*
75
Emergency Call (E-Call)*
75
Interior Light Switch
76
Interior Light Switch
76
Atmosphere Light*
76
Using and Driving
78
Charging/Discharging Instructions
79
Charging/Discharging Instructions
79
Charging Safety Warnings
79
Charging Precautions
79
Charging Method
81
Charging Mode
82
General Charging Troubleshooting
82
Charge Method
83
Before charging
83
Using Mode 2 Charging Cable*
83
Using AC Charging Piles*
86
Using DC Charging Piles*
87
Charging Reservation (Only AC)
88
Smart Charging Function
89
Discharging Equipment
90
Discharging Equipment Precautions
90
External Discharging Method
90
Electric Lock Control of Charge Port
91
Electric Lock Control*
91
Emergency Unlocking the Charge Port
92
Driving Range Display*
92
Driving Range Display Mode Settings
92
Energy Regeneration Settings
93
Energy Regeneration Settings
93
Battery
94
High-voltage Battery
94
high-voltage battery
94
Battery Properties
94
Usage Tips
95
Power Battery Recycling
96
Low-voltage Battery
96
Low-voltage Battery instruciton
96
Usage Guidelines
97
Break-in Period
97
Break-in Period Instructions
97
Trailer Towing
97
Trailer Towing Instructions
97
Driving Safety Precautions
98
Driving Instructions
98
Suggestions for Vehicle Use
98
Vehicle Usage Tips
98
Saving Energy and Extending Vehicle Service Life
99
Saving Energy and Extending Vehicle Service Life
99
Carrying Luggage
100
Instructions for Carrying Luggage
100
Carrying Items in the Passenger Area
100
Loading the Trunk
101
Vehicle Wading into Water
101
Instructions for Vehicle Wading into Water
101
Fire Prevention
102
Fire Prevention Instructions
102
Snow Chains
103
Snow Chain Instructions
103
Starting and Driving
104
Starting the Vehicle
104
Preparations Before Driving
104
Safety Check Before Driving
104
Starting the Vehicle
104
Remote Start Function*
105
Electronic Smart Key Remote Start Function
105
Gear Shift Controls
106
Gear Shift Controls
106
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
107
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
107
Manual EPB Engagement
107
Automatic EPB Engagement
107
Automatic EPB Release upon Vehicle Start
107
Emergency Braking When Brake Pedal Fails
108
EPB System Indicator
108
EPB Operating Sound
108
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
108
Auto Vehicle Hold(AVH) Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
108
Preconditions for AVH Standby (All Must Be Met)
109
AVH Running Conditions (All Must Be Met)
109
Driving Tips
109
Key points for driving
109
Winter Driving Precautions
110
Driving Assistance Functions
111
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System*
111
Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC)*
111
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) System*
114
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) System*
114
Predictive Emergency Braking (PCW) & Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)*
116
Predictive Collision Braking (PCW) & Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)*
116
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)/Front Cross Traffic Braking (FCTB)*
119
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)/Front Cross Traffic Braking (FCTB)*
119
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*
120
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)*
120
Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
121
Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
121
Intelligent High Beam (HMA)
122
Intelligent High Beam (HMA)*
122
Lane Departure Assist (LDA)*
123
Lane Departure Assist (LDA)*
123
Emergency Lane Keeping Assist(ELKA) System*
125
Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA) System*
125
Blind Spot Detection System (BSA)*
126
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*
126
Head-up Display (HUD)*
128
Head-up Display (HUD) Description*
128
Tire Pressure Monitoring
129
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
129
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
131
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System(AVAS) Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
131
Panoramic View System*
132
Panoramic View System*
132
Parking Assist System
133
Parking Assist System
133
Reversing Radar Power Switch
134
Sensor Type
134
Distance Display Alarm
134
Working Sensors and Detection Range
135
Driving Safety Systems
136
Driving Safety Systems
136
Intelligent Power Braking System
136
Anti-lock Braking System
138
Intelligence Torque Adaption Control (iTAC) System*
140
Intelligence Torque Adaption Control (iTAC) System*
140
Other Main Functions
140
Interior Rearview Mirror
140
Automatic Anti-glare Rearview Mirror*
140
Electric Side Mirrors
141
Electric Exterior Rearview Mirror instruction
141
Folding of Side Mirrors
141
Wipers
141
Wipers
141
Replacing Wiper Blades
142
In-Vehicle Devices
144
Infotainment system
145
Infotainment Control Panel
145
Infotainment Control Panel
145
A/C
146
A/C Panel
146
A/C Panel
146
A/C Operation Interface
146
A/C Operation Interface
146
Functional Definition
147
Functional Definition
147
Intelligent A/C ON Method
149
Usage Guidelines
149
Vents
150
Vents
150
Air Purification System
151
Air Purification System
151
A/C Settings
152
A/C Settings
152
Storage
153
Glove Box
153
Glove Box
153
Cubby Box
153
Cubby Box
153
Cup Holder
153
Front Seat Cup Holder
153
Rear Seat Cup Holder*
154
Storage Box on Interior Panel
154
Storage Box on Interior Panel
154
Bill Box
154
Bill Box
154
File Pockets
154
File Pockets
154
Front Compartment Storage Devices
155
Front Compartment Storage Devices
155
Other In-Vehicle Devices
155
Sun Visor
155
Sun Visor
155
Safety Handles
155
Safety Handles
155
12V Auxiliary Power
155
12V Auxiliary Power
155
USB Ports*
156
USB charge port
156
Wireless Phone Charging*
156
Wireless Phone Charger*
156
Maintenance
160
Maintenance Information
161
Maintenance Cycle and Items
161
Maintenance Plan
161
Maintenance Plan Requirements
161
Maintenance Schedule
161
Regular Maintenance
165
Regular Maintenance
165
Vehicle Servicing
165
Vehicle Corrosion Prevention
165
Vehicle Corrosion Prevention
165
Paint Maintenance Tips
166
Paint Maintenance Tips
166
Vehicle Cleaning
166
Vehicle Cleaning
166
Manual Car Washing
166
Automatic Car Washing
167
Interior Cleaning
167
Interior Cleaning
167
Carpet
167
Seat Belts
167
Doors and Windows
168
A/C Control Panel, Car Speakers, Dashboard, Control Panel and Switches
168
Leather
168
Self-Maintenance
169
Self-Maintenance
169
Self-Maintenance Precautions
169
Checks
169
Combination Lights
170
Vehicle Storage
170
Vehicle Storage Precautions
170
Hood
171
Opening the Hood
171
Cooling System
172
Coolant
172
Braking System
172
Braking System
172
Washer
172
Washer
172
A/C System
173
A/C System Maintenance
173
Wiper Blades
173
Wiper Blades
173
Maintenance Rules
174
Tires
174
Tires
174
Tire Inflation
174
Checks
175
Maintenance
175
Tire Rotation
176
Tire and Wheel Replacement
176
Fuses
176
Fuse Instruction
176
Under-Hood PDB Nameplate
178
Dashboard PDB Nameplate
181
When Faults Occur
184
When Faults Occur
185
Reflective vest
185
Wear 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
Battery Leakage Rescue
186
If a Battery Leaks
186
If a Collision Occurs
186
If the Vehicle Needs Towing
187
If the Vehicle Needs Towing
187
Towing Hook
187
If a Tire Goes Flat
188
Flat Tire
188
In-Vehicle Tools
188
Using tire repair device
189
In case of the high-voltage battery is exhausted
190
If the Battery is Exhausted
190
When the Vehicle Needs Supporting
191
If the Vehicle Needs Support
191
Specifications
194
Data
195
Vehicle Parameters
195
Vehicle specifications
195
Information
198
Vehicle Identification
198
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
198
Vehicle Nameplate
198
Model and Serial Number of Drive Motor
199
Warning Labels
199
Warning Label Location
199
Transponder Mounting Position
200
Transponder Mounting Position
200
Declaration of conformity
200
Smart Key
200
Abbreviation List
205
Abbreviations
205
Numerics
202
A
202
B
202
C
202
D
202
E
202
F
202
G
202
H
202
I
202
K
203
L
203
M
203
O
203
P
203
R
203
S
203
T
203
U
203
V
203
W
203

2026 BYD Seal Overview

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual is your primary reference for safe operation, routine maintenance, and feature explanation for the 2026 BYD Seal. It explains dashboard indicators, charging procedures, tire care, and recommended service intervals, and it guides troubleshooting steps and emergency procedures. Use it before operating unfamiliar systems, such as regenerative braking modes, driver assistance settings, or over-the-air updates. The manual also describes warranties, fluid specifications, and proper towing limits where applicable. Following its instructions helps preserve vehicle performance, maximizes battery longevity, and ensures compliance with safety recommendations. Keep the manual accessible in the vehicle and consult it when preparing for long trips, seasonal changes, or after service work to confirm completed tasks. In shared-vehicle scenarios, the manual serves as a reference to align habits across drivers and reduce improper use that could void warranties or accelerate wear.

Introduction

The 2026 BYD Seal blends sleek fastback design with advanced electric propulsion to deliver an engaging, efficient highway cruiser and city commuter. Refined aerodynamics and a minimalist interior put emphasis on range and comfort while immersive digital displays and premium materials create a modern cabin atmosphere. Safety systems and connectivity integrate smoothly, offering intuitive control and a responsive driving experience. The Seal aims to balance performance, efficiency, and everyday usability for drivers seeking a technologically up-to-date EV with purposeful style.

Powertrains

Powertrain options include rear-wheel-drive single-motor variants tuned for efficiency and dual-motor all-wheel-drive setups focused on performance. Battery packs provide competitive range figures with fast-charging capability and smart thermal management to sustain output under varied conditions. Regenerative braking is adjustable to suit driver preference and maximize recuperation. The electric powertrains deliver instant torque, quiet operation, and predictable handling while electronic stability and traction systems refine control across surfaces.

Trims

The Seal is offered across progressive trims that layer comfort and technology: a base model with essential features, a mid-level version adding upgraded infotainment, driver aids, and premium seating, and a flagship trim with advanced safety suites, larger wheels, sport-tuned suspension, and luxury finishes. Options packages allow personalization including audio upgrades, panoramic roof, and interior color choices.

Features

Features include touchscreen, ADAS, wireless integration, premium audio, climate control.

User manual download

The BYD Seal 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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